Product Review: Piranha Gear Double Weave Grappling Uniform - White
Basics: I have had this gi for close to one year. It started out an additional BJJ gi to go into rotation, but it's become my easy favorite heavy weight gi.
Fit: I have an A2. I'm 5'8" tall and weigh 160. Pant size is 29" waist with 30" length, shirt size is 15 1/2" x 33". The A2 size is perfect for me. It comes long in the arms and legs, but I simply washed in hot water, and used the dryer sparingly until they length was correct. I no longer use the dryer or hot water and there has not been any shrinkage since. The gi fits snug (not tight). I really do not like: (1)swimming in my gi, (2)having my gi pulled over my head, or (3)being choked with the bottom of my own lapel. The snug fit helps with these things. I never have a problem moving my arms or legs. When closed, the lapel bottoms end up a couple of inches shy of the side slit - meaning the kimono sides do not overlap around past your hips. If you tend to be larger around the middle, you may want to order up a size. The collar is as wide as the Fuji, but thicker. The sleeve cuffs are the same width as the Fuji, but the pant cuffs are about 1/2" narrower.
Quality: When it arrived there were a couple of threads hanging around. These were not defects, just a leftover of the weaving process. I clipped them off and haven't thought about it since. This is a SUIT OF ARMOR. Multiple stitch lines everywhere, reinforced seams, overlapped fabric. The cuffs are folded back and have extra reinforcing fabric stitched in. I wash this gi after every roll and hang dry. It is in perfect shape after close to 100 rolls and washes.
Function: This gi is stiff when air dried. It is a little rough on your neck when you are warming up but softens as you sweat. It is very awkward for your opponent to grab and manipulate. Be prepared, the skirt is short - very short when compared to a cut like a Gracie-Barra. I like this and it works well with my game style. The collar is cotton (versus rubber) and so can take up to two days to dry in the air. Even so, there is no mildew smell or damage. No collar will make up for skipping drills, but this one is harder for my partners to manipulate because of its weight (making an excellent competition gi).
Look: Plain and white - I put my school patches where I want them.
Overall: The Piranha Gear Double Weave Grappling Uniform - White gets 5 out of 5 stars and I would definitely buy it again. There are no actual "cons", but know your preferences - this gi is heavy duty with trim fit and a short skirt.
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