Bikini instead of figure?

[stablesgirl]

Anyone tired of hearing about my bulk yet? Heh. Sorry. Since I am struggling to gain muscle I've been thinking more about competing in bikini instead of figure. I think it makes more sense because of my body type. (I'm on the scrawny side)

However, the only comp I know about is the one I competed in before (SNBF) and they don't have a bikini division. I've heard a few of you ladies talking about it, so if you have info or can tell me where to find a bikini comp I'd appreciate it. It seems like bikini would still require me to gain muscle, but maybe not to the same degree as figure. It also looks like the poses are different and maybe the suits too? Help! I want to keep training and competing in figure was fun, but I think maybe bikini is a more attainable goal for me.

[Nic902]

Bikini is definitely different than figure...Less muscle mass and a softer look, but still fit. The shows that I have seen, girls wear more of a normal suit and not a figure suit (bling not necessary, cut/style different as well.)

If you feel that is more of the look that you want to work for than go for it! Just google pics of bikini shows and see if thats the look for you.

[Mloveb]

You can check the NPC calendar for shows for your area. The full 2010 sch'd isn't out yet but here is the link : http://www.npcnewsonline.com/new/PDF...estListing.pdf
I am not sure if other federations also have bikini.

[BGB]

Bikini is different. I'm competing in figure in Sept 2010 but want to also compete in May but dont want to have to get too lean as I still want to gain muscle for sept at the same time (although I realize there will be 2-4 weeks at the end where I may not be gaining). So I'm going to do bikini in may and figure in Sept

most girls competing in bikini wear a regular bikini and you can wear different shoes, not clear