What brand and weight of gi does everyone use? Gi advice?

I have used gi's from The cheap Cotton blends to Mitsuboshi.
I find PINE TREE gi's are a nice gi to use.THe cut isn't the best in the bus but @ less than 100USD for a 14oz one i recommend it.
I have also heard that KI is good.
FYI IMO it's alot better to train with a heavyier gi during dojo kumite etc.It gets u accustomted to the weight,so when u go into kumite and wear a lgith one,you are having a ball.
ALso a heavy gi is excellent for kata competition as it gives the extra snap and heck it looks alot better
The Tiger claw are also really good Gi's.
Affordable and not a waste of money .
Try the pine tree though.
Different "bolts" of fabric are used sometimes and taht leades to a difference in "hardness" of the material.eg; i bought 2 and one is softer(not lighter) than the other.
A Gi shouldn't be stiff and should allow free movement.

 

Hirota Special and a Tokaido Medium Weight

 

Tokaido...

 

Brand of gi

I've been using Juka gold gi's for about 4 years, they're 14 oz. in fact I bought two of them four years ago, and they're still in great condition, very sturdy, and comfortable. I use them for training, and sparring, and I've never even considered going with a lighter weight gi.

 

I Second that. I saw a medium weight Century Gi and I felt the material. Very thin. Shureido is the best I've used, though pricey. My friends love Hirota. I heard good things about Kamikaze and they are not expensive. Check out http://www.kamikaze.com/securestore/c52661.2.html for prices. They came out with a new line called "Arawaza" -- http://www.kamikaze.com/securestore/c164847.2.html

Regards,

Ketong71

 

What about MEIJIN anyone used those yet?
the reviews look good and the constructiont too..
BUt Tokaido still rocks......
I'm really not going to spend all that $$ in Gi right now as i'm still growing(16 yrs ,5 Foot 10),so i tend to stick with Gi's that are around 100 USD.
When i reach about 19-20 i'll get a Tokaido or Shureido.