Utlikilts

[Kilted KT]

I've got a Survival UK...and it is pretty cool. Since I've bought five wool tartan kilts, I've grown to see the UK as the workhorse of kilts, replacing jeans in that capacity. They are pretty sweet, although not nearly as recognizable as a kilt ( at least here ) than a tartan tank/5 yarder..

[highlandcelt]

Ham,

As we say in Texas, ya got more kilts than ya can shake a stick at!!

I really enjoyed your album. I was wondering if your album is in chronological order ... it seemed your kilts got longer the deeper into the album I went.

I wear my kilts above my knees, an inch or two ... they just seem to be more comfortable and much cooler, but they are also shorter than most fellows wear them on here. Basically I order all my kilts 20 inches long. When working and hiking in SportKilts I often roll down the waste so the kilt is 18 inches long.

What is your opinion on kilt length? Have you purchased longer kilts more recently? If so, why?

All the Best,

Chris Webb

Hey Chris. No, the pics aren't in chronological order. The pic looks like it is longer because of the sword I have hanginging in my belt. It weighs my kilt down. That's why I am in the market for a baldric to go on my back.

[Iolaus]

I'v got more UKs than traditionals, but I find myself wearing the UKs less and less. :confused:

[Riverkilt]

Think I have 14 UKs and a UK kilt windchime now. Pics in my gallery if it helps you make a buying decision. Its all good.

I wear UKs to work (therapist) most of the time. I like the pockets so there's no sporran in my lap since I sit for a living. Also the narrow apron drops into place automatically when sitting so I don't need to worry much about how I'm seated.

I'm with Ham, no interest in the one that looks like boxing trunks. Don't have the cord kilts yet either...just seems too Back East for the canyonlands.

Maybe someday there'll be a denim survival....puleeeze....

Ron

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Highlandcelt... I have a couple UtiliKilts and they are (without a doubt) the most durable kilt made. With all the options that you can get, they're also the most versatile! To me, there's nothing out there that even compares. Plus, the owner is one hell of a guy.

I know that Ron owns half of the UtiliKilts stock, and he's a great source to go to in the event that you need "break-in" or care advise.

As for your choice of UtiliKilts... that just shows your smarts!

[efer]

Highlandcelt,

I have 2 UKs (Mocker and Survival) and love them both.

Welcome to the addiction of kiltdom
Cheers

[Riverkilt]

Every company has its culture. If you wanna get a feel for Utilikilts culture go to their website and read their old newsletters and check their gallery.

The UK culture is FAR from traditional. If you love the edge of the envelope, if you have a pair, you'll enjoy the newsletters and gallery.

FREEDOM!

Ron

[Big Dave]

I have two UK's, a black original (my first cilt) and a Desert Camo one. Having five cilts in all, I still find myself wearing my black UK the most.

[TechBear]

I have three: a black original (now too big for me), a tan courderoy original, and an olive mocker. I hope to get a blue denim this weekend before I leave to visit family in California next weekend (Our Lady of the Pleated Tartan, pray for me.)

I like them

[Hellblazer]

While we're on the subject of Utilikilts --

I've seen more than one member who reported that an original UK was his first kilt. Makes sense to me, as I've decided that an original UK is almost certainly going to be =my= first kilt. So how does everyone like the UK? How heavy is it, as far as the weight of the fabric goes? How good of an insulator is it? Is it warm enough for wearing in the fall months? I ask because it's going to be September at the earliest before I pick one up, and I'd like to not have to wait six months before I could comfortably wear it.