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madamesilverspurs

(16,491 posts) Thu Feb 12, 2026, 02:10 PM Feb 12

Old lady question #839290172188406 [View all]

Watching the half-pipe events and I'm wondering --- Is there a functional reason for the baggy clothing? Sometimes it looks like a sail trying to catch the wind.

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Old lady question #839290172188406 [View all] madamesilverspurs Feb 12 OP

I wonder if it keeps them warmer? shenmue Feb 12 #1

I don't know the answer but that is a gold medal question. twodogsbarking Feb 12 #2

It's a style thing... GiqueCee Feb 12 #3

I have it on good authority rurallib Feb 12 #4

Yeah, but think of the ratings. Xavier Breath Feb 12 #5