great review as always Meg! I'd love a ballgown gi :D As far as gi's are concerned, desire outweighs monetary value..you know just like shoes and handbags :D
Thanks Wide Eyed Browns, I'm glad you liked it! I am a bit of a clothes-pig, so will pay for good gear if the costs are justified, and this gi is made at least as well as my Koral. Besides, I expect these items to be worn hard and last years; to me, crappy gi are a false economy though not all lower-priced gi are crappy/higher priced gi are awesome. I vouch for this one (and all my reviews are independent and I am not sponsored by any manufacturer).
Thank you so much for the review... I have been lusting for this gi for a few weeks now, and your measurements and feedback on the shrinkage and spaciousness of the bum are both super useful!
Yay, Georgette, I'm so glad it was useful. I too had been hankering for this gi and when Gazzy Parman offered to sell hers during her recent UK tour, I couldn't pass up the opportunity.
thanks so much for the review! I'm *very* new to jiu-jitsu and was in the market for my first gi. I really liked the look of this one but your detail fit review of the pants gave me pause. As a avid mtn biker and ice speedskater I have a fairly muscular lower body but I'm not curvy so I'm thinking the pants might be too weird on me. I ended up ordering a Atama mundail #9 f1.
Hi brg, I'm so glad you like the blog and found the review useful! They do have good room for muscular thighs and bum and if they sold as separates I would say go for it. Even with the bagginess it is one of my fav gi (currently tied with my Fenom Lotus), but as noted being abe to mix and match tops and bottoms would be handy. I hope to review an Atama in the future; fingers crossed it works well for you - the guys at my club are very happy with their Atama.
Nice review.
ReplyDeleteIMO, though, anything at (and specially over) $150 is definitely premium!
Hi André, thanks for reading and commenting. I don't disagree, but on the price spectrum for gi it is not at the top end, though it is over the midway point in the higher-priced direction. Equally, this gi fits me better than any of my Koral ($150-189), so if you're in the market for a very well made women's gi, I think the materials and styling of this gi justify its cost.
ReplyDeletegreat review as always Meg! I'd love a ballgown gi :D As far as gi's are concerned, desire outweighs monetary value..you know just like shoes and handbags :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Wide Eyed Browns, I'm glad you liked it! I am a bit of a clothes-pig, so will pay for good gear if the costs are justified, and this gi is made at least as well as my Koral. Besides, I expect these items to be worn hard and last years; to me, crappy gi are a false economy though not all lower-priced gi are crappy/higher priced gi are awesome. I vouch for this one (and all my reviews are independent and I am not sponsored by any manufacturer).
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the review... I have been lusting for this gi for a few weeks now, and your measurements and feedback on the shrinkage and spaciousness of the bum are both super useful!
ReplyDeleteYay, Georgette, I'm so glad it was useful. I too had been hankering for this gi and when Gazzy Parman offered to sell hers during her recent UK tour, I couldn't pass up the opportunity.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the review! I'm *very* new to jiu-jitsu and was in the market for my first gi. I really liked the look of this one but your detail fit review of the pants gave me pause. As a avid mtn biker and ice speedskater I have a fairly muscular lower body but I'm not curvy so I'm thinking the pants might be too weird on me. I ended up ordering a Atama mundail #9 f1.
ReplyDeletebtw - love your entire blog!!!
Hi brg, I'm so glad you like the blog and found the review useful! They do have good room for muscular thighs and bum and if they sold as separates I would say go for it. Even with the bagginess it is one of my fav gi (currently tied with my Fenom Lotus), but as noted being abe to mix and match tops and bottoms would be handy. I hope to review an Atama in the future; fingers crossed it works well for you - the guys at my club are very happy with their Atama.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to BJJ, sister!