This is the belt review, which will focus mainly on the Kataaro and Eosin Panther belts. The other belts are nothing special, but they will be used to contrast what sets apart Kataaro and Eosin from such belts.
As with any other gear, you make your own judgment if spending more than $50 on a belt is worth it. My goal is to provide information and point out the differences between the belts so that others can make somewhat of an informed decision.
I can tell you, from experience, that any of these belts will do their job, which is holding your lapels in place for a period of time.
Size, color, thickness, width, rows of stitching, weight and craftsmanship (mainly for Kataaro and Eosin Panther) will be discussed and these attributes are done objectively.
The feel of the belt and the looks are subjective, so they might not carry as much weight.
Padilla & Sons
Free belt with my gi.
Color: White
Size and length: 5 104.5”
Width: 3.9cm
Thickness:
Rows of stitching: 8
Weight: 176g
Fuji
My Judo belt. Given to me by instructor
Color: Yellow
Size and length: 5 104.5
Width: 4.5cm
Thickness:
Rows of stitching: 9
Weight: 216g
Academy belt
Blue belt (light). Given to me by my instructor. My dog got to it and tore it up, so those are the white spots you see.
Color: Blue
Size and length: A2 101.5”
Width: 3.8cm
Thickness:
Rows of stitching: 8
Weight: 285g
As with any other gear, you make your own judgment if spending more than $50 on a belt is worth it. My goal is to provide information and point out the differences between the belts so that others can make somewhat of an informed decision.
I can tell you, from experience, that any of these belts will do their job, which is holding your lapels in place for a period of time.
Size, color, thickness, width, rows of stitching, weight and craftsmanship (mainly for Kataaro and Eosin Panther) will be discussed and these attributes are done objectively.
The feel of the belt and the looks are subjective, so they might not carry as much weight.
Padilla & Sons
Free belt with my gi.
Color: White
Size and length: 5 104.5”
Width: 3.9cm
Thickness:
Rows of stitching: 8
Weight: 176g
Fuji
My Judo belt. Given to me by instructor
Color: Yellow
Size and length: 5 104.5
Width: 4.5cm
Thickness:
Rows of stitching: 9
Weight: 216g
Academy belt
Blue belt (light). Given to me by my instructor. My dog got to it and tore it up, so those are the white spots you see.
Color: Blue
Size and length: A2 101.5”
Width: 3.8cm
Thickness:
Rows of stitching: 8
Weight: 285g
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