sleeve - Tattoos & Piercings

Gixxer2k4 · 08-07-2006, 02:22 AM

Just wondering how many people have em. Are there any regrets for doing that, kinda have one drawn up but it kinda pops into my mind if im sure i wanna do that. Already plan on getting it just kinda want to know what someone that has one thinks.

JD · 08-09-2006, 02:39 AM

I dont have one man, I have one tat on my right arm but I wish I would have got it bigger or gotten a sleve and I want more ink when I decide what i want....

Do whatever makes you happy man, you only live once, fvck what everyone else says/thinks...

CAN it limit you possibly in a few aspects, sure..... but I dont look at shit like that, live every day like its your last.... as long as the design itself is something u think u would want forever, like something meaningful/important to you then i say go for it man...

Gixxer2k4 · 08-09-2006, 06:24 PM

Yeah im getting it, its just one of those things you have to think about. Thanks for the thought on the subject

JD · 08-09-2006, 07:39 PM

No prob mayne, post up pics after ya get it!

LivingCanvas · 08-10-2006, 03:34 AM

First off, I would like to start by saying I have one arm sleeved, and im starting on the other.........I love it every day and would never go back.

HOWEVER, If your going back and forth between wanting it and not, I would advise for you not to get it. Its a big plunge to take, and if your not 100%, its very possible that some years down the line you will regret it.

Think real real hard about it. You will be choosing a lifestyle, because it affects so many aspects of your life. Some people will discrimiate, you might have trouble getting a new job if you ever had to, ect, ect....

LivingCanvas · 08-10-2006, 03:39 AM

OH and for gods sake find a good artist. DO NOT try to look around for the best deal, or a hook up. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Mr.Gix · 08-10-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LivingCanvas

OH and for gods sake find a good artist. DO NOT try to look around for the best deal, or a hook up. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Everyone tells you their guy is the best blah blah blah. Let the ink do the talking. When i show off my ink people are so impressed with the detail and at how crisp and clean the lines are. I would never go to anyone else for ink. Sure it might cost a bit more, but it's gonna be there a long time.

And as far as getting a full sleeve. Well i wanted to get a full sleeve, but i work in a professional office and decided against it b/c of that. I do however have a half sleeve that you can't see when wearing a short sleeved dress shirt. Soon i will be starting on the other arm. Like Canvas said. it's a big step so make sure it's what you want.

TimsKFX400 · 08-10-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LivingCanvas

OH and for gods sake find a good artist. DO NOT try to look around for the best deal, or a hook up. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Live by this mans words.

you have no idea how many fvcked up tattoos i see just because 'my buddy does tattoos and he said hed hook me up' most of the time, those 'parlors' are above biker bars and tattoo junk ass stuff. there are TONS of amazing artists out there...but dont settle for one...do some research and look into it.

also, you might have to travel to get a tattoo from an artist who youre really into. or you could even take a weekend and go to a tattoo convention somewhere. youll definitely get a good idea of what you want there. JUST DONT SETTLE ! get what you want.

edit: I myself want a 3/4 sleeve. something i can cover up if necessary. my company isnt too bad and when i go onsite at JSC (NASA) ive spotted a couple of guys with tats on their necks. pretty cool.

LivingCanvas · 08-10-2006, 11:15 AM

Yeah Ive spent alot of time in tattoo shops because im friends with a couple different artists. It always cracks me up when people come in asking how much for this, how much for that, then try to barter down the price. Then they say that some other shop will do it for less bla blah, and its usually some crappy shop they refer to. Were just like go ahead and go get the cheap pne, youll regret it later...... WHY would you do that for something thats PERMANANT? Some people are freakin just retarted

vertical_joe · 08-10-2006, 11:55 AM

Good ink is not cheap, cheap ink is not good! I am currently on my way to finishing my first sleeve, then I am sure that I will move on to my other arm. I am in no hurry! But don't get sleeves because other people think its cool, do it for you homie!

TimsKFX400 · 08-10-2006, 01:04 PM

i want a 3/4 sleeve on my left arm...for now. dunno if when i get it ill want to get the other one...or not. im lying...ill more than likely get both done. just so hard to decide what i want...i know black and grey....maybe a tiny bit of colors but not too much. just too many amazing designs out there

Gixxer2k4 · 08-10-2006, 04:10 PM

Yeah im getting the tattoo for myself, not to impress anyone. its gonna be another month or two cause i have to get the money together to get started. Figure when i need to can just wear long sleeve to cover it up.

loopedR6 · 08-12-2006, 07:09 AM

im fully sleeved on my right arm and half sleeved on my left and i love my tats. like said above if you have any reservations about it then wait. and make sure that you find a good artist. ive had friends work on my before and will never do that again.

FUCT420 · 08-12-2006, 05:06 PM

im still in the process of bein sleeved i got my lower arm almost done but look for a good artist....

900rider · 08-16-2006, 11:45 AM

i am in the process of my race/vegas/riding themed sleeve

Lotus · 08-24-2006, 12:22 PM

not done, still working on it. I love it

Lotus · 08-24-2006, 12:24 PM

Gixxer2k4 · 08-24-2006, 07:46 PM

ink looks pretty good, how many hrs and whats invested so far?

Lotus · 08-25-2006, 01:01 PM

I think about 30hrs so far, and about 20 to go. Sleeves are pricey and time consuming(full color) I usually pay about $45-$50 an hour.

TampaGSXR · 08-26-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I think about 30hrs so far, and about 20 to go. Sleeves are pricey and time consuming(full color) I usually pay about $45-$50 an hour.

I wish i paid $50 an hour. My artist chrages 150-200 an hour. But he always hooks me up a little because he does all my work.

08-07-2006, 02:22 AM	#1
Gixxer2k4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bastrop, Tx Age: 26 Bike: 04 Gsxr600 Gender: Male Posts: 48	sleeve Just wondering how many people have em. Are there any regrets for doing that, kinda have one drawn up but it kinda pops into my mind if im sure i wanna do that. Already plan on getting it just kinda want to know what someone that has one thinks.

08-09-2006, 02:39 AM	#2
JD I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Age: 25 Bike: 2003 Honda F4i Gender: Male Posts: 2,924	Re: sleeve I dont have one man, I have one tat on my right arm but I wish I would have got it bigger or gotten a sleve and I want more ink when I decide what i want.... Do whatever makes you happy man, you only live once, fvck what everyone else says/thinks... CAN it limit you possibly in a few aspects, sure..... but I dont look at shit like that, live every day like its your last.... as long as the design itself is something u think u would want forever, like something meaningful/important to you then i say go for it man... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_jdot

08-09-2006, 06:24 PM	#3
Gixxer2k4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bastrop, Tx Age: 26 Bike: 04 Gsxr600 Gender: Male Posts: 48	Re: sleeve Yeah im getting it, its just one of those things you have to think about. Thanks for the thought on the subject

08-09-2006, 07:39 PM	#4
JD I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Age: 25 Bike: 2003 Honda F4i Gender: Male Posts: 2,924	Re: sleeve No prob mayne, post up pics after ya get it! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/the_jdot

08-10-2006, 03:34 AM	#5
LivingCanvas I Chose to No Longer Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Bernardino,CA Age: 26 Bike: F4i Gender: Male Posts: 2,332	Re: sleeve First off, I would like to start by saying I have one arm sleeved, and im starting on the other.........I love it every day and would never go back. HOWEVER, If your going back and forth between wanting it and not, I would advise for you not to get it. Its a big plunge to take, and if your not 100%, its very possible that some years down the line you will regret it. Think real real hard about it. You will be choosing a lifestyle, because it affects so many aspects of your life. Some people will discrimiate, you might have trouble getting a new job if you ever had to, ect, ect....

08-10-2006, 03:39 AM	#6
LivingCanvas I Chose to No Longer Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Bernardino,CA Age: 26 Bike: F4i Gender: Male Posts: 2,332	Re: sleeve OH and for gods sake find a good artist. DO NOT try to look around for the best deal, or a hook up. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

08-10-2006, 11:15 AM	#9
LivingCanvas I Chose to No Longer Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Bernardino,CA Age: 26 Bike: F4i Gender: Male Posts: 2,332	Re: sleeve Yeah Ive spent alot of time in tattoo shops because im friends with a couple different artists. It always cracks me up when people come in asking how much for this, how much for that, then try to barter down the price. Then they say that some other shop will do it for less bla blah, and its usually some crappy shop they refer to. Were just like go ahead and go get the cheap pne, youll regret it later...... WHY would you do that for something thats PERMANANT? Some people are freakin just retarted

08-10-2006, 11:55 AM	#10
vertical_joe Rockstar Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: durrty south Age: 27 Bike: 636 Gender: Male Posts: 2,346	Re: sleeve Good ink is not cheap, cheap ink is not good! I am currently on my way to finishing my first sleeve, then I am sure that I will move on to my other arm. I am in no hurry! But don't get sleeves because other people think its cool, do it for you homie!

08-10-2006, 01:04 PM	#11
TimsKFX400 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Age: 24 Bike: kfx Gender: Male Posts: 5,026	Re: sleeve i want a 3/4 sleeve on my left arm...for now. dunno if when i get it ill want to get the other one...or not. im lying...ill more than likely get both done. just so hard to decide what i want...i know black and grey....maybe a tiny bit of colors but not too much. just too many amazing designs out there

08-10-2006, 04:10 PM	#12
Gixxer2k4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bastrop, Tx Age: 26 Bike: 04 Gsxr600 Gender: Male Posts: 48	Re: sleeve Yeah im getting the tattoo for myself, not to impress anyone. its gonna be another month or two cause i have to get the money together to get started. Figure when i need to can just wear long sleeve to cover it up.

08-12-2006, 07:09 AM	#13
loopedR6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Corpus Christi/ Texas Age: 26 Bike: wrecked 2000 yamaha R6 Gender: Posts: 58	Re: sleeve im fully sleeved on my right arm and half sleeved on my left and i love my tats. like said above if you have any reservations about it then wait. and make sure that you find a good artist. ive had friends work on my before and will never do that again.

08-12-2006, 05:06 PM	#14
FUCT420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix, az Age: 22 Bike: f4i - 07 crf50 Gender: Male Posts: 2,954	Re: sleeve im still in the process of bein sleeved i got my lower arm almost done but look for a good artist....

08-16-2006, 11:45 AM	#15
900rider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: warner robins,ga,usa Age: Bike: 98 cbr 900rr,mini chopper w/honda 550motor,stunting the pocket bike out Gender: Male Posts: 31	Re: sleeve i am in the process of my race/vegas/riding themed sleeve

08-24-2006, 12:22 PM	#16
Lotus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ---Las Cruces, New Mexico---- Age: 27 Bike: 9hun, F4i coming soon. Gender: Male Posts: 1,234	Re: sleeve not done, still working on it. I love it

08-24-2006, 12:24 PM	#17
Lotus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ---Las Cruces, New Mexico---- Age: 27 Bike: 9hun, F4i coming soon. Gender: Male Posts: 1,234	Re: sleeve

08-24-2006, 07:46 PM	#18
Gixxer2k4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bastrop, Tx Age: 26 Bike: 04 Gsxr600 Gender: Male Posts: 48	Re: sleeve ink looks pretty good, how many hrs and whats invested so far?

08-25-2006, 01:01 PM	#19
Lotus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ---Las Cruces, New Mexico---- Age: 27 Bike: 9hun, F4i coming soon. Gender: Male Posts: 1,234	Re: sleeve I think about 30hrs so far, and about 20 to go. Sleeves are pricey and time consuming(full color) I usually pay about $45-$50 an hour.