me and my friends loves to dance. we can dance great. everyone loves to see us dance. should we dance in shoes or skate (something like roller skates).shoes or skates?
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Cost of ice skates?
I found that on amazon.com skates cost $20-$30. Are these good quality skates? Good beginner%26#039;s skates? Are all skates sizes the same (would I be able to try on a pair of rental skates and buy the same size)?
Cost of ice skates?
A decent quality pair of skates costs around $100 for a beginner. You can buy the less expensive skates, but they will break down quickly, so you will have to buy a new pair sooner than if you bought a quality skates. Each brand of skates varies in size so no you can%26#039;t go to the rink and try on a pair of rental skates and know what size to order. I do not suggest that you buy skates online because ordering the right size is very hard because of how different every brand of skate runs. I would suggest that you go to your local sporting goods store or pro shop to get sized for a specific pair of skates.
Reply:DON%26#039;T SHOP ON AMAZON! You%26#039;ll never know what you%26#039;ll get. Go to a real sports store and ask someone there or go on a Ice Skating website. OR buy ice skates at the sports store so you%26#039;ll know which one is right for you!
Reply:buying skates on amazon.com is usually not a good idea. they don%26#039;t sound like good quality skates, and you would probably be better off with (good) rentals. most good beginner%26#039;s skates are $50 and up. that sounds really expensive at first, but if you get bad skates, it can hold you back and you can develop bad habits. then you would end up paying what you saved for more lessons to correct those habits.
not all skate sizes are the same. they vary from brand to brand. you might want to go to your local skate shop and have them measure your feet and figure out what skates would be best for you. also, if you buy your skates from a skate shop, you can try them on before you buy them (which is a big plus if the measuring scale is wrong!). Jackson, Riedell, Harlick, SP Teri, and Graf are some good brands of skates. (there are others, but I can%26#039;t remember them at the moment).
hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:Well if you are a begginer and they dont have a straight toe pick then you are ok!!!!!!! Ussaly up class skates cost about 500-900$ but those are for girls that have been skating for a long time!!!!!!! No do not try on rental skates to size your feet because skates come in different types of style like:
1. Jackson Ultimas
2. Ridell
And more so if you have a skinny foot then get ridells and if you have a wide foot get Jacksons!!!!!! Also you can get diffrent types of blades to iss you are more of a jumps girl get Mk if you are jumps and spins get Proteg%26#039;e!!!!!!
Reply:Sure, for a beginner, and your feet will probably grow, so you don%26#039;t need to get really good ones yet, But, once you get past Basic 8, you are going to need some better, ones. I would suggest the brand Riedell if you get past basic.
Reply:no they r definitely not. 2 find good skates for u, go 2 the skates guy at the pro shop at ur local rink.
Reply:Q: Are these good quality skates? Good beginner%26#039;s skates?
A: I searched Amazon for %26quot;Ice Skates%26quot; and checked out the models below $30. The ones I reviewed were not good quality skates for skaters of any level. The boots have no support and the blades are low-quality metal that has a very flat profile and requires frequent resharpening.
Good beginner skates cost about $50-70 and most pro shops HAVE skates in that price range. Plus, they sharpen them for free when you buy them, and will make adjustments if you get blisters or have alignment problems.Go to a pro shop and try on some skates.
Q: Are all skates sizes the same?
A: Not all skates are sized the same. Riedell brand skates run narrow, and Jackson brand skates are wider. Most of the skates that came up on Amazon were not well-known brands, so I don%26#039;t think they%26#039;d be sized the same at all. Basically, it%26#039;s a roll of the dice - you have to try on to be sure.
Q: Would I be able to try on a pair of rental skates and buy the same size?
A: If the rentals are the same brand as the skates you%26#039;re buying, it%26#039;s possible that the size would be the same. If they%26#039;re different brands, the answer is probably %26#039;no.%26#039;
Of course, you%26#039;re assuming that the rental skates are the right size. Many people rent skates that are too big or the wrong size for their feet. Often, it%26#039;s because the skates are too NARROW for their feet or because the rental place doesn%26#039;t have half-sizes. So, they rent skates a size larger, tie them as loosely as possible, and wonder why skating%26#039;s so hard. LOL
If the rentals are hard plastic and the ones you%26#039;re planning to buy are vinyl or leather, the sizing is completely different.
Reply:well- if u are just starting then it should be between 10-40 bucks. otherwise its usually about $500 for each boot and $300 for each blade ( thats at a really good price)
Reply:They are really good beginner skates, considering how professional figure skates cost hundreds of dollars.
But maybe they%26#039;re maybe not the best quality. They should be ok for a while though if your not going to be skating that much and depending on the skating skills you do... Until the time comes that you do those type of skates should be good.
I think all skates sizes are the same (one size lower than your shoe size) but you should make sure.
Reply:NO! They are AWFUL! They will be cheap cheap cheap quality! A beginner skate would be around $100! My skates cost $400 and they are good qulatity.
Reply:I have the Jackson Glacier%26#039;s. They are a beginner skate and they%26#039;re great! I got them on Amazon for $40.00. Definitely check into them, they%26#039;re very comfy! Oh yes, and I wear a size 8 shoe and I got a size 8 skate and they fit great.
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Cost of ice skates?
A decent quality pair of skates costs around $100 for a beginner. You can buy the less expensive skates, but they will break down quickly, so you will have to buy a new pair sooner than if you bought a quality skates. Each brand of skates varies in size so no you can%26#039;t go to the rink and try on a pair of rental skates and know what size to order. I do not suggest that you buy skates online because ordering the right size is very hard because of how different every brand of skate runs. I would suggest that you go to your local sporting goods store or pro shop to get sized for a specific pair of skates.
Reply:DON%26#039;T SHOP ON AMAZON! You%26#039;ll never know what you%26#039;ll get. Go to a real sports store and ask someone there or go on a Ice Skating website. OR buy ice skates at the sports store so you%26#039;ll know which one is right for you!
Reply:buying skates on amazon.com is usually not a good idea. they don%26#039;t sound like good quality skates, and you would probably be better off with (good) rentals. most good beginner%26#039;s skates are $50 and up. that sounds really expensive at first, but if you get bad skates, it can hold you back and you can develop bad habits. then you would end up paying what you saved for more lessons to correct those habits.
not all skate sizes are the same. they vary from brand to brand. you might want to go to your local skate shop and have them measure your feet and figure out what skates would be best for you. also, if you buy your skates from a skate shop, you can try them on before you buy them (which is a big plus if the measuring scale is wrong!). Jackson, Riedell, Harlick, SP Teri, and Graf are some good brands of skates. (there are others, but I can%26#039;t remember them at the moment).
hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:Well if you are a begginer and they dont have a straight toe pick then you are ok!!!!!!! Ussaly up class skates cost about 500-900$ but those are for girls that have been skating for a long time!!!!!!! No do not try on rental skates to size your feet because skates come in different types of style like:
1. Jackson Ultimas
2. Ridell
And more so if you have a skinny foot then get ridells and if you have a wide foot get Jacksons!!!!!! Also you can get diffrent types of blades to iss you are more of a jumps girl get Mk if you are jumps and spins get Proteg%26#039;e!!!!!!
Reply:Sure, for a beginner, and your feet will probably grow, so you don%26#039;t need to get really good ones yet, But, once you get past Basic 8, you are going to need some better, ones. I would suggest the brand Riedell if you get past basic.
Reply:no they r definitely not. 2 find good skates for u, go 2 the skates guy at the pro shop at ur local rink.
Reply:Q: Are these good quality skates? Good beginner%26#039;s skates?
A: I searched Amazon for %26quot;Ice Skates%26quot; and checked out the models below $30. The ones I reviewed were not good quality skates for skaters of any level. The boots have no support and the blades are low-quality metal that has a very flat profile and requires frequent resharpening.
Good beginner skates cost about $50-70 and most pro shops HAVE skates in that price range. Plus, they sharpen them for free when you buy them, and will make adjustments if you get blisters or have alignment problems.Go to a pro shop and try on some skates.
Q: Are all skates sizes the same?
A: Not all skates are sized the same. Riedell brand skates run narrow, and Jackson brand skates are wider. Most of the skates that came up on Amazon were not well-known brands, so I don%26#039;t think they%26#039;d be sized the same at all. Basically, it%26#039;s a roll of the dice - you have to try on to be sure.
Q: Would I be able to try on a pair of rental skates and buy the same size?
A: If the rentals are the same brand as the skates you%26#039;re buying, it%26#039;s possible that the size would be the same. If they%26#039;re different brands, the answer is probably %26#039;no.%26#039;
Of course, you%26#039;re assuming that the rental skates are the right size. Many people rent skates that are too big or the wrong size for their feet. Often, it%26#039;s because the skates are too NARROW for their feet or because the rental place doesn%26#039;t have half-sizes. So, they rent skates a size larger, tie them as loosely as possible, and wonder why skating%26#039;s so hard. LOL
If the rentals are hard plastic and the ones you%26#039;re planning to buy are vinyl or leather, the sizing is completely different.
Reply:well- if u are just starting then it should be between 10-40 bucks. otherwise its usually about $500 for each boot and $300 for each blade ( thats at a really good price)
Reply:They are really good beginner skates, considering how professional figure skates cost hundreds of dollars.
But maybe they%26#039;re maybe not the best quality. They should be ok for a while though if your not going to be skating that much and depending on the skating skills you do... Until the time comes that you do those type of skates should be good.
I think all skates sizes are the same (one size lower than your shoe size) but you should make sure.
Reply:NO! They are AWFUL! They will be cheap cheap cheap quality! A beginner skate would be around $100! My skates cost $400 and they are good qulatity.
Reply:I have the Jackson Glacier%26#039;s. They are a beginner skate and they%26#039;re great! I got them on Amazon for $40.00. Definitely check into them, they%26#039;re very comfy! Oh yes, and I wear a size 8 shoe and I got a size 8 skate and they fit great.
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Which inline skates do you prefer?
I had a pair of Bauer inline hockey skates, but they are a little too much for my skating needs. I just need a lightweight skate, soft or hard doesn%26#039;t concern me. Also, the ability to quickly strap them on would help too, it used to take me about 15 mins to lace up the hockey skates.
Which inline skates do you prefer?
Hockey skates are great for hockey, and I would recommend that you stay with them if you are going to be playing hockey.
It sounds like you are not doing that. If you are using them to get around or skate on trails or streets, you probably want recreational skates.
The two major companies making rec skates are Rollerblade and K2. Try on all the skates you can in your price range. They fit differently between brands and between models within a brand.
Some of their models come with speed laces that are very fast to put on and take off.
Ignore Emma%26#039;s comment, about the same time you asked your question, she asked %26quot;I want to start inline skatin and i want 2 no if these are good skates?%26quot; about the skates she is saying are what you need.
Reply:hey, these skates are a good skate for your needs and what you want . on some sites the same ones for like £160 these are a bargin and really good to thanks hope i helped . http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...
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Which inline skates do you prefer?
Hockey skates are great for hockey, and I would recommend that you stay with them if you are going to be playing hockey.
It sounds like you are not doing that. If you are using them to get around or skate on trails or streets, you probably want recreational skates.
The two major companies making rec skates are Rollerblade and K2. Try on all the skates you can in your price range. They fit differently between brands and between models within a brand.
Some of their models come with speed laces that are very fast to put on and take off.
Ignore Emma%26#039;s comment, about the same time you asked your question, she asked %26quot;I want to start inline skatin and i want 2 no if these are good skates?%26quot; about the skates she is saying are what you need.
Reply:hey, these skates are a good skate for your needs and what you want . on some sites the same ones for like £160 these are a bargin and really good to thanks hope i helped . http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa...
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Whats the best skates for me?
Im 15 and im starting ice hockey, i need skates that will last me for a long time (no $ to replace) they also need to be not just durable but good enough quality in every aspect of the skate, they dont have to be great just good and suitable for highschool hockey, what is the best skate for me for the best price? not cheapest but, what skate will give me the most productivity for the cost of the skate?
Whats the best skates for me?
For pads I%26#039;d recommend CCM 6.0 or 8.0. They offer really good protection without breaking the bank and they hold up faily well. CCM elbows seem to offer much better protection that there competitors.
Skates is a funny thing. A lot has to do with how they feel to you. For my Bauer is the only vendor that makes a boot with enough in the toe to fit. (Flintstone feet) CCM offers wide boots overall in the E or EE but the boot as a whole does not work for me.
I%26#039;d recommend going to a decent shop and getting measured and trying on the appropriate skate from both Bauer and CCM to see which feel right for you.
Gloves: I really like CCM gloves. But I%26#039;d say try a bunch on see how they feel. Out of most of the people I play with only a few have the same gloves.
Helmet: if you don%26#039;t have a giant head like me you should try on several types to see how they feel on your head. If you need a XL helmet you will be stuck with the high end Reebok or CCM though XL CCM helmets are even harder to find these days.
Stick: you did not ask about sticks but here is my 2 cents anyway. General rule standing on shoes is when holding the stick paralell to your body blade on the ground the stick handle should be around the tip of your nose. This is general for starting out. As you progress and choose forward or defense you will go with a shorter or longer stick. Shorter for forwards for better control. Longer for defense to increase your reach.
The blade of the stick is personal preference. A blade that works wonders for one guy will be absolute garbage for another. This took me a while to learn. I bought several stick when first starting and just could not stick handle well till I found a blade with the proper angle and curve for me. This can make a big difference in your game.
Reply:gloves: MIA or TPS
http://www.hockeygiant.com/tpsr6glvsr.ht...
http://www.totalhockey.net/showpic.asp?t...
stick: Warrior or Nike/Bauer one90
http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhsone90cstk...
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/warrior-hock...
skates: rbk 5k pump white
http://www.hockeyguys.com/ProductImages/...
helmet: rbk or bauer
Reply:Preds...thats a tough question. Go to several pro shops and get help from the experts. You must talk to them and try a lot of different equipment on for your sake. You have to try equip on to see what fits and how comfortable and to make sure it offers the most protection. Comfort, fit, safety, price all matter. BUT YOU MUST GO IN! NObody can tell you in this matter what is best for you. Happy shopping..
Reply:Sorry Bud, but hockey is a sport that you have to start when your 3 to 7, or your way behind. So, I don%26#039;t know if hockey is the right sport of a beginner at the age of 15.
Reply:I used to be a fan of Bauer, but apparently the quality has gone down hill since Nike bought them (which doesn%26#039;t surprise me). I%26#039;ve heard that CCM is still good.
Reply:easton synergies get a high end model where you can change the steal out easily if needed
Reply:shoulder pads: ccm 8.0 or 10.0 lots of protection without losing your ability to move alot
shin pads: any 2 piece kind... flexible knee. even though most have it now.
gloves: the best gloves i%26#039;ve used so far are either the warrior super mac daddys or ccm 10.0... both feel like you%26#039;re just holding the stick without gloves on.. and protects the wrist
helmet: mostly personal preference... but i%26#039;ve got a rbk 8.0 helmet.. looking forward to buying a ccm 10.0
elbow pads: anything but a very low priced pair that won%26#039;t protect you much
pants: nike bauer and ccm are the best i%26#039;ve owned... you can bearly feel them while skating...
skates: this is always a hard question to answer unless you ask which brand you are looking into because it%26#039;s all about personal preference. if you want a skate that%26#039;s very formable to your foot%26#039;s shape, get graf skates.
this is definitly not the best answer you%26#039;ll get... lol
oh yea, and for a stick.. there%26#039;s millions of kinds of sticks.
for a light stick, easton, nike bauer, or the new ccm stick, for an amazing %26quot;kick%26quot; in your stick, warrior... rbk%26#039;s are mostly bull crap... but i like the 9k one.. not only for the holes, it%26#039;s light, durable, and perfect for bullet slap shots
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Whats the best skates for me?
For pads I%26#039;d recommend CCM 6.0 or 8.0. They offer really good protection without breaking the bank and they hold up faily well. CCM elbows seem to offer much better protection that there competitors.
Skates is a funny thing. A lot has to do with how they feel to you. For my Bauer is the only vendor that makes a boot with enough in the toe to fit. (Flintstone feet) CCM offers wide boots overall in the E or EE but the boot as a whole does not work for me.
I%26#039;d recommend going to a decent shop and getting measured and trying on the appropriate skate from both Bauer and CCM to see which feel right for you.
Gloves: I really like CCM gloves. But I%26#039;d say try a bunch on see how they feel. Out of most of the people I play with only a few have the same gloves.
Helmet: if you don%26#039;t have a giant head like me you should try on several types to see how they feel on your head. If you need a XL helmet you will be stuck with the high end Reebok or CCM though XL CCM helmets are even harder to find these days.
Stick: you did not ask about sticks but here is my 2 cents anyway. General rule standing on shoes is when holding the stick paralell to your body blade on the ground the stick handle should be around the tip of your nose. This is general for starting out. As you progress and choose forward or defense you will go with a shorter or longer stick. Shorter for forwards for better control. Longer for defense to increase your reach.
The blade of the stick is personal preference. A blade that works wonders for one guy will be absolute garbage for another. This took me a while to learn. I bought several stick when first starting and just could not stick handle well till I found a blade with the proper angle and curve for me. This can make a big difference in your game.
Reply:gloves: MIA or TPS
http://www.hockeygiant.com/tpsr6glvsr.ht...
http://www.totalhockey.net/showpic.asp?t...
stick: Warrior or Nike/Bauer one90
http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhsone90cstk...
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/warrior-hock...
skates: rbk 5k pump white
http://www.hockeyguys.com/ProductImages/...
helmet: rbk or bauer
Reply:Preds...thats a tough question. Go to several pro shops and get help from the experts. You must talk to them and try a lot of different equipment on for your sake. You have to try equip on to see what fits and how comfortable and to make sure it offers the most protection. Comfort, fit, safety, price all matter. BUT YOU MUST GO IN! NObody can tell you in this matter what is best for you. Happy shopping..
Reply:Sorry Bud, but hockey is a sport that you have to start when your 3 to 7, or your way behind. So, I don%26#039;t know if hockey is the right sport of a beginner at the age of 15.
Reply:I used to be a fan of Bauer, but apparently the quality has gone down hill since Nike bought them (which doesn%26#039;t surprise me). I%26#039;ve heard that CCM is still good.
Reply:easton synergies get a high end model where you can change the steal out easily if needed
Reply:shoulder pads: ccm 8.0 or 10.0 lots of protection without losing your ability to move alot
shin pads: any 2 piece kind... flexible knee. even though most have it now.
gloves: the best gloves i%26#039;ve used so far are either the warrior super mac daddys or ccm 10.0... both feel like you%26#039;re just holding the stick without gloves on.. and protects the wrist
helmet: mostly personal preference... but i%26#039;ve got a rbk 8.0 helmet.. looking forward to buying a ccm 10.0
elbow pads: anything but a very low priced pair that won%26#039;t protect you much
pants: nike bauer and ccm are the best i%26#039;ve owned... you can bearly feel them while skating...
skates: this is always a hard question to answer unless you ask which brand you are looking into because it%26#039;s all about personal preference. if you want a skate that%26#039;s very formable to your foot%26#039;s shape, get graf skates.
this is definitly not the best answer you%26#039;ll get... lol
oh yea, and for a stick.. there%26#039;s millions of kinds of sticks.
for a light stick, easton, nike bauer, or the new ccm stick, for an amazing %26quot;kick%26quot; in your stick, warrior... rbk%26#039;s are mostly bull crap... but i like the 9k one.. not only for the holes, it%26#039;s light, durable, and perfect for bullet slap shots
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How to bake your hockey skates??
I bought a brand new pair of easton skates size 4.5.Can. They baked it for me and i out my skate on and tightened it up. But now, i want to rebake them becuz at that time, my skates were a bit looose and i was a beginner, so i need to change how my foots fits in the skate. Can anyone tell me how i bake my skates?
Can you put it in a toaster oven? How long do you bake them for? What temp? For both skates?
PLease help
How to bake your hockey skates??
go back to the place where you got them baked, that would be the safest thing to do
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Can you put it in a toaster oven? How long do you bake them for? What temp? For both skates?
PLease help
How to bake your hockey skates??
go back to the place where you got them baked, that would be the safest thing to do
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How good are outdoor quad roller skates?
I%26#039;ve always loved skating. Nowadays, it seems roller blades are everywhere. I do have a pair, but it seemed like skating in regular skates was easier. When I was a kid, I had a pair of roller skates. I think I brought them to the rink sometimes, but I remember trying them outside. It seemed like every little rock on the pavement would cause my skate to want to stop. Kinda like when you try to pull a pallet jack and a piece of wood gets in front of the wheels. Do the special outdoor skates prevent this? I want a skate that isn%26#039;t going to be effected by tiny little rocks outside. Otherwise, it wouldn%26#039;t be worth it.
How good are outdoor quad roller skates?
Go to rollergirl.ca and ask your question in the forums there.. They are fantastic at answering questions just like yours... They know their stuff and will recommend what kind of wheels are best for outdoors. It%26#039;s all in the wheel type..I disagree with the other answer %26quot;you have to use inlines for outside skating%26quot; .... They have a whole section selling outdoor skates (that also are used indoor as well) ... .I myself have just recently decided to get back into the quads instead of inlines.... so have been researching a bit and I just found the rollergirl.ca website..They sell skates but also have a forum to ask questions.. . . Check it out.. (oh and be careful - it%26#039;s dot CA .... ..not dot com... the .com address is a porn site.!!)
Reply:just saw www.skates.com They have quadline skates! Report It
Reply:You need to get in-line skates to use them outside
Reply:I haven%26#039;t seen or used what you call %26quot;outdoor quad%26quot; roller skates. I have tried roller blades %26amp; find them too hard on my ankles %26amp; difficult to control. I learned to skate on 4 wheels %26amp; this is second nature to me. When you hit a rock, you learn how to do quick little movements that should keep your body OFF the sidewalk! I have used wood, metal, %26amp; plastic wheels on my skates over the past 50 years %26amp; it is the person who wears the skates that makes all the difference in the kind of ride they end up having. If you expect things to be smooth, then stay on an indoor track or a parking lot that gets cleaned often. Fall %26amp; winter are not very good times to go skating due to the leaves %26amp; tree limbs that litter the sidewalks!
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How good are outdoor quad roller skates?
Go to rollergirl.ca and ask your question in the forums there.. They are fantastic at answering questions just like yours... They know their stuff and will recommend what kind of wheels are best for outdoors. It%26#039;s all in the wheel type..I disagree with the other answer %26quot;you have to use inlines for outside skating%26quot; .... They have a whole section selling outdoor skates (that also are used indoor as well) ... .I myself have just recently decided to get back into the quads instead of inlines.... so have been researching a bit and I just found the rollergirl.ca website..They sell skates but also have a forum to ask questions.. . . Check it out.. (oh and be careful - it%26#039;s dot CA .... ..not dot com... the .com address is a porn site.!!)
Reply:just saw www.skates.com They have quadline skates! Report It
Reply:You need to get in-line skates to use them outside
Reply:I haven%26#039;t seen or used what you call %26quot;outdoor quad%26quot; roller skates. I have tried roller blades %26amp; find them too hard on my ankles %26amp; difficult to control. I learned to skate on 4 wheels %26amp; this is second nature to me. When you hit a rock, you learn how to do quick little movements that should keep your body OFF the sidewalk! I have used wood, metal, %26amp; plastic wheels on my skates over the past 50 years %26amp; it is the person who wears the skates that makes all the difference in the kind of ride they end up having. If you expect things to be smooth, then stay on an indoor track or a parking lot that gets cleaned often. Fall %26amp; winter are not very good times to go skating due to the leaves %26amp; tree limbs that litter the sidewalks!
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For figure skates, what radius would i need to sharpen my skates up to since i am a recreational skater.?
%26quot;For figure skates, please indicate your preferred radius for free skate, dance, combination or figure skating.%26quot;
what does that mean?
For figure skates, what radius would i need to sharpen my skates up to since i am a recreational skater.?
The sharpener is asking how you want your skates sharpened. Many advanced skaters have a preference.
Is this the first time you%26#039;re having your skates sharpened, or have you had them sharpened before. If they%26#039;ve been sharpened before, you can simply say, %26quot;please match what I have%26quot;, and they%26#039;ll do that.
If they haven%26#039;t been sharpened before, and you don%26#039;t have a preference, you could just tell them that you don%26#039;t know, as you%26#039;re a recreational skater. It%26#039;s not a big deal. If all you do is recreational skating, that%26#039;s probably closest to %26quot;free skate%26quot;, so you could specify that if you wanted.
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what does that mean?
For figure skates, what radius would i need to sharpen my skates up to since i am a recreational skater.?
The sharpener is asking how you want your skates sharpened. Many advanced skaters have a preference.
Is this the first time you%26#039;re having your skates sharpened, or have you had them sharpened before. If they%26#039;ve been sharpened before, you can simply say, %26quot;please match what I have%26quot;, and they%26#039;ll do that.
If they haven%26#039;t been sharpened before, and you don%26#039;t have a preference, you could just tell them that you don%26#039;t know, as you%26#039;re a recreational skater. It%26#039;s not a big deal. If all you do is recreational skating, that%26#039;s probably closest to %26quot;free skate%26quot;, so you could specify that if you wanted.
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Skates too wide...?
when i skate i go on my inside edges and my coach said that usually happens when boots are a little too wide. my skates fit perfectly at first and now that they are broken in a little bit they got wider. i usually wear super thin socks (like tights), would wearing normal socks and tying my skates tighter maybe help?
Skates too wide...?
Did you recently lose weight and that might have affected the size of feet b/c that happened to me i went down a shoe size. Since you can%26#039;t afford new skates(don%26#039;t worry the majority of us cant but new figure skates whenever we please either good figure skates are expensive) they have gel inserts (such as bunga pads) for any part of the skate that is too large. You can find them on about any figure skating site but the one i found with the most inserts was:http://www.icessorizeunlimited.com/site/... so dont fret your problem is fixable also ask your coach for more options
Reply:Sometimes you can add a padded insert (such as the dr. scholl%26#039;s inserts) into your skates to make them slightly smaller, but wearing thicker socks is not the best idea because skates are meant to be worn with thin socks since thick (or thicker socks) often times cause blisters. I would also suggest lacing your skates a little tighter, otherwise you may have to buy skates that aren%26#039;t as wide. Good luck!
Reply:My coach bought me these special pads that go in your sk8s 4 that problem. i think u can mabe get them @ disco sports
Reply:Try going back to the place where you bought your skates and perhaps they can help you to make them fit better.
You could also try adding an insert to see if that might help.
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Skates too wide...?
Did you recently lose weight and that might have affected the size of feet b/c that happened to me i went down a shoe size. Since you can%26#039;t afford new skates(don%26#039;t worry the majority of us cant but new figure skates whenever we please either good figure skates are expensive) they have gel inserts (such as bunga pads) for any part of the skate that is too large. You can find them on about any figure skating site but the one i found with the most inserts was:http://www.icessorizeunlimited.com/site/... so dont fret your problem is fixable also ask your coach for more options
Reply:Sometimes you can add a padded insert (such as the dr. scholl%26#039;s inserts) into your skates to make them slightly smaller, but wearing thicker socks is not the best idea because skates are meant to be worn with thin socks since thick (or thicker socks) often times cause blisters. I would also suggest lacing your skates a little tighter, otherwise you may have to buy skates that aren%26#039;t as wide. Good luck!
Reply:My coach bought me these special pads that go in your sk8s 4 that problem. i think u can mabe get them @ disco sports
Reply:Try going back to the place where you bought your skates and perhaps they can help you to make them fit better.
You could also try adding an insert to see if that might help.
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Riedell ice skates?
i used to own a second hand pair that were hardley used but i couldnt skate in them, i was told i had knocked knees. so i sold them. now it has been 3 years and i want to get back on the ice,
i want to get Riedell Ice Skates Red Ribbon 117, but im worried i will have the same problem
so i want to know can ice skates affect knocked kneees or is there anything i can do to fix the problem. also is the ice skates im looking at are they a good brand, good design.
please help
Riedell ice skates?
I started out with the Reidell Blue Ribbon%26#039;s and am still in them 14 months later (currently having coaching in ice dance), and only just thinking of having to upgrade my boots and blades.
If your knees fell together when you skated before, it is not necessarily your knees. Beginner skaters often don%26#039;t have the strength and the confidence to stay upright on their blades, so their feet fall inwards, which would affect a %26quot;knock kneed%26quot; look. It is extremely common.- as I said, because of a lack of strength (which very quickly develops), and also because skating on the %26quot;inside edge%26quot; of the blade feels a lot more stable.
If it is your knees or your feet, you can buy insoles that can help. There are some insoles particularly developed for skaters (I think) called Superfeet.
Reply:You usually grow out of %26quot;knocked knees%26quot; but if you still have the condition and it affected your skating, it won%26#039;t matter which skates you use.
As far as Riedell skates, they are a terrific brand.
Reply:I believe the skating would actually be helpful to get rid of the problems. Some skaters have used skating as therapy for various problems...back problems, club feet, etc. I doubt that the skates themselves caused more problems, unless they were were not fitted for your feet properly, but that wouldn%26#039;t affect your knees.
Personally, I think Riedells are great skates for beginners. Check their website. They have a chart that lists skating levels beginner to advanced and they match it up with which model skate is recommended for each ability level.
Good luck!
Reply:This is a question you should ask a qualified skate fitter or a coach who knows her/his stuff.
I grew up skating in Reidell skates only to discover a reason I was having pain in them and crappy edges was due to pronation of my feet and legs. I switched to SP-Teri and everything%26#039;s been great since then.
It%26#039;s hard to say if Reidell is a good boot. It%26#039;s more appropriate to say that it%26#039;s a good skate for SOME skaters and not for others. It usually depends entirely on the skater and their feet.
Reply:I wouldent use Riedell skates w/ knocked nees. Iwould reckemend SPTerrie.I have all singles( including axel) and my double flip
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i want to get Riedell Ice Skates Red Ribbon 117, but im worried i will have the same problem
so i want to know can ice skates affect knocked kneees or is there anything i can do to fix the problem. also is the ice skates im looking at are they a good brand, good design.
please help
Riedell ice skates?
I started out with the Reidell Blue Ribbon%26#039;s and am still in them 14 months later (currently having coaching in ice dance), and only just thinking of having to upgrade my boots and blades.
If your knees fell together when you skated before, it is not necessarily your knees. Beginner skaters often don%26#039;t have the strength and the confidence to stay upright on their blades, so their feet fall inwards, which would affect a %26quot;knock kneed%26quot; look. It is extremely common.- as I said, because of a lack of strength (which very quickly develops), and also because skating on the %26quot;inside edge%26quot; of the blade feels a lot more stable.
If it is your knees or your feet, you can buy insoles that can help. There are some insoles particularly developed for skaters (I think) called Superfeet.
Reply:You usually grow out of %26quot;knocked knees%26quot; but if you still have the condition and it affected your skating, it won%26#039;t matter which skates you use.
As far as Riedell skates, they are a terrific brand.
Reply:I believe the skating would actually be helpful to get rid of the problems. Some skaters have used skating as therapy for various problems...back problems, club feet, etc. I doubt that the skates themselves caused more problems, unless they were were not fitted for your feet properly, but that wouldn%26#039;t affect your knees.
Personally, I think Riedells are great skates for beginners. Check their website. They have a chart that lists skating levels beginner to advanced and they match it up with which model skate is recommended for each ability level.
Good luck!
Reply:This is a question you should ask a qualified skate fitter or a coach who knows her/his stuff.
I grew up skating in Reidell skates only to discover a reason I was having pain in them and crappy edges was due to pronation of my feet and legs. I switched to SP-Teri and everything%26#039;s been great since then.
It%26#039;s hard to say if Reidell is a good boot. It%26#039;s more appropriate to say that it%26#039;s a good skate for SOME skaters and not for others. It usually depends entirely on the skater and their feet.
Reply:I wouldent use Riedell skates w/ knocked nees. Iwould reckemend SPTerrie.I have all singles( including axel) and my double flip
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What is better, inline skates or quad skates?
What do you find better? I havent been skating for a while but i just went yesterday for my birthday and i am going to start going more frequently and i am going to buy some skates and i don%26#039;t know which one to buy..... I want to be able to skate backwards and turn easily and a skate fast (i know picky) lol. what do you recomend and why? thx
BTW- i%26#039;ve ben skating with quads all of my life and i%26#039;ve tried inline when i was younger but will lose my balance more with inline?
What is better, inline skates or quad skates?
I prefer rollerblades. The main reason for me is that the %26#039;stopper%26#039; thingy is on the back of most rollerblades and on the front of most if not all rollerskates. I find it harder to stop without falling over with rollerskates cause when i put my foot forward to slow down or stop i tend to fall, its a more jerky less smooth motion than easing the rollerblades back. I also tend to balance better with rollerblades ....I guess its up to personal preference though:P Inline skates...do take a bit more getting used to with balance but once you get the hang of it, it actually seems easier.
Reply:It is easier to stand around and go slow on quads at first. If you are going to stay in a roller rink it will be a little easier on quads because of the small area.
Once you decide to skate outside or want more speed, the advantage moves to inline skates. They are much faster and more stable from front to back which keeps you from %26quot;tripping%26quot; over things that will cause a face plant on quads.
I find the stability of inlines also helps me when skating backwards.
Stability while braking depends on the proper technique for each.
On inline skates, think primarily of pushing the braking skate as far forward as you can, then tilt it up and letting your weight shift forward onto the brake. The farther forward you can get the skate, the more stopping force you can create and the more it will hold you up. Bending the knee on your gliding leg will allow you to get the braking foot farther forward.
On quads, bend your gliding knee and let your braking toe drag lightly behind you. As you get the balance between the two, you can bring the braking toe closer to you and put more weight on it.
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BTW- i%26#039;ve ben skating with quads all of my life and i%26#039;ve tried inline when i was younger but will lose my balance more with inline?
What is better, inline skates or quad skates?
I prefer rollerblades. The main reason for me is that the %26#039;stopper%26#039; thingy is on the back of most rollerblades and on the front of most if not all rollerskates. I find it harder to stop without falling over with rollerskates cause when i put my foot forward to slow down or stop i tend to fall, its a more jerky less smooth motion than easing the rollerblades back. I also tend to balance better with rollerblades ....I guess its up to personal preference though:P Inline skates...do take a bit more getting used to with balance but once you get the hang of it, it actually seems easier.
Reply:It is easier to stand around and go slow on quads at first. If you are going to stay in a roller rink it will be a little easier on quads because of the small area.
Once you decide to skate outside or want more speed, the advantage moves to inline skates. They are much faster and more stable from front to back which keeps you from %26quot;tripping%26quot; over things that will cause a face plant on quads.
I find the stability of inlines also helps me when skating backwards.
Stability while braking depends on the proper technique for each.
On inline skates, think primarily of pushing the braking skate as far forward as you can, then tilt it up and letting your weight shift forward onto the brake. The farther forward you can get the skate, the more stopping force you can create and the more it will hold you up. Bending the knee on your gliding leg will allow you to get the braking foot farther forward.
On quads, bend your gliding knee and let your braking toe drag lightly behind you. As you get the balance between the two, you can bring the braking toe closer to you and put more weight on it.
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Inline Skating down big hills, my skates wobble?
Hey, I have a pair of K2 Skates(I left them at my friends yesterday) and whenever im going downhill my skates start to wobble crazily and i begin to lose control, I think this may be due to them being to loose on my feet but when I have them on they dont feel loose at all. They are a bit big in the toe but thats it, if someone could help me out with this problem Id appreciate it (They aren%26#039;t cheap skates either, when I bought them new they were one of last years top models)
Inline Skating down big hills, my skates wobble?
A lot depends on what speeds you are talking about down the hill.
15 mph? Likely a problem with your skates.
Not likely that it is due to being loose on your feet unless you can shake your foot and feel it moving around.
Not like that it is due to your bearings unless they are loose enough for you to move your wheels sideways.
Possibly due to really worn wheels that have not been rotated.
Over 25, same as above but could be because of something that is not normally a problem.
Short wheelbase skates tend to wobble more. Long frames help with stability, same with larger wheels.
At some point any skate will wobble, even if it is perfect. In my experiance, worn wheels will cause the worst problems.
Different things help for different people.
Get low, bent knees help.
I know people who swear by:
Skating with your knees almost together and on the inside edges of the skates.
Skating with your knees bowlegged and on the outside edges of your skates.
Scisoring your skates so one leads the other and on the center edge.
I am skating on 5x84mm wheels (13.5%26quot; frame) and am stable to over 25mph but chicken out before I find where they are not stable.
I know local pros that can skate that fast without a hill and have no problems. They can go faster down hills.
I am starting to think that I am more comfortable skating at some speeds than gliding. I think it is psychologicaly something to do with being under less control while gliding.
Reply:the wobble may be caused by 3 things..the skates being to loose on your feet, the bearings maybe a little loose, or the road you are skating on is not perfectly smooth because its made of asphalt which is naturally rough and coarse.
Reply:try tightening the straps if that doesnt work maybe tighten your wheels. The maybe just to big for you! Plus going down a hill, is different than skating on flat ground see if they work better on flat ground.
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Inline Skating down big hills, my skates wobble?
A lot depends on what speeds you are talking about down the hill.
15 mph? Likely a problem with your skates.
Not likely that it is due to being loose on your feet unless you can shake your foot and feel it moving around.
Not like that it is due to your bearings unless they are loose enough for you to move your wheels sideways.
Possibly due to really worn wheels that have not been rotated.
Over 25, same as above but could be because of something that is not normally a problem.
Short wheelbase skates tend to wobble more. Long frames help with stability, same with larger wheels.
At some point any skate will wobble, even if it is perfect. In my experiance, worn wheels will cause the worst problems.
Different things help for different people.
Get low, bent knees help.
I know people who swear by:
Skating with your knees almost together and on the inside edges of the skates.
Skating with your knees bowlegged and on the outside edges of your skates.
Scisoring your skates so one leads the other and on the center edge.
I am skating on 5x84mm wheels (13.5%26quot; frame) and am stable to over 25mph but chicken out before I find where they are not stable.
I know local pros that can skate that fast without a hill and have no problems. They can go faster down hills.
I am starting to think that I am more comfortable skating at some speeds than gliding. I think it is psychologicaly something to do with being under less control while gliding.
Reply:the wobble may be caused by 3 things..the skates being to loose on your feet, the bearings maybe a little loose, or the road you are skating on is not perfectly smooth because its made of asphalt which is naturally rough and coarse.
Reply:try tightening the straps if that doesnt work maybe tighten your wheels. The maybe just to big for you! Plus going down a hill, is different than skating on flat ground see if they work better on flat ground.
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Inline skates and Derby Skates?
Are inline skates any different than derby skates, as far as support or shape and what you can do on them, i%26#039;m looking for nice aggressive inline skates.
Inline skates and Derby Skates?
Derby skates are typically quad skates which means that the wheels are set up two in front and two in the back, like a square. If you%26#039;re looking for aggressive inline skates, you%26#039;re going to want skates that have all four wheels set up one in front of the other. I%26#039;ve listed some sites below for online shops that sell aggressive skates.
As for the second part to your question, if you purchase aggressive skates you won%26#039;t have to bother removing any middle wheels as they come with ample space to grind. In fact, there is a new form of frame out there called Freestyle which only has two wheels per frame. This gives you MUCH more room to grind on royale tricks.
Best of luck and happy skating. If you have any questions don%26#039;t hestiate to ask!
Reply:I would go with the inline skates. I think you can do everything that you%26#039;ll want to do with those type of skates. No need for derby type. As for removing wheels, it%26#039;s been done, but I wouldn%26#039;t advise it.
Reply:In contemporary roller derby the girls use quad speed skates. So, yeah, very different from inlines.
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Inline skates and Derby Skates?
Derby skates are typically quad skates which means that the wheels are set up two in front and two in the back, like a square. If you%26#039;re looking for aggressive inline skates, you%26#039;re going to want skates that have all four wheels set up one in front of the other. I%26#039;ve listed some sites below for online shops that sell aggressive skates.
As for the second part to your question, if you purchase aggressive skates you won%26#039;t have to bother removing any middle wheels as they come with ample space to grind. In fact, there is a new form of frame out there called Freestyle which only has two wheels per frame. This gives you MUCH more room to grind on royale tricks.
Best of luck and happy skating. If you have any questions don%26#039;t hestiate to ask!
Reply:I would go with the inline skates. I think you can do everything that you%26#039;ll want to do with those type of skates. No need for derby type. As for removing wheels, it%26#039;s been done, but I wouldn%26#039;t advise it.
Reply:In contemporary roller derby the girls use quad speed skates. So, yeah, very different from inlines.
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Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
We have recently signed up our 4 year son for beginner ice skating lessons to prepare him for ice hockey in the fall. Last week he used the traditional ice skates, but this week we bought him youth size hockey skates and he used those. What is the best way to train him? Do we start with the tradtional skates until he gets a hang of things and then switch him to the hockey skates, or does it matter? Please give me your opinion.
Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I am a coach for the younger kids im a figure skater as well. im only 14 but i do know that most of the kids starting out in skating to get to hockey ARE using hockey skates, figure skates have picks [sharp pointy pieces at the top] and hockey skates are curved, when he feels the big difference in that he might not want to move over to the hockey skates because of the fear when he first tryed them cause he wasnt used to them. i am almost certain to put him in hockey skates, but dont go out and buy expensive ones cause he will grow out of them fast. but hockey skates over figure skates if hes interested in hockey..
Reply:No problem! Good luck, and remember to tell him that its all about fun first! I also reccomend getting a chair or something to help him get used to standing by himself if this is his very first time on skates, anyways good luck :] Report It
Reply:I%26#039;d reccomend hockey skates too. Let%26#039;s just say the day he switched from figure to hockey blades will make him lose about 4 months of training just to get used to the new blade.
Now regarding to learning some figure skating, I%26#039;d say if the kid ever wants to become REALLY REALLY good at hockey and doing fast moves with perfect edge control; learning chocktaws, counters and such from figure skaters is the way to go.
It makes me want to cry everytime I see these 12 year old hockey skaters hog dog around the rinks and they can%26#039;t even do decent crossovers because their edge control is so poor.
Reply:It is usually best to begin to figure skates and then work them up to hockey skates especially at such a young age. Most hockey skaters begin on figure skates and then later learn on hockey skates.
Reply:It%26#039;s probably best to start him with hockey skates if you intend to get him into hockey in the future. That way, there is no transition period for him and he won%26#039;t have to %26quot;get used to%26quot; a different type of blade and method of balance. The rocker on a figure skate blade is much different than that of a hockey blade and therefore will have slightly different technique and feeling for him. While he%26#039;s a little guy, it might not make that much of a difference in the greater scheme of things, if he%26#039;s on hockey skates already, he can skip any transition and get comfortable on hockey skates right away. Whatever you do, don%26#039;t get him into double blade skates! :) Those are a bad idea from the beginning! Good luck to you and your son!
Reply:Jackson makes a nice beginner skate
Reply:i will use hocky skates bc he will be used to them, Figure skates have a Toe Pick which is like a life saver to most ppl. If he gets to comfortable with figure skates then he might not do so great on hocky skates.
Good luck
Reply:I would just start him with the hockey skates so he can get used to them faster instead of making him switch once he learned how to skate
Reply:Start you boy with hockey skates.
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Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I am a coach for the younger kids im a figure skater as well. im only 14 but i do know that most of the kids starting out in skating to get to hockey ARE using hockey skates, figure skates have picks [sharp pointy pieces at the top] and hockey skates are curved, when he feels the big difference in that he might not want to move over to the hockey skates because of the fear when he first tryed them cause he wasnt used to them. i am almost certain to put him in hockey skates, but dont go out and buy expensive ones cause he will grow out of them fast. but hockey skates over figure skates if hes interested in hockey..
Reply:No problem! Good luck, and remember to tell him that its all about fun first! I also reccomend getting a chair or something to help him get used to standing by himself if this is his very first time on skates, anyways good luck :] Report It
Reply:I%26#039;d reccomend hockey skates too. Let%26#039;s just say the day he switched from figure to hockey blades will make him lose about 4 months of training just to get used to the new blade.
Now regarding to learning some figure skating, I%26#039;d say if the kid ever wants to become REALLY REALLY good at hockey and doing fast moves with perfect edge control; learning chocktaws, counters and such from figure skaters is the way to go.
It makes me want to cry everytime I see these 12 year old hockey skaters hog dog around the rinks and they can%26#039;t even do decent crossovers because their edge control is so poor.
Reply:It is usually best to begin to figure skates and then work them up to hockey skates especially at such a young age. Most hockey skaters begin on figure skates and then later learn on hockey skates.
Reply:It%26#039;s probably best to start him with hockey skates if you intend to get him into hockey in the future. That way, there is no transition period for him and he won%26#039;t have to %26quot;get used to%26quot; a different type of blade and method of balance. The rocker on a figure skate blade is much different than that of a hockey blade and therefore will have slightly different technique and feeling for him. While he%26#039;s a little guy, it might not make that much of a difference in the greater scheme of things, if he%26#039;s on hockey skates already, he can skip any transition and get comfortable on hockey skates right away. Whatever you do, don%26#039;t get him into double blade skates! :) Those are a bad idea from the beginning! Good luck to you and your son!
Reply:Jackson makes a nice beginner skate
Reply:i will use hocky skates bc he will be used to them, Figure skates have a Toe Pick which is like a life saver to most ppl. If he gets to comfortable with figure skates then he might not do so great on hocky skates.
Good luck
Reply:I would just start him with the hockey skates so he can get used to them faster instead of making him switch once he learned how to skate
Reply:Start you boy with hockey skates.
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Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
We have recently signed up our 4 year son for beginner ice skating lessons to prepare him for ice hockey in the fall. Last week he used the traditional ice skates, but this week we bought him youth size hockey skates and he used those. What is the best way to train him? Do we start with the tradtional skates until he gets a hang of things and then switch him to the hockey skates, or does it matter? Please give me your opinion.
Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I would recommend starting him on the type of skates he will be using in the future. It is not that easy to tell from the pictures one of the other people posted in their answer, but hockey skate blades are different than figure skate blades in another way besides just the toe picks. Hockey skates have a %26quot;rocker%26quot; to them where figure skates are much more flat. By starting on figure skates and switching, you will be forcing him to adjust more when he gets to the hockey skates.
Reply:Use hockey skates if he wants to play hockey because hockeys skates are oviously made for hockey and figue skates are oviously made for figue skating.
But also dont use hockey goalie skates
You can tell that there goalie skates by the blade because it%26#039;s flat and not curved like player skates.
Goalie Skate link :http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/...
Player Skate link
http://pix.summitsportsinc.com/52117.jpg
Figue Skate link:
http://soling.syr.edu/Sol300M001Spring07...
Reply:use the hockey skates, he will have a little more dificultly at first, but you can give him an aid to help at first, more start by pushing a chair. this will help him gain the correct form. figure skates and hockey skates are very different.
Reply:If he is going to play hockey. Let him learn on hockey skates. There is a huge difference in skating in the different skates. I learned to skate in figure skates and then went to learn hockey on hockey skates. The first few tries I nearly broke my neck. The toe pick thing. Use the hockey skates.
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Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I would recommend starting him on the type of skates he will be using in the future. It is not that easy to tell from the pictures one of the other people posted in their answer, but hockey skate blades are different than figure skate blades in another way besides just the toe picks. Hockey skates have a %26quot;rocker%26quot; to them where figure skates are much more flat. By starting on figure skates and switching, you will be forcing him to adjust more when he gets to the hockey skates.
Reply:Use hockey skates if he wants to play hockey because hockeys skates are oviously made for hockey and figue skates are oviously made for figue skating.
But also dont use hockey goalie skates
You can tell that there goalie skates by the blade because it%26#039;s flat and not curved like player skates.
Goalie Skate link :http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/...
Player Skate link
http://pix.summitsportsinc.com/52117.jpg
Figue Skate link:
http://soling.syr.edu/Sol300M001Spring07...
Reply:use the hockey skates, he will have a little more dificultly at first, but you can give him an aid to help at first, more start by pushing a chair. this will help him gain the correct form. figure skates and hockey skates are very different.
Reply:If he is going to play hockey. Let him learn on hockey skates. There is a huge difference in skating in the different skates. I learned to skate in figure skates and then went to learn hockey on hockey skates. The first few tries I nearly broke my neck. The toe pick thing. Use the hockey skates.
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How Do You Tie Ice Skates?
So, when you go to free skate or a figure skating class or a hockey game, you%26#039;ll always tie your skates. So, I can tie my skates, but I can%26#039;t get them tight enough. I don%26#039;t mean putting the laces through the holes, I mean pulling the skate laces, so they are tight enough around your foot to skate. Any advice on how to tie my skates? I can tie them, but I cant tie them tight enough, so I am asking about how to tie them tightly. Thanks.
How Do You Tie Ice Skates?
If you%26#039;re using rental skates, they%26#039;ve probably been used so many times that the laces are slippery. It%26#039;s hard to get rental skates laced up right, and the only answer to that is if you%26#039;re going to skate seriously, get your own skates.
If those are your skates, try some new laces. Good new laces stick to themselves and the eyelets just fine - without wax - and you should be able to lace them up, tightening as you go, just fine.
I double knot at the top, to keep the bow from slipping. The last thing I want to do in the middle of a game is skate over my own lace and go flying.
(I can do that fine without tripping on a skate lace.)
Are you sure you need your skates that tight, anyway? Novice skaters usually want to overtighten to make their ankles and feet feel more stable. The fact is, it%26#039;s all going to feel wobbly until your ankles and feet strengthen up.
I keep my skates pretty loose. Loose around the foot, tight right at the ankle joint, and then looser again up my ankle. I skate with a low stance, and I like to be able to really bend my ankles. I can%26#039;t do that if I%26#039;m laced up too tight.
Everyone%26#039;s preference is different, though. Lots of people I know lace tight.
Just don%26#039;t mistake skate stability for muscle stability.
And don%26#039;t listen to people giving you a hard time for not knowing how. You should have seen the first time I tried to put on a set of shoulderpads. And then what happened when I tried to pull a jersey on over them. We all start somewhere.
Reply:try using a skate key it should help. they sell them at most ice rinks; i should run you about three bucks so it%26#039;s no big deal.
Reply:do each eyelet individually- work your way from the bottom tot he top pulling out all the slack each time. They also sell tools that hook around the laces so you can pull them.
It%26#039;s hard to just describe, ask somebody at the rink who knows how. Tell them you%26#039;re new to it and I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;ll be happy to show you.
Reply:each time you tie them around a notch thing pull them and then double knot it at the top
Reply:for anckle support not around the behind of the skate you need to tie it tight where it just starts to come up.
There are lase tiers that I use sometimes to help
Reply:start at the bottom, and pull any extra slack out, and work your way to the top one row at a time. pull hard...
they sell little helper handles that can help you pull slack up, look at local shops where skates and ask them for the handles
Reply:hahahaha u cant tie ur skates
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How Do You Tie Ice Skates?
If you%26#039;re using rental skates, they%26#039;ve probably been used so many times that the laces are slippery. It%26#039;s hard to get rental skates laced up right, and the only answer to that is if you%26#039;re going to skate seriously, get your own skates.
If those are your skates, try some new laces. Good new laces stick to themselves and the eyelets just fine - without wax - and you should be able to lace them up, tightening as you go, just fine.
I double knot at the top, to keep the bow from slipping. The last thing I want to do in the middle of a game is skate over my own lace and go flying.
(I can do that fine without tripping on a skate lace.)
Are you sure you need your skates that tight, anyway? Novice skaters usually want to overtighten to make their ankles and feet feel more stable. The fact is, it%26#039;s all going to feel wobbly until your ankles and feet strengthen up.
I keep my skates pretty loose. Loose around the foot, tight right at the ankle joint, and then looser again up my ankle. I skate with a low stance, and I like to be able to really bend my ankles. I can%26#039;t do that if I%26#039;m laced up too tight.
Everyone%26#039;s preference is different, though. Lots of people I know lace tight.
Just don%26#039;t mistake skate stability for muscle stability.
And don%26#039;t listen to people giving you a hard time for not knowing how. You should have seen the first time I tried to put on a set of shoulderpads. And then what happened when I tried to pull a jersey on over them. We all start somewhere.
Reply:try using a skate key it should help. they sell them at most ice rinks; i should run you about three bucks so it%26#039;s no big deal.
Reply:do each eyelet individually- work your way from the bottom tot he top pulling out all the slack each time. They also sell tools that hook around the laces so you can pull them.
It%26#039;s hard to just describe, ask somebody at the rink who knows how. Tell them you%26#039;re new to it and I%26#039;m sure they%26#039;ll be happy to show you.
Reply:each time you tie them around a notch thing pull them and then double knot it at the top
Reply:for anckle support not around the behind of the skate you need to tie it tight where it just starts to come up.
There are lase tiers that I use sometimes to help
Reply:start at the bottom, and pull any extra slack out, and work your way to the top one row at a time. pull hard...
they sell little helper handles that can help you pull slack up, look at local shops where skates and ask them for the handles
Reply:hahahaha u cant tie ur skates
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