different weight of shinai

[jasmine]

Is the kendoka who join the match use light shinai?
How can I get light shinai?

[Jin-e]

I guess you can get lighter shinai in almost every bogu-shop. But it's not always the weight that matters. There are different shaped shinai. they will give you some advantages. check out shinai shapes and weight at www.eurobogu.net

[souljah]

I think there are regulations on the minimum weight of shinai. You'd better check before buying if you want to use the shinai in competition.

[Will]

F regulations, shave that bad boy down and cheat to win

[Nanbanjin]

I think there are regulations on the minimum weight of shinai. You'd better check before buying if you want to use the shinai in competition.

Male (Junior high)Over 440gm (Senior high)Over 480gm (Open)Over 510gm
Female (Junior high)Over 400gm (Senior high)Over 420gm (Open)Over 440gm

c.f. http://www.kendo.or.jp/jp/rule/rule_hyou.html

[jasmine]

I guess you can get lighter shinai in almost every bogu-shop. But it's not always the weight that matters. There are different shaped shinai. they will give you some advantages. check out shinai shapes and weight at www.eurobogu.net

Thank you!