Detroitpete,
Here is the reason I have not pulled the trigger yet. I wanted PV due to it's durability, ease of care and it's ability to hold a sharp pleat. The tartan I want is one of the Ulster's. I like the Ulster weathered, but It might be too dark. The Ulster modern is pretty bright and I have yet to see it pleated to sett vs stripe and the same goes for the Ulster peat.
That decision aside, they are not made in PV and thus would be a VERY expensive 1st kilt. Since I know I will have that kilt done later, I need to get something for now. That will give me a nice tartan kilt so was thinking that I would get a solid. Also being an Irish American, wanting to be as traditional a Kilty as I can, figured Saffron.
USA does make PV kilts in Saffron, but only in semi trad not in a casual kilt. That has 2 problems,time & $$. I have waited too long to get a custom made kilt by my deadline, my bad. The $$ for a PV custom is not possible right now. It's more that 2x the cost of the SWK Heavy Weight. @ $250 it put a whole new price point to find a kilt maker, no offense to Rocky. So it looks like it's a SWK Heavy Weight in Saffron....though the wife is pushing the Green to, but the Saffron is as I said more traditional.
Yes the Parade is Saturday March 14th in Downtown Pinckney. Pinckney is south of I-96 and west of US-23. It's not much of a parade. It started in 2004 by a friend of mine. It goes about 3 blocks and lasts about 45min, but it's better than no parade. I might go watch Detroit's or maybe Bay City's the following weekend, of course kilted.
Originally Posted by MrShoe
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