About the product
We carry Gi Kumite Predator from Shinka Combat because the quality holds up to what a kumite gi goes through, and because we keep it in stock in quantities that cover a whole class. It is ultralight - the gi feels like a feather, and that is what counts when techniques have to come fast. The air holes are placed strategically, so the air reaches where the body needs to get rid of heat, and the trousers are elastic and adapt to the shape of the body. The fabric is 100 percent polyester, which keeps both shape and colour through repeated washing and DOES NOT SHRINK.
Benefits
- 100 percent polyester: Keeps shape and colour wash after wash.
- Strategic air holes: Cools where the body needs it.
- Easy care: Quick-drying and easy to keep clean.
- In stock in quantity: Enough to equip a whole class.
Use
- Club training: The gi used every session, all season.
- Gradings: Has to fit properly when the exam is taken.
- Competitions: A clean, intact gi when you compete.
- Technique work: Enough freedom of movement for low stances and high kicks.
Care
- Wash at 30 degrees without fabric softener
- Air dry - never in a tumble dryer
- Hang up while wet, so the creases fall out
- Use a pre-wash rather than a higher temperature
- Wash with white or light clothes
Specifications
- Category
- karate uniforms
- Item number
- SC-T-4000600
- Manufacturer
- Budoxperten ApS, Hvidovre, DK
Sizes and codes
| Variant | EAN |
|---|---|
| 185 cmSC-T-4000600-185 | 1233456101062 |
| 190 cmSC-T-4000600-190 | 1233456101079 |
Questions and answers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Which size should I choose?
The number in the selector is YOUR HEIGHT in centimetres, not the measurement of the gi. If you are 172 cm, the rule points to 170: take the size at or just below your height. Build adjusts it - if you have broad shoulders, or fall between two steps, take the larger; if you are slim and below average height, take the smaller. This gi does not shrink - the fabric is synthetic and keeps its measurements wash after wash. So choose exactly the size your height corresponds to, and do not add anything. This model comes in ten steps from 140 to 200 cm, in 5 cm steps. If in doubt, call us with your height and we will work it out together.
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What does the number in oz mean?
It is the weight of the fabric - oz stands for ounces, and the number tells you how heavy a piece of the fabric is. It is the other half of the choice alongside size. A light gi of 3.5 to 5 oz is made for kumite, that is sparring, where the fabric must not slow you down, and it dries quickly. A heavy gi of 12 to 14 oz stands stiff, gives an audible snap on a technique and can take being pulled at - that is the gi for kata, the set forms, for tradition and for styles with grips and throws. In between, around 8 to 10 oz, is the ordinary training gi. If in doubt, ask the coach what the club uses.
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Can the gi be embroidered with a name or club logo?
Yes, we do our own embroidery. A club logo requires that the club has approved it and that we have the logo as an embroidery file - check under add-ons whether your club is already set up, and otherwise ask your club's coach or buyer. Note one condition: an embroidered gi can be neither exchanged nor returned, as it cannot be resold. So be sure of the size first, and remember to allow for the shrinkage.
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How do I wash the gi?
Wash at 30 degrees without fabric softener - softener closes the fabric and removes its ability to wick sweat. Let the gi air dry and keep it out of the tumble dryer; it is the heat that really shrinks and wears it. Hang it up while it is still wet, so the creases fall out by themselves and you avoid ironing. If it needs a high temperature to get clean, use a pre-wash instead - it is gentler than turning up the heat.