Kilts and Cars (or Trucks, as the case may be)

[CoreyMacLeod]

Alright people... here's a question for you. I am a big guy. 6'2" and 335ish. I drive a Dodge Ram 1500 truck. Got into it wearing the kilt for the first time recently. Had all sorts of problems getting myself situated. Any advice? How do you guys manage?

[peacekeeper83]

I drive a f250 superduty.. I use the running boards, and kinda back into my seat keeping the kilt swept back carefully making sure not to allow the kilt to bunch up under me causing wrinkles... I am the same height as you, but maybe 60 lbs lighter.. I have no problem getting in or out.

[lethearen]

+1 to what peacekeeper said. I'm considerably smaller, but that's the way I get into my Ram 1500, too. Hop up on the boards, turn your butt to the truck, scooch back, and turn forward.

[Chas]

When I get into my car, a Kia Magentis with leather seats, no problem. Sit backwards into the driver's seat as I do any other chair - then turn forwards.

On the other hand, when I drive my wife's car, a Kia Rio with very deep pile upholstery seats, I get bunching and scrunching and total discomfort.

By the way, I have tried vinyl type artificial leather - better than upholstery, but not as good as the real thing, especially when it is warm.

I think the answer is to sit normally and move your sporran after you are facing forwards.

Regards

Chas

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

Just back in rump first, then swing the legs in. Keep your left hand under to keep the pleats straight.

[george7]

Practice getting in and out.

[Livingston]

Practice getting in and out.

And then practice some more.


It is mainly a matter of sweeping your pleats as or after you get in. A lot does depend on the material of the car/truck seats and the height of the seat from ground level. Lower is much easier.

[ForresterModern]

feet on the running boards or step, right hand on the steering wheel to pull you in, back in butt first above the seat, left hand does the pleat sweep as you rotate to the right and sit down looking straight ahead. Key is staying above the seat (use your rught hand on the wheel to hold yourself up and guide things in) until after you have gotten your butt over it, rotated, and swept your pleats with your left hand, then drop your butt into the seat looking straight ahead.

[ghostlight]

Someone (possibly McMurdo?) mentioned recently that he uses a towel. Basically, wrap the towel around your rear to hold the pleats in place and sit down normally.

[RockyR]

+1 to what peacekeeper said. I'm considerably smaller, but that's the way I get into my Ram 1500, too. Hop up on the boards, turn your butt to the truck, scooch back, and turn forward.

+2...

Also, LEATHER SEATS really help the kilt slide in.

The 1 BIG issue I have with leather seats is the sporran chain. The swing arm on the buckle (that is in the middle of the back) tends to scratch the leather seats in my Chevy Avalanche. I try (pretty sucessfully) to remember to flip the sporran chain OVER in the back so the swing arm faces the kilt durning the ride.