5 comments about Piranha Gear Karate Uniform (Extra Heavyweight), 4/5 sleeves, White.

1. This is a very well designed Gi. The cut is great for fighting/sparring ( kumite ), it allows for better range of movement. I not big fan of drawstring type pants, but the design on these is well thought out. It pulls evenly without discomfort.
   The material is top notch, as is the stitching. The package arrives packed with care, and included with the gi are care directions - typed in booklet form. Not just a piece of paper clumsily cut with scissors, in other words these people care about their product.
   
   That leads me to best part of this product - the customer service. You tell Piranha cares about what they've created and sell. But more than that, their response to email and the handling of returns is excellent. I ordered a size below what I normally order, because I thought a smaller size would give me the shorter arms and legs I was looking for. And my body probably fits a 3 1/2, best. When I discovered the size 3 was too small Piranha accepted my return, but wanted to know more about my sizing... so they could improve on their product ( I don't think they need to change anything though ).
   
   For the price I don't think you can find a better gi. And with fantastic customer service, and a product made in the USA it can't be beat.
   I shop with many small company's because of my hobbies, and it's a hard life running a small business. Hopefully Piranha's hard work will pay off.
   
   5 stars!!!



2. Item was delivered with speed and was well taken care of. Uniform is a great deal and works very well. I have been training for 20 years now and will absolutely recommend this item to others.



3. Very well made. This is definitely a heavy weight uniform, so it is a little stiff, but makes a great sound with kicks and punches.



4. I have been practicing Shotokan karate for 6.5 years. In that time I have purchased several different brands of Gi, and this is definitely one of the best. This gi is truly heavyweight, with very thick cotton and incredibly durable stitching. It is also extremely soft right out of the bag- even softer than some of my oldest gis. Being a 5'3" female of muscular build, I was concerned that sizing would be an issue given that many other reviews said they ran large, but I encountered no size issues with girth or length. Also, the shrinking after the first wash was minimal. The only minor complaint I have is that the drawstring and the top ties are stiff, and therefore have difficulty keeping a knot. So, during a strenuous practice I often have to step aside to re-tie my pants and/or top. However, I'm sure this will be corrected over time as the cotton relaxes. I have no doubt this gi will last a long, long time, making it well worth the cost (FYI, I think I could have gotten a better deal if I ordered direct from Piranha). Finally, the folks at Piranha Gear are fantastic. My order arrived ahead of schedule, and the customer service and accessibility of their website is second to none. I predict that Piranha Gear will continue to have great success as a martial arts outfitter.



5. Exellent worksmanship throuthout. I'm enjoying the uniform every time I'm training in it. It is really heavy though and hard if you follow the advice not to use the drier. I also wish the jacket was a bit longer. I have a long back (and short legs, sigh) so many uniforms are either too short or too wide. This one was a better fit than many but still not perfect(I've bought size 4 for my 5'5" and 135lb)

No comments about Proforce 5oz. Ultra Lightweight Karate Uniform / Gi, Black, 4.

No comments about Ninja Package Large Uniform, Shoes, Socks, Bokken & Chuck.

No comments about Middleweight 7.5 oz Traditional Karate Uniform - Black.

No comments about ProForce Hapkido Uniform.

No comments about Ninja Utility Belt.

5 comments about Piranha Gear Karate Gi (Extra Heavyweight), 4/5 sleeves - Black.

1. This is an excellent Gi! As far has heavy cotton uniforms go, this uniform fits nicely, the cotton has a wonderful feel and it's well built. The best part is it isn't stiff like cardboard nor does it feel like cardboard on the skin like many other heavy cotton uniforms. Stick with the wash and care pamplet to care for this uniform and I believe this uniform will hold up for years to come.



2. I purchased the instructor's gi as a gift for my son, who wrote the following review at my request.
   
   The material is exceptionally durable. Its thickness makes it hard for an opponent to get a firm grip and when grip is achieved the uniform holds up very well. I have been thrown many times and will be thrown many times more but I have confidence that the uniform will remain unscathed. I've owned gi's in the past that have ripped along the seams and elsewhere under far less extreme conditions, like throwing a punch from kneeling. The seams on this gi are stitched many times and likely will hold up to years of intense practice. My favorite feature (other than how good it looks) is the draw string quality. The material is very thick and strong - way better than any other gi I've owned. Its nice to be able to draw it tightly and not having to worry about it snapping. This gi is also wonderful for winter training as it is very, very warm. Thank you very much for selling such a great product. I will definitely consider your products for my future martial arts needs.



3. Karate Gi (Extra Heavyweight), 4/5 sleeves - Black
   
   This is a great Gi. The cut is great for fighting/sparring - it allows better range of movement. For the price I don't think you can find a better gi. I highly recommend it!



4. Great looking, fits well, sizing chart was accurate, durable (I'd like to think I am tough on my Gi), and great price.
   
   I've tried them all and hands down this one wins the game. This is the Gi other companies are trying to beat.
   
   Buy with confidence.



5. I like the feel of it vurses that of other heavyweight gi's.
   It is quite nice so far but, I have only had it for a month so far.

No comments about Super Middleweight 8.5 oz Traditional Karate Uniform - Black.

No comments about Kung Fu Pants Black Child Sizes.

No comments about Black Karate Uniform 8oz Size 6.