My freakin' awesome SWK: a unbiased review

**Rigged** · 15th November 07, 08:27 PM

On that note, yeah, I actually tightened the sporran chain a bit in that photo. I'm trying to find the comfort zone with it. Thanks for the tip.

As soon as you can, get rid of the chain and use a leather sporran strap. The chain wears down the material faster than leather. I think they look better too.

**Nighthawk** · 15th November 07, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rigged

As soon as you can, get rid of the chain and use a leather sporran strap. The chain wears down the material faster than leather. I think they look better too.

And they're more comfortable! And BH- as you're a guy of larger stature like myself, I deffinetely advise the strap. I'm a 52- I'm a 290lb hiker and martial artist- so I know how difficult it can be to find the comfort zone. And by the way, I've been debating weather or not to get an SWK Thrifty. I own three SWK's- two Standard and one wool. I love them- they're great. Only problem is that my legs are gigantic so I have to get the hip strap altered. Otherwise it will pull the kilts apart. And by the way, your wee on' looks great!

**Big Homestead** · 16th November 07, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Rigged

The Black Stewart is my favorite tartan so far. Looks great on you and the tyke. I have Standard SWK Black Stewart and I concur with everything you've said about the value of their kilts. It's almost magical that they can produce such quality at such a low price -- and with such speed.

All best in your upcoming matches.

Thanks, man! I appreciate all the cheering I can get in my corner.

And ya know, lil guys like my son seem to fall right into that kilt. I would dare you to try and get him out of it. I think it's his new favorite cloth, which would make sense. . . . it's mine too.

Cheers and blessings

**Big Homestead** · 16th November 07, 11:19 AM

Nighthawk Riggid - Thanks for the leather strap idea. I never would have thought of that. Your right. Cheers.

**Big Homestead** · 16th November 07, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by DireStraitsFan

And a fellow martial artist. I did TKD, American Kenpo, and a little Iaido. But I was never tough enough (or brave enough) to step in the full contact arena.
Good luck!

American Kenpo in a kilt?.....now I've seen everything.

**Nighthawk** · 16th November 07, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Big Homestead

American Kenpo in a kilt?.....now I've seen everything.

I study Shotokan. I do a mean kilted side snap kick. Of course... it may not be my yelling that strikes fear into people so much as the fact that I go regimental.

**Clockwork John** · 16th November 07, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I study Shotokan. I do a mean kilted side snap kick. Of course... it may not be my yelling that strikes fear into people so much as the fact that I go regimental.

Now you've seen everything!

**Big Homestead** · 16th November 07, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Crusty

Now you've seen everything!

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!

**Nighthawk** · 17th November 07, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Crusty

Now you've seen everything!

No- the person in front of that kick has seen everything!! :butt: Actually, I wear my gi so I don't disturb my classmates. Or my sensei, who gives me no end of crap, because I refuse to tell him weather or not I go regimental under my pants, as well as my kilts. Wouldn't they all like to know...