Marching with banner in the wind

[possingk]

OK, I am going to march in my first parade ever on St. Patrick's day, the kilt I will be wearing is a Ireland's National USA Kilt Casual (the best I have), I walk in this kilt all the time and don't have a lot of problems with the wind, but when I am walking, I can always grab quick if I feel an updraft, since I will be carrying a banner I won't have free hands. The few times this kilt has 'started to go', has always been in and around building, which is where we will be marching.

Any suggestions if it is a windy day will be greatly appreciated! I will be wearing bike shorts underneath, so it won't be a big deal, but I would hate to ruin the mystery for all those watching. I was thinking of creating some sort of modesty strap that attaches to the inner apron and a few of the pleats in the back, don't know if it will work or how it will affect the swing etc.

Thanks in advance for the advice

[Southern Breeze]

Here's what I do- if I think theres a chance of exposure due to wind, I wear a pair of boxers with smilies on them.

[possingk]

that is a great idea, I have a pair with shamrock's on them, that will work wonderfully.

[AckZel]

I think my idea is far better! ;)

[UmAnOnion]

I think my idea is far better! ;)

those will make it look like he is under attack by a swarm of rabid insects (Yes I know insects dont get rabies BUT YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!!)

Plus is a particularly strong gust comes along he coudl get whacked in a rather sensitive area rather harshly!!!

Two small safety pins - one each on the inner front center & back center with a long loop of thread tieing the two together, going between your legs should stop major fly ups without interfeering with the swing of the kilt too much.

[ByDand]

I like the idea of boxers with smilies or shamrocks. Shamrocks I think would be perfect and if a wind does lift the kilt there will be no

[Pleater]

NAAAAH - if you are going to be perfectly decent even if the kilt is doing a Marylin, let it fly - the rule is, after all, not to alarm the ladies....

but that doesn't mean you shouldn't entertain them.

[Riverkilt]

Hey, me too, will be wearing my Ireland's National USAK semi-traditional.

I vote for the boxers with the shamrocks...perfect to forget about the wind and give a laugh to anyone nearby if a gust does get you. What could be more in the spirit of the day?

Ron

[GMan]

Make sure that you have plenty of stuff in your sporran.

[James]

Assuming you'll be wearing a leather baldrick with a bucket for the butt of the flag pole, you'll still have your left hand free-so can excise some control.

We used to train with blankets on poles, and spend hours slow marching around the square before a major parade: exhausting.

James