Kilt Review: R-Kilts Hemp Kilt, Black w/ Brass Hardware

[Tobus]

My intent wasn't to compare your kilt to a traditional 'tank' in terms of performance, so I hope that it didn't come across that way. These are two entirely different animals. I was just curious as to the total weight comparison, considering that the weight of cloth used in yours is equivalent to 16 oz wool. I was surprised to learn that it has about 7 yards of material in it. I'll bet it's heavy indeed! Especially with the addition of pockets and all the rivets and leather and such. I've come to appreciate the feel of a good heavy kilt. It just feels much manlier than a low-yardage lightweight material kilt.

[Clockwork]

Not at all my friend I was actually the one trying to compare this to a tank. Not in a way of 'which is superior/inferior', because as you said they are two different animals and really can't be fairly compared without taking personal preferences into account. Rather, I was trying to describe its characteristics in a way that someone familiar with tank might more readily relate to. But then again, I haven't handled a tank nor wore one before, so my comparisons are based solely on how I've seen them behave while other people wear them, and the reviews/descriptions provided on this site and elsewhere. Subsequently, my understanding of the characteristics of a tank may be wildly incorrect.

I agree about the weight too; there's just something about a weighty kilt that makes it feel 'right'. I don't know if the 7 yards is a baseline with Robert's kilts or if that's what was used on mine specifically (I have a very lean build). That's something he'll be able to answer.

Cheers,
-Jake

[seanachie]

Of course another advantage of the weight, even in standard hemp depends on your mode of commuting. I use a Segway to get back and forth to work each day, 6 miles on city streets. Every Friday I am kilted and my Rkilts fare better in a breeze. :-) I also can get a nice swish while gliding..