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Inner Wrist Tattoo?

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Alden Rhodes · · Raleigh, North Carolina · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 0

Hey, all!
I'm looking at getting a small quote tattooed on my right wrist/forearm (along the top of my palmaris longus tendon, for you fellow anatomy nerds out there)
This will be done right before I take a break from climbing for an AT thru-hike, so healing time should not be an issue. However, once I finish the hike, I'll be heading out west to climb (and also that "college" thing)

My main concern is that with the cracks that seem to occupy western climbing faces, my wrist will at some point get scratched. If the tattoo is already healed, will scratching/cuts from climbing still damage it?

Jon Zucco · · Denver, CO · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 245

As long as it isn't ICP related, I think you'll be fine.

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sharyl Crossley · · Chattanooga, TN · Joined May 2013 · Points: 0

Over time it will cause the ink to look faded or blotchy. How quickly it happens will depend on severity and frequency of the abrasions. You can either plan get it touched up soon rather than later, and/or maybe put a layer of tape over it.

saltlick · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 475

Even after you've long grown tired of your tattoo, the quote, and your college learnings, that f*cker will remain legible and clear unless you seriously gash yourself. Choose wisely, then be prepared to hate it anyway in 5 years or so.

Source: my own idiotic forearm tatt

Taylor J · · Taos NM · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 390

I have hand tattoos and have cut my hand up pretty good jamming its never been an issue....

Sorden · · Estes Park, CO · Joined Sep 2003 · Points: 95

Dear Alden,
You've acknowledged your will to go west and climb cracks and collect the requisite scars for your efforts; perhaps you might spend the tattoo money on a new rope instead.

Someone quotable once said, "You should wear with pride the scars on your skin, they're a map of the adventures and the places you've been..."

(Do not tattoo that quote on yourself.)

Here's an anatomy joke for you:

Q: Why can't a nose be 12 inches long?
A: Because then it would be a foot!


Have a good time on the AT and best of luck in college.

Joan Lee · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2014 · Points: 140

Go to a library, pick up a Bible, open it at a a random page and copy the first 2 line quote that you see. Make sure you include the reference with the passage number and all. I think it's all the rage in Hollywood right now. And no it will not fade and as long as you put moisturizer on it and don't get like poison oak on that spot. If it fades a little bit and has small imperfections it will look way cooler in time. Make sure you go to a legit place and keep it simple, no colors just black. The letters do tend to smudge in time so keep it well spaced out and clear.

Jeff Johnston · · Bozeman, MT · Joined Sep 2010 · Points: 110

I'm betting its going to say "YOLO"

Benjamin Chapman · · Small Town, USA · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 18,818

Alden.....no offense, but why not put the tattoo across your buttock. Seems like it would have greater contrast and never be marred by climbing related scratches. Just a thought, but makes more sense then all that worrying about the issues of having it on your forearm. This could encompass your gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and if more canvas is needed even your tensor fasciae latae.

Andrew S. · · Bighorn Basin · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 435
Jeff J wrote:I'm betting its going to say "YOLO"
Why not?

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Alden Rhodes · · Raleigh, North Carolina · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 0
Jeff J wrote:I'm betting its going to say "YOLO"
Well, it was initially going to be a test for a future medical tattoo I'm considering, which will detail a serious medical condition I have, in the event that there is an accident and I can't explain it myself.

But then I saw Andrew's masterpiece, and realized that I absolutely need that somewhere on my body. Maybe I'll take the suggestion and put it on my butt?

...

Anyway, thanks to those of you who have given helpful answers, and thanks to those of you who have provided a chuckle.
Creed Archibald · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 1,016

Andrew,

That is the most disgusting thing I've ever seen! Thanks for the laugh!

Joan Lee · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2014 · Points: 140

Bad idea to put medical info on wrist. No one will look or bother to read it in an emergency. Instead carry a medicard with you in your wallet or tattoo something on your chest. In typed letters that starts with something like : To all emergency personnel:

Medic741 · · Des Moines, IA (WTF) · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 265

Have you considered putting a tatt in an easily concealed place instead? If you move on to a professional life some employers are very Leary of showing tattoos at the workplace.

Annnnd as an emergency responder sorry but we really don't look for medical tattoos. Ever. Get a bracelet or necklace which we actually will find.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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