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Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:15:21 GMT

I agree that leg shaving is mostly about vanity and group behaviours. In addtion, it's a wink , a nod of the head or a tip of the hat to other triathletes. It shows that you're serious enough about the sport to do something you've never imagined before. Standing around at transition, or walking into the bike shop, you feel that you fit in.

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:15:30 GMT

"When in Rome, ...." In my early cycling days, I started to feel like the only hairy ogre out there, so I started shaving my legs. Wow!! I didn't realize how awesome my legs looked when they were covered by a forest of hair. The benefits are numberous, but vanity is in fact the prime one. Soon my bushy arms just seemed out of place, so I took to the razor, and Wow!! they looked just as fabulous as my clean shaven legs. Later while moving on to triathlon, standing on the edge of a pool while training, my back sure felt out of place, so.... I did as the Romans do. In short, when you immerse yourself into a particular culture, you soon began adopting the same behaviors as the group you belong to. From outside looking in, it's very difficult to understand. Ten years ago, entertaining the thought of conversing within a group of highly masculine guys discussing methods of hair removal would've seemed absurd, but that's what happens.

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:43:44 GMT

I only saw one post here that mentioned the word vanity, although many tiptoed around it. I think, in general, tri-athletes are pretty haughty. However, I don't see a major problem with that because it is almost impossible to avoid. Just like professional bodybuilders, gymnasts, track stars, etc. we train very hard to do what we do and one of the greatest perks is the physique that comes naturally out of our training. So yes, naturally you are going to want to look in the mirror to see your progress, just as you look at your stopwatch after each event. That vanity heightens over to accepting endless compliments from your fellow friends and on lookers. Again, it is all OK just as long as you continue to treat others, as you want to be treated.

Now on the topic of shaving your legs...I believe that the only benefit to doing this would be to heal wounds faster. All other reasons are excuses to massage egos. I have read it only makes you 1 second faster in the swim, good massage therapists use oils so the hair does not hurt when pulled and females opinions are about 50/50 on the topic (some women just don't like a guy who has less body hair than her). You now know where I stand, but what is that I do? Right now I shave my upper arms, the 6 hairs or so on my back and trim up my man parts (for the wife). But, as the season is starting here I will be tearing down (that is what we called it when I was strictly a weightlifter) my legs, arms and chest. And yes, 90% of the reason for doing this is vanity!

Josh - One arrogant S.O.B.

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:44:36 GMT

I swam competitively through jr high & high school so seeing a shaved guy is nothing new. If you're not sure how to go about shaving, just do what the guys my team did and ask a girl for help. We'll probably laugh at you, but then we'll take pity.

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:12:07 GMT

This is the best explanation of leg shaving I've ever seen!

http://www.fatcyclist.com/2005/08/08/why-do-cyclists-shave-their-legs-warning-disturbing-images-ahead/

Leg Shaving

guest — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:11:39 GMT

Let's face it. We men shave our legs because it makes it our legs look better. Why on earth would we train so hard and then have a bunch of hair conceal all that wonderful definition? I think after awhile ti just becomes a part of the routine.

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:47:38 GMT

An added value... if you use a COMPEX, shaved legs help ! You will be able to use your stickies more time.

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:55:02 GMT

can anyone help me out!!! i just shaved my legs for the first time 2 days ago and now they are itching like crazy and it is driving me insane! moisturizers dont work and there are some areas of little red bumps. any suggestions? i have also heard that this will go away the more you shave, is that true?

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:12:15 GMT

Is it necessary? Absolutely not. Do I do it?.... of course, and there is only one good reason. So you don't look like a newbie! Have fun...

Re: Leg Shaving

guest — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:59:12 GMT

I've been shaving legs for 15 years now. Don't have to be all fancy with razor's etc.....I don't even use gel, hot water from the shower and one of my wife's pink daisy razors and in two minutes I'm done. I personally like the look and as a personal trainer I like to see the muscle definition. I'm secure enough in my manhood that comments don't bother me. In fact the majority of comments are way more positive!