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monkeyspoon · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:16 am Post subject: Fursuits?

Whats everyone's opinions on fursuits?

I myself wouldn't get one unless it was realistic and awesome.

Rabbit · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:41 am Post subject:

I had some of the best and most meaningful times of my life in an old dorky one that damn near predated the entire furry fandom. (It was made in 1991 or 2.)

monkeyspoon · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:44 am Post subject:

that is awesome

Aslaug · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:18 am Post subject:

My own take on it is "to each their own". I wouldn't dream of getting into a fursuit for love nor money, myself. Nor do I really get the idea of ears and tails. But to some people it seems to be just the thing and hey ... it's harmless.

I don't really care if we're talking about an old-fashioned, mascot-style suit or one of those extremely realistic ones some people prefer. It's just not my thing.

Xaqtly · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:02 pm Post subject:

I've seen some amazing fursuits but I'm way too self conscious to wear one. I know, this is despite the fact that fursuits generally have a headpiece so people can't see the real you. I've never done well with roleplaying or pretending to be something I'm not, so that's a large part of it. The other part is that I don't like being the center of attention, it makes me uncomfortable when people are watching me.

But I love the idea of it... just can't bring myself to do it. I'm comfortable wearing my tail (made by Teric) at cons though, because for one thing everybody is wearing them so I don't stand out, and it ties me to the con without singling me out. It's an awesome tail, and I'm proud to wear it at cons.

Actually at FC in January, I was wearing it when I met Dingbat, the talented artist who drew my avatar here. I showed it to her, and she really liked it. Very Happy

But the tail is about as far as I'll go with regards to fursuits. Not because I don't like them, just because my own issues prevent me from doing it.

tobi3B · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:19 pm Post subject:

I allways liked to "dress up" still have a lot of my costums.
I was thinking of getting a head for myself from
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/qarrezel/
At the moment I have the material to make my own tail.

RCraccoon · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject:

i would do just about anything exept murder to get a fursuit. currently im the mascot at my highschool and i love being the center of attention i just lack money so hopefully one day i'll be able to get one.

Teric · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject:

I really like the idea of putting on a fursuit and wearing it around, but I don't have the time nor the resources to obtain/make one. I've roomed with 'suiters at FurCon, and it's really cool to see them transform into their fursona before my eyes.

For now, I'll be content with my own tail that I made. Smile

And it still makes me giddy happy that Xaq likes the tail I made for him. Razz

CUDDLESMUCH · Registered User Joined: 22 Aug 2009 Posts: 44

tried to make one ran out off fabric though:( all i got was arms/paws and a tail well that and a foam head

Onic · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:30 pm Post subject:

I too love the idea of a fursuit, but couldn't wear one unless I was in very specific circumstances. Since I'm not open about being furry with my friends and family, that makes fursuiting a bit out of the question, and yet I've had an idea for a while that I'm probably going to see through eventually.

In my community we hold dances, a mixture of English country dancing and ballroom. One year we held a masquerade, which was by far the best, most FANTASTIC dance ever. I have plans for another, but with a fantasy theme, and my outfit this time would be furry in nature. I could get away with it because in that environment, no one would really question wearing an animal mask. And taking it further by adding a tail, and tweaking gloves to make paws... just adds to the realism.

I'd love to dance as a lion in tuxedo! Smile

Kasyl · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

I plan on progressively cobbling a partial together, as my finances allow. I'll probably get tail, hands, and feetpaws off of FurBid or some similar site, and then go ahead and commission an original head. I hope to have the Kasyl suit complete by next summer. Very Happy

monkeyspoon · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

that's the same plan I have

Kasyl · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:03 pm Post subject:

I'm just wondering what my parent's reaction will be when various parts of lupine anatomy start arriving via FedEx. >.<

Kellan Meig'h · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: Problem? What problem??

Kelvin · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject:

Unless you're rich or an excellent craftsman, don't bother. They're too much trouble/money. That's my standing.