Samurai Jeans

[erk]

I'm looking at buying a pair of Samurai's' date=' but I cannot decide between s5000vx and the s0500xx. Anyone have an opinion on either?[/quote']

I own the 5000vx and my only complaint is the rise is pretty shallow, back rise especially. the s500xx has a little bit of a larger rise, but I don't like the taper. If I could redo it, I'd get the s510xx. maybe these are things for you to consider.

[dcg]

^ Plus the differences in the denim, obviously. 15oz Texas cotton for s0500xx vs. 17 oz or 21 oz for S5000VX (vs. 15 oz Texas cotton, 19 oz, or 24 oz if you're considering S510 as well).

[THEW<A>]

Thanks for all the help. In the Samurai contest they used the texas cotton ones right?

[rnrswitch]

@blm14

Lol, at least she's cute!

ermm, not sure about sanskrit, but here in my country it means "faith"...

Wow, truth in one language and faith in another, some would consider them mutually exclusive.

[morse9443]

Thanks for all the help. In the Samurai contest they used the texas cotton ones right?

yes. get the 0500's. taper is barely there.

[ssheat]

hahaha I have a cat named satya:

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3741/11797396600.jpg[/img

You know it means "truth" in sanskrit?

Yup, truth, right, justice, etc... Part of my name too:)

The contrasting or not so contrasting meanings are pretty interesting too.

But yeah, back to samurai - I don't think you can go wrong with the 0500. The denim has an intense streaky fade and a nice texture, and the cut is one of more versatile ones I've seen. They can be worn in a number of different of silhouettes or styles.

[hidetoshi]

ask:

hey guys,

my true sz is 34, should i get 34 in s0500xx and s710xx or should i go down sz 1 or 2 (33 or 32)???

(i like slimish cutting)

[beatle]

jeeezzzz...this thread is getting lame.....one more size question

[beatle]

[Maynard Friedman]

jeeezzzz...this thread is getting lame.....one more size question

Nice rope Beatle, what size did you go for? I'm usually a size 16 neck, so I don't want the rope to be too loose.

[beatle]

15,5 ...fits like a glove

[Maynard Friedman]

Thanks, I'll go TTS then nice 'roping' by the way!

[beatle]

sounds like a plan***you could also go for the stf option - 17 will shrink to 16 after 2 hours of hot soak...maybe more roping and vertical falling ****

[LandoCal126]

Looking for the Samurai S5000CX (Khaki). Not familiar with Samurai's and am wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?

[40ozprophet]

I hear there were sizing problems with the last batch of ropezz. any help? need good fit for my neck.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

how much will the ropes stretch?

[beatle]

Yeah - sizing issues with lot 122***runs small...

but - good news - you can email the store [email protected]urself and they will provide a full sizechart..

besides - now also available in red cast

but i´m still a big fan of the traditional hand dyed natural rope

[Maynard Friedman]

I hear there were sizing problems with the last batch of ropezz. any help? need good fit for my neck.

Yes, they weren't hanging properly. Off now, don't want to make a noose-ance of myself...

[Guest patchmb]

Looking for the Samurai S5000CX (Khaki). Not familiar with Samurai's and am wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?

2nd have them in w 29 & 30. If you need bigger, which I suspect you do, then you may be out of luck.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/2nd/sj-s5000cx/

[dcg]

Samurai S510 24oz size 31

All measurements BiG-style

Apologies up front for the grainy pics

Pre-soak:

waist - 15.75"

inseam - 36" (had them hemmed)

front rise - 11.5"

rear rise - 15.5"

thigh - 13"

knee - 9.5"

hem - 8.75"

Did a hot soak (hot water from the tap + 2 pots of boiling water) for about 90 minutes.

When they dried, waist was about 15", inseam was 34.75" - not much shrinkage there, so decided to do a hot wash (hang dry).

Post soak/hot wash:

waist - 14.5"

inseam - 34.75" (didn't shrink any more)

front rise - 11.25"

rear rise - 14.75"

thigh - 12.5"

knee - 9"

hem - 8.5"

Oddly, they seem to have shrunk a normal amount horizontally, but only about half what I'd expect vertically. I'd be interested to hear if others had a similar experience.

[blm14]

Looking for the Samurai S5000CX (Khaki). Not familiar with Samurai's and am wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?

I have a pair. What would you like to know?

[the_ming]

Yeah - sizing issues with lot 122***runs small...

but - good news - you can email the store [email protected]urself and they will provide a full sizechart..

besides - now also available in red cast

but i´m still a big fan of the traditional hand dyed natural rope

a proper noose should have 13 loops (to make sure it's sufficiently heavy to snap your neck when you drop. that one wouldn't have enough "oomph" to snap the neck and would strangle the person being hanged.

i shouldn't know these things.

[jjkchung]

s0500xx size 29 lot 12 came in today.

(ordered from pirates last week thursday, yuichi shipped them off friday, arrived monday)

haven't got to soaking them yet.

here are some pre-soak measurements (BiG) for those curious about Lot 12 sizing...

waist: 29.5"

front rise: 10.5"

back rise: 13.75"

thigh: 11.9"

knee: 8.75"

hem: 8"

inseam: 37.5"

(got a free samurai mousepad, denim scraps, and cd with photos of latest flat head collection)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

damn...why didn't I receive goodies?

sure you bought from Yuichi and not 2nd?!

[Episode3]

lol @ beatle, can't + rep, but I must agree...

[chambo2008]

jjkchung sounds good don't forget fit pic's and post soak measurements!!!!

[Alex3000]

Black Knights should be in my hands tomorrow or wednesday. STOKED!

[chambo2008]

pictures as soon as you get your hands on them..

[thephantom]

I already have S710bk. Does it make sense to go for Black Knight?

It's too tempting but can't justify it.

ThePhantom

[the_ming]

Black Knights should be in my hands tomorrow or wednesday. STOKED!

yeah, i'll be picking mine up tomorrow after work. will post pics when i get them.