Traditional Hose Ties (flashes)

[TurboKittie]

w00f....those are something

[Standard]

I'll second the opinion that once you try traditional hand knotted garter ties you will never go back to those elastic contraptions. The hand tied garters are so much more comfortable, especially if you are going to be wearing your kilt for any length of time. They also look pretty sharp too.

[Tobus]

I'll second the opinion that once you try traditional hand knotted garter ties you will never go back to those elastic contraptions. The hand tied garters are so much more comfortable, especially if you are going to be wearing your kilt for any length of time. They also look pretty sharp too.

I'm also one of those who will never go back. I started with elastic garters/flashes because I didn't know any better. But I bought traditional wool knitted garters as soon as I could afford them (they are pricy!). Aside from being more comfortable and looking better, I just like the idea of them being more 'old school'. Men have tied their garters for centuries, just like they tied their shoelaces. To me, wearing elastic garters is like wearing shoes with velcro closure. I shudder at the thought!

[Cowher]

Jock those garters sticking out do look a touch odd. I wear breeks and a shooting jacket from Hoggs of Fife during the cool hunts. But when it gets super cold I have no other choice than to suit up in the camo insulated overalls and camo coat. I am going to try hunting kilted on Monday. That will be interesting
More about garter ties. I have taken out my elastic bands from my flashes and use a wool cloth strip as a garter. Also I recently commissioned some hand knit kilt hose and she included some hand knit garter ties. I can't wait to try my first REAL gartersith: I have the hose and garters coming in about a week or two and a new tank on the way that should arrive Monday. So a review is coming soon!

[longhuntr74]

First, let me say that I do want to get a couple of pair of real garters...I am a fan of the "traditional" and historic. That being said, however, I have never noticed a bit of discomfort wearing my elastic flashes. I made my flashes and elastic bands myself...and chose what I felt would be the most comfortable elastic...maybe that's the secret.

Regarding the ties...does anybody ever sell those things at Highland/Scottish games. I've been to two games now and have yet to see anything besides elastic flashes. I just can't seem to justify paying shipping for one or two pair of ties...wish I could pick them up in person somewhere!!

[Jock Scot]

Longhuntr74

PM me your postal address and I will be delighted to send you a couple of pairs of garter ties. They seem to arrive un-asked for when I have bought shooting hose from time to time and I shall be glad to be rid of them.

[Nighthawk]

Once you go to garter ties, you'll never go back to the elastic strap flashes (even if they have what looks like a tie to come down from the folded down hose cuff, they still have that dratted elastic to dig into the calf). The garter ties are SOOO much more comfortable to wear. After Arlen posted his instruction about knitting garter ties, I showed it to my wife. She has now made me about 8 or 9 pair of garter ties. I'll never have to buy any more.

Lucky you! I get mine from Big Mikey, and I, like you, will never go back to the elastic ones.

Okay I'll leave everyone alone about it. I found what I was looking for on shootingsocks.co.uk . They ARE the interchangable elastic ones as mentioned. Not what I thought. Got all excited and thought I found a deal on some real ties but couldn't find the site for sure to know. Now I know. Well, the British style shooting socks do make for some kick butt kilt hose though, right ?

Yes sir, they do! And they're nice and warm in the winter, too!

[English Bloke]

There's another source for garter ties here: Cargill Country Online Shop

[longhuntr74]

Longhuntr74

PM me your postal address and I will be delighted to send you a couple of pairs of garter ties. They seem to arrive un-asked for when I have bought shooting hose from time to time and I shall be glad to be rid of them.

Yet more evidence of the outstanding character of our beloved Jock Scot! Thank you to Jock for such a kind and generous offer.

Also, how can you not like a guy that has a John Wayne quote in his signature line!?!?

[English Bloke]

... Yet more evidence of the outstanding character of our beloved Jock Scot! ...

Nice one Jock. What a kind and generous thing!