'All Japan Pitch®' - VANQUISHER 2018 VERSION Tournament Model Kendo Bogu Set

 

Reach peak performance with VANQUISHER – our one of a kind tournament model!

Specially developed to be lightweight and quick-drying, every aspect of the VANQUISHER has been chosen with regard to achieving the ultimate tournament model Bogu set! 4mm stitching, Orizashi reinforcements and micropunched Clarino Kote palms makes for a lightweight and quick-drying Bogu set ideal for competitions or travel. Our tournamet model is the armour of choice for seceral members of the Japanese National Team (pictured).

Features:

• Exceptionally lightweight - ideal for tournaments!
• Quick-drying and light-weight with Orizashi cotton reinforcements and micro-punched Kote palms
• 4mm ‘All Japan Pitch-zashi’ stitching for durability
• IBB All Japan ‘Pearl’ Mengane reinforced with Titanium bars in the strike zone

The Men features our original, Japan-Made IBB All Japan ‘Pearl’ Mengane: Lightweight Duralumin construction with robust Titanium top bars in the strike zone. Improved balance and vision makes it easier to keep the right posture and perform various techniques correctly. The inside of the Mengane has a refined appearance, thanks to its discreet, matte gray finish.

The cotton Uchiwa is absorbent and elastic, allowing for a perfect fit and an unparalleled level of comfort while wearing the Men.

The Mendare have been shortened enough to allow you to move your shoulders without hindrance, yet maintain a dignified appearance! An angled cut and diagonal stitching ensures maximum flexibility. The VANQUISHER Mendare are extra thin and lightweight, allowing you to move freely and react quickly. 4mm stitch width allows the Mendare to maintain the ideal shape with minimum effort.

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Freedom of movement – down to your fingertips! Our Yoroi-gata Kazari gives the feeling of each individual finger being encased in padding, maximizing maneuverability. This allows you to move your hands freely. The Kote palms are made with the utmost care to allow you accurate feedback and feel from you Shinai, letting you maneuver it with ease. The 4mm stitching ensures both flexibility and protection.

Our specially cut, perfectly angled EGURI wrist joint allows you to move naturally and without hindrance. Executing techniques becomes much easier with this innovative design! The lightweight Kote Futon lets you move quickly and react instantly without being weighed down; paramount for any competing Kendo practitioner!

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Both the Tare and Tare Himo are tapered to fit your body, making it easy to tie and ensuring a comfortable fit around your abdomen. The Tare stays in place even during vigorous competitions and gives a good range of motion.

Diagonally cut and supple, the Tare naturally forms to the correct shape, giving the wearer a dignified look. Seven rows of Dankazari embroidery means the Tare is both durable and flexible enough to let you move up and down from Sonkyo with ease.

Every gram counts when looking to produce the most light-weight Tare possible. By removing the Urakawa, the VANQUISHER Tare is made exceptionally light, allowing you to move nimbly and quickly in the heat of battle!

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Approximate Weight:

Includes FREE Himo, Chichikawa, Tenugui, and Deluxe All Japan Brand Do Cover!

Larger or irregular sizes may require additional cost and/or production time.

Please note that the following Men sizes (69, 70, 71, 72) are currently order-made only. Production time is up to two months. 

 * NB: Although we are perfectly able to craft almost any size, please note that we might have to ask you for extra fees and extra crafting time if your measurements are out of the Japanese standards, since it will require extra materials, special designs and extra work for our craftsmen.