Doing the Warrior Challenge--want to do it in a kilt!

[DougC]

The warrior challenge is a 3.5 mile obstacle course that has wind, mud and water. So, I want to do this kilted. I'm not wearing the kilt I have. And, I've looked at the sports kilts. Not a bad idea. But, how are the PV kilts? I would like something a little heavier--not because I want to run with something heavy, but, because I want something that won't fly up. Any suggestions/preferences?

[thescot]

Try the least expensive kilt from SWK. They're very inexpensive, you can't hurt them, but I think they'll stay down. (Wear some underarmor anyway! Trust me on this one.)

Once it's wet, you will not want anything heavy on your body.

[Strings]

with what you're describing, I'd almost think you'd be better off going with a Utilikilt with the "modesty snaps"...

Of course this, coming from the guy who wore a UK (no snaps) to play capture the flag against a sorority (and ended up with a broken collarbone)...

[BonnieT100]

I would highly recommend against wearing a kilt for an obstacle course. There are just some activities that require more protection for your legs than a kilt affords. Between rope swings and climbs, confidence climbs, walls with splintery tops, and of course, the "weaver", you'll be glad to have the extra protection.

[DougC]

Strings--those girls can be aggressive!

The race isn't really sa confidence course style race--it's more of a run in the woods with water, hills, mud and a fire jump.

I thought about a utilikilt and ruled it out due to a desire to wear plaid/tartan. Also, I don't want pockets that might pickup mud and weigh me down. I'll check out the SWK kilts--is that Stillwater?

[Hothir Ethelnor]

Yes, SWK stands for Stillwater.

[dfmacliam]

I agree with the SWK economy... It's cheap, and tartan. The USAKilts casuals are pv and in tartan... A wash and wear kilt.. Then you have the kilts made by other members of the forum, that might fit your requirements, while being affordable.

[carlb]

If it's the same Warrior Challenge I signed up for last year, there are open flames along at least part of the course. Maybe not the best environment for a PV kilt.

I also remember lots of mud; I just don't see a kilt being a good idea there.

[billmcc]

Be aware that acrylic (SWK) and pv (USAK) will melt if the material comes in contact with open flames.

[Strings]

I had thought about the open flames problem, which is why I didn't suggest one of the acrylic or PV kilts.

A UK survival kilt would be my first choice. Unfortunately, not "cheap". The rest of the line would work too: with the pockets snapped, there wouldn't be much mud getting in there...