Almost an adult show.

[Kilted Cole]

Hey rabble.......
Okay so I'm out on a beer run in a 13oz kilt.......Here in Minnesota the wind can pick up from out of now where and usually at the worst times........and yeah......I almost dropped my beer because I had to hold the bottom hem below my waist.......
My point and question for advice is.....does this still happen in 16oz kilts as much....or do I just have horrible luck?

[Steve Ashton]

We call this 'doing a Marilyn" after the famous photo of Marilyn Monroe holding her dress down after it is blown up by a ventilation grate.

We have all had, or will have, this happen. It depends on the velocity and direction. Some buildings and/or courtyards are famous for creating eddies that will lift even a heavy overcoat. Lincoln Square in NYC is one place, and people take their lunch there just to watch the skirts fly.

Obviously the heavier the kilt the more resistant it should be to these moments so yes, a 16oz wool kilt will resist better than a 7oz acrylic one.

But in the end it is up to you to get used to feeling that first updraft and doing something before the kilt ends up over your head.

[Kilted Cole]

Thank you Mr. Ashton. I've had the same happen to me the first time in Chicago. Apply named the "Windy City" and yeah....... I have not worn a sport kilt since.....I thought it was the fabric weight and not just the updraft alone... The other question I do have is, is a "tank" more desiliant than a 4-5 yard kilt?

[Spartan Tartan]

the heavier weight and more material will make this less frequent, but not totally prevent it. it is just something to get used to. but don't drop the beer!!

[Kilted Cole]

the heavier weight and more material will make this less frequent, but not totally prevent it. it is just something to get used to. but don't drop the beer!!

I didn't....there was NO WAY I was dropping my Moose Drool.

[LitTrog]

Here on the Front Range, winds can get pretty fierce. However, after several years of fervent prayers, I've had to resort to manual Marilyning. Pays to advertise, you know.

[auld argonian]

Thank you Mr. Ashton. I've had the same happen to me the first time in Chicago. Apply named the "Windy City" and yeah....... I have not worn a sport kilt since.....I thought it was the fabric weight and not just the updraft alone... The other question I do have is, is a "tank" more desiliant than a 4-5 yard kilt?

If you really want a test of your kilt's "stay down-ability", come to Chicago and cross the Michigan Avenue Bridge....THAT is the true test. When Tom Hay was in town for the Welsh Rugby Scarf tour a while back, we crossed over the MAB while a small snowstorm was blowing up...let's say it was slightly nerve wracking.

Best,

AA