Fresh swag!
This brand new company has made some noise in the East Coast jiu jitsu culture with it’s fresh clean styles. Ask GI Tak (owner of VHTS) and he knows I call them the Vogue of BJJ gear.
Very Hard To Submit (VHTS) started only in 2013 and they originate from the Big Apple, New York City. In that short time they have picked up a lot of local competitors as sponsored athletes to help spread their style amongst the community. Their GI on BJJHQ sold out and that was surely due to word of mouth and the fact these GI’s really are affordable.
I reviewed their first issued grappling tights and these were a very nice set that I liked a lot and at only $50.00 compared to most grappling tights i very nice.
Let’s roll
Specs:
These spats range from XX Small to XX Large which is a huge jump. I am 5’8 and 180lbs and I have a size medium. They’re made of 80% nylon and 20% spandex. They feature an inner waistband for a secure and snug fit much like Tatami’s Honey Badger spats. The stitching is also flatlock like most compression gear to avoid any nagging irritation.
Construction:
These spats are very well made but, they do offer VHTS room to improve their fit. The stitching hasn’t frayed at all and that’s after a few MMA classes, BJJ classes and strength and conditioning workouts. I would say that these felt amazing well squatting, running and stretching. They aren’t too much like armour in any spot so, your legs move nicely within them. The ankles could use a more secure fit like Scramble’s and the lack of a inner drawstring can be troublesome should you lose a few pounds but, these have a wide range of waist sizes due to their good elasticity.
Comparing:
If you ever owned an original pair of spats that came from Strike Fightwear (Mashuu or Katanapus) and like them, you’ll love these.
Artwork:
VHTS always tries to keep their art minimal and straight forward. They also have a keen sense of what high-end clothier are on because, their styel just screams that to me. I’m a very blue collar guy but, this kind of art with dabs of weird (the unusual colourway) is what I like most about the grappling tights.
Where To Buy: http://veryhardtosubmit.com/shop/compression-tights/
Cost: $50.00 (plus shipping)
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