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8th December 17, 03:24 PM
#1
About half of my Kilts have 2 straps and I prefer it that way.
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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8th December 17, 07:14 PM
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I thought about geting a 3rd strap, but there are no real advantages to two straps, only a $15 charge for the extra one. After I tried it on a few times, I have to say I’m happy to have only two straps, the kilt fits perfect and very easy to ajust with the two straps it has.
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9th December 17, 09:03 AM
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The only reason I ask is that the cheaper stuff seems to have 2 while the more expensive has 3. At least with the pakistan stuff. If 2 straps works better, then I don't know why it wouldn't be derigueur.
American by birth, human by coincidence and earthling by mistake.
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9th December 17, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by macmanjim
The only reason I ask is that the cheaper stuff seems to have 2 while the more expensive has 3. At least with the pakistan stuff. If 2 straps works better, then I don't know why it wouldn't be derigueur.
Oddly the closest kilt maker to me refuses to do anything other than 3 straps. I talked with her about adjusting the fit of my 3 strap kilt and removing the hip strap which she said she would not do.
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9th December 17, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by David Dubh
Oddly the closest kilt maker to me refuses to do anything other than 3 straps. I talked with her about adjusting the fit of my 3 strap kilt and removing the hip strap which she said she would not do.
Do you know Robert MacDonald in Vancouver , BC? I watch him on YouTube from time to time, he sounds like he knows what he is doing.
I wouldn’t take no for an answer, its your kilt, it should be done like you want it.
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9th December 17, 06:08 PM
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I think the number of straps is just a personal preference thing, like whether to cuff your pants or leave the bottom of the legs plain. I haven't seen anything to prove one is more "correct" than the other, although individuals may have strong opinions on which they like better.
The only reason I've been able to think of for the 3rd strap is that it might help prevent the front apron from flapping up as freely in the wind. But many folks wear a kilt pin to achieve the same goal and even in a heavy gale, there is still the back apron to prevent a complete loss of the mystery surrounding the kilt-wearers undies.
My Scotweb 5-yard kilt has 2 straps and I've never had any problems with it staying up or holding together (or revealing me in the breeze). I would not have any problem with having the other strap, but I have not felt the need to have it added, either.
I'm not sure anyone other than fellow kilt connoisseurs would even notice how many straps you are sporting. Most folks are just excited and curious to see man in a kilt.
Andrew
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9th December 17, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by macmanjim
The only reason I ask is that the cheaper stuff seems to have 2 while the more expensive has 3. At least with the pakistan stuff. If 2 straps works better, then I don't know why it wouldn't be derigueur.
My kilt is complete hand sewn here in Canada, the quality is very high, I wouldn’t call it a cheap model 😉😎.
At the time I ordered the kilt, I asked for the 3rd strap, but decided against it after the sales person told me there is no benefit in the 3rd strap.
If you think there is no real kilt without a 3rd strap than get one, it is your kilt, you have to feel good wearing it.
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9th December 17, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris in a Kilt
My kilt is complete hand sewn here in Canada, the quality is very high, I wouldn’t call it a cheap model 😉😎.
At the time I ordered the kilt, I asked for the 3rd strap, but decided against it after the sales person told me there is no benefit in the 3rd strap.
If you think there is no real kilt without a 3rd strap than get one, it is your kilt, you have to feel good wearing it.
I don't know where you're coming from as I never said that. I think you're looking for something that isn't there.
American by birth, human by coincidence and earthling by mistake.
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9th December 17, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by macmanjim
I don't know where you're coming from as I never said that. I think you're looking for something that isn't there.
Think you are right, thought there was some humore here, first part wasn’t sincere at all, it’s true nonetheless, but thought the smiles show the fun in it.
For the second part, it was my experience, with the straps by buying my kilt.
My opinion is, who caress how many straps you have, only thing what’s important is that you feel goid wearing your kilt.
Guess I have to lay low here for some time, don’t wanted to ofend anyone.
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