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09-02-2009, 08:16 PM
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Just received an original "original" (w/apron) UK that I recently won on eBay. I love these (this is my second). The difference from the current "original" model is they don't have the waist snaps and the material is SOFT. The snap thing is neither here nor there, but the material difference is the kicker. Really nice feel--more like a lightweight Survival. If you're a UK fan I recommend hunting for one of these.
Anyone else here have one?
Last edited by GDub; 09-02-2009 at 08:45 PM.
Reason: correcting the facts. Thanks Rex
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09-02-2009, 08:33 PM
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I thought the original original was one with a zipper fly and pleats around to the front.
I do have an original with no waist snaps, yes - with the flappy pockets. Yes, it's comfortable and serviceable.
Regards,
Rex.
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09-02-2009, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende  I thought the original original was one with a zipper fly and pleats around to the front... | You are correct, Sir! I should have said "original 'original' w/apron."
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09-03-2009, 12:24 AM
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Or, to make someone's head hurt more, call it the Original "original" Neo-trad. IIRC, the very early Neo-trads and standards used 100% cotton, instead of the poly-cotton fabric that the later ones used.
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09-03-2009, 12:32 AM
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I have one with no waist snaps but with the polycotton. Not sure where that lands in the hierarchy of originals, but i like it. Much lighter weight than my survival model, but not as soft.
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09-03-2009, 02:27 PM
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The ones I'm talking about are 65% poly/35% cotton. The material just seems softer than the current "originals." Less chafe!
So as to not lead newbie newbies to UKs astray, the UK "original" version I'm referring to are the snapless waist, aproned, 65/35 blend "original" model Utilikilts.
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09-05-2009, 08:53 PM
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I have an original 'original' with snaps and love it. In fact I'm wearing it right now. Great kilt.
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09-08-2009, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by GDub Just received an original "original" (w/apron) UK that I recently won on eBay. I love these (this is my second). The difference from the current "original" model is they don't have the waist snaps and the material is SOFT. The snap thing is neither here nor there, but the material difference is the kicker. Really nice feel--more like a lightweight Survival. If you're a UK fan I recommend hunting for one of these.
Anyone else here have one? | I have one, also off ebay, and it is one of my favorites.
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01-12-2010, 06:25 PM
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I have an original, that i got several years ago from UK it has the flappy pockets, and 6 snaps in a V type shape where the Sporan should go, what waist snaps are you refering too?
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01-12-2010, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KWD I have an original, that i got several years ago from UK it has the flappy pockets, and 6 snaps in a V type shape where the Sporan should go, what waist snaps are you refering too? | The "Original" UK model (meaning not a "Workman's" or a "Survival") I was referring to has no snaps at the belt line. You can't wear them without a belt.
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