Finally did it

**bubba** · 13th September 05, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by David Thornton

Bubba, great to hear. Did you get the 23" or did he find one shorter?
Pics! And let me know how you like it, I am about ready to take the plunge.
David

I measured carefully and got the 24. Remember, these are military kilts and have a higher rise. Also, only the Black Watch comes in a 23 inch length. All the others start at 24, which for me is just usable. I wouldn't get a 24 in a civilian kilt.

**bubba** · 20th September 05, 02:30 PM

The Cameron kilt from What Price Glory came today. Let me tell ya, you ain't gonna want to strap THAT baby on in warm weather. That beast is HEAVY. It's well and solidly made and the buckles are two prong rather than one, probably to spread the load. If you want a kilt for cold weather you can't do better, it'll be great around these parts. Wisconsin gets a might chilly in the winter season. ;) The rise is higher than usual, but that's normal for a military cut kilt and will take some getting used to. I'll post a pic when I get one. All I can say is it's well worth the money.

**chasem** · 20th September 05, 03:11 PM

Looking forward to seeing that one, Bubba

**Riverkilt** · 20th September 05, 09:31 PM

A Great Day Bubba!

I came sooooo close to ordering one myself...still near the top of my bottemless wish list.

Can you say something about the fabric please? Read somewhere that the military kilts were more of a blanket type wool than the wool on the other hand sewns. Really wanna know when you get time.

Thanks.

Ron

**bubba** · 21st September 05, 01:00 AM

Yup Ron, it is closer to blanket material but finer weave and heavy. It's a very tight weave.

**Riverkilt** · 21st September 05, 08:27 AM

Thanks Bubba,

One last question; (Hah!!) Is the tartan pattern actually woven into the material rather than printed...? I know that sounds dumb, just wanna be sure.

Thanks,
Ron

**bubba** · 21st September 05, 12:06 PM

Ron, it's woven in. Jerry has the original fabric reproduced with great authenticity. There's nothing second rate about this beast.

**Riverkilt** · 21st September 05, 02:40 PM

Thanks Bubba,

Guessed it would be so. The stuff I've bought from What Price Glory has been top of the line...RAF Battlejacket, flying gloves...your kilt's twin is near the top of my wish list...Winter's coming to the canyonlands!

Hoping the high waist would work like a girdle for my massive front porch.

Ron