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Opening up a can of worms here, but I was going to suggest this at the recent camping weekend in Devon...
Following on from conversations there would anyone be interested in getting some S&WS specific org t-shirts printed? Could be good for the AR...
I've done a bit of a reccie online...
www.t-machine.co.uk (http://www.t-machine.co.uk/) - T-shirt, Polo, Ladies T etc with printing on the front (chest) and back (shoulders) in white start at £15ea and drop according to qty. e.g. £7.94ea if qty is between 10 and 25 etc. Other colours inc black are available, but are a little bit more. P&P to UK mainland is free. I think the polo's look pretty good.
www.vistaprint.co.uk (http://www.vistaprint.co.uk) - blk t-shirt (as attachment) £10.12 inc std delivery. Not sure about discounts based on qty.
Paul the 6th also has these (http://www.godesign.me.uk/svshop1/mens/index.html) available. They work out a little more expensive, but some of the cost goes back to the org. Prob the easiest if everyone is sorting themselves out.
So what do you think?
EDIT - Poll added
I like !!!
I would buy a couple.
the writings a bit small, and i dont see the point in the pirate.
It's just a mock-up Hovis. I left the pirate on as I thought it looked alright. I'll see if there's a sheep for you instead. :D
It's just a mock-up Hovis. I left the pirate on as I thought it looked alright. I'll see if there's a sheep for you instead. :D
Oh, fair enough, i just thought you chose a pirate as a portsmoth type referance. you would need a picture that apeals to the WHOLE surfers section, which will be hard cos its so big;)
a sheep would be cool.
and the writing needs to be much bigger
Is that any better?
:confused:
looks the same
the name should be across the shoulders, like on a football shirt. then the other writing needs to be bigger too
IMO
Fair points Hovis - section is pretty big, but I think we could all agree on a design...
How's this one for you?
My main question is: Do people think it's worthwhile and a good idea? We can discuss the design later.
BTW - That's about as high as you can get the name on the back.
i think its a good idea. and would buy one.
the writing on the back looks very small, and can only just make out the sv650.org. maybe come up with an idea, then see what paul the 6th can do
ps, i like the sheep one ! !
pps, how about sheep on surfboards?
i think its a good idea. and would buy one.
the writing on the back looks very small, and can only just make out the sv650.org. maybe come up with an idea, then see what paul the 6th can do
ps, i like the sheep one ! !
pps, how about sheep on surfboards?
Made the writing a bit bigger....
Made the writing a bit bigger....
:p
thats better, now add sv650.org, under the sheep.
if you can
if peeps are not happy with the sheep..... we just need to find a suitable piccy for all
Last one for now...
Lets see if people are interested first.
Although I guess folk can see what's possible now.
If there's enough interest - we can finalise a design and approach Paul the 6th to see what he can do.
diamond
10-06-09, 02:36 PM
I like that design, i'd have one.
fizzwheel
10-06-09, 07:11 PM
I'm no graphic designer, but how feasable is this.
As Hovis frequently says, our section is rather large ;):D so how about a logo the represents each section..
i.e. a sheep for wales, a pastie for Devon and Cornwall, maybe a bucket / spade for the coast...
and then knock it all up like a coat or arms ( OK maybe not so ghey ) but you get the idea...
Or how about just a simple picture of a surfer or an SV surfing the waves ?
You are of course quite welcome to tell me to shut up ;)
i.e. a sheep for wales, a pastie for Devon and Cornwall, maybe a bucket / spade for the coast...
and then knock it all up like a coat of arms ( OK maybe not so ghey ) but you get the idea...
genius:smt026
i dont fancy the surfer idea, as it would look like we are surfers
thefallenangel
10-06-09, 09:17 PM
how about an SV for all of us as this is a SV forum?
Cymraeg_Atodeg
10-06-09, 09:20 PM
Is this going to be sheep riding SV's?
If it is SV's, is it user specific i.e. naked/curvy/pointy!?
You can see how this is leading to a very big can of worms.
I like the idea of section specific tee's as long as some of the profits go back to the org.
I think the section name, a section 'logo' (whatever that may be,) "sv650.org" and the screen name of the individual is more then enough for the tee before it either becomes too cluttered and/or too complicated
_Stretchie_
10-06-09, 09:57 PM
I'd have a punt at this mate. Were talking about this for last years AR with some of the MoFo's but never happened.
I always make a T-Shirt for the AR
You got's to make a special one for Viper though.
"Real bikers do it with big twins...."
;)
Positive responses so far - cool. And yes I realised this was a BIG can of worms.... but someone had to open it. :D
I like the idea of a picture for each area incorportated into a coat of arms type thing (provided its not too elaborate).
The mock-up's I've done so far are simply taken from vistaprint.co.uk. They seem to offer a good price for everything people would want (as described by Cymraeg above).
I was thinking about the logistic's of this last night and I think the simpliest approach is to design what we want and then talk to Paul the 6th about the printing and cost. If he's able and happy to do so, he can then put our finalised design onto his site (see OP for link to site) and we can all buy the qty's, colours etc that we want. This also means a %age will go back to the org.
So what do we want to do in terms of design?
I've narrowed that down to 4 choices:
Coat of Arms (picture for each area)
Single Picture (entire section)
Seperate T and Picture for each area - so 3 different S&WS T's (would mean we're different, but all would have S&WS written on it)
No picture (simply words - which may be the default if no decision can be agreed)
I'm happy to have a bash at the design, but I'm no artist, so if anyone is more capable give us a shout.
Also, the more input the better, so don't be shy - let's have your thoughts.
fizzwheel
11-06-09, 08:53 AM
If it is SV's, is it user specific i.e. naked/curvy/pointy!?
You can see how this is leading to a very big can of worms.
I think the section name, a section 'logo' (whatever that may be,) "sv650.org" and the screen name of the individual is more then enough for the tee before it either becomes too cluttered and/or too complicated
You can already get that kind of t-shirt
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=112667
I dont think something generic or basic was RichT's intention... Its also covered already and I dont really want a basic / generic T-shirt I would like something that reflects the section that represents the area I live in.
Messie is selling AR09 T-shirts
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=133499
So I would suggest we stay away from anything with AR designs etc etc on them so we dont tread on her toes
I don't want to stir up a hornets nest but I'm puzzled as to why you want your own section's T shirt for the AR?
I've hunted but can't find the comment made when it was all kicking off about the AR09 planning etc, that it was all a Soho Massive clique and that they spent last year keeping themsleves to themselves and they even separated thenselves out with different name tags.
Why do you want to separate yourselves out like this. A T shirt for AR09 has been sorted - why don't you get one of those with your names on?
Precisely my thoughts Fizz - Something that's specific to our region.
Pauls designs are nice, but are generic so they appeal the masses and the AR ones Messie is putting together are specific for that event.
As I see it - if we can agree a design - I'm sure we can find someone willing to print them.
fizzwheel
11-06-09, 09:14 AM
I don't want to stir up a hornets nest but I'm puzzled as to why you want your own section's T shirt for the AR?
Its a section t-shirt, that could be worn at the AR or worn at any other camping weekend / meet / rideout..
Theres noting to stop people buying an AR09 T-shirt and a SWS Surfers section T-shirt... might be a good idea saves wearing the same T-shirt on Friday night and Saturday at the AR and making it stinky...
Fair point - stinky T's are not nice!!
I don't want to stir up a hornets nest but I'm puzzled as to why you want your own section's T shirt for the AR?
I've hunted but can't find the comment made when it was all kicking off about the AR09 planning etc, that it was all a Soho Massive clique and that they spent last year keeping themsleves to themselves and they even separated thenselves out with different name tags.
Why do you want to separate yourselves out like this. A T shirt for AR09 has been sorted - why don't you get one of those with your names on?
Valid quesions Messie. I think Fizz has hit the nail on the head. Below is my take on it...
It's nothing to do with seperating ourselves and they're not specifically for the AR. The intention is more to indicate who we are and where we're from, i.e. promote the region and forum.
At the recent camping trip there were discussions about how the section seems to have quietened down a bit recently. T-shirts were discussed (only briefly) but the consensus was that it'd be a good idea. Other regions have their's and people's impressions were that they looked good and why not.
Personally I intend to buy an AR T, but I'm waiting to see the design before commiting.
I've narrowed that down to 4 choices:
Coat of Arms (picture for each area)
Single Picture (entire section)
Seperate T and Picture for each area - so 3 different S&WS T's (would mean we're different, but all would have S&WS written on it)
No picture (simply words - which may be the default if no decision can be agreed)
.
i like the idea of the first 3
would i be right in guessing the 4 regions need covering are............ if so, what would we want for each ?
wales, (sheep)
bristol, ?????
cornwell/devon (cider?)
then portsmoth/southhampton (pirate?)
What's your top choice Hovis?
cartoon style coat of arms
I'm leaning that way as well... Although a skull and crossbones went through my mind.
_Stretchie_
11-06-09, 12:30 PM
It was all a Soho Massive clique and they spent last year keeping themsleves to themselves and they even separated themselves out with different name tags.
I don't remember this. As I recall, and fair play I was quite hit'n'missed both nights, but weren't we all in the same pub together? Or all in the big tent?
I can only think of a small group that segregated themselves, I'm not going into names, but it wasn't the southern shandy drinking massive ;) SOHO lot.
Anyway, nowt wrong with adding a little local group flair, helps out with the inevitable "So which section are you from then?" question.
And if this doesn't happen I'm just going to buy some transfer paper and make my own again...
Love and peace
i have finished, lol
just drawn it, but need to get my mate to scan it,
im not sure if i can draw on ms paint, i will try, but i think the one on paper looks good
Nice one Hovis - post it when you can.
What would we want for each ?
Wales, (sheep)
Bristol, ?????
Cornwall/Devon (cider?)
then Portsmouth/Southampton (pirate?)
I like this idea, I look forward to what the Bristol crew come up with.
fizzwheel
11-06-09, 12:38 PM
i like the idea of the first 3
would i be right in guessing the 4 regions need covering are............ if so, what would we want for each ?
wales, (sheep)
bristol, ?????
cornwell/devon (cider?)
then portsmoth/southhampton (pirate?)
Just a few suggestions...
Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge
Cornwal / Devon - Cornish Pasty ?
Dorset - Cerne Giant
Somerset - Cider
_Stretchie_
11-06-09, 12:39 PM
how about an SV for all of us as this is a SV forum?
Ha, some of us have never had an SV
:rolleyes:
How about a pair of Brizzols for the t's?
I know it won't happen but worth asking???
On a serious note for the Bristol t-shirts, I like the Clifton Bridge idea, here's another two
A Banksy pic
That old boat that's in the harbour
right, as you can see my paint skills need some work, but this is the idea.
keeping the shirts black and white to save cost
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/coat.jpg
maybe a anchor on the bottom left?
my hand drawn one is MUCH better
fizzwheel
11-06-09, 12:48 PM
I like your idea Hovis :cool:
I can't see it...
Hovis - you have PM.
should we keep this "under wraps"
TOP SECRET like to stop peeps nicking our ideas?
:mrgreen:
Bit late for that isn't it?
just the design.
my art work is priceless
Yep - like the idea.
Might have to get someone to do a bit of graphic work...
_Stretchie_
11-06-09, 12:59 PM
I'll have a white one please
: )
any more ideas for the pics?
Bit stuck on one for the South region - perhaps an outline of the Isle of Wight?
Bit stuck on one for the South region - perhaps an outline of the Isle of Wight?
i was thinking of a map of the whole surfers section, but as its just black and white, would be hard to tell what it is
Could do that with a smaller picture location at each area.
Sheep - South Wales
Pasty - Cornwall and Devon
Pirate - Southern area and Isle of Wight
etc.
Might look a little touristy though.
obvously a SV would be a good choice for one of the squares be hard to get spot on (or a motorbike would do)
I like the Skull and Crossed Bones but i also like this
Wales - Sheep
Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge
Cornwal / Devon - Cornish Pasty
Dorset - Cerne Giant
Somerset - Cider
But that leads to the theme of crossed bones thus
Sheep and Crossed Bones
Bridge and Crossed Bones
Pasty and Crossed Bones
Pint Glass and Crossed Bones
and finally
Giant Phalus and Crossed Bones
I'll get my coat.
diamond
11-06-09, 01:23 PM
Hovis you are a man of many talents, that picture is pure genius.
I am really keen on getting a t-shirt, we'd better get a move on because i'm not sure what the timescale would be for getting a brand new design put on a tshirt as opposed to somethinig the company already had in its gallery.
Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge
I'll get my coat.
ts hard to draw in cartoony black and white, and have it look like what its meant to be:(
they need tidying up a bit, and theres a possibility to change some of the pictures, but not bad for a first attempt if i do say so myself lol
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/shield2.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/shield.jpg
diamond
11-06-09, 03:24 PM
I like it, i think even the rough sketchiness of the drawing adds something to the overall picture.
fizzwheel
11-06-09, 03:34 PM
I like it to 8)
thanks, i did go for the "rough cartoon sketch" type efect
im not fussy on the surf boards, i did mean to add a fin, so they looked more like surfboards, they could be swapped for cross-bones, or left out.
im not sure all the sections are covered, but its pretty close, i struggled to get the bridge to look like what it was meant to, with such simple lines and a squre box.............. hang on i have an idea
again, back to the PC, but just added the bridge, just for an idea?
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/coat1.jpg
i like the black and white cheque one the best,
fizzwheel
11-06-09, 04:18 PM
I think I prefered it without the bridge, but I agree with you I like the checkerboard effect best.
Checker board, no surfboards or bridge for me.
diamond
11-06-09, 06:11 PM
I think i like the first one best, the checker board one.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 07:10 PM
Is this going to be on the front or back?
Is it going to be big or small? I.e. A crest over the heart or the full front of the tee?
I think on the back with the user name on the front or below the logo it on the back with sv650.org on the front somewhere... maybe...
Heres my attempt, along the same lines as Hovis :thumleft:...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/1RichSV650/T-Shirt.jpg
the white rabbit
11-06-09, 08:01 PM
Oh, fair enough, i just thought you chose a pirate as a portsmoth type referance. you would need a picture that apeals to the WHOLE surfers section, which will be hard cos its so big;)
a sheep would be cool.
and the writing needs to be much bigger
Pirate is fine with me. Capt'n Woods Rogers, Blackbeard I think were all local chaps ;)
I'd have one
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:03 PM
Perhaps a vote on a symbol that is unique to, but, also representative of, the section should be run... Good idea?
the white rabbit
11-06-09, 08:03 PM
they need tidying up a bit, and theres a possibility to change some of the pictures, but not bad for a first attempt if i do say so myself lol
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/shield2.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/shield.jpg
Sorry I see we have moved on.
I really really like the top one. The sketchiness as someone said has a certain charm.
the white rabbit
11-06-09, 08:04 PM
Perhaps a vote on a symbol that is unique to, but, also representative of, the section should be run... Good idea?
Democracy, the last thing you want :lol:
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:07 PM
Democracy, the last thing you want :lol:
Alright, well, I don't think one person making a choice would be good as it is bound to upset some people... but, when you think about it you can never make everyone happy all the time, unless you have a big stick... :smt075
lol
the white rabbit
11-06-09, 08:10 PM
Alright, well, I don't think one person making a choice would be good as it is bound to upset Hovis... but, when you think about it you can never make Hovis happy all the time, unless you have a big stick... :smt075
lol
I completely agree.
diamond
11-06-09, 08:14 PM
I don't think time is on our side to have to much democracy. The thread is here if anyone has ideas for pictures and if they are good then i reckon people will post to say so.
As for the logo on the front or back i'm a bit of a fan of on the back with username along the top and a small SV logo on the front left chest. ofcourse it all depends what the company supply them can do.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:16 PM
I don't think time is on our side to have to much democracy. The thread is here if anyone has ideas for pictures and if they are good then i reckon people will post to say so.
As for the logo on the front or back i'm a bit of a fan of on the back with username along the top and a small SV logo on the front left chest. ofcourse it all depends what the company supply them can do.
I like the sound of the tee you have said, simular to my idea, but, I can't do art so I can't do anything for the logo...
Is there a time set for when the tee's are needed? Do they have to be ready for AR or whatever?
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:18 PM
I completely agree.
You deleted one too many words when you edited the post, made me laugh though...
Speaking of Hovis, where were you for the ride out weekend before last!?
I quite like Rich's effort.
My take is sheild on the back with usrname on the top and SV650.org underneath. On the front I think we should have South & West Surfers written across the whole chest.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:30 PM
I quite like Rich's effort.
My take is sheild on the back with usrname on the top and SV650.org underneath. On the front I think we should have South & West Surfers written across the whole chest.
Just incase people get confused about who we are? lol
out of these 2 i prefere mine, as its a bit more rough?
anyone else like to submit a design
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/shield2.jpg
Heres my attempt, along the same lines as Hovis :thumleft:...
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/1RichSV650/T-Shirt.jpg
Is this going to be on the front or back?
Is it going to be big or small? I.e. A crest over the heart or the full front of the tee?
I think on the back with the user name on the front or below the logo it on the back with sv650.org on the front somewhere... maybe...
i would like ......
front
, big logo with south west surfers above and sv650.org below it
back
user name across the shoulders, quite big, like a football shirt, then the logo , and south west surfers, sv650.org below
Exactly...
Username across the shoulders like a sports tem shirt.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:34 PM
I like the user name across the shoulders, but, I only think the logo should be on one side, and that is the back.
Perhaps we should have sv650.org or something on one of the sleeves too...
Rich - Can you change the anchor for this? Perhaps place the cider bottom left as well.
Cymraeg_Atodeg
11-06-09, 08:49 PM
That post didn't go to well...
front
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/tsooooo.jpg
back
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/tskkkk.jpg
or
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/tsiuy.jpg
the white rabbit
12-06-09, 06:33 AM
Rich - Can you change the anchor for this? Perhaps place the cider bottom left as well.
Thats good too!
fizzwheel
12-06-09, 07:22 AM
I'm torn now, I like RichT's and Hovis' designs...
I suggest we let this run until Sunday night, i.e. designing. Then next week M - S a poll to vote for the final design.
So if you've an idea for a design put it together and post it here.
I actually like all the designs so far - so this is going to be a tough decision.
_Stretchie_
12-06-09, 08:57 AM
Oooh, I like em both
:' (
Choices choices... Can you change this to a poll?
Liking the crest on the front and the name on the back
I think the best layout is the sheild on the front with South & West Surfers written across the top (as per Rich's design). Then username across the shoulders on the back and/or SV650.org underneath it and then (if poss) SV650.org on the left sleeve.
thinking about it, i think a big logo on the front and back would be too much.
i think no matter what, the user name across the sholders is a must, so the logo on the back may be a bit much? , not fussed about any thing on the sleeve
TBH i think rich's one looks like somthing you would buy at the seaside (no offence)
so, either,
front small logo on the chest with name/sw surfers/org backlarge name large logo surfers/org below
front sw surfers then the logo, org underneth back large name, sw surfer,org (no badge)
or
logo on back and front, with all the writting (i would vote on the red.......... as so the name across the back has to be BIG
front
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/tsooooo.jpg
back
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/tsiuy.jpg
the white rabbit
12-06-09, 05:21 PM
I like RichT's and Hovis' designs...
http://www.dlwp.com/images/newsletters/HarryHill/harry.jpg
Cymraeg_Atodeg
12-06-09, 06:28 PM
I just think a big logo on the front would look too garish, but, I like the idea of a small logo on the front…
No offence taken Hovis, was just throwing a few ideas into the ring. To be honest I thought it might inspire a better design and t-shirt rather than be the final product.
Rich
fizzwheel
12-06-09, 07:51 PM
Apologies, I have just realised I have got my Rich's muddled up...
Here ya are RichT!!!!
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/1RichSV650/T-Shirt2.jpg
That's the fella - nice one.
the white rabbit
13-06-09, 07:45 AM
Nice.
fizzwheel
13-06-09, 10:11 AM
Woudl it be possible to get a T-shirt with both Hovis' and Rich's designs on them, one on the front and one on the back ?
Woudl it be possible to get a T-shirt with both Hovis' and Rich's designs on them, one on the front and one on the back ?
yes, anything is possile. it would be expensive, and IMO wouldnt look right, i think it has to be one or the other.
phil24_7
14-06-09, 04:08 PM
Fair points Hovis - section is pretty big, but I think we could all agree on a design...
How's this one for you?
My main question is: Do people think it's worthwhile and a good idea? We can discuss the design later.
BTW - That's about as high as you can get the name on the back.
I likes the sheep one, perhaps we could have a selection of pics and do a poll?!?!
phil24_7
14-06-09, 04:23 PM
out of these 2 i prefere mine, as its a bit more rough?
anyone else like to submit a design
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/hovi5/shield2.jpg
i would like ......
front
, big logo with south west surfers above and sv650.org below it
back
user name across the shoulders, quite big, like a football shirt, then the logo , and south west surfers, sv650.org below
I'm with Hovis on the layout but would prefer design 2 but in a black and white style!
phil24_7
14-06-09, 04:30 PM
I'm leaning towards small user name, logo (shield/coat of arms design) and sv650.org on the front (breast area) with the same but in large on the back (user name across the shoulders)
Think id like the coat of arms to be chequered like hovis' but using black and white pics the same as rich's. That would be cool. (of course you'd need a thin white line around the black parts, and a thin black line around the white parts, so the sections could be seen properly on black and white t-shirts.)
Regards
Wideboy
14-06-09, 09:03 PM
lol im liking this, its like bluepeter!! i shall have an attempted tomorrow :D
i shall have an attempted tomorrow :D
be quick.
as this needs to go to a poll soon
:p
Exactly - I plan to take all the current designs and reate a poll tonight.
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