Pick between 3 Gi's

[MattyB4x4]

Well, I have been taking no gi for probably 4 months now, 3-4 times a week. I have sat in on a few Gi bjj practices and really want to start gi bjj.

Talking to a few purple and brown belts, they were telling me to take the plunge and get a nicer gi.

Of course, they said you cannot go wrong with a koral.

I'm down to these 3 choices.

Koral~$145
Atama Gold Weave~$130
Gameness Platinum ~$110

I have read good things about all 3, but will the differences really be noticable between the 3?

I don't want to look like an ass when I show up with a killer Gi...(it's like the kid with the fastest car and can't drive it for shit). However, I would rather drop the cash now rather than having to buy a gi because it ripped up after 6 months.

Comments?

 

[Mike MacDonald]

atama gold weave.

 

[MonkeyNuts!]

i agree. i like my gold weave alot better than my platinum. borrowed a koral a couple times, it was good too.

 

[shaftoe]

Koral Classic, definitely.

 

[Mark Limbaga]

definitely a koral.

padilla and sons is also a good choice

 

[blanko]

atamas are 145..

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[blanko]

atamas are 145..

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[MattyB4x4]

Not sure about this site, but a quick froogle search came up with this.

$129.99

Buy Atama Gold weave jiujitsu uniform at discountmas.com starting at $127.50

I was off a little. It really does seem like dropping the extra $15-$20 would be worth it for a koral.

 

[bdavis]

I have both Koral Classic and Atama. Pants ripped a little on the Atama. They are both good gi's. Get one of them and on the second one, which you will need eventually get the other. Koral come preshrunk

 

[Newcastle]

Never tried Atama but I own the other 3, Koral is my choice easily. Much lighter than the Platinum.

 

[charlybjj]

Gameness Platinum sells $ 149 (white) at gameness.net

 

[TapOrRun]

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[charlybjj]

Gameness Platinum sells $ 149 (white) at gameness.net

 

[MattyB4x4]

gameness platinum $110

Gameness Platinum weave Bjj uniform. Almost the same as the Gold Weave bjj uniforms - $110.00

 

[LordarshynBJJ]

Everyone at my gym tells me that gameness is really stiff.

I haven't tried one yet myself so I'm not sure..and I don't think they were the platinum version...but I just thought I'd let you know, in case it helps you make a decision.

 

[Black Marble]

Koral or Atama, whoever is less $.

 

[Art Vandelay]

The Koral is pre-shrunk. That peace of mind is worth the increase in price by itself. Online, everyone hang-dries all the time, but when you've got an hour before class you'll be glad you can toss a gi in the dryer without much fear.

You also won't have to deal with shrinking a gi to fit, which is not a big deal for many, but for a new gi grappler or someone who buys a gi rarely, it's a skill that isn't developed.

The Gameness is really stiff.

If you want to save a bit of money, the Vulkan is a very nice pre-shrunk gi.

 

[MattyB4x4]

Thanks art...thats some good info there. I think i am going to take the plunge and get the koral and just be done with it.

I know it will last and i already know my fit for the top.

Good info. thanks guys

 

[Kimuralex]

DEFFINETELY a koral...i just got a keiko and i like that too, but koral is the best IMO

 

[tkohawaii]

All 3 you listed are good kimonos. IMHO, with enough mat time all will wear and tear. I personally like Padilla & Sons for the quality and pricing. Not sure why, but I tend to go through gis like paper through a shredder. P&S golden has been holding up very well, and at $80 you can't go wrong. Check them out @ matrat.us, if you have any questions email them for a quick response.