What about Sport Kilts?

[Riverkilt]

Aye,

The rating is my own. I rate the poly fabric over the acrylic for endurance etc.

I rate the custom length over "take what we make." I believe there's a wider choice of tartans from SportKilts.

And, for me, for a low priced "kilt" to have the size flexibility of the elastic waist is more important than having thin leather straps that are mostly covered anyway.

But that's just me....and, the irony of me touting SportKilts has not escaped me...

And, a risky question....does your listing of Bear Kilts mean he's taking orders again...?

Thanks,

Ron

[Colin]

And, a risky question....does your listing of Bear Kilts mean he's taking orders again...?

I haven't spoken to him in months, so I couldn't tell you. Never hurts to know who is out there offering kilts though. From what I gather, Bear is trying to use this break in orders to get caught up. You'd have to ask him though.

[Manu]

I wouldnt consider a SW a casual kilt. They are heavier and warmer than the Philabeg. I, like Ron, prefer Poly materials to acrylic, but Ill get a casual from Rocky any day before a Sportkilt, or a SW. (Not to put them down, I just dont like how acrylic gets after a few washes and some use).

[Blu (Ontario)]

A cheap kilt is cheap for a reason. They are very lightweight, of cheap fabric, and are thrown together. I've seen sportkilts and they look tatty, plain and simple. A complete waste of money from what I've seen.

By comparison, a "real" kilt costs about $1.50 per day (or less) spread over a year. That's less than coffee, cigarettes, fast food lunches, snack foods, etc. etc. that most people seem to be able to find cash for.

caveat emptor

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[Zardoz]

By comparison, a "real" kilt costs about $1.50 per day (or less) spread over a year. That's less than coffee, cigarettes, fast food lunches, snack foods, etc. etc. that most people seem to be able to find cash for.

I never thought of it that way! And thanks to credit cards, you don't have to wait a whole year to spend that cash!

[NewKilt]

I had several Sportkilts, but sold them. As Ron has said, with sewn down pleats they are not that bad. However, I consider my SWKs, AKs and Buzz Kidders to be better kilts. The workmanship is better, and I'm glad to be free of the elastic waist band. The SWKs in acrylic material are more prone to getting snagged than the polyblend material of the Sportkilts, but the wide tappered apron, the 6-8 yards of material, deep pleats, the traditional strap and bukle closure, IMHO wins hands down.

Buzz Kidders are traditional style kilts in solid colors, made from 6-8 yards of 10 oz canvas. They are more prone to wrinkling, but are as rugged as nails. The AKs are rugged contemporary kilts. I've noticed that the weight of these is quite different. For instance, the tan is very lightweight and great for summer. The Khaki is relatively heavy - almost like canvas. The brown corduroy is also relatively heavy and stays vitually wrinkle free.

For me, the AKs are my favorite kilts. I love the style and the way they look on me. Excellent workmanship and service - plus, Mike Butler, the owner of Amerikilts is a great guy.

Darrell

[CameronTaylor]

If ye be patient for a bit, there'll be news here you might find interesting in your quest.


CT - not til they're ready tho -

[Norbydog]

I own two Sportkilt, one cotton and one Poly. I also own a Stillwater heavyweight and a Stillwater standard.

I have considered selling my Sportkilts, but I have found good reasons to keep them- the cotton is good as a loaner, and when I have a situation where I really don't care it the kilt dies. The Poly is on the chopping block, and a good offer may make me let it go. I had the pleats sewd down, but I can't get the material to put loops on it, so it falls in the very casual, very hot days kilt. Possibly it will be the "party" kilt.

The Stillwaters are heavier and in my opinion, a better kilt, but that is just me. I like the straps better than the velcro, and that they ride higher up the body.

Ask me in a few weeks, when I hope to have my new scottish.net kilt and my new USAkilt.

[Colin]

Ask me in a few weeks, when I hope to have my new scottish.net kilt and my new USAkilt.

I am sure you will be blown away by both and you won't want to go back to anything else

[Norbydog]

Colin,

I am certain I will be. If it wasn't for the need for a loaner/knockabout kilt, I would probably sell my Sportkilts, and get a Hunting McLeod from SWK. One that fits this time.

Make sure you see my new thread on socks from Penny's.