OK...so before now, I had my starter gi. When it got torn up and I started shopping for a new one, I scoured
blogs and forums...was really drawn in by the raves of the softness of
Fenom's (and owner Triin being super helpful), but nothing they had would fit my 6', 200lb frame. After talking to a few taller guys, I ordered a new gold weave from
Padilla and Sons. Well, one day last week I didn't have time to wash it and I ended up picking up my Honor gi. It's a lighter weave and this time, it felt great...tattered though it may be. That really surprised me since I remember the Padilla initially feeling lighter.
So yes, I think this is the beginning of the quest for my third gi, and I think it's going to be a light weave. I'm going to have to pay very close attention to shrinkage and whatnot. My pants are back to being capris. Not sure why, but I like a longer skirt. Curious about rubberized lapels.
Padilla rocks: been very happy with my gold weave since I bought it a while back. Although it has shrunk quite a bit, so I doubt it's competition legal (though as I've only ever competed once, not a big problem ;p).
ReplyDeleteHey, I have problems with the whole gi capri look as well.
ReplyDeleteI've had really good luck with Fushida gis. They ask you to take a lot of measurements and then suggest the right fit for you. They also have long sizes in between the regular sizes.
I second the whole Fushida thing, but wait a bit... the owner tells me he's about to bust out with a women's fit version... and I told him we need variable leg and sleeve and skirt lengths!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think Ouanos make rather narrower and longer gis...