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30th September 09, 12:51 PM
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Sport Kilt "Ultimate Kilt" anyone?
Ok, I need another kilt like I need a hole in the head. At the same time, I'm going through my inventory of knock-abouts. These are mostly SKs "the works" and SWKs "economy" that I use for Highland Games or just knocking around in and a few are destined to be 'repurposed' soon.
I've checked out the SK site and started to ponder the "Ultimate".
Anyone here have one? Any reviews? Thoughts? Musings?
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30th September 09, 04:55 PM
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Personally, I'm not a big fan of Sportkilts. That's definitely an improvement, but for that amount of money I'd get a Stillwater Standard.
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30th September 09, 06:14 PM
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 Originally Posted by Arlen
Personally, I'm not a big fan of Sportkilts. That's definitely an improvement, but for that amount of money I'd get a Stillwater Standard.
Oh I LOVE my Stillwater Standards! I just hate beating them up because they are a great economical choice not only for casual wear but also to dress up a bit. In this regard,I don't think there's a comparison to be had.
I'm more interested in filling that other niche in my kilt wearing--that takes-a-beating that you don't mind getting a bit battered. I hate to trash my SWK standards--hence the musings about the SK Ultimate.
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30th September 09, 06:47 PM
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I have a Sportkilt, it is the works model. Does'nt fit near as well as my USA semi-trad, which I know is a good bit more $, but I would buy a USA Casual or a casual kilt from Freedom Kilts, before another Sportkilt.
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6th November 09, 10:26 PM
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 Originally Posted by Arlen
Personally, I'm not a big fan of Sportkilts. That's definitely an improvement, but for that amount of money I'd get a Stillwater Standard.
The only kilt I've worn to date is my SK Commando model in ACU fabric. It's OK, but I think I could make a much better one...especially since it cost $160...not worth that. I don't know if it's because the ACU is "stiffer" than other fabrics, but it just doesn't swish at all. I also don't like the shallowness of the pleats and narrowness of the aprons. If I were to do it over again, for what the SK cost me, I'd have spent an extra $50 or so and gotten a Freedom Kilt...much better quality IMO.
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -- Thomas Paine
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7th November 09, 01:43 AM
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I have a tartan SK with sewn-down pleats, a fringe, and side pockets (not cargo pockets). IMHO some of the other added features would just detract from it if I had them, and losing the fringe would save a few bucks without any loss of functionality.
It can be cheaper to get the 'works' or 'ultimate' packages than to buy the individual features separately, but you may be happier just getting the features you actually want. OTOH, I'm not sure that you can get the combination of tartan and cargo pockets without getting all the other stuff. That may be a gap in their marketing.
It is cool to wear in summer, the summers here being both hot and humid, and I can machine wash it (on delicate) and drip dry it with no problems (although that might not work if I didn't have sewn down pleats and might harm the straps if mine had any).
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30th September 09, 07:13 PM
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I love my 2 "original" SKs for what they are. I wear my "All Ireland" pretty much every day at home ('cause I like the colors ). But for the price point of the "Ultimate" I'd go with a USAK casual hands down--and you'll save a pile of change. Also, the USAK PV is a much better material for a "beater." My USAK casual has been through the wringer--literally. I've worn it a LOT, washed it a LOT. And no pilling like the SKs. The only reason I don't wear it every day is because I bought it "off the rack" and it's an inch too big...
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30th September 09, 07:20 PM
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I own a Sportkilt works, a Stillwater Standard and a USA casual. I really like all three!
The Stillwater is the warmest of the three, so it is my preferred on cooler days. Although the acrylic is nice and warm, it does not seem as durable as some other materials and soils easier than the other two.
The USA kilt is one of my best fitting and best looking kilts. Sammac is not wrong in suggesting one of these at all!
I wear my Sportkilt the most of all, especially in the warm summer months. Why? Because it is so easy. It is easier to slip on and just wear than any of my other kilts. The poly blend they use is easy to maintain and not worry about. They also have a nice variety of tartans to choose from.
The good news here is, you can not really go too wrong with any of these options!
Last edited by Farlander; 30th September 09 at 07:32 PM.
Michael the Farlander
Loch Sloy!
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1st October 09, 05:41 PM
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I'm with GDub on this, I wear my "SportWatch" or my SK original most every evening depending on temperature and activity planned. That said, I've looked at some of their higher end offerings and decided that SWK standards are a much better deal.
Bob
If you can't be good, be entertaining!!!
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1st October 09, 09:49 PM
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I'd say buy a sportkilt for what it is.
When you start slapping "stuff" on a sportkilt, what you get is a sportkilt with "stuff" on it, not a different kilt.
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