Anyone buy this in an A3? If so, how much does it weight? Also, is it IBJJF tournament legal?
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I bought the A3, it weighs 3lbs on the dot. I used it to compete in the US Open a couple days ago and it's definitely IBJJF approved. Also it's one of the most comfortable Gi's I've ever owned...and I own some really top level Gi's.
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Great choices of plane and brakes. Make sure it is not the mineral spec caliper. The SL 6 is low viscosity for ABS, since you don't have ABS, I'm pretty sure you want to use the the straight "SL" version, but just call them to verify: Technical or order support: tel +33 (0) 492 201 619 Fax +33 (0) 492 526 966 e-mail contact@beringer-aero.com
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Attempted to weigh it, and I come up with something around 2.5 lbs. for the upper (dark colored) motor/grip part attached to the blade assembly (the long, lower metallic piece). It is substantial feeling but pretty easy to handle. You could (and should?) use two hands while operating it.
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I've had the Sole E35 for almost a year and have not had a problem. It is solid and the closest I could get to gym quality for $1100. It's only used by my wife and I, so the use has not been too heavy.
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I went to pick mine up after satisfying myself that they were indeed made in Japan. My experience with my old Canon A-20 Powershot convinced me there's a difference. I'd just purchased it (2002 ?) and the next week they introduced the A-40 which offered video as well. Since I was still inside my 30 day return window I picked up the A-40 and compared the two in detail for a couple of weeks. The A-20 was made in Japan and the A-40 was made in Malaysia, or Singapore, or Myanmar. I can't remember exactly. Big difference! Fit and finish was superb on the Japanese version. Poor on the other. In one of the zoom steps I came to see an out-of-focus area where the Japanese version was consistently sharp. I returned the A-40 and kept the A-20. Still works great. Now the 780. I went to Best-Buy to pick it up and at the last second I decided I'd better verify that it was Japanese too. Nope, it was Chinese. I explained my concerns to the checker and requested to examine their inventory for the Japanese version I wanted. Fortunately, I was in luck. There was only one amongst several Chinese examples. I snapped it up and it's been just wonderful. To be completely fair and honest I must confess that my earlier experience with the A-20 may not have any validity today. I didn't do an in-depth comparison between the Chinese/Japanese versions. For all I Know the Chinese version is the superior of the two. I was simply relying on my limited, singular experience. The reviews here at Amazon are pretty accurate. My only issue is the audible noise in video mode. If it's a quiet setting you WILL hear it. Not a problem for me. I use it mostly for dirtbiking, snowmobiling, and boating.
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Use the size chart provided, but mine did not shrink that much. I use a hybusa and gameness BJJ kimono size A3, and I wash and dry mine, they are both still competition legal.
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I appreciate your help. You may see another comment/question from me -- please pardon any duplicates. But I saw an Everlast "weight" atop a speed bag platform at Champion boxing and would like to buy that. Again, thanks. Ron
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Marie, have you heard when the Cowon A3 will be released in the U.S.?I've tried looking for information on the official cowon site, but there isn't any mention of an upcoming A3.
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I think it is around 300. It actually broke a while ago. Most of my airsoft guns have broken, unfortunately.
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Am Standard Champion is the best. Look nowhere else. You will not be dissapointed.
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I am 6'1" and weigh 200 pounds. I bought the A4 and it is huge on me. It fits like a judo gi and the cuffs are past my wrists even after washing and drying in HOT over 5 times! When rolling with the A4 my opponent is always trying to choke me out using my own gi. I am buying an A2 or A3 and returning the A4.
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Thanks for all the replies. Don't understand it, but my 900 will not go in under normal hand pressure, and I'm afraid to force any harder. I wouldn't worry about cracking the stand, but I sure don't want to break the flash base! Will play this weekend and if I can't make it work, looks like the AS-21 for me!
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The fuzion site ad clearly says 165 pounds. The razor a5 says220. They appear to be virtually identical. I,m 205...guess I'll ride it till it (i bought the cityglide)disintegrates. Should add excitement. I.m just going to cruise as that is what it is for.
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For me, the Axis lock is the best and easily closes the deal. The Adamas feels better in my hand. And not until you get up around the ZT 0301 do you find anything as strong as the Benchmade.
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I have this model and I'd say it's less than a pound, so theoretically it's not that heavy. Of course the longer you use it the heavier it feels since your arm gets tired, but that's a separate issue...goodluck
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Well I'm about the same height and weigh a little more so I recommend u go for an "A3" Gi. That's what I got and I have plenty of room
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It's impossible to say when you're dealing with the Internetj, but you already know that. Just make sure you can return it if it's fake. Regarding the price, it's not too low. I paid about $179 for mine at a local gun shop a few years ago, so $169 is about right. Benchmade has been making the 940 for 10 years, so I wouldn't expect to pay MSRP anywhere. If it's a fake, it's not because of the price.