Rupture claims they have developed the most advanced rash guard in the world, yes I know that’s a bold statement. Is it true, or just marketing fluff? Read on Gear Junkies and find out!
Durability
Just check out the washing instructions to the right, I’ve yet to see a rash guard that tells you to basically wash it however you want. I did not dare to wash this one in bleach to test it out, but I assume they would have a lot of complaints if it were not true. I can say though, this is a very durable rash guard. I have no worries throwing this sucker in with my knee brace or other Velcro gear items. I did have a small stitching issue on the cuff of the left sleeve, but I fixed it and have not had an issue since. Be sure to watch the video review because I talk about it more there.
I wore the Rupture PTSi rash guard out hiking once this past summer and it worked great. I was off the trail a bit and was weaving my way through two pine trees. A low hanging branch had snapped off close to the trunk of one of the trees, and as I passed between them the sharp edge caught my arm. I thought for sure that it had snagged and tore a hole in my rash guard because my arm was pretty sore from it. I reached down and felt nothing, I looked it all over in astonishment, but I could find nothing wrong with the rash guard. Later that night when I got home I looked at my arm and that tree limb had actually scraped me hard enough to draw blood. I don’t think any of my other rash guards would have come away from that without any signs of damage. Now that’s durability!
Below is the video review, but please head on over to the website http://www.bjjgearjunkie.com to read the full written review and check out more pictures.
What a cool concept and sick design for a Bjj rash guard. Often times skilled fighters and Bjj players are referred to as “beasts” or “he/she is such a beast!” Props to Manto for tapping into the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu culture and producing this product. I first saw this rash guard on Dean Lister at the 2011 ADCC event as he smashed through his divisions. Now I know what everyone is thinking, but I can tell you that just because you put this rash guard on and step out on the mat, it does not make you a beast. I learned this the hard way while reviewing it!
Below is the video review, but please head on over to the website http://www.bjjgearjunkie.com to read the full written review and check out more pictures.
Recently I ordered a Dragao Arm Lock Series Gi from www.mmagearpimp.com. When it was all said and done I believe it cost about $188 USD. I heard really good things about Dragao and of course I checked out www.jokerjitsu.com for reviews before making my decision. This will be a two part review. The second part will be after a month or so of rolling in it, so you all can see how its held up. For background I have a Koral Lite, an Atama Mundial #7 and a Koral MKM. I also have owned a Keiko Raca at one point. All of these pictures were taken after the Gi had been soaked in vinegar and washed through the rinse cycle twice then hung to dry. Little to no shrinking occurred.
My first impressions of the Gi when I first opened the package were I was surprised how light the Gi top was. Also that both the top and the bottom were pretty stiff and it was going to take a while to break them in. After trying it on I was pleasantly surprised at how snug it fit for an A2. I am currently not training for any competitions so I weight about 165 and I’m around 5 8′. My Atama fits so baggy it feels like I’m wearing a trash bag while training. The Dragao fits more like my Koral Lite which is an A1. Again this was a good thing and it didn’t shrink any after I washed it twice in cold water and air dried.
After rolling in it for the first time last night, I can say that the top softened up pretty fast and was comfortable to wear over a rashguard. The pants on the other hand are a bit suspect. They are good in terms of length, but they are a bit baggy around the waist. When I tie them there is a bit of balloon action going on. They are still stiff and I think it will take many washings before they will relax a bit. I’m still not sure I like them yet or not. They may be good for training, but not for competition. I’ll make sure I touch more on this in part 2 of the review. Now on to some pictures!
I hope everyone enjoyed the first part of this review. If anyone has any questions or needs any measurements, I would be happy to answer or assist.
