Gulp! Seriously cool review Meg, nice to see Charlie too. Who took the photos, they are really cool. I very much admire the business and social ethos of Fenom as you know and I wish Triin and her company the very best of luck.
Thanks, Meerkatsu! Charlotte is absolutely ace and obviously looks way cooler in her Lotus than me with my Simon Cowell belt style! Charlotte's mum was kind enough to take the photos which I then doctored. Indeed, Triin is a an inspiration and the product really is outstanding and very reasonably priced. The dudes at the club are wishing their gi were as soft and well styled ;)
Excellent review. I too like the concept and aim of Fenom. Dunno if there's an antonym to schadenfreude but that's what I feel towards Fenom :) When my gf gets into BJJ I'll just have to buy her one or two of these.
Thanks, Andre! Does your girlfriend know about the women's open mats (in London)?! No experience necessary; next one is at Mill Hill in Sept - she'd be very welcome. They are super plush gi and very affordable.
Wide Eyed Browns, thanks fro visiting! Indeed, I was a little hesitant as I'm not normally a lighter weight gi fan, but these are lovely. Is such a great product to have on the; fingers crossed they get a line of women's MMA board shorts!
Hey, we could start a club/support group for high waisted women. If I wear my belt any lower the darn thing slips off. Why not tie it around the skinniest part of your body?
That's why I really like the shorter skirt on the Fenom classic. I find it doesn't look quite so dorky with the belt so high.
Agreed, Laura! Indeed, the belts defo work better on folks without much differential between waist and hips and like you say around the skinniest part makes it most secure. Damn! I only occasionally act like a 12 year old boy, I don't have the body of one ;) Seriously, though, that is one of the cool things about the Classic jacket, it flares and looks cute, rather than nerdtastic, with the belt round the waist.
Jealous, jealous. My husband might storm out if I get yet another gi, but I love the Lotus. I couldn't get a grip on Triin's when we drilled at a seminar lately. She says it's just fabric softener but I think the Lotus is woven with Jedi mind (finger?) tricks.
Ha, ha, Georgette - priceless! I find that storage can be an issue with these bulky things, but, as you know, the Fenom are very reasonably priced so surely can be 'gotten away with' on that score ;) The Fenom are defo my fav at the moment, and while I prefer the sleeve length on the Lotus, I do like the short skirt of the Classic; perhaps whatever is in store will have a combo of these features. I'm looking forward to the day I can get to Texas and roll with all you tough chicas in the Fenom heartland!
So I've been told, Anon, so I've been told. You should see me first thing in the morning, appalling! Happily, I make no claim to beauty and strive to be a courageous, capable, genuine and loving woman. Lucky, too, that while I fall short, a good gi serves me well, regardless :) Apologies, brother, but I'll have to delete your comment in a day or two; your earthy language is lowering the tone. Thanks for reading!
ahahahaa..oh Meggy, I'm jealous. I love the effort that Anon put in to their (lets not assume its a guy..) comment. I can see they thought long and hard about it and maybe even had to correct their use of "you're / your".
I've had more than my fair share of little hater people, thing I've learnt, they always stay little hater people whilst we foxy ladies rock on!!!
@Meg hahahahaha I love the "So I've been told, Anon, so I've been told." That cracked me up so much. Your gentle touch is definitely appreciated and something I should strive for on the internet.
Very nice review, btw. Much appreciated. I ordered the A3 and, as Triin suspected, it fit me comfortably around the waist but was far too long for me. I have both the white lotus and the black gi. The black one I had cropped a bit more conservatively--I had it cut JUST below the F on the pants, but the white one I went a little crazy, so now it's a skosh too short. Meh! I *HOPE* that the way things are going I'll have to order an A2 sometime in the not-too-distant future.
I also washed mine in 200 degree water to try to shrink it a bit. :) It fits very nicely.
Gulp! Seriously cool review Meg, nice to see Charlie too. Who took the photos, they are really cool. I very much admire the business and social ethos of Fenom as you know and I wish Triin and her company the very best of luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Meerkatsu! Charlotte is absolutely ace and obviously looks way cooler in her Lotus than me with my Simon Cowell belt style! Charlotte's mum was kind enough to take the photos which I then doctored. Indeed, Triin is a an inspiration and the product really is outstanding and very reasonably priced. The dudes at the club are wishing their gi were as soft and well styled ;)
ReplyDeleteSparred with both these lutadora's last night...the Kimono's are as Tuff as they are! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Meg, nice to see Fenom growing whilst still maintaining their high standards. The softness is unreal. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent review. I too like the concept and aim of Fenom. Dunno if there's an antonym to schadenfreude but that's what I feel towards Fenom :)
ReplyDeleteWhen my gf gets into BJJ I'll just have to buy her one or two of these.
Thanks, Coach! We're tough cuz Dartford BJJ doesn't let up forges steel! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andre! Does your girlfriend know about the women's open mats (in London)?! No experience necessary; next one is at Mill Hill in Sept - she'd be very welcome. They are super plush gi and very affordable.
ReplyDeleteWide Eyed Browns, thanks fro visiting! Indeed, I was a little hesitant as I'm not normally a lighter weight gi fan, but these are lovely. Is such a great product to have on the; fingers crossed they get a line of women's MMA board shorts!
ReplyDeleteNice review Meg! You need to start rocking the low slung belt like the cool kids do though ;)
ReplyDeleteHi, James! Haha, you're absolutely right; I am a pure dork! I've got a high waist and a stumpy bod and get annoyed with it round the hips ;)
ReplyDeleteHey, we could start a club/support group for high waisted women. If I wear my belt any lower the darn thing slips off. Why not tie it around the skinniest part of your body?
ReplyDeleteThat's why I really like the shorter skirt on the Fenom classic. I find it doesn't look quite so dorky with the belt so high.
Agreed, Laura! Indeed, the belts defo work better on folks without much differential between waist and hips and like you say around the skinniest part makes it most secure. Damn! I only occasionally act like a 12 year old boy, I don't have the body of one ;) Seriously, though, that is one of the cool things about the Classic jacket, it flares and looks cute, rather than nerdtastic, with the belt round the waist.
ReplyDeleteJealous, jealous. My husband might storm out if I get yet another gi, but I love the Lotus. I couldn't get a grip on Triin's when we drilled at a seminar lately. She says it's just fabric softener but I think the Lotus is woven with Jedi mind (finger?) tricks.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, Georgette - priceless! I find that storage can be an issue with these bulky things, but, as you know, the Fenom are very reasonably priced so surely can be 'gotten away with' on that score ;) The Fenom are defo my fav at the moment, and while I prefer the sleeve length on the Lotus, I do like the short skirt of the Classic; perhaps whatever is in store will have a combo of these features. I'm looking forward to the day I can get to Texas and roll with all you tough chicas in the Fenom heartland!
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ReplyDeleteSo I've been told, Anon, so I've been told. You should see me first thing in the morning, appalling! Happily, I make no claim to beauty and strive to be a courageous, capable, genuine and loving woman. Lucky, too, that while I fall short, a good gi serves me well, regardless :) Apologies, brother, but I'll have to delete your comment in a day or two; your earthy language is lowering the tone. Thanks for reading!
ReplyDeleteahahahaa..oh Meggy, I'm jealous. I love the effort that Anon put in to their (lets not assume its a guy..) comment. I can see they thought long and hard about it and maybe even had to correct their use of "you're / your".
ReplyDeleteI've had more than my fair share of little hater people, thing I've learnt, they always stay little hater people whilst we foxy ladies rock on!!!
Wide Eyed Browns, I stand corrected, indeed, assuming gender is my bad!
ReplyDeleteFor reals, haters make hate, while lovers make love :)
@Meg hahahahaha I love the "So I've been told, Anon, so I've been told." That cracked me up so much. Your gentle touch is definitely appreciated and something I should strive for on the internet.
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks, juliajohansen. Can't take notice of anonymous vitriol, now can we? ;)
ReplyDeleteVery nice review, btw. Much appreciated. I ordered the A3 and, as Triin suspected, it fit me comfortably around the waist but was far too long for me. I have both the white lotus and the black gi. The black one I had cropped a bit more conservatively--I had it cut JUST below the F on the pants, but the white one I went a little crazy, so now it's a skosh too short. Meh! I *HOPE* that the way things are going I'll have to order an A2 sometime in the not-too-distant future.
ReplyDeleteI also washed mine in 200 degree water to try to shrink it a bit. :) It fits very nicely.
Thanks very much for your comment, juliajohansen, really helpful to have another woman's experience with the gi recorded for posterity ;)
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