Traditional Hose Ties (flashes)

**Ryan Ross** · 13th May 11, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Santa Wally

Once you go to garter ties, you'll never go back to the elastic strap flashes (even if they have what looks like a tie to come down from the folded down hose cuff, they still have that dratted elastic to dig into the calf). The garter ties are SOOO much more comfortable to wear. After Arlen posted his instruction about knitting garter ties, I showed it to my wife. She has now made me about 8 or 9 pair of garter ties. I'll never have to buy any more.

The bought ones are great, but the hand knit ones are even better in every way, for sure!

**JOHNNY FAIRLESS** · 13th May 11, 07:25 PM

Okay I'll leave everyone alone about it. I found what I was looking for on shootingsocks.co.uk . They ARE the interchangable elastic ones as mentioned. Not what I thought. Got all excited and thought I found a deal on some real ties but couldn't find the site for sure to know. Now I know. Well, the British style shooting socks do make for some kick butt kilt hose though, right ?

**chrisupyonder** · 13th May 11, 07:51 PM

Now this is more like traditional (for Caithness farmers) just as long as you remember to remove your flat cap for formal events.

Chris.

**Jock Scot** · 13th May 11, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by chrisupyonder

Now this is more like traditional (for Caithness farmers) just as long as you remember to remove your flat cap for formal events.

Chris.

You do realise that there are some subjects in the British shooting world that make our "white hose and flat cap debate" pale into insignificance! In shooting terms wearing garters to keep up your hose is sensible, but having things dangling from your hose is regarded by some, as quite beyond the pale.

**TurboKittie** · 13th May 11, 08:08 PM

w00f....those are something

**Standard** · 13th May 11, 08:16 PM

I'll second the opinion that once you try traditional hand knotted garter ties you will never go back to those elastic contraptions. The hand tied garters are so much more comfortable, especially if you are going to be wearing your kilt for any length of time. They also look pretty sharp too.

**chrisupyonder** · 13th May 11, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by JOHNNY FAIRLESS

Okay I'll leave everyone alone about it. I found what I was looking for on shootingsocks.co.uk . They ARE the interchangable elastic ones as mentioned. Not what I thought. Got all excited and thought I found a deal on some real ties but couldn't find the site for sure to know. Now I know. Well, the British style shooting socks do make for some kick butt kilt hose though, right ?

They do knitted real ties and extra long ones but only in pairs. I do not mind elastic so have ordered the Subdued - Burgundy, Blue, Rust, Green set.

No knitters in our family though so maybe I should learn.

Chris.

**Cowher** · 13th May 11, 09:11 PM

Jock those garters sticking out do look a touch odd. I wear breeks and a shooting jacket from Hoggs of Fife during the cool hunts. But when it gets super cold I have no other choice than to suit up in the camo insulated overalls and camo coat. I am going to try hunting kilted on Monday. That will be interesting

More about garter ties. I have taken out my elastic bands from my flashes and use a wool cloth strip as a garter. Also I recently commissioned some hand knit kilt hose and she included some hand knit garter ties. I can't wait to try my first REAL garters

ith: I have the hose and garters coming in about a week or two and a new tank on the way that should arrive Monday. So a review is coming soon!

**longhuntr74** · 13th May 11, 09:43 PM

First, let me say that I do want to get a couple of pair of real garters...I am a fan of the "traditional" and historic. That being said, however, I have never noticed a bit of discomfort wearing my elastic flashes. I made my flashes and elastic bands myself...and chose what I felt would be the most comfortable elastic...maybe that's the secret.

Regarding the ties...does anybody ever sell those things at Highland/Scottish games. I've been to two games now and have yet to see anything besides elastic flashes. I just can't seem to justify paying shipping for one or two pair of ties...wish I could pick them up in person somewhere!!

**Jock Scot** · 13th May 11, 09:55 PM

Longhuntr74

PM me your postal address and I will be delighted to send you a couple of pairs of garter ties. They seem to arrive un-asked for when I have bought shooting hose from time to time and I shall be glad to be rid of them.