Wind and a New Kilt

[Jumpmonkey]

So, I'm struggling with two kilt related dilemmas.

1) A second Kilt. I've pretty well nailed it down to a Stumptown Kilt. I'm looking to take off some pounds, and I like the idea that it will shrink (hopefully) with me. Are there any major reasons why I shouldn't pull the trigger on one? (I'm not interested in a traditional kilt at the moment, and yes, I know they have that trapezoidal apron.) I haven't found a whole lot on Stumptown, but what I have seen is good. Just making sure.

2) Wind. It's a little blowy, nothing major, but a steady breezes, enough to get some good lift on the apron are common and constant. I've heard kilt pins used to help with that... and then I've also read that they were never meant for that. And so, I'm confused, and wondering if there are any good apron-keeper-downers out there.

Thanks for your time!

[ratspike]

So, I'm struggling with two kilt related dilemmas.

1) A second Kilt. I've pretty well nailed it down to a Stumptown Kilt. I'm looking to take off some pounds, and I like the idea that it will shrink (hopefully) with me. Are there any major reasons why I shouldn't pull the trigger on one? (I'm not interested in a traditional kilt at the moment, and yes, I know they have that trapezoidal apron.) I haven't found a whole lot on Stumptown, but what I have seen is good. Just making sure.

2) Wind. It's a little blowy, nothing major, but a steady breezes, enough to get some good lift on the apron are common and constant. I've heard kilt pins used to help with that... and then I've also read that they were never meant for that. And so, I'm confused, and wondering if there are any good apron-keeper-downers out there.

Thanks for your time!

If you dig the styling of Stumptown Kilts then nope, no reason not to get one. They're well made and do exactly what it says on the tin.

I've rarely had any trouble with wind, and when I wear a kilt pin it's strictly because I like the way it looks. FWIW, in legit wind I've still had some apron lift. I'm not nuts about the way a pin looks on a narrow apron, especially if there's already a lot going on with snaps and rivets.

[tpa]

With regard to point 2: Wind, the only kilt pin which would hold the kilt down in a strong up-draught would be one heavy enough to distort the hang of the kilt, so best suggestion is stay away from large obstacles which may cause them (up-breezes) and if you can't keep your arms at the ready. If you are out in the open you do not need to worry. The wind blows your kilt against and/or between your legs. It does not blow it up. I frequently walk in my light acrylic kilts in quite strong winds without any problem and if I am in an area where there is any risk (mainly buildings and cars), I just keep my arms by my sides.

Here is one of my PV kilts in wind strong enough to blow over my camera tripod on its lowest setting:



and here is what happens with a light acrylic kilt when you do find an up-draught, but nothing to be embarrassed about on show.



I think you are worrying uneccessarily, I know these are not narrow apron kilts, but similar principles apply. Of course if you are not wearing a sporran or any other sort of bag or pocket which could hang in front, you will need to be a litttle more wary about front lift.

[KMCMICHAEL]

The Stumptown has a pocket in the apron. You can put your phone or wallet or both in. You need not worry about lift. I like mine more than my other kilts. Price is the only drawback. I wish the belt loops were smaller and they should make an in between size but that is my only criticism.

[Jumpmonkey]

Thanks for the replies,

I ordered the Stumptown. As to the wind, I guess I'll have to learn to cope, or with the stumpy, throw something down the apron pocket.

[Taskr]

Good looking kilt. I'd not worry about wind. If it was a problem, I don't think there would be all these/those kilt wearers out there. I've rarely encountered an updraft, and even when it has not been revealing

[cck]

If it is really windy, just leave your arms down at your sides and you should have no trouble.