Can't decide on first kilt...

**chasem** · 12th November 06, 06:11 PM

I would go with the semi-trad. I don't have one yet, but I'm looking to get one as soon as I can.

I have done other business with Rocky though, and can tell you that he and Kelly run a fantastic business and are great to work with.

**BluesDoxieGa** · 12th November 06, 06:17 PM

I also recommend USA Kilts. I have one of their casual kilts and it wears great! And Rocky is a member here and will definately take great care of you.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 12th November 06, 07:08 PM

Welcome! And from another southern inhabitant, I have to say: Get the USAK. It will serve you well for all your needs, especially in the south. I have 4 (1 semi-trad and 3 casuals), and since we moved back to FL (after a short hiatus in in Chicago), they are my preferred kilt. Just the right weight for the warmer climes, and the PV can not be beat for non-wrinkling! And read some more reviews, the amount of material is determined by many factors, and none of them is the kiltmakers desire to make a kilt with a particular amount of material. The number of yards is determined by the repeat of the pattern, the size of the hips, the pleating option (sett or stripe), the pleating construction (knife, box, kinguisse), and the depth of the pleats. Of those, the only one that a kiltmaker can really control is the depth of the pleats. So they can make them deeper, and thereby take up more material, but even so, a 5 yard kilt for somebody with 34" hips may only have 4.5 yards of material, and a so called 4 yard kilt of the same material and tartan for someone with 44" hips may contain almost 5 yards.

billmcc · 12th November 06, 07:38 PM

I have a Casual (pv) kilt from USA Kilts and a 5-yard (heavyweight wool) kilt from scottishkilts.net. The lighter weight Casual is much more pleasant to wear here in Florida for much of the year. Furthermore, pleating is definitely more precise on the USAK.

I suggest buying a pv kilt from Rocky first and getting a heavyweight wool kilt later.

**sorcererdale** · 12th November 06, 08:51 PM

Welcome. You know you are going to get another kilt anyway, so just decide which one you want first!

DALE.

**switchblade5984** · 13th November 06, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by sorcererdale

Welcome. You know you are going to get another kilt anyway, so just decide which one you want first!

DALE.

oh so true! well if the jura is an option im gunna say go with that!

its wool! and winter is coming.... plenty of time for you to buy another before summer!

**pig140** · 13th November 06, 03:38 PM

I'm a ULM grad! Commuted from home, it was just easier.

**Colin** · 14th November 06, 09:37 AM

The jura wool from Scottishkilts.net is really nice. I have an 8 yard handsewn in that wool. I say get the wool one first. A PV semi-traditional from Rocky will be a good second kilt for hitting the town. PV is great for day to day wear.

**Kilted_John** · 14th November 06, 05:17 PM

Wool first, then USAK in March... Yer going to want the warmth of the wool during wintertime, methinks.

-J

**Jerry** · 20th November 06, 03:15 AM

Welcome to the forum. I have one of Rocky's semi=traditionals and it is a fantastic kilt for summer wear. Our climate here in Va is similar to yours. I'd say go with the USA for now, but start saving for a "Tank" now, because you will eventually want one. However, some of the Scottish kilt makers do seem to be able to get around extravigant customs charges by the way they label packages and by use of "The Royal Mail" and the US postal service, rather than a shipping company such as FEDEX or UPS. I believe Kiltstore does this.