Sitting in kilts

[long_hand]

There was an other thread about sitting in the kilt and the back of the kilt riding up and either showing or exposing to various surfaces...our dangly bits. I can't find that thread so I'm starting a similar one. I was wondering if the riding up problem has anything to do with the length. Does a 5 yarder ride up more than an 8 yarder? TMI, but I have to do it...I'm sitting in a 5 yard SWK, tucked properly, sitting up straight, and I can still feel the edge of my kilt with...well...you know. Would an 8 yarder actually come half-way down the thigh at least? I want a few contemporary kilts anyways, but I fear that the jeans waist MUG freedom will drive me away from traditional kilting.

[george7]

Well, the bigger you are, the more your kilt has to bend around cover when you to sit.

[long_hand]

This is true. Just one more reason to stay on the treadmill.

[george7]

What I've noticed is that the bigger the guy, the shorter the kilt looks. We've got a guy in my band who must have a 28" waist. His kilt looks rather long, but it's the same length, mid-knee.

[Chas]

There are two things to consider.

Firstly, is the length of the kilt. 8yarder, 5yarder, traditional, contemporary, if your kilt is too short the problem will be the same.

Secondly, is the pleat sweep. I tend to sit down at the front edge of a seat and then slide back into the seat. You have got to practice to get it right - for hours if necessary. Till you get it right. Check the tutorials.

Regards

Chas

[bricelythgoe]

Here is a great illustration of how to sweep the pleats:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/v...x.html?t=20913

[Big Mikey]

If you are like me, your MUG is longer than a kilt. My UK hits me about two inches below the knee, that is where they usually hang. It does take some getting used to when you move up to the big leagues but keep on.

[pastorsteve]

I've never had that problem. I sweep the back when I sit and since it's being sat upon, there's no place for it to "ride up".

[Stratherrick]

Aye, sweeping is the key, as is sitting slightly forward then pushing back.

Do it right, and it's graceful.

Do it wrong and you look like a gay camel sitting down!

Slainte

Bruce

[csbdr]

I used to have the same problem. Key solution is "sit like a girl".....I kid you not. Ifound I was sitting down like I always did in pants; bend over at the waist, sweep the pleats, and plunked my rear into the seat....never worked. Always....ahem...."stuff" touched. I watched the tutorial and discussed offline with a very helpful female member. Her suggestion was brilliant. Instead of bending over at the waist, lower yourself into the seat by bending at the knees, sweep, and when your rear hits the seat slide back into the seat. No more problems.