Shinai's from Koei Color Catalogue

[Yellow Savage]

Hi I'm new to this forum and I would just wondering if someone can help me with a question regarding Shinai's in the Japanese Koei Color Catalgoue.

As I can not read Japanese I was wondering what are the difference in the following Shinai's with reference to page 62 of the Japanese Koei Color Catalgoue.

#31-126

#31-127

#31-128


The three models above are the same price in the catalogue but I would just like to know what the differences are.

I sent an email to Koei last week and have yet to receive a reply. Can someone please help me.

Thanking you in Advance

[Ryukyu]

You may have better luck in contacting Robert Stroud at Bogubag.com.
He is a Koei dealer and usually responds quickly with answers to any questions that I have asked.
His email address is availabel at his website. BoguBag.com (http://www.bogubag.com)

[ben]

Or send a PM to qpuppy on this forum. He's a rep for Koei in Australia.
(25% spotter's fee will do fine Alvin - just pay directly into my account ;) )
b

[Yellow Savage]

Cheers guys...much appreciated!

[qpuppy]

heya Yellow...

Oh.. you from UNSW.. why didnt you ask Erik from your club?.. he is the sales rep in your club for Koei... and besides... eeee did you want those shinais for training or for shiais???... if training.. alittle bit expensive for it dont you think??.... :eek:

[Yellow Savage]

:) thanks qpuppy...yeah they are pretty pricey but I just wanted to know what the difference's were.

Actually Robert Stroud replied to my email and provided the following information:

#31-126, Kihou, dobari balanced weight, each made from a single bamboo

#31-127, Kunimitsu, tip weigthed balance for men hitting

#31-128, Shigemasa, thicker tip, for men hitting

(thanks for the quick response Rob!) :D