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Wouldn't that make you look really bulky though? I know it's worth it for the coling effect, but I'm just wondering how it would look under the alreayd bulky suit...

You mentioned you have a cooling vest, didn't you, Tycho? What sort do you use?
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A full-body fursuit is bulky anyway. That's why some get partials. They get just a head, paws and feet and wear long clothing to obscure where the parts end.
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Yes, I use a cooling vest.

http://store.coolvest.com/concealable-cooling-vest/

Works the treat, I can go 2 1/2 hours in high 80's temperatures so long as I keep drinking electrolytes every ten minutes or so.
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That looks far less bulky. I wonder how it compares in terms of effectiveness?
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Hlaoroo wrote:That looks far less bulky. I wonder how it compares in terms of effectiveness?
Everything is an engineering compromise, from bulk to cost to efficiency to cooling time. The most effective method is probably to grow a really long tongue, drool and pant ;p
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Kitch wrote:There's got to be somebody who's figured out to wear a water-cooled undergarment under their fursuit. For example, the commercial Veskimo. $546 gets you a water-cooled vest and wearable circulation backpack. When you're spending a couple thousand for a fursuit, it's probably a worthwhile investment.

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That almost looks photoshopped. XP
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I'm afraid of the kid with the cat mouth and tail!
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Why so?
Sleet wrote:That almost looks photoshopped. XP
Dang it you noticed.. there is one thing I shopped.. a sock. There was a random sock beside the blue recliner at the right, so I had to erase that off :P
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texascat018 wrote:Why so?
Sleet wrote:That almost looks photoshopped. XP
Dang it you noticed.. there is one thing I shopped.. a sock. There was a random sock beside the blue recliner at the right, so I had to erase that off :P

...you do your housekeeping with photoshop?
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texascat018 wrote:Why so?
Sleet wrote:That almost looks photoshopped. XP
Dang it you noticed.. there is one thing I shopped.. a sock. There was a random sock beside the blue recliner at the right, so I had to erase that off :P
I actually didn't notice that!

Well... I did now.
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...and now, for the Halloween season....

Dressing your dog up in costumes!

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It's the upcoming Williamston Dog trick or treat, on the 19th of October.

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My friend Will did that one Halloween with his corgis. On was a shark and the other was the advertising mascot "Twinky the Kid".
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...just got back from my first fur con!

It was quite different from what I expected. Can you tell from my face?
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tychoaussie wrote:...just got back from my first fur con!

It was quite different from what I expected. Can you tell from my face?
You are looking happy as always in your suit. :D

Do you have a button in your ear, are you from Steiff? ;)
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tychoaussie wrote: ...just got back from my first fur con!

It was quite different from what I expected. Can you tell from my face?
Man, Tycho. You lucky dog, you. :3
Yeah, I'd like to go to a furry convention sometime just to see what it's like.
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What did you expect and how did it vary from it?
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Kyderra wrote:I don't own one and I don't really want one, but I did try to design one for Bolly

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WAT :V

That was just a ref sheet, nothing to do with a fursuit. Anyway...do I want one? Kinda. Do I feel like I need one? Nope.
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Just wait for Ky to make you a free one. :B
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Sleet wrote:Just wait for Ky to make you a free one. :B
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tychoaussie wrote:Image

...just got back from my first fur con!

It was quite different from what I expected. Can you tell from my face?
How was the furry con like?

I'm planing on going to AC next year.
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Fursuits: Do you own one?

Perhaps the question should be modified to ask: "Do you use one?"

Let's see if this file comes through... I'd like to commission some art that's sort of based on this one, I think.

Oh, and P.S.: The furry con was WAY more fun than I ever expected. I didn't know what to expect, as my imagination had me thinking that I'd see all sorts of strange stuff that would make my hair stand up, but in fact, the con was arranged in such a way that all the public places were family friendly enough for most teens. All the adult themed stuff was within rooms posted with attendants who checked your badge and ID. There were hundreds of people who wanted to say hello to me, hug me, and even on Friday and Saturday night, when I met all kinds of people who were >ahem< winding up for a rather loud all-night party, no one was overtly obnoxious or grope-y or anything like that. The con was pleasant. The furry variety show was bizarre, I must admit, but hey, it had it's funny moments. I look forward to going back again.
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Jeez, man. You have the best fursuit pictures. XP
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That looks very funny! Especially the video. :D

I think the warmth of a fursuit can also be an advantage.
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Ooooh, I just didnt want this to turn into a zombie thread so I had to post another picture for you.

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Here's the accompanying video for laughs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNLuaa36 ... U&index=32
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Nice!

One of my friends is having a fursuit made and she's putting pictures on facebook as the maker sends them to her. I'm jealous now! :P
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This is now a thread about whatever Tycho Aussie does.
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Wow my curiosity.
Honestly I don't know what I would do with a fursuit, I don't really live near a place that has furry conventions, I also am not sure I have the personality to walk around in a fursuit and not be embarrassed. Though I still think its a nifty idea and sounds fun.
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herobrineharry wrote:This is now a thread about whatever Tycho Aussie does.
Excellent.
:LOL: It's not intentional, I swear!
I happen to think I've got the most housepets-compliant fursuit around thus far...
Though it'd be cool to see an armored Bailey fursuit in real life someday, or a Pete or even a Dragon.
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The trick of fursuiting in public is to first understand that you are wearing an outrageous and astonishing costume that is an attention magnet. Therefore anything you do will be a self-fulfillng prophesy: You can either act embarrassed or act like the life of the festival and embrace the attention. You can't escape the attention or scrutiny, so it's best to just go for it. Wave a lot, smile and hop up & down, be the entertainer and clown. Then once you hit the groove and see people reacting positively to your antics, the positive reinforcement quickly changes your very personality and makes you become just a little more outgoing. Perhaps the best thing if you are interested is to try to borrow someone's fursuit and give it a go. Anything you do wrong will be attributed to the fursuit owner (!) so there's very little risk. ;)
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Darn though Tychoaussie, have to admit that suit is a beautiful piece of work! So adorable and snuggly looking!

Hopefully (if everything goes well) I should be getting a fursuit. Very well = a bit before/early October. If not a little bit afterwards. (Fingers crossed for as early as possible...and of course it looking good. oh please look good pleeeeeeaaasssseeeee!) Already gone through the commission stage, now just have to wait for it to be built and sent to me. *Squeal of anticipation*
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I wish I had one, or a partial. I think a partial would be best, thinking on it. Closest thing I have is a red fox hoodie, which I do like wearing.
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Vegas wrote:I wish I had one, or a partial. I think a partial would be best, thinking on it. Closest thing I have is a red fox hoodie, which I do like wearing.
Of course i find partials easier to manage,and the fact that they don't get as hot.
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Foxyfluff wrote:
Vegas wrote:I wish I had one, or a partial. I think a partial would be best, thinking on it. Closest thing I have is a red fox hoodie, which I do like wearing.
Of course i find partials easier to manage,and the fact that they don't get as hot.
It's probably cheaper too.
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Vegas wrote:
Foxyfluff wrote:
Vegas wrote:I wish I had one, or a partial. I think a partial would be best, thinking on it. Closest thing I have is a red fox hoodie, which I do like wearing.
Of course i find partials easier to manage,and the fact that they don't get as hot.
It's probably cheaper too.
Yup.

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Looks good, Foxyfluff!
My next big event is likely to be an appearance at an international seismological school in Yerevan, Armenia this September where everybody but me speaks Russian. This one stretches my comfort zone just a wee bit... But if I can pull it off successfully, I'll be able to fursuit anywhere, probably.
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Don't have one myself and I'm fine with not having one, but I still consider myself a furry.
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Well Amazee Dayzee, that is totally just fine by me!

..and since it's been about four months since I last posted a photograph,

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Tycho. That is the best fursuit I have ever seen.
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