That wasn't very nice ...

**Iolaus** · 12th April 06, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by GlassMan

I don't know. The new sales copy on their website completely turned me off. It has a similar, almost insulting attitude about it. For example, on the Leather Utilikilt page the copy reads:

Sounds like they took a page from Stone Brewery"s ad book:

You're not worthy!

**Big Dave** · 12th April 06, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

Sounds like they took a page from Stone Brewery"s ad book:

You're not worthy!

The add just makes me want to try it more.

**Kilted KT** · 12th April 06, 10:39 PM

hmm....to bad that arrogant bastard didn't make some scotch!

**Colin** · 13th April 06, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dave

The add just makes me want to try it more.

Been there tired it, couldn't stand it. No need for beer to be higher in the alcohol content (I think it was 7%) for it to be better. Lost the taste with all the booze. Go for a Kiltlifter instead.

Originally Posted by CameronTaylor

At the Queen Mary Highland Games whilst walking around in my black Neokilt, one of the guys in the Utilikilt booth commented "when you're ready for a real kilt, come see us" at which point I hung up the denim UK I was looking at and walked away.

Well, if that isn't the pot calling the kettle balck.........(personal opinion...to each their own). Sounds like you just ran across a bad apple though. I am impressed by the mutual respect shown between the majority of the different kiltmakers on this forum. There may be some underlaying competition and bad feelings, but I don't get it from the guys (and gals) here.

**Iolaus** · 13th April 06, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

Been there tired it, couldn't stand it. No need for beer to be higher in the alcohol content (I think it was 7%) for it to be better. Lost the taste with all the booze. Go for a Kiltlifter instead.

It's not about the higher alcohol content, it's about the stronger flavor. It's like an I.P.A. taken to the nth degree. If you like a bitter beer (heavy on the hops), like I do, it's definately one to try.

**cavscout** · 13th April 06, 09:57 AM

If I were more quick-witted I'd have said "Oh, do you have some 16 oz. wool tartan kilts that aren't on display?"

**Beertigger** · 13th April 06, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Been there tired it, couldn't stand it. No need for beer to be higher in the alcohol content (I think it was 7%) for it to be better. Lost the taste with all the booze. Go for a Kiltlifter instead.

Kiltlifter's 6% alcohol ... <taking a sip>

The AB ale's fairly hoppy, IIRC. Kiltlifter's malty, on the other end of the spectrum.

**arrogcow** · 13th April 06, 05:05 PM

I sent a note to the UK volounteer sales force leader (Nate Soloman) about this thread.

His Reply

Thats a real downer man...

We fully support every fellow kilt maker, utilitarian or not. Man deserves options.

I wish everyone could see that.

I dont really have time to sign up for a message board or chat room... Are you going to post anything?

Nate

Adam

**CameronTaylor** · 13th April 06, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the thoughtful responses Gents, next time I'm wearing my NK right up to him again and if he makes such a comment I'll ask him where his "real" kilts are and/or inform him that I have 7 tartans holding down hangers in my closet, maybe even that I used to have a UK ...
Attitude versus altitude.

CT -

**mddock58** · 13th April 06, 05:51 PM

Unfortunatly when you ask for volunteer staff at the events, you do not always get the best people to PROMOTE your product. That kind of attitude would turn anybody off. A better approach would be to try to show why THEIR product is better, or at least better for YOU!