Hello, noob here.

**Mechamaniac** · 25th September 06, 05:56 PM

Wow, finally a cool Kilt forum!

I'm a long time wearer of the great kilt, but recently acquired my first Utilikilt, and the concept of the philabeg is really growing on me. As much as I dig my UK, their prices leave alot to be desired. Just being here today has turned me on to tons of NON zillion dollar Utilikilt options.

Oh, and the pic in my avatar is one I took at Glenfinnan while on my honeymoon, many years ago.

Thanks!

**walkerk** · 25th September 06, 06:13 PM

Welcome from Northern California. You'll find a friendly bunch and lots of good information here.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 25th September 06, 06:22 PM

Welcome and enjoy your stay.

**andyfg** · 25th September 06, 06:36 PM

Welcome from upstate NY. Enjoy!

**Andrew Green** · 25th September 06, 06:42 PM

W00tz! Another one!
When you say feilidh beag, you mean untailored single wide, and not a tailored kilt, correct? They are great fun, and work well for someone who is a little more historically minded, when the weather, or personal preference don't make wearing the belted plaide desireable.

There are a lot of options for kilts, many of them are site supporters, and from my experiences friendly, knowledgable folk.

Good times!

**Mechamaniac** · 25th September 06, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Green

W00tz! Another one!
When you say feilidh beag, you mean untailored single wide, and not a tailored kilt, correct? They are great fun, and work well for someone who is a little more historically minded, when the weather, or personal preference don't make wearing the belted plaide desireable.

There are a lot of options for kilts, many of them are site supporters, and from my experiences friendly, knowledgable folk.

Good times!

What I was specifically referring to was the "concept" of the smaller kilt. I dig the great kilt and all, but after 10 years of all that pleating, arranging, folding, brooching, and tucking just to get into it, it really gets old after a while.

My UK is awesome, 2 minutes, and I'm done.

**RCallan** · 25th September 06, 07:11 PM

Always good to meet a new kiltie!

**Andrew Green** · 25th September 06, 07:14 PM

Ha ha ha. fair enough. Although, in it's defense, the feilidh beag is much easier to wear than the belted plaid, and still retains some historical accuracy from my readings. You still pleat by hand, but it is much easier. I still hold my affinity for the belted plaide though!

Of course, tailored kilts are wonderful garments too. I have nothing against any kilt, from any time period. I only bear marginal bias against the more modern styled things such as Utilikilts. I don't own any of them. But I will concede the point that it is likely much more comfortable than pants. I see it as a modern interpretation, and give such styles a bit more leeway than I do with others. Meh, what can I say, I like the aspect of tradition, AND comfort.

All in all this forum is a fun place to poke around, lots of friendly people, and a lot of good advice, as well as information to be taken in.

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 25th September 06, 07:19 PM

Weclome to the forum!

**Mechamaniac** · 25th September 06, 07:21 PM

Well, the UK was a gift, so I sort of happenstanced into it. It is a very nice alternative to the standard shorts or what have you. But, as I mentioned before, the things are damned pricey, a fact that the UK folks try to gloss over by pushing their whole "We Sell Freedom" mantra so hard. Sure, they sell freedom....that you have to work overtime to afford. ;)

As to the smaller kilts, heck yeah. I have glanced at my great kilt more than a few times and thought about taking the shears to it, and cutting my dressing time WAY down.

Being rather barrel chested though, the tailored kilts have thus far eluded me. Especially at the tailored kilt costs!. Youch.