Needle sizes

garra
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17 Nov 2009 06:25 #29014 by garra

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Hey guys

So here's my dilemma. When i pin myself i always use 23 Gauge 1.5 inch needles and have done nothing but glute injections.

Anyways, ive run out of this size needle and i cant seem to find this size anywhere. (Ive been to five different pharmacies to date). All i have is a 21 gauge 1.5 inch needle and a 23 gauge 1 inch needle. Which of the two do u think i should continue using glute injections?

Thanks

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Jayman
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17 Nov 2009 07:24 #29017 by Jayman

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depends on you're body fat bro but I reckon either should be fine

Train harder than the guy next to you and one day, no-one will be able to touch you

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garra
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17 Nov 2009 08:11 #29024 by garra

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Well im lingering around the 15% mark. Just want to make sure that im hitting the muscle all the way but also dont wanna be rolling with the thickass 21 gauge needles.

Thanks for the advice though

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Jayman
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17 Nov 2009 08:15 #29025 by Jayman

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the 21 gauge needles are alot thicker but if you're pinning in the glute you won't even feel the difference bro.
real strange that you haven't been able to find any 23 gauge 1.5 inch needles around though

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garra
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17 Nov 2009 08:32 #29033 by garra

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Yeah went to four different pharmacies in the muizenberg area of CT and they only have the 23 1 inch needle. i have a shit load of the 21 and 23's still (1 inch) left but ive never pinned myself with anything other than the 23 1.5's. Well ill do another scout around today and see if i can track those elusive pins down

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Yohimbe
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17 Nov 2009 19:37 #29101 by Yohimbe

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I'd go with the 23g, 21 is a bit thick and you want to do as little damage to the muscle as possible and minimize scar tissue. Doesn't seem like much now but it adds up after a while. At 15% 1 inch is deep enough.

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Gravity
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17 Nov 2009 19:53 #29104 by Gravity

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I might help a buddy set up a site to sell some needles and syringes and stuff online - He already has the site and the contacts in the medical supply. Let me stop this thread jack and post somewhere else.

"The only trophy we won this day, was the blood and sweat we left on the pitch.... and it was enough" ..Unknown

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Inja
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17 Nov 2009 23:30 #29123 by Inja

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I'd go with the 23 and take it down to the hilt. Just pin carefully and don't break it off.

Sorry if I offend you
Its just my point of view

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jackrabbit1
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18 Nov 2009 07:30 #29136 by jackrabbit1

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Or go to he quads. Or go to a smaller needle and hit the delts.

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Saizen
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18 Nov 2009 07:55 #29139 by Saizen

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Guys, why dont you inject into the delts, quads, chest as well? Chest area is the best IMO. Heals the quickest...

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garra
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18 Nov 2009 07:59 #29140 by garra

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thanks for the advice guys !!!

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jackrabbit1
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18 Nov 2009 08:09 #29143 by jackrabbit1

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Saizen wrote:

Guys, why dont you inject into the delts, quads, chest as well? Chest area is the best IMO. Heals the quickest...

If i had a mother of a chest like you i'd also go there.... but you'd need a 1.5" needle! :laugh:

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Hayabusa
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21 Nov 2009 22:10 #29501 by Hayabusa

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jackrabbit1 wrote:

Saizen wrote:
Guys, why dont you inject into the delts, quads, chest as well? Chest area is the best IMO. Heals the quickest...

If i had a mother of a chest like you i'd also go there.... but you'd need a 1.5" needle! :laugh:

I didn't know Saizen was a woman. j/k

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