Shaved Legs - Cats out of the Bag (Page 2)

I shaved for a tri once last year and spouse didn't go for it. I'll give her that one as she puts up with my training time, races, tri toys, etc.

My husband splits his time between being a "cyclist" and wearing the spandex outfits on rides with me, and being a "posenger" (poseur messenger) with his biking buddies.  He lives in fear of being caught on a ride with me, in bike shorts, by these friends who go with the unshowered "manpris" (shortened mens pants, or capris) or the cargo shorts.  I can only imagine the ridicule he would face if his legs were shaved smooth.  I'd love it though!

I would certainly notice right way... First clue would be the little bits of tissue he'd have stuck to the cuts.  But honestly, I really think it would be obvious to feel and see.

I'm fairly hairy and decided to shave completely last year for an open water swim w/o a wetsuit (i.e. naked). I found I felt so much better training for tris without my"blanket" on that I stayed that way all season. I shaved down again just a couple of weeks ago when it started to get hot. My wife thinks it is strange and my 9 year old finds it spooky. I do it any way.

Shaven legs...always an entertaining discussion (and sometimes, debate).  I shaved in HS for swimming (like a few others who posted earlier).  Then I went to college and hadn't considered shaving my legs until I got into triathlon last year.  I shaved my upper legs at first, due to the shorts.  Since I'm not really furry in my upper legs, my wife didn't really notice it anyway.  But a recent bike accident has me trimming my lower legs now but only during race week.  When your body gets cut up, its easier to deal with when you don't have hair. 

However, I've gotten back into swimming (Masters) so if/when I sign up for a meet/race, I might end up with a full leg shave.