Fursuits are awesome, and we encourage you to fursuit at BristolFurs meets. There’s just a few things you outta know…
The fursuit walk
We aim to do a fursuit walk around the centre of Bristol at every meet, starting around 3pm and taking about an hour.
See the fursuit walk page for information on the routes and rules of the walk.
Storage space
Unfortunately, our current venue doesn’t have space available for dedicated fursuit storage.
All items are kept at the owner’s risk for the length of the meet, including the fursuit walk. You’re encouraged to keep belongings with you whilst at the venue and to entrust them to someone who is not going on the walk if you’re doing so.
Do not leave your belongings unattended at any point. The venue is open to the public, so anyone could come in and steal your stuff. You don’t want that, we don’t want that, so don’t do it.
Changing rooms
Our current venue doesn’t have space dedicated to changing.
If you have a partial fursuit that is worn with normal clothing, you are free to change in the public areas of the venue.
If you have a full fursuit, or another type of suit that requires undressing, please change into under armour and body suits in a bathroom.
General guidance
- Take regular breaks. Don’t hesitate to remove the fursuit head or other accessories if necessary.
- Stay hydrated. Suiting is hot work! Drink lots of water or isotonic drinks both whilst fursuiting and for an hour afterwards.
- Be aware of your appendages. Tails, wings and other accessories are brilliant makeshift weapons for hitting people and things. Try to avoid doing that.
- Recognise the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Be aware of headaches, dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and an elevated heart rate. If you’re struggling with any of them, seek immediate assistance and alert a walk volunteer.
