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by AndrewB
Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: 50 - 80 $ range sets
Replies: 7
Views: 9275

Re: 50 - 80 $ range sets

Could someone tell me, if this is true?

Kiseido says, Another wood that is being used for go boards is spruce. It is marketed as shin-kaya, but it is a very inferior wood to be used for go boards. It is a soft wood and, after a short time, small dents will be made by stones striking the surface ...
by AndrewB
Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:54 am
Forum: Gobans and other equipment
Topic: 50 - 80 $ range sets
Replies: 7
Views: 9275

50 - 80 $ range sets

Right now, I'm using a magnetic travel set, and was thinking, of upgrading to a wood and (glass,Yunzi,etc..) set. But I'm not a good judge of Go equipment quality. And was wondering, if anyone could give their opinion, on sets within 50-80$ range?

http://www.go-gamestore.com/goequip ...
by AndrewB
Sat Oct 09, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: Introductions and Guidelines
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 5170

Hello

Hello everyone, I'm an avid Chess player, who is quickly becoming facinated with Go. I have known about Go, for a while, but only recently started learning the rules. I have been using Kaoru Iwanmoto's, Go for Beginners and Youtube videos, to learn the basic rules. And if I need help with anything ...