Nifty sock idea

[GlassMan]

I really dislike it when my flashes are connected with velcro, and sometimes the metal clasps can seem a bit clunky.

So I'm thinking, why can't a set of flashes be made with a solid loop of elastic? Why does it need a clasp? If I size the elastic to my legs, I could then just slip them on and off before I put on my shoes. I know it would be a bit like a garter, but why not?

[Kilted_John]

Could also use some ribbon. Tie it around the leg, do a normal shoelace style knot, turn over the kilt hose, then let the loops and tails of the ribbon pieces stick out from underneath the turndown. Then, if you're longhaired and want to go with the 18th century look, use the rest of the ribbon to tie your ponytail.
-J

[billmcc]

I wear elastics without flashes for casual dress, but I do wear flashes when going formal.

[KiltedKnight]

Could also use some ribbon. Tie it around the leg, do a normal shoelace style knot, turn over the kilt hose, then let the loops and tails of the ribbon pieces stick out from underneath the turndown. Then, if you're longhaired and want to go with the 18th century look, use the rest of the ribbon to tie your ponytail.
-J

Yes, but won't you pull your hair really hard with each step that you take?

Chris. :confused:

[Southern Breeze]

Yes, but won't you pull your hair really hard with each step that you take?

Chris. :confused:

Thats's the first thing I thought when I read that!
On a more serious note, making your own flashes is easy and an excellant way to save some money.

[Kilted_John]

Yes, but won't you pull your hair really hard with each step that you take?

Chris. :confused:

ROFLMFAO!!!

Guess I should proofread before I type at night. Meant to say that the remnants could be used, not what's tied around your legs...

[Riverkilt]

A lot of my flashes slide right off the elastic rig. I use the flashless elastic to hold up my kilt hose when casual.

Tried it once without the elastic and the hose fell down from walking. Was embarrassing, was on a found body scene and there were macho cops all over...I was forever tugging up my kilt hose....not the impression I wanted to present.

That long morning sold me on elastic without the flashes.

Ron

[millar]

That long morning sold me on elastic without the flashes.

Ron

Ron, Life is pretty good if pulling up your socks causes you to have a "long morning."

[Colin]

I have made flashes/garters with elastic and a glasp, and I have made them with a long strip of thick velcro. Both work well enough, but the flashes I bought (while over priced) still work the best of the 4 pairs I have made.

Once you get a good elastic and clasp combo for the garters, you can interchange the flashes to fit each kilts.

[Richland]

I'd hate to be the dead guy mostly..... falling socks is the least of his problems.....