i just think that there's almost no purpose, and it's biting someone else's steez. the same goes for bandanas coming out of the pockets or whatever. if you want to wear either, fine, but everyone who commented on the huge emphasis on fashion nowadays is right on, because skiing shouldn't just be about who's wearing what, and if you're not good enough you shouldn't be weearing all nice gear and whatnot. i know i fall prey to this mentality too, i just wish i didn't because it doesn't agree with the main idea behind freestyle/newschool skiing, that being free-style, not a particular style you must wear or else mad kids will hate. word.