First Kilt, Am i wearing everything properly?

[azwildcat96]

I think they look fine with a sporran that has a metal cantle. Then it coordinates at least. Otherwise they seem out of place to me. From a functional standpoint, the leather strap is far superior. As a drummer, I am constantly moving the sporran to my hip whenever I put on the drum. Doing that with a chain strap is a PITA, not to mention rough on the kilt.

I actually just purchased my second sporran and it has a leather strap. I have only worn it once so far, and the convenience to move the sporran easily is nice, but I do like the look of the chains better.

[Galician]

The outfit looks great. Just two points:

1) I agree that the sporran is too low. Depending on what you put in there, it's going to go down all on its own. Start high.

What do you mean by running? Just the emergency hop when you're late for class, or do you plan to race in it? If the latter, put it to the side on your hip, or skip it all together till after the race.

2) I don't see your flashes. You might have them too far back. I think the usual advice here is 10:00 and 2:00.

Now the crucial element.... what tartan is it, and where did you get it?

[TartanCladPB]

The outfit looks great. Just two points:

1) I agree that the sporran is too low. Depending on what you put in there, it's going to go down all on its own. Start high.

What do you mean by running? Just the emergency hop when you're late for class, or do you plan to race in it? If the latter, put it to the side on your hip, or skip it all together till after the race.

2) I don't see your flashes. You might have them too far back. I think the usual advice here is 10:00 and 2:00.

Now the crucial element.... what tartan is it, and where did you get it?

I didn't invest in flashes, which is why they can't be seen. When i say running, i mean through a park etc. I've adjusted everything so that my kilt is at the right height, it's a lil big so its tough. sporran chains have been adjusted.

I'm a part of Clan Fraser of Lovat. that is the Fraser Hunting Tartan.
and as for the company it's a sport kilt

[English Bloke]

In regard to kilt edge and hose tops, I'm a bit more of a "middle of the knee" Bloke.

As demonstrated by this Chappie here...

[Detroitpete]

Just got my first kilt in the post today. I'm concerned about how high the sporran is, for when i try to run it does its *flopp flopp* thing.




I'm happy that I'm learning about bits of my history

Ya' know....that's JUST the look of confidence we caber tossers are known to have at times. Like I always say, "nothing matches a new kilt better than a caber!" You should giv'er a go when you can sometime.

Ya look grand! Now that T-shirt of yours......is making me thirsty.

[TartanCladPB]

i'd have to work on my build then

[Whidbey78]

i'd have to work on my build then

As someone said recently to Detroitpete, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."

Go for it!!! I'd be out there tossin' cabers, but I'm all jacked up. I'm one week out of a brace from knee surgery and have an appointment on monday to see if they're going to stitch up my hernia for a second time or just wait for me to unzip like a prom dress. Big whoop. I've sucked up worse. I'm not gonna throw big chunks of wood, but I have work to do and a family to take car of. I'm old and tattered. You're young. Live it up. Go play with the big boys!! It's fun. But don't over-do it...you'll pay for that.

Seriously though, go to the games and give it a go. They won't let you kill yourself. If you think you have to be big to play ask Detroitpete!

[slohairt]

Simple solution: Don't bother running! Besides, great (kilted) men never hurry. Great men make others hurry!