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TommiTri
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I have decided I want to get my 1st tattoo, its in a kind of abstract swim,bike,run design.
I have a bit of a technical question, in regards to swimming post-inking. I had a look on the internet and there seems to be very conflicting views of how long you should wait before swimming, going from 1 week up to 3 months!
So I was wondering if anyone on here has a tattoo or knows of any swimmers who've have one done and how long they waited. Because obviously 3 months is a very long time not to swim for! So I was thinking of coinciding it with my meniscal tear repair, when I wouldn't be able to swim much anyway.
Also does anyone have any views on pool vs open water, as I've been told that the chlorine in the pool can sometimes affect the ink if it hasnt healed properly, but swimming in open water could make infection more likely.
Thanks, Tommy T
I have a bit of a technical question, in regards to swimming post-inking. I had a look on the internet and there seems to be very conflicting views of how long you should wait before swimming, going from 1 week up to 3 months!
So I was wondering if anyone on here has a tattoo or knows of any swimmers who've have one done and how long they waited. Because obviously 3 months is a very long time not to swim for! So I was thinking of coinciding it with my meniscal tear repair, when I wouldn't be able to swim much anyway.
Also does anyone have any views on pool vs open water, as I've been told that the chlorine in the pool can sometimes affect the ink if it hasnt healed properly, but swimming in open water could make infection more likely.
Thanks, Tommy T
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I'd say 2 weeks is at the top end of things - you might get away with a bit less.
I will have it done after my last race in september!
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U sure?
Having said that, I could easily see a kind of compressed and stylised version of what you've doen on my upper arm, masquerading as one of those fashionable 'Celtic Band' style tats.
Or, on the other hand (or leg), exactly as you've done but on the calf leaving enough space for the IM to come later.
Whatever... it's a very nice design.
I actually do have a photo of it drawn down the back of my calf, and it looks ace, but its too big to put on here!
I originally wanted it on my forearm/wrist, but i've been advised against that as having visible tattoos as a doc is a bit frowned upon!
I'll have a go at drawing them on my ankle now!