Any of you have a Utilikilt?

David_Stone · 2011-07-09, 01:28 PM

I've just bought my first Utilikilt (and then my 2nd, and then my 3rd). They're really comfortable. I went with the Survival Model because it's got awesome pockets (that detach!) and looks (and is) rugged.

I'm still trying to figure out the best way to unicycle in a kilt. My best suggestion so far: cycle shorts. Or even regular briefs. But going commando while riding your unicycle... not the best idea.

Utilikilts is based out of Seattle, if I'm not mistaken, and is much more of a presence on the West Coast than here on the East Coast. Since there are a lot of Seattle, California, and Vancouver unicyclists on the forum, I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of y'all were Utilikilters. Also, there's something about being a unicyclist that makes kilt-wearing a bit of a no-brainer. It's the non-conformist thing.

SpaceFmK · 2011-07-09, 04:37 PM

We have a utilikilt shop a short ferry ride from where i live, but i haven't gotton to wear a kilt yet.... probably way better than shorts.

SqueakyOnion · 2011-07-09, 05:01 PM

What a clever way of marketing skirts to men.

David_Stone · 2011-07-09, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SqueakyOnion

What a clever way of marketing skirts to men.

"If you call it a skirt, you'll be kilt." -- some pirate

Alan Hogan · 2011-07-09, 05:18 PM

I wear my kilt everywhere but cant uni in it as I use big wheels

Will be at the NY unifest in September...... might wear it there

MuniOrBust · 2011-07-09, 06:37 PM

I think it would get in the way of grabbing your seat handle, braking, and grabbing your seat upon UPD'ing.

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Originally Posted by David_Stone

Also, there's something about being a unicyclist that makes kilt-wearing a bit of a no-brainer. It's the non-conformist thing.

Maybe for some.
But personally, I was drawn to muni because it looked like an exciting, challenging way to get back on the trails after a 15 year break from mountain biking. The nonconformist aspect is the unwanted part for me. I get more questions and attention then I'm really looking for. But the challenge and enjoyment are great enough to outweigh the nonconformity negatives.

Not to suggest anyone else should shy away from utilikilts. If you like em, wear em. If you like sweater vests, parachute pants, jean jackets, or whatever... wear em. Just wanted to point out that unicyclists aren't necessarily nonconformists for the sake of nonconforming.

Dane M · 2011-07-09, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MuniOrBust

I think it would get in the way of grabbing your seat handle, braking, and grabbing your seat upon UPD'ing.

Maybe for some.
But personally, I was drawn to muni because it looked like an exciting, challenging way to get back on the trails after a 15 year break from mountain biking. The nonconformist aspect is the unwanted part for me. I get more questions and attention then I'm really looking for. But the challenge and enjoyment are great enough to outweigh the nonconformity negatives.

Not to suggest anyone else should shy away from utilikilts. If you like em, wear em. If you like sweater vests, parachute pants, jean jackets, or whatever... wear em. Just wanted to point out that unicyclists aren't necessarily nonconformists for the sake of nonconforming.

Agreed, I don't much care for the attention either (unless it is from attractive ladies

) and if I didn't enjoy it so much, that alone would probably be enough to make me stop riding.

Nurse Ben · 2011-07-10, 02:03 AM

The only problem I can see is that you'd have to wear underwear, which is something I despise, otherwise they're probably downright comfy.

I met some folks hiking the AT who wore a kilt, sans undergrarments

David_Stone · 2011-07-10, 02:09 AM

Interesting. Maybe the conformity issue has to do with when (and why) a rider got into unicycling. I've been at it 31 years. I certainly didn't start out w the idea of standing out, but I've stood out for so long that I've just gotten used to it, I guess.

Brian MacKenzie · 2011-07-10, 01:20 PM

keep rolling up the bottom like long jeans until you can see your handle when you sit down

wsettle · 2011-07-10, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian MacKenzie

keep rolling up the bottom like long jeans until you can see your handle when you sit down

Which "handle" are you talking about?

David_Stone · 2011-07-11, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Hogan

I wear my kilt everywhere but cant uni in it as I use big wheels

Will be at the NY unifest in September...... might wear it there

Great, Alan. See you then. I'll wear one of mine, too.
David

harper · 2011-07-11, 02:50 AM

I don't have a Utilikilt but I do have a hot one-piece that I look great in. And you know it's true.

Isn't a pro like you supposed to know that this goes in Just Conversation?

David_Stone · 2011-07-11, 03:53 AM

I was waiting for Harper to chip in.... It was only a matter of time.

Harper,...

1. I do love the unitard.
2. I expected you to have a kilt.
3. I'm so amateur at this site (despite some appearance to the contrary) that I didn't consider the 'Just Convo' forum. Thanks for that tip.

johnfoss · 2011-07-11, 05:42 AM

Somehow, that photo reminds me of Monty Python stuff. It needs a caption, something like "Brraghah! I object to all this unicycle silliness. Mountains? Stairsets? It's all just silly."

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Originally Posted by Nurse Ben

The only problem I can see is that you'd have to wear underwear, which is something I despise,...

But you don't have to wear underwear with bike shorts.

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Originally Posted by David_Stone

I certainly didn't start out w the idea of standing out, but I've stood out for so long that I've just gotten used to it, I guess.

Me too. Sometimes I enjoy the attention, and other times I just ignore. it. I love having my bike bell for the bike path. Just a ring is all that's needed for most replies.

2011-07-09, 01:28 PM	#1
David_Stone New York Unicycle Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Paltz Posts: 602	Any of you have a Utilikilt? I've just bought my first Utilikilt (and then my 2nd, and then my 3rd). They're really comfortable. I went with the Survival Model because it's got awesome pockets (that detach!) and looks (and is) rugged. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to unicycle in a kilt. My best suggestion so far: cycle shorts. Or even regular briefs. But going commando while riding your unicycle... not the best idea. Utilikilts is based out of Seattle, if I'm not mistaken, and is much more of a presence on the West Coast than here on the East Coast. Since there are a lot of Seattle, California, and Vancouver unicyclists on the forum, I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of y'all were Utilikilters. Also, there's something about being a unicyclist that makes kilt-wearing a bit of a no-brainer. It's the non-conformist thing. Attached Images __________________ Dictator for Life, NYUC Check out my blog (or else): http://newyorkunicycle.blogspot.com/

2011-07-09, 04:37 PM	#2
SpaceFmK Unicycle Daze - Rob Campbell Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 25 Posts: 1,264	We have a utilikilt shop a short ferry ride from where i live, but i haven't gotton to wear a kilt yet.... probably way better than shorts. __________________ The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is all comprehensible. The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. -AE

2011-07-09, 05:01 PM	#3
SqueakyOnion likes to debate things :D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 25 Posts: 645	What a clever way of marketing skirts to men. __________________ Nimbus 29 with Pi bar Nimbus 36 with T7 Koxx-One Domina II Live with intention. Walk to the edge.

2011-07-09, 05:18 PM	#5
Alan Hogan The Highland unicyclist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kirkhill, Inverness, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 393	KIlt I wear my kilt everywhere but cant uni in it as I use big wheels Will be at the NY unifest in September...... might wear it there __________________ Unicycling in the Scottish Highlands http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/Highland.Unicyclist

2011-07-10, 02:09 AM	#9
David_Stone New York Unicycle Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Paltz Posts: 602	Interesting. Maybe the conformity issue has to do with when (and why) a rider got into unicycling. I've been at it 31 years. I certainly didn't start out w the idea of standing out, but I've stood out for so long that I've just gotten used to it, I guess. __________________ Dictator for Life, NYUC Check out my blog (or else): http://newyorkunicycle.blogspot.com/

2011-07-10, 02:03 AM	#8
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,969	The only problem I can see is that you'd have to wear underwear, which is something I despise, otherwise they're probably downright comfy. I met some folks hiking the AT who wore a kilt, sans undergrarments

2011-07-10, 01:20 PM	#10
Brian MacKenzie If I hear that tune one more time.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 38 Posts: 3,373	keep rolling up the bottom like long jeans until you can see your handle when you sit down __________________ UnicycleGlidecam.com RoundCircleMedia.com

2011-07-11, 02:50 AM	#13
harper 768 - It's in your DNA Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 60 Posts: 8,557	I don't have a Utilikilt but I do have a hot one-piece that I look great in. And you know it's true. Isn't a pro like you supposed to know that this goes in Just Conversation? __________________ -Greg Harper Destroying the climate by shutting down nuclear power plants, one by one, since 1979. JC is the only main man. There can be no other. "A fool on a unicycle is redundant" - J.D. Miller

2011-07-11, 03:53 AM	#14
David_Stone New York Unicycle Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Paltz Posts: 602	I was waiting for Harper to chip in.... It was only a matter of time. Harper,... 1. I do love the unitard. 2. I expected you to have a kilt. 3. I'm so amateur at this site (despite some appearance to the contrary) that I didn't consider the 'Just Convo' forum. Thanks for that tip. __________________ Dictator for Life, NYUC Check out my blog (or else): http://newyorkunicycle.blogspot.com/

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