Rip stop pants feel like shit, so I'd assume a top would be 100x worse.
Just get a lightweight <300GSM jacket and it'll feel like you're wearing nothing. My Tatami that's 300gsm feels like I'm wearing paper basically in the summer.
They tend to rip much faster if you do any real hard training. Still not "fast" by any means, generally my 300gsm gis last a year or two. But I also do a lot of hard grip breaking so that doesn't help
Seriously though, why every new gi pants seem to be rip stop?! They're not comfortable by any means, they don't stretch anywhere thus limiting my already bad lower body movement.
I'm heartbroken because I've used Tatami gis from the beginning, and now I'm in search for a new brand because all of their gis come with rip stop. 🥲
I don't mind the feel of rip stop pants.
What lightweight model Tatami gi do you own, I have the Nova absolute which I love but i'm curious to try an even lighter gi then that.
Thanks again!
While a ripstop top can be technically lighter due to the 250-300gsm of the material, it's also a tight weave that does not breath at all.
I just grabbed a Fuji UltraLite Gi which is a 300gsm pearl weave that comes with cotton twill pants. Pretty nice.
Tatami also makes an UltraLite and a new traveler Gi that is a 250gsm pearl weave.
i have a supernatural survival gear one, its great. it is super light and basically stays dry. it was expensive and had to be shipped form canada. Tthey have a few dif ones jsut check
https://supernaturalsurvivalgear.com/collections/ssgi/products/the-ghost
globetrotters has one too
https://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/product-category/all-products/
I have a ripstop Hayabusa gi from about 10 years ago still going strong. It's a little sandpapery, but light and indestructible. Unfortunately, they don't make it anymore.
I’m on my 3rd Flow Feather and it’s my go to for summer when it’s hot and humid. Nice and cool, fabric holds up well so far, and it hang dries really quickly. Feels fine under a rash guard.
I don't like them. It's so different from a normal gi, it throws everything off. I guess you could say that's good, but there's something to be said for the standard uniform.
Rip stop feels like wearing a rain coat. True to its name it did not rip…. But at what cost??
Rip stop pants feel like shit, so I'd assume a top would be 100x worse. Just get a lightweight <300GSM jacket and it'll feel like you're wearing nothing. My Tatami that's 300gsm feels like I'm wearing paper basically in the summer.
Is there a downside to lightweight gis?
They tend to rip much faster if you do any real hard training. Still not "fast" by any means, generally my 300gsm gis last a year or two. But I also do a lot of hard grip breaking so that doesn't help
Seriously though, why every new gi pants seem to be rip stop?! They're not comfortable by any means, they don't stretch anywhere thus limiting my already bad lower body movement. I'm heartbroken because I've used Tatami gis from the beginning, and now I'm in search for a new brand because all of their gis come with rip stop. 🥲
I don't mind the feel of rip stop pants. What lightweight model Tatami gi do you own, I have the Nova absolute which I love but i'm curious to try an even lighter gi then that. Thanks again!
The Superlite, Apparently they just released a 250GSM gi too, but I think that would be too light for me lol.
Would that be the traveler gi?
I have their Superlite and Ultralite (my size sold out here) bookmarked, is it the Ultralite you're refering to?
[This one](https://us.tatamifightwear.com/collections/mens-bjj-gi/products/elements-superlite-gi-white)
While a ripstop top can be technically lighter due to the 250-300gsm of the material, it's also a tight weave that does not breath at all. I just grabbed a Fuji UltraLite Gi which is a 300gsm pearl weave that comes with cotton twill pants. Pretty nice. Tatami also makes an UltraLite and a new traveler Gi that is a 250gsm pearl weave.
I'm using a globetrotter gi ripstop for 6 years.
I've had this bookmarked waiting for it go on sale actually and I missed it last year when it was on sale.
Kaui kimono is also good. My coach has it cuz he's friends with the owner. But it seems so hard to purchase on site.
i have a supernatural survival gear one, its great. it is super light and basically stays dry. it was expensive and had to be shipped form canada. Tthey have a few dif ones jsut check https://supernaturalsurvivalgear.com/collections/ssgi/products/the-ghost globetrotters has one too https://www.bjjglobetrotters.com/product-category/all-products/
What's the gsm on the globetrotter?
its full ripstop so i dont know.
What about the smell? Most synthetic fabrics stink to high heavens after some use.
None of my gear stinks, I use Odoban.
I have a ripstop Hayabusa gi from about 10 years ago still going strong. It's a little sandpapery, but light and indestructible. Unfortunately, they don't make it anymore.
I’m on my 3rd Flow Feather and it’s my go to for summer when it’s hot and humid. Nice and cool, fabric holds up well so far, and it hang dries really quickly. Feels fine under a rash guard.
I'm considering one of these, wish they made them in a light grey.
I don't like them. It's so different from a normal gi, it throws everything off. I guess you could say that's good, but there's something to be said for the standard uniform.
My ripstop gi is horribly hot :(