Did you know that kilt flashes are adjustable?

**Ayin McFye** · 11th March 08, 11:54 AM

So I've been wearing kilts for about 8 years or so now. About two years ago I purchased my first kilt flashes. They fit great, i loved them. A few weeks ago I purchased another pair and I put them on and they were a little snug. I thought, "Oh my calves must be getting bigger, or these are just smaller flashes" (I know I'm not very bright some times).

Anyways, I wear them for about 4 or 5 hours before I can barely feel my feet. The cirrculation had been cut off due to the tight elastic. I took them off and there was a deep imprint of the elastic around my calves, I had pretty much used them as a tourniquet. WHO KNEW THEY WERE ADJUSTABLE!?

So yeah, I just thought i'd share my dumb moment with everyone.

**Arizona Scot** · 11th March 08, 12:01 PM

I solved that problem by not wearing flashes.LOL

**McMurdo** · 11th March 08, 12:15 PM

One other thing Ayin

The Pleats go in the Back

**davedove** · 11th March 08, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Ayin McFye

WHO KNEW THEY WERE ADJUSTABLE!?

D'oh!!

If you've got big calves like me, they don't adjust enough.

**Ayin McFye** · 11th March 08, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

One other thing Ayin

The Pleats go in the Back

Serious? How does that work, mine go all the way around.

**Larry124** · 11th March 08, 07:56 PM

Calves?
I thought those things were used to hold shirtsleeves up whilst bartending….?!

Where did you get those good looking khaki flashes in the photo?

**Ayin McFye** · 11th March 08, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Larry124

Calves?
I thought those things were used to hold shirtsleeves up whilst bartending….?!

Where did you get those good looking khaki flashes in the photo?

I just found the picture online, i've never actually ordered from these people, but if you're interested here's the link.

http://www.highland-wear.co.uk/

**Jako Dar** · 11th March 08, 09:42 PM

Hey - I just learned something myself. I am new to Kilts myself and it is good to know stuff like this! Thanks Ain McFye!!

**McClef** · 12th March 08, 04:06 AM

Some, not all, flashes are adjustable.

I have some flashes that don't need adjusting because they connect around using velcro.

**McNulty** · 12th March 08, 04:41 AM

I had the same problem with my flashes. My calves are a tad on the large size and circulation was cut off rather quickly. I stopped wearing them for a while and then got some large garter ties from Matt Newsome at the STM. Heck of a lot better and I think that the garter ties are a lot more versitile. I usually place them at 10 and 2.
Nulty