I've always wanted to know why the women have to wear outfits that have that ugly panthose / sheer looking stuff in certain areas. Are they only allowed to show a certain amount of skin or something? Why can't they wear something with a v back without that ugly netting?
JPC1125
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Im not positive but I think its so there are no 'wardrobe malfunctions' during all the twists and turns
Im watching the figure skating and Cutting Edge was just on tv and now Im dying to go figure skating....its good exercise right?
Danielle
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I love the movie Cutting Edge!!!
Skating is a great workout for your legs!!
JPC1125
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TOEPICK!!!!
lol...I think Im going to start going to my local rink during open skate. Noone wants to go with me though so Im bummed but I love Ice Skating so much, Im sure Ill be happy no matter what
Happybride2005
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i like ice s kating as w ell
sarahthegreat
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i think its more to keep warm....
JanuaryBride06
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I don't know if I'd want to do something that athletic without boob support, so something with a low back would be hard to pull off. Maybe the netting is there to cover up whatever it is they're wearing under the leotard?
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I always assumed it was to keep the outfit in place so it didn't slip all over. I don't think I could concentrate on skating if I thought my boob might pop out.
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Posted by palebride
I always assumed it was to keep the outfit in place so it didn't slip all over. I don't think I could concentrate on skating if I thought my boob might pop out.
Come to think of it -- it really could improve one's score, depending on the judges...
lipglossjunky73
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I used to compete in ballroom dancing, and we wore similar stockings, and dresses that show a lot - it's a matter of not having the dresses ride up and show too much skin, it holds you in a bit, makes you more streamlined - no friction between legs... it's just part of what you wear - i used to think they were ugly at 1st, because they didn't always match with my dresses, but after a while, it just becomes a part of your gear...
Blu-ize
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I skated for years and recently took it up again. Bought new skates but I don't wear the outfits. The netting or sheer component is to keep everything from slipping. You don't want to worry about anything moving while you are.
The outfits have come a long way though. Most of the skaters today are much more muscular than years ago and the outfits had to change.
I still think that most of the outfits are just butt ugly but soome skaters are enlisting top designers to help.
