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23rd November 09, 05:29 PM
#11
Would green tights be more fitting with these particular events? Looking good but for the brown boots. I always wear black boots with black sporran. With low boots (<9") such as these wear your hose up, higher boots (>9") scrunch them puppies down (no flashes w/ scrunched hose).
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23rd November 09, 05:44 PM
#12
Welcome to XMS
(and I think a weekend in barelegs will argue for knee socks in ever so eloquent a fashion)
May you find joy in the wee, ken the universe in the peculiar and capture peace in the compass of drop of dew
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23rd November 09, 06:20 PM
#13
Welcome to the forum, and to the kilted life. You've already gotten some good advice, and I have nothing new to add.
As one of the avid traditional archers here, I'd love to hear about your equipment.
Kilted Teacher and Wilderness Ranger and proud member of Clan Donald, USA
Happy patron of Jack of the Wood Celtic Pub and Highland Brewery in beautiful, walkable, and very kilt-friendly Asheville, NC.
New home of Sierra Nevada AND New Belgium breweries!
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23rd November 09, 08:20 PM
#14
If your walk in the woods are like my walks in the woods, you'll want your socks pushed down, so they won't get picked by thorns and low brush. If it were me, I'd leave off the belt, but your kit looks fine with it. Enjoy the (hopefully dry) weekend!
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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23rd November 09, 11:22 PM
#15
 Originally Posted by piperdbh
If your walk in the woods are like my walks in the woods, you'll want your socks pushed down, so they won't get picked by thorns and low brush. If it were me, I'd leave off the belt, but your kit looks fine with it. Enjoy the (hopefully dry) weekend!
That's funny, I was about to say "if your walks in the woods are anything like mine, you'll likely find socks up keeps your shins from getting thrashed!" 
(Tho I'll admit it's rough on socks...I'd not even thought about how kilt hose would stand up to that sort of abuse!)
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24th November 09, 03:44 AM
#16
from Edinburgh. The outfit looks fine, just I would go along with the pulled-up socks. An inadvertent stroll through a nettle patch or a bramble bush might help to concentrate your mind on that one!
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24th November 09, 04:02 AM
#17
Thanks for the replies
Thanks for all the assistance, very helpful. I have to say this is the most welcoming board I've ever joined 
Fortunately we only leave on Friday, so I've got a bit of time to pack yet. I believe I can find a nylon strap for my sporran - all my leather belts seem too broad for the job.
I doubt I'll be off the trails, but it is chilly, so I'll look for some hose long enough to pull up properly - I was a bit wary they'd look like football socks, so I'll look for the thick topped kind. I thought maybe green as now I look, maybe I'm a bit all blue (and I'm pretty cheerful!). Would flashes have to match the tartan?
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24th November 09, 04:10 AM
#18
Flashes to match the tartan...absolutely not. Complementing color, bright red...wear what you want. Socks down look fine to me. I'll admit the black leather combined with the brown boots interfered with my own personal sense of order...but I wouldn't say you need to change even that. I would recommend the leather strap for your sporran vs. the chain belt and would also recommend an inch or two higher.
Like the tartan alot! What is it? Also...what type of belt is that? Looks similar to a US Navy swordbelt buckle....
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -- Thomas Paine
Scottish-American Military Society Post 1921
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24th November 09, 04:17 AM
#19
 Originally Posted by Salvianus
Thanks for all the assistance, very helpful. I have to say this is the most welcoming board I've ever joined
Fortunately we only leave on Friday, so I've got a bit of time to pack yet. I believe I can find a nylon strap for my sporran - all my leather belts seem too broad for the job.
I doubt I'll be off the trails, but it is chilly, so I'll look for some hose long enough to pull up properly - I was a bit wary they'd look like football socks, so I'll look for the thick topped kind. I thought maybe green as now I look, maybe I'm a bit all blue (and I'm pretty cheerful!). Would flashes have to match the tartan?
No, your flashes do not have to match anything. You don't need them at all, if you wish. I don't know York well, but is there a shooting shop handy? The long hose that are used for shooting breeks are the same as kilt hose.
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24th November 09, 04:31 AM
#20
Try the sporran at three fingers below the belt. I think you'll find it more to your liking and won't bounce so much when you walk, all in all, well put together.
All the best,
David
“If you want people to speak kindly after you’re gone, speak kindly while you’re alive.”
Bob Dylan
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