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Post by johnwalter on Dec 14, 2011 22:22:40 GMT
I have the set you posted with a white kendogi.I like it,been wearing it a year now and it is holding up very well.
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Post by zentesukenVII on Dec 15, 2011 0:24:54 GMT
Johnwalter, how thick are they? did they shrink in the wash? Would you reccomend me getting the strap extensions?
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Post by Derzis on Dec 15, 2011 3:05:18 GMT
They don't shrink in washer or in dryer - big point against my cotton one who's not going into the dryer. I don't have time to iron the folds but I don't need it - they keep their form. Hakama and iaito-gi are medium thick, lets say a karate-gi kind of thickness. Over all is a good package for a day-by-day training. I would recommend to get a stretch obi ( www.yamatobudogu.com/Stretch_Iai ... iruobi.htm) PS e-bogu has a whole package hakama+iaido-gi+bokken+shinai. You might consider it as well www.e-bogu.com/Navy_Keikogi_Tetr ... ombo8-.htm |
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Post by zentesukenVII on Dec 15, 2011 3:59:22 GMT
That package looks great, except it doesn't come with an obi!
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Post by johnwalter on Dec 16, 2011 17:29:29 GMT
No it will not shrink.Though I do handwash and hang dry mine.The hakama is pretty thick and durable yet stll breathes pretty well.The gi is not as thick.Its rather light and comfortable.I went with the extensions.And there is really no need for an obi unless you just must have it or your teacher expects it.I dont use one.
P.S. you can safety pin your pleats before washing,it helps.
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Post by zentesukenVII on Dec 16, 2011 18:26:45 GMT
Thanks for the replies guys. I went with this set. www.e-bogu.com/Iaido_Gi_BLACK_Te ... -giset.htm I also got the black iai obi. I will probably pay a visit to a karate dojo nearby, just to buy an extra gi they have there. One thats white and I'll wear it underneath my keikogi. I'm gonna be outside in WI a lot doing kata, so I wanna stay warm! |
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Post by marquard on Dec 23, 2011 4:03:51 GMT
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