I bought this as well. I have a previous Atama women's gi -- the white with big pink patches (but it fits perfectly, so I forgive them) (maybe the #7?). I got the same size as before (F2/F2), but the new jacket is definitely bigger and longer; it's been through hot water and the dryer and shrunk a little. The pants fit me well, too, though mine didn't come with the Kyra Gracie patch; one of the little girls got this for Christmas, too, and hers also has the correct patch on the pants. I think you're just lucky (or not?) on that one.
Hi Leslie, thanks for commenting! Fun to know I have a weird one off patch! Great to have your insights into Atama's women's line. I find the jacket a little long but was much happier with the fit in the body after shrinking; loved that the sleeves were still a good length! While it feels more tailored after washing, the skirt is a little long for my personal preference, but at the same time I do love the gi and 100% feel like a Queen when wearing it, hope you do too ;D
Great review Meg! But you're not missing out with the lack of ripstop pants on your gi - not only do they feel weird against your skin when damp, but the white ones have a tendency to become slightly see-through when wet as well!!
Thanks for reading, James! LOL, I don't mind a little transparency in the gi bottoms; I adore the rip stop trousers with my OTM. But this is the thing, isn't it? You can't please everyone all the time, so I have a lot of patience with gi-makers; they are trying to cater a a wide range of tastes! :)
i love your review but i'd love a gi that's not so flowery and pink, one day there'll be a line of gis for women that aren't all pink, something normal that fits just right...one day far far away
I understand what you're saying, shakiharris, and I am sure many female grapplers would agree. Happily, there are such options at the moment! Tatami Fightwear in the UK has a women's line with a range of colours and designs, which includes much less 'girlie' options. Fenom Kimonos in the US makes the Lotus women's gi which is white with black detailing.
See http://www.megjitsu.com/2010/08/tatami-zero-g-lightweight-bjj-gi-review.html | http://www.megjitsu.com/2010/07/fenom-lotus-womens-bjj-gi-review.html
I bought this as well. I have a previous Atama women's gi -- the white with big pink patches (but it fits perfectly, so I forgive them) (maybe the #7?). I got the same size as before (F2/F2), but the new jacket is definitely bigger and longer; it's been through hot water and the dryer and shrunk a little. The pants fit me well, too, though mine didn't come with the Kyra Gracie patch; one of the little girls got this for Christmas, too, and hers also has the correct patch on the pants. I think you're just lucky (or not?) on that one.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, thanks for commenting! Fun to know I have a weird one off patch! Great to have your insights into Atama's women's line. I find the jacket a little long but was much happier with the fit in the body after shrinking; loved that the sleeves were still a good length! While it feels more tailored after washing, the skirt is a little long for my personal preference, but at the same time I do love the gi and 100% feel like a Queen when wearing it, hope you do too ;D
ReplyDeleteGreat review Meg! But you're not missing out with the lack of ripstop pants on your gi - not only do they feel weird against your skin when damp, but the white ones have a tendency to become slightly see-through when wet as well!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, James! LOL, I don't mind a little transparency in the gi bottoms; I adore the rip stop trousers with my OTM. But this is the thing, isn't it? You can't please everyone all the time, so I have a lot of patience with gi-makers; they are trying to cater a a wide range of tastes! :)
ReplyDeletei love your review but i'd love a gi that's not so flowery and pink, one day there'll be a line of gis for women that aren't all pink, something normal that fits just right...one day far far away
ReplyDeleteI understand what you're saying, shakiharris, and I am sure many female grapplers would agree. Happily, there are such options at the moment! Tatami Fightwear in the UK has a women's line with a range of colours and designs, which includes much less 'girlie' options. Fenom Kimonos in the US makes the Lotus women's gi which is white with black detailing.
ReplyDeleteSee http://www.megjitsu.com/2010/08/tatami-zero-g-lightweight-bjj-gi-review.html | http://www.megjitsu.com/2010/07/fenom-lotus-womens-bjj-gi-review.html
Thanks for reading!