Quote Originally Posted by billmcc
A 4-yard kilt is much lighter and more evenly balanced than an 8-yarder, and is much cooler in the summer time... My advice is to get a kilt from Matt first and buy a tank later.
I agree. The difference in price is almost all due to the cost of the frabric used. I have - and like - full tanks, casual wools, a box-pleat, and lots of cotton/polys; they all have their own feel and uses.