Tough Mudder Race. What type of Kilt?

[ratspike]

Nylon/cotton ripstop is another choice that would be completely baller for a mud race kilt. I've never been able to find yardage in solid colors like ranger green or coyote, but plenty of camouflage patterns are available. It's a fabric that handles being wet and muddy without any complaint, and also isn't going to hold a ton of water and get heavy. Velcro will hold just fine, but for hard use I'd be inclined towards a velcro strap that doubles back rather than tabs/patches, only because anything worth doing is worth overdoing. This assumes you're not wearing a belt of course.

[azwildcat96]

I own several Sportkilts. I throw heavy stuff in them, sweat in them, wash them, and repeat. But for a mud run, I would suggest something a little cheaper than a Sportkilt, just in case it is ruined. I ran the warrior Dash in a Stillwater thrifty kilt. The only damage that I really did to it was a couple small holes where the safety pins holding my entrant number ripped out.

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[Leoghan]

ill add my vote to USA kilts PV casuals, they have crisp looking pleats and easy to wash.

[LitTrog]

Here is the thread about the USA casual in mud races. It's an impressive testament to the quality of garment that Rocky and crew produce. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...my-kilt-70068/

I have competed in nearly 10 more mudder-style events (even an actual Tough Mudder) since I wrote that review, and the USAK Casual is still holding up nicely.

As for what you should wear underneath the kilt, I find that a pair of 'Flash' Underoos works the best--snug enough to keep everything in place, and that lightning bolt over your bits makes you feel 17 again.

If you're concerned about water weight over the course of 10-13 miles, a kilt in PV or acrylic or wool is going to pick up a bit of heft. But, hey--it's all about the challenge of the thing, right?

Have fun, be smart and be safe in your race!

--Edit--

Just saw the post by Sailortats expressing concern over the staying power of velcro--As I said, the kilt and its rippy black fasteners have seen some terrific beatings and are still soild. I am, at this point, considering replacing the velcro, but only as a preventive measure--the only time the velcro fails is at the post-race gatherings, when the hordes of beery, sweaty, filthy girls mob this poor old man and rip off all my clothing. Nothing stops that kind of libidinous hysteria.


Okay, that last part is mostly fantasy. The other stuff is true. Promise!

[tundramanq]

A dozen USAK Casuals here, purchased over two years and treated somewhat rough, with no problems with the PV fabric, construction or the Velcro - oldest holds like the newest.

I have bought a length of Velcro and cut various lengths of the loop side to cover the exposed hooks on the kilt if going beltless and wearing a knit vest/jumper to prevent grabbing the knit.
No pulls yet but why risk it.
I see a natural progression here in kilt evolution. From fabric ties to straps and buckles to Velcro.

[Bill]

Hello my fellow North Dakotian!

The one kilt I haven't seen mentioned here is the ElKommando. It's light and dries quickly when wet, it also has a built in belt for security.

Best of luck in the event!

Slainte'
Bill & LeaderDog Sir Brinkley the exuberant!

[jaybear02]

Thanks for the input. I think I am set on wearing a USAK Casual from Rocky. It's a great excuse to buy another kilt too! I appreciate all the input. Thanks again!

[TheOfficialBren]

Whew! Good for you, Jaybear02. I saw the fire in one of those pics that azwildcat96 posted and instantly I had a nightmarish image of an acryllic kilt going up in flames and serious injury incurred! Thankfully he was uninjured! Stillwater Kilts are decent but USA Kilts P/Vs truly are better and safer for this sort of thing.

[azwildcat96]

Whew! Good for you, Jaybear02. I saw the fire in one of those pics that azwildcat96 posted and instantly I had a nightmarish image of an acryllic kilt going up in flames and serious injury incurred! Thankfully he was uninjured! Stillwater Kilts are decent but USA Kilts P/Vs truly are better and safer for this sort of thing.

I thought about the acrylic kilt and the fire before, during, and after jumping it.
In my defense, there was a very soggy wet mud puddle within a few steps of the fire, so I felt a little bit better about my chances.