Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

BJJ Gi for big guy needed

  • 18-07-2017 10:51pm
    #1
    Huza91
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm starting BJJ soon and I need a gi but the problem is I'm 6'5, 27 stone and have a 52 waist.

    Does anyone know what size gi would fit me comfortably and where I would get it?

    Thanks all :)


Comments

  • #2
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,161 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    You've probably looked at size charts for some of the main companies and have seen that there are size A5 and A6 kimonos that indicate they will fit someone who is 6'5 or 6'7. But the recommended weight range for them will tend to be still short of what you weight (27 stone = 171kg/378lbs).

    A Fuji in A6 is supposed to fit someone up to 300lbs, and they're a reputable brand, but I would mail first and run it by them to see if the jacket would work at all.

    I googled options for very heavy BJJ players and the Gorilla Gear Silverback gi is mentioned a few places.

    The do a B5XL size that is for 6' to 6'4 and will fit people who weigh up to 400lbs. It sounds like it might be a little short on you but I guess you'd at least have a jacket that fits your body.

    It's pricy at $230 plus delivery from the US but you're into a fairly special size category I guess.

    http://www.gorillagear.ca/bjj-gis/Silverback-bjj-gi

    If you keep training and drop any weight then you might be into a regular A6 quite quickly and that would be a fraction of the price.


  • #3
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,378 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Huza91 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm starting BJJ soon and I need a gi but the problem is I'm 6'5, 27 stone and have a 52 waist.

    Does anyone know what size gi would fit me comfortably and where I would get it?

    Thanks all :)

    Have a look on Wolfhound Fightwear. One of the owners posts in the main BJJ thread and he might be able to give you the best size information.


  • #4
    RoboRat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭RoboRat


    Hi, I am the aforementioned owner. We only have A4 at the moment but I could special order an A6 for you and do it to the size of the Gorilla gear with a bit of extra length on the sleeves/ pant legs? Cost would be €79.99 for a patched one or €82.99 for embroidered - both are white. I have an order in production so I could add it to it but I would need to know soon as it will be shipped next week.


  • #5
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,161 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    RoboRat wrote: »
    Hi, I am the aforementioned owner. We only have A4 at the moment but I could special order an A6 for you and do it to the size of the Gorilla gear with a bit of extra length on the sleeves/ pant legs? Cost would be €79.99 for a patched one or €82.99 for embroidered - both are white. I have an order in production so I could add it to it but I would need to know soon as it will be shipped next week.

    That's a ridiculously good offer!


  • #6
    RoboRat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭RoboRat


    Black Sheep wrote: »
    That's a ridiculously good offer!

    BJJ for everyone! If we can help out, we will always do so :-)


  • Advertisement
Advertisement