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A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

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BMXnet Conference 2007/2008

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Rachel

I’m glad to be able to republish the recap of the BMXnet conference to help support the efforts of INKstar and others in putting together a great educational conference. Click the image to read last year’s recap and find out information on this years convention. I’m happy to be a sponsor this year and should be attending the conference, even though due to Germany’s restrictions, BMXnet cannot link to BME.


BMXnet Conference 2007

By IAM: INKstar

In early November 2007, about 150 piercers, tattooists and other body modification artists came together to attend and participate in the first BMXnet Conference. This is an account written by one of the organizers, and was translated from German to English by Hillary.

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24 responses to “BMXnet Conference 2007/2008”

  1. INKstar Avatar
    INKstar

    The 3 guys on this picture are a part of the BMXnet team: Ol, Mike and Nils …

  2. INKstar Avatar
    INKstar

    The 3 guys on this picture are a part of the BMXnet team: Ol, Mike and Nils …

  3. INKstar Avatar
    INKstar

    The 3 guys on this picture are a part of the BMXnet team: Ol, Mike and Nils …

  4. INKstar Avatar
    INKstar

    The 3 guys on this picture are a part of the BMXnet team: Ol, Mike and Nils …

  5. Tray Avatar
    Tray

    the arm on the left is awesome

  6. Tray Avatar
    Tray

    the arm on the left is awesome

  7. Tray Avatar
    Tray

    the arm on the left is awesome

  8. Tray Avatar
    Tray

    the arm on the left is awesome

  9. Tyler Avatar
    Tyler

    yeah, I will visit BMXnet 2008 🙂

  10. Tyler Avatar
    Tyler

    yeah, I will visit BMXnet 2008 🙂

  11. Tyler Avatar
    Tyler

    yeah, I will visit BMXnet 2008 🙂

  12. Tyler Avatar
    Tyler

    yeah, I will visit BMXnet 2008 🙂

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    p.

    i agree with #2, it IS kickass

  14. p. Avatar
    p.

    i agree with #2, it IS kickass

  15. p. Avatar
    p.

    i agree with #2, it IS kickass

  16. p. Avatar
    p.

    i agree with #2, it IS kickass

  17. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    I think I should have added a BMEboys tag to this entry!! 🙂

  18. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    I think I should have added a BMEboys tag to this entry!! 🙂

  19. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    I think I should have added a BMEboys tag to this entry!! 🙂

  20. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    I think I should have added a BMEboys tag to this entry!! 🙂

  21. Coffee Avatar
    Coffee

    I love the guy on the left’s hand tattoo. I suppose it’s meant to be a Moko, but it looks like a lucha libre mask to me1

  22. Coffee Avatar
    Coffee

    I love the guy on the left’s hand tattoo. I suppose it’s meant to be a Moko, but it looks like a lucha libre mask to me1

  23. Coffee Avatar
    Coffee

    I love the guy on the left’s hand tattoo. I suppose it’s meant to be a Moko, but it looks like a lucha libre mask to me1

  24. Coffee Avatar
    Coffee

    I love the guy on the left’s hand tattoo. I suppose it’s meant to be a Moko, but it looks like a lucha libre mask to me1

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