Raptor Gi - a designers perspective

[Sir Tapsalot]

If you are a 'normal' A1 then the A0 is designed for you.

Would it not be clearer to call the A0 size A1 (as that's what it is), and call the A1 "A1 Long Sleeve" or "A1 LS"?

James

 

[SteveT]

I suppose it would!

Thanks for the tip James!

 

[anonomouse]

nice. 20% less plus merrkatsu's promo code....im close to ordering especially with the great shipping rates.. How far away is the product being ready to ship?

Also, just want to confirm the whole a1 vs a0 because return shipping wouldnt be fun. I know i am an a0 jacket from your reply.

Is 5'6'' best suited with the a0 pants as well?

Thanks for all the help and great review

 

[SteveT]

There is a leg measurement on the drawing to help decide the trouser size.

We will be ordering these once the pre-order window shuts, so we are looking at getting these in during November.

I'm not sure the Meerkatsu code will work for US customers. We have to set a value, which we did, and that includes out UK taxed price, so, because you guys already get 20% off, you may have to add something else to trigger the discount code!

 

[dat1978]

nice. 20% less plus merrkatsu's promo code....im close to ordering especially with the great shipping rates.. How far away is the product being ready to ship?

Also, just want to confirm the whole a1 vs a0 because return shipping wouldnt be fun. I know i am an a0 jacket from your reply.

Is 5'6'' best suited with the a0 pants as well?

Thanks for all the help and great review

i tried meerkatsu's code, but it looks like its not valid anymore. at least, it didn't work for me. it was only valid for the first 50 customers so you may have missed out.

 

[SteveT]

You still get 20% off, and a good chance of not getting whacked by customs as we will post them...:icon_chee

 

[seammagear]

Updated impressions here!
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f67/gi-preview-black-eagle-raptor-1764053/

 

[SteveT]

Anyone wishing to pre-order can do so here:

Raptor BJJ Gi - Special Edition Kimono | Raptor Special Edition BJJ Kimono - Black Eagle Martials Arts

 

[SteveT]

We've now improved the highlighting on the Purple embroidery:

 

[DesignerTyler]

Wow this is looking awesome! Nice job Meerkatsu and SteveT

 

[SteveT]

Appreciate all the great feedback we have had on this!

Pre-order window is still open

 

[otnemeM]

Great work on improving the embroidery.

 

[SteveT]

Thanks, I think we have covered all the areas people have asked us to look at, so thanks to all the reviewers for helping us develop the final production model!

 

[otnemeM]

As far as I'm concerned it was a pleasure and I look forward to every opportunity I have to help again. It's no trouble and if it helps helping BJJers, then it's all good.

 

[ShaneTorres]

I would like to order this gi, especially since you posted the pic of the new highlight on the purple color. It looks darker than the lilac, and purple is my favorite color.

I'm having problems sizing myself though. I have an athletic build, I'm a little taller than 5'11 and currently weigh 185 lbs. I'll be around 193 lbs. by November because I'm moving up a weight class.

My most comfortable gi roughly measures out like this:
A=61
B=27
C=22
D=24
E=10
F=6.75
G=37.5

What do you suggest? I'd really like to try this gi out.

 

[SteveT]

I would suggest, bearing in mind you are looking to move up a weight class, the A3 size. Might be worth splitting the size and going for A2 trousers with the A3 jacket.