What is your favorite gi?

Admin Posts: 181 Join date: 2009-10-28

I have been spending some time lately (more than I should), trying to work out a gi supplier for the club I am trining at. Currently we are buying retail and not making any money on them, I hope to change this...

Just wondering if you guys had any experience? What are your favorite gi's?

Personally I like the Isami gi I have, but its very expensive to get in Norway.

Anyone have experiences on these brands:
-Padilla
-Vulkan
-Sirius

Of course, I would need to get a deal for the club in order to make money and still offer at a good price to our members, so appreaciate any advice.

Bantamweight Posts: 188 Join date: 2009-11-27

Vulkan, bro. Cool

Admin Posts: 181 Join date: 2009-10-28

Snacks wrote:

Vulkan, bro. Cool

THanks, I like them too. I havent actually seen the other 2. Smile

Bantamweight Posts: 188 Join date: 2009-11-27

Admin wrote:

Snacks wrote:

Vulkan, bro. Cool

THanks, I like them too. I havent actually seen the other 2. Smile

I've played in Vulkan, Krugan, HCK, Isami, and a few other Gi; but not the other two you mentioned. The Vulkan is honestly easily my favorite. It's the lightest, weighing in at maybe 2-3 lbs which definitely helps in competition, and the gi itself is rather supple but strong. The collar is a bit soft usually, though, so if you're all about ridiculously stiff gi to make it harder to get choked/gripped, I'd go with like a Mizuno. Judo Gi are just ridic like that.

Welterweight Posts: 1435 Join date: 2009-10-28

Snacks wrote:

Admin wrote:

Snacks wrote:

Vulkan, bro. Cool

THanks, I like them too. I havent actually seen the other 2. Smile

I've played in Vulkan, Krugan, HCK, Isami, and a few other Gi; but not the other two you mentioned. The Vulkan is honestly easily my favorite. It's the lightest, weighing in at maybe 2-3 lbs which definitely helps in competition, and the gi itself is rather supple but strong. The collar is a bit soft usually, though, so if you're all about ridiculously stiff gi to make it harder to get choked/gripped, I'd go with like a Mizuno. Judo Gi are just ridic like that.

THanks, really appreciate that! I've got a "Ground Star" (I havnt met anyone else with it), it is very heavy and the lapels are very stiff. I actually feel like its easier to choke with them though (almost feels like the gi is trying to choke me Smile

). I really like my Isami, that is the Paraestra standard (with the patches). It is light and the lapel is soft.

Sounds like I should go with the Vulkan and just stop looking. Smile

Wish I could get better prices from them though...

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Bantamweight Posts: 188 Join date: 2009-11-27

Japan-MMA wrote:

Snacks wrote:

Admin wrote:

Snacks wrote:

Vulkan, bro. Cool

THanks, I like them too. I havent actually seen the other 2. Smile

I've played in Vulkan, Krugan, HCK, Isami, and a few other Gi; but not the other two you mentioned. The Vulkan is honestly easily my favorite. It's the lightest, weighing in at maybe 2-3 lbs which definitely helps in competition, and the gi itself is rather supple but strong. The collar is a bit soft usually, though, so if you're all about ridiculously stiff gi to make it harder to get choked/gripped, I'd go with like a Mizuno. Judo Gi are just ridic like that.

THanks, really appreciate that! I've got a "Ground Star" (I havnt met anyone else with it), it is very heavy and the lapels are very stiff. I actually feel like its easier to choke with them though (almost feels like the gi is trying to choke me Smile

). I really like my Isami, that is the Paraestra standard (with the patches). It is light and the lapel is soft.

Sounds like I should go with the Vulkan and just stop looking. Smile

Wish I could get better prices from them though...

Yeah, Vulkans are kind of pricey. Why not call them up and ask about being a rep for wherever you live?

Welterweight Posts: 1435 Join date: 2009-10-28

Snacks wrote:

Yeah, Vulkans are kind of pricey. Why not call them up and ask about being a rep for wherever you live?

Did that, and have a wholesale deal going on. Have contacted a few other brands, but Vulkan got back very quick. Padilla dont do wholesale overseas and the rest didnt answer.

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Japan-MMA wrote:

Snacks wrote:

Yeah, Vulkans are kind of pricey. Why not call them up and ask about being a rep for wherever you live?

Did that, and have a wholesale deal going on. Have contacted a few other brands, but Vulkan got back very quick. Padilla dont do wholesale overseas and the rest didnt answer.

Ah. Well, I don't ever really buy Gi, I tend to just ... get them free from people, so I don't ever worry about that kind of thing.

Subject: Re: What is your favorite gi? Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:47 pm

Keiko Raca is what I've liked the most so far.

I have a Koral gi, but the pants ripped - then everyone laughed at me - which they should have.

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Teppodama wrote:

Keiko Raca is what I've liked the most so far.

I have a Koral gi, but the pants ripped - then everyone laughed at me - which they should have.

Always fun when someone's pants rip!!

I was just looking at the Keiko Raca the other day. We deceided to order 15 Vulkans for the club. Hopefully they work out. If not I have to try something else.

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Bantamweight Posts: 188 Join date: 2009-11-27

Teppodama wrote:

Keiko Raca is what I've liked the most so far.

I have a Koral gi, but the pants ripped - then everyone laughed at me - which they should have.

Really? Why'd you like the Keiko? I found it to just be a rougher and slightly heavier version of Vulkans.

Welterweight Posts: 1435 Join date: 2009-10-28

Just received 20 gis (Vulkan) for the club today, looking forward to seeing how they "perform".

We got an "Ultra Light" too, just to see how it holds up.

Got great serivce, and I hope the products are up to standard! Will let you know!

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Subject: Re: What is your favorite gi? Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:55 pm

I need to get a gi since I started BJJ, just been wearing a rashguard and shorts the first few classes... but holy fuck are they expensive! Only working part time since I'm still in University, and all the decent quality gis I can find are like 150 bucks and up

Welterweight Posts: 1435 Join date: 2009-10-28

LMW87 wrote:

I need to get a gi since I started BJJ, just been wearing a rashguard and shorts the first few classes... but holy fuck are they expensive! Only working part time since I'm still in University, and all the decent quality gis I can find are like 150 bucks and up

The Padilla gis are affordable and seem to be durable too. Might be worth a try. I have been in touch with them and can confirm that the service seems good there. They couldnt help me though....

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Featherweight Posts: 255 Join date: 2010-02-20

I'd have to say VULKAN light, or KORAL MKM Comp are my favorite
But if I would choose any gi, I would go for an ISAMI Japanese Classic (looks good, cheap, bought within Japan)
Doesn't help with your question though, if your looking for Dougi for a club to make money off,
Go with something quality, but no big names and labels, gives you free space to put your club patches aswell.
These plain ISAMI Dougi are really cheap
http://www.isami.co.jp/hayashi/iteminfo/iteminfo_e.asp

This is my favorite Gi hands down,
http://www.inspirit.jp/cgi/jp/wear/armadura/img/1185331896.jpg
I'm gunnu work on getting them back in production!

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