Before I take the Plunge.....

[Casey_in_Carolina]

OK, I have permission from the better half, and paychecks come out today, so I'm planning to order my first kilt tomorrow . Currently planning on getting a SportKilt in Clark/Clergy with the 'Works' package. Belt loops, Fringed Apron, Sewn Down Pleats, etc, etc. Because that looks like the best price I can find, that will leave me enough cash left over from my allotment to scrounge a belt/buckle/kilt pin/sporran/etc. off of eBay.

So, before I take the plunge, is their any better offer going on out there that I should know about? I've heard that SportKilt makes good quality stuff, that, while not on par with a 16 oz. Scottish Wool original, will be good for a starter kilt, and get me through until such time as I might be able to afford the real deal. I should be placing the order tomorrow, and just want to make sure that I'm not overlooking anything.

Appreciate any advice, or tips you can give.


Thanks,


Casey

[robthehiker]

Congratulations! Ordering the first kilt is very exciting. I'd consider the Clark (aka Clerk) casual kilt from USA Kilts too. It would be around the same price as the Sport Kilt and it comes highly recommended.

[Galb]

Also take a look at Stillwater. They do not have the Clark tartan, however, their accessories may just meet some of your expectations.

[Galician]

I wear that very kilt myself, as does a good friend of mine (see the pics in my album). I am very happy with it and plan (when financially possible) to get another with pockets, now that they're available.

I would just point out that Sportkilt and USA Kilts have different shades of this tartan. The Sportkilt one comes in Ancient (sometimes seen as the Clergy style), while the USAK comes in the Modern (seen as more the Clarke way).

The Sportkilt IS a good starter kilt and GREAT for hot, muggy weather. It doesn't compare, of course, to a woolen kilt in terms of feel and hang--and the swoosh factor.

[billmcc]

I'd consider the Clark (aka Clerk) casual kilt from USA Kilts too. It would be around the same price as the Sport Kilt and it comes highly recommended.

I second this recommendation. The quality of the material and workmanship is much better on the USAK Casual than the Sport Kilt.

See the USAK Casual here: http://www.usakilts.com/casual_kilts.php

The WPG website has a good deal on a brown leather sporran and sporran strap for $25. See it here: http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopdispl...2&cat=SPORRANS

[McMurdo]

If you are going to look into a USAKilt might I suggest looking at the Semi-Traditional model while it is a bit more money, it has more of the characteristics of a traditional kilt, you do get what you pay for.

[pdcorlis]

I know we are probably stretching your budget to the breaking point but I'd second the recommendation for a USAK Semi-Trad - its a giant step up from the other kilts mentioned.

[Finn]

I'm no fan of SK, so I STRONGLY urge you to go with USAK.

[sydnie7]

[snip]The WPG website has a good deal on a brown leather sporran and sporran strap for $25. See it here: http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopdispl...2&cat=SPORRANS

Not to hijack, but does anybody have a picture of this sporran? No graphic on the seller's website. . . thanks!

[fshguy]

I have to echo the comments also. I have the same kilt in MacLaren and while it is fine for playing soccer or walking around in the woods, I don't feel it is substantial enough to wear about town. Depending on your intended use, you should definitely give USAK a hard look.