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My main rotation gi is an Origin Axiom which is a damn fine gi. I don't like the patches but can live with them. I need another gi for my rotation and am considering the Isami DW Sashiko.
Has anyone worn or handled both of these gis to speak to relative fit, thickness and comfort?
If Origin made a plain Axiom with no patches, I would get that and call it a day. What's steering me toward the Isami is having recently rolled in my old mid-grade Judo DW from the 90's - it's not even a premium gi but is softer, better made and more bulletproof than any BJJ gi I've ever seen including the Axiom. I used it for almost 5 years and it probably has another 5 in it. Unfortunately it fits like a tent (90's Judo gis were baggier than current).
Chokesports has a plain DW Sashiko with no patches for the same price Origin is charging for the 2018 Axiom. Alternatively, I could separately get the Isami jacket + Origin pants (which are great) for about the same price.
Thoughts?
Has anyone worn or handled both of these gis to speak to relative fit, thickness and comfort?
If Origin made a plain Axiom with no patches, I would get that and call it a day. What's steering me toward the Isami is having recently rolled in my old mid-grade Judo DW from the 90's - it's not even a premium gi but is softer, better made and more bulletproof than any BJJ gi I've ever seen including the Axiom. I used it for almost 5 years and it probably has another 5 in it. Unfortunately it fits like a tent (90's Judo gis were baggier than current).
Chokesports has a plain DW Sashiko with no patches for the same price Origin is charging for the 2018 Axiom. Alternatively, I could separately get the Isami jacket + Origin pants (which are great) for about the same price.
Thoughts?
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