The REBEL by SCRAMBLE KIMONOS
INTRO:
The Rebel gi is completely 110% IBJJF illegal and comprises of a grey jacket with navy blue lapel and pants.
The second I saw this gi design I knew I had to have it. The use of logos and colours mixes street style fashion into a gi which has been done perfectly. It's certainly not one for the more traditional gyms and gets a lot of looks but if you are into street fashion and Jiu-Jitsu, like most Scramble gear, this is a MUST have. Not only did I purchase it for it's looks, I also dove head first after seeing the tailor fit slim pants and the tapered sleeves.
BUILD/DESIGN:
The Rebel top is 475gsm pearl weave cotton, very light and smooth but has a nice stiff lapel. The sleeves taper down to the wrists and get pretty slim while staying legal. Tapered sleeves and slim arms are something I look for in a gi due to my body type. (Tall and athletic). The reinforcements in the sides of the skirt and the armpits are all sturdy and pretty standard.
The pants are '100% cotton superior quality rip stop' (Which also lines the lapel) and fit very slim compared to most pants on the market. They feel extremely strong while staying very light. They slightly taper down to the ankles giving a tailored fit but have a widened crotch using the same material as the gi top giving room to move. At first, I felt a little restricted during stretches because I have always had rather baggy pants but once I got rolling, it wasn't a problem. The pants have 6 loops and a sturdy draw string.
FIT:
Fit is the singular most important thing about a gi in my opinion. If you have a wicked looking gi that fits terribly, you'll never be satisfied. (Iv'e never been 100% until now)
I'm 182cm and 76kg (6" and 165lbs) and I went for an A2 which is listed for 170-182cm. I was a little on the fence about this being at the max height for this size after several other gis sleeves shrink to my elbows! But I dropped Matthew Benyon a line and he swore the A2 would fit me well, he wasn't wrong!
The gi fits better than any gi I have ever worn by miles.
It is such a relief for me to finally find a gi that actually fits. The sleeves are perfect, the chest area is nice and slim, the skirt isn't too short or too long, the pants are slim and tapered yet have room in the crotch to move around and throw up some spider guard.
PATCHES/EMBROIDERY:
The Rebel comes with a few sewn patches and features some embroidered logos. Both seem extremely durable and high quality. I love the way the yellow pops on the grey jacket. The contrast of the navy embroidered SK (Scramble Kimonos) logo on the jacket and the grey embroidered SK on the pants is also a very nice touch. Some high level thought and design work has gone into this gi.
SUMMARY:
Yeah this gi is priced in the upper range (
INTRO:
The Rebel gi is completely 110% IBJJF illegal and comprises of a grey jacket with navy blue lapel and pants.
The second I saw this gi design I knew I had to have it. The use of logos and colours mixes street style fashion into a gi which has been done perfectly. It's certainly not one for the more traditional gyms and gets a lot of looks but if you are into street fashion and Jiu-Jitsu, like most Scramble gear, this is a MUST have. Not only did I purchase it for it's looks, I also dove head first after seeing the tailor fit slim pants and the tapered sleeves.
BUILD/DESIGN:
The Rebel top is 475gsm pearl weave cotton, very light and smooth but has a nice stiff lapel. The sleeves taper down to the wrists and get pretty slim while staying legal. Tapered sleeves and slim arms are something I look for in a gi due to my body type. (Tall and athletic). The reinforcements in the sides of the skirt and the armpits are all sturdy and pretty standard.
The pants are '100% cotton superior quality rip stop' (Which also lines the lapel) and fit very slim compared to most pants on the market. They feel extremely strong while staying very light. They slightly taper down to the ankles giving a tailored fit but have a widened crotch using the same material as the gi top giving room to move. At first, I felt a little restricted during stretches because I have always had rather baggy pants but once I got rolling, it wasn't a problem. The pants have 6 loops and a sturdy draw string.
FIT:
Fit is the singular most important thing about a gi in my opinion. If you have a wicked looking gi that fits terribly, you'll never be satisfied. (Iv'e never been 100% until now)
I'm 182cm and 76kg (6" and 165lbs) and I went for an A2 which is listed for 170-182cm. I was a little on the fence about this being at the max height for this size after several other gis sleeves shrink to my elbows! But I dropped Matthew Benyon a line and he swore the A2 would fit me well, he wasn't wrong!
The gi fits better than any gi I have ever worn by miles.
It is such a relief for me to finally find a gi that actually fits. The sleeves are perfect, the chest area is nice and slim, the skirt isn't too short or too long, the pants are slim and tapered yet have room in the crotch to move around and throw up some spider guard.
PATCHES/EMBROIDERY:
The Rebel comes with a few sewn patches and features some embroidered logos. Both seem extremely durable and high quality. I love the way the yellow pops on the grey jacket. The contrast of the navy embroidered SK (Scramble Kimonos) logo on the jacket and the grey embroidered SK on the pants is also a very nice touch. Some high level thought and design work has gone into this gi.
SUMMARY:
Yeah this gi is priced in the upper range (
