I recently got a new goban, stones, and bowls from YMI. I ordered the somewhat ubiquitous size 33 stones. They are (unsurpisingly) infinitely nicer than the plastic stones from my old $20 set that is getting in bad shape. But I am a little disappointed by the thickness. The black stones feel a little thin to me, but the white stones feel like wafers. I'd like to try some Yunzi in the 36-40 range but can't seem to find them anywhere. Does anyone have any resources? Do they even exist?

Thanks for your time and God bless,
Adam

Did you buy single or double convex stones?

Did you express a desire for larger stones to the nice folks at YMI? I know they carry a honkin' huge size 42 Yunzi stone set, available either direct from them or via ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yunzi-Go-Game-D ... 4cfb7eaad9

They are *so* big that you need chopsticks to place 'em on the goban!! HTH,

jdl,

I got double convex, size 33's, sorry for being unclear.


Schwartzseer,

I looked at the size 42's. I have 3 problems with them, 1)I can't find a bowl to fit them cheaper than about $300, 2) They're bigger than even I think I like, 3) for a size of questionable desire they're very expensive.



I have found some that seem to be the right size, but am unsure of the supplier (more my ability to get the stones from A to Me. Here's a link: http://www.jwebshop.com/products/2009/05/23/J00002027.shtml


Thanks and God bless,
Adam

1) Regarding a large enough bowl, YMI offers an "XL Bamboo" bowl set for $40, which has basically the same dimensions as their "Super XL Rosewood" bowls, but I suspect would have greater "interior" volume given the bamboo is shaped and layered, as opposed to the "solid" wood bowls which are hollowed--you can always contact Janie at YMI to have her perform a "pour test" to see!

2) As far as size I was responding to your "wafer thin" perception of 9.2mm biconvex stones, thinking you wanted to make a "substantial" move up To my mind the 11mm Yunzi you found aren't that much thinner than the 11.9 (at least percentage-wise

3) As far as cost goes, the 11.9mm are clearly pricier than your 9.2, but the Yunzi from JWebshop you reference are not cheap either--not only will shipping be significant, but the listing says there is a 30 piece minimum order!

Still intimidated by the size 42 stones? You can always "compensate" for their "thickness" by getting an equally impressively proportioned goban--there are various vendors selling a 3.25 in. solid bamboo table goban (i.e. http://www.moriental.com/3-14-Solid-Bam ... _1581.html), which would look smashing coupled with the "XL" sized bamboo bowls overflowing with size 42 Yunzi!

Schwartzseer,

Thanks for pointing out the 30pc minimum order. I missed that! Concerning Bowls for the size 42s the XL Bamboo bowls are only rated for up to size 41. Maybe I'll ask if YMI if there's even a ghost of a chance of jamming those beasts in there.

Until then anyone want to buy 29 sets of size 39 Yunzi's?


Thanks and God bless,
Adam

Were you able to find either size 36 stones or a set of bowls to fit size 42 stones? I am considering buying a decent-sized double-convex Yunzi stones myself.