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2011-03-10 10:57 AM

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Subject: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
I don't have any bare skin on my arms and doubt anyone could read numbers written over my tattoos. I guess being a tattoo fan makes getting your race number seem extra "cool", but it doesn't seem as neat if it they end up on my forearms or legs. 

2011-03-10 11:15 AM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
For me, they just wrote over them extra dark.  It only sorta showed up, but it didn't really matter. 
2011-03-10 11:37 AM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?

n.k - 2011-03-10 12:15 PM For me, they just wrote over them extra dark.  It only sorta showed up, but it didn't really matter. 

This is what I've experienced too.

2011-03-10 12:14 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
they have put the number above or below my tattoos. the number is on you six times.. 7 if you include the chip.. they will know who you are. lol
2011-03-10 12:46 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?

Not to worry.  They only number the limbs so they can be matched to the correct torso later if need be.

2011-03-10 1:21 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?

vagus - 2011-03-10 11:57 AM I don't have any bare skin on my arms and doubt anyone could read numbers written over my tattoos. I guess being a tattoo fan makes getting your race number seem extra "cool", but it doesn't seem as neat if it they end up on my forearms or legs. 

 

They give you an extra race number and staple it to your arm...you're all set!!

2011-03-10 7:57 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
When I do body marking, I don't bother if someone has a full sleeve.  If I can write it below the number (like for a half sleeve), I'll do that.
2011-03-10 8:02 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
You have to pee in a cup and then they match the DNA
2011-03-10 8:37 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
I'm fully sleeved....there is no where to put it above, below, no where so they just put it on top

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2011-03-10 8:56 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
They tattoo your number on with skin color ink.
2011-03-13 3:31 AM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?

I have heard that some good race organizers bring a white marker to the race for those with dark skins. I suppose that would include tattoo's.

My personal favorite is the calf marking which they insist on even though I explain its going to be under a compression sleeve/sock Undecided

2011-03-13 4:28 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
I have the same problem and on my last race they did my lower leg. 
2011-03-14 9:38 PM
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TLAdotcom - 2011-03-13 4:31 AM

I have heard that some good race organizers bring a white marker to the race for those with dark skins. I suppose that would include tattoo's.

My personal favorite is the calf marking which they insist on even though I explain its going to be under a compression sleeve/sock Undecided

I always thought this would be a good idea, I have a silver sharpie that shows up great on dark stuff.

2011-03-14 10:20 PM
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Subject: RE: How do they do body markings for people with tattoos ?
They insert a timing chip under the base of your skull -- problem solved!!
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