Why do people compete more in long sleeves?

[KBT]

I dislike the look of tank leos for competition. They're so informal; it's like the kids just walked in for another practice. I like the formality and seriousness that a long sleeve leo brings. Like the kids have come to compete. It shows a certain respect for the sport and the judges. Lines look better and longer, too, so it's partially aestetic.

No deduction for pushed up sleeves. Sometimes sleeves have to be pushed up for bars to get grips on.

[Shawn]

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Originally Posted by KBT I dislike the look of tank leos for competition. They're so informal; it's like the kids just walked in for another practice. I like the formality and seriousness that a long sleeve leo brings. Like the kids have come to compete. It shows a certain respect for the sport and the judges. Lines look better and longer, too, so it's partially aestetic. No deduction for pushed up sleeves. Sometimes sleeves have to be pushed up for bars to get grips on.

I agree. The long sleeved leos look like they're taking the competition seriously. Our girls also have matching warm ups, Crocs and gymbags, too. It really says we're together, we're a team, we're serious and we're here to perform.

[I-Heart-Beam]

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Originally Posted by KBT I dislike the look of tank leos for competition. They're so informal; it's like the kids just walked in for another practice. I like the formality and seriousness that a long sleeve leo brings. Like the kids have come to compete. It shows a certain respect for the sport and the judges. Lines look better and longer, too, so it's partially aestetic. No deduction for pushed up sleeves. Sometimes sleeves have to be pushed up for bars to get grips on.

Totally agree! I feel all pumped up for a meet when I put on the long sleeves!

[gymdog]

I just feel restricted LOL I can't even explain my hatred of when the neckline is all...too close. It just touches *shudders* and I have to keep obsessively pulling it away.

[LemonLime]

Gymnasts wear long-sleeve leotards to elongate the arm line and hide bent elbows. 3/4 sleeves or full length sleeves achieve the same effect.

It is common to wear a tank leotard for elite compulsory meets and for young children at L4 and below but that is a personal choice.

Gymnasts wear tank leotards at the ranch (camp, national top testing) because it is hot.

Skaters wear long sleeve leotards for the same reason = to elongate the arm lines, but to help more with artistry as bent arms aren't the same deduction as in gymnastics where it is huge. Skaters wear tan skates on occasion to elongate their leg line as well.

[Robindq]

I prefer long sleeve leos also. They just look more formal and like your going out to compete. Next season our club is going from short sleeve competition leotards to long sleeve ones and I'm super excited. I never really liked the short sleeved ones we have now :P lol