"The introduction of Slopestyle skiing to the Olympics in 2014 was highlighted by Henrick Harlaut's pants falling to his knees during his qualifying run. What was likely a first impression of Slopestyle skiing to many people worldwide was certainly not a misrepresentation. Baggy clothing has been a staple of the sport since its inception in the 1990s, and despite the materials of clothing and athletes changing, this fad never falters."
"Originally, snowboarders were seen as dangerous and unruly, with resorts claiming they lacked control and refused to abide by resort rules. This resulted in many resorts banning snowboarders, further dividing the sports and cultures. Snowboarding, now leaning into this rebellious counter culture attitude, rejected the tight, buttoned up style of skiers and opted to wear baggier clothes that better represented them and their surfy flow."
Slopestyle skiing entered the Olympics in 2014, memorably marked by Henrick Harlaut's pants falling to his knees during a qualifying run. Baggy clothing has been a staple of the sport since the 1990s and remains common despite changes in materials and athletes. The style traces to 1980s snowboarding, which embraced skateboarding and surfing influences and adopted a rebellious counterculture after resort bans. Snowboarders chose baggier clothes influenced by rap and punk and developed terrain parks with metal features and jumps. Freestyle skiing also evolved with moguls, aerials, and ski ballet and with judges valuing style and flow.
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