Any experience with...

[Jerry]

I have a 2006 heavyweight in the shadow tartan. Although I haven't worn it a lot as of yet, i love it.

[Scottish Chi]

So If I understand correctly this kilt is 100% wool, 7-8 yds, and about a 13oz weight.

I was told a 42" waist weathered Lamont had 30 pleats with a 4 inch depth. So maybe a 36" would have at least 24 pleats with hopefully the same depth. At 6'1" a 24" length should fit fine. AND my little sweetie likes it even after I said I would need another more expensive kilt in the Ferguson tartan later (more questions about that in another post). Ain't it great not to have to secretly buy another and then ask forgiveness. I get the kilt and still get lucky!

Soooo... at $145+shipping what's the downside other than it takes money away from getting the "tank" sooner? Oh yes, what about a Buzz Kidder sporran? Black or Brown?

Bill

[Bob C]

Oh yes, what about a Buzz Kidder sporran? Black or Brown?

Bill

That tartan has a lot of brown in it. I'd recommend a brown belt and sporran, especially for day wear.

[Panache]

Scottish Chi,

I just ordered a Black Shadow Tartan kilt and a hunting McCleod standard, plus a new sporran from Stillwater Kilts. I've heard of Jerry Stillwater's almost superhuman speed in getting his products to his customers so hopefully I can can give you a review before too long.

I'll just wait


be patient



stay cool



be calm



just chill



and...



...AND START JONESING LIKE CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scottish Chi]

Good suggestion Bob C. I kind of like the ribbed sporran with the pewter medallion in brown. Should look good with Saffron and I have a brown belt already.

Panache, I'll be looking forward to your review of the Black Shadow Tartan. It should be the same fabric and construction as the Saffron since it's a Shadow Tartan as well. Jeeez, now I'm thinking of two. I have to get a grip!

[StoneCold]

I think you've made up your mind, and I'd have to agree with the direction in which you're going. I'm still a neophyte at this but your experiences are largely similar to my own.

I've had a Bear PV for a couple of years and loved it. I wanted something else, and as soon as one of the guys posted the picture of the weathered Lamont, I knew I had to have it. Well, I've got it and I love it. There may be some downsides, but none of them apply to me. And if it turns out that it's something that doesn't work for you, it won't be too hard to get rid of it. I just bought an Irish National SWK from Mark off this board, and he didn't have it up there too long

As for the sporran, I posed that same question just after I ordered the kilt. Definitely brown. Oddly enough, I picked up a brown Buzz Kidder (this one but in brown) from Charlie off this board as well.

Good luck with whatever you do.