USA 5 yard wool kilts

**Remy** · 7th June 11, 09:34 AM

Hello all!
I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a USA kilts 5 yard wool in 13oz. It will be my first wool kilt. I've seen several posts from members praising their semi-trads from Rocky but I haven't seen any from people who have 5 yarders. So if you have a 5 yard wool kilt from Rocky let me know what you think of it.
Thanks,
Remy

**RockyR** · 7th June 11, 09:59 AM

Just to clarify, our 5 yarders are constructed the same way as our Semi trads... we just make them in wool, which opens up a world of options in different tartans. It's more expensive b/c of the cost of the wool vs. the cost of PV.

**Dale Seago** · 7th June 11, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Remy

So if you have a 5 yard wool kilt from Rocky let me know what you think of it.

I have two on "rush" order, one 16-oz and one 13. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive!

**Mael Coluim** · 7th June 11, 10:25 AM

I am fortunate to have two of Rocky’s 5 yarders. For me they are the way to go for a traditional wool kilt. Very comfortable to wear, looks great and superbly made. I don’t miss sitting on the extra three yards or carrying it around, especially in the warmer weather. Let’s face it, the climate in Virginia is not exactly Scottish weather!

**Dale Seago** · 7th June 11, 10:50 AM

It's worth keeping in mind that "the standard" for the early tailored wool kilts -- in Scotland -- was around 4 yards.

**Duke of Delrio** · 7th June 11, 02:08 PM

It's like this. If Rocky says it or makes it, you can trust to it, while I, on the other hand, will lie to you about, oh, half the time.

**Spartan Tartan** · 7th June 11, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Just to clarify, our 5 yarders are constructed the same way as our Semi trads... we just make them in wool, which opens up a world of options in different tartans. It's more expensive b/c of the cost of the wool vs. the cost of PV.

Rocky, for further clarification, isn't the semi-trad and the 5 yard wool both made the same as the premiere 8 yard just with less material?

**RockyR** · 7th June 11, 06:22 PM

No... The Premier 8 Yarder is made very differently. MUCH more labor intensive.

**Spartan Tartan** · 7th June 11, 06:26 PM

Thanks Rocky.

To the OP, I don't have one of the 5 yard wool kilts yet, but I will be getting one. So, although I can not say how wonderful one is right now, I have an 8 yard premium and a casual from rocky and they are both fantastic. You will NOT be disappointed.

**pabackwoodsman** · 7th June 11, 08:59 PM

I have one of Rocky's five yard kilts and love it. Rocky does very nice work. Just wore it the other day to meet some friends for dinner. Still jonesing for the 8 yard in muted PA tartan.