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Robin Lous	About sporran straps	Lead	[-]
Posts: 2291 ( 7-Jul-07 15:08) Kiltgoodies bloke The Hague Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : kilt, sporran, sporran strap, sporran belt, sporran chain When you buy a sporran you'll most likely receive a chain-strap with it. These chain straps are for dress occasions and unsuitable for casual use. The chain isn't very comfortable and it can damage your kilt, so don't use the chain-strap when you wear a daywear sporran "> A nice leather sporran strap is much better"> Last Edited By: Pour1Malt 6-Nov-07 12:35. Edited 1 time.
Pour1Malt	Re: About sporran straps	#1	[-]
Posts: 2819 ( 7-Jul-07 17:08) Laird o' Ferintosh Dumfries Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	aye! guid advice! here you can see Dee an ai baith wi' leather sporran belts... ___________________ Visit my Kilt Friendly Guesthouse www.ferintosh.net Discount fur Kilties a' Ferintosh! Member: Scotch Malt Whisky Society, DramBusters, the Friends of Laphroaig, Islay Whisky Society, Ardbeg Committee, Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, The PLOWED Society, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Club, D&M Connoisseurs Club, & Single Malt Aficionados Club
Hamish	Re: About sporran straps	#2	[-]
Posts: 717 (14-Jul-07 22:46) 90 Kilts and counting... Storrington, Sussex Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I could not agree more, Robin. Chain straps have been my pet peeve for years. A single leather strap, without the D ring clips, passed through the back of the day-wear sporran is best. These used to be standard issue when I was younger - chains and D-rings being reserved, as you say, for full dress sporrans. Take care, Ham.
Loftlie	Re: About sporran straps	#3	[-]
Posts: 140 (20-Jul-07 07:06) David Dalglish Carlisle Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I also agree, I have leather sporron straps, I only wear a chain when dressed Formal.
sjrapid	Re: About sporran straps	#4	[-]
Posts: 1132 (20-Jul-07 21:42) Kilted Admin London Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Loftlie and Hamish are both right. The other advantage of a sporran strap worn as Hamish describes that I have found is that you can slide the sporran along the belt to the right hip easily, leaving the strap buckle and keeper in the middle of the back where it should be. I do this slide manoeuver either: a) for driving my car when kilted (I don't want the sporran between me and the seat belt when the belt's fastened), b) for dancing at ceilidhs when I don't want the sporran to bang into the lassie I'm dancing with, or, c) how do I put this delicately? When visiting the room of porcelain fixtures, for extra clearance when lifting the aprons. I too got a free chain strap with my dress sporran, and have never worn it, formally or informally. Steve
Panache	Re: About sporran straps	#5	[-]
Posts: 274 (20-Jul-07 23:43) Kilted Swashbuckler San Jose, CA Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	A ladies thin plain belt makes an ideal sporran belt for the reasons Steve lists above, and it is extremely inexpensive to boot. I received a fairly nice quality chain belt with a sporran I purchased from Stillwater Kilts. I have worn it only with my formal outfit. I do think that the chain does look nice with a a formal jacket. Perhaps it's the shine of the chrome that matchs the gleam of the buttons. I wouldn't wear it any other time though. Cheers Jamie
Laird Glen	Re: About sporran straps	#6	[-]
Kilted Member Posts: 815 (21-Jul-07 05:08) Denver, CO Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I too find that a thin leather ladies belt makes for a great strap. Glen A Life lived in fear, Is a Life half lived.
EvdM	Re: About sporran straps	#7	[-]
Posts: 506 (21-Jul-07 13:46) Eugene Bemmel Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Personally I don't like the free chrome and shiny sporran chains at all. I've seen them quiet often around, but I still do like a proper leather strap best. There is one chain I fancy, but that's way too expensive I think. The price should be around 80 Pounds... Slainthe Eugene Eugene's Internet Corner WormTub.com
Robin Lous	Re: About sporran straps	#8	[-]
Posts: 2291 (21-Jul-07 13:52) Kiltgoodies bloke The Hague Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	80 is way too expensive I got mine from www.kiltsandmore.de 69,00 (about 46,40) Still not cheap, but it's a lovely dress chain
EvdM	Re: About sporran straps	#9	[-]
Posts: 506 (21-Jul-07 14:24) Eugene Bemmel Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ahaaa, that's more like it. I hope they can deliver it in an antique look as well. Nice store btw, didn't know that one yet. Thanks!!! Slainthe Eugene Eugene's Internet Corner WormTub.com
Pour1Malt	Re: About sporran straps	#10	[-]
Posts: 2819 (25-Jul-07 16:52) Laird o' Ferintosh Dumfries Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	whit? kiltgoodies doesnae carry them??? ___________________ Visit my Kilt Friendly Guesthouse www.ferintosh.net Discount fur Kilties a' Ferintosh! Member: Scotch Malt Whisky Society, DramBusters, the Friends of Laphroaig, Islay Whisky Society, Ardbeg Committee, Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre, The PLOWED Society, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Club, D&M Connoisseurs Club, & Single Malt Aficionados Club
Luux	Re: About sporran straps	#11	[-]
Kilted Member Posts: 280 (12-Sep-07 21:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I went to a local leather shop and told the shopkeeper that I wanted a very slim belt. He made me a leather strap from material that is used for lady's handpurses. Very practical solution, it cost me only 9 Euro's.
Robin Lous	Re: About sporran straps	#12	[-]
Posts: 2291 (12-Sep-07 21:42) Kiltgoodies bloke The Hague Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Some use sporran hangers instead of a strap. Oconee Leather Works
EvdM	Re: About sporran straps	#13	[-]
Posts: 506 (13-Sep-07 04:42) Eugene Bemmel Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Ai, they're coming in the same shipment as the belts and the strap. I liked them from the moment I saw them and they're not too expensive. Something nice for a change. Slainthe Eugene Eugene's Internet Corner WormTub.com
Luux	Re: About sporran straps	#14	[-]
Kilted Member Posts: 280 (13-Sep-07 17:57) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I did'nt know there were also hangers, but it seems to me that it must be unpleasant that you cannot swing your sporran aside easily.
porrick	Re: About sporran straps	#15	[-]
Posts: 386 (14-Sep-07 11:21) Defender of the North Nesna Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	A small caution/reminder: just remember that when ordering a leather sporran strap, it is (usually?) the actual length of strap you get - not suited to the kilt waist you have. Sorry if that didn't make sense. What I mean is: if your kilt-waist is 36", then the sporran strap needs to be quite a few inches longer Patrick Murphy
Robin Lous	Re: About sporran straps	#16	[-]
Posts: 2291 (14-Sep-07 11:44) Kiltgoodies bloke The Hague Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Makes sense The problem is...some shops send straps the exact lenght, while others send a strap matching the waist...a few inches longer. Same with kilts...some ask for the total lenght of the kilt...others add the rise to the given lenght. Can be tricky...good communication is essential.
beedee42	Re: About sporran straps	#17	[-]
Posts: 26 (14-Sep-07 13:24) Kilted Kiwi New Bern, NC Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	*Quote:* I did'nt know there were also hangers, but it seems to me that it must be unpleasant that you cannot swing your sporran aside easily. If you get a set of hangers, make shure they are closed with a press stud. That way, they are easy to unsnap one side and slie over, if needed. Brian Scottish Heritage Society of Eastern North Carolina http://shsenc.org Clan MacRae Society http://www.macrae.org/ In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
jaggy thistle	sporran straps	#18	[-]
Kilted Member Posts: 42 (19-Nov-07 21:49) Stewarton, Ayrshire Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	most sporran shops offer a choice of leather or chain straps when buying a sporran then you get a proper length Jaggy Thistle
Hamish		#19	[-]
Posts: 717 (21-Nov-07 11:56) 90 Kilts and counting... Storrington, Sussex Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	EvdM wrote: Personally I don't like the free chrome and shiny sporran chains at all. I've seen them quiet often around, but I still do like a proper leather strap best. There is one chain I fancy, but that's way too expensive I think. The price should be around 80 Pounds... Slainthe Eugene Eugene's Internet Corner WormTub.com I have that chain on my dress sporran, Eugene, but not with that same 'antique' finish as it would not match the solid silver sporran. How prices vary! I bought mine by mail order from The Scottish Store in Edinburgh before they closed down, maybe two years ago. The price was £32.00. Last Edited By: Robin Lous 21-Nov-07 12:07. Edited 2 times.
Robin Lous		#20	[-]
Posts: 2291 (21-Nov-07 12:10) Kiltgoodies bloke The Hague Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I found mine for less also....about €60,00 (£40,00) if I remember it well...still not cheap, but it's a nice chain. £80,00 is way over the top for such a chain

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