Which kilt for St. Pat's?

[possingk]

I have an Ireland's national from Rocky and it is a great kilt, I expect it to last a good long time. It seems that last time I was at Rocky and Kelly's shop that they had a bunch of Ireland's national available on the rack perhaps you can get the best of both worlds, a great kilt in very little time. Might want to confirm with Rocky that they have your size on the rack though.

With your two darling daughters, please know that when chili was spilled on my Ireland's National the chili wiped off with just a little water, not even a lot of elbow grease needed. Not many kilts have that ability, it can take about anything perfect for cornbeef and cabbage, or guiness spills that might occur!

Good luck with your decision!!

[davedove]

Something to remember is that St. Patrick's day is only a little over four weeks away. Rocky probably can't guarantee you'll have the kilt before then. I've got the Stillwater kilt that I will be wearing (it's the 2005 standard).

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I'll be wearing my Irish National. I got it on eBay. Despite the horror stories you often read around here, it's a pretty good kilt for the money.

Bob, who was the seller on your kilt? Was it EmeraldTartans by any chance?

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Thanks for all the info guys. I did not realize that Rockly had some off the rack in the Ireland National. I do like the Blackwatch in PV I have from him and it it does seem to take a beating and the pleats never need touching up. Will check Rocky's site and also call him if I don't see any there. If he has one in my size, the search may be over.

[possingk]

KCW,
I hope Rocky and Kelly have one for you. it is one great kilt.

[Bob C]

Bob, who was the seller on your kilt? Was it EmeraldTartans by any chance?

The ebay ID was heritageofscotland-net. I checked their listings this morning and found no Irish Nationals.

Stillwater is clearing out some old "economy" kilts, VERY cheap on Ebay. I've never seen one, but they have not gotten good reviews here. For the $20 they're listed at, though, you might take a look. You could always use it for lounging around the house if it's not good enough to go out in.

Chances are, though, you could get away with it just fine in a pub on St. Patrick's Day. It's not exactly a tartan ball.

[starbkjrus]

KCW,
I hope Rocky and Kelly have one for you. it is one great kilt.

Possingk and I got our Ireland's Nationals from USAK within a few days of each other and I agree with him on everything. The tartan is beautiful and VERY forgiving. In fact I plan on wearing mine to work on St. Paddy's day.

Rocky and Kelly's site shows the Ireland's National available as Off-the-rack so maybe you'll get lucky on size. :smile:

[RockyR]

We DO have Ireland's Natnl in stock in MANY sizes (I just got them finished for the rack 2 weeks ago).

PLEASE NOTE: Kelly and I have a festival next weekend. Last year we sold about 30 kilts and people were CONSTANTLY asking us for Irish tartans (it's a predominantly Irish festival), so we don't think this batch of Ireland's National Pre Mades will last. If you want an Off the Rack I.N. by Patty's Day, you'll have a much wider selection of sizes if you get it BEFORE next weekend.

Good luck with your choice! I'm sure you'll be happy with whichever one you choose. Thanks to everyone for the testimonials!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Thanks all!

Rocky did you post this before or after we talked? Or maybe as we were talking! Anyway, I did call Rocky and he does have the I.N. in my size. Just need to confer with my better half before ordering it up. I don't think she will have a problem with it, but I need to ask. I ought to be able to spend a little of my year end bonus, right? ;)

[Woodsheal]

I'll be wearing my Forde (Irish family tartan) 8-yarder:

http://members.tripod.com/clan_donna....album?i=2&s=1

Most likely with a Guinness sweat shirt...!