I saw one here: http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html
Someday when I can afford one of their boards, I was thinking of ordering it too, so let us know how it goes if you get one.
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| Author: | Mage [ Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tatami mat |
I'm searching for an economically viable, but at the same time fairly good, tatami mat for my Hyuga Kaya table Goban. Have been using a plain cloth so far and want to upgrade. Do you guys have any recommendations ? The few I have seen, I felt, were way overpriced ! I'm thinking under $50 ? |
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| Author: | EdLee [ Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:04 pm ] |
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Try to search on amazon.com for tatami mat |
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| Author: | Mage [ Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
I did. The ones I saw there were either disproportionate in size, ugly or outside my budget. e.g. : http://www.amazon.com/Organize-It-All-T ... _hg_fd__26 I got my Kaya table Goban from a friend for a song; He recently bought a floor Goban from http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp to replace the table Goban from the same vendor. He suggested this Tatami mat from Mr. Kuroki as well, which base-price-wise is perfect : http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html I was wondering if there might be an equivalent one from a U.S. vendor, so as to avoid overseas shipping and the corresponding wait. |
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| Author: | ez4u [ Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
I have used the tatami mats at various Go clubs in Japan. They look nice, but IMHO they do not work as well as a good thick piece of felt. They are fairly hard in their own right and boards tend to not settle down on top of them quite right. I have not bought one for use at home. YMMV. |
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| Author: | Erythen [ Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
Mage wrote: I'm searching for an economically viable, but at the same time fairly good, tatami mat for my Hyuga Kaya table Goban. Have been using a plain cloth so far and want to upgrade. Do you guys have any recommendations ? The few I have seen, I felt, were way overpriced ! I'm thinking under $50 ? I picked up a set for my floor board from Chopa. It looks like they have a single square (not a full mat) that might work...It's probably a bit too large and ill suited for a table board though. http://www.chopa.com/ShopSite/Tatami_Mat_Squares.html The one from Mr. Kuroki is very good and probably more suited for what your looking for. It's made to fit a table board. http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html |
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| Author: | gowan [ Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
ez4u wrote: I have used the tatami mats at various Go clubs in Japan. They look nice, but IMHO they do not work as well as a good thick piece of felt. They are fairly hard in their own right and boards tend to not settle down on top of them quite right. I have not bought one for use at home. YMMV. I have had the same experience using one of the thin tatami mats made for table-top use. I, too, found that a good piece of felt works well. You can cut it so that it doesn't stick out from under the board, making for a neat, clean look. |
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| Author: | Mage [ Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
Erythen wrote: I picked up a set for my floor board from Chopa. It looks like they have a single square (not a full mat) that might work...It's probably a bit too large and ill suited for a table board though. http://www.chopa.com/ShopSite/Tatami_Mat_Squares.html The one from Mr. Kuroki is very good and probably more suited for what your looking for. It's made to fit a table board. http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html Thanks. I will check them out. ez4u wrote: I have used the tatami mats at various Go clubs in Japan. They look nice, but IMHO they do not work as well as a good thick piece of felt. They are fairly hard in their own right and boards tend to not settle down on top of them quite right. I have not bought one for use at home. YMMV. gowan wrote: I have had the same experience using one of the thin tatami mats made for table-top use. I, too, found that a good piece of felt works well. You can cut it so that it doesn't stick out from under the board, making for a neat, clean look. Interesting. I have never actually seen a tatami mat used with a table Goban, so this is useful to know. I am currently using a yoga mat : viewtopic.php?f=19&t=371&start=40 Will probably continue with it... |
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| Author: | Yukontodd [ Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
I saw one here: http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html Someday when I can afford one of their boards, I was thinking of ordering it too, so let us know how it goes if you get one.
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| Author: | Mage [ Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
So..I finally succumbed to temptation and got the tatami mat from Kuroki. Attaching some pictures below. The mat is of the highest quality and though it is actually a bit thicker than I expected the goban sits quite well on it. |
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| Author: | tchan001 [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
I've alway preferred storing my table board in a Paulownia Box http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html |
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| Author: | Mage [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
tchan001 wrote: I've alway preferred storing my table board in a Paulownia Box http://www.kurokigoishi.co.jp/english/o ... index.html Nice. I've seen the large floor go board covers from Mr. Kuroki and they look really beautiful. Do you use a tatami mat separately during play or do you use the base of the Paulownia box to keep the board on, even while playing ? I had some weight/space qualms and to double-up as a carry-on during my Go sojourns, I went alternatively for a protective sleeve and GoTote travel bag from YMI : http://www.ymimports.com/c-49-go-accessories.aspx Hoping this would keep the Hyuga wood well maintained. |
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| Author: | tchan001 [ Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tatami mat |
I just remove the top and play with the board inside the bottom half of the box |
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