We are often asked “What size sumo suits will I need to hire for our age group?”

Here is a quick run down of what you need to know:

– From 0-4 years we recommend trying something other than sumo suits.

– From 5-12 years we recommend our child size sumo suits.

– From 12 years up to the big burley blokes we recommend our adult size sumo suits. For sure, 12 year olds will find the sumo suits much bigger than giant men, but the whole idea of sumo suits is that they are big anyway!

– We choose only to hire out JUMBO size sumos, whether they be the kids or adults design. Some companies have adult size sumos that are a medium size, as well as Jumbo… But out experience is that everyone wants Jumbo size, so that’s all we have!

– If you have a large number of both children and adults attending your event, as us to do you a special deal so that you can hire both sizes.

– If you are having mainly adults, then with a little help from the ‘grown ups’ the kids will be able to have a turn in the sumo suits. Similarly, if you are having mainly kids at the event then most adults can squeeze the kids sumo suits on to have a quick turn themselves… as long as they take it easy!

To hire the biggest and best sumo suits in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth contact Fatboy Slam Sumo Suit Hire at www.fatboyslam.com.au

When it comes to sumo suit hire everyone gets the general idea… Two people dress up in the padded sumo suits and wrestle each other.

But… how should you run some kind of tournament or competition?

To start with, we recommend that when two people put on the sumos suits, those two people play the ‘best of three’ rounds to decide on the winner. Sometimes just one round is over too quickly, so three works well.

We recommend three types of tournaments:

1) KNOCK OUT: Create a basic sheet for people to add the name of themselves and the person they will wrestle. The winner of the two people will advance to the next round, but the person that looses is ‘knocked out.’ Keep following this format until you can have a grand final with the the last two sumo wrestlers remaining.

2) CHALLENGE THE CHAMP: Any two people can put the sumo suits on first and wrestle in order to establish the first ‘champ.’ This person stays for the next round to face a new challenger. The winner of every challenge always remains as the champ.

3) ROUND ROBIN: This format does take the most organizing and the most preparation. It will require you to establish in advance who is going to compete, and the creating a fixture for people to wrestle other competitors and gain points for any rounds that they win. This works well if you have a small number of people but want the tournament to last a lengthy period.

For sumo suit hire in Melbourne, sumo suit hire in Adelaide and sumo suit hire in Perth contact Fatboy Slam at www.fatboyslam.com.au

Happy sumo wrestling!

In our experience, sumo suit hire is very safe… in fact, in a previous blog post we made the case that it’s safer than a game of soccer or jumping on a bouncy castle!

However, to maximize safety you should observe the following requirements (and advise you guests of these too)….

1. Setup the sumo suits away from windows and poles

2. Setup the sumo suits away from swimming pools and deep water

3. Only wrestle on the padded mats

4. Pair participants against opponents or same gender and body size

5. Refrain from boxing or head and neck contact… sumo wrestling is about body bumping and body grabbing, not about delivering ‘blows’

6. Ensure that only the two people wearing the sumo suits are the ones wrestling

7. Ensure that no glass wear or other items as brought onto the wrestling area

8. Only wear the sumo suits on the playing area

For sumo suit hire in Perth, sumo suit hire in Melbourne and sumo suit hire I. Adelaide contact Fatboy Slam at http://fatboyslam.com.au

This week I watched as a neighbor had a jumping castle on their front lawn for a birthday celebration.

Sure, it looked like they were having fun, but watching them reminded me of the significant benefits of sumo suits instead of both child and adult jumping castles.

Firstly, the few people on the jumping castle at any one time seemed to enjoy themselves, but people who were lined up waiting were totally bored! Let’s face it, it’s fun to be on, but not really to watch! Sumo suits, on the other hand, are hilarious to be in yourself, and to watch. They end up entertaining a large group of people for hours, regardless of whether or not you’re the one wrestling.

Secondary, as the day got hotter I watched as people decided against going on the jumping castle. I assume that the plastic became way too hot to stand on. If only they had sumo suits, they could have dragged everything under the patio and kept going!!

So, if you were planning on a child or adult jumping castle, why not considering sumo suit hire instead?

Contact Fatboy Slam for sumo suit hire Melbourne, sumo suit hire Adelaide, and sumo suit hire Perth.

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We are also part of the Australian Sumo Hire Alliance. Visit: www.sumohire.com.au

If you are organsing a party or event in winter then sumo suits are pretty much the best option for an amusement or activity!

The rain might fall, the night could be cold, but sumo wrestling can still make your event a huge success!

Here’s four reasons why:

– Sumo suits can be setup inside if it rains. Unlike other amusements they are more compact so can easily fit into a games room, double garage or under a patio. You can also start with them outside if you prefer, and easily drag them undercover yourselves if it starts to rain.

– No electric motor required. Most inflatable amusements have an electric motor to keep it inflated… so even if it sprinkles with rain it can be dangerous. Sumo suits are pre-padded with foam so no motor is required. If it sprinkles with rain, everyone is still safe!

– It get’s hot inside sumo suits! It’s really fun, but can be hot! This makes winter the perfect opportunity to have sumo suits as a feature for your party.

– Cheap prices! Less people hold parties over winter so we reward those who do by offering great discounts on our sumo hire packages. We would rather that all our hire stock is out providing entertainment at parties than staying in storage over winter!

If you are after the best value sumo hire in Perth, sumo hire in Adelaide, sumo hire in Melbourne then contact Australia’s largest and most experience sumo hire company, Fatboy Slam. Visit http://fatboyslam.com.au

We’ve noticed lately that a few people seem to have bought some cheap sumo suits from oversees and are advertising cheap sumo suit hire…. Particularly cheap sumo suit hire in Adelaide.

Of course, competition is a great thing, and we aren’t afraid to keep our prices low at Fatboy Slam Sumo Suit Hire. However, we encourage prospective hirers to be very weary of companies that aren’t legitimate. No only will their sumo suits be flimsy and potentially unsafe, they are unlikely to be able to offer essential services such as public liability insurance protection.

Especially if you are after sumo suit hire in Adelaide… Beware of the little guys!

Surely when you want to hire a car you don’t just look for a stranger who’s got a spare car they can hire you for a quick cash transaction?

To get a simple list of what you should ask any sumo suit hire company download our ‘FREE REPORT’ available from the Fatboy Slam website http://fatboyslam.com.au

We hope this helps people in all parts of Australia, but especially those wanting to sumo suits hire in Adelaide!

What have you got planned for New Years Eve this year?

Surely not just some sparklers and party poppers? These things are great for providing fun between 12.00 and 12.01 but what about the rest of the night?

This is where sumo suit hire is the answer!

It’s simple, grab some friends or family, a few drinks and then organise to hire sumo suits with Fatboy Slam.

Here’s why sumo suit hire will be a winner at your New Years Eve party….

1) Sumo wrestling keeps people entertained for many hours… at a party that’s normally one of the longer ones each year!

2) New Years Eve parties are normally organized at the last minute due to Christmas being the priority… but having sumo suits will make your NYE party stand out from all others!

3) Getting friends together at home and hiring sumo suits will be much cheaper than a night out on the town… But much better than a quiet night in!

Booking sumo suits for New Years Eve will be quick and easy… So get it contact with Fatboy Slam Sumo Suit Hire via http://fatboyslam.com.au

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At this time of the year workplaces and families begin planning their Christmas celebrations for December.

Sumo suit rental has become a very popular option for creating an enjoyable and memorable celebration.

Here are 5 reasons why sumo suits will be a big hit at your Christmas party:

1) Sumo suits create a great taking point, so that you don’t have to struggle through any awkward conversations with family or colleagues that you don’t normally socialize with.

2) Sumo suits will allow people at your function to easily mix with each other.

3) Child size sumos will keep the kids busy! (It will also tire them out.)

4) Santa is a fat man.

5) Christmas parties can often feel the same year after year… but sumo suit wrestling will certainly make this year different!

For sumo suit rental in Melbourne, sumo suit rental in Adelaide and sumo suit hire in Perth contact Fatboy Slam at http://fatboyslam.com.au

Sumo suit hire is often a popular feature for parties with a Japanese theme. Are you after a few more ideas for things to go along with sumo suit hire?

Here are 6 great ideas:

1. Sumo suit hire (definitely the ‘must have’ feature!)

2. Sushi (or for kids parties make lolly sushi using rolled up licorice straps or sour straps with lollies in the centre)

3. Japanese animae videos or cartoons on the TV (ie Pokemon)

4. Games based on those crazy Japanese game shows like crazy eating contests, watermelon karate chopping etc. (Or for kids, using chopsticks to eat smarties as fast as you can!)

5. Decorate with fans, black and red colours, printed Japanese text.

6. Chopsticks! Use them for Hair decorations, take home gifts, table centerpiece with flowers and chopsticks… use your imagination!

We hope these ideas get you started in organsing a party with a Japanese theme! For Melbourne sumo suit hire, Adelaide sumo suit hire and Perth sumo suit hire, contact Fatboy Slam via http://fatboyslam.com.au

Sometimes when people phone us I can tell by the hesitancy in their voice that they are reluctant to hire sumo suits, fearing that it might be asking for injury.

As with any activity (including walking down the street) there is always a risk… But let me put the record straight and your mind at ease.

Sumo suit hire is actually very safe. Think about it… how much padding do people wear when they play rugby, hockey, soccer or most other sports??? NONE!!!

How much padding do people where when they wrestle in sumo suits??? 12kg of foam surrounding every part of their body.. HEAPS!

Our opinion is that it’s even safer than a jumping castle, where head clashes, body clashes and awkward landings are common, all without wearing any padding. Yet, most people hop onto a jumping castle without thinking twice… so in comparison there’s little need to be over cautious about sumo suit hire.

In fact, the only injuries we hear about with sumo suit hire are when multiple people pile on top of one fallen sumo wrestler…. so as long as only the two people in sumo suits are wrestling, our experience is that you’ll be safer than on a sports field.

PLUS… for added peace of mind, Fatboy Slam has public liability insurance, not that we’ve ever had to call on it.

For sumo suit hire Perth, sumo suit hire Adelaide and sumo suit hire Melbourne, contact Fatboy Slam by visiting www.fatboyslam.com.au

When people contact us they often point out that we are the cheapest priced sumo hire that they have come across… some people even ask “What’s the catch?”

To be 100 per cent clear… there is no catch! So how do we manage to hire out the GUARANTEED best product at the best price?

It’s simple… we are one of the few companies that focuses solely on sumo suit hire… no jumping castles, no mechanical bulls… we are the sumo suit hire specialists. This means that we are always importing tonnes of new stock to hire out. Because we purchase so many sumo suits, our manufacturer gives us a great deal, so we can PASS ON THE GREAT DEAL to our hire customers.

There are smaller sumo companies and even hire companies that spread themselves thin across many products. None of these can access the prices that we get, so they have to hire out their sumo suits at a higher price.

And…

In case you think we are some corporate juggernaught that is cashing in on dominating a market… That’s not the case. We are a network of three family run businesses in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth… and we simply strive to give the best service and the best product to our communities.

For more information about sumo suit hire in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth visit www.fatboyslam.com.au

One of the best things about hiring sumo suits is that whilst they are BIG FUN, they are small enough to collect yourself and save you money!

We often have people ask “What kind of vehicle do I need when collecting my sumo suit booking?”

The GOOD NEWS is that you DO NOT need a van or trailer.

A standard family car is fine, and a hatchback works too!! The MAIN THING is that you arrive with the car boot space and the back seat space totally clear. The floor mats take up just as much space as the sumo suits do.

Our biggest tip… don’t bring 3 friends with you and don’t collect the sumo suits on the same trip as the cans of drink and the hamburger buns!! The sumo suit gear will fit in the car fine, but it will need all the space.

Hire with Fatboy Slam… And By collecting and returning sumo suits yourself, you have the added benefit of having the sumo suits for an extended period. We let you pick up your sumos early enough so that you are not running around in the final hours before your function… and we let you return them late enough that you have time to rest and recover before bringing them back.

But, if you prefer to pay a bit extra and let us take care of the delivery and collection, we can do that too!

For sumo suit hire Melbourne, sumo suit hire Adelaide and sumo suit hire in Perth, contact Fatboy Slam at www.fatboyslam.com.au

We often get asked “What kind of space do I need to set up sumo suits?”

In answering this there are a number of factors to consider:

1) DIMENSIONS: The sumo mats are usually 4m x 4m. At the very least you will need this much space. However, we recommend that you allow 6m x 6m to set up the sumo suits. This way, when the wrestlers roll off the side, they don’t go straight into your garden bed, window etc.

2) SURFACE: Setting up the sumos on a hard surface is totally fine, that’s the purpose of the floor mats. However, if grassed space is available it might be slightly better.

3) WEATHER: If bad weather is expected, then a double sized garage is the perfect size for the sumo suits. A covered patio or games room of similar size is also fine. Try and choose a place with minimal poles or windows nearby.

4) POOLS: Steer clear of setting up sumo suits inside pool areas. If someone wearing a sumo suit was to end up in the pool, the foam padding in the sumo would very quickly fill with water. The weight of the sumo would make it very hard for them to get out safely.

5) NUMBER OF SPECTATORS: Sumo suits will be the spectacle of your party or event. Don’t set them up in a corner out of the way, or it will only be fun for people when they are actually inside the sumos themselves. Ideally, You should them up so that there is space around all four sides for people to sit and watch… it will soon become the laughing point of the party!

Think through these five factors when deciding where to set up the sumo suits, and you’ll be set to go!!

For sumo suit hire Melbourne, sumo suit hire Adelaide, and sumo suit hire Perth, contact Fatboy Slam at www.fatboyslam.com.au

When people look to hire outdoor heaters for parties they often end up discovering that it’s better value to buy than to rent. The same is often said for trestle tables.

This leads to a valid question… is sumo suit rental the best option? Should I look to buy sumo suits instead? If you then jump on to eBay you might see sumo suits for sale for as little as $50… but beware, these are inflatable sumos and are designed as a costume only. They are very thin (so that they inflate easily) but would pop instantly if you decided to try and wrestle in them.

You might also see a cheap set of sumo suits for sale for around $1000, even by sellers claiming that you could use these sumos to start a sumo suit rental business… BEWARE AGAIN! They might be good for your party and maybe even another party… but like anything, the cheaper they are, the more flimsy they are, and the less that they last.

Our sumo suit rental company has made this mistake before. Years ago we bought some of our stock from ebay sellers and were very disappointed… we didn’t even hire them out enough times to make our money back, before we had to throw them away. We now spend many thousands of dollars per set importing them on mass from the UK, where the best amusements in the world are made. They last longer for us, and it means that the people who come to us for sumo suit rental are getting a much better quality product.

In summary… sumo suit rental is much better than buying… and beware of the cheap stuff!

Contact us at Fatboy Slam for sumo suit rental Melbourne, sumo suit rental Adelaide, and sumo suit rental Perth.

Fatboy Slam Sumo Suit Hire is Australia’s largest sumo hire company, with many dozens of sets across Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.

We are delighted to have extended our scope even further by joining forces with other leading sumo hire companies around Australia by creating the ‘Australian Sumo Hire Alliance.’

This group of sumo hire companies represents the very best sumo suit providers that you will find in Australia.

For more information visit www.sumohire.com.au