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New tattoo being irritated by ski boot ? any experience is appreciated !

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4mica
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i just got a new tattoo on calf today, i'm pretty sure a little bit of the line will be in my ski boot as well as some of the lettering ..... has anyone had any experience with this ? the guy said wait for 2 to 3 weeks ........ i just don't think that gonna happen ... maybe 2 to 3 days ?      any input would be GREATLY appreciated !
Dec 23 2008 7:19PM
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eljefe
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I would definately wait for your tattoo to go through the initial ointment phase, and then all the way through its flaking phase.  I've seen what can happen when areas of new tattoos get chaffed and I've seen what can happen if they get sweaty.  That thing will be there your whole life.  Don't fuck it up by putting it in a ski boot til its healed...
Dec 23 2008 7:22PM
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Albino
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^sadly he's right. i got tats on both ankles and just had to wait it out - i live in a ski town and the dude had seen some messy shit happen to people who didnt wait at least the 2 weeks for the scabs to peel. as he says, thats gunna be there for life, dont fuck it up for the sake of ten days.

and a lesson to everyone, if ur getting tats, timing is key - you cant swim, u cant hot tub, u cant wakeboard, u cant surf and if theyre on your lower legs, u prob cant ski for a bit.

Dec 23 2008 7:42PM
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phishfood
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whats the tat of?
Dec 23 2008 7:48PM
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-Dick
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a hairy penis
Dec 23 2008 7:53PM
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CFD
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These guys are spot on. 2 weeks skiing isn't worth 50 years of a shit tat. Take extra good care of your tat and you'll thank yourself later.
Dec 23 2008 8:01PM
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teamdummy
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did you not even consider it might be a problem?  if skiing was important to you, you would have waited until spring......
Dec 23 2008 8:31PM
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4mica
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Dec 23 2008 8:35PM
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4mica
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if you cant tell its the outline of PA and says home is where the heart is
don't rip it apart too much

the reason i got it now was because my brother was in from school and we wanted to get tattoos together..
Dec 23 2008 8:37PM
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COskier
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^So were you raised in a barn then?
Dec 23 2008 8:37PM
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ski_ENDUB
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why the eff would you get a tattoo during winter when it would interfere with skiing
Dec 23 2008 8:44PM
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4mica
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fuck..
Dec 23 2008 8:44PM
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FreeBallin
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Pitttssbbuurrrgghhh prriiiddeeeee awww ffaawwwkkkyyaaa
Dec 23 2008 10:15PM
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TWoods
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a friend of mine got one on her foot in may, and after the initial ointement and flaking shit, she went to NZ and skied every day. Also skied almost every day since the mountains opened here in SLC. I don't think she's had any problems.
Dec 23 2008 10:31PM
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Kornn101
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definately DEFINATELY wait till the flaking is done. totally dont fuck it up for the rest of ur life man
Dec 23 2008 11:51PM
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neutralzombie
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if your artist says to wait 2-3 weeks before doing exercise, there is a reason for it.
you risk infection, which can be major, irritation, and completely destroying your tattoo.
Aug 24 2009 11:09AM
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SteevJee
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I think your good to put a ski boot on now.
Aug 24 2009 11:15AM
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neutralzombie
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i dont know, after 2 years it might be risky.
Aug 24 2009 11:24AM
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Blue-Name
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tattoos are bad! they lead to being mean1
Aug 24 2009 1:09PM
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MammothAddiction
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This ^
Treat your tattoo the same as you would treat an open wound. Just keep it moist and out of anything that could cause infection (ie boot, spa, pool) and always make sure to wash it. Not only to I know this because I have 4 tattoos myself (half sleeve, right arm and then rib cages), but also I have seen a few tattoo related infections since I'm in the medical field.
Aug 24 2009 3:49PM
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hey_dude_its_me
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8 months...
Aug 24 2009 3:57PM
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mynilla
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you have an obsession hence your username
Aug 24 2009 4:17PM
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neutralzombie
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i'm sure i've admitted to failing math at some point in my 1000+ posts.
Aug 24 2009 8:19PM
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PagesHouse
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Don't put your ski boot on until your tattoo has FULLY healed. Just don't. My friend got a tattoo with me and he went skiing the next day and I did not.... his literally rubbed half off and faded. The healing/scabbing skin gets rubbed off. Dont do it.
Aug 24 2009 8:41PM
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