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TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill?
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 2013-09-08 10:23 PM |
Expert  1051   Bradenton, Florida |  Subject: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill?I just received an email stating that a local sprint would be using TriTats for body markings. I've used them before for an HIM and the one thing I remember was how long it took to get them off afterwards. Just curious what other BTers think about TriTats and their use at a sprint tri. Edited by cwpeters 2013-09-08 10:38 PM |
| 2013-09-08 10:29 PM in reply to: cwpeters |
Pro 15655   | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? It takes about 10 seconds to get them off with baby oil. |
| 2013-09-08 11:07 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 306 Austin | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I hate them. They're terribly sticky and a pain to remove. Baby oil didn't work for me, but I did get them off with acetone nail polish remover (not something I really wanted on my skin). If anyone is in-the-know, why do race directors choose them over the standard sharpies? I can't imagine the tats are a cheaper alternative. Edited by mindy00 2013-09-08 11:08 PM |
| 2013-09-09 6:09 AM in reply to: mindy00 |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? after the mess we had trying to deal with sharpies at the Quantico Tri the other weekend in the rain - I'd be totally for TriTat's more often...it was ridiculous - wet skin, markers dying - I was literally having to re-write the number of some ppl 10 times just so it was slightly visible |
| 2013-09-09 6:29 AM in reply to: #4850437 |
Expert 977 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I know our local sprint just changed to them because one of our team for those bike stolen at a recent Sprint. They want to be able to identify the person and the bike. Markers come off even in a sprint. I can't think of 1 time you could really read my number when I finished the race. But I do agree, they are a pain to get off. Baby oil never worked for me. Always needed acetone or I actually use Goof Off that is used for cleaning up paint. |
| 2013-09-09 6:30 AM in reply to: austhokie |
Master 1526 Bolivia, NC | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? To answer the original question, I've never had them so I'd think they were cool! |
| 2013-09-09 6:32 AM in reply to: Duanerice |
Regular 549 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I used the rough side of a Chore Boy sponge and had them off in a few seconds. Not really an issue for me and it was easier than removing balck marker. |
| 2013-09-09 7:33 AM in reply to: cwpeters |
Extreme Veteran 856 Detroit, Michigan | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I would think they are cool because I've never had them at a race before. God knows the marker isn't easy to get off, either. I remember doing those stupid fake tattoos as a kid (because the rose on your ankle looks sooooooo real when you're 13) and using baby oil to wipe them off. My sister, a total girlie-girl and pretty much the exact opposite of me (lol), wondered why races didn't use waterproof eyeliner to mark race numbers. I'd be curious to see if any races had tried something like that? (Or enterprising racers looking to bypass the body marking line?) |
| 2013-09-09 7:36 AM in reply to: Miles around Midtown |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I thought about trying a grease pencil - we used to use them all the time in the military for stuff and they were horrendous to get off if you got them on your fingers |
| 2013-09-09 7:52 AM in reply to: cwpeters |
Expert 2192 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? they should probably get rid of the timing chips too since it is just a sprint race |
| 2013-09-09 8:01 AM in reply to: Clempson |
Expert 1224 Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Originally posted by Clempson they should probably get rid of the timing chips too since it is just a sprint race Beat me to it... Dang!!
I think tri-tats, even though they can be a pain to remove sometimes, look good on athletes and there is no mistaking what race number is. However, I also enjoy finding those people that can't follow instructions and end up putting the numbers on backwards or upside down, or even in the wrong places...... Baby oil does not work that well to remove though. I used a rougher wash cloth and it took several minutes of scrubbing with baby oil, to remove it. My arms have never been that sore from rubbing something so much with baby oil. (LOL)
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| 2013-09-09 8:54 AM in reply to: siouxcityhawk |
| Minneapolis, MN | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? rubbing alcohol worked very well for me. |
| 2013-09-09 8:59 AM in reply to: peteweb55403 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I first read that as TriTarts and was thinking YES! YES! Why has no one thought of this before, regardless of race distance?! Be that as it may. It's kind of overkill for any race now that everyone seems to be wearing calf compression sleeves and long sleeves either for warming or cooling and/or sun protection. Make sure gear is clearly marked (Sharpie the swim caps if they are really desperate for ID) and require racers to wear their numbers. |
| 2013-09-09 9:10 AM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 1384 Panama City, FL | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Tats work better in race conditions imo. Sharpies come off during race too easily a lot of times. Easy to get tat off. Plus, even if they didn't come off easily, feel free to be "triathlon" guy at the pool/gym for a few days after the race showing your tats!  Edited by taylorz13 2013-09-09 9:11 AM |
| 2013-09-09 9:20 AM in reply to: taylorz13 |
New user 205 Athens, GA | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I think it's a little overkill, but it is kind of a cool touch. And at least at a local sprint I'd have my choice of products with which to remove them when I got home - my last race found me in the hotel trying to scrub them off with a washcloth before I went back out to dinner. They should give you a little trial size alcohol/sanitizer or baby oil at races like that! |
| 2013-09-09 10:17 AM in reply to: cwpeters |
Elite 5145 Cleveland | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? It's just a method of marking. It's not cool or uncool. They look nicer and are easier to read, but I also enjoy that morning ritual of body marking.
As for removal, +1 to what has been said above - baby oil, rubbing alcohol, or even witch hazel with a wash cloth and a little bit of elbow grease. You'll have each one gone in about 90 seconds.
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| 2013-09-09 10:43 AM in reply to: 0 |
Member 1293 Pearland,Tx | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Originally posted by mindy00 I hate them. They're terribly sticky and a pain to remove. Baby oil didn't work for me, but I did get them off with acetone nail polish remover (not something I really wanted on my skin). If anyone is in-the-know, why do race directors choose them over the standard sharpies? I can't imagine the tats are a cheaper alternative. Mindy Alcohol works just fine and so as adhesive remover. I use small packets of alcohol swabs i got from the hospital. Gets them off in seconds. @ OP I am cool with tri-tats will be using them in my upcoming sprint. Hell but if its going to save me on the registration fee ill go with the sharpie. I dont care if the volunteer writes like chicken scratches. Edited by strykergt 2013-09-09 10:50 AM |
| 2013-09-09 10:49 AM in reply to: strykergt |
Member 341 Austin | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I think they look great, and hey after a week, I still have my age on my calf.. just because I keep forgetting to take wipe that one off at home. |
| 2013-09-09 10:57 AM in reply to: strykergt |
Alpharetta, Georgia Bronze member | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Definitely like the clean-ness of them but man mine was hard to get off (even with oil, conditioner, rubbing alcohol and acetone). Mine came down to almost my elbows (pic), which meant I couldn't wear a short sleeved shirt or a skirt (for the calf marking) to work for the next 3 or 4 days. I think if they are going to issue them - regardless of the race distance - they also need to issue a remover that works fairly universally. |
| 2013-09-09 11:08 AM in reply to: lisac957 |
Extreme Veteran 660 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? way to sticky and easy for me to mess up. DO not put them on the night before as they stick to the sheets |
| 2013-09-09 11:56 AM in reply to: 0 |
Extreme Veteran 792 | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Originally posted by BuckHamilton way to sticky and easy for me to mess up. DO not put them on the night before as they stick to the sheets I swear...Every time I get body-marked, it ends up looking like a 4-year old wrote it. No matter who I go to, it ends up they are not able to write 3 numbers without it looking like they have a seizure while they are doing it. It is actually smart for small race directors that have volunteer trouble to use Tri-Tats. It alleviates a great deal of congestion for checking into the transition area the morning of the race. I have been to a race in which they had to push out the race time because it took so long to get people marked up and into transition. Tri-Tats can be done in the hotel or at home the night before the race. Edited by lifejustice 2013-09-09 11:57 AM |
| 2013-09-09 12:00 PM in reply to: lifejustice |
Champion 10154 Alabama | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? I use a palm sander and 60 grit sand paper....then I clean it up with sulfuric acid. C'mon HTFU people! |
| 2013-09-09 12:07 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 1293 Pearland,Tx | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Originally posted by lifejustice Originally posted by BuckHamilton way to sticky and easy for me to mess up. DO not put them on the night before as they stick to the sheets I swear...Every time I get body-marked, it ends up looking like a 4-year old wrote it. No matter who I go to, it ends up they are not able to write 3 numbers without it looking like they have a seizure while they are doing it. It is actually smart for small race directors that have volunteer trouble to use Tri-Tats. It alleviates a great deal of congestion for checking into the transition area the morning of the race. I have been to a race in which they had to push out the race time because it took so long to get people marked up and into transition. Tri-Tats can be done in the hotel or at home the night before the race. Lol!! volunteers are hard to get now a days, maybe they are getting below teens as volunteers. They are volunteers/not getting paid so they are not exactly violating any labor laws. jke!Edited by strykergt 2013-09-09 12:08 PM |
| 2013-09-09 12:43 PM in reply to: strykergt |
Master 3888 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Wow, I've used them multiple times and they've worked just fine. Come off easily with rubbing alcohol, you have to use a little 'elbow grease" and a washcloth but takes less then 30 seconds. When you put them on the night before, don't lie on them. Put them on while you're still sitting up etc. They might stick to your shirt/clothing while sleeping etc. if you put them on just before going to bed. |
| 2013-09-09 12:49 PM in reply to: 0 |
Regular 866 Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: TriTats for a local sprint; cool or overkill? Now I'm wondering how messy TriTats would be for someone who breaks the "ye must be shaven" Rule. Edited by MOlsen 2013-09-09 12:49 PM |
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