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It's about time for a "Shaving" thread!
Jack Hughes
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But not your normal one.
I don't know if any one else as noticed this, or if it is just me.
But there is a now iconic picture of Jan Frodeno winning the 2008 Olympic gold. This was on the cover of a 220, I think, but has been run on the back page as an advert for Suunto for quite a few issues now. Now, there is one thing that sort of stands out:
He has no discernible under arm hair!
Assuming that he 1) once had some, 2) has removed this voluntarily, then the burning question must be: Is this normal?
Is it specific to Mr Frodeno?
To triathletes?
To Germans?
To German Triathletes?
I've scoured all the other pictures in the last few 220s with a magnifying glass and unhealthy curiosity, but am a unable to come up with suitable arm aloft pose (except for women, where it is undoubtedly the norm) to either confirm or deny any of the above theories.
So, any of you Gentlemen Pluckers own up to removing that unwanted under arm hair? Or do you favour a bit of a trim for the purposes of Aerodynamics/cooling? And if you do, is it acceptable to turn the tables and borrow your Significant Others razor!!
[PS. here's a link to the evidence, for all those who would otherwise be rushing to all good newsagents to look at the back page of the latest 220]
I don't know if any one else as noticed this, or if it is just me.
But there is a now iconic picture of Jan Frodeno winning the 2008 Olympic gold. This was on the cover of a 220, I think, but has been run on the back page as an advert for Suunto for quite a few issues now. Now, there is one thing that sort of stands out:
He has no discernible under arm hair!
Assuming that he 1) once had some, 2) has removed this voluntarily, then the burning question must be: Is this normal?
Is it specific to Mr Frodeno?
To triathletes?
To Germans?
To German Triathletes?
I've scoured all the other pictures in the last few 220s with a magnifying glass and unhealthy curiosity, but am a unable to come up with suitable arm aloft pose (except for women, where it is undoubtedly the norm) to either confirm or deny any of the above theories.
So, any of you Gentlemen Pluckers own up to removing that unwanted under arm hair? Or do you favour a bit of a trim for the purposes of Aerodynamics/cooling? And if you do, is it acceptable to turn the tables and borrow your Significant Others razor!!
[PS. here's a link to the evidence, for all those who would otherwise be rushing to all good newsagents to look at the back page of the latest 220]
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Steven Fry, reckons it can save 2-3% in swimming, and it makes sense, though I've never seen anything confirming this...
Of course this is only true for non-wetsuit swims.
It's the shaving under the arms for males that I've just never seen before!
No Under arm hair, its a sex thing.
Bet he shaves his bits to.
It's genetic - German men have no underarm hair because only German women have it [;)]
Do not, under any circumstances, ever think that it is acceptable to only shave the bits not covered by your tri suit, leaving the upper leg hairy. The 'Hairy Pants' look has been banned in all major competitions as it has been shown to have a detrimental effect on fellow competitors. Think there is a specific rule on the BTA web-site about this... I'll find the link later.
Oh, I remove hair from the back of the neck, upper back and my shoulders too as it looks better in the pool. It is only a small amount. I am not to big to admit that this is purely vanity, as I can't stand back hair. Of course, really hairy people should simply be banned from swimming.
Well said Bopo. I too shave the top of my back and shoulders purely for vanity. I have actually seen an overweight gorilla of a man using the hair dryer to dry his furry body in the swimming pool changing rooms. To me that should result in a lifetime ban!
Is the feel of soft sliky legs worth the p"$s taking I would get at football?
So lets get right down to itm what are using to shave with razor and gillette foam/gel? I reckon Mrs Blinky would not like me using her razor.
I not sure if I am going to tale the plunge but some honest harding product info would be good!!!!
The first time I shaved my legs (what is this, shavers anonymous...?) I used the razor I use on my head, minus guard, to get the long stuff off before razoring the rest.
The missus has vetoed it now though, so I'm back to unmodified natural hairiness instead.
The beautifull aroma's of freshly burnt pig hair comes along for free and will go away spontaniously after a week. Happy trimming!!!
My back i have waxed once every 6 weeks or so, again like others its for my own personnal vanity, i just dont like it.
My legs i do with the clippers. i shave my arm pits because i can,
the rest i aint saying unless you want to cuddle up in bed, but that should tell you all you need to know.
As for equipment
clippers for legs/chest/head.
Normal razor and gel for pits, no adverse effects yet.
P.S. Jelly Legs, I did reply to your email but it rebounded so don't know if you got the 2nd attempt- send me another one with an email address that def works and I'll resend if you didn't receive it
Ha ha, BexH. I hadn't really thought how that sounded.
Personally speaking, when I say I shave my back it is really just the back of my neck and some fine stuff on my shoulders. I'm not a bear or anything. [8D]
But now you've got me thinking..... how many of those sleek bodied people that you see in the pool are actually depilated gorillas? Some of the hairy oiks I've seen would need to fill a bathtub up with Veet, or if using benny's technique would need a gallon of unleaded.
Also do a little trimming of the underarm hair...............if it pokes out the side of your arm like a little boy waving bye to his granddad then it's got to go!
I have long debated the waxing of the legs, but I then start to wonder where it actually stops........... feet? chest? stomach? arms? feet? And the only hair is hidden by pants and a hat!
Also, good tip on the pre-shaving a few weeks before waxing! Gonna try that as I normally come out in a bit of rash. [image]http://forum.220magazine.com/micons/m14.gif[/image]
I could never get away with shaving my legs as id have to start at my throat and end at my big toe so as not to look a complete psycho.
I do however shave my armpits, for hygene reasons wax the bottom part of my back for cosmetic reasons and "er hum" trim another certain area but thats purely for optical illusion purposes.
And i find Veet the best for this, however do not leave it on certain areas too long!