usa or stillwater?

**kilted in kleaveland** · 17th May 06, 11:01 PM

First of all, THANKS to all of you X-members! Your advice has been invaluable. I'm looking for another kilt (much to my wife's dismay), and I can't decide on a USA philabeg or a stillwater standard. I like the pv that Rocky offers, but I also like the SW's ( so do my wife's purse strings ).

Any thoughts?

**Randy** · 18th May 06, 02:39 AM

I have a SWK 2006 Standard and SWK economy- I like both economy for laying about and the standard for running around.
My friend has a casual kilt from USAK. He loves it. My next kilt will most likely be a USAK casual. It goes on real easy, and looks good (modern Gunn).

**Barclay** · 18th May 06, 05:10 AM

I don't have a USAK, but I have a couple of SWKs - standard and economy that
are *almost* as nice and wear as well as my handmade tanks. If you go with a Stillwater, you won't go wrong (IMHO).

**ByDand** · 18th May 06, 05:18 AM

I have two SWK standard kilts. One is the Nightstalker and the other is the Irish National. Both wear beautifully and look great. You are right about the wallet not being hit as hard and you won't be disappointed.

**millar** · 18th May 06, 05:24 AM

It depends on what you are looking for. For the immediacy you can't beat SW. For a made to measure product USA is the way to go. It's apples and oranges.

**mddock58** · 18th May 06, 06:01 AM

Another thing to think about is the Tartan you want. Stillwater has a limited number of Tartans, USA Kilts has a good number more to choose from.

They do not compare directly to one another as Millar has stated, so you need to look at what you want, not just at the price.

Both are great products, as you can find by comments here.
Stillwaters have a fixed length, and do not fit everyone exactly the same. Some here do not like tem because of this.
USA Kilts can be bought "off the rack" or specifically measured for YOU! This is why they are a bit more expensive, not to mention that they are lovingly hand made by Rocky or Kelly!

**Manu** · 18th May 06, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Barclay

I don't have a USAK, but I have a couple of SWKs - standard and economy that
are *almost* as nice and wear as well as my handmade tanks. If you go with a Stillwater, you won't go wrong (IMHO).

I find that a bit excessive...but back to the question...USAK, all the way, custom made product, nicer material, good price.