FUJI Double-Weave Judogi, size 4.5 in BLUE.I've washed it in hot water and dried it in hot dryer 4-5 times to shrink it but is still a little too big for my liking – sleeves, body, pant length. I doubt it'll shrink any further. Also, I've worn it in practice only once, so honestly, it is almost as good as new.
The gi goes for US$ 89 in retail before adding shipping costs.I'd like to sell it for $60 (which will include shipping to 48 continental US states - I'm in NYC) – or best offer.
The Gi itself is really good quality. Very well-constructed, solid lapels, the jacket material is very similar to the Mizuno Ichiban.The sleeves are of appropriate length for the size – unlike my Ichiban where the sleeves are a bit too short. The Fuji pants are thicker than my Ichiban pants & very well-constructed too.
I also bought a White Fuji double-weave in the same size, but that one shrank a bit more than the blue and so fits me better. (I think white gis in general shrink more than blue ones)
I am 5'9" or so, weigh around 180lbs (82-84kgs).Further sizing details: I wear suits in size 40-42. The arm length of my dress shirts are 33-34". My waist is 33", pant inseams are 30".
I think this gi will be perfect for someone a little bit taller and bigger than me.
If interested, you can reach me at: topjor @ hotmail.com
To take a look at what the gi looks like, please check out the Hatashita or Kodokan Gear sites.
BTW, for further size comparison, I have a sz. 3.5 Mizuno Ichiban, and a sz. 3 Toraki Gold (3.5 in pants) that fit me well.
I know, I should've gone a half-size or even a full-size down for this Fuji, but some years ago I'd bought a Fuji double in sz. 3.5 that shrank too much, so ...
I once ordered a quadruple-weave 'bitchiban,' (consistancy of 18 guage sheet metal) as I foolishly thought that more weaves were better than less weaves. Anyway! I, instead, got a rhinestone studded, sequin-adorned Elvis-type karate gi. It took me several weeks before I figured out why people were afraid to grip up with me. I just naturally assumed that it was my overwhelming, world-class kumikata. It was, in fact, due to 'glare.' Coupled with the embarrassment of being seen with me.
Plus, I bought a single weave a few years ago that turned a weird blue. The upside was that it fell apart in under 6 months. So it all worked out, I guess.
MFranco, we could meet somewhere in the city - I live in Brooklyn, but work in midtown. I can bring the gi for you to try on & decide if you want it or not.
If you're interested, email me & we can discuss further.