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Another con in the books. Also, I need some advice.
2 years ago
Well, Anthrocon 2023 has come and gone, and I have to say that, like last year, it was amazing! To be able to attend it again was nothing short of a miracle, one that I'm glad I was able to pull off. The best part is that I got to do something very special.
Yours truly NOW HAS A PARTIAL FURSUIT!!!
Yep, you read right. After last year's convention, where I only had a tail, I decided to go for it. Using what money I had left from last year, I was able to get myself a head, leggings, arm sleeves, hand paws, and foot paws! I managed to get it all before this year's convention, but not without some snags. I won't get into those, but let's just say I wasn't able to use all of it for the con's fursuit parade, which I got to take part in!
Though I have to ask: How do you full fursuiters do it? Even with what I was wearing, and with all the precautions I took in order to make sure I didn't pass out in it, it was still sweltering and difficult. If it wasn't for my friend Chamelion, who once again was responsible for helping me get there in the first place, I don't think I would've lasted. Is it something that I'll eventually get used to? Should I invest in some other stuff to help out? Because I got myself a backpack that can hold one of those hiking water reservoirs with the bite straw and used that to stay hydrated, and he helped me get a better-fitting balaclava to wear over my face under the suit, as well as one of those fans that you can stick in a head's mouth (provided it has a mouth that's open and has a hole in the back of it to let the air in.) I know there are cooling vests, but since I don't have a torso part, I don't think I'd be able to take advantage of it. Is there any type of special clothing that could help? I've noticed some places mention Under Armour, but that stuff is expensive.
I know I have to take care of this suit as well. It's an expensive investment. I remember someone suggesting Bac End, an anti-bacteria spray. I managed to find that and gave the inside parts of my suit a spray with it after the convention. How often should I do this? Because I don't know how easy it is to get cans of the stuff. I also know what NOT to do in terms of the suit. Drying it with any sort of heat, for example, could melt the faux fur. Grooming the suit should gently be done with one of those pet brushes... preferably the ones that have the little rubber nubs at the tip so I don't rip off too much at a time. That's all I know so far, so I could really appreciate some additional advice if possible.
Of course, I did get swag. I got a LOT of it. Some of it even has to show up through the mail! Expect pics of everything I got in the coming days. Sadly, I forgot to get cards for each place I got merchandise from, but some were repeats of last year, so I can use that. Anything that I can't remember the place I got it from, I'm hoping you folks can help if you're familiar with said artist or store!
All in all, AC2023 was pretty awesome. Not as magical as 2022, as that was my first ever convention, but still a very memorable experience! I really want to go back next year! Here's to hoping!
Yours truly NOW HAS A PARTIAL FURSUIT!!!
Yep, you read right. After last year's convention, where I only had a tail, I decided to go for it. Using what money I had left from last year, I was able to get myself a head, leggings, arm sleeves, hand paws, and foot paws! I managed to get it all before this year's convention, but not without some snags. I won't get into those, but let's just say I wasn't able to use all of it for the con's fursuit parade, which I got to take part in!
Though I have to ask: How do you full fursuiters do it? Even with what I was wearing, and with all the precautions I took in order to make sure I didn't pass out in it, it was still sweltering and difficult. If it wasn't for my friend Chamelion, who once again was responsible for helping me get there in the first place, I don't think I would've lasted. Is it something that I'll eventually get used to? Should I invest in some other stuff to help out? Because I got myself a backpack that can hold one of those hiking water reservoirs with the bite straw and used that to stay hydrated, and he helped me get a better-fitting balaclava to wear over my face under the suit, as well as one of those fans that you can stick in a head's mouth (provided it has a mouth that's open and has a hole in the back of it to let the air in.) I know there are cooling vests, but since I don't have a torso part, I don't think I'd be able to take advantage of it. Is there any type of special clothing that could help? I've noticed some places mention Under Armour, but that stuff is expensive.
I know I have to take care of this suit as well. It's an expensive investment. I remember someone suggesting Bac End, an anti-bacteria spray. I managed to find that and gave the inside parts of my suit a spray with it after the convention. How often should I do this? Because I don't know how easy it is to get cans of the stuff. I also know what NOT to do in terms of the suit. Drying it with any sort of heat, for example, could melt the faux fur. Grooming the suit should gently be done with one of those pet brushes... preferably the ones that have the little rubber nubs at the tip so I don't rip off too much at a time. That's all I know so far, so I could really appreciate some additional advice if possible.
Of course, I did get swag. I got a LOT of it. Some of it even has to show up through the mail! Expect pics of everything I got in the coming days. Sadly, I forgot to get cards for each place I got merchandise from, but some were repeats of last year, so I can use that. Anything that I can't remember the place I got it from, I'm hoping you folks can help if you're familiar with said artist or store!
All in all, AC2023 was pretty awesome. Not as magical as 2022, as that was my first ever convention, but still a very memorable experience! I really want to go back next year! Here's to hoping!
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