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    For about the same price, actually a little less, you could get a USAK casual in PV, and the velcro on the casuals allow a similar size flexibility. Just not sure if Rocky can get the NS tartan.
    The kilt concealed a blaster strapped to his thigh. Lazarus Long

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    I had to post because Eighties mentions needing the Nova Scotia tartan I have this in stock and the Maple Leaf in PV PM me if you want details about my kilts.
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    I'm a huge fan of SportKilt .... get the kilt as an interim, then you'll have one to wear to those wild piper parties once you get the more expensive, hotter official kilt that you can't spill beer on.

    SportKilt is wash and wear, so get it dirty, man!!

    Kilt On!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Webb
    I'm a huge fan of SportKilt .... get the kilt as an interim, then you'll have one to wear to those wild piper parties once you get the more expensive, hotter official kilt that you can't spill beer on.

    SportKilt is wash and wear, so get it dirty, man!!

    Kilt On!

    Chris Webb
    this man is a genious! you should heed his words!

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    Sportkilts look bad enough on their own. When you put it next to the genuine article, that the pipe band will be wearing, the difference will be appalling.

    Just an opinion. You DID ask.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob C.
    Sportkilts look bad enough on their own. When you put it next to the genuine article, that the pipe band will be wearing, the difference will be appalling. Just an opinion. You DID ask.
    I guess the truth hurts, Bob. The ones I've seen were pretty embarrassing looking. People still seem to buy em, though.

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    The kilt does not make the man. No, the man makes the kilt, no matter what brand it is. If the SportKilt looks 'embarrassing' on anyone I'm guessing it's not the kilts' fault.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kilted KT
    this man is a genious! you should heed his words!
    Aw, shucks, KiltedKT, you said it better in two posts earlier than mine. I just said it shorter and funner (now there's a smart word fer ye).

    Like'em or not, SportKilts remain the most practical kilt for the money as long as you define practical as working and playing outdoors in conditions that might destroy your kilt without wrecking your wallet.

    I'm about to go out to my dump truck and head off to yet another construction site to load and haul-off the shocking amount of waste that is there waiting for me ... I think I'll do this job in Stuart Royal!!

    Oh, hell, wait a minute ... I just remember I got paint and grease on it last week. Hum, Peggy machine washed it for me (damn, she even ironed it, GO PEGGY) ... wow, paint and grease are gone, tartan is just as brilliant in color as it was a dozen washings back.

    I've just put it on .... ohhhhhh, baby, it feels just as comfortable as when it was brand new, just love that stretchy waist (I've lost a few pounds). Better check the mirror just to make sure .... yep .... yeeeppppp ....

    ... Oh, YEA, I look freakin' GREAT!!

    Kilt On!!!

    Chris Webb

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    If you have the money get the Nova Scotia tartan from SportKilt.

    If you have the money get the Nova Scotia tartan from MacHummel

    If you have the money get the Nova Scotia tartan from a hand sewn kiltmaker.

    You'll use them all.

    You can tell the difference.

    Don't waste your money on the gathered SportKilt...pay for the belt loops, custom length, sewn down pleats, and fringe additions....of course by that time you're probably in MacHummel's price range (don't know, just guessing here).

    But jeez, get the knock around SportKilt for the beach or whatever.

    Not sure about the East Coast kiltmakers, but when it comes to tanks I know Kathy Lare in Albuquerque only asks for about half down to order up a hand sewn kilt then balance when completed. Makes it easier than saving up the whole amount up front. She sewed up the kilts for the High Desert Pipes and Drums.

    http://www.hdpd.org/photos.html

    And I'm sure other bands.

    Ain't shopping for kilts fun??!!

    Ron
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    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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    If you want a really light weight kilt to wear when relaxing or working in the garden or just knocking about consider the SportKilt but also consider the ones at USA Kilts.

    But you will immediately see the difference between your kilt and the rest of your pipe band. A SportKilt by itself looks like anyother kilt to the uninitiated, but its fewer pleats and different weight will be immediately obvious if side-by-side.

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