Quote Originally Posted by Riverkilt
Whoa, while I agree with Colin's advice about saving and investing in a better kilt (Wish I would have) I don't think SportKilts are "that" bad...

I think of them as a step above the Stillwater Kilts folks rave about here.

I'd rather have poly fabric than acrylic (that's just me) and SportKilt will at least custom fit my length for me, something Stillwater still doesn't choose to do.

My guess is also that the SportKilt is made here in the U.S. of A so costs more to make it, but less shipping/import costs.

But all that matters not if you're wiser than I was and save for a quality kilt(s) first then back fill later with the "inexpensive" kilts.

Ron
I think that is were a lot of people here will just agree to disagree. While I don't own either, I tend to think that the Stillwater kilts with a fell line, tapered apron, and higher waistband would be quite a bit closer to a traditional kilt.
I would think you would have a hard time finding many more people that think the SportKilt is a step above the Stillwater, Ron. I don't see how a kilt that comes with an elasticized waistband is a step above a kilt that, while made with an alternate fabric, is cut to look more like a traditional kilt. I have been on this forum for years now and have heard praise after praise of Stillwater's products, and I have seen Jerry implement alot of the changes his target market was looking for (ok, custom length hasn't been done yet), where as I have heard alot of negative feedback about Sportkilt's service and products.
As I said before, there are those of you guys on this forum that have Sportkilts and love them, but their are also guys that have ordered Sportkilts and ditched them shortly after delivery. It's all a matter of opinion I guess.