Rounded edges on a simple titanium ring design
Owning a titanium ring and using it as a second wedding band is a good idea for any active person. A ring for sport orientated people, often called an extreme ring, can be treated roughly and be lost without costing a fortune. If you like the outdoors and enjoy extreme sports, a titanium ring makes the ideal second wedding band. While many may find the idea strange, have two wedding rings, it makes sense if you are going to be doing any kind of rough activity. If you are going to be hang gliding and rock climbing then gold and silver is sometimes to soft to take harsh activities. The other danger is one of losing the gold or platinum ring. River rafting and surfing are just two sports that spring to mind when I think of lost wedding and engagement rings. The cost to replace a precious metal ring is very high, while replacing a plain titanium wedding ring is relatively inexpensive. A wood and titanium ring is one kind of ring that does not suit this kind of extreme activity ring.
Why, you may ask, just not wear a wedding ring at all? This is a personal thing and some couples may think it is OK yo go out not wearing your wedding bands – but there are those couples who like to wear their rings all of the time. Not wearing a wedding band is sometimes seen unacceptable to many married couples – often seen as a means to form other relationships. Having a second wedding band, that can be lost or damaged without too much cost in terms of money and in terms of emotional attachment (wedding rings are very special symbols – especially the ring that is actually used in the wedding ceremony).
A second wedding ring is a great ring for sportsmen and woman, although an extreme ring can and is often worn by people in other areas – like paramedics, policement and firemen. They will end up wearing their second ring most of the time as this is their career – and their real wedding band will only be worn when they are off duty. The style of ring when choosing a second wedding band is important. If you are doing extreme sports it should not be too wide or too thick – golfers battle with chunky wedding rings. The surface should be textured, not polished, so the scratches and marks do not show easily. Yes, titanium does scratch! – if you are a rock climber or a weight lifter you will know this. You will want to avoid deep grooves and very light patterning – deep grooves with clog with dirt and the light engraving will wear off. A comfort fit – this is when the inside of the ring shank is slight convex – or curved outwards, is a good idea. While too chunky is not comfortable, too thin is a very bad idea – not only because in increases the chance of the ring distorting – but it creates a cutting edge – and if the ring catches on something, will damage your finger. The edge should be rounded and and not less than 1.6mm thick. On the inside of the ring you could engrave an emergency number – although a titanium bangle or disk that you wear around you neck may be better for this purpose. I personally would not wear anything around my neck when doing any kind of extreme sport – unless it is on a weak chain that will break if caught on anything – being strangled is a bit too extreme for my liking. People who have medical conditions should have some kind of bracelet or bangle with the necessary details engraved in case of an emergency. Windsurfers will know how a gold wedding ring or a silver wedding band distorts after a few hours of being on the water – titanium should not do this – unless you are a really big dude with a really thin titanium wedding ring.
