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TURBO7
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2003 10:02 pm    Post subject: didn't know where to put this...favorite uniform brand??? Reply with quote

Quick question: does anyone like a particular brand of gi for karate?? Century, proforce, etc, etc...?? Heaveyweight, middleweight, lightweight??

What'a a good uniform for around $30~$40??
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Pacificshore
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Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo

PostPosted: Sun Aug 31, 2003 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lots has to do with personal preference. I'd stick with the middlewt. to heavywt., but no more than 12oz. in the heavy
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Jussi Häkkinen
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 12:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shureido's 16 oz uniforms, tournament cut. Perfect kata uniform, nice bluish white (snow white) tint.

But from cheaper prices, I recommend Kamikaze's uniforms often. Especially the "America" -model has a best price/quality -value I've ever seen.
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angel
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 2:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

agree with Jussi. I like Kamikaze. Both Gis and belts. They are hi- qt
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Sasori_Te
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Joined: 15 Aug 2003
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Styles: Kempo and Kobudo

PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like Shureido's 16oz uniform. They're more expensive but they last years. Tiger Claw's Hayashi line is ok too but it tends to shrink a bit.
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karatekid1975
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like Proforce. They have all around good quality (to me anyways), and they don't shrink, like the Centery ones do.
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Goju1
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've got an old 'Kata' Gi that has stood up remarkably. Its mid/heavyweight, definitely get a heavier Gi, they feel better and last longer (also sound good ) I need to replace mine and retire it to secondary status but its like an old glove now!
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TURBO7
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 2:40 pm    Post subject: cool... Reply with quote

I will look into that.... I have a TKD one, but needed a karate one so I asked...
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Jussi Häkkinen
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 12:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

And remember when buying Shureido, Kamikaze's heavier equipment etc...

They don't fit perfectly right away. Shureido begins to feel comfortable after some months of training - you have to break it in. However, heavyweight uniforms last well (my older Shureido is over 5 years old now, still like a new one) and look more beautiful than lightweight ones.

My advice would be: Get Kamikaze's America. Cheap (for its quality), lasts well, looks good, comfortable. Costs a bit more than a rag-quality beginner's grade uniform, but will pay back after a while by being superior in performance.
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wrestlingkaratechamp
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Styles: Brown belt shotkan karate/black belt 1st dan BJJ(8 years) high school wrestling champion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2003 1:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like Kamikaze
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