Do YOU own extra-long ties?

[anon]

And if so, why?

Do you base your decision to buy a long tie on your height or the knot you're going to tie?

 

[trex]

I have one, inherited, I've only used it a couple of times. I am not short (1.8m) but for sure not the kind of person that would need a longer than usual tie. I reckon there was a fad in italy to make huge knots by wrapping 3 or 4 times (rather than the usual 1 or 2) the tie around itself whilst knotting it, I take it that is why one would buy an extra long tie if looking for a different knot.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

I'm 5'4" so an extra-long tie would probably end somewhere around my ankles...

 

[texas_jack]

I'm 6'4" and I wear regular ties. The skinny end usually doen't reach the keeper but that fine with me

 

[Taxler]

I bought one by accident once. I had it shortened and liked it even less, so I gave it away.

 

[globetrotter]

I have a few. my neck was big enough to warrent them. now I don't need them, they are too long for me, I will have to get arond to selling them.

 

[anon]

Originally Posted by texas_jack

I'm 6'4" and I wear regular ties. The skinny end usually doen't reach the keeper but that fine with me
I'm 6'3 and it annoys me when the short end doesn't stay in the keeper.

 

[gherrmann]

Originally Posted by anon

it annoys me when the short end doesn't stay in the keeper.

+1

 

[FIHTies]

Originally Posted by anon

I'm 6'3 and it annoys me when the short end doesn't stay in the keeper.

Raise the keeper on the back blade if that is a problem.

 

[anon]

Originally Posted by FIHTies

Raise the keeper on the back blade if that is a problem.
interesting, I hadn't considered that.

 

[ferry1950]

Yes, I am 6'5" and need an extra long tie as I want the ends to be the same length and end up at the belt buckle.
For me a 62" tie is perfect.
As a customer of FIH, I would agree having the keeper placed higher on the tie, as they offer, is a nice touch!
ghw

 

[jagmqt]

I buy them. I'm 6'8". I need them.

jag

 

[JLibourel]

I'm 6'3" and have short legs and a long torso. All but I think one of my ties is normal length, and I have never had a problem with the rear blade not reaching the keeper.

I have one extra-long tie (61 inches). It's okay, but unless the rear blade is absolutely even with the front blade (the preferred military style), the front blade is going to hang lower than my belt.

 

[magogian12345]

I have a few. But I need many, many more!

 

[FIHTies]

Originally Posted by magogian12345

I have a few. But I need many, many more!

Lucky for you we have over 150 different styles ranging between 37 dollars to 80 (after sale price).