Shrinking however was a bitch. Joe recommends not machine drying it, and not hot washing it. Perhaps I should of gone a size down (A3) but after 2 hot washes, and about 30-40 mins in the dryer on hot I got the top to desired size. So it will shrink, you may just have to be patient with it.
Me in the gi PRE-Shrinking
Me in the gi PRE-Shrinking
After I got it to shrink by threatening it with my hatred for all things not pink, it fit rather nice and snug, a little looser than my Vulkan and Pearl but I have put on a bit of weight since I reviewed those, so maybe thats why they're snug anyway.
Me in the gi after shrinking
Other shots after shrinking
Overall, the gi is very durable so far, doesn't fall apart in the wash like other gi's, and I can't really say more about it. It's a solid, very affordable kimono compared to alot of the overpriced products out there right now. Joe is a pleasure to deal with also.
Rating: 10/10
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~Foz