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Post by Vince on May 23, 2005 6:18:18 GMT -5
Hey folks,
Just a little heads up for something to keep your eye out for... I am working on the best design of any MMA loose fitting shorts I have ever seen. I have tried at least a half dozen pairs from various companies and there was always a few things I would change about them. I decided to have our own made, which I believe will be the best fighting/ training shorts on the market. This is a completely new design from the ground up. I am tired of the high prices of fighting shorts out there. These will be much more affordable than the other fight shorts on the market! Here will be some of their features.
* Extra-tough, thick black nylon fabric that wont rip. * Triple stitched seams (red) everywhere on the shorts. * Our RMATA logo will be embroidered on the front bottom left leg. It will be 3 and 1/2 inches from top to bottom. * Extra thick stitching reinforcement at all stress points. * A gusseted crotch For better reliability. * Internal thick, strong drawstring. * Very wide velcro front closure that will not slip or come open while fighting. The front fly will be velcro. * No exposed hardware like zippers or eyelets. *An Internal velcro mouthpiece pocket. It will be wide and shallow, so people can easily store and grab their mouthpiece (or keys and wallet when they arent training). * 3 inch Side slits for enhanced room while kicking and grappling. * The shorts will be accurate sizes. People won't have to order 1 size bigger or small than what they usually wear in pants. The sizes will be S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
I will have the website and this post updated and let everyone know when these shorts are ready. Stay tuned!!
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Post by hksambo on Jun 19, 2005 2:31:16 GMT -5
Like Board shorts right? Can't wait vince. I will definatly have to get a pair.
Rob Voss
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Post by Vince on Jun 19, 2005 4:23:55 GMT -5
Ya Rob, they are deffinently heavily influenced by board shorts. I cant wait for them to get done.
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Post by hksambo on Jul 7, 2005 16:56:57 GMT -5
how are the shorts coming vince?
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Post by Vince on Jul 7, 2005 17:06:51 GMT -5
I'm supposed to receive the first prototype in 2 or 3 days. I'll keep everyone informed of the progress.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Jul 13, 2005 0:30:01 GMT -5
Ok...It's been exactly three days now....so, I thought i'd be annoying and ask for an update. I have high hopes for a good design Vince. I'll definitely make an order if they look good too.
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Post by Vince on Jul 14, 2005 0:57:51 GMT -5
No updates yet, I'm still waiting myself. I will post an update when I get more info.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Jul 14, 2005 2:27:08 GMT -5
Thanks vince
---Ultraman
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Jul 16, 2005 21:57:52 GMT -5
I found some great shorts at BasRutten.tv....They just came out and i was thinking about getting a pair. Check them out and let me know how you think they stack up to the ones you will be coming out with. I believe the bas rutten ones have a slit up the side too. If you think your's will be coming out real soon i'll hold off.
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Post by Vince on Jul 17, 2005 5:02:03 GMT -5
They look like nice shorts, but I really believe the RMATA shorts are going to be the best NHB/ MMA training/ fighting shorts on the market for the best price. They should be $25, which is a big savings on most training shorts out there.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Jul 22, 2005 23:51:32 GMT -5
Vince....I'm about to break down and buy some new shorts here pretty soon....can you give us any idea when the shorts will be out?
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Post by Vince on Jul 23, 2005 8:09:05 GMT -5
I am still waiting on the company that I'm dealing with to get me the first prototype. They are running behind, so I really can't say when the first shorts will be ready. As soon as I get news I will post it here. The way thins are going I would guess it will be a few months before the shorts are ready for sale here.
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Post by Vince on Jul 24, 2005 15:45:15 GMT -5
I have been told that the short will be ready before the training camp, which is August 27th. I'll keep ya'll posted here.
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Post by Vince on Aug 12, 2005 7:04:20 GMT -5
I have received prototype shorts... they are going to be great!! I have been working with the manufacturer to make these shorts perfect. They are a very strong material with a 5 inch side slit on the legs for more room, loose fitting, elastic waistband, draw string, the mouthpiece pocket is similar to that on many swim trunks, except is it 4 1/2 inches wide about 3 1/2 inches shallow, making it very easy to reach your mouthpiece. They have super strong stitching all over and a velcro front closure that will hold super strong. Our logo will be embroidered onto the bottom of the front right leg. The quality is exactly what I was looking for. I have just given the final sizes to the manufacturer. As soon as I know when they will be ready I will let everyone know.
Keep in mind that with the elastic waist that each size fits a waist up to several inches bigger than the actual inches of fabric around the waist. For example, our small comfortably fit someone with a 34 inch waist.
Here is what the sizes will be.
Small Waist: 30 inches Length: 18 inches
Medium Waist: 32 Length: 18
Large Waist: 34 Length: 19
X-Large Waist: 36 Length: 20
XX-Large Waist: 40 Length: 20
The only issue remaining is color. I have not decided if I will have all of them be black, or if maybe I should order some in red and back. Any suggestions?
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Post by fogster on Aug 12, 2005 13:49:53 GMT -5
Black is usually the biggest seller, so a good supply of them is a good idea. You don't want to be lumbereed with 10 pairs of pink.
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Post by Vince on Aug 14, 2005 17:47:21 GMT -5
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Aug 18, 2005 3:17:56 GMT -5
glad to see the new shorts are in! So far none of the pictures show the whole shorts in them, just small areas. I'm sure you are going to put more up soon. It'll be nice to see the overall picure of the shorts on a model too, in different positions/poses.
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Post by Vince on Aug 18, 2005 11:29:24 GMT -5
Absolutely I will get lots of pictures up of the entire shorts being worn. The reason I haven't right now is that the prototype shorts don't have the embroidery on them, and they are too long. I am having them make shorter. After I get the right ones in I'll have pictures taken of them in several action shots.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Aug 18, 2005 22:00:35 GMT -5
GOOD JOB on making the shorts a little shorter. Most of the usualy shorts are WAY too long for the stocky5'10" guy who weighs 210lb.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Aug 27, 2005 3:35:18 GMT -5
when can we expect the "new" shorter shorts version to come out? ? Huh, huh....are we there yet? huh?
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Post by Vince on Aug 27, 2005 4:51:58 GMT -5
They are being manufactured right now. I don't know exactly when I'll recieve them in, but I expect it to be within 3 to 4 weeks. As soon as I know I'll let everyone here know.
Don't make me turn this car around.
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Post by barty on Aug 29, 2005 21:30:57 GMT -5
I would actually like it if the fight shorts came in red.
Also, is the elastic waist going to make it easy for the shorts to be pulled down during competition or training?
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Post by Vince on Aug 30, 2005 4:02:47 GMT -5
I'd like to eventually have them in red also... but the black ones look very nice and it's generally a color that everyone can agree on.
The elastic in the waist will not make it so that people can pull them down easily, because there is a drawcord in them. The elastic is very nice in them, making for a customized, perfect fit.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Oct 6, 2005 2:53:13 GMT -5
shorts update? ?
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Post by Vince on Oct 6, 2005 13:47:02 GMT -5
I have just been informed that the shorts should be ready within 2 weeks. The manufacturer is taking longer than I expected, but they tell me that they are making sure this first order of shorts is perfect and all following orders will be much quicker.
I will update everyone via the newsletter with any updates.
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Oct 31, 2005 15:16:27 GMT -5
Shorts?
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Post by Vince on Oct 31, 2005 19:37:59 GMT -5
I should have the first shippment of shorts in on November 3rd!! The delays have been completely due to the manufacturer, but at least they are finally ready. They will be shipped out to all who have pre-ordered them then, and the price will return to the regular, low price of #29.95 + $3 S&H.
If you order before then you get the early bird special, which is $25 with free shipping!!
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Nov 1, 2005 4:33:51 GMT -5
VERY good to hear.... I will vow to start holding my breath immediately starting now. I'm pretty sure i can hold out until Nov 3....
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Post by ArmyOfOne on Nov 2, 2005 3:48:18 GMT -5
Vince...can you put up a bunch of pics with the new short when you get them. Maybe some of them shown on a model for better perspective
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Post by Vince on Nov 3, 2005 19:45:51 GMT -5
Absolutely I will. I'll also e-mail everyone when they are ready to be shipped.
I called today and they have not arrived yet... but I expect them to arrive tomorrow and I'll go to St Louis and get them.
;D
PS: Brad Renzi was wearing the red prototype pair that is shown on our website right now. I'll soon have a video link of his entire fight posted up on the thread about his fight. so ya'll will be able to see the longer version of shorts in action.
Vince
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