Overall

The anticipation of this Gi arriving to my house was through the roof. When it finally arrived, I was absolutely blown away. This Gi is top of the line stuff. Amazing quality and amazing design. The colors contrast beautifully, the top is extremely light and that pants are just outright phenomenal (the virtually non-existent belt loop system is drool worthy). The tailored fit of the tops and pants is exceptionally slimming on me. At $149 it's not the cheapest Gi out there, but for the construction quality and beautiful design, I think it stomps all over the retail prices of Shoyoroll gis right now.

Gi Reviewed: A2 on a 5'10” 195lb frame.

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Omega Maniac Gi Review Video

About the Shaka

Jacket

Premium light weight pearl weave

One piece jacket (no back seam)

Triple stitch reinforced construction

EVA foam collar

Tailored fit

Custom embroideries and inner tape

Pants

10oz Cotton pants

Pearl weave gusset

Pearl weave knee pads

Enclosed drawstring system w/ rope drawstring

Triple stitch reinforced construction

Tailored fit

Custom embroideries and inner tape

Top

The Gi is a very light Pearl weave that is soft on the inside and relatively scratchy on the outside. I think Omega Maniac got the jacket perfect for those looking to impede your opponent while feeling comfortable yourself. An opponent likened it to “sandpaper”.

The jacket is a slimmer tailored fit that looks tailored to my body (when I've skipped Chipotle for lunch).



Much like a lot of Gi's lately the sleeves are quite slim at the wrist and throughout the arm, but no impediment of movement was experienced by me.

I was skeptical of the small orange collar accent turning out well, but have to put the skepticism to rest because it looks GORGEOUS. I thought it would look overdone, but it doesn't.

The logos on the sleeves (embroidery) and on the front part of the skirt (patch) are simple and aesthetically pleasing.

The inside seam taping on the skirt and sleeves look clean and I had zero issues with scratchiness.

I found the collar to be of decent thickness, very average for the Gi's weight.

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Bottom

I have experienced crappy belt loop systems before, I dread testing any new “innovative” belt loop system. The Omega Maniac Shaka & Vibe belt loop systems smacked me across the face and made me a believer.

There are no loops, the rope runs all the way through and you tie it in a small space in the front. It doesn't bunch and stays together well.

Overall these pants are my hands down favorite of any Gi I have ever worn. Ever. They don't restrict my movement at all while still being slimmer to the leg than most companies.