Buying kilt #2

**crash** · 24th January 13, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by AlaskanCelt

Hey fellas,

So here's my dilemma, the first kilt I purchased came from Sport Kilt. Don't get me wrong, well made for the price, but I'm just not taken as to how lightweight it is. So, I'm looking all over for a new 16 oz. 8 yrd. one. Only problem is, I don't have the money to go straight for a $500 one. I'm looking in the range of 100-300 at the most. Suggestions? I know there's a lot of great kiltmakers out there, but what has everyone come across? Preferences?

P.S. I'm looking for a casual fit kilt, not a very formal one.

Cheers!

I have two Sportkilts and they are perfect for their intended use, running in a kilt run, hiking or some other sporting event, even heavy games. They are extremely light. For something more traditional USA Kilts or Burnett's and Struth are two good places to check out. B&S have some of their cloth on sale and you can get a 4yd custom made for $200 or go for the extra yard and get a 5yd for under $300. Rocky's 5yd wool kilt is well priced and sometimes he has cloth on sale too. I have a kilt from each of them and am pleased with both. That's my $.02

**AlaskanCelt** · 24th January 13, 12:29 PM

Well fellas, you've given me a heap of info. Thanks! I think I may go with Steve at Freedom Kilts. I like his low ride feature and how he does the slant of the kilt towards the front. I'll save up a bundle for the moment and shoot high for a tank next go. For now a 5 yard PV kilt from him seems to be the best bet.

**BCAC** · 25th January 13, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by AlaskanCelt

Well fellas, you've given me a heap of info. Thanks! I think I may go with Steve at Freedom Kilts. I like his low ride feature and how he does the slant of the kilt towards the front. I'll save up a bundle for the moment and shoot high for a tank next go. For now a 5 yard PV kilt from him seems to be the best bet.

Don't dismiss wearing your kilt in the traditional manner (ie high (at your "natural waist")) until you've tried it.

**TheOfficialBren** · 25th January 13, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by BCAC

Don't dismiss wearing your kilt in the traditional manner (ie high (at your "natural waist")) until you've tried it.

WORD!!

That is the only way I wear the kilt. No jeans-height for me.

**Riverkilt** · 25th January 13, 09:41 PM

To the original post...if you can go $300 you can go two payments of $250 a few months apart and get a tank. Not sure about Steve, but know some kiltmakers do that two payment plan...mostly one up front and one when completed. And as far as "phantom" kiltmakers....you're best off to do business with people where you know who's gonna be sewing up your kilt - not jobbing it out to someone you have no clue about.

**AlaskanCelt** · 25th January 13, 11:07 PM

Oh I have worn em like that a couple times. I want more of a good "hang out" kilt. i'm saving for a tank traditional style for the next one.

**TheOfficialBren** · 25th January 13, 11:25 PM

I hear you, AlaskanCelt. I am also saving for a nice wool kilt. Maybe a five or six yarder since I live in Southern California and summers here are hellish.