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"I used to like that black one you used to wear in Whitman Gary.
You looked like a Sicilian hitman in that."
Fred,
Having Sicilian blood, I'll take that as a compliment
Also, thank you for the invitation. As I will try to make it over to visit. As I have neglected to get out and about with the many good people I have had the opportunity to meet and work out with over the years. As we get caught up in our career's it often takes us away from our social circles.
I have always liked the "Black Gi" as many of us from the old Brockton Dojo often wore them as Dan Ranks were permitted. However, today, many dojo's are very strict about the "traditional white" gi.
Vicki,
Thanks for posting all the detail. The Meijin Gi is a great gi ! As mentioned, a real good price at a 5 qty buy ($89.00ea) with free caligraphy, Having gone in on that package deal with a friend years ago, it has been the most comfortable gi. Soft brushed cotton, although, classified as a heavy weight, it feels more like a middle weight. Possibly the brushed cotton makes it feel that way. At full retail, they hit $120.00 plus shipping. Possibly the stretch for the Shuriedo is worth it if you can get a good buy on them......
As for the Poly and cotton mix, the Shihan gi while having some polyester/rayon mix in them, do not feel anyhting like the cheap beginner gi's that are often made of light weight cheap material. The Shihan gi, does have a cotton weave that has some weight and feel to it, yet soft and durable. Very expensive to try out if you can't actually see one beforehand.
The Meijin is the best buy for the money in my opinion. Although, many who I know that have the Shureido, by nothing other Shureido's now. Even at the price......
Except for GEM who lives in Fla. were almost any heavy weight would feel like a tent !
It is all personal choice. Comfort, fit, expense etc. Most will go with what their dojo generally wears. As I recall, the JUKA brand that Mike mentions, comes in various weights and price points. Many brands do not have that selection. In researching Shuriedo, I find that they do now have various weights available. K-10, KC-10, K-11 and now NW-
(possibly a new light weight) As the pricing on Shureido is hard to find on line.
As there are many Gi's to choose from, I am sure that all heavy weight or #10 cotton, gi's are hot in the summer. The middle weight may be a better chioce for summer months ...........
Gary
