Anyone buy a premier wool US Army kilt from Rocky yet?

**EBlackall** · 23rd April 08, 09:25 PM

Hey all,

Just got the US Army semi trad and am VERY pleased with it.

It's got me jonesing for a heavyweight wool version, though.

Anyone got one of Rocky's premier kilts in US Army tartan? Is it worth it?

I don't mean to offend Rocky, just feeling out the forum.

Thanks all!

Ed
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

**Mr. MacDougall** · 23rd April 08, 10:12 PM

I don't have one of Rocky's wool kilts, but, like you, I have a PV Semi-Trad, and I adore it. I highly recommend Rocky for customer service, and the finest machine sewn bespoke kilts available!

**berserkbishop** · 23rd April 08, 11:50 PM

My semi-trad is great. No complaints here. I expect the quality would be simialr on a wool kilt. I am not trying to deter you from ordering your wool kilt from him but you might try some of our other kiltmakers like Barb and Matt as well.

**RockyR** · 24th April 08, 05:39 AM

No offense taken, Ed. We're mostly known for our Casual / Semi Trads up here, but there are a few people here who have stepped it up to a 5 yarder or a Premier. You can expect the same quality and attention to detail (actually more so as we sew it inside out and have a lower tolerance for "step up" pleats on our Premiers) that you got on your other kilt.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 24th April 08, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

"step up" pleats

Ok, I've got some guesses. But, what's a "step up" pleat, Rocky?

**Livingston** · 24th April 08, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

Ok, I've got some guesses. But, what's a "step up" pleat, Rocky?

Probably where the lines in the tartan don't end up matching.

**possingk** · 24th April 08, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

No offense taken, Ed. We're mostly known for our Casual / Semi Trads up here, but there are a few people here who have stepped it up to a 5 yarder or a Premier. You can expect the same quality and attention to detail (actually more so as we sew it inside out and have a lower tolerance for "step up" pleats on our Premiers) that you got on your other kilt.

I don't have a US Army wool kilt from Rocky, but I do have US Bicentennial from him as well as three casuals and two five yard wool kilts. To be honest I don't think I will buy another casual, I will go with either Semi-Trad or 5 yard or 8 yard wool. This is no slight on the casual kilts, they are great but the weight of the others is so much more practical here in PA. All of Rocky and Kelly's kilts are absolutly top notch, but if you can afford a wool one I highly recommend you make the jump to it. You will be amazed at the quality of the material and workmanship. P/V is great for a lot of kilt applications but wool really is the end all be all of kilts and when you can afford to experience it there is no better place to start than Rocky and Kelly with either 5 yard or 8 yard kitls.

I can't wait to get (and pay for) my new set of pipes so I can go back to buying more kilts. I really want at least one Semi-Trad from Rocky before I switch to all wool (still from USA Kilts).

**RockyR** · 24th April 08, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Livingston

Probably where the lines in the tartan don't end up matching.

yes... "step up" means that the horizontal lines of the tartan don't match up on a poorly sewn kilt. It gives a "stairs" effect across the back in the sewn down area of the fell. When we make our Premier kilts, we pin down the pleats and sew the material inside out. When we open the material up, if the horizontal tartan lines are off by more than 1 thread, the pleat must be torn out and re-done. That's the "higher standard" I was referring to. Sorry to use Jargon to confuse you...

ALSO... please note that not all of my jargon is "industry standard"... I make up my own terminology on occasion (like kilts with the "Lawn Chair Effect"), so I apologize if I confuse people on occasion.

**RockyR** · 24th April 08, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by possingk

I don't have a US Army wool kilt from Rocky, but I do have US Bicentennial from him as well as three casuals and two five yard wool kilts. To be honest I don't think I will buy another casual, I will go with either Semi-Trad or 5 yard or 8 yard wool. This is no slight on the casual kilts, they are great but the weight of the others is so much more practical here in PA. All of Rocky and Kelly's kilts are absolutly top notch, but if you can afford a wool one I highly recommend you make the jump to it. You will be amazed at the quality of the material and workmanship. P/V is great for a lot of kilt applications but wool really is the end all be all of kilts and when you can afford to experience it there is no better place to start than Rocky and Kelly with either 5 yard or 8 yard kitls.

I can't wait to get (and pay for) my new set of pipes so I can go back to buying more kilts. I really want at least one Semi-Trad from Rocky before I switch to all wool (still from USA Kilts).

I can't wait to hear how you're progressing on your pipes, Keith! Bring 'em with next time you stop by the shop.

**possingk** · 24th April 08, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

I can't wait to hear how you're progressing on your pipes, Keith! Bring 'em with next time you stop by the shop.

I will do that, as you can see by the updated signature, I still have my dream list, once I get my new pipes, and sell my old ones, it should free up some cash.