Sport Kilts etc

toadinakilt · 28th June 05, 06:49 PM

I have a Sport Kilt, and I love the thing to death. But it seems to be a fairly despised company, perhaps b/c of the elastic? I dunno. I guess I'm looking for some opinions on Sport Kilt. Are there any other companies out there that sell somewhat authentic LOOKING kilts for less than $100? i AM in college, after all. The Sport Kilt was affordable.

**Dreadbelly** · 28th June 05, 06:52 PM

Look for Stillwaterkilts.com

Good kilt. Small price.

You will slap your self when you realise that what you spent on the sportkilt you could have got your self a nice 8 yard kilt with no elastic.

toadinakilt · 28th June 05, 06:55 PM

huh. ok, i'll check it out. i'm looking for a second kilt anyway, but this time i just want plain black. thanks. the sport kilt IS pretty convenient to put on in the mornings when i need something on my body FAST.

**Raphael** · 28th June 05, 07:19 PM

Don't get the Economy version and get either a standard or a heavyweight. you will thank me later.

While you are at the site, buy a sporran as well, if you don't already have one.

toadinakilt · 28th June 05, 07:21 PM

they dont offer the standard in black...and that's the color i want...what's the problem with economy? not enough fabric? forgive all the questions, i've just started on the road to kilt addiction...

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 28th June 05, 07:45 PM

Hey Toad, the SportKilts are only a "kilt" in the sense that they're primarily a tartan and they're not shorts... period. The fit, hang, feel and look are anything but what you would expect. Once you plop on a real kilt, you'll see and feel a HUGE difference.

StillwaterKilts has a version that they call the "Heavy Weight Kilt" that is NOW available in a FANTASTIC all black version. There IS a plaid there, but it's concelaed in an all-black material. It looks AWESOME. I own a couple of them, and they're absolutely wonderful for the price. I HIGHLy recommend them for the look, feel, ease of maintenance and speed of delivery.

They may cost just a little more, but in the end, you'll appreciate the quality and the look. Sometimes, it's worth a little more to get so much!

I'm not at liberty to say any more then this, but in the near future we'll be able to get some "other" colors that we've been clammoring for too... in the heavy-weight version. I can't wait!!!!!!!

You may also want to post your waist, hip and length specifics since there are members with extra kilts that you can get for a song.;-)

**jkdesq** · 11th July 05, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dreadbelly

Look for Stillwaterkilts.com

Good kilt. Small price.

I was looking at the Stillwater website just today. Are they "traditional" in that they top of the kilt is almost at the naval, or are the more contemporary, sitting more where modern pants do?

toadinakilt · 28th June 05, 07:51 PM

well, looks like i may have wasted some money...but the scot in me won't get rid of the sport kilt now that i have it. besides, who'd buy it? and like i say, it's great in the mornings. or for whenever. i where sandals half the time anyway, so it's not like i'm authentic or anything. my brother is considering a utilikilt, how are they? looks like i might have to save for a few more months, and get that heavy one. or another comparable. any suggestions for black kilts under $150?

**Will** · 29th June 05, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by toadinakilt

well, looks like i may have wasted some money...but the scot in me won't get rid of the sport kilt now that i have it. besides, who'd buy it? and like i say, it's great in the mornings. or for whenever. i where sandals half the time anyway, so it's not like i'm authentic or anything. my brother is considering a utilikilt, how are they? looks like i might have to save for a few more months, and get that heavy one. or another comparable. any suggestions for black kilts under $150?

While its been a few months, I did get a Standard Black Kilt from StillWater. Try emailing them and see if they are getting more in. Their stock does vary over time.

**Ded N. Buried** · 29th June 05, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by toadinakilt

: my brother is considering a utilikilt, how are they? looks like i might have to save for a few more months, and get that heavy one. or another comparable. any suggestions for black kilts under $150?

I really like my Utilikilt and they have the "Original" for $125 and the "Denim" for $148, both of which come in black.
BTW where abouts in N.C. are you located, if you don't mind me asking? I'm just west of Charlotte.

thanx...Ded N. Buried