I'll do my first competition on September! Do I have everything I need?

[Pokarface]

I've been training since I joined the forums. My weight is very volatile, but I've decided to lean down to make my first appearance on stage (-150 lbs).
So, I've searched the forums to find what items are essential to bring to a bb competition, and I would like to make my checklist of the items I will acquire before September.

Three things for an excellent tan, are they all necessary?

Pro Tan: Instant Color
Pro Tan: Muscle Juice Pro Posing Oil
While reading pro-tan's website, I found that they recommend, Get Buffed® Pre-Tan exfoliator prior to applying Pro Tan Instant Color (this item is not available on bb.com). Are these 3 items necessary, or is the exfoliator optional? I'm asking this since there are not many exfoliator products on bb.com

The most important pieces:
the posing trunks
my routine music

Miscellaneous but definitely important:
raw food
protein bars
towel
slippers
camera!

did I forgot something?

Here is a video of my possible adversaries I recorded during last year, Mr. Laredo competition. (I was running my first bulk and not ready to compete)

[Leprechauns1021]

Some people like to bring resistance bands in case the venue doesn't have any/enough free weights for pumping up backstage.

[adamrochester]

yes or a small heater

btw check this out for the taning http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=106749341

[red_cat]

Ditch the posing oil and go for a bronzer. Pro Tan + Oil won't get you dark enough, and the bronzer should already have oil in it. A lot of people around here recommend Dream Tan. Wish I had done that for my show.

Also, I think it's always a good idea to have two sets of trunks. I ended up buying two different sizes (medium and large) since I didn't know how far I would diet down. I ended up closer to the mediums but kept the larges around in case of an emergency...plus now I have something to grow into.

[Pokarface]

Bump! (I posted this late yesterday, but this seems to be all the feedback I need to succeed, thanks)

[red_cat]

Bump! (I posted this late yesterday, but this seems to be all the feedback I need to succeed, thanks)

Responding to the comment in your rep (thanks), keep the ProTan. Ditch the posing oil. Buy a bronzer such as Dream Tan.

[Pokarface]

Responding to the comment in your rep (thanks), keep the ProTan. Ditch the posing oil. Buy a bronzer such as Dream Tan.

Ok, I've been reading the forums competition posts on tanning, and it seems pro tan needs multiple days to apply + oil on competition day.
Dream tan can be applied on competition day and does not need oil
and finally, for the best results, use pro tan days before competition, and dream tan 2 hours before entering on stage.
Did I did my homework correctly?

[red_cat]

Ok, I've been reading the forums competition posts on tanning, and it seems pro tan needs multiple days to apply + oil on competition day.
Dream tan can be applied on competition day and does not need oil
and finally, for the best results, use pro tan days before competition, and dream tan 2 hours before entering on stage.
Did I did my homework correctly?

Unless you've spent a few weeks in a tanning bed, ProTan gives you what's called a "base tan". Most people don't get dark enough with just the ProTan, so they add a bronzer. I've personally never used a bronzer (wish I had for my show last month) but 2 hours sounds like a good ballpark figure.

[Pokarface]

bump

9 more days for my competition ;-)

[simpleguy4]

Responding to the comment in your rep (thanks), keep the ProTan. Ditch the posing oil. Buy a bronzer such as Dream Tan.

To the OP....I see you are in Texas. If this is an NPC show...Dream Tan is banned in Texas. Go with multiple (4-5) coats of Pro Tan, Jan Tan Competition Color, or Liquid SunRayz...any will get you very dark.

[Pokarface]

oh, another really basic question. how long does it usually take to apply a tan on my whole body and dry? Thanks for everyone's feedback!

[Pokarface]

Bump for epic win. 2nd place in novice category!