dpseadvr, be very aware that Steve Ashton is a garumpy old fart. Qualities we look for in a kilt maker. Some times I wonder what possessed anyone to let him in this country in the first place. He does make an excellent kilt though. McMurdo linked to a thread I made when I received my FK (I will fix the pics when FK fix their site and I swipe the piccies again. I still love my FK kilt, every bit as rugged as the man that made it. You mentioned that you will wait until your wife can assist in measuring you, this is a must. Also give some thought as to the pockets, they do come in handy. Especially the front slash pockets, Man, how I wish I had the pockets on all of my kilts.

The only big problem I had with this (desert camo) kilt had nothing to do with Steve or his workmanship, but rather hose. Thanks to McMurdo I found some inexpensive ones on ebay, their beige match the khaki so closely. Should you go with the hose I would recommend going with bulk and choosing all the colours you want. Happy kilting.