Hello everyone, sorry this is being posted so late at night, but welcome to another Fursuit Friday Feature!!!
Not going to lie, I have been a little lazy today as I was writing a special something that you might be seeing next year around the holidays (I am super hyped if this becomes a real thing), anyways, I can’t say anything about it right now, but, it did take up quite a bit of time and now I can focus on Fursuit Friday on the eve before Christmas Eve.
So, this particular Fursuit has been lingering in my folders for a good minute, and I could not wait to feature it because as most people know, I am partial to anything blue, and I really like unique designs. I have seen some big cats, but, most of what I tend to see are tigers, so a panther was a pleasant change. But yeah, I was really looking forward to pulling the name, so here it is for our 23rd feature…we have “Chainer Prime”! So lets see what this fursuit and fursuiter are all about!!!!
1.Name: Chris G
2. Character Name: Chainer Prime
3. Character Species: Tech Enhanced Panther
4. Fursuit Maker(s):
Body/Hands-ArtSlave
Head/tail-Familliar
Feet-B3Mascots
5. Total Cost (optional)— around $3000
6. How long did it take you to get your Fursuit?
—Bought the feet at AC one year. The head and tail took a couple of months. The body took a couple of months.
7. When did you decide that you wanted a Fursuit?
—Back in 2010 while I was deployed to Afghanistan is when I commissioned my first one.
8. Do you go out in public while wearing your suit? Tell us one of your favorite experiences!
—I do.
My favorite experience was in Burlington, Vermont. It was my first public outing. I was walking down a road used for nothing but shops and see a very large, football player looking guy come out of an alley. He was on his phone and stopped dead in his tracks and just looked over at me. His face was very serious and he told the person he was on the phone with to hold a moment. He then turned in my direction and ran full speed at me. I was stunned in horror and couldn’t move, thinking I was about to get tackled and beat. Instead he ran up and hugged me, picking me up a good foot or so off the ground. He then sets me down compliments me and walks off.
9. Have you been to any Cons in suit? If you have gone to multiple ones, which one is your favorite and why?
—I have been going to Anthrocon for years. I have also attended Texas Furry Fiesta, Fur Fright, Furpocalypse, and a local anime con called Bakuretsucon. Anthrocon and Bakuretsucon are my faves. Anthrocon because it is so large and I get to see so many friends and see cool suits. Bakuretsucon is a nice small con and I have always been well received in suit.
10. How have people reacted to your Fursuit while you are out in Public?
—Almost always positive. I have walked from my apartment for about a mile down to a friends house for Halloween and everyone waved and smiled.
11. What was your main goal in getting a suit? Did you have any plans for it or did you just get one for fun?
—Physically I am male. All my suits are female or hermaphrodites. It allows me to release my feminine side.
12. How do you act differently in suit VS when you are dressed as you normally would?
—As myself I am rather conserved and like to just people watch. While in suit I approach people more and like to be a bit more silly.
13. What is your favorite thing about wearing a Fursuit?
—There is a lot about wearing a suit I like. I like how tight it feels. I like how no one knows who I really am, except close friends. I love how I am act girly and no one bats an eye.
14. What is your least favorite thing about wearing a Fursuit?
—The heat doesn’t really bother me but it does limit how long I can stay in suit. That is what I least like.
15. What advice would you give first-time Fursuiters and those considering getting a Fursuit?
—Start with a partial. Head, hands, feet, tail. This will allow you to get used to the vision restrictions, the heat in the head, and the limited grabbing abilities. You can always have a body suit made later for a full suit.
16. What would you say is your biggest peeve when it comes to your Fursuit?
—How much it makes me sweat. I know because it is fake fur and all it will retain heat but it is still annoying.
17. Do you think you will ever get another suit in the future? Would it be an upgrade to your current suit or a different character?
—I have 3 suits currently. One is getting a head upgrade. One was a purchase from a friend. I have a suit type project in the works as well which will be a total of 4. I also have an idea for another suit I want that I know the community will love.
18. Do you make any videos while in suit (YouTube):
—I have one video on Youtube currently but I do want to make some more. I just never have anyone to film me.
19. (Final Question): Any extra words of wisdom you would like to add for anyone reading this?:
—This will be a bit lengthy but it was a journal I made about 4 years ago on FA.
First off, stress is something we experience everyday in one fashion or another. Whether we know it or not. There are also two different types of stress, the good and the bad. Good stress usually leads to something happy in the end. Whether it is planning a wedding, going to school, or anything else that will have a positive outcome. Some people don’t see it though and only think about that exact moment. They don’t try and look further to see that all that hard work does pay off. What they also don’t realize though is that that stress is adding to their ability to handle the bad stress when it comes around. As we go through life and age we slowly become more and more resilient to stress and learn how to deal with it from previous encounters.
When the bad stress does come around it usually is something that has no real good outcome. It can be things like a car breaking down, losing your job, or a loss in one fashion or another. These types of stress tend to be more severe and hard to handle, for anyone. Only after having experienced it before are we able to know how to handle it and even then the reaction is what you think it would be. Typical reaction include sadness, depression, crying, maybe even to the point of feeling sick. None of these are bad to feel while it is happening. These are normal and should not be avoided by some other means such as drinking, taking drugs, or doing reckless things. While things may not be what we expect we need to keep in mind though that it is not the end of the world. Yes, there has just been a major change in life but it is nothing that someone cannot handle. Cars can be replaced, jobs can be found, and memories of the good times live on.
We are never alone in life when things happen. We have family and we have friends. They are there for us to lean on, for us to talk to. They are there for support and are always willing to help. We cannot be afraid to reach out and talk to them, to get their insight and opinions of the situation. We tend to not look at all points of view and only look at ours. They can offer wisdom and knowledge that we may not have thought of. We do not always think clearly in touch situations. Our brains tend to overload and we get stuck in one frame of mind.
We all deal with stress everyday. Sometimes a lot more of it hits and we break down. Just takes time to recover and get back into the swing of things.
Wow…that was truly a very amazing interview and so many things I want to say!
First off, I would like to thank the suiter for his services. My wife is currently in the military AND deployed, so, I always thank our troops and veterans no matter where they might be. Also, “I would LOVE to see you at Texas Furry Fiesta!!!!”
There…I said it. I might be fan-girling a little bit, but seriously, I loved this suit when I saw it online, I was sooooo happy when this person agreed to do an interview, and just all the answers…if you read my blog, you already know i love it when someone gives in-depth answers to all the questions. So, I would be so happy to meet this suiter and to give them a hug.
But the story about the football player, that one made me giggle.
But, in all seriousness, Chainer has some really good advice to offer, and, as someone that is just now getting into Fursuiter, I agree. For anyone thinking of suiting up, a full-suit is a huge commitment, and not just financially. Suits get really hot, and, if the fursuit maker is a novice and doesn’t know how to build in really good ventilation, it’s doubly hot…and learning how long you can be in suit can be quite the adventure. I remember just wearing Rune’s head for 45 minutes made me feel light-headed when I was not properly hydrated, and, even now when I can wear him longer, within 25 minutes i am drenched in sweat, and that’s without paws, that’s without feet, or anything else! So, I very much agree that starting with a partial is good until you learn what you can handle, what you’re comfortable with, and you are for sure that you want to commit to the cost, care, and practice it will take to wear a full suit.
Also on the serious note…I think Chainer is spot-on about the stress…and we all go through it, the good and the bad. But, one thing I love most about the Furry Fandom is the sense of community and the support and love we give each other. So, no matter what it is you are going through, like Chainer said, you are never alone.
Anyways, thank you all so much for reading and supporting this blog! Here recently on my YouTube channel I reached 300+ subscribers which is amazing!!! I will be making a blog about that as well as doing a giveaway of a FREE Angel Dragon as thanks for all my subscribers and their continued support.
I am ALWAYS looking for fuzzbutts to interview for my blog. Whether that be for fursuit friday, or for artist/crafters/even art-collectors and your regular fur. You name it, I have questions to ask YOU! So, if you would like to be featured in my blog, please leave a link to an FA, facebook, or Twitter where I can contact you, and maybe your name will be drawn from the hat next!!!
Anyways you guys, thank you all so much again, and I will see you in the next blog 😉
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