Kilted scuba diver

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 13th March 05, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Graham

While obviously I won't be wearing the kilt underwater, I believe the kilt is very practical at the beach for ease of changing into bathers etc.

Right out of the SportKilt catalog.

Change into bathers or wear as a cover-up at the pool. Change at cycling events.

It would be a HOOT to see one over a wetsuit wouldn't it? You could put a whole new meaning to "pleat depth".

**usndoc** · 14th March 05, 07:34 AM

I also dive and was on the phone with a fellow diver talking about St. Patricks Day coming up. When I mentioned wearing my kilt in the parade the discussion switched to if I would wear one diving.

While very impracticle for underwater use it would be very practicle for changing. I hate to wear a bathing suit under my wetsuit. So a kilt would be very handy for changing. I need to find a material that drys fast and/or repels water, holds pleats well, and is comfortable.

I also worked on a friends roof sunday. 12/12 pitch 30+ feet in the air I suddenly realized the modesty snaps on a UK would really come in handy. My fiance and the friends wife both agreed when I told them what I was thinking.

**Raphael** · 14th March 05, 10:12 AM

Aaron Sacharow, Utilikiltarain May 2004
Courtesy of Utilikilts.com.

**Graham** · 14th March 05, 01:59 PM

Amazing piccie!! but that would be totally unsuited to the cold waters here!

**Blu (Ontario)** · 14th March 05, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Graham

Sorry Blu, sharks are colour blind

According to Dr. Samuel Gruber (University of Miami), sharks do have the visual receptors required for color vision. They also see quite well in low light levels. Ya never know... They might just appreciate your Gunn tartan swim trunks after all.

**seamus** · 14th March 05, 05:54 PM

Graham, i must say, that is a wicked beard ye're growin' there.

**Doc Hudson** · 14th March 05, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Graham

Amazing piccie!! but that would be totally unsuited to the cold waters here!

Are you saying you need a full 8 yard tank for diving off Taz?

**Graham** · 14th March 05, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Doc Hudson

Originally Posted by Graham

Amazing piccie!! but that would be totally unsuited to the cold waters here!

Are you saying you need a full 8 yard tank for diving off Taz?

yes, with modesty snaps to keep the cold water out

Pittsburgh Kilts · 15th March 05, 01:40 PM

I was heavily into SCUBA for a while, logging 2 or 3 dives every weekend. Haven't done it for a few years now, but I know you're right about the kilt being useful for changing. I used to try to shimmy out of my wetsuit with a towel wrapped around my middle, and it was not an easy task!

Maybe I'll get back in the water this year. Sounds like a good kilt marketing opportunity!