Atama single or gold for summer?

Shoggoth · March 4, 2004, 9:36am

I'd like to buy an Atama gi for the summer, and I've never had an Atama before. I want something light so I won't die of heat exhaustion, but I don't want to buy something that's going to fall apart. How well does the single weave stand up? Do I need to get the gold weave?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

snakepitz · March 4, 2004, 9:56am

I think the single is slightly thinner than gold. But the gold fabric is not as coarse and much more comfortable once it gets soaked with sweat.

Rainmaker · March 4, 2004, 5:48pm

go with the gold. You can train and compete in it

BJJ_Atlas · March 4, 2004, 10:47pm

Atama Gold is real sweet.

Angelo_Popofski · March 5, 2004, 2:49pm

I still love the ATAMA single for an everyday gi. The single also seems a "bit" thinner/lighter than the gold weave to me, but I think it just comes down to personal preference.