Should I move up from a single weave gi?

shamster · 01-26-2006, 09:51 AM

I currently have MKimonos and Mizuno single weave gis. I'm looking to get one more. Giving the HCK gi a serious look now. But I'm not sure if I should stick with a single weave gi since it's what I'm used to, or if I should get a competition weave this time. Any reasons why I should consider getting a thicker weave?

Memnoch1207 · 01-26-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shamster

Any reasons why I should consider getting a thicker weave?

Double weaves can take more abuse, won't tear as easily and last longer.

shamster · 01-26-2006, 02:07 PM

Do single weaves really wear down that fast? I've been using my MKimonos single weave for over a year now, and though it does look used of course, it's still holding up great. No tears or anything. And I roll full speed a lot in class too.

LoneHusky · 01-26-2006, 07:57 PM

Just go with a single if that's what you're used to and like. I'd wait for the sirius single to come out. I hear they are to die for.

sapatiero · 01-28-2006, 01:00 PM

Have they got aircon where you train?

Back in the UK, I´ll wear either as we train in about 20 degrees C, but here in Brazil, it´s single weave all the way, and still bloody hot. I get on well with the Vulcan summer gi´s, they´ve faded but not ripped or torn.

elliotNess · 01-30-2006, 06:32 PM

I love my Pro Force Black Heavy Weight Judo Ghi.

LoneHusky · 01-30-2006, 07:42 PM

Maybe try that Lutador Americano hybred weave.

01-26-2006, 09:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
shamster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 152	Should I move up from a single weave gi? I currently have MKimonos and Mizuno single weave gis. I'm looking to get one more. Giving the HCK gi a serious look now. But I'm not sure if I should stick with a single weave gi since it's what I'm used to, or if I should get a competition weave this time. Any reasons why I should consider getting a thicker weave?

01-26-2006, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
LoneHusky Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 578	Just go with a single if that's what you're used to and like. I'd wait for the sirius single to come out. I hear they are to die for. __________________

01-28-2006, 01:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
sapatiero Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 246	Depends on the temperature? Have they got aircon where you train? Back in the UK, I´ll wear either as we train in about 20 degrees C, but here in Brazil, it´s single weave all the way, and still bloody hot. I get on well with the Vulcan summer gi´s, they´ve faded but not ripped or torn.

01-30-2006, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
LoneHusky Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 578	Maybe try that Lutador Americano hybred weave. __________________

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01-26-2006, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
shamster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 152	Do single weaves really wear down that fast? I've been using my MKimonos single weave for over a year now, and though it does look used of course, it's still holding up great. No tears or anything. And I roll full speed a lot in class too.

01-30-2006, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
elliotNess Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 140	I love my Pro Force Black Heavy Weight Judo Ghi.

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