Post them here guys!
Brand: EnViro Gi
Color: White
Weave: Traditional
Materials: Hemp, Rubber/Foam collar
My Rating: 8.5/10
I've had this as my only Gi for ages now. Still in great condition, tiny bit of stitching come undone on pants but only small section on the first of several rows of stitches. I've gotten plenty of blood on the top and it's washed out fine without added stain remover. Dries super fast and is really light considering it's strength. The fabric is soft but slippery when trying to hold the sleeve or collar. Pant's are a bit short but I'm a tall skinny guy and get that all the time. Apart from the small logo on the back of the top the patches are Jiu-Jitsu generic so you don't feel like a walking advertisement.
Last edited by Insidious; 01-21-2010 at 05:31 PM.
Who sels these kimonos? I have been trying to find hemp kimono for some time now...
EnViro Gi - They are great Gi's! if you want one email: kitoryu1@hotmail.com
Hemp Gi best I've ever owned! I've been wearing the 'EnViro Gi' for about 12 months now, I have two others, (won't mention the brands but both very popular) and I know I'll never bother putting either of them on again after wearing this one. I have been doing Jiu-Jitsu since 1990, and I have worn a multitude of different Gi's over the years. I can honestly say that this gi is by far the best and most comfortable I have ever trained in. It's a great cut, has all the bells and whistles that other top brands have, including rubber lapel & reinforced knees, but isn't covered in logos and patches. If you want more info, or to buy one the guy you need to contact is: kitoryu1@hotmail.com
I just order a Manto "Lightweight world Championships" in Black, have heard good things, should be getting it tommorow. I'll let you guys know.
http://www.shoyoroll.com/
Brand: Shoyoroll Brand Batch#6
Size: A3
Color: Blue
Weave: Gold Weave
Materials: Cotton, EVA Foam Collar
My Rating: 9 1/2 out of 10
The Story:
I am currently 5'8" and about 200-205lbs and the A3 shrunk to perfection. The SYR Kimono's have a very tapered fit, so if you tend to run heavy I would go with the size up.
The Batch #6 A3 is sized at
5'11"-6'2" 190-220lbs
The A2H would have probably been perfect for me, it's a little shorter and wider. But, I decided if my other A3's fit so good let's stay with that. My SYR Batch #6 A3 is almost perfect. The Pants are about 2" longer then I prefer (Pet Peeve about things touching my ankles) but the top fits like a glove.
The Top: 10 out of 10
The sleeves are just above my wrist bones where I like them, and there is a generous amount of material in the important spots, so you can move freely (Armpit Area). However it doesn't have that ridiculous excess in the spots where your opponents like to grab (End of Sleeve or Sleeve Width). The overall construction is top notch 9 1/2 out of 10. (Some spots where the sewing machine operator went a little crooked) Mostly on the Collar. The Collar of this Kimono really makes it super comfortable and after two or three washings it's broken in perfect. Not too Stiff and not too Soft.
The Bottom: 9 1/2 out of 10
Like I said, the Pants are about 2" too long for me but that is more preference then anything else. The Gold Weave Gusset gives these pants a lot of room in the crotch without the excess material. The knee pads are Awesome and hardly make you feel a thing when grounded. The only problem is the 6 loop system on the waist. The stretch cord they use is great, but I would go with 5 loops instead of 6. One in the center as a tie off point rather then the two point tie off. Again a matter of preference.
Overall Performance: 9 1/2 out of 10
This Kimono is the Venom Suit of Kimono's, once you put it on it's not gonna to want to come off. So comfortable and light weight that you don't even feel it on. Even after some hard training and soaked wet it still feels great. It may take a couple of washing to get it perfect (3 for me) but it's well worth it.
Pic's from the Website
Honestly, it looks that good coming out of the box!
Batch #7 is due out soon! So if you missed the Batch #6 don't be a fool. Start saving those pennies now.
Train Hard, Stay Safe,
Good Luck
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umm if the pants are a bit long.. hem them and then they will be perfect.
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yah i've seen USED shoyoroll gi going on ebay for $250 +++ , they retail for 160ish if you get a pre order, so its crazy how much people pay for these kimonos.... i have only worn my shoyoroll once (currently train at GB, so not allowed to wear my shoyoroll there) ... and yah it's a nice fitting and feelling gi... and looks sharp to boot
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I still like my $65 Fuji..
If you are in the Scranton Area of PA and are having trouble finding instruction or training partners or simply can not afford the training that is provided in Scranton.. Contact me. I am starting a BJJ club under the direction of a Jorge Gurgel Black Belt.
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