Hakama: Iwata or Tozando

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[johnwesgreen]

Hi Everyone,

I am planning to order my first Hakama. Given my preference I plan on ordering either the Iwata 10000 Indigo Blue Hakama or the Tozando Matsu Indigo Blue Hakama. They are both roughly the same price as such is one better than the other? Looking forward to hearing the various options.

John Wes Green
Old City Aikido
Philadelphia

[Steven]

Why limit yourself to just those two? We've been buying e-bogu hakama's.
http://www.e-bogu.com/Top-Quality-Aikido-Hakama-s/131.htm

Have held up quite well.

[johnwesgreen]

Hey Steven,

Thank you very much for you input. After getting feedback from literally everyone I know, the consensus was Iwata because the craftsmanship is better and the Iwata hakama tends to break in better, e.g. - conforms to the body like a glove. Thanks again. John