8 yard kilt - 13 or 16oz?

[Macman]

bobomacintosh, I agree with what the others have said. Will you be getting the kilt in the MacIntosh tartan? If so, you will be restricted in your choice depending on which tartan you choose. I think that Lochcarron has four MacIntosh tartans in 13 and 16 oz., but House of Edgar's Ancient Hunting MacIntosh only comes in 13 oz. (at least when I got mine). I would rather have had my kilt in 16 oz., but I preferred the House of Edgar tartan. I've worn both weights, and decided first choice tartan, second choice weight. Good luck; you can't go wrong with either 13 or 16 oz.

[Pour1Malt]

get the 16oz !

ya willnae regret it!

[Colin]

I went with 16 oz. I figured if you are going to order a new handsewn kilt, do it right, I will get a 13 oz next time around.

[Cawdorian]

The 16 oz is by far the best value for the buck, you will be happy with your 16 oz kilt.

[switchblade5984]

either is gunna feel great

if only one then i have to say 16oz

[Chef]

The 16oz can feel a bit much if you are using it primarily for dancing indoors, so I would choose the 13. If it will get a lot of wear for various occaisions, inside and out, go with the 16.

[McClef]

I have gone for 16 oz for the tank I have on order in Robertson Hunting Ancient from Hector Russell in Edinburgh.

Got a six week wait for it now though *sigh*.

[freddie]

I agree with chef. The medium weight kilt is ideal for wearing indoors and mine actually swings better than my heavyweight ones. In fact when I first got it and tried it on my wife said "Give us a twirl" which I did and it flew up round my ears ! - in fact I call it "My dancing kilt". It's also plenty warm enough indoors as well. I used to attend a Burns Night in a cosy pub (alas the event isn't held any more) and I've stood there at the bar with sweat running down my legs, and was actually glad I wasn't wearing a heavyweight kilt. However if your going to wear the kilt outdoors in the winter you'll really appreciate the heavyweight version. There is however one other point to consider. I'm very much on the large side and I do find that the heavyweight kilts hang better on me at the front. That said I like both versions in their respective ways.