Need Some Gi Help!

[Victor]

Of those on the list I own 4. I am 6 foot even and range between 185 and 200 lbs. Also, I do not get gis to a certain size checking every 15 minutes in the dryer and then wash in cold and hang dry for the life of the gi. I was all of my gis in hot water for at least 3 cycles when they are new and then wash in cold water unless they have blood on them and I dry them in the dryer always. I never hang dry, I much prefer how they feel out of a dryer, but that’s just me.

Koral Classic – 8
I have an A3 and the jacket is large in the body, plenty to wrap around when closing the gi. The sleeves are perfect and the pants, though a little baggy in the waist and crotch fit perfect in length. The fabric of the pants is very nice, I like the way I can scoot and switch my hips while rolling. Shrinkage was minimal, maybe an inch off the sleeves and about 1 off the legs. Don’t believe the pre shrunk hype.

Shoyoroll – 9
I have a batch 7 and have only worn this gi 3 times, but I like it a lot! Again I went with an A3, this one is cut for a slimmer build in the jacket, sleeves and legs, which I like very much. This gi is extremely comfortable and wears outstanding, the shrink on this was about the same as the Koral Classic, or slightly more. I have a feeling that this will be my favorite gi. The hype on this gi is for a rason, it is that good. And they way they market the thing is genius. I pre ordered mine for 158 and they go on ebay for almost twice that.

Lucky -9
In the Lucky I ordered the A4 which was a good thing because it shrunk perfect. This is a very good gi, the fabric is thicker than the others and the collar comfortable. The cord lasted about 3 weeks and started to shred so I had to do surgery on the thing. Since it is a Marcelo gi they handed out replacement draw strings. Shrinkage is substantial, but the fit it very good. 2 plus years and the collar is just starting to fray. This is the most expensive gi I own and after owning less expensive brands I do not see the need to spend this much on a gi. It is a Marcelo go and the embroidery is nice and in perfect condition. This is a great gi!

Gameness Peral – 8
For the money (99 bucks) this gi is outstanding! I have the A3 which shrunk too much to compete in the gi, but remains comfortable and is the one I throw in my bag when I travel. Be wary of shrinkage if you plan on competing in IBJJ events, but this is a great blue collar gi for the player that is gonna ride it hard on a budget and yet get a gi with balls. I rated it as an 8 because of the shrinkage and fabric, the pearl cut can be rough at first but the pants are surpassingly thick for a less expensive gi. Both wear well and get very comfortable in time.

Vic

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[ironliongreenbelt]

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[Levi5th]

I have owned 4 of these and borowed a few. I've owned 2 atama gold weaves great gis I give them an 8, also used a friends atama ultra lite a cpl times awesome for hot weather training or competitions they are like 2lbs lighter then your standard weave. I used to borrow a friends koral on occasion I believe it was the light also an awesome gi, light weight durable a little snug but I give it an 8 also. I recently grabbed a Ouano lightweight gi its actually a little thick compared to most light gis but I love the material its a little baggy I got an A4 I'm 6'1 210 I thought it would shrink to fit like my atamas but the sleeves are still a little long and its a little baggy, I would have to give it a 7.5. I also grabbed a breakpoit oilspill gi recently and I love it nice and light ripstop pants super comfy fits like a glove, but a little flashy, it has a lot of embroidery and patches and the colors are brite, with all that said its my favorite of all my gis, I give it an 8.5. And last I've borrowed a hanful of gameness pearls in the past five years of training and for 100$ you can't get a better gi unless its on clearance, a little snug for my build but great product, I've only tried the pearls I give them a 7.5. I know most of these brands keep popping up mainly atama that's cause its a favorite among instructors who have been traing for years since atama was all there was, I've always been told go with Atama. There is a lot of newer companies making a lot of noise,and they are making great gis, I'd love to try a shoyoroll or a lucky to see what all the hype is about, I just won't spend that much, I've rolled with guys who wear them and they feel like great gis, just never forked over the cash for one. Hope this helps

Breakpoint 8.5
Atama gold weave 8
Atama ultra lite 8
Koral light 8
Ouano lightweight 7.5
Gameness pearl 7

[Biggiedan]

I love my Koral light gi's (I have white, blue and black) the jackets last a long time, but the pants are crap. Everyone I know who own's them say the same thing. I have blown the knees out of two pairs and the ass out of one. Our club was doing a seminar at Cyborg's school in South Florida, and for some reason he kept using me as his dummy partner, while in the middle of one of his tornado guard sweeps the ass blows right out of my pants (yes he noticed when I left to get changed). Lucky I had another gi with me as we were training at another school later that night. It was the first and only time I have mixed and matched colors (jackets and pants).

[Biggiedan]

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[Allaboutjitz]

10 Koral
9 Vulkan
9 Atama
8 Ouano
6 OTM
5 Krugan
5 Fuji

[tricityjudoka]

I hate to hijack this thread, but I am new to BJJ and just bought a Gracie Barra basic gold gi, wondering what others thought about this gi? I am 6'7" and have had a hard time finding a kimono that would fit my height etc so this one was one of the few I found that fit that bill. I got it, like the look etc but am wondering if anyone has experience with this gi, will it hold up to training etc (I am not going to be a competitor just doing BJJ for self defense). Also, I would liek to buy another gi and if anyone has suggestions on one that has sizes for taller people that would be helpful......seems that sizing is not standard from brand to brand 9as with all things I suppose).

Thanks!

[Drizzt777]

10 being the best and 1 horrible:

1. Atama - 8
2. Koral - 9
3. Ouano - 6
4. Shoyoroll - 9
5. Vulkan - 7
6. Krugan - 6
7. Lucky - 7.5
8. OTM - 7
9. Break Point - never tried it
10. Fuji - 6.5

[cameronsjiujitsu]

Krugans - 8 9 after some tailoring
Atama - 8 great fit.....just alot of money
Breakpoint - 6 way to short for my frame...i sold it to a buddy of mine who it fits perfectly....
Vulkan - 7 great gi...ended up buying my wife one
Fugi - for the price i couldn't ask for anything better
Koral - 8 could be the perfect gi...but like the Atama its alot of money
couldn't afford a Shoyoroll or a Lucky Gi. i wouldn't how ever say that a WAR Kimono would rate an 8 just a good old school heavy gi