Old-fashioned flashes

**Phogfan86** · 9th January 09, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

...They also work best with castellated hose that are not turned down...

Help the newbie out: castellated hose?

**runewolf** · 9th January 09, 09:57 AM

Hose with the tops done in a manner to imply a castle tower top.

**Tim Little** · 9th January 09, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Phogfan86

Help the newbie out: castellated hose?

**puffer** · 9th January 09, 11:33 AM

To me, the "Traditional Tie" style garter is the only way to go. Not only "looks" but COMFORT!!

Another option is "Snake Garters"

**Jack Daw** · 9th January 09, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Tim Little

I've seen this pic before. I don't think castellated should be folded over like that. You can see that they are not folding over without a fight.

**Tim Little** · 9th January 09, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

I've seen this pic before. I don't think castellated should be folded over like that. You can see that they are not folding over without a fight.

I agree completely.... This was just this first thing I could grab from Google.

**Tim Little** · 9th January 09, 08:36 PM

BTW, I'm very much jonesing for at least one pair of the traditional garter ties from STM.

At the moment I have a pair double loop flashes like the ones on at right:

They seem a bit way over the top for regular wear at this point. (And, in fact, if anyone likes these and wants to swap for a pair of traditional ties, please PM me.)

That said, I also own a pair of Lochcarron flashes like these (but in black) that I prefer to wear with my PC:

I just think the cleaner or more contemporary look goes better for "black tie", but I might reconsider once I get a proper pair of hose (i.e., tartan) to go with my PC kit.