Sport kilt

**Nick the DSM** · 5th November 07, 03:04 PM

sport kilts are great for summer heat and the look of a kilt but not with the UK price. I wish i found out about usa kilt before though, i would of spent my money there instead.

**Ian.MacAllan** · 5th November 07, 03:55 PM

I have just one Sport Kilt, their Hiker model. It is ideal for what I bought it for, exercising in hot weather. Back in the heyday of recreational running one of its gurus (Jim Fixx, maybe?) wrote that running shorts were the closest thing to nudity that was lawful. Nowadays I think that's a SK Hiker worn Regimental.

But that's all I use the SK for. For other purposes I have an AmeriKilt and three SWKs, and I'm negotiating with my wife for a great kilt. Pray for me

(I hope she doesn't suspect this yet, but if I manage to make that great kilt work out the next step will be a great kilt in one of "my clan's" tartans, which will cost about 15% of what her sewing machine cost. Women are not the only devious creatures on this earth.)

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**pipesndrumsnun** · 5th November 07, 04:20 PM

You can't go wrong with Stillwater!

**johnnym** · 5th November 07, 08:03 PM

I wear a 32 - 34" waist kilt. My US Air Force Sportkilt has 13 pleats. My USA American Heritage has 18 pleats. The Sportkilt is lighter and more comfortable in the summer, and for casual wear. The USA is heavier and better in cooler months, and is much more formal. Both have their special place in the closet.

**saecoman99** · 6th November 07, 11:23 AM

Ok I have 3 USA kilts from Rocky and I love them wear them All the time.
but I want that Irish revenge tartan they have . so do i go with a lesser quality or wait for a close ,match to come along ?

thanks guys

**Ayin McFye** · 6th November 07, 04:43 PM

I just recently purchased a works sport kilt. (full review to come after this Saturday's kilt night) but I'll say this much right now, I would rather buy 4 SWK Thrifty kilts than buy a works sport kilt. Period.

**Nighthawk** · 6th November 07, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Ayin McFye

I just recently purchased a works sport kilt. (full review to come after this Saturday's kilt night) but I'll say this much right now, I would rather buy 4 SWK Thrifty kilts than buy a works sport kilt. Period.

Oooh... I was actually tossing around the idea of getting a works SK... I look forward to your review now.

**Riverkilt** · 6th November 07, 10:08 PM

Time flys. I did an extensive comparison of the USA Kilts casual and SportKilts a while back. Don't own a SWK though - just sporrans. I'm a 21 1/2" guy in a 24" world...

Okay, found the old thread http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17439

Ron

**Makeitstop** · 8th November 07, 02:25 PM

I have a solid black Sport Kilt and a SWK thrifty in blackwatch.

I will say that I do like my SK more than my SWK, and I really think it does look and feel better. But I'm also a bit more comfortable roughing up my thrifty as it is cheaper, better for modesty (heavier and longer) and I care about it a bit less.

The SK wrinkles a lot, and bunches up in odd ways when sitting or moving around a lot, but one good tug fixes it all (sewn down pleats are a life saver). The SWK doesn't get messed up as easily, but if it does it's more work to get it looking good.

As for durability, I've noticed more little bits of wear and tear on my SWK than on my SK, and the velcro especially has me concerned.

I'm happy with both, but the SK is the one I prefer. Overall, each is worth what I paid. A USAK casual in fraser hunting is next on the list (along with a UK workman's) but it'll be months before I'm ready, so I can't help you there.