PROS & CONS OF FURSUITS [The Bottle Ep27]

[@krevduhy]

Saturday was my first day as a fursuiter. I made my own fursuit so it was more special to me. I have sociophobia and I am really scared of people watching me, but when I was inside my fursuit all problems were gone for that moment. I have never been so happy in my life. And I made many people smile. So big pro for me: you can be yourself and you can make people smile

[@Helen-ez8ko]

Good job

[@rainyseasontomorrow2220]

Little BluBlu bro imma watch u if ur in a fursuit so......-.-

[@mewkipo]

Little BluBlu, I didn’t know that was a thing, I think I have it, I’m always looking around to see if people are looking at me...

[@strawberry._.t676]

Just searched up what sociophobia is and I can relate

[@cosmomellow2694]

I think I kinda have sociophobia when ever someone looks at me for a while I feel really uncomfortable but if it’s someone I know and trust idc that there looking at me,if it’s for a few seconds I’m fine with it

[@13animerox]

One other con you didn't mention, harassment from unwelcoming public and that can lead to either you getting hurt or your suit being destroyed

[@gashins9156]

13animerox - Ratches o jeez

[@aestheticdoggo185]

One furry hugged my suit to death and broke my fursuit

[@KATPOOL]

con: when one of your favorite suiters stops making videos, lol,, :-P

[@siqxyre8473]

lime roo fursuiter at least it was destroyed with love :O

[@Cooses]

333 likes wool

[@spideredofficial1894]

I have a con for ya... *A N T H R O C O N*

[@z3r0grav1tyside5]

SpideRED Official no anthrohio

[@crowwasnthere]

Lol

[@lotorious4769]

ASHAHAHAHA-

[@karimi8467]

XD

[@lindenlynx]

EYYYY

[@joahwinkler1843]

When you said 'you can make someone's day' I thought you said 'you can make someone gay'. Like that's an ability I was not aware of.😂

[@AShatteredDragonsSpirit]

no, that's actually just my superpower, sorry :P

[@briicksweird9784]

Joah winkler it is Strobes' butt makes the straight guys question their sexuality

[@CrazyJay-sn6ri]

I think that's a spell from Skyrim. Spell, illusion, turns the target guy for 5 hours. Costs 50 magika.

[@artificialcolourzeee4647]

well there's another pro

[@tabbycat0870]

That's why most furries are LGBT+

[@TheWolfspirit22]

You defiantly have to be in shape with a quadsuit!

[@antikathy]

Definitely*

[@dragongirl375s.8]

Omg it is unbelievable

[@lilyofluck371]

So you don't have to be in shape

[@chicathedog5528]

@@antikathy This isn't a spelling test-

[@FoxyLoxley73]

Me: Fursuits are so awesome, they're like wearable art, plus you can mess around and entertain people! So much fun! 😁 Others: Ew, you want to wear a fursuit? Aren't those used for kinky stuff? 😝 Me: ... 😒

[@cartoneeggworks9271]

Jess McSkimmings that's so fucking true. I get shit for it at school all the time.

[@JH-ii8cr]

Well they are used for that Owo

[@kappersky5008]

I hate humanity

[@stupiditystarbucks7771]

Я единственный русский Я единственный русский week yeah, but we just want to wear them to have fun lol.

[@floofifox]

Me: no u uncultured swines fursuits are used as masks to cover up the fact that we’re all dying inside (hence the fact that the furry fandom is so large) XD

[@heistghoul8315]

I don't fursuit, but I do know that overheating can be a huge con. Especially during summer time, which often is when people like to go out and fursuit. Just please stay hydrated babies!!! 💕

[@crazy_canine_creations3559]

Pocari actually looks amazing in red 😂👌

[@palladiumkaldar1043]

Yes she does also 100 th like on this comment!

[@your.local.wolfboy]

She looks good in every color

[@hexhollows]

Ripp - Tide (mostly blue)

[@jetsamflotsam4133]

I feel so blessed to have a fursona whos main character trait is being sleepy so I don't have to spend so much energy being charismatic

[@crystaldraco3199]

Very informative! lots of really good points to consider, especially the one about having to eventually retire the suit.

[@Nachtrae]

Fursuit con: Don't wear them when you've got even a little bit of a cold. I haven't been able to wear my suit in two weeks as just taking three steps OUT of suit robs me of all my breath and I'll be panting like I've been running for hours. I put my head on for a few minutes a few days ago out of stubbornness.....and then I ripped it off because I couldn't breathe Q-Q

[@brokenrobot2004]

Elope's fursuit heads have really good ventilation. They don't make paws or bodysuits though.

[@berries1641]

When I finish zipping up my suit, Im all out of breath😭

[@seratheeducatedfeline4227]

The first fursuit I made (my fursona, Sera, a partial), like Adezu, is also a sweaty death-trap. I wore 1.0 to London Comic-Con (I wasn’t brave enough to wear it to MEFCC, you get sweaty in even the lightest cosplay there). Overheated in about 10 minutes, but I did meet 2 lovely suiters and made someone’s day. About 6 months later I did a rap in 1.5 (even worse due to having a bigger muzzle) at my school’s talent competition. I took off the suit in between performances, and by the 4th and final rendition I had become braver and was jumping all over the stage for the 4 minute performance, by the time it was over I was half dead and gasping for air. Carve out the muzzle fellow first-time makers, just do it.

[@showandtell1313]

"but then theres the sweaty death trap that is my adezu head" i spilt my milk laughing XD also sry if i butchered the name :3

[@ednygma9563]

sit in cup pretty sure you got it :D

[@AlexRandomkat]

Pocari releases a video at 3:38 A.M... (I'm in California) Heck yes I'm staying up 12 more minutes to watch this.

[@Alex-yy3sk]

Alex Randomkat lol me too

[@obsydian_jay]

12 minutes and 21 seconds.

[@AlexRandomkat]

Actually 12 minutes and 5 seconds... I would rather get my sleep than watch the outro :P

[@obsydian_jay]

Alex Randomkat Oh good choice.

[@foxdata]

OMG I got my second Patron heart!

[@vani9715]

9:21 Here's Pocari with your scheduled subtle reminder to BRUSH YOUR SUIT!

[@Magromancer]

thanks for this video Pocari, loved this bottle episode, the Fursuit I borrowed from my friend is nearly 14 years old, it is ancient now but it still looks pretty good.

[@auxobl]

I found a maker that makes really cheap suits and is actually quite good at making them. SleepyFurs Fursuit prices: Partial: $300+ Plantigrade full suit: $800+ Digitigrade full suit $1,000+ SleepyFurs Fursuit part prices: Head: $200+ Paws: $30 (Arm sleeves: $25+) Puffy paws: $80 Feet: $100+ Tail: $30+ I may be getting a Artistic Liberty partial suit

[@VestedUTuber]

I would definitely recommend looking at their past work before commissioning them. They definitely put in a good effort but the heads do appear to be just a bit lopsided, so make sure that it's not enough to bother you.

[@bruh-ef6br]

omg pocari you are like one of my favorite fursuiters ever honestly??? i started watching ur content months ago and i love your WONDERFUL personality i love your voice and your character like soooo freaking much omg i started making my first suit and were like,, gonna scrap it then you just like influenced in my decision lol rn im still making it yaaay btw i have the urges to make you digital fanart like rnnrnrn //screamin g

[@floofifox]

Heyo since u made ur own fursuit (congrats!) do u know what kind of foam to buy bc i want to make my own but I have a hard time deciding on foam to use for the head and paws

[@miss2531]

Lil too late for me, considering I'm midway paying off my first suit... lol! This is super informative and I have more than a few people I want to show this video too lol

[@PocariRoo]

First :U

[@alpacagramcracker8204]

aww dang pocari beat us all

[@georgiawhite6303]

Pocari Roo who made pocari for you? (His suit)

[@SketchyTigers]

Pocari Roo awwww, Pocari 😂😂😂

[@theunit4878]

Georgia White "Morefurless" :) their website is: www.morefurless.com/

[@gasca4906]

Today I made a cardboard head for fun and it's the first time I have made anything like this and I made a moving jaw too. It's pretty fun! I am too young to have a professional head but I can enjoy this while it lasts. My father likes it too! Just imagine a crappy cardboard head made by a person whose never made a head before and no eyes... yup...

[@ASJER22212]

2 years later and I'm actually considering getting a suit! When this first came out, I couldn't see myself and a fursuiter, but now im doing a bunch of research while I wait for my dream maker's new prices to be posted! Thx Pocari

[@Creepy-Rat]

... This may be a little un related but seeing as this video is talking about fur-suits I've decided to make a list of the stores and the items i used to make my fur-suit. Hobby lobby -Foams -hella bunch of glue sticks -plastic buckram Joann's fabrics -quality fur Walmart -shoes -PJ pants -jacket Keep in mind that if you are making your fur-suit you might want to use some tutorials and that different fur-suits may need different stores depending on certain fur colors or if you either don't have one of the stores where you live or if it doesn't carry what you need.

[@LilSushiNomster]

Also remember Hobby Lobby offers their 40% off coupon that you can use once a day {or bring a friend!} which helps a ton with staying in budget~!

[@Creepy-Rat]

*nod*

[@moriaheastside2831]

Thank you! I'm about to make one, I'm still working on the list lol.

[@Creepy-Rat]

@@moriaheastside2831 update, you don't want to use a jacket it gets really hot. I suggest you make your suit from scratch. This means making a ducktape dummy, and sowing a suit together. (i know it's work but its better than heat exhaustion.)

[@aster2157]

I’m making a suit head rn, it’s my very first... *so many hot glue sticks*

[@puggames4161]

Pocari: I WANT MY SUIT NOW! WTF ITS TAKING SO LONG! me: I only have $50... you know how long I’m waiting??

[@cowboylike.kenzie]

Number 2 happened to me, though it made my year! I saw people public suiting for the first time in my life!!! And I got to say hi to them in the car my mom was driving in. They said hi and waved back! Life changing UwU

[@Wombattlr]

9:23 Pocari said fursuits are like pets. I guess Fido needs a spot of bleach on that muddy fur *Fido screams in pain* OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH S***!

[@toast9369]

XDDD

[@toastie1329]

Amour Moonlight ME

[@phroggygoblin3332]

Amour Moonlight 😂😂😂

[@crowwbar]

"Fursuits feel awesome!" Me - "Ah yes, being inside a portable sauna in your wearable carpt, such awesome" Jk, I need one lol

[@meepinsnek5313]

A fursuit temp. in the 80's sounds quite comfortable for me XD Except for if I was running around in one in the summertime in the desert. Then not so much...

[@LemonyLamb]

My therapist is incredibly supportive of my goals to get a fursuit. We're hoping it helps my social anxiety being able to be masked as my best boy Juneberry

[@kotomisadventures9095]

CON: We're not advanced enough for Pocari's fullsuit to double as a cooler that holds free drinks.

[@Punkinfluence_666]

I really want to commission my character to be made into a suit, and I want to get the suit made by deerinahat but another con you didnt list, which kinda mixes in with waiting is having to wait for the makers to open for commissions

[@ButterAndBeans21]

I’m 13 and my full body fur suit is coming in 2 months and I know about the lack of vision and breathing and drinking water, it doesn’t look that hard to walk in them and stuff but I still asked my mum to be my temporary handler 😂 Also I can’t go fur suiting in a park because there’s mean kids I know that go to my high school and they’re not nice at all…

[@KRISYPHER]

Pocari: fursuits at 86°F is low temperature Me who lives in florida: *chuckles * *Im in danger*

[@-name7128]

True man I'm planning to go to a H O T place and I can relate 😔

[@roboninjasaur6729]

im just going to buy the very extremities of my character first, so just tail, wings and ears, it will still be quite fun(not as fun) but it wont be hot, not very hard to transport and much cheaper than a full suit. one day i might get a partial suit but that wont be for a long time. :)

[@willowtreegames3477]

It is very very true that a fursuiter will make peoples days, as my first experience wearing mine two days ago to the store, I got so many smiles and everyone absolutely adored it! They all were super happy, even the people working at the store! It made their days!

[@sir.peaches4086]

I'm making my own fursuit for the first time and I'm planning on being a small maker so my family can go on more trips and maybe move into a big house soon. I feel like making Pocari would be really fun and I would be so proud

[@4-hope4]

My first suit (mini partial) is going to be here in a few months. I watched this vid a bit late but with the heat down here I'm now even happier I splurged on some helpful extras.

[@murdocnipples151]

For some reason I love it when pocari puts her paws together and they make a little clicking sound...

[@xCrimsonxTwilightx]

a HUGE pro for me, is the fact that I can be outgoing in my partial. I have bad anxiety, and can't talk/interact with people well, but...when I'm in my partial, I find it's a LOT easier to be outgoing! It's like, as soon as i put on the head, all of my fears and anxiety goes away, and I get to run around and be fluffy, and just a h h h h h h h h, I love it!!!

[@AntlersAndAcorns]

My fursona is very sassy and she isn't very active, she's more if a hip swaying that's it. Also I wouldn't sell her, she's my baby.

[@PINQTEETH]

7:33 'Oh, yay! I'm top of the queue'

[@ratking6932]

"Fursuitibg is my exercise" -Pocari

[@gooop]

*fursuiting

[@andya6380]

One of the best parts for me is that since I'm making my own suit, when it's finished I get to wear my own artwork and express myself with my own creation. :)

[@patchylacow]

Pro: god damn adorable pictures

[@lovaliawolfie3126]

Con: space/storage. Even though I don't even have a full partial, my stuff has to be stored in a few different places.

[@oneoftheoutcast9942]

Omg you look so good in red almost better then blue... almost

[@speciallyabled]

Um hello there

[@Kain_cee]

I've never worn a fursuit (I'm very new to the fandom, right now I'm just planning) but I can understand that the suit can get hot as Hell (not literally)

[@da_skulldogmeh1546]

I’m getting a fursuit and this was helpful!

[@adrenaline6140]

Wait is it just me or does Pocari look amazing in red and yellow (thumbnail)

[@ashleigh7758]

A big con of having a fursuit with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (HEDS) is how long you can stay in suit. I work out regularly to keep strengthening my back, shoulders, and hips so I can stay out longer, but my sister, who has it worse than me, can only stay about 10-15 minutes outdoors before coming to the point of exhaustion and pain. But, it's all worth it in the end. All the sweatiness, soreness- it's amazing to make peoples days and have so much fun! We (my sis and I) have been blessed to find the furry community, it's a creative outlet while at the same time giving us a way to make money from art and get regular exercise. Lots of love from Florida, Pocari!

[@twistytwisties9279]

You just made my Day ten times better By uploading. Thanks pocari QwA

[@clockraven1108]

I’m making a piece fur suit which is head paws and tail, the price for the supplies was about 80$ for the fur and foam, and 20$ for the other stuff like wire and padding

[@sir.peaches4086]

I saw a dutchie at a pride parade last year. It was amazing cause I was just starting in the furry fandom and already saw an awesome suit!

[@GoaterToaster]

If you don’t have room for ur clothes (idk if u already do this) but you can put clothes either in a bag then in the head or just put them into the head and paws,

[@perfidiousprophet]

I'm currently making my first fursuit, I just finished the base for the handpaws and they actually look pretty good for my first time ever dealing with foam. I found some amazing tutorials. But they really are expensive to make, I have to budget out the price and times I need to go to the store to get more supplies.

[@Lesleylooz]

Me as soon as a go to con with a fursuit:oh um attention Everyone coming to me asking for a hug*

[@movedtoescapology4267]

i got a question even though I'm only 11 years old (and I'm not getting a fursuit right now because of that) i still want to know my estimate prise of my fursuit my fursona is a black wolf with black hair tipped in red and a long tail also tipped in red plus he also wears a white bandanna but i don't think that the maker will have to make that (I'll just buy it form somewhere) so yeah if anyone has a good idea of how much that is - wolfie

[@tsohgallik]

Doesn't matter if the person is under 20... Fursuits will always cost over $1,000

[@ej4j4i38wGwgeb8]

It depends,, do you want a partial? Full suit? Digitigrade? Plantigrade? Does your maker need a dtd? Do your research lmao

[@glennw3082]

Welp, this is what I know about MadeFurYou. Head only: 1500 to 2500 (markings, eyes, jaw, and other.) Partial: (full only) 2500 to 4000 (markings, paws.) Full plantigrate: 3000 to 5000 (markings, head, type.) Full didgitigrate: 4000 to 7000 (markings, head type, type.)

[@ansrfururactions]

My (2nd) fursona is a 6'3 (yeah, she is T A L L) gray female kolbold with a predator-like wrist-blade on her right arm. An interaction with her would go something like this: She pulls out her wrist-blade as soon as you speak to her, hopefully you prepared your last will and testament if you approach her because she'll rip out your guts if you come any closer to her. On the battlefield well, she'll look something like the doom slayer in hell. She is meant to embody my temper in a way and how I have violent outbursts when I get irritated enough, and I talking punching the person irritating me Instead of yelling in frustration like most people.

[@purpletnt2854]

Another con is that you don't use your suit every other day. Usually, you'll use it for conventions(which on their own are expensive, especially if they're far away), a few meets every once in a while, and if you suit in public(this might not happen that often since people have jobs and when they get breaks, they like to sleep or something else, so it's hard to sometimes find time or a handler for public suiting)

[@omniverseagent3741]

Hey! I wanted to ask, what do you think a reaction to a 4"5 fursuiter? im 18 but im SUPER small! Do you think it's a good idea, or not?

[@caffeineaddict7297]

Yeah! It's fine! Just tell whoever you commission if you do your age, so they don't get confused.

[@dooba4thewalluwu103]

OmniverseAgent I think people would pick you up a lot, or think your cute and play with you. I bet you would make a good bunny though :P

[@Butcherb1rd]

I'm waiting for a head base for my quadsuit to arrive it's going to ship from Lithuania on the 20th September ahhhh I can't wait

[@goldenretriever6440]

I just finished my fursuit and went to a meet in it when my mother came to check on me I was drenched in sweat These things are HOT!!!!!!!

[@SuperGameplayMovie]

I always love you're videos keep em coming

[@craziewolf5298]

TheWorldOfFoxy your profile pic is so cute

[@SuperGameplayMovie]

crazie wolf529 thanks yours is cute to

[@craziewolf5298]

TheWorldOfFoxy thx

[@meowingcookie395]

for travel what I would do is put a little note on top of everything inside the suitcase or whatever it's being carried in saying something like: "Careful, this is worth $3,000!" or however much your suit costs and hope that they believe you and take it seriously

[@hallhouse9151]

That’s true when I first seen a fursuit ever I was amazed it was a skull dog and I got a photo and a hug all when I was only 8!!!

[@nope-ve9ks]

I can't get a fursuit for health reasons, but it would be so cool to have my characters come to life.

[@ghostfox2473]

Lol I was about to say like 86 degrees isn't really cold but it's not to hot either. I live in Houston and sometimes it gets up to 116 degrees and we still have fun.

[@CipherSister]

tfw you fangirl over seeing your art in the background

[@alucardfenn1473]

I am thankful enough to be used to be used to high heat. It’s over 100 degrees Fahrenheit most of the year.

[@UrsusLvovich]

Pocari, you may have already answered this but where did you get your "cheat paws". I really want a pair

[@ThethundaDawg]

:0 I haven't repaired my turtle in a while! I gotta take care of my pet

[@forestfossils]

Crows Artscavange *glues shell back together with hot glue* p e r f e c t

[@pamadragoomy]

Have you ever thought of using a space bag for the body of Pocari, for con travel. It sucks the air out of the bag and makes the content smaller inside, don't worry though when you open it back up the content inside goes right back to normal without misshaping anything. I use them for my plush toys all the time, even for long period of time to make more space in my room and they always come back out the same way i put them in. It just an idea though, thought it help to save space for you. There's people that do that for their suits, I plan on doing it myself when I get mine. I don't plan on using it for the head, I rather carry that personally.

[@strudel7776]

In Arizona, temperatures that you would feel in suit would be a normal temperature. Around 90-120 degrees in summer.

[@fancymustache3793]

heres a con that might be a pro for some people it completely ruins your vision and other senses but the little pro is everything can be a suprise

[@branchthedutchie3290]

Hi Pocari! My birthday was 4 days after you created this video! I love your videos I am sorta new so I haven't watched much but I still love the ones I have seen!

[@ashwolf6095]

Thanks for the tips Pocari and I LOVE your videos

[@Red5rainbow]

I cane straight here after watching the live stream video and yet I'm still late! It's also pretty neat though that I was watching that video for an hour and you uploaded this 20 minutes ago. That means that you uploaded this while I was watching one of your videos and I find that kinda cool

[@alex-xu7xw]

I'm super happy because I had a fox with a rainbow tail and I got it for $1400

[@Lost_Dawn]

And another con left out: the gods-forsaken vision...

[@Pinkiechu92]

I'm still looking for "the" maker for my character. There are so many good makers out there, but I like to pick someone who has experience with the species or something similar

[@marcasjamieson9587]

Waited until after I had a baby to make myself a form fitting suit because I knew my body would shift a lot

[@jet-zd5tf]

I care about u! Not just your fursuit (thou pacari is amazing) I love your sense of humor and personality

[@Welchito-hl7kh]

I love you bro, This entire Channel is the highlight of my Day man, i dont enjoy much Things. But i genuinely enjoy this So Much.

[@The.royal.king.]

Also dance comps are very tiring, it’s a lot of work and like pocari said toy have to be pretty fit. You have to practice often (with and without your suit on) and if you in a full suit.... well I wish you luck. Those things get super hot while your dancing that’s why I chose a partial and not a full suits

[@wintershock]

Once I start doing commissions, I am going to try to get it done as fast as I can while trying to make it look good.

[@latoniaestill9286]

DO ANOTHER FANMAIL UNBOXING!!!! I can't wait for you to get my packagggggeeeee!!!!! ❤️❤️

[@pookaping2407]

I LOVE THE THUMBNAIL SO MUCH AHHHH

[@LilFoxyCosplay]

My first and main sona was originally all black with yellow eyes then I added red to break the colour up Making him myself and prepared for the cream carpet to turn black 😂😂😂 He's q mini partial currently but needs a serious upgrade

[@BloodhoundPreston]

Those are some interesting pros and cons.

[@Dill_pickle707]

For fursuit parades can you wear just a head or does it have to be a full fursuit/partial? I have a dinosaur mask head but nothing else

[@bobboegg6936]

Thanks for the tips Pocari! I'll keeps these in mind as I'm thinking of getting a suit soon :3

[@AShatteredDragonsSpirit]

*screams* I know you commented on my art, but I didn't expect you to include it in your video! The brush strikes again!

[@sharkysharkonland]

I've tried on my friends suit and I can stand the heat pretty well, so I think I'll be ok :3

[@spyt_]

"So if you dont like running, or sports, or moving in general, like me, fursuiting is a great way to get active" Me: "Now this sounds like a job for me"

[@frota2166]

OMG!😱 Red Pocari looks AMAZING!!! I loved

[@SugarBurg]

I can’t wait to get a fursuit and I only have 3 colors and it’s a bat dragon a candy corn bat dtagon

[@omen1477]

Hey Pocari, I don't know if you have previously made this type of video (let me know if you have) but I think it'd be interesting to do a video on how to budget for a fursuit :D thanks!

[@strangersmind2]

very good video. this answered alot of questions I had. thank you so much Pocari Roo. this was super helpful. 😃 very cute suit too!!! 💙

[@jakobygames]

AnthroCon 2019, I will own a suit. Mark my words. (Or at least be on a queue, I guess queues are unpredictable)

[@faiththeresa5155]

JakobyGames Did you get it?

[@airdawg16]

Good fursuit packing ideas! Buy at least a good size hockey bag! They are large and roomy!

[@birchbarks550]

i think a pro is;You could make money with it,like go on partys,you could bet booked,or for festivals or stuff,but of cures the furrsuit had to be verry good in shape,since on partys they could bet broken easy!