Positioning of flashings

**Zardoz** · 18th May 11, 08:09 PM

I put the trailing edges of the flashes at 3 and 9 o'clock, * so that likely centers the set of flashes at 2 and 10, knife behind the front flash on right leg. This is with my feet facing pretty much forward, I'm bowlegged enough to where the flashes end up more on the sides than front anyhow!

* (Although, sometimes just to spice up my outfit, I'll go nuts and put them at 2:45 and 9:15)

**Woot22** · 18th May 11, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

* (Although, sometimes just to spice up my outfit, I'll go nuts and put them at 2:45 and 9:15)

Living life on the edge, I love it!!!

**xman** · 18th May 11, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

... put them at 2:45 and 9:15)

That's where mine seem to land most often, just barely north of the side position.

**Whidbey78** · 19th May 11, 01:22 AM

Just fore of the outside or aft of the shin-bone...10:00 and 2:00...1:00-3:00 and 9:00-11:00...back edge to the outside...however you put it.

As long as they aren't on white hose it's all good.

**Chas** · 19th May 11, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by chrisupyonder

Time is an illusion. North east and north west.

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Chris.

But what about those who live in the southern hemisphere? And do things get weird when you cross the equator? Is this like water going down the plug hole?

Regards

Chas

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 19th May 11, 04:04 AM

Another vote for those who wear them sat 10 and 2!

**Barb T** · 19th May 11, 04:14 AM

Just in case anyone is interested, the official competition rules for Drum Majors says:

FLASHES
Leading edge of front flash to be vertically up front of leg.

**Doc Canary** · 19th May 11, 07:52 AM

The passage that prompted me to start this thread reads as follows:

"Keep this in mind throughout. Unless you are a member of a military regiment, a pipe band, or some other quasi-military group that has a specific dress code, your kilt is not a uniform. It is an article of clothing, just like your trousers, and you should feel free to accessorize it however you think best."

That passage resonates with me. The major reason I wear kilts is because they are a fun and unique fashion statement. I know a lot of the forum members are really into the cultural, historical, and military aspects of wearing kilts and adhere to the specifications as dictated by those standards. More power to you if your taste range towards the formal standards or if you enjoy a more freestyle approach to you kilt accessories.
I thought it would be fun and interesting to see how the group brings the flavor to their kilt wearing.

**EagleJCS** · 19th May 11, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

But what about those who live in the southern hemisphere? And do things get weird when you cross the equator? Is this like water going down the plug hole?

You have to wear them on the back of your shins, then, instead of the front. (That would be 8 and 4). When you cross the equator, you have to spin them around your leg counter-clockwise to put them in the correct position for whichever hemisphere you're in.

**Chas** · 19th May 11, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by EagleJCS

You have to wear them on the back of your shins, then, instead of the front. (That would be 8 and 4). When you cross the equator, you have to spin them around your leg counter-clockwise to put them in the correct position for whichever hemisphere you're in.

This is just all too much like hard work. And what about when we fly - Bing Bong "This is your Captain speaking; we are now at our cruising attitude of 34,000 feet and have just crossed the Equator. Will all kilt wearers please adjust your dress before we land."

Regards

Chas