Place to get gear?

[FearlessFreep]

This has probably come up before, but we don't have an "equipment" forum (We should, and this should be a sticky topic : )

Anyway, what's your preferred online site for getting gear? As in striking pads and bags and such?

Thanks

 

[fireman00]

I'm a huge fan of karatedepot.com

 

[gixxershane]

www.centuryfitness.com

www.martialartsmart.com

there are a few others that i use now and then but i cant think of them at the time

 

[trueaspirer]

Yeah, I agree & recommend www.centuryfitness.com. I don't really know/use any others, though, sorry.

 

[TigerWoman]

http://www.superfoots.com/

Less expensive, and on shipping costs too. TW

 

[John Brewer]

Kellog's Combat Supplies

 

[Kacey]

Check these two threads: MA Suppliers and FMA Supply Links - both are stickied discussions about suppliers - the first is in The Locker Room, and the other is in Filipino Martial Arts.

 

[still learning]

Hello, Have you tried E-bay? Amazon? ......sometimes there are great deals..............Aloha

 

[FearlessFreep]

Thanks! I'll start looking

 

[Carol]

www.froogle.com

 

[Brandon Fisher]

Shureido USA www.shureidousa.com
Century www.centuryfitness.com

 

[pstarr]

Yeah, you'd be amazed at what you can save by getting equipment on ebay-

 

[Grenadier]

It depends on what you're seeking.

If you're looking for good (or premium) gi's, then it's probably a better idea to go directly to the manufacturer, and open up a wholesale account. I know for certain, that companies such as Kamikaze, as well as Tokon, will give you a significant discount off the retail prices they list on their sites, if you are a wholesale customer.

 

[Grenadier]

Yeah, you'd be amazed at what you can save by getting equipment on ebay-

Quite true. All sorts of great deals to be found.

Still, take what you see there with several grains of salt. I think several folks here got burnt by the guy selling the fake Tokaido uniforms.

 

[Nevada_MO_Guy]

Here are some good links.

http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10599

 

[ArmorOfGod]

In my opinion, you should stear clear of Century. The quality of the uniforms and gear is good (they are the leader in the US for a reason), but their prices are very high.

Go to http://www.martialartssupermarket.com for good prices on everything. I have been using them for over ten years now and am very happy. They give wholesale prices for Century, Proforce (I like Proforce), Macho, RheeMax and more. You don't have to have a wholesale account with them to get those wholesale prices either.

Also, I use KWON, but I have a wholesale account with them. Their quality is great, but their prices are as bad as Century's. Still, I use them because I get about 55% off of retail.

AoG

 

[Brandon Fisher]

You get what ya pay for thats why I like shureido gis, belts, and weapons.