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    Just a correction to the gent who mentioned the SK underapron pocket, being similar to the PK.

    It's not. The PK pocket is on the outer side of the under apron, and is easily accessable. The SK pouch (not really a pocket) is on the inside of the waistband, between the outer and underaprons and is actually closed off when the velcro is closed. Like Ron, I have never been able to use it, as you just cant get to it. Maybe if you had shorts underneath and could partially undo the apron...

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    Some good points Chris, thanks. Nice to have feedback from day-to-day wearing of the kilts.

    The weight of the triple top apron on the SportKilt has helped me when I'm seated too ( I sit for a living)...reminds me of the even narrower Utilikilt aprons that I don't even think about anymore when sitting or seated.

    One thing the SportKilt does when I sit is sort of pull away on the left side of the apron...where the USA Kilt and most kilts have sort of a reverse pleat that opens up, the SportKilt has that huge run of fabric. Think of a backwards Z where the fabric that is making the pleats is pulled across as the apron, then doubled back and folded back again....kind of diffuclt to describe, but result is three layers and an open left side...not open in terms of exposure, but open in terms of expansion.

    I just received the USA Kilt today, but of course have tried sitting in it. One thing I noticed is that the underapron drops between my legs and covers the boys well when I sit. Important to me since I often wear a vest or jacket instead of a sporran. That gave me confidence.

    And, thanks for the tip about "rolling" the waistband down to shorten the SportKilt. I mostly wear mine for hiking and had not thought of that. Good idea.

    Roses and Orchids....they're both beautiful in their own way...people choosing one, doesn't belittle the other.

    Ron
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    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    Ron,

    I really liked your comparison. Concise and to the point wwith the Roses and Orchids.
    Glen McGuire

    A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.

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    Excellent review Ron.

    I'd say the best thing SK has is the drape of the cloth. That's what makes it my favorite pajama kilt.

    Rocky will leave the patch off if requested. He can also get many tartans which are not on their web site, it will just take longer than the standard lead times.

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