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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Tough Uniform Jun 24, 2009
By Trevor L. Carter
"trevor_carter"
I've owned this uniform for about a month now and have grappled with it on about two dozen times. We grapple full on, live and this thing has taken a beating. Like other reviewers, I wish I had bought a little bigger size because I washed and dried my Gi top (that's a no no) and it shrank a little. It still fits, but it's very tight. I'll probably end up buying a whole new uniform soon.
Overall, this is a very tough uniform that I see lasting for years.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
love the gi. and the company. Apr 29, 2009
By Drew E. Grubich
i'm a long time martial arts and amazon shopper, and i have to say, Piranha gear is hands down the best company i've dealth with in both arenas.
This is a great GREAT value. It's the approximate quality of a koral traing gi without the koral patches on it. And the shipping is like, comedically fast. I ordered on a friday night, and my gi and shorts were at my door on Monday morning. No extra cost for crazzy fast shipping, that was just the normal option. I know, I sound like a paid spokesperson. I'm not. I'm just really impressed by the level of customer seervice these guys have. Every order comes with a handwritten note on the receipt with a thank you note from Bill. I'm honestly not sure what the note says, because Bill's handwriting is 100% illegeble, but judging from how cool and accomidating he's been in the numerous emails I've got from him, I'm sure it's something lovely like "thanks, enjoy your products". Or possibly it's Korean. I'm not sure.
But truly, the quality of this gi (and the others i have, the vale tudo pants, everything else) is excellent quality. This single weave breathes fantastic, as I train in Tucson, az where it's about 250 degress in the training room with the air on. It's a rugged gi as well, easily standing up to whatever I can throw at it (I'm 250 pounds of awesome) and actually releases stains quite well (i bleed like an infant in a cactus patch).
I reccomend the elastic waist vs the drawstring one, as the elastic has a drawstring, too, and are a bit more comfortable. The pants are light weight, but have reinforced knee patches on the wear spots. The kimono is quite tough as noted before, and the lapels and sleeves resist stretching quite well despite hours of use.
as far as sizing, I'm one of those oddballs that prefers a little bit larger of a gi, so my A5 fits perfectly after washing with no dry. I can see, however, that if you like a tighter gi a run through the dryer should cinch it right up. I've read from other reviews these run a bit small: from what i can tell and talking to other with PG in my class the sizing chart they provide is dead on.
Also, the logo is pretty sweet, which i've slapped on my car and gi shoulders. If you're looking for a brand to get behind that's not played out like tapout or WW, and not co-opted by d-bags (affliction) this isw a great company that I have a strong belief will become big time in the near future.
Only complaint: I want a full back Piranha patch, Bill.
Anyhow, buy their stuff. you'll like it. I promise. And you know I wouldn't lie to you.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Gi Sep 13, 2009
By Joyce W. Davis
Nice beginner Gi. bought a3 and I am 5'8 185lbs. Fitment is good. Drawstring Pants are nice, stretch out a little after rolling though
Great gi at a great price. Jun 19, 2011
By Chris Bellmyer
I have just started taking Jiu-jitsu and was looking for something that was sturdy but also not going to cost me an arm and a leg. I was pleasantly surprised when I got it. The top is really heavy and doesn't feel like if my gi gets grabbed at that it'll stretch or fray easily. The sleeves are big compared to what some people might like or prefer, but I really don't mind because I don't have to worry about the sleeves being stretched out.
The pants are a nice touch too, the padded knees are beneficial since most of my time is spent on my knees in classes and sparring. The drawstring waist is alright though it can be a little hard to tighten up after being washed- not enough of an issue to be a deal breaker and I tie them up tight enough that they haven't been yanked off yet. If you don't like tying your pants, then I suggest getting the elastic waist.
Also don't be alarmed if you order according to your size and find that your gi is super big initially. Give it a good wash (according to the instructions they give you) and it'll shrink down. All in all, I really like this brand of gi and I think I'll be sticking with them in the future.
 Top is okay, bottoms are far from it Nov 23, 2010
By Bebop
The pants on these ripped within my first week of getting them. That's all I need to say about it.
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