Farkin racing jersey

[Dozer]

I know we'd all like to see a farkin jersey that could be purchased from the site or another distributor that we could wear proudly when racing and riding. The T shirts are great and every kid on the block wants one.
What about we get some designs for a jersey made up? We could post a template in one section of the forums and members could come up with some ideas, maybe the best design could win their jersey as a prize.
If the plan was to go ahead, admin could give guidelines (for example; colours, logo's, do's and don'ts) and provide a hi resolution image of the logo and name. Members could go nuts and come up with a great new look for Australian MTB.

Any ideas?

[fattyandthepiemakers]

Another excellent idea, I say go for it. Get something organised ASAP.

[jonot]

I thought about this a while ago, great idea DHDOZER.

I'd definately wear one.

[johnny]

I would be more than happy to facilitate this effort in any way possible......

Scott!!!

[Dozer]

This may give you an idea of what I had in mind. The jersey uses the basic colours that we all see when using the website and it has adequate farkin advertising on it. On the back I've put my name and number so it is more personalised (that would have to be done by the buyer I guess).
The cuffs, under arms and collar are simple purple, the rest of the panels for the jersey are yellow. The logo and words "farkin" and "Autralian mountain biking" would all have to be screen printed for a better effect.
There is also plenty of spare room for riders to add their sponsors and any other things that need to be affixed.

Can we pleeeeeease have it? If not, I'm going to poach your logo and get some made and sell them underground........:rolleyes:

I had two jerseys made earlier in the year that were three colours (red, black and grey) with plenty of writing on them (sponsors and name), they cost me $100 each and they are great (well, I didn't pay for them......my sponsor did!).

What do you reckon?

It could also be a great prize to give some of the junios when racing in state events. It is one of the best ways to advertise.....imagine the hype!

[tu plang]

one thing to note - screen printing on jersey material is a bad idea. we have work shirts that are made from that style of material with our shops logo screen printed on the front and back. the screen printing can get really really hot and i've actually had it burn my back when wearing it in the sun.

that said, i like the idea and would buy one.

[Dozer]

A black version.....

Tu Plang...I've heard the same thing with the screen printing getting hot but there is different material I think to avoid that. The bulk of riders (for DH) wear armor so it wouldn't bother them too much.

[urbanrider]

Looks like a tops idea.
Would be nice if they were available in a short sleeve version.
Would look cool though all the brand names smashed over the jersey.

[MrPlow]

Sounds like a great competition idea!

Scott?

[urbanrider]

yer, forgot to add.

I rekon Squid's avatar would look very nice as the logo:confused:

[Kasplat]

Love the idea...but, i'm one of the few people (by the sounds of it) that don't wear armour!! Farkin brillant idea DHDOZER, nice desgins to by the way!

[bazza]

logo is way to big for me. i prefer the shirt style of design. just a nice simple one across the chest rather than that big massive thing you got going there and nothing on the sleves. nice and simple.

[Quintin]

good idea but i think make the design simple. like the farkin shirt, 2 colors + white dont have them screen printed, have them done properly and get the designs sublimated.

[scblack]

It's also a chance to get some revenue.

Get sponsors to pay for their logo on sleeve placement, or on the back. Or wherever.

Good for sponsors, good for Farkin.:)

[custard]

and for some extra dosh, there farkin username on the back of it.....

just an idea

[Ruckus_Lord]

good idea but i think make the design simple. like the farkin shirt, 2 colors + white dont have them screen printed, have them done properly and get the designs sublimated.

So sitting here in boredom I decided to make a rough design idea.
46286

ScBlacks idea for the sponsors is really good IMO, definantly something to be looked into.

[Mandy]

As long as you bring them out in chicks sizes or even mens smalls and extra smalls i would get one.
Id prefer short sleeve and darker colours. Would they have the pockets in the back of the shirt like road jerseys?

[Dozer]

Would they have the pockets in the back of the shirt like road jerseys?

:confused: :confused: I doubt it, I didn't have that in mind when I was doing some sketches. Maybe a XC jersey would have a pocket but not a DH / DJ / 4X jersey, that'd just be ridiculous!:rolleyes:

[chriscross]

i think its an awsome idea just every man an his dog would want one. xc jursey would be good aswell... it would get the name of the website around a bit more and hopefully expand the farkin community

[Plow King]

Pretty crappy.

[Frandy]

I personally like Ruckus Lord's design, if they are put into production, i will DEFFINANTLY want one :D

[julianwisbey]

i like ruckus lords design but short sleave would be mad because we live in australia

[Alec McJo]

So sitting here in boredom I decided to make a rough design idea.
46286


Thats looks freaken sweet!

And as for the short sleeve thing - since most people race with long sleeve, how bout sleeves with a zip just above the elbow? So that you can remove the bottoms and make them short sleeve, just as long as theres good quality zips. Although this may make things a tad expensive...

[toml]

Thats looks freaken sweet!

And as for the short sleeve thing - since most people race with long sleeve, how bout sleeves with a zip just above the elbow? So that you can remove the bottoms and make them short sleeve, just as long as theres good quality zips. Although this may make things a tad expensive...

Better keep it simple to start off with, I wouldn't mind a long sleeve, just roll the selves up ;) .
I really have nothing of value to say, but I'd buy one.

[CAB]

yer ill post a design up sometime. I love this kind of stuff.

[Pete_10]

another vote for ruckus lords design, id buy one

[mtbmamma]

Thats looks freaken sweet!

And as for the short sleeve thing - since most people race with long sleeve, how bout sleeves with a zip just above the elbow? So that you can remove the bottoms and make them short sleeve, just as long as theres good quality zips. Although this may make things a tad expensive...

Do what I do with my sons jerseys. cut them and hem them just about the sleeve.

[Plow King]

Do what I do with my sons jerseys. cut them and hem them just about the sleeve.

It would just say 'fark' and not farkin.net :p

[Jewy]

Rukus Lords desin is sick but when makin a jersey "nice and simple" to me i just get bored and with me the more avertising the more apeeling it is/eye catching, defently would buy one

[Live2DieTrying]

I'll buy one if enough people are in to get one to bring he price down to something reasonable.
I reckon, if this idea goes ahead, Someone should make a poll to find out which people want which design, and limit it to the people who are definately goiong to buy one, having a finishing date for signup and deadline for payments... make another account to pm the names and details of people that will be buying one.

I really like Ruckus_Lord's design. Maybe change the yellow to grey :) Yellow gets durty easily, I don't like yellow, and grey is a nice neutral colour.

[Scott]

Its something that I've wanted to do for a long time... the main hurdle has been the initial outlay (jerseys cost alot more than shirts to make).

Perhaps we can do a pre-pay bulk buy style order. I'm not interested in trying to make any dollars on these things, I'd just like to see them made and out there.

The competition idea is really good... I think between us we should be able to come up with something we're all proud of. Keep those designs coming, though I might be able to get a pretty good prize for the winner so keep your high-res copies to yourself (untill we anounce the comp).

I'll talk to Johnny about getting the ball rolling.

[Dozer]

Thanks Scott, I think it is a very positive way for farkin to get out and about more and it also gives us members a chance to wear something that feels like home.
I am more than happy to provide a hi res copy of the jersey template so that members can add their designs to it, maybe you could provide a hi res copy of the logo's and give some directions for colours, space, sizes, do's and don'ts etc?
You said Johnny will help, that is good because we'll know it will get done and watched closely by him.

Ripper !!!!!:D :D

[Dozer]

A couple more designs to get people thinking differently.....

[cressa]

Did someone say prize? Sweet....

[Plow King]

I like dozers second design. That looks the best I reckon.

[Dozer]

Some people have asked for a template to play around with so.......




Here it is.;)

[cressa]

Also, if anybody would like it, i have a vector template for a jersey on my home 'puter I could put up tonight if ya's like.

Just for a bit of a guess, I would expect the cost of a sublaminated jersey to be no less than $100, and that would probably not include a margin for Chairman of the Fark either, and i think there should be at least some, even be it small, margin for said chairperson.

And Farkin skin suits, when do we get farkin skin suits???

[Kasplat]

And Farkin skin suits, when do we get farkin skin suits???

Sorry there offically banned......:p :p :p :p


I Dunno lets jsut get jersery's done hey!!

[Plow King]

Could someone please post up the farkin logo.

[Dozer]

Could someone please post up the farkin logo.


Here is the version I poached when I right clicked and saved the image at the top left of the screen....;)

[Plow King]

,...........................

[Sam02]

i might as well have a go. I have only designed the front, and it is a pretty crap job at that, i think the bottom right hand corner looks cool, but will try and do a serious one tomorrow.

[Dozer]

The creative "inner" Dozer is overpowering my senses today.....

The black one is the same colours as my top T shirt.

[Misplaced]

:confused: :confused: I doubt it, I didn't have that in mind when I was doing some sketches. Maybe a XC jersey would have a pocket but not a DH / DJ / 4X jersey, that'd just be ridiculous!:rolleyes:


Dunno mate, I'm constantly thinking a spot for the car key and small elasticated pocket for a redbull before jumping on a shuttle to the top would be handy.

[Dozer]

Dunno mate, I'm constantly thinking a spot for the car key and small elasticated pocket for a redbull before jumping on a shuttle to the top would be handy.

That is a good point. It would have some effect on the sizing though I reckon......actually, I don't know anything about sizing!;)

[julianwisbey]

mabe a embroided patch like a bands iorn on of the farkin label so people could buy them and put them on their jerseys or backpacks

[Scott]

here's a better copy of the logo

http://www.farkin.net/image.php?image=0201d27586.jpg

[Grip]

here's a better copy of the logo

http://www.farkin.net/image.php?image=0201d27586.jpg

Well we all know where this is going to end up then, don't we. Me with one more Farkin shirt I can't fit into:p

[Squidly Didly]

Well we all know where this is going to end up then, don't we. Me with one more Farkin shirt I can't fit into:p
You might shrink if we put you in the washing machine :D

[toml]

Hey dozer, are you just using paint? Some nice designs coming out, I might give it a chop :rolleyes: .

[Dozer]

Hey dozer, are you just using paint? Some nice designs coming out, I might give it a chop :rolleyes: .

I can't give all of my secrets away......I'm drawing them freehand and scanning them onto my computer.:rolleyes:


Okay, I'm using Adobe Photoshop Elements version 4.0......fantastic program, the things you can do are endless.

[bigkevthumper]

Yeh dozer i love the look of some of those jerseys designs that you have got there. I would be keen to buy a couple if you make them up.

[Scott]

I've had a look at graves' designs for the 07 yeti kit... I think you guys will be hard pressed beating him if he makes a submission :) I'll make sure he does...

[Kasplat]

I've had a look at graves' designs for the 07 yeti kit... I think you guys will be hard pressed beating him if he makes a submission :) I'll make sure he does...

Nah come on that just means that you won't ahve to give out a prize you'll just take him to the pub not fair!!!!!!!

But it could be a really sic desgin based on what his helmets look like!

[Dozer]

I've had a look at graves' designs for the 07 yeti kit... I think you guys will be hard pressed beating him if he makes a submission :) I'll make sure he does...

Bring it on Graves!!!!

This may be my only chance to actuall compete with a world beater.......;) Can we put a time limit on when you have to get your submissions in? Actually, no...bad idea. He isn't riding is he? He will have too much time on his hands......:p

[Scott]

We'll still run a competition, and there will be at least a prize... but it doesn't necessarily mean the winning submission will be the one that is printed.

Oh, and Jared isn't allowed to win... I don't think his sponsors would like the prize either :)

He's gone from being an MS paint bandit to an Adobe Illustrator pen tool madman in under a week.

[Dozer]

He's gone from being an MS paint bandit to an Adobe Illustrator pen tool madman in under a week.

Shit......He's got us covered by the sounds of it. Can anyone arrange a blackout in his neck of the woods (a blackout that would level a laptop as well :rolleyes: ).

Scott, when do you want to set up the competition thread? I have stacks of ideas to submit.

[Scott]

I'm talking to sram about prizes now... when I have that secured I'll post the competition up... It will be promoted quite heavily on the front page... so you'll have some competition :)

[Dozer]

I'm talking to sram about prizes now... when I have that secured I'll post the competition up... It will be promoted quite heavily on the front page... so you'll have some competition :)

Thanks Scott, sounds super dooper!



Do I get a prize for being a smart and positive contributor to farkin?;)

[Scott]

Actually I've got a brand new MFG frame I can put for giveaway as well.. that might attract some more interest.

[cressa]

hot diggity.... dozer, graves, whoever... bring it!

[Sam02]

hot diggity.... dozer, graves, whoever... bring it!
You forgot Sam, lol cmon man, get it together!!

[Frazzle]

It's also a chance to get some revenue.

Get sponsors to pay for their logo on sleeve placement, or on the back. Or wherever.

Good for sponsors, good for Farkin.:)

Thats a fair idea, im sure a few farkiners would love to have their companies printed on...

Fraser

Maybe Grip...?

[Grip]

Thats a fair idea, im sure a few farkiners would love to have their companies printed on...

Fraser

Maybe Grip...?

Just point me at the cheque book. I think it's a great idea. Just depends on whether Scott thinks it is worth the effort/cost. If he does then I'd like the Grip logo on there.... yes.

[leitch]

Just point me at the cheque book. I think it's a great idea. Just depends on whether Scott thinks it is worth the effort/cost. If he does then I'd like the Grip logo on there.... yes.

the best thing about getting sponsorship is it can contribute a lot to the outlay of getting the jerseys made. for example:

back pocket logo: $500 (three logo positions: right, middle, left, $500 each)
full sleeve: $1000
....
and so on and so forth..


one other thing.. DONT get them screen printed - get them done properly where all the logos are part of the weave/material (cant think of what the process is called)

[Venciferus]

Imagine it at races, "here comes Matt wearing the Farkin.net jersey here comes Josh wearing the farkin.net jersey here comes here comes Ash wearing the Farkin.net jersey"

[kelso_472]

haha yer. Id be like 'hey can you call the guy with the farkin jersey over the loudspeaker' and 50 people would turn up thinking they are all special. And no one would know who anyone is if they are off their bike and have their full face's on. well i wouldnt anyway because i dont know who wears what :)

[sikpuppyonglory]

thought i might have a crack at it aswell. c what ya think.:)

[MrPlow]

thought i might have a crack at it aswell. c what ya think.:)

I think you got a winner there mate.

[Big_Al]

It could sort of be a fund raiser for something.
A jersy and you can customise a number and your name on the top back.
I would definatly buy one

[sikpuppyonglory]

instead of people possibly fightin over the same no's. eg: 00 or 1, we could use our farkin member no's instead eg: mine is 13564. that is if this is to ever happen of course with the jerseys, what do ya reckon?:)

[Ruckus_Lord]

instead of people possibly fightin over the same no's. eg: 00 or 1, we could use our farkin member no's instead eg: mine is 13564. that is if this is to ever happen of course with the jerseys, what do ya reckon?:)

Meh, Too much effort for something with very little effect to people who don't or even do use Farkin. I think they should be sold without names/numbers on the back, if the person wants to get something printed s/he can do so later.

[leitch]

Meh, Too much effort for something with very little effect to people who don't or even do use Farkin. I think they should be sold without names/numbers on the back, if the person wants to get something printed s/he can do so later.

agreed. furthermore, getting each jersey with unique names/numbers is going to be a whole lot more expensive than just one identical jersey in a large order

[sikpuppyonglory]

like i said only a suggestion.:)

[faceplant666]

mmm yes jersey pretty farkin jersey my precious mmm me buy

[Dozer]

Any more info on when the comp will start Scott? I have some designs made up that I'm saving.......;)

[MATTY TYLER]

this is an awsome idea, i might just have a crack at it later, i know i would definatley buy one.
ohh, with school we did a smilar thing to get jerseys made up, once we had a design we got netti to professionaly make them for us, they where around $80 and we only had 30 made, we jsut have to put up with a small netti logo on the collar, its even proper micropore road jersey.

cheerz matty

[t]

I had some Jerseys made for sinister last year, we got them done by rockstar in NZ, they are fully subliminated, just don't get the ones with the cotton collar, it's clingy and it gets sweaty.

For a decent sized run (30+) your looking at about $80 plus freight, getting a custom name on the back of the jerseys was quite cheap, about $12 per name.

Rockstars jerseys are a Raglan cut and they only design restriction is that you can't run a logo or a colour change over the seam between the torso and the sleave as it might not line up all the way arround.

[Frandy]

only $12 extra for getting it personalized?! I would pay the extra any day :)

GREAT IDEA DOZER :D

[Big_Al]

Maby a competition on farkin for the best jersy design. Whoever gets the most votes gets the jersy made for everyone

[julianwisbey]

Maby a competition on farkin for the best jersy design. Whoever gets the most votes gets the jersy made for everyone

hmmm thats allready been said about 100 times :rolleyes:

[Tomas]

I need to do the sleeves... Anyone like this type of design or am i wasting my time?

Lovely jubbly.

[sikpuppyonglory]

tomas any design is probably going to be considered if this is going to go ahead so keep comin up with stuff:)

[Dozer]

I reckon you should keep your designs off this thread until the competition starts......save your firepower for when it counts!;)
I like the last effort though, the sponsors look strangely ideal.........

[Quintin]

dozer i dont mean to undercut you here but i user your jersey to create a cleaner template. hope thats ok.

might be a bit easier to design on this one...

[Dozer]

dozer i dont mean to undercut you here but i user your jersey to create a cleaner template. hope thats ok.

might be a bit easier to design on this one...

Thanks Quint, that'll come in handy.;) ....I've already made 14 on my template!

[Kasplat]

Scott/anyone in hte know ca nwe plaese have and update as to wats happening?

[MrPlow]

Scott/anyone in hte know ca nwe plaese have and update as to wats happening?

Easy tiger, he might want to enjoy his honeymoon hey:rolleyes:

(probably just surfing farkin instead of modding ;) )

[johnny]

Scott/anyone in hte know ca nwe plaese have and update as to wats happening?Yeah, you're being sent back to primary school for spelling revision.

[Scott]

this is the update so far... still waiting for the prize people to get back to me... hopefully they'll do so soon... if not i'll just anounce the comp and get the prizes for it later.

I've noticed that ride monkey are doing jerseys as well, their style of getting them made etc is the same as we will do
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167326

[Cletus]

i really like the idea of getting a farkin jersey, but do they have to have sponsers on them? i mean, i saw sram was going to give a prize so im just guessing they'll be one of the sponsers? i ride with shimano parts and dont want to advertise for sram, do you know what im saying?
great idea for the farkin jersey though, dozer's black and grey one with the off set yellow and purple stripes was the best so far by far. i want that one... gimmie gimmie gimmie:D

[Scott]

at the moment we won't have extra sponsors... we may look at it in other batches though.

[Dozer]

I think it would look a whole lot better without sponsors. Like Cletus said, if you use Shimano and your jersey has Sram....you probably wouldn't buy one. The farkin name and logo would be plenty.

[freshly_squized]

like other epople have said if you want you name and number and sponsors put on it later just go to screen printer or an embroider

[Dhercj]

I didnt want to read all 10 pages so i hope i am not asking questions that other have already asked.

About how much will this be setting us back to buy 1 jersey? And do we have a final design?

Cheers corey (pm me back because i dont come on often)

[mike&nat]

yeah they are all just easy plain simple ones to add colour/patterns

[Austen]

cant wait for these to be produced, ill be watching the desings closely there is some killer one already being done i would imagine
count me in

[Nukid]

I think that the jersey's should come out in a range of colours. Not everyone wants to wear a bright yellow jersey! I think that a few different colours would be better and more people would buy them, as they can match with the rest of thier kit. Maby a Black and White, Yellow and Purple, Red a White and or a Camo.

[Dozer]

I think that the jersey's should come out in a range of colours. Not everyone wants to wear a bright yellow jersey! I think that a few different colours would be better and more people would buy them, as they can match with the rest of thier kit. Maby a Black and White, Yellow and Purple, Red a White and or a Camo.

I think that is a good idea. The design of the jersey should be set so different colours can be applied to the layout while keeping the same design. The camo may be hard though.....

[faceplant666]

Anyone know whats happnin with the jerseys i want one now!!!!

[Dhercj]

Anyone know whats happnin with the jerseys i want one now!!!!

ME 2!!!:D :eek: :rolleyes:

[down_hillbilly]

Me 3!!!! :)

[Dhercj]

Me 3!!!! :)


I knew sombody was gunna say that:rolleyes:

[Paradox]

Yup-count me in for one aswell.

[down_hillbilly]

I knew sombody was gunna say that:rolleyes:

I was waiting for someone to say it but know one did so I had to.:D

[faceplant666]

Yoo Hoo any one know whats happnin with the jerseys???

[MrPlow]

Yoo Hoo any one know whats happnin with the jerseys???

I reckon Scott is newly married and now with a full time job guys. Ease up.

[Plow King]

Bumpo, anything happening with the jerseys?

[SLICK_ZERO]

BUMP are you still doin the jerseys if so il take one just need info on payment and colours thanks:D

[Live2DieTrying]

Stop asking.
When the time comes there will be a new thread for buying them.

[NiK TyLeR]

waaaaa i want one now and makew it red so we can go fater!!!! :D thats y my bikes red

[Dozer]

waaaaa i want one now and makew it red so we can go fater!!!! :D thats y my bikes red

How do you go fater? Is that some new MSN SMS way of saying fatter?
The time for jerseys may come or it may not come..........only time will tell.

[VTSS350]

How do you go fater? Is that some new MSN SMS way of saying fatter?


Nop, red always goes faster.

[sikpuppyonglory]

Just a quickie,

anymore thought gone into the ideas of a jersey from farkin or not. just haven't seen or heard anything lately.

also for some strange reason this thread does not actually show up on the
site problems/suggestions screen anymore, possibly another reason why nothing more has been done about it. :confused:

If by chance the moderators are still looking into the possibility of the jerseys I do apologise for being a little impatient with this reply to thread. :o


thanks for your time.
kerrin. :)