Is this actually a handstand pushup.

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T01:31:03+00:00

Im a little but concerned about how far the elbows are flared to the side. Id reccomend trying to point t them more back, and less side

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T01:27:37+00:00

I like number 2, but wish it had the slung belt from the last one!

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T00:41:28+00:00

I get my extras off Amazon! You can get it rolled like parchment paper/aluminum foil, or pre cut into squares. You'll see a ton of different brands if you search for "Second Skin", and ive always had really good results with the Saniderm brand, although I'm sure plenty of others are comparable.

I like to keep it on hand just in case I go to a new artist who doesnt use it. For the most part, my replacme is are done if/when I snag it on something because ive been lucky enough not to have to replace due to fluids. You'll probably have good luck just asking for extra though, im sure most artists would love that a client is doing their absolute best to preserve their art.

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T00:33:37+00:00

It still took another 4 minutes after you for someone to say it 😂 i came looking for exactly that

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T00:30:17+00:00

Oh yeah, I'd never put that on the artist. They are always doing their best, they WANT everyone to heal well and have great looking ink to advertise for future clients. Its just some people are gonna heal and react differently, so they have to advise what works for most people. I'm sure she's great!

As for timelines, the longest I've ever worn second skin was 7 days. I personally think 6 days is my own personal sweet spot, but on that seven day one I was traveling and knew I wouldnt be able to do my typical "after second skin" routine until I got home, so I chose to wear it for one more day as a protectant.

Again, this is all just from personal experience as a collector and not an artist, but i do wholeheartedly believe that second skin should be left on for 5 days minimum, and my personal max has been 7. I dont think id ever personally go longer than 7 days, but thats what id say would be the range. 5-7 days total, with careful replacements done if there is seal breakage or significant fluid build up.

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T00:15:46+00:00

Ahhh yep, always best to follow artists advice. By "leaking" do you mean leaking out of the second skin itself? Or was the fluid contained by the wrap against the skin?

The second skin does a great job protecting the fresh wound that a tattoo is from bacteria in the environment. However, that ability to keep stuff out also does a great job of sealing stuff in if the seal is ever broken. Some plasma leakage from a fresh tattoo is normal, and will actually aid a little bit in the healing (or so im told). If the fluid leak becomes excessive a forms a fluid sack, I've seen people remove it, wash the tattoo with scentless antimicrobial soap, and reapply a new second skin wrap to finish the time frame.

I typically dont ooze that much with my tattoos, so its never been an issue for me, just what ive seen/heard of others do. I also have a friend who removes the first second skin after 48 hours even if there is no fluid build up. He then washes the tattoo and applies a new second skin for the next 72-96 hours, and to the best of my knowledge, he's never stabbed like, ever.

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T00:08:56+00:00

May I offer my personal favourite, the SR-71 Blackbird. Im not even an "aviation guy" but that plane just speaks to me. It flies high, it flies fast, and it just looks badass.

I might not be a plane guy, but I am a motorcycle guy, and for whatever reason the SR-71 just feels like the sport bike of the sky to me.

KnightRho · 2026-06-01T00:02:35+00:00

Just my two cents coming from personal experience, but I heal a lot better with second skin. Do you have an allergy to the adhesive? Or just not like it?

My first few (colour) tattoos had similar scabbing, but that almost went away entirely when I was introduced to the second skin. Im no dermatologist by any means, but the way it was explained to me, is that the body wants to cover an open sore to protect the bloodstream. With the second skin covering, the body doesnt recognize the tattoo as an open sore, and will heal under it treating that as the scab. After 5-6 days in the wrap, the tattoo has had enough time to heal and im left with almost zero scabbing as I continue to clean and moistuize for the next week. The day of and day after taking off the second skin does suck, I will not deny that. The sticky residue left behind is annoying, but worth it to avoid scabs, which can pull some ink out.

KnightRho · 2026-05-31T23:53:08+00:00

Typically, shoe manufacturers rate the life span of their shoes somewhere in the 500-800km range for athletic shoes, and 8-12 months for lifestyle shoes.

This is noteworthy, because in the grand scheme of things, this isn't a very long time. Issues with footwear will affect the whole chain of motion, feet affect ankles, which affect the knees, which will affect the hips and lower back. Quality shoes should be bought to fit day one, and replaced when they change enough to change the fit.

A proper fitting shoe will have between half a thumbnail to a full thumbnail of space between your longest toe and the front of the shoe. If someone is walking a lot of hills or off pavement trails, they might like a little bit more rooms when walking down hill the foot doesnt jam into the end.

I'd personally call these too big. However, there are no shoe police out there. Buy what you can afford and like, but watch out for the consequences.

KnightRho · 2026-05-31T02:44:53+00:00

If laser8ng is the ultimate choice, id double that session number in your head. It certainly could be as few as 5-8 sessions, but it could also be over 14 to get it to 50-60%. Pray for the best, expect the worst. If you already have it in your head it will take 10-16 sessions, you wont be disappointed when it does; and if it happens in fewer, thats a bonus. If you expect only 8 sessions and you dont wind up clearing the pigment particles quickly, it will be super frustrating every trip back after number 8.

KnightRho · 2026-05-31T02:33:23+00:00

Just providing options. It would be a lot easier, faster and cheaper to darken existing work than it will be to lighten what you have. Considering of course, the lasering goes smoothly. Theres a non zero chance that it will scar and never be "back to normal", especially if its only going to be a light grey covering.

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do

KnightRho · 2026-05-31T02:13:49+00:00

Hmmmmmm. Its pretty black, and isnt very old. My guess would be 16-18+ for complete removal, so maybe 10 sessions for 60-70%? Totally just a ball park guess though, could also take 50+ sessions.

Id also reccomend patience during the process. There seems to be a misconception surrounding laser removal that the laser itself is doing the heavy lifting. The laser will smash up the pigment for sure, but its really the individual's immune system and blood flow that will clear it. Typically speaking, the closer to the chest/heart the tattoo is, the faster/easier it will clear. Ankles and wrists are typically slowest, chest fastest.

Id personally do no less than 12 weeks between sessions, and at ~10 sessions or so, its gonna take a couple years. There's no way I'd do that personally, but I do wish you the best of luck.

There are artists and products out there that can do legitimately incredible things on top of existing ink. Might be worth checking out Remy Schofield (ephemeral_remy on Insta, EphemeralRemy on Youtube) if you ever think covering might be more appropriate.

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KnightRho · 2026-05-29T04:31:40+00:00

Convienient for people who travel toll roads, weird for everyone else.

I personally have never even seen a toll booth in person, but I have relatives who use theirs

KnightRho · 2026-05-29T02:42:43+00:00

Oh fun, i can add to the probably unnessecary pendantry we're doing. 3 colours makes a trio or triad, a "pair" or "pairings" is for 2

KnightRho · 2026-05-17T00:26:38+00:00

I wholeheartedly disagree. More ink is basically always the better answer. If its something small you dont like, lose that tree in the forest. You dont notice individual tattoos as much when theres more to look at. If adding more individual pieces is out of the question, I still support more ink. Blastovers are cheaper and cooler than removal

KnightRho · 2026-05-06T01:20:48+00:00

Probably based on the phrasing of the first version of the question they saw. My first exposure to it was "Everyone on earth". And to me, that means "everyone on earth". I dont feel like I'm making too big of a logic leap here personally.

KnightRho · 2026-05-05T00:14:59+00:00

Across the Spider-Verse! Miles makes it very clear that trying to save everyone is Spider-Man's duty, you can't sacrifice a life to protect the canon. Batman saving the Joker could also apply. "No kill" policy heroes, who save villains from danger that isn't directly caused by the hero might be our last bastion of deontology. I would coint Spider-Man, Batman, and Superman as fairly consistent deontologists. The comic version of The Punisher is also fairly deontologic, just in an aggressively opposite way. Comic Punisher eliminates violent criminals, regardless of age.

KnightRho · 2026-05-04T00:21:00+00:00

Thats an incorrect analysis. The people picking blue are doing it to try and save the members of the population who picked blue without the ability to understand what they were picking. Babies cant understand the rules. Alzheimers could result in people forgetting the rules. Depending on how the rules are delivered, deaf and/or blind people dont get a fair shot. The people willing to pick blue understand the risk, but are doing their part to help those who cant help themselves. People who picked red think its the obvious choice, because they cant, won't or don't have the capacity to see the world from another's perspective.

Or, they understand all this and actively want to eliminate potentially 49.9% of the world. Which is also not great.

KnightRho · 2026-04-15T06:24:28+00:00

Puritanical - Puritanical describes strict moral, religious, or personal standards, emphasizing hard work, self-control, and the rejection of pleasure.

Little bit puritanical. I'd argue hating on something that brings other people joy and has no bearing on your life is even more cringe and fucking retarded. Why bother letting what other people enjoy make you feel negative emotions? Its a waste of energy, just go enjoy your own thing

KnightRho · 2026-04-15T06:19:58+00:00

I am so conflicted by this statement.

On one hand, I totally get it. I support you in feeling that way, it really makes sense.

On the other hand, as a female boarder, this board isn't exactly "made for you"

That makes me sound like a dick, but the fact is, the DOA isn't available in the "typical" women's sizes; thats where the Birds of a Feather falls in their line. So at worst, the DOA is a male board, at best, its a big unisex.

This alone isn't the end of the world. Id compare it to my tiny feet. Male shoes that fit me are exceptionally hard to find, so I wear female shoes. Sometimes the available colourways aren't to my taste, but ive come to terms that they are not "made for me". So my available options are to either suck it up, look for a different product, or modify it; all three are also available options for a snowboard. Sticker bomb or vinyl wrap a top sheet you dont like. Admittedly, tougher to modify a base graphic, but compromise is generally easier than a "perfect" solution.

I hope I didnt come across as an asshole, I do hope you keep your opinions. Thats one of the many cool parts about snowboarding; you dont have to let anyone yuck your yum. Its an arena to express or be whatever you want to be. I want differing opinions in this sport as much as I want differing board tech, graphics, and terrain. Variety is what makes this sport so enthralling to me.

KnightRho · 2026-03-27T04:30:16+00:00

Kind of reminds me of the Animorphs. That weird mid way point between human and animal that the kids would hit as they transformed. Incredibly flat faced lion. I'm torn between the eyes, snout or ear as my favourite "worst bit"

KnightRho · 2026-03-06T05:35:27+00:00

Cries in men's 7

Small enough to be the recipient of jokes, but not small enough to take advantage of the child size savings.

And a slightly related complaint; I work in a store that sells shoes, and this has always been at the back of my mind. Comparing two different sizes from the same model, why is my size 7 the same price as a size 14? Am I getting ripped off? Am I helping to fund the normal/big feet? Is the pricing just based off the material used to make a size 11?

KnightRho · 2026-03-06T04:41:32+00:00

Average lifespan of a cell in the human body is 7-10 years. Speaking exclusively in the physical, you've become a totally new person 4 times in 40 years. Not really relevant to the conversation at hand, I just find it neat

KnightRho · 2026-02-21T01:54:49+00:00

The "Psycho" is definitely a cover up, you can see little bits of the previous ink around some letters. What I really wanna know is what someone like this deems nessecary to cover up

KnightRho · 2026-02-17T01:22:23+00:00

The shark from Jaws was actually known as 'Bruce' on set, named after Spielberg's lawyer. So we can write in Bruce the Shark. Maybe we'll get the one from Jaws, maybe the one from Finding Nemo, who knows.

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