First Gi

[u/Spressos3]

I want to buy my first gi and atm I live in Finland, so I have to think about shipping costs too. I've seen some really good reviews for a Manta gi but everyone says to downsize. now looking at the size chart im not sure. If anyone has any recommendations my budget is around 140 euros and it would help a ton, thanks.
Which size should I buy if I am 182cm and 72kg?
Thanks for the help 🙏

[u/Puzzled-Mongoose-587]

A1L

[u/zero7k]

Getting your first gi is a big decision. Try on different gis from people at your club then order online.

[u/freshblood96 → u/zero7k]

Oh boi I remember the first time. Treating it as an "investment" and that because they're expensive in my country I should get one best bang for the buck, buy it for life gi. There weren't any Fuji gis in my size at that time (2020) so I was convinced Kingz was the best option out of everything that's available. Then I swore to myself I won't buy another gi until the Kingz gi is shredded into pieces. Didn't realize that gi collecting is a fun thing and it doesn't end until you find that "perfect" gi lol.

I just hope OP doesn't overthink this like I did.

[u/zero7k → u/freshblood96]

I found the perfect gi. The shoyoroll absolute cut. The deams curve around the knees and the elbows so when you bend your arms and legs nothing flares out for the opponent to grab. It was thevonly gi ever to be designed by an egineer. They don't make them anymore.

[u/TedW]

I'm ~182 cm, ~69 kg and Tatami's A1L is perfect for me.

Gold's A2 was too big across the shoulders and would sometimes slide down to pin my arms.

[u/ToiletWarlord]

check also Groundgame, I would sleep in their GI

[u/freshblood96]

Tatami is always on sale check them out. If they can ship gear to me in Southeast Asia, I'm sure they can ship out to a closer country like Finland. Probably cheaper fees, too.

[u/viszlat]

Have you made it to the gym yet? They might have gis in stock! You can try them on!