Dobari Carbon Graphite Shinai - Hasegawa

This Dobari Carbon Graphite Shinai was developed with the technology implemented and commercialized in 1985 by the Hasegawa company. Immensely successful throughout the world, this Shinai consists of a bamboo core covered with carbon fiber slats and reinforced with a synthetic polymer. The result of this combination is merely the most durable Shinai currently on the market, extremely resistant to impacts but significantly less flexible than its traditional bamboo made counterparts. Consequently, some techniques using the rebound of the weapon might be more complicated to place during practice, a point that has to be considered accordingly to your practice style. Considering that carbon made models are free of any regular maintenance ritual, this Shinai turns out to be an ideal choice for practitioners wearing a lot of Shinai out during their training sessions.

This model is the Dobari version of the Classic Carbon Graphite Shinai. Dobari-style Shinai see their center of gravity moved toward the Tsuka (the handle) lightening the tip. An ideal choice to work on fast and sharp strikes. Although the carbon fiber conception of this Shinai prevents any splitting or cracking issue, users are not exempted from equipment verification before every training session.

This product is available in size 37, 38 and 39 adapted for men or women. When the assembled option is selected, this Shinai is provided with a Tsukagawa made from tanned leather (grip handle) and a white Tsuru.