Best BJJ Gi for competitions?

Niall0

Thinking of going to the Europeans in January, im wondering what is the best Gi to use in BJJ tournaments?
I guess having a lighter Gi is better as it makes it easier to make weight.

What other qualities would you look for in a competition Gi?

Are the Tatami Zero G gis one of the better light Gis?

Clive

It's a trade off - a lighter gi makes it easier to make weight, but it's also easier to grip and more liable to tear, as against a heavier gi of the same quality.

Zero G gis are popular at the moment alright - whatever one you go with just make sure it fits properly as some officials can be sticky at bigger tournaments.

EnjoyChoke

You give too much away, in terms of grip, with a light weight Gi.
Go for a heavier model with a nice thick collar and compete at your "walking weight"
Like Clive says, make sure it fits. Too big it gives a grip advantage away, too small and you won't be allowed to compete, end of.

da-bres

EnjoyChoke wrote: »

You give too much away, in terms of grip, with a light weight Gi.
Go for a heavier model with a nice thick collar and compete at your "walking weight"

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Niall0

EnjoyChoke wrote: »

You give too much away, in terms of grip, with a light weight Gi.
Go for a heavier model with a nice thick collar and compete at your "walking weight"
Like Clive says, make sure it fits. Too big it gives a grip advantage away, too small and you won't be allowed to compete, end of.

Thanks, i wasnt aware you could get disqualified over the fit of your Gi. Is that incase someone goes in with a Gi that is too tight? (Hard to grip)

My main Gi is a Tatami Estillo which i really like, its nice and thick and fits me really well. Thinking of buying a Zero G for myself for Christmas to see how i like it.

jimb0_d

I have used both the Estillo and Zero G and like them both - the fit is very similar from what I remember (I only borrowed the Estillo for a bit)

EnjoyChoke

Niall0 wrote: »

Thanks, i wasnt aware you could get disqualified over the fit of your Gi. Is that incase someone goes in with a Gi that is too tight? (Hard to grip)

My main Gi is a Tatami Estillo which i really like, its nice and thick and fits me really well. Thinking of buying a Zero G for myself for Christmas to see how i like it.

Yep and the Euros are very strict on it. Once you get the correct size for you height/weight you shouldn't have any problems.
If you are getting a new comp Gi for January, my advise is to wear it as much as possible, to get comfortable with it and toughen up the material a bit.

Barry.Oglesby

Roll in sand and then wash it with starch and iron filings. Every little helps!

Liam_B

Your GI will be measured from
your wrist to forearm.
Ankle to shin
Skirt of Jacket
Forearm to tricep slack
Also where your patches are placed.

To complete a quick check>
Can you fit your four fingers inline , inside your sleeve (if not change jacket
Place your four fingers across your wrist, if your Sleeve doesnt reach (change jacket time)
same with pants , use the wrist on ankle.

Yep Estilo is an Excellent GI to compete and train in . A lot of manufacturers have realized they need to have the Technical directors review their GI's. TATAMI are one of em.

Yep , they'll be very strict with the GI check.

Richy06

I'm picking up an Estilo soon myself. I've heard only good things about them and from what I've seen they look nice and durable and a nice fit.

Niall0

Richy06 wrote: »

I'm picking up an Estilo soon myself. I've heard only good things about them and from what I've seen they look nice and durable and a nice fit.

Ya theyre very good, they just brought out the estillo 3.0, the black one looks sweet.

gusuk

here are some Kimonos from Grab&Pull for you guys to consider.


http://www.grabandpull.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=214&osCsid=83e0ad89536f53fc1d6ad0c1f7ed100b


http://www.grabandpull.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=215&osCsid=83e0ad89536f53fc1d6ad0c1f7ed100b


http://www.grabandpull.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=212&osCsid=83e0ad89536f53fc1d6ad0c1f7ed100b


http://www.grabandpull.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=213&osCsid=83e0ad89536f53fc1d6ad0c1f7ed100b

K.Byrne_BJJ

just bringing this back up to discussion because i was wondering if people could tell me whats the story with colours in competitions? im goin to buy the navy estilo gi but iv heard competitions will only allow white and blue and black or any other colours wont be allowed? anyone know information on this? thanks

bjj-fighter

K.Byrne_BJJ wrote: »

just bringing this back up to discussion because i was wondering if people could tell me whats the story with colours in competitions? im goin to buy the navy estilo gi but iv heard competitions will only allow white and blue and black or any other colours wont be allowed? anyone know information on this? thanks

Navy counts as Blue in IBJJF competitions so it is allowed.