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| Subject : Very good quality! Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Premium Quality Hand Stitched Kote 1.2 bu Stitching Link : Here Poster : A.Mayer Date Posted : 29/01/2012 Comments : Very good Kote, nearly no breaking in needed. Would and will buy again! Only flaw is the delivery to Germany via EMS and GDSK. GDSK makes the delivery and customs service quite expensive. :  |
| Subject : Great Buy Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Deluxe Keikogi and Hakama Combination Set (Power Dry Gi & #8800 Hakama) Link : Here Poster : Lucas Date Posted : 23/01/2012 Comments : I've been shopping around for a nice kendo uniform to add to the rotation of my Iaido gear and I have to say, I'm going to be wearing this uniform a lot more than the others. Very good heavy-weight material on the hakama and the deluxe keikogi fits better than any gi I've purchased. The shipping only took about 5 days to send to the central valley, california. The price was substantially lower than comparable uniforms on competing websites. Though as a rule, indigo dyed clothes MUST be washed several times prior to wearing...or you'll turn blue. I washed my 3 times on cold with an extra rinse. :  |
| Subject : Outstanding Look Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Premium MEN with Black IBB/TAC Gane (Grill) and Black Buchi Link : Here Poster : Amy L Date Posted : 04/11/2011 Comments : Bought this and was shipped to me in about 5 weeks. I have an extra small head so they made a small size one for me. This looks awesome! Looks so dark ~ :  |
| Subject : Loving this Rating : 10 of 10 Product : High quality T/C Hakama Tetron & Cotton (Blue) Link : Here Poster : Spec Date Posted : 10/10/2011 Comments : There are many pros and cons to go with this hakama... Pro: - Hold the folds extremely well (perfect for lazy people like me). - Warm (What can I say? I'm used to the 32 degree C back home). - Much lighter than the traditional hakama. Con: - Does not give the same feel. - The sound it makes when moving around (but then again, the Dojo is anything but a quiet place). - Does not offer as much protection (Your tare is your last line of defense against bad do-uchi!) Some will love while others might hate this special hakama. Personally, I would go to the shop in Richmond and try this out. The customer service is awesome (wink) and definitely worth your time. :  |
| Subject : Nice Gi Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Single layered Keikogi with pattern (Blue) Link : Here Poster : Spec Date Posted : 10/10/2011 Comments : The single layer have its advantage. Sure its cheaper, but also it dries off easier compare to double-layer. Pro: The feeling this gi gives is on the "rugged" side (who wants a Keikogi to be soft and smooth anyway?), but it does not get in the way when practicing. Con: The sleeves are kind short, which means after the Kote is worn it still leaves 1-2 inch of forearm uncovered. Maybe its a personal preference but I would rather have longer sleeves just in case.. :  |
| Subject : Could be better Rating : 6 of 10 Product : Aramid Flexible Bogu Bag with Cotton Lining and backstraps Link : Here Poster : Spec Date Posted : 10/10/2011 Comments : Well...its the bag that does its job. The bogu can be fit in this bag with ease, plus various pockets to put extra tsuba and other small items. The strap on top also helps to secure the bogu inside, plus hakama and gi can be folded and locked in place, making them very easy to access. It would be perfect, however, if: - The shoulder "padding" is thicker, reduce the pain from the bogu's weight. - The "bottom" of this bag is inserted a piece of plastic, sadly it breaks easily, making the bag unstable when left standing. :  |
| Subject : Awesome for beginners Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Top Quality 5MM/2.5MM Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Spec Date Posted : 10/10/2011 Comments : The 5mm Bogu set was perfect for beginner. The bigger stitch width makes the process of "breaking-in" easier, while "cushion" the strikes easily. The Kote is comfortable, but extra padding around the knuckle and wrist area would definitely help to maximize comfort. Overall, the 5mm/2.5mm bogu set is very light it can be worn all day (tested), does its job surprisingly well in comparison with the price and is perfect for beginner kendoka who are on budget. Definitely recommended. :  |
| Subject : ichiban Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Premium Quality Hand Stitched Tare 1.2 bu Stitching with Deer leather Link : Here Poster : kawasaki Date Posted : 09/08/2011 Comments : Properly the protection of the family jewels for best practices. :  |
| Subject : Great Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Deluxe 4MM/2MM Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Ray Date Posted : 03/06/2011 Comments : This is an excellent bogu, comfortable as well as beautiful, made with an attention to every detail. Hard to find something of that level for the price! Bogushop’s people are both friendly and efficient. As I am big and tall, somes pieces of the bogu as well as a hakama and keikogi have been order-made at no extra cost, and were shipped in even less than the announced 3 weeks delivery-time. The tailor-made hakama in particular is first-rate. Be sure to handwash (machine wash cold gentle cycle is ok) hakama and gi at least twice otherwise you will turn completely blue :-) but this goes with the beautiful natural indigo dying. Among other items deserving special mention are the excellent shinais (especially the Tadatsune dobari style) and the lovely and lightweight Aramid bogu bag and shinai bag. Last, I would tell my fellow European kendoist that they should be shopping at Bogushop without hesitation, as even when including shipping price and import tax, the price stays well below the current European prices. :  |
| Subject : Good services and good quality Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Deluxe 4MM/2MM Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Jason K. Date Posted : 05/05/2011 Comments : I have heard various comments about bogushop and know that they have been around for several years. I am a very skeptical person always want to see and feel the bogu before I purchase them (my first set was bought in Japan). After seeing Bogushop at the Steveston Taikai I visited their showroom. The place is off a residential area and you have to call for an appointment before you go, which I find it’s a bit of a hassle. However, the owners are very professional and friendly. They carry an extensive line of products at their Richmond showroom, and have all the sizes. I bought a 4/2mm set since it’s my second set I knew what size I wanted. My friend also bought the same set and it’s his first set so he wasn’t sure about the sizes. The owners were very helpful and patient in determining the right sizes. They let my friend try on every single part of the bogu and made sure everything fits. The service was excellent. Now I have been using the 4/2mm set for about 2 months now and everything is great. The quality is good for what you pay for and it’s quite comparable to my first set which I bought in Japan years ago. Everything fits comfortably after I broke in the men and kote. The only downside is that the black paint on the men started to chip but I guess that’s regular wear and tear. After all, my experience with bogushop was very positive and since they are in Vancouver I am going to buy my future kendo needs from them. : |
| Subject : Excellent koban Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Size 39 "Ryougi" Doubari style with Koban (Oval) grip Shinai Link : Here Poster : kendo81 Date Posted : 03/05/2011 Comments : unlike other Koban shinai i've used, this Koban shinai has a bigger grip and feels really oval. felt great! :  |
| Subject : Great set of bogu Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Deluxe 4MM/2MM Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Jared Date Posted : 04/04/2011 Comments : This is my first set of bogu, so far it is really good. I really like the combo of 4mm/2mm. Looks really sharp. Also the owners have been excellent to deal with. They are both professional and friendly. They helped me fit all my bogu and made sure I was happy with everything I purchased. I will defenitly be shopping here for my future kendo needs. : |
| Subject : Not too heavy Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Short 6 Slates Bamboo Suburi Shinai - 70cm Link : Here Poster : Wooyong Date Posted : 31/03/2011 Comments : This is about same weight as a regular shinai. I bought it for travelling but later used it at home, works good. :  |
| Subject : Great! Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Deluxe #8000 Fabric 100% Cotton Hakama (Blue) Link : Here Poster : Mina Date Posted : 30/03/2011 Comments : Hey, I just received my new hakama. The shipping was very fast - 5 days from ordering (even though it came from Shanghai). The hakama is amazing, the real thing, great material and shape. Of course, I washed it immediately 2 times, (or it will leave a lot of indigo on your skin (that is how the real indigo dye should do). :  |
| Subject : fairly Good Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Premium 2MM Japanese Deer Leather Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Asa Date Posted : 04/03/2011 Comments : this set is a very good buy. It has superb quality and beautiful detailing. Bought this set 1 year ago and it still in very good quality. this set is compariable to top quality 2mm sets out there offered by high-end stores. With such a good price I am very pleased by the quality and craftmenship this set offers. :  |
| Subject : excellent product excellent price!!! Rating : 10 of 10 Product : White 5MM High Quality Machine Stitched Bogu (Customize) Link : Here Poster : Marco Sánchez Date Posted : 24/02/2011 Comments : I bought one for my girlfriend and we are very happy with this bogu, actually was our better choice on a white bogu!!! :  |
| Subject : BOHS2MM-2A01 Rating : 10 of 10 Product : 2.0bu High Quality Hand Stitched Bogu Link : Here Poster : przemek Date Posted : 12/05/2010 Comments : Awsome Bogu especially with black grill it took some time to get it but... this wasn't a wasted time im look damn "scar" and also pretty good customer servis :  |
| Subject : Just enough, ;D Rating : 8 of 10 Product : High Quality Nylon Bogubag (Black) Link : Here Poster : Javier Date Posted : 04/05/2010 Comments : Its kind of small, though if you know how to pack you bogu and keep it tidy, no problem at all! Nice, perfect size for normal size bogu for and adult. :  |
| Subject : kerenn Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Premium Custom 50 Slates Imitation Bamboo Do (choose your own Mune) Link : Here Poster : liva Date Posted : 11/04/2010 Comments : perfect Do :  |
| Subject : Great Product Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Aramid Flexible Shinai Bag with Cotton Lining (Holds 3-4 Shnai) Link : Here Poster : E. Ushio, Lihue Kendo Club Date Posted : 10/04/2010 Comments : This is a modern, durable and stylish bag, perfect for three size 39 dobari shinai. :  |
| Subject : #10000 Fabric 100% Cotton Hakama Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Premium #10000 Fabric 100% Cotton Hakama (Blue Or White) Link : Here Poster : bengu Date Posted : 09/04/2010 Comments : It has good fabric but paint of hakama is not stable. It painted all other cloths and also my hand in my first wearing. There should be a attention like wash before wearing. : |
| Subject : Highly recommended quality product Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Premium Quality Hand Stitched Kote 1.2 bu Stitching Link : Here Poster : E. Ushio, Lihue Kendo Club Date Posted : 14/03/2010 Comments : Based on a positive assessment of Bogushop by a Canada-based sensei, I visited their website, perused the product line and decided to purchase and try the 1.2 bu kote model as a backup to my several sets of Japanese-made hand stitched kote. One thing I appreciate is that Bogushop, unlike some other vendors, is fully-open about their products, down to the country of origin or each component. In the case of this model, 100% Japanese components combined with final assembly at the Bogushop factory result in a product that is aesthetically indistinguishable from Japanese-made kote. Functionally, whereas these are assembled and fitted on an order by order basis (like a custom-made set), I found the fit and feel to be superb, requiring practically no break-in. At the current price, I haven’t found a better value anywhere. : |
| Subject : worth a buy Rating : 8 of 10 Product : Premium 2MM Japanese Deer Leather Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Stan Date Posted : 02/03/2010 Comments : I am not so sure about the other cheaper sets as I believe in you get what you pay for but this set gets my money worth : |
| Subject : Good set for the price Rating : 10 of 10 Product : Premium 2MM Japanese Deer Leather Machine Stitched Bogu Set (Customize) Link : Here Poster : Jammie Canny Date Posted : 02/03/2010 Comments : I had another 2mm bogu in the past from another retailer that is about $300 more expensive than this set but this set turns out to be just as good but at a much cheaper price. I'd go with this set. : |
| Subject : Good for the price Rating : 8 of 10 Product : High Quality 7MM Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Avatar Date Posted : 27/01/2010 Comments : Its a relatively inexpensive set. you are not going to get the most beautiful bogu ever but it serves fine functionally :  |
| Subject : should work well Rating : 4 of 10 Product : High Quality 7MM Machine Stitched Bogu Set (In Stock) Link : Here Poster : Samuel Hays Date Posted : 22/01/2010 Comments : : |
