Tattoos and climbing?

I've been really lacking in motivation lately and was thinking of getting a tattoo. You know, something macho and manly; a big snake/skull/flames combo, or maybe some sort of Celtic knot with a dagger in it. Do you think it would improve my climbing?

I like your style- I'd say get a nice ass and the letters "Don" in a nice script-y font right below it. Now that'll make you a badass! Or in a slight arc across your back/shoulders "God is my co-pilot" you know big black calligraphic letters.

Good idea! I think the best thing to improve your climbing would be something in Chinese. Any competent tattoo artist ought to be able to lay down "Bad Ass Climber" in Chinese!

I think your girlfriend/wife's name would be a great idea; you'll be climbing like a mad-man!

How about "Black Diamond" in Chinese?

How about this: Burning confederate flag circled by "Sport Climbing is Neither" on top; and "Eat Pu$$y" on the bottom?

joe q fed up wrote:How about this: Burning confederate flag circled by "Sport Climbing is Neither" on top; and "Eat Pu$$y" on the bottom?

Pirate flag and insert I -- you might see a noticable increase in belay partners.

Nevermind my earlier suggestion, I'm with joe q fed up.

How about Calvin peeing on a gri-gri/dimpled alien/Bosch drill/[any other climbing-related thing you hate]?

JL

First off Charles, getting a tattoo isn’t just one way to become a better climber – it’s the only way. And I would assume the stupider the tat the better. Dreadlocks and piercingings help a little bit, but nothing like a stupid tattoo that your bound to regret if you ever pull your head out of yr. ass. Have you seen Sonnie Trotter? And what’s on his shoulder? That’s the only reason he sent Cobra crack.
Better yet bring the whole faith aspect into it, something like “Sending for Jesus” in really cool letters….that are on fire. Nipple rings with little holy crosses or even Jesus figurines would be another thing to consider. Maybe a ridiculous samurai looking haircut like that one bouldering guy is the way to go. Whatever you end up doing let your faith and desire to send be your guide, and try not to think about what your future self might regret.
Trust me Charles, if you follow this advice (and get on it, like, now), I’m sure we’ll be seeing you on the cover of Urban Climber next month.

God speed, and God bless

On a curious note... anyone want to post-up some pics of their own tats?

Actually, maybe it should be a Jesus peeing on a marmot on one arm and Calvin groveling an off-width on the other. Or maybe a carabiner with snakes and flames and the MP.com logo. Seriously, I'd like to stick to something tasteful and classy I can show my parents here.

its all a rumor, tats dont help too much. IF you want to dominate, get botox on your balls....smooth as eggs

How about a w on each ass cheek? Then you can climb naked and all your belayer will have to say is Wow. might not make you a better climber but at least you'll have some positive reinforcement.

This is the greatest thread ever.
Ok: On one arm: Calvin belaying Jesus on a mock-up of the Diamond. Only Calvin has a halo and the rope is really a chain. Jesus is naked and on his ass there is a tattoo of a middle finger on one cheek and on the other a finger pointing out at the observer. On the other arm: Warren Hardings grizzled face, with the words "Either you have the Spirit...or you are a sport climber"

joe q fed up wrote:This is the greatest thread ever. "

Totally agreed!

Get a highly stylized arrow pointing straight down tattooed on your stomach with "Ride the Snake" circling your belly.

get slopers above one nipple and jugs above the other! i had a friend who had walk the plank under his belly button-good stuff!

C'mon, Faith and Climbing started this whole thing and therefore deserves the title of Greatest thread ever, damn I never get the recognition I deserve.

Also, how do you get that stylish little box with the text you want to refer to with the authors name bolded, I'd really like to use that feature.

Beagle wrote:Also, how do you get that stylish little box with the text you want to refer to with the authors name bolded, I'd really like to use that feature.

You click on the "quote" button on the right side of whatever post you want to quote. Or you can do it manually by using the following format:

(quote=Beagle)Man, I wish I hadn't gotten that lame Homer Simpson tattoo!(/quote)

only substitute the characters for the (); and you'll get this:

Beagle wrote:Man, I wish I hadn't gotten that lame Homer Simpson tattoo!

JL

Sam Benedict wrote: Better yet bring the whole faith aspect into it, something like �Sending for Jesus� in really cool letters�.that are on fire. Nipple rings with little holy crosses or even Jesus figurines would be another thing to consider. I�m sure we�ll be seeing you on the cover of Urban Climber next month.

Charles don't listen to Sam. I took his advice and still haven't been on the cover of U.C. The only thing I have to show for it are sore nipples and a huge chest piece . On the upside, the Jesus tat is a good way to corrupt fresh christian nubiles!

I hate you Sam!