Traditional Hose Ties (flashes)

[Nighthawk]

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.

Lucky you! I get mine from Big Mikey, and I, like you, will never go back to the elastic ones.

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 ?

Yes sir, they do! And they're nice and warm in the winter, too!

[English Bloke]

There's another source for garter ties here: Cargill Country Online Shop

[longhuntr74]

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.

Yet more evidence of the outstanding character of our beloved Jock Scot! Thank you to Jock for such a kind and generous offer.

Also, how can you not like a guy that has a John Wayne quote in his signature line!?!?

[English Bloke]

... Yet more evidence of the outstanding character of our beloved Jock Scot! ...

Nice one Jock. What a kind and generous thing!

[Jock Scot]

Hush chaps, you are making me blush!

[Detroitpete]

Hmmmm...Jock, have I EVER mentioned my love of fly fishing and my need for __________?

Just kidding. Very kind thing to do, Sir.

[OC Richard]

I just checked on Ebay, and found this, the elastic set mentioned above:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ENGLISH-WOOL-SET...item230d3c3d44

Many of the shooting socks on Ebay, British made, come with matching garters. For example, the sock and turnover might be one colour, but the toe, heel, and a stripe on the turnover a contasting colour; the garters incorporating both colours:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Traditional-Engl...item5f764fa595

[Father Bill]

Those bright socks and boots, I don't know . . . .


. . . but it's a good looking dog!

[Brian Boru]

You might like to check out Jas Townsend & Son, Inc. They offer hand woven garters. Do a Google search for the site, and once you get on the site go to their listings of belts and bags, and then look for garters (GA-118). They offer different color combinations. You can pick your colors. They are $20.00 USD a pair. They are 38" x 1.5".

Regards,

Brian

[Tobus]

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.

I'm also one of those who will never go back. I started with elastic garters/flashes because I didn't know any better. But I bought traditional wool knitted garters as soon as I could afford them (they are pricy!). Aside from being more comfortable and looking better, I just like the idea of them being more 'old school'. Men have tied their garters for centuries, just like they tied their shoelaces. To me, wearing elastic garters is like wearing shoes with velcro closure. I shudder at the thought!