Standard Dobari-Style Shinai "DOBARI TADAYOSHI" (Furnished)
Tadayoshi Large Grip Dobari Tournament shinai
As with our popular Tadayoshi Shinai, the Dobari Tadayoshi is designed for Kendoists with larger hands and like it balanced with the weight closer to the handle for a more balanced and controlled feel. Like the Tadayoshi, it is also made from the Keichiku Frosted Bamboo. The selection process however, is quite strict for the Dobari Tadayoshi to assure that the staves and nodes are perfectly matched to provide the user with feedback from the strike. This Shinai has been designed with balance and durability in mind.
| STYLE | STANDARD "DOBARI" |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL | "KEICHIKU" Bamboo |
| WEIGHT | 470g - 500g (#39 -Only bamboo-) |
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28mm | 34mm | 47mm | 24mm | 64.5cm |
"DOBARI" Style Shinai
The dobari style shinai as compared to the regular shinai is designed thicker at the base. As a result, the center of gravity is shifted to the base of the shinai, towards the handle, making it feel lighter when you swing. Also, due to the weight being centered in the handles, the dobari shinai gives the kendoka the ability to execute wrap around and kaeshi wazas at ease.
"KEICHIKU" Bamboo
Majority of shinai's out there are made of Keichiku bamboo. Keichiku bamboo is roughly 7-8cm in diameter and are harvested all year round in Taiwan. The high density fibers is said to contribute to the long life of the shinai. However, during import, or the storage they go through some dry conditions which may remove some of the natural oil and or moisture from the shinai resulting it easy to develop slivers on the shinai upon use. All our shinai has given special oil treatment in factory before shipment that can extend the life of shinai and increase the durability and resistance from being destroy by dehydration.
AOI QUALITY
Over 40 years of martial arts experience as well as listening to 10 years of customer's requests and input in order to provide the best in what the industry has to offer. The Aoi tag guarantees that the item has been developed for safety and comfort from the early stages of finding cutting edge materials, and crafting it with the highest of standards.
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