New from those Lovely Folks @ Utilikilt!

[Yaish]

Heavier, lighter, it all depends on what for. For an athletic kilt for going running or working out you definately dont want heavier, thats exactly what the Spartan is designed for.

For those of you that dont know but are on the UK board as well, I am Duke Dingo there. (and many of the above comments are mine)

Thanks for transfering over the info!

[David R]

Now one of the coolest things about the Spartan is the inside flap it
has. Try to stay with me as I explain it. Right inside the front of
the waistband, just under the centered UK logo on the waistband is a
strip of the material about 4 inches wide and just a few inches
shorter than the length of the kilt. Its free hanging except for
where it is attached at the very top. Now, where you to grab your
apron and lift it up, 'exposing' yourself what would really happen is
that the fabric strip would still be hanging directly between your
legs providing cover. Same deal if you happened to be sitting on the
quad sled machine at the gym and bent your knees on the downstroke.
That little strip is going to prevent you from getting your gym
membership revoked and criminal charges filed.

I have used exactly the same system as this on several kilts that I have made in lighter fabrics. I call the free floating apron a “Modesty Panel”.

This arrangement provides more layers of material where you need it and the fabric drops down between your legs when seated in case the upper apron does not drape between your legs. This would have been useful for the army officer that was recently seated next to the Queen!

David R

[KiltedBishop]

I guess my question is in regards to the fly up, I just have a hard time reconciling that light weight of material not spending most of it's time around my chest! LOL is it about the same weight as the windsocks? if so I am scared because that really flies! Of course I would love to have one for the gym and ditch my sportkilt...hmmm pretty cheap. Have to consider this.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Please... someone OUTSIDE of UtiliKilts go take a look at these things (other than the web pictures) and start a new thread on them. BEFORE it happens, let's not hijack a pin-point thread here with reactions. I'm SURE there's much to be said.

I'll see you at the "Review Thread"!!!

[Yaish]

Two things, first, I want to share some photos of me in my Spartan so you can see it live so to speak.

http://josh2917.fotopic.net/

Second, I'd like to point out to Jimmy that I am 'outside' of Utilikilts, though I do crew lead some events for them. They dont pay me, and I only do it because I strongly believe in the product, its utility, and its quality.
You wont ever hear me say anything nice about the T-shirts or belts they sell because I dont think those particular products are anywhere near worth the money. When we talk about kilts, thats another story. (Though they did just come out with some grey shirts that are a much heavier material, those I support and the tank tops are good too)

As for blowing up, all I can say is that it hasnt happened to me yet. The material is light but it breathes unlike the windsocks (its heavier than that too, by far). That means wind blows through it as much as against it thus mitigating much of the strength of the wind. Also, because its a step in and not a wrap apron it makes it much harder to blow up at all. The apron cant blow open, the whole thing has to 'Marilyn' and it just doesnt seem to catch enough air for that.

[Colin]

Just my opinion, but that is a hideous looking kilt.

[cavscout]

That does appear to be a very "specialized" concept. I can't see many folks wearing those "out and about" like the other UK's which strongly resemble everyday cargo shorts.

I can picture it in the gym or maybe around the playboy mansion with Hef

Thanks for the pics Yaish. A Navy Blue color would at least provide a middle ground for people who don't want Black but don't want to look like a victorias secret model, No offense Yaish

[Yaish]

Its not quite so silky as in the photos, the flash on the camera probably had something to do with that. In person it looks just like a pair of basketball shorts, only unbifurcated.

Its definately not your daily wear kilt though, its for the gym, the running path, the beach, or hanging around the house. Now, if you happen to know how I can get invited to the Mansion, let me know...

[KiltedBishop]

I never thought about he fact it was closed. Meaning no overlap, so the wind couldn't "get in" so to speak...hmm like basketball shorts huh? I am getting more and more interested!

[Doc Hudson]

If I could get one for $50.00, I might get one for wearing around the house, but it seems a little skirty for my taste.

And if it actually looks like modern basketball shorts, it is even less to my taste.

Good luck selling them to other people.