I received a white A3 Ouano lightweight competition gi in the mail today.
Right out of the package it was pretty big. I was worried, because I spent the last week wondering if I should have ordered an A2. In case you're wondering I am 6', 165lbs.
I just took it out of the dryer and although it's still not as fitted as I would like, it fits reasonably well. The sleeves and skirt are on the long side, and the body fits quite wide relative to other gi's of the same size.
For anyone else considering ordering this gi, note that it seems to fit a bit large, so if you're in-between sizes go for the smaller size.
Regardless of fit, which was my mistake, I can't say enough good about this gi. It looks amazing, with high-quality materials and stitch work. It's noticeably softer inside than my other gi's were out of the bag.
The collar is EVA foam as opposed to cotton or rubber as in my other gi's, and is a medium thickness - but lighter than my other gi's.
The orange stitching, patches, draw-string and belt-loops all look way better in person than on the net. The pants are a fine rip-stop, and do shrink a small amount.
Lastly, the service was exceptional and the shipping was really fast. Props to John Ouano for the wonderful product.
Gi Jacket: 6/10 - would be 8/10 if I got the right size.
Gi Pants: 9/10
Gi Materials & Construction: 8/10
Gi Aesthetics: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Overall: 8/10
Here's some pics following the first round of shrinkage.
Front
Back
Right out of the package it was pretty big. I was worried, because I spent the last week wondering if I should have ordered an A2. In case you're wondering I am 6', 165lbs.
I just took it out of the dryer and although it's still not as fitted as I would like, it fits reasonably well. The sleeves and skirt are on the long side, and the body fits quite wide relative to other gi's of the same size.
For anyone else considering ordering this gi, note that it seems to fit a bit large, so if you're in-between sizes go for the smaller size.
Regardless of fit, which was my mistake, I can't say enough good about this gi. It looks amazing, with high-quality materials and stitch work. It's noticeably softer inside than my other gi's were out of the bag.
The collar is EVA foam as opposed to cotton or rubber as in my other gi's, and is a medium thickness - but lighter than my other gi's.
The orange stitching, patches, draw-string and belt-loops all look way better in person than on the net. The pants are a fine rip-stop, and do shrink a small amount.
Lastly, the service was exceptional and the shipping was really fast. Props to John Ouano for the wonderful product.
Gi Jacket: 6/10 - would be 8/10 if I got the right size.
Gi Pants: 9/10
Gi Materials & Construction: 8/10
Gi Aesthetics: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Overall: 8/10
Here's some pics following the first round of shrinkage.
Front
Back
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