Ron's snap problem was rather untypical of most UK owners. Out of the many many UK owners, the problems have been very few and far between. It doesnt make you feel any better when YOURS has a problem, but it doesnt seem to be an issue overall.

That being said, I would say DONT get the Sportkilt as your first kilt choice. I think you'll be horribly dissapointed in the experience. Its not that they make a bad product, because they dont. Its just that the sportkilt is really not designed to be an everyday wearing kilt. Its designed for highland athletes to wear during the games, or for for people to wear while changing in public, etc.. Its not a bad kilt to have in your collection, especially if you get it for its intended use. I dont think its a good first kilt though. Its a poor example compared to the PK, UK, or FK type of everyday kilts.