Thumpity, thumpity, thumpity

**vps** · 23rd January 10, 04:06 PM

Ok, I'm sure this is a super-newbie question, but I'm curious...

When I walk around, the tassles on the front of the sporran bounce against the leather with every step, creating their own little drumbeat. Even with some things in the sporran it is fairly obvious. I'd have to pack it solid to eliminate it I think.

Is that normal? Does it mean I'm wearing it wrong? If I raise the level the sporran hangs it is less pronounced, but then the sporran is too high (at least, it isn't positioned right "on target" if that's correct).

**vipermcgee** · 23rd January 10, 04:08 PM

I have the same problem and can't wait to read the experts' answers.

Robert

**Jock Scot** · 23rd January 10, 04:12 PM

I would not get too worried, if I were you.

**pdcorlis** · 23rd January 10, 04:15 PM

Some folks put a small dot of silicone on the back of each tassel to anchor it to the front of the sporran - otherwise just enjoy marching to the beat of your own drummer.

**Jordan** · 23rd January 10, 04:16 PM

I’ve had this happen to me usually when wearing my SWK cargo sporran and when I come down the stairs full pelt doesn’t really bother me but if it bothers you I’m sure someone on here said a while back to stick a little Velcro to your sporran and the tassels which should stop it.

**Zardoz** · 23rd January 10, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

just enjoy marching to the beat of your own drummer.

That's my take!

**RockyR** · 23rd January 10, 04:37 PM

If you pick a sporran with NO tassels, there is no drum beat.

If you pick a sporran with leather tassels (with no 'metal balls' on them), there is minimal to no drum beat

If you pick a dress or semi dress sporran with the metal balls BUT they have crossed chains, it helps to keep the drumming to a minimum since the balls have LIMITED lateral movement since there are 2 chains per ball. They still drumm a LITTLE bit, but not as bad as sporrans with 1 chain per tassel. Example:

**vps** · 23rd January 10, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I would not get too worried, if I were you.

I wasn't so much worried as wondering if I was just wearing it wrong.

**ForresterModern** · 23rd January 10, 07:12 PM

There is a rhythmic side to side and front to back hip motion with normal walking as we take each stride, so the sporran (particularly dress sporrans) will move in a rhythmic motion with the hips and cause the drumming. Just the way of the world. But also realize that that same rhythmic motion is what gives our kilts their pleat swish, so if you want the swich you have to take the drum, at least in dress mode. If you have real style there is even a swagger that you may develop, typically after getting comfortable in your kilt, which may exaggerate it even more. Enjoy it--its natural. Even desirable to some extent.

jeff