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21st November 08, 08:52 PM
#21
My enthusiasm is recent with the exposure here.
I liked it before, but never cared enough about clothes to learn about tweed. Having seen such wonderful examples in kilts, vests and jackets I am now kinda a convert.
I'm not a guy who enjoys formal dress, so tweed is a viable option for those RARE occasions when I need to look spiffy.
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21st November 08, 09:17 PM
#22
 Originally Posted by GDub
Just had a shufftie at the link above, Ron (and anyone else who's listening) that weathered Gordon is stunning. Oooooh I hate this forum, so many Kilts, so few pay-cheques.
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21st November 08, 09:31 PM
#23
 Originally Posted by Scully
Thanks Moosedog, The advice by review is very through. I have set up my USA Kilts account and I will start measuring tomorrow. I will have to wait a couple of weeks to buy, while I wait on payroll. You know it's always something holding me back.
PS I got my "Welcome to USA Kilts message" this afternoon, so I'm on the books now.
thanks for all the great advice.
Scully
I see you have decided on USA Kilts. I don't think you will be dissapointed. I have been very happy with my Semi-traditional. No experience with the casuals, but the PV fabric used in both is very nice, with a tight weave that can be easily dressed up or down. I used mine as the best man in a kilted wedding, and have gone hiking in it as well. It holds pleats well; I haven't needed to repress it yet, just steamed out some minor wrinkles from sitting on the pleats.
And as others have said, their customer service is excellent; questions are answered in a timely fashion, and they hold to their schedule.
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21st November 08, 09:42 PM
#24
 Originally Posted by Finn
My enthusiasm is recent with the exposure here.
I liked it before, but never cared enough about clothes to learn about tweed. Having seen such wonderful examples in kilts, vests and jackets I am now kinda a convert.
I'm not a guy who enjoys formal dress, so tweed is a viable option for those RARE occasions when I need to look spiffy.
I actually have the need to look spiffy on a fairly regular basis. I look best in solid colors, so it's black for me. Each to his own, though. If we all liked the same thing, life would be quite boring.
 Originally Posted by svc40bt
I see you have decided on USA Kilts. I don't think you will be dissapointed. I have been very happy with my Semi-traditional. No experience with the casuals, but the PV fabric used in both is very nice, with a tight weave that can be easily dressed up or down. I used mine as the best man in a kilted wedding, and have gone hiking in it as well. It holds pleats well; I haven't needed to repress it yet, just steamed out some minor wrinkles from sitting on the pleats.
And as others have said, their customer service is excellent; questions are answered in a timely fashion, and they hold to their schedule.
Same here! You can't go wrong with USA Kilts.
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
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21st November 08, 09:44 PM
#25
OK. I've worked it out now. I treat myself to a bottle of decent Malt about once a month. Average price £25. That's about £300 a year so... if I fore-go this pleasure and transpose the expenditure to an annual Kilt (assuming the average kilt is about £300) It will take me best part of a century to catch up with Hamish! Mmmmm... there is a flaw in this plan me thinks. I like Malt in moderation too much and there's not enough time.
Lottery!! That's the answer. Mind you at a pound a go, once a week, that's £52 a year... at odds of 24 million to one... If I give that up that's a kilt every 6 years... oh bugger!
Better just learn to handle my envy. 
You have some smashin' Kilts there Ron. I'm a 'green with' bloke right now.
It is an addiction if you're not careful, trouble is I have an addictive personality. Cheers!
Hamish? I know you're working on it but when are we likely to get access to a photo catalogue of your Kilt Kollection online for us all to salivate over? It's what the X-Marks Clan members want.
Cheers again 
EDIT: Crikey!! That was off topic. Sorry
Last edited by English Bloke; 21st November 08 at 09:47 PM.
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21st November 08, 10:11 PM
#26
Well done Skully,
If you're gonna spend $200 on a kilt you can't do better than a USA Kilts semi-trad. Best quality material of the three, best quality workmanship/craftsmanship of the three, AND - you're dealing directly with the kiltmaker instead of a middleman....plus getting the kilt sewn custom to your size.
I have purchased a LOT of USA Kilts...but I didn't for my first year because I thought all the ooohs and aaahs were just hype. Then I tried one...no hype, just quality...so I bought more and more and more and more....
Reccomending you to USA Kilts is like sending you to a famous restaurant, we know you're gonna enjoy the experience and come back for more.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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21st November 08, 10:34 PM
#27
 Originally Posted by English Bloke
OK. I've worked it out now. I treat myself to a bottle of decent Malt about once a month. Average price £25. That's about £300 a year so... if I fore-go this pleasure and transpose the expenditure to an annual Kilt (assuming the average kilt is about £300) It will take me best part of a century to catch up with Hamish! Mmmmm... there is a flaw in this plan me thinks. I like Malt in moderation too much and there's not enough time.
Lottery!! That's the answer. Mind you at a pound a go, once a week, that's £52 a year... at odds of 24 million to one... If I give that up that's a kilt every 6 years... oh bugger!
Better just learn to handle my envy.
You have some smashin' Kilts there Ron. I'm a 'green with' bloke right now.
It is an addiction if you're not careful, trouble is I have an addictive personality. Cheers!
Hamish? I know you're working on it but when are we likely to get access to a photo catalogue of your Kilt Kollection online for us all to salivate over? It's what the X-Marks Clan members want.
Cheers again
EDIT: Crikey!! That was off topic. Sorry 
Dude... Seriously. Give up your single malt? Now that's dedication! I don't know that I could do that.
Cheers, brother! I'll be tipping back a dram (or three!) come November 30.
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
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22nd November 08, 05:58 AM
#28
 Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Well done Skully,
If you're gonna spend $200 on a kilt you can't do better than a USA Kilts semi-trad. Best quality material of the three, best quality workmanship/craftsmanship of the three, AND - you're dealing directly with the kiltmaker instead of a middleman....plus getting the kilt sewn custom to your size.
I have purchased a LOT of USA Kilts...but I didn't for my first year because I thought all the ooohs and aaahs were just hype. Then I tried one...no hype, just quality...so I bought more and more and more and more....
Reccomending you to USA Kilts is like sending you to a famous restaurant, we know you're gonna enjoy the experience and come back for more.
Ron
I've eye'd the USAK semi-trad, but they lack the tartans needed for immediate kilting so will have to wait. Looks good tho.
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22nd November 08, 08:38 AM
#29
That is what I love about the people on this site. When you ask a question or for advice you get an excellent response (with references ). Thank you all for giving me the support I was looking for on this purchase.
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22nd November 08, 08:50 AM
#30
 Originally Posted by Scully
That is what I love about the people on this site. When you ask a question or for advice you get an excellent response (with references  ). Thank you all for giving me the support I was looking for on this purchase.
:butt: to Sharon!! From one Maiden fan to another.
So...
Happy to be of service. I just thought of this: http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/l...dding09272008/
This has a few pics of me in my USA kilt. I know it's a little late, but I thought you might like it anyway. And my Amerikilt: Up the Irons!!

And somethin' that's just plain funny:
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
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