Lightweight Men

**Philblack** · 3rd July 2012, 05:15 PM

Hi,

I have problems with my Cervicals and I will need a lighter men.

Does anyone of you know some places on the web where I could find very light Men ?

Thanks,

Phil

**stealth_monkey** · 3rd July 2012, 05:26 PM

Any of the higher end bogu stores will be able to do a fair bit of customisation. The first thing you could look at is a lighter material for the mengane and reduce the weight further by using a wider stitching. A regular member whose name escapes me at the moment runs a store renowned for its customisation options, I'm sure someone will be able to link to it.

One problem though, if you decrease the weight of your men, you're going to increase the amount of force placed on your spine from men strikes. You're also slightly more likely to turn a misplaced tsuki into a full "under the armor and up into the throat" experience. I would recommend consulting your doctor and sensei extensively before stepping into bogu.

Edit: I think the store I was referring to is http://www.kendo-bogu.com/default.asp

**Halcyon** · 4th July 2012, 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Philblack

I have problems with my Cervicals and I will need a lighter men.

Are you sure that a lighter men is going to solve the issue with your neck?

**Shogunmiyu** · 31st August 2012, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by stealth_monkey

A regular member whose name escapes me at the moment runs a store renowned for its customisation options, I'm sure someone will be able to link to it.

Edit: I think the store I was referring to is http://www.kendo-bogu.com/default.asp

Ah yes, Miyako Kendogu; they're VERY good! I assume the name you're talking about is Andy Fisher?