USA kilt vs sport kilt

[Smayniac]

All of my current kilts are Sportkilts. The first was, as Riverkilt called it, pleated to the gather; that's the one my eight year old wears for knocking around. The other two are much nicer, one cotton with a real selvedge called ancient, that I wear for, again, knocking around, the other is a poly/wool that was called Black Watch(it's close).

There were shipping issues with the second batch, which I had ordered direct; Seamus was helpful and freindly over the phone. I have no complaints with any of them. I have been tempted by the black hawaiian, but it's currently not on the website.

In the meantime, I've accumulated some fabric and I'm trying Alan's Xkilt instructions for myself.

Bob

[CameronTaylor]

In the meantime, I've accumulated some fabric and I'm trying Alan's Xkilt instructions for myself.

Bob

It's addictive, watch out ....


CT - my goodness, it's lunch time

[Smayniac]

It's addictive, watch out ....

I finished my Weathered Saffron Xkilt last night, once I started working, I had to keep at it. Next up is another for my son, I hope to have it finished in time for the NorCal Rabble kilt night at the end of the month. Pictures up soon.

Bob

[Larry124]

Still no win between two sponsors.

Damning SK with faint praise, or no praise.

Based on mine*, SK is more worthy than some say.

How long do you have to wait for those USAKs?
How much do the solids cost?
Climate must be cooler for some than in my local.
And occasions more high casual than low casual.


*Three poly-cotton solids and one Hiker.

[RockyR]

Wait time is about 6 to 7 weeks right now. With a rush charge ($25), it's out the door within 1.5 weeks right now.

[beowulf67]

I don't have a USAK yet but am planning to get one after hearing all of the good things about the kilts and about Rocky here. So I can't compare them but I have owned 3 Sport Kilts, have 2 now, and love them. I have the basic model for when I was competing in Highland games or for just knocking around and it's perfect for that. I've got a Works model that's a little more "dressed up" than the standard and if I wear it out on the town I think it looks fine.
Besides the vast majority of the population doesn't know the difference between the SK and a hand sewn wool kilt anyway unless they inspect it very close. (And if they want to be that close they better buy me a drink first-I'm not that easy)

I do have my eye on a couple of the semi-trads from Rocky and really need to go ahead and order some.

[Birddog]

Larry, I think you might be falsly thinking that many of us are damning our sport kilts. I shall only speak for myself; I very much like my SK, but for me, just doesn't compare to an SWK or a USAK when it comes to a more formal or traditional appearance. Who knows, maybe I might change my mind a bit when I get it back from Seamus. Goes somewhat to what Riverkilt said-roses or orchids? It is not faint praise or no praise as you say, to tell it how we see it. All of the sponsors here fill their own niche. If my saying that I wouldn't order another one seems harsh, then chalk it up to the lack of ability to convey thoughts on this infernal box. It is as simple as my wants in a kilt have changed. To say that I would never buy a UK isn't damning them, just telling how I feel. But a whole lot of people love them, and good on 'em for it.

[646guy]

I have a few SK and one USAK (that I've now lost too much weight to fit into). The SKs with sewn down pleats are perfect for me since I do get to wear kilts to work. When I am having to set up one of my trade shows adn I have to start lugging boxes around, SKs (sans sporran) are really great and are perfect for the lugging that I do. Even better with them being so light weight, even if I do get sweaty, it's not a heavy fabric holding in extra, unnecessary heat.

As Rocky said before, it's all in the actual use and on show day, it's great to wear when setting up. Then I slip into a heather grey mocker from UK for showtime.

[Nighthawk]

I'm not damning my Sport Kilt. I don't even dislike it. I just feel like I paid $125 for a $65 kilt. It was nowhere near worth what I spent on it. If they were to cut the price in half, then I would get one. But to pay the same for Sport Kilt that I would spend on a USAK casual? There is simply no brainwork involved there.

[IrishBLE]

Rocky, you just sold 2 more kilts....rush order charge and all....1.5 weeks? Very nice. I've just learned that due to some funky ailment I have a special diet...long story short, all 6 of my other kilts no longer fit. 1.5 weeks is music to my ears!