i want to get some ice skates but i dont no what to gett for just skatin normally?! i dont do lessons and dont like hire skates =[....hockey skates or figure skates ?
Iice skates ..plz help .x?
Figure skates are easier to skate in than hockey skates because the blade of a figure skate is longer and has a toe pick which can help you balance easier. You can just get a pair of Riedell Red or Blue ribbon skates which you can purchase at your local pro shop, I would highly suggest being sized for skates because skates that do not fit properly can cause you many problems.
Reply:figure skates are more for spins and jumps. hockey skate are more for speed. if you just wanna speed around the rink then i%26#039;d suggest hockey. if you want to learn jumps and spins, get the figure skates.
Reply:well what sorta skates have u been using so far? if you%26#039;re just going to be skating recreationally maybe go for some simple figure skates (tho i dont know anything about hockey skates), but dont go too cheap. skates that cost very little often have very little quality and dont give the right support. im not saying go buy expensive skates or anything, just make sure you get ones that will last. an important thing to remember is that you need to justify the purchase. if you are only going to be skating once every few months it might not make sense buying skates. the cost of maintenance can mount up. but if you are sure you want your own.. lets face it, rentals are horrible! :P.... then go for it. i think the best thing you can do is go to a pro shop and ask their advice. they will be able to recommend what skates will be best for how often you are going to be skating.
Reply:Both hockey and figure skates work differently.
If your going for speed get hockey skates bec they%26#039;re lighter and they dont have a toe pic. Figure skates on the other hand have toe picks wich are a real pain when you are just starting but really useful later. They are used for jumps, etc. And hockey skates are kind of cheaper. Hope this helps.
Reply:figure skates. hockey skates look cool, but man they are hard to skate in. i do lessons and you can do so much more in figure skates. plus, if you end up starting figure skating lessons they will not allow you to do them in hockey skates.
trust me, go for figure skates!
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Question about buying ice skates.?
I%26#039;m thinking about buying myself a pair of ice skates. I don%26#039;t figure skate or anything like that, just skate for fun.
For a person like me, would non-leather ice skates be okay? Do they have any advantages over leather skates for simply recreational skaters? Any disadvantages?
I%26#039;m also considering buying a used pair. What questions should I ask and what should I watch out for? I probably won%26#039;t be using these skates more than once a week (if that).
Question about buying ice skates.?
Congrats for wanting to buy ice skates! haha
umm leather skates are prolly going to be more comfortable but thats up to you. If your going to buy a used pair then maybe go to a thrift store -- they always seem to have some.. and look for the best looking ones.. like if the leather isn%26#039;t all broken and if the blades look clean and not rusted etc. Also consider getting blade covers cuz they help the life of your blades. You might want to ask how much you are going to skate because they have cheap pairs ranging from $20 - $30 at ***** sporting goods -- i saw them like 3 weeks ago and they are pretty decent for the every so often skater.
hope this helped! =]
Reply:If you don%26#039;t professionaly skate or take lessons or compete, a used pair would be fine! You don%26#039;t need anything special, just good working skates. Non leather would be fine and just remember to buy blade guards (some are pretty cute, my friend has a pair that lights up and my other friend%26#039;s old guarders and pink and sparkly!)
Reply:Well you should go to goodwill or value village and other used stores leather pairs are the best. Don%26#039;t go one eBay you don%26#039;t know what happened to the skates because you cant exactly feel them or look at them. Look for bad blades and holes in the boot part also dirty types because that means it was just badly used and blood stains. Hope I helped!
Reply:you don%26#039;t need anything special for rec but if you want them to last longer and be more comfortable, get leather ones they have cheap skates at ***** but they probably won%26#039;t last long used skates are fine too
Reply:i would advise getting a leather pair ... otherwise they don%26#039;t last very long
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For a person like me, would non-leather ice skates be okay? Do they have any advantages over leather skates for simply recreational skaters? Any disadvantages?
I%26#039;m also considering buying a used pair. What questions should I ask and what should I watch out for? I probably won%26#039;t be using these skates more than once a week (if that).
Question about buying ice skates.?
Congrats for wanting to buy ice skates! haha
umm leather skates are prolly going to be more comfortable but thats up to you. If your going to buy a used pair then maybe go to a thrift store -- they always seem to have some.. and look for the best looking ones.. like if the leather isn%26#039;t all broken and if the blades look clean and not rusted etc. Also consider getting blade covers cuz they help the life of your blades. You might want to ask how much you are going to skate because they have cheap pairs ranging from $20 - $30 at ***** sporting goods -- i saw them like 3 weeks ago and they are pretty decent for the every so often skater.
hope this helped! =]
Reply:If you don%26#039;t professionaly skate or take lessons or compete, a used pair would be fine! You don%26#039;t need anything special, just good working skates. Non leather would be fine and just remember to buy blade guards (some are pretty cute, my friend has a pair that lights up and my other friend%26#039;s old guarders and pink and sparkly!)
Reply:Well you should go to goodwill or value village and other used stores leather pairs are the best. Don%26#039;t go one eBay you don%26#039;t know what happened to the skates because you cant exactly feel them or look at them. Look for bad blades and holes in the boot part also dirty types because that means it was just badly used and blood stains. Hope I helped!
Reply:you don%26#039;t need anything special for rec but if you want them to last longer and be more comfortable, get leather ones they have cheap skates at ***** but they probably won%26#039;t last long used skates are fine too
Reply:i would advise getting a leather pair ... otherwise they don%26#039;t last very long
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New Skates.. Blisters :(?
I have had new skates, i have worn them off ice for a bit but it didnt seem to help that much. I went skating, they where okay for about 30 minutes, then i got blisters at the insides of my foot. About the size of a 50p. Any tips on breaking skates in. I have read alot of sites say to wear a damp sock with your skate. Any tips for blisters?
New Skates.. Blisters :(?
Heya Me!!! DO NOT wear damp socks in your skate!! As someone already mentioned, you could get mold in your skates . . . but also some premature cracking in the leather. Be careful of online sources - there is a lot of supposed %26quot;information%26quot; written by the %26quot;public%26quot; and not all of it is necessary %26quot;correct%26quot;.
Blisters happen because there is a bit of room in that area of the skate . . . that will cause your foot to move in there and the friction may result in a %26quot;lovely%26quot; blister.
DO NOT wear thick socks - not just because it could bunch up and cause more foot pain . . . but the room in your skate will actually get bigger because of the thickness . . . and when you wear tights, you%26#039;ll find that you feet will slide all over the place.
I have found that putting a clean bunga pad directly onto the blistered area helped. It fills the gap where it%26#039;s causing friction, but it dispurses any pressure in the area. Not to knock anyone else%26#039;s answer (afterall it works for them), but I have found that bandaids can still add to the rubbing at the non-sticking part. And make up sponges can build up pressure and tightness in that particular area (whereas the bunga pads keep it dispursed). The bunga pads made it tolerable to continue skating and keep the blister from getting any worse . . . but just remember to clean the bunga pads well after each use!
If anything, skate in short bursts and take your boots off to give your feet a break too! In time it just gets better. Work on edges, crossovers, turns . . . . besides it helping to break in your skates, it will improve your skating in the meantime!!
Good luck (and congrats on your new skates!)! :)
Reply:oh the common blisters i use to get them all the time with new boots! a few tips make sure the first hook is left un done for a couple of weeks to help with bending and will soften the leather better, as for blisters i tried everything the only thing which worked for me is the round make up pads make sure you put a plaster on first then the pad and then the sock as if you dont the pad will stick to the blister and hurts!! done skate with wet socks as you will develop athlete%26#039;s foot and this is not nice. i also use bunga pads which are a life saver to skates! usually if the make up pads dont work try cutting a hole in the middle and place over the blister and use some tape to keep in place while skating.
hope this helps!
emma x
Reply:It deppends on what level your skates are. If you are a high level the wet socks work good. If you are at a lower level then you will only get soggy skates. A high level is about double loop and up and anything lower you should be okay without the wet socks. If you decide not to try the wet socks then you can get bister pads called bunga pads. They work soooo great. You can find them at this website but they are caled slippos....
http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/de...
I would sugest that you do not wear extra socks. It will just cause more blistering
Reply:first of all do not i repeat do not put a damp cloth inside your skate it will cause mold to grow and you will have stinky feet too..
blisters are all apart of skating... your skates should fit like a glove with the normal tights or stockings on and a footy or anklet sock over them. your skate will hide the anklet... invest in alot of band aids and get some foot soak er and soak your feet after each lesson.... apply an antibiotic cream. use your band aids as a cushion while your waring them as well.. it will help.... remember, the more you ware your skates (while actually skating) the faster your will break them in.
you can also invest in a boot oil and rub it in to your boots to make the leather more supple , but only on the out side of the boot dear.... waring the skates with out actually training in them will not work. you have to actually be training in them to break them in.. after a while at least 10 days of straight training your blisters will become callas and you will not feel them anymore... have fun and keep skating... dont give up... no pain no gain... i always say.
cheers
mystic
Reply:I have never heard anything good about the old wet sock trick. What are you wearing on your feet when you skate? Socks may cause friction and lead to blisters. Nylons, tights or dress socks usually work better. The next time you skate, try to cover your exsisting blisters....I hear Nuskin works. Or try using round makeup sponges to add a little more padding.
Reply:i bake my skates, which softens the leather. Then you put your foot in it and it breaks them in Eventually your feet will just get used to it but yeah it kinda sucks
Reply:You may have to use some padding, give it ice. It will get better as you breakdown your boots. Welcome to the wirld of figuere skating.
Reply:Ice it. and you may have to stay oof it for a bit. it will get better, once you%26#039;ve broken your boots.
Reply:if they keep rubbing really bad then take them back and complain or if they are not that bad then try and wear them as much as poss to break them in also suggest wearing a few layers of socks :)
Reply:same thing happened to me!! You should get theese pads called bunga pads.. They%26#039;re fantastic! They last forever... They cost around $15 each...
Reply:Lots of padding and plasters work for breaking in new hiking boots so i%26#039;m sure it will work for skates as well. also i%26#039;d suggest thick socks.
Reply:well you have to skate aloy to break it in and it usually happens for new skates people.
Reply:blister plasters?
Reply:I use compeed and thick skiing socks to break my new skates in!!!
FISH
New Skates.. Blisters :(?
Heya Me!!! DO NOT wear damp socks in your skate!! As someone already mentioned, you could get mold in your skates . . . but also some premature cracking in the leather. Be careful of online sources - there is a lot of supposed %26quot;information%26quot; written by the %26quot;public%26quot; and not all of it is necessary %26quot;correct%26quot;.
Blisters happen because there is a bit of room in that area of the skate . . . that will cause your foot to move in there and the friction may result in a %26quot;lovely%26quot; blister.
DO NOT wear thick socks - not just because it could bunch up and cause more foot pain . . . but the room in your skate will actually get bigger because of the thickness . . . and when you wear tights, you%26#039;ll find that you feet will slide all over the place.
I have found that putting a clean bunga pad directly onto the blistered area helped. It fills the gap where it%26#039;s causing friction, but it dispurses any pressure in the area. Not to knock anyone else%26#039;s answer (afterall it works for them), but I have found that bandaids can still add to the rubbing at the non-sticking part. And make up sponges can build up pressure and tightness in that particular area (whereas the bunga pads keep it dispursed). The bunga pads made it tolerable to continue skating and keep the blister from getting any worse . . . but just remember to clean the bunga pads well after each use!
If anything, skate in short bursts and take your boots off to give your feet a break too! In time it just gets better. Work on edges, crossovers, turns . . . . besides it helping to break in your skates, it will improve your skating in the meantime!!
Good luck (and congrats on your new skates!)! :)
Reply:oh the common blisters i use to get them all the time with new boots! a few tips make sure the first hook is left un done for a couple of weeks to help with bending and will soften the leather better, as for blisters i tried everything the only thing which worked for me is the round make up pads make sure you put a plaster on first then the pad and then the sock as if you dont the pad will stick to the blister and hurts!! done skate with wet socks as you will develop athlete%26#039;s foot and this is not nice. i also use bunga pads which are a life saver to skates! usually if the make up pads dont work try cutting a hole in the middle and place over the blister and use some tape to keep in place while skating.
hope this helps!
emma x
Reply:It deppends on what level your skates are. If you are a high level the wet socks work good. If you are at a lower level then you will only get soggy skates. A high level is about double loop and up and anything lower you should be okay without the wet socks. If you decide not to try the wet socks then you can get bister pads called bunga pads. They work soooo great. You can find them at this website but they are caled slippos....
http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/de...
I would sugest that you do not wear extra socks. It will just cause more blistering
Reply:first of all do not i repeat do not put a damp cloth inside your skate it will cause mold to grow and you will have stinky feet too..
blisters are all apart of skating... your skates should fit like a glove with the normal tights or stockings on and a footy or anklet sock over them. your skate will hide the anklet... invest in alot of band aids and get some foot soak er and soak your feet after each lesson.... apply an antibiotic cream. use your band aids as a cushion while your waring them as well.. it will help.... remember, the more you ware your skates (while actually skating) the faster your will break them in.
you can also invest in a boot oil and rub it in to your boots to make the leather more supple , but only on the out side of the boot dear.... waring the skates with out actually training in them will not work. you have to actually be training in them to break them in.. after a while at least 10 days of straight training your blisters will become callas and you will not feel them anymore... have fun and keep skating... dont give up... no pain no gain... i always say.
cheers
mystic
Reply:I have never heard anything good about the old wet sock trick. What are you wearing on your feet when you skate? Socks may cause friction and lead to blisters. Nylons, tights or dress socks usually work better. The next time you skate, try to cover your exsisting blisters....I hear Nuskin works. Or try using round makeup sponges to add a little more padding.
Reply:i bake my skates, which softens the leather. Then you put your foot in it and it breaks them in Eventually your feet will just get used to it but yeah it kinda sucks
Reply:You may have to use some padding, give it ice. It will get better as you breakdown your boots. Welcome to the wirld of figuere skating.
Reply:Ice it. and you may have to stay oof it for a bit. it will get better, once you%26#039;ve broken your boots.
Reply:if they keep rubbing really bad then take them back and complain or if they are not that bad then try and wear them as much as poss to break them in also suggest wearing a few layers of socks :)
Reply:same thing happened to me!! You should get theese pads called bunga pads.. They%26#039;re fantastic! They last forever... They cost around $15 each...
Reply:Lots of padding and plasters work for breaking in new hiking boots so i%26#039;m sure it will work for skates as well. also i%26#039;d suggest thick socks.
Reply:well you have to skate aloy to break it in and it usually happens for new skates people.
Reply:blister plasters?
Reply:I use compeed and thick skiing socks to break my new skates in!!!
FISH
Aggressive inline skates in toronto?
Hey, do you guys know where I can buy any aggressive inline skates in Toronto, not downtown (but only if I have to go). I am looking for Rollerblade TRS alpha 7%26#039;s , downtown 3%26#039;s and then the remz morales or anything else I can get a look at and try on. So far I have only been able to find these skates online through sites like aggressivemall.com or rollerwarehouse.com. Id prefer not to buy it shipped if you know anything tell me, thanks.
Aggressive inline skates in toronto?
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Aggressive inline skates in toronto?
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Are hockey skates worth 400$?
I am a young hockey player and recently i spotted the new Mission fuel 110-Ag%26#039;s in a USA hockey magazine, i fell in love with the skates. They are 400$ though but comes with a free stick, does anyone have these skates and are they any good, or do you think it is worth the 400$ to buy them?
Are hockey skates worth 400$?
i am also a hockey player, i play for a AAA team here in canada, and yes if i had the money i would buy those skates becasue i am a agile player, those skates are made for player like me. it will upgrade ur game my line mate also has those but he got them as a gift. if skates would not help then tell me why would mats sundin skate on $3000. dont listen to the guys who said that they dont work. its not only mats sundin its all of the nhl players. if you are a power forward then ur best bet is to go with fuel XP, thats for big some what heavy power forwards who drive the corners and play the body, the AG%26#039;s are for players like St. Louis, fast players who use there legs alot. expensive stuff is worth it they dont just raise the price because the product looks good, the expensive stuff has been resarched a lot, since it comes with a stick go for it
Reply:Skates are the most important equipment to have, make sure they fit properly, and have a pro help you if possible. Some roller five wheel speed skates cost $1100. It%26#039;s never too much to make you better,
Reply:I don%26#039;t play hockey, but my friend does, and I think that might be a little too much for skates. Look at other stores before you make up your mind.
Reply:Do ebay.......you might get more for them there.
Reply:ok i have been playing hockey since i was 2.
the ag skate aren%26#039;t worth that. look at the s-500 skates by mission. i have them and love them and they are for sale on hockey1.com for 269.99 with a free mission M1 stick.
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Are hockey skates worth 400$?
i am also a hockey player, i play for a AAA team here in canada, and yes if i had the money i would buy those skates becasue i am a agile player, those skates are made for player like me. it will upgrade ur game my line mate also has those but he got them as a gift. if skates would not help then tell me why would mats sundin skate on $3000. dont listen to the guys who said that they dont work. its not only mats sundin its all of the nhl players. if you are a power forward then ur best bet is to go with fuel XP, thats for big some what heavy power forwards who drive the corners and play the body, the AG%26#039;s are for players like St. Louis, fast players who use there legs alot. expensive stuff is worth it they dont just raise the price because the product looks good, the expensive stuff has been resarched a lot, since it comes with a stick go for it
Reply:Skates are the most important equipment to have, make sure they fit properly, and have a pro help you if possible. Some roller five wheel speed skates cost $1100. It%26#039;s never too much to make you better,
Reply:I don%26#039;t play hockey, but my friend does, and I think that might be a little too much for skates. Look at other stores before you make up your mind.
Reply:Do ebay.......you might get more for them there.
Reply:ok i have been playing hockey since i was 2.
the ag skate aren%26#039;t worth that. look at the s-500 skates by mission. i have them and love them and they are for sale on hockey1.com for 269.99 with a free mission M1 stick.
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Need some help with skates for hockey?
I am attempting to start up playing roller hockey again in my adulthood and I need help finding the right kind of skates. My feet are quite wide 12.5 wide or a 13 shoe size. Also, I played football for years and have a minor Foppa case(a.k.a. weak ankles) although not as severe as his. Is there a certain brand or even specific skate model I should look at that carries wider skates with extra ankle support? Any help would be very much appreciated, thank you all!
Need some help with skates for hockey?
I have a size 15 EE wide shoe, and Size 13 skate, I found that the roller hockey skates I liked the best were Bauers and Nikes, go to HockeyMonkey.com or HockeyGiant.com and take a look around, I found a nice pair for a decent price. Good luck.
Plain Ol%26#039;- The problem with having size 13 wide skates is it is VERY rare to find them in a store, I have played hockey all my life, and I would go place to place searching for a skate that fit, and i would always end up ordering them from the store anyways which makes trying them on not an option. If you order them online you can always send them back usually at no cost to you, what I did was ordered two pairs that fit on my credit card and sent back the ones that didn%26#039;t feel right, getting a full refund. 13 wide is not very common, so sometimes its the only option.
Reply:Mission is usually wider than TOUR or RBK
Reply:Don%26#039;t follow the first answer%26#039;s advice. As always, you should always try the skates on before you buy them. different brands fit differently, so make sure you try it on. Go to a proshop and get fitted at the very least if they don%26#039;t have a skate in stock that will fit- possible because of your wide foot.
And ask them about getting it baked. I don%26#039;t know about roller skates, but Hockey skates can be put in a special oven to be heated before you put them on so they form fit to your feet. Doing that if you can and just tying them up tightly enough should be enough for your ankles.
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Need some help with skates for hockey?
I have a size 15 EE wide shoe, and Size 13 skate, I found that the roller hockey skates I liked the best were Bauers and Nikes, go to HockeyMonkey.com or HockeyGiant.com and take a look around, I found a nice pair for a decent price. Good luck.
Plain Ol%26#039;- The problem with having size 13 wide skates is it is VERY rare to find them in a store, I have played hockey all my life, and I would go place to place searching for a skate that fit, and i would always end up ordering them from the store anyways which makes trying them on not an option. If you order them online you can always send them back usually at no cost to you, what I did was ordered two pairs that fit on my credit card and sent back the ones that didn%26#039;t feel right, getting a full refund. 13 wide is not very common, so sometimes its the only option.
Reply:Mission is usually wider than TOUR or RBK
Reply:Don%26#039;t follow the first answer%26#039;s advice. As always, you should always try the skates on before you buy them. different brands fit differently, so make sure you try it on. Go to a proshop and get fitted at the very least if they don%26#039;t have a skate in stock that will fit- possible because of your wide foot.
And ask them about getting it baked. I don%26#039;t know about roller skates, but Hockey skates can be put in a special oven to be heated before you put them on so they form fit to your feet. Doing that if you can and just tying them up tightly enough should be enough for your ankles.
flower
What kind of ice skates should i buy?
i am just starting ice skating and i was wondering what would be the best kind. Also would i get recreational ice skates or figure skates. i am starting lessons so wat would be best.
from ***** sporting goods would be best
pictures too please!
What kind of ice skates should i buy?
Recreational skates are pretty much the same as figure skates- there are three types of skates- speed skates, hockey skates, and figure skates. Usually recreational refers to how the skate is used, recreationally meaning that it is used once a month or less and used for basic skating not learning anything %26quot;fancy%26quot;. I would suggest going to your local ice rink/pro shop and being fitted for skates. Dick%26#039;s sporting goods does not sell very good ice skates for a skater who is beginning to skate, they sell skates that aren%26#039;t very high quality and won%26#039;t last you very long. I would suggest getting a Riedell Blue Ribbon skate http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... or Jackson Classique skates http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames... I prefer Riedell over Jackson skates, but everybody has a different opinion about which are better. It will cost you around $100-$150 to get a decent pair of beginning skates.
Reply:Dick%26#039;s sells inexpensive skates. Play it Again Sports sometimes will have inexpensive skates that are OK.
These are both good options for a first pair of skates. Bear in mind that you won%26#039;t want these for long. They are just to get you out of the rental skates, and to get you started.
Once you do more than just skating in circles with your friends at the public skating sessions you will want better skates. This will depend if you are doing Hockey, Speed Skating ot Figure. Yes, girls to play hockey (not against boys) and it is a little more civilized than how the boys play.
The pro shop at the rink and an instructor at the rink will be the best to guide you.
Note: For figure skating, I really like Jackson. Their lower end are great, and the hinged boot at the high end will save your joints when you start jumping.
Reply:if you have tried figure skating, done lots of research and really are sure you want to do it then great. I am a beginning figure skater and I am starting lessons in a few days. I got the Riedell Red Ribbon figure skates. They are good skates without being too expensive. (around $100). they have a couple models lower than that but ***** or Dunhams does not sell anything past Riedell White Ribbon which is one model lower than the Red Ribbon.
i really suggest Riedell skates and also get the best blade you can buy.
go to www.riedellskates.com and see which model suits your needs the most for your budget.
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from ***** sporting goods would be best
pictures too please!
What kind of ice skates should i buy?
Recreational skates are pretty much the same as figure skates- there are three types of skates- speed skates, hockey skates, and figure skates. Usually recreational refers to how the skate is used, recreationally meaning that it is used once a month or less and used for basic skating not learning anything %26quot;fancy%26quot;. I would suggest going to your local ice rink/pro shop and being fitted for skates. Dick%26#039;s sporting goods does not sell very good ice skates for a skater who is beginning to skate, they sell skates that aren%26#039;t very high quality and won%26#039;t last you very long. I would suggest getting a Riedell Blue Ribbon skate http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... or Jackson Classique skates http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames... I prefer Riedell over Jackson skates, but everybody has a different opinion about which are better. It will cost you around $100-$150 to get a decent pair of beginning skates.
Reply:Dick%26#039;s sells inexpensive skates. Play it Again Sports sometimes will have inexpensive skates that are OK.
These are both good options for a first pair of skates. Bear in mind that you won%26#039;t want these for long. They are just to get you out of the rental skates, and to get you started.
Once you do more than just skating in circles with your friends at the public skating sessions you will want better skates. This will depend if you are doing Hockey, Speed Skating ot Figure. Yes, girls to play hockey (not against boys) and it is a little more civilized than how the boys play.
The pro shop at the rink and an instructor at the rink will be the best to guide you.
Note: For figure skating, I really like Jackson. Their lower end are great, and the hinged boot at the high end will save your joints when you start jumping.
Reply:if you have tried figure skating, done lots of research and really are sure you want to do it then great. I am a beginning figure skater and I am starting lessons in a few days. I got the Riedell Red Ribbon figure skates. They are good skates without being too expensive. (around $100). they have a couple models lower than that but ***** or Dunhams does not sell anything past Riedell White Ribbon which is one model lower than the Red Ribbon.
i really suggest Riedell skates and also get the best blade you can buy.
go to www.riedellskates.com and see which model suits your needs the most for your budget.
buying
Breaking in new ice skates? They are Jacksons?
I just got new Jackson Artiste ice skates yesterday, these are my first pair of ice skates because I just started lessons 2 weeks ago. They are very snug, i haven%26#039;t tried them at the ice rink yet but I%26#039;m afraid when I go, I will have a hard time skating with them because they haven%26#039;t been broken in. What do you think?
I%26#039;m wearing them in the house with the blade guards on right now, is that bad?
Thank you! :)
Breaking in new ice skates? They are Jacksons?
That%26#039;s exactly what I do too when I get new skates! Make sure you bend your ankles and knees alot to while wearing them around the house!
I wouldn%26#039;t reccomend the wet sock thing... how bad do you want the inside of your skates wet??
Reply:no thats very good that you are wearing them around the house! that is the first step. Also, have you gotten them heat fitted? It molds them to your feet so it is easier to skate and they are more comfortable. I used to have the same skates you have now but now I use ri sport because I am a higher level and because they werent right for my feet. You just need to bend a lot and wear callus pads incase you get blisters. You can buy these from any drugstore. Something that might also help is to put hot wet socks on and put on your skates. Hope I helped!
Reply:Put a pair of weat socks on and walk around in them everyday this will help break the leather in.
Reply:no thas good! and great choice, alot of my friends have the same skate...it will hurt at first but thats completely normal, all skates hurt at first. just do alot of stroking, and if u can, spins, they help break in a new skate.
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I%26#039;m wearing them in the house with the blade guards on right now, is that bad?
Thank you! :)
Breaking in new ice skates? They are Jacksons?
That%26#039;s exactly what I do too when I get new skates! Make sure you bend your ankles and knees alot to while wearing them around the house!
I wouldn%26#039;t reccomend the wet sock thing... how bad do you want the inside of your skates wet??
Reply:no thats very good that you are wearing them around the house! that is the first step. Also, have you gotten them heat fitted? It molds them to your feet so it is easier to skate and they are more comfortable. I used to have the same skates you have now but now I use ri sport because I am a higher level and because they werent right for my feet. You just need to bend a lot and wear callus pads incase you get blisters. You can buy these from any drugstore. Something that might also help is to put hot wet socks on and put on your skates. Hope I helped!
Reply:Put a pair of weat socks on and walk around in them everyday this will help break the leather in.
Reply:no thas good! and great choice, alot of my friends have the same skate...it will hurt at first but thats completely normal, all skates hurt at first. just do alot of stroking, and if u can, spins, they help break in a new skate.
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Poll: Quad Skates, Rollerblades or Ice Skates? Which Do You Prefer?
I prefer quad skates but I can work all three very nicely! How about you?
Poll: Quad Skates, Rollerblades or Ice Skates? Which Do You Prefer?
Ice skates! What%26#039;s weird is that I used to take lessons and compete, but I was never able to rollerskate or rollerblade very well at all...can%26#039;t ride a bike either ;)
Reply:I prefer no broken bones, so plain feet, thank you.
Reply:Ice Skates!!
Reply:Blades, thank you! I used to be a hard core quad user and always had to watch out for all the cracks, little piles of sand or dirt and balance.
Now I have looong racing blades with five wheels.
I don%26#039;t have to be concerned about cracks or little mounds of sand and the platform I stand on is huge!
Blades for me!
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Reply:Quad skates what are those? Any way I don%26#039;t do any of those I skateboard. =]
But if I had to pick out of what you said I would say that Ice skating is the most fun because you do not get really sweaty after skating because you are skating on ice.
heehee they should make ice skateboarding they already have carpet boarding .heheheee
Reply:umm...none of them.
Reply:rollerblades
Reply:Ice skates! I love ice skating with my friends!
Reply:i truly envy u. Though i have passed by the Austrian Alps at Innusbruck, I couldn%26#039;t work any of those mentioned by u. Next time, sure!
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Poll: Quad Skates, Rollerblades or Ice Skates? Which Do You Prefer?
Ice skates! What%26#039;s weird is that I used to take lessons and compete, but I was never able to rollerskate or rollerblade very well at all...can%26#039;t ride a bike either ;)
Reply:I prefer no broken bones, so plain feet, thank you.
Reply:Ice Skates!!
Reply:Blades, thank you! I used to be a hard core quad user and always had to watch out for all the cracks, little piles of sand or dirt and balance.
Now I have looong racing blades with five wheels.
I don%26#039;t have to be concerned about cracks or little mounds of sand and the platform I stand on is huge!
Blades for me!
.
Reply:Quad skates what are those? Any way I don%26#039;t do any of those I skateboard. =]
But if I had to pick out of what you said I would say that Ice skating is the most fun because you do not get really sweaty after skating because you are skating on ice.
heehee they should make ice skateboarding they already have carpet boarding .heheheee
Reply:umm...none of them.
Reply:rollerblades
Reply:Ice skates! I love ice skating with my friends!
Reply:i truly envy u. Though i have passed by the Austrian Alps at Innusbruck, I couldn%26#039;t work any of those mentioned by u. Next time, sure!
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Sharpening Figure Skates...?
So I%26#039;m having my skates sharpened for the first time and I just want to know what I should expect when I go skating. Is there anything I need to do?
Sharpening Figure Skates...?
Well, first of all I assume you got your skates quite recently because it%26#039;s good to sharpen them often so the transition won%26#039;t be too long from dull to sharp.
Basically do a few snowplow pushes against the wall to wear them down just a little. Sharpened skates grip the ice really well and slow you down, and ice skating is about gliding on the ice not so much in it.
I also have heard of skaters using a wood block or something to dull them before going on the ice, but I%26#039;ve never seen it and don%26#039;t know the results so I wouldn%26#039;t recommend it.
Make sure you use all your edges evenly. I know some edges are less comfortable for you than others (though they should all be even), but you need to wear it down evenly. This also means to evenly dull the whole blade, even though you%26#039;ll notice the back is probably still very sharp.
Tip: If you gently slide your fingernail across the blade, a sharp blade will take a layer right off. If it doesn%26#039;t then it%26#039;s obvious they are dull. However if you are slipping anyway then you already know.
Reply:well, u need to sharpen them at intervals so the change isnt too drastic to handle.
where i get mine done, the best avialable, they are RLY sharp when u first get em done.
ask the ppl to dull them down a little for u if its been a while since they were sharpened.
but it will be a little wierd for a day or so if they are rly sharp but ull get used to them.
tanning
Sharpening Figure Skates...?
Well, first of all I assume you got your skates quite recently because it%26#039;s good to sharpen them often so the transition won%26#039;t be too long from dull to sharp.
Basically do a few snowplow pushes against the wall to wear them down just a little. Sharpened skates grip the ice really well and slow you down, and ice skating is about gliding on the ice not so much in it.
I also have heard of skaters using a wood block or something to dull them before going on the ice, but I%26#039;ve never seen it and don%26#039;t know the results so I wouldn%26#039;t recommend it.
Make sure you use all your edges evenly. I know some edges are less comfortable for you than others (though they should all be even), but you need to wear it down evenly. This also means to evenly dull the whole blade, even though you%26#039;ll notice the back is probably still very sharp.
Tip: If you gently slide your fingernail across the blade, a sharp blade will take a layer right off. If it doesn%26#039;t then it%26#039;s obvious they are dull. However if you are slipping anyway then you already know.
Reply:well, u need to sharpen them at intervals so the change isnt too drastic to handle.
where i get mine done, the best avialable, they are RLY sharp when u first get em done.
ask the ppl to dull them down a little for u if its been a while since they were sharpened.
but it will be a little wierd for a day or so if they are rly sharp but ull get used to them.
tanning
Inline skates?
I am having a party at the roller skating rink tomorrow and I was practicing skating in them up and down the driveway tonight. I came inside after about 5 minutes because my feet were hurting so bad it they were pulsing %26amp; going numb! How can I make my skates comfortable (maybe shoe inserts??) or adjust my skating technique to make my feet hurt less?
Thanks.
Inline skates?
try putting on longer socks and maybe thicker socks. try this technique out to see which one is most comfortable for you. good luck skating
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Thanks.
Inline skates?
try putting on longer socks and maybe thicker socks. try this technique out to see which one is most comfortable for you. good luck skating
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Ice skates??
I just want to know what good ice skates there are. I mean, I have heard of loads but not sure what%26#039;s best, not too expensive but can go quite high. (not figure skating skates, but ice hockey skates).
Any tips will be appreciated!
Ice skates??
This issue is best decided/discussed with your coach. There are MANY different types and brands of ice skates, but they all depend on how good of a skater you are, and how serious you are about the sport. So, talk with your coach, that%26#039;s all i can say.
Goodluck(:
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Any tips will be appreciated!
Ice skates??
This issue is best decided/discussed with your coach. There are MANY different types and brands of ice skates, but they all depend on how good of a skater you are, and how serious you are about the sport. So, talk with your coach, that%26#039;s all i can say.
Goodluck(:
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Figure skates vs. hockey skates?
i am a beginner skater and i just wanted to know if it is easier to skate in figure skates or hockey skates.
Figure skates vs. hockey skates?
despite what people are saying, hockey skate blades are actually THINNER than figure skate blades. ask someone in a pro shop or do the research for yourself if you dont believe me. only goalie blades are as thick as figure blades. hockey skates have less of an edge and are flatter which may make them look thicker but they are in fact thinner. i have both and have skated in both and i personally prefer figure skates. i figure skate and play hockey. hockey skates have more of a rock to them and are easier to just fall by rocking forward or back. hockey skates blades are not as long as figure skate blades. figure skates have toe picks and the back end of a blade to help you not fall. but be careful of the toe pick....if you hit it while going forward it will also make you fall. best bet is to try each...rent them on a public skating session and see what your personal preference is!!
the blade of a hockey skate is curved in the front and the back. they are built for maneuvering and speed. the blade of a figure skate has a jagged edge on the front aka the toe pick. the back unlike the hockey skate comes strait out. the blade of a figure skate has less of a curve on it for stability and smoothness of ride.
also if you plan on learning figure skating moves..spins...jumps etc...deffinitely get figure skates. you wont be able to even attempt them in hockey skates.
Reply:It all depends on what you want to do. Hokey players will vow that hockey is harder, figure skaters will vow that their sport is harder. As a figure skater I%26#039;d say go for figure skating. You can learn a lot, and it is a very graceful and elegant sport.
Good Luck!
Reply:There both pretty much the same.. But I guess I%26#039;d go with hockey because most likely the blade you skate on is a bit thicker.
Reply:there both about the same...but figure skating is my favourite and much more impressive for others to watch!
-the blades of figure skates are much thinner and have a corrosive tip
-hockey skates have a thicker blade and are much easier to stop/start
xx
Reply:ok first of all hockey skates blades are not thicker. hockey skates are much harder and better bcuz figure skates have the toepick at the top so its easier to push off. where as hockey skates do not. hockey skates are harder + better
Reply:figure skates it is easier and looks more better for figure skating and it%26#039;s the right one too!
Reply:Well obviously if u are a figure skater you have to stick with FIGURE skates and if u are a hockey player you should stick with HOCKEY skates. But i think hockey skates are easier cuz the blade is a bit thicker=P
Reply:hockey, less flexible and there is no toe pick to catch
Reply:figure skates are way easyer
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Figure skates vs. hockey skates?
despite what people are saying, hockey skate blades are actually THINNER than figure skate blades. ask someone in a pro shop or do the research for yourself if you dont believe me. only goalie blades are as thick as figure blades. hockey skates have less of an edge and are flatter which may make them look thicker but they are in fact thinner. i have both and have skated in both and i personally prefer figure skates. i figure skate and play hockey. hockey skates have more of a rock to them and are easier to just fall by rocking forward or back. hockey skates blades are not as long as figure skate blades. figure skates have toe picks and the back end of a blade to help you not fall. but be careful of the toe pick....if you hit it while going forward it will also make you fall. best bet is to try each...rent them on a public skating session and see what your personal preference is!!
the blade of a hockey skate is curved in the front and the back. they are built for maneuvering and speed. the blade of a figure skate has a jagged edge on the front aka the toe pick. the back unlike the hockey skate comes strait out. the blade of a figure skate has less of a curve on it for stability and smoothness of ride.
also if you plan on learning figure skating moves..spins...jumps etc...deffinitely get figure skates. you wont be able to even attempt them in hockey skates.
Reply:It all depends on what you want to do. Hokey players will vow that hockey is harder, figure skaters will vow that their sport is harder. As a figure skater I%26#039;d say go for figure skating. You can learn a lot, and it is a very graceful and elegant sport.
Good Luck!
Reply:There both pretty much the same.. But I guess I%26#039;d go with hockey because most likely the blade you skate on is a bit thicker.
Reply:there both about the same...but figure skating is my favourite and much more impressive for others to watch!
-the blades of figure skates are much thinner and have a corrosive tip
-hockey skates have a thicker blade and are much easier to stop/start
xx
Reply:ok first of all hockey skates blades are not thicker. hockey skates are much harder and better bcuz figure skates have the toepick at the top so its easier to push off. where as hockey skates do not. hockey skates are harder + better
Reply:figure skates it is easier and looks more better for figure skating and it%26#039;s the right one too!
Reply:Well obviously if u are a figure skater you have to stick with FIGURE skates and if u are a hockey player you should stick with HOCKEY skates. But i think hockey skates are easier cuz the blade is a bit thicker=P
Reply:hockey, less flexible and there is no toe pick to catch
Reply:figure skates are way easyer
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Optimum Skates Weight?
HI, I want to know what is the site which said something about skates that are light isn%26#039;t necessarily the best. Also, there is something like there is a %26quot;best weight%26quot; of skates depending on the weight of the skater. Anyone has any clue?
It say that the weight of the skates actually make you just higher rather than when you%26#039;re barefooted, that you actually need the weight of the skate.
I can%26#039;t remember the site but I kind of need the site for quotation.
Thanks.
Optimum Skates Weight?
I don%26#039;t know if these would be helpful, but I tried!!!
Boot Problems and Boot Solutions - Part One of a Two Part Series (see under Problems)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/shell.asp...
Boot Problems and Boot Solutions - Part Two of a Two Part Series
http://www.usfigureskating.org/shell.asp...
http://www.paramountskates.com/ourblades... (if you scroll down, it gets into percentage changes that result from changing from traditional blades/boots to new lightweight blades/boots.)
Too technical - but it%26#039;s related
Influence of figure skating skates on vertical jumping performance
http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/...
Effect of the wear of skates on performance in vertical jump
http://m.haguenauer.free.fr/Isb_01.pdf
I don%26#039;t know if I%26#039;ve actually read something about the weight of skates, but I%26#039;ve definitely heard about weight of skates actually helping the jump. If I%26#039;m not mistaken, artistic quad skaters muscle their jumps, so the weight of the skates helps them . . . I would think it%26#039;d be the same principle for %26quot;ice%26quot; figure skating. At the same time, all the rage is in lightweight boots/blades now . . . and almost everything you read about them are on a positive note (thus far from what I read).
It would be interesting to read the original article you are thinking of! Good luck!! (Glad to see you back! :) )
Reply:What kind of skates? roller, ice or something else.
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It say that the weight of the skates actually make you just higher rather than when you%26#039;re barefooted, that you actually need the weight of the skate.
I can%26#039;t remember the site but I kind of need the site for quotation.
Thanks.
Optimum Skates Weight?
I don%26#039;t know if these would be helpful, but I tried!!!
Boot Problems and Boot Solutions - Part One of a Two Part Series (see under Problems)
http://www.usfigureskating.org/shell.asp...
Boot Problems and Boot Solutions - Part Two of a Two Part Series
http://www.usfigureskating.org/shell.asp...
http://www.paramountskates.com/ourblades... (if you scroll down, it gets into percentage changes that result from changing from traditional blades/boots to new lightweight blades/boots.)
Too technical - but it%26#039;s related
Influence of figure skating skates on vertical jumping performance
http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/...
Effect of the wear of skates on performance in vertical jump
http://m.haguenauer.free.fr/Isb_01.pdf
I don%26#039;t know if I%26#039;ve actually read something about the weight of skates, but I%26#039;ve definitely heard about weight of skates actually helping the jump. If I%26#039;m not mistaken, artistic quad skaters muscle their jumps, so the weight of the skates helps them . . . I would think it%26#039;d be the same principle for %26quot;ice%26quot; figure skating. At the same time, all the rage is in lightweight boots/blades now . . . and almost everything you read about them are on a positive note (thus far from what I read).
It would be interesting to read the original article you are thinking of! Good luck!! (Glad to see you back! :) )
Reply:What kind of skates? roller, ice or something else.
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Wide Toddler feet need figure skates?
My daughter wears a size 12 youth shoe, at 5 years old. She wants figure skates. We bought her skates according to the sizing charts, and bought her a size 12 skate. These proved to be way too small for her. We then went with CCM figure skates, which are proportedly larger skates and tend to run true to size and went with a size 13 skate. She cried when we tried to squeeze her foot into it. Is there any YOUTH skate that is actually wide width, like adult selections do?
Wide Toddler feet need figure skates?
Yes. If you go to a real skate shop - one with a knowledgeable skate pro - you can have them order skates that will fit her. And yes, you can get some brands in wider widths.
Fitting skates, as you%26#039;ve noticed, isn%26#039;t as simple as it seems. Skate fit varies by manufacturer. I wore a size 4.5 in Reidell, but I wear a size 6 in Harlick. Then, to top that off, different manufacturer%26#039;s boots fit differently. Reidells, again as an example, are a good, moderately priced boot that%26#039;s sort of a medium width. SP-Teri%26#039;s tend to have a wider toe box, so fit wider feet better. Others have a narrower heel, or a narrow toe box. And within each manufacturer, you can get skates at a variety of widths, even for kids. Mine are always wide!
So I suggest you look at figure skates, and try a reputable pro shop. You can ask one of the coaches at your local rink, or get the phone number of their skating school director and call her. They%26#039;ll be able to advise you on where to go.
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Wide Toddler feet need figure skates?
Yes. If you go to a real skate shop - one with a knowledgeable skate pro - you can have them order skates that will fit her. And yes, you can get some brands in wider widths.
Fitting skates, as you%26#039;ve noticed, isn%26#039;t as simple as it seems. Skate fit varies by manufacturer. I wore a size 4.5 in Reidell, but I wear a size 6 in Harlick. Then, to top that off, different manufacturer%26#039;s boots fit differently. Reidells, again as an example, are a good, moderately priced boot that%26#039;s sort of a medium width. SP-Teri%26#039;s tend to have a wider toe box, so fit wider feet better. Others have a narrower heel, or a narrow toe box. And within each manufacturer, you can get skates at a variety of widths, even for kids. Mine are always wide!
So I suggest you look at figure skates, and try a reputable pro shop. You can ask one of the coaches at your local rink, or get the phone number of their skating school director and call her. They%26#039;ll be able to advise you on where to go.
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New skates?
I have been skating for about 2 years. I have learned almost all my single jumps and have started double jumps. I was wondering what skates are recommended for my level, because I have had the same skates since I started skating and want a pair with some more ankle support.
New skates?
I%26#039;m in the exact same place that you are. I got my skates a while ago, and they are meant for people starting their doubles and axels. They are Risports- Excellence. Risport is a somewhat uncommon brand, but I%26#039;m not sure why. They prevent many blisters that other brands cause and they are relativly easier to break in. The sizes are somewhat confusing because they are italian skates, so ask your coach, he/she might be able to help you.
Happy Skating. :)
Reply:I would probably suggest getting a Riedell Silver Star boot with a MK Professional K-Pick Parabolic blade
just to be sure you can check out the recommendations for boots and blades based on your level
boots- http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/riedell...
blades- http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/riedell...
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New skates?
I%26#039;m in the exact same place that you are. I got my skates a while ago, and they are meant for people starting their doubles and axels. They are Risports- Excellence. Risport is a somewhat uncommon brand, but I%26#039;m not sure why. They prevent many blisters that other brands cause and they are relativly easier to break in. The sizes are somewhat confusing because they are italian skates, so ask your coach, he/she might be able to help you.
Happy Skating. :)
Reply:I would probably suggest getting a Riedell Silver Star boot with a MK Professional K-Pick Parabolic blade
just to be sure you can check out the recommendations for boots and blades based on your level
boots- http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/riedell...
blades- http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/riedell...
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Inline skates : Proffesion advice please.?
Dear people,
I am a semi professional inline skater, and I want to buy a new pair of blades.
the problem is that I want Agressive skates, but at same time I want speed (and easiness) If I buy agressive skates, will I fall behind while skatin wiz people wiz non-Argessive skates, which have bigger wheels.
Agressive blads have smaller wheels, and speed skates have bigger wheels. What can I do? what should I do? I want Speed and grinding on rials
Inline skates : Proffesion advice please.?
just buy two sets of wheels, and interchange. if you can use larger diameter wheels in aggressive blades. idk
Reply:The idk at the end was a hint for a bad answer.
Aggressive skates top out at 59mm.
Smallest (cheap) rec wheels are 82mm.
No way will they fit. Report It
Reply:Is that %26quot;professional%26quot; in that you either earn money by skating or at least have skates given to you?
If you are that good at agressive skating, you don%26#039;t want compromise skates for agressive.
Get two pairs of skates. A great pair for your professional work and a pair of rec skates for skating with others.
You might want to look into %26quot;street%26quot; skates. They are not as fast as the better rec or fitness skates but are more manueverable. You can use them for some mild jumps and for dancing around slalom cones as a crossover between agressive and rec skates. I suppose that you could attach some grind plates and do some sole grinds with them.
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I am a semi professional inline skater, and I want to buy a new pair of blades.
the problem is that I want Agressive skates, but at same time I want speed (and easiness) If I buy agressive skates, will I fall behind while skatin wiz people wiz non-Argessive skates, which have bigger wheels.
Agressive blads have smaller wheels, and speed skates have bigger wheels. What can I do? what should I do? I want Speed and grinding on rials
Inline skates : Proffesion advice please.?
just buy two sets of wheels, and interchange. if you can use larger diameter wheels in aggressive blades. idk
Reply:The idk at the end was a hint for a bad answer.
Aggressive skates top out at 59mm.
Smallest (cheap) rec wheels are 82mm.
No way will they fit. Report It
Reply:Is that %26quot;professional%26quot; in that you either earn money by skating or at least have skates given to you?
If you are that good at agressive skating, you don%26#039;t want compromise skates for agressive.
Get two pairs of skates. A great pair for your professional work and a pair of rec skates for skating with others.
You might want to look into %26quot;street%26quot; skates. They are not as fast as the better rec or fitness skates but are more manueverable. You can use them for some mild jumps and for dancing around slalom cones as a crossover between agressive and rec skates. I suppose that you could attach some grind plates and do some sole grinds with them.
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Roller skates and edges?
hey..me again..i went a head and purchased a pair of quad skates online (no one sells skates around here). I tried them out last night and it felt good although i seem to remember getting more of an edge before. The weels on these new skates are fixed...they dont bend with the edge on crossovers so i have to pick up the front wheel of the inside skates when doing them. Is there a way to adjust that or is that just the way it is and i am remembering wrong. I just remember being able to lean more into a turn.
Roller skates and edges?
Hello Rebecca! You need to loosen your trucks. Turn your skates over. Between your wheels are %26quot;shocks%26quot;. There are nuts that you can loosen and tighten. There are skate tools to do this or you can just use a wrench/socket wrench. Turn the nut to the left and loosen a bit at a time. You should be able to rock your skates from side to side when you have them on, but not too much or you%26#039;ll just topple over or hurt your ankle or your skates could fall apart. Anyway, you probably will not get the adjustment right on your first try, but just keep working it until you get the right feel. Also make sure that your wheels spin well too...if they are too tight, it makes it difficult to turn too. If you have a skating rink near you, they are usually happy to assist a fellow skater get the right feel. Have fun skating!! Mimosa Mama Dutchland Derby Rollers
Reply:I%26#039;m pretty sure that depends on the skate. Some skates do allow you to adjust them (is it the truck?) so you can get more edge. Others are rigid, and don%26#039;t allow adjustments. You could contact the company you bought the skates through to check, or the manufacturer of the skates.
My quad skates make great edges, and they are adjustable.
loan
Roller skates and edges?
Hello Rebecca! You need to loosen your trucks. Turn your skates over. Between your wheels are %26quot;shocks%26quot;. There are nuts that you can loosen and tighten. There are skate tools to do this or you can just use a wrench/socket wrench. Turn the nut to the left and loosen a bit at a time. You should be able to rock your skates from side to side when you have them on, but not too much or you%26#039;ll just topple over or hurt your ankle or your skates could fall apart. Anyway, you probably will not get the adjustment right on your first try, but just keep working it until you get the right feel. Also make sure that your wheels spin well too...if they are too tight, it makes it difficult to turn too. If you have a skating rink near you, they are usually happy to assist a fellow skater get the right feel. Have fun skating!! Mimosa Mama Dutchland Derby Rollers
Reply:I%26#039;m pretty sure that depends on the skate. Some skates do allow you to adjust them (is it the truck?) so you can get more edge. Others are rigid, and don%26#039;t allow adjustments. You could contact the company you bought the skates through to check, or the manufacturer of the skates.
My quad skates make great edges, and they are adjustable.
loan
Question about purchasing ice skates?
im going to the store dunhams soon to buy recreational ice skates, and i was wondering what to look for? I dont want big chunky plasic ones, becuase those seam to hurt my feet
so i was thinking about buying these skates that look like figure skates but it doesnt say that they are, they have laces and like a heel on them, and they are a white leather.
If i do buy figure skates would that be a problem?, are they harder to skate in than recreational skates?
thanks so much for the help!
Question about purchasing ice skates?
If you want skates for recreational purposes that are inexpensive but durable you need to look at Jacksons. They are the brand I recommend for first starting out and recreational because of the quality.
Reply:Usually recreational skates are typically figure skates. You know if a skate is a figure skate if it has a toe pick (the jagged teeth on the front toe of a blade) on it otherwise it is most likely a hockey skate. Figure skates are easier to learn to skate in than hockey skates. Good luck!
Reply:the ones you are mentioning are the most common ones available. they are durable, and great for protecting your ankles because they lace up above that area and keep it firm. those are the ones i would get.
Reply:BUY FIGURE SKATES LEATHER ONES RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE RIGHT JOB. THEY WILL LAST YOU. DONT EVEN THINK OF GOING CHEAP.SKATING IS AN ART. I WISH YOU MANY HAPPY HOURS OF LEARNING THE ART
Reply:i think a good skate brand for beginners are (Jackson%26#039;s)
dont buy a skate just cause it looks like a figure skate! make sure it is one
a really good think is when ur buying skates have a coach or skater come w/ u and make sure the person thats fitting u knos wt their doin!!!
good luck
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so i was thinking about buying these skates that look like figure skates but it doesnt say that they are, they have laces and like a heel on them, and they are a white leather.
If i do buy figure skates would that be a problem?, are they harder to skate in than recreational skates?
thanks so much for the help!
Question about purchasing ice skates?
If you want skates for recreational purposes that are inexpensive but durable you need to look at Jacksons. They are the brand I recommend for first starting out and recreational because of the quality.
Reply:Usually recreational skates are typically figure skates. You know if a skate is a figure skate if it has a toe pick (the jagged teeth on the front toe of a blade) on it otherwise it is most likely a hockey skate. Figure skates are easier to learn to skate in than hockey skates. Good luck!
Reply:the ones you are mentioning are the most common ones available. they are durable, and great for protecting your ankles because they lace up above that area and keep it firm. those are the ones i would get.
Reply:BUY FIGURE SKATES LEATHER ONES RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE RIGHT JOB. THEY WILL LAST YOU. DONT EVEN THINK OF GOING CHEAP.SKATING IS AN ART. I WISH YOU MANY HAPPY HOURS OF LEARNING THE ART
Reply:i think a good skate brand for beginners are (Jackson%26#039;s)
dont buy a skate just cause it looks like a figure skate! make sure it is one
a really good think is when ur buying skates have a coach or skater come w/ u and make sure the person thats fitting u knos wt their doin!!!
good luck
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Bike or skates?
As spring is blooming I%26#039;m debating what my next invetment should be. I%26#039;m only 13, and will have to save up some money but I would like to get a new bike or a pair of skates. I run a lot of errands for my mom, dropping off things at peoples houses or picking up a little something for the grocery store. I had a pair of skates, but have long since out grown them. I have a bike, but it is technically my mom and we used to love going onyl family bike rides together, adn i would like to do that again. which would be best to look at buying first, a new bike or a piar of skates? If I get skates, should I get the old school iknd with the wheels in a rectangle formation or get in line skate. If I get a bike, what should i be looking for? Thanks for the help!
Bike or skates?
I would choose a bike. because a bike will prob last longer as your feet grow you wouldnt be able to fit them. but another reason is be cuz if u like family fun and want to do it again u should buy the bike
:DDDDDDDD
Reply:You should get a bike because skate when your feet grow to another size you have to buy new skates!!!!
Reply:i would suggest getting a bike for the same reasons everyone else said.
i don%26#039;t thnk the artic persian dude knows that you don%26#039;t study biology when you%26#039;re 13. what a retard...
Reply:You%26#039;re 13? GET A BIOLOGY BOOK AND START STUDYING YOU LAZY BASTARD! lol
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Bike or skates?
I would choose a bike. because a bike will prob last longer as your feet grow you wouldnt be able to fit them. but another reason is be cuz if u like family fun and want to do it again u should buy the bike
:DDDDDDDD
Reply:You should get a bike because skate when your feet grow to another size you have to buy new skates!!!!
Reply:i would suggest getting a bike for the same reasons everyone else said.
i don%26#039;t thnk the artic persian dude knows that you don%26#039;t study biology when you%26#039;re 13. what a retard...
Reply:You%26#039;re 13? GET A BIOLOGY BOOK AND START STUDYING YOU LAZY BASTARD! lol
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Could you skate backwards with rollor blade like ice skates?
if i could skate backwards with rollor blae, would that mean i could skate barkwards with ice skates? andi sit possable to o jumps with rollor blades, if so..is it the same w/ skates?
Could you skate backwards with rollor blade like ice skates?
I find that im not very good at roller blading becouse im a figure skater. Whenever i roller blade I try to do cross overs, go backwards or some different types of strokings (like russian stroking ect), one time i even caught my self before i did a spin on my rollers. you can go backwards on ice skates but i dont see how you can do it on roller blades unless if you do it really slow and carefully. 4 weels and one blade are a lot dif.
Reply:yepp
it will just feel a lil different between concrete and ice
Reply:ya its basically the same thing
JUST PRACTISE
Reply:Of course you can...do the exact same movements !!!
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Could you skate backwards with rollor blade like ice skates?
I find that im not very good at roller blading becouse im a figure skater. Whenever i roller blade I try to do cross overs, go backwards or some different types of strokings (like russian stroking ect), one time i even caught my self before i did a spin on my rollers. you can go backwards on ice skates but i dont see how you can do it on roller blades unless if you do it really slow and carefully. 4 weels and one blade are a lot dif.
Reply:yepp
it will just feel a lil different between concrete and ice
Reply:ya its basically the same thing
JUST PRACTISE
Reply:Of course you can...do the exact same movements !!!
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Bike or skates?
As spring is blooming I%26#039;m debating what my next invetment should be. I%26#039;m only 13, and will have to save up some money but I would like to get a new bike or a pair of skates. I run a lot of errands for my mom, dropping off things at peoples houses or picking up a little something for the grocery store. I had a pair of skates, but have long since out grown them. I have a bike, but it is technically my mom and we used to love going onyl family bike rides together, adn i would like to do that again. which would be best to look at buying first, a new bike or a piar of skates? If I get skates, should I get the old school iknd with the wheels in a rectangle formation or get in line skate. If I get a bike, what should i be looking for? Thanks for the help!
Bike or skates?
well if you want a bike then get one that you can ride comfertably and get one with some gears so that it%26#039;ll be easier to go up hills and such.
Reply:line skates. They are easier to ride and stop on. If a bike get a mountain bike. They are cooler!
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Bike or skates?
well if you want a bike then get one that you can ride comfertably and get one with some gears so that it%26#039;ll be easier to go up hills and such.
Reply:line skates. They are easier to ride and stop on. If a bike get a mountain bike. They are cooler!
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Good Agressive Skates to buy?
So, I%26#039;m 18 now and I%26#039;m looking for a Hobby besides computers and playing shows in Atlanta. I want to start skating again. And I mean rollerblading. I used to trick skate, skateboard, and even the scooter. I never got too serious with it though. Skateboarding and rollerblading I guess you could say I was a beginner I could grind rails do flips on ramps, but that%26#039;s about it. I haven%26#039;t skated in well over four years and I probably won%26#039;t know how to anymore. Anyways, I want to know what%26#039;s some good skates in a price range of 150-210 for a beginner like me? Remember I%26#039;m looking for agressive skates so they have to have a grind plate and preferably removable side plates.
Good Agressive Skates to buy?
man, i miss blading. i was rollerblading for about 2 years, then i moved to lancaster where there arnt many spots. so now ive picked up skateboarding and ive found its much more fun. blading seemed to easy until i hit a certain spot then i coulnt learn anymore tricks.
i have a pair of Shima 7s and they are fricken bomb. perfect flex and super fast grind plates. they come with nice frames (Ground Contol) the only thing that sucked about them were the neoprine liners, but i think they come with better ones now. i dont know ive been out of the aggressive inline scene since September 2007.
i would suggest Razors, Valo, or Remedyz
these companys have the most flex, especially Remedyz
all 3 companys have removable soul plates
their arnt any blades i can say are for beginners, its really on the person and their willingness to try new things. especially in rollerblading you have to have guts to do things or your not really going to get anywhere.
hope this helps
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Good Agressive Skates to buy?
man, i miss blading. i was rollerblading for about 2 years, then i moved to lancaster where there arnt many spots. so now ive picked up skateboarding and ive found its much more fun. blading seemed to easy until i hit a certain spot then i coulnt learn anymore tricks.
i have a pair of Shima 7s and they are fricken bomb. perfect flex and super fast grind plates. they come with nice frames (Ground Contol) the only thing that sucked about them were the neoprine liners, but i think they come with better ones now. i dont know ive been out of the aggressive inline scene since September 2007.
i would suggest Razors, Valo, or Remedyz
these companys have the most flex, especially Remedyz
all 3 companys have removable soul plates
their arnt any blades i can say are for beginners, its really on the person and their willingness to try new things. especially in rollerblading you have to have guts to do things or your not really going to get anywhere.
hope this helps
scooter
Help choosing ice skates?
I haven%26#039;t ice skated in a while, but my fiance and I want to start. He is getting hockey skates. Should I get recreational skates or figure skates? What is the difference between these 2 types of skates? Also, I wear size 6 women%26#039;s..any idea what size I%26#039;d wear in skates? Thanks for reading!
Help choosing ice skates?
If you are only planning on skating every once in a while, I would Just get Recreational Skates. However, if you want to do well and improve on your skating skills, I would get Figure Skates, They Offer more support and have a better edge than Recreational Skates. I would go with Riedell skates in a blue or red ribbon skate (this is the system they use) for more info go to http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... for Blue Ribbon
and http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.htm... for Red Ribbon. Check out the whole website too, it has some good info. Also, I would go to a local skate shop to try on the skates yourself. They can even mold them to your feet there!!!! That way they fit even better. If you haven%26#039;t already, I would consider some Ice Skating lessons. Check Out your local rink, some offer special lessons for Adults. I would go for skating and keep with it!!!!!!!!!!1 It%26#039;s definatley a sport for all ages!!!!!!!!! I%26#039;ve been to competitions where there are 2 year olds and 70 year olds, so have fun. Good luck!!!!!!!!!! EDIT: It depends on how often you go skating and how good you are to begin with. Always set goals like: Today I will not hold onto the boards, or: I will try a 1-foot glide or going backwards. Remember that everyone falls, even the pros, and Just make sure that you can get up by pushing off of one knee.:D
Reply:You should get figure skates! Recreational skates are for people who want cheap skates that don%26#039;t work. If you want figure skates, get Jackson Figure Skates. They are the best. You will be a size 6, but the skate shop you go to will determine how wide your feet arem either A, B, C, or D. I am a D :)
Reply:um rec skates are not really for doing like frestyle skating such as jumpingbut i think they can they are not strong enought to support the ankle if trying like axels or doubles they are more for like if you go to public skate and just skate around
Reply:Recreational skates and figure skates are really the same thing, figure skates is just the %26quot;official%26quot; name for them. When it comes to picking out the skates there is a big difference between recreational level skates and figure skates. Usually recreational skates are made out of vinyl instead of leather (which leather provides the support), there are also varying degrees of support in the skates which the stiffer the leather is the higher of level of skating that it is meant for. I would suggest going with a Riedell Blue Ribbon or a Riedell Red Ribbon if you just plan to skate recreationally. You will need to be sized at your local skating pro shop for skates to know what size of skates you will wear, depending on the brand and model of the skate will depend on the size you will need. Good luck!
Reply:figure skates have toe picks and hockey skates have rounded blades. if you used to figure skate i reccomend not switching to hockey skates, you%26#039;ll forget about the no toe pick thing once in a while. but if you used to hockey skate, then you should be fine in figure skates, i switched from hockey skates to figure skates, and the first time i did it, i didnt fall once and i wasnt even holding onto the boards.
if you buy good figure skates its about a size to 2 sizes smaller (for instance, i have a size 7 1/2 foot in shoes and my GRAF skates are a 5 1/2) but if they are just $30 figure skates from a sports store, they might even be the same size.
it all depends on your experience on getting better or not. for instance if you roller blade, you will have a MUCH easier time
and it might even be fun the first time, if you fall a bunch, you might find it funny!
but good luck and happy skating!
Reply:Two main types of skates. Hockey style and figure skating style. Hockey is for looks in my opinion and you can move faster. Figure skating is for flexibility. They both have their pro%26#039;s and con%26#039;s. Talk to a skate vendor for more information. I hope I helped.
Skating tips:
I play peewee ice hockey AA. You stride sideways. Don%26#039;t lean back at all. Move your arms straight like when you run you know how you move them back and forwards? Do that also. Here is a link to a 3d skater doing it.
http://www.ellentonice.com/Ice%20Hockey/...
This guys moves his arms differently than I told you. But the way I told you is the way my coach told me. Whatever works for you though. Hope I helped. Actually he does move his arms like I told you. It is just that from that view it doesn%26#039;t look like it. Pay close attention and he is holding a hockey stick moving his arms like a told you.
Reply:What did you skate on before? If you wore figure skates, get figure skates. If you wore rec skates, get rec skates. If you wore hockey skates, get hockey skates.
The main difference between recreational skates and figure skates is how stiff they are. If you wore figure skates before, you probably won%26#039;t be happy with the %26quot;step down%26quot; into rec skates. If you wore rec skates before, figure skates may be uncomfortably stiff. Both types have toe-picks, which hockey skates don%26#039;t have.
Depending on the brand of boot, you should wear a 5.5 to 6 in skates if you wear a 6 street shoe. Best to get your feet measured in the rink pro-shop even if you plan to buy your skates online or at a second hand dealer (I got a great pair of SP Teri%26#039;s at Play It Again Sport once).
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Help choosing ice skates?
If you are only planning on skating every once in a while, I would Just get Recreational Skates. However, if you want to do well and improve on your skating skills, I would get Figure Skates, They Offer more support and have a better edge than Recreational Skates. I would go with Riedell skates in a blue or red ribbon skate (this is the system they use) for more info go to http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... for Blue Ribbon
and http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.htm... for Red Ribbon. Check out the whole website too, it has some good info. Also, I would go to a local skate shop to try on the skates yourself. They can even mold them to your feet there!!!! That way they fit even better. If you haven%26#039;t already, I would consider some Ice Skating lessons. Check Out your local rink, some offer special lessons for Adults. I would go for skating and keep with it!!!!!!!!!!1 It%26#039;s definatley a sport for all ages!!!!!!!!! I%26#039;ve been to competitions where there are 2 year olds and 70 year olds, so have fun. Good luck!!!!!!!!!! EDIT: It depends on how often you go skating and how good you are to begin with. Always set goals like: Today I will not hold onto the boards, or: I will try a 1-foot glide or going backwards. Remember that everyone falls, even the pros, and Just make sure that you can get up by pushing off of one knee.:D
Reply:You should get figure skates! Recreational skates are for people who want cheap skates that don%26#039;t work. If you want figure skates, get Jackson Figure Skates. They are the best. You will be a size 6, but the skate shop you go to will determine how wide your feet arem either A, B, C, or D. I am a D :)
Reply:um rec skates are not really for doing like frestyle skating such as jumpingbut i think they can they are not strong enought to support the ankle if trying like axels or doubles they are more for like if you go to public skate and just skate around
Reply:Recreational skates and figure skates are really the same thing, figure skates is just the %26quot;official%26quot; name for them. When it comes to picking out the skates there is a big difference between recreational level skates and figure skates. Usually recreational skates are made out of vinyl instead of leather (which leather provides the support), there are also varying degrees of support in the skates which the stiffer the leather is the higher of level of skating that it is meant for. I would suggest going with a Riedell Blue Ribbon or a Riedell Red Ribbon if you just plan to skate recreationally. You will need to be sized at your local skating pro shop for skates to know what size of skates you will wear, depending on the brand and model of the skate will depend on the size you will need. Good luck!
Reply:figure skates have toe picks and hockey skates have rounded blades. if you used to figure skate i reccomend not switching to hockey skates, you%26#039;ll forget about the no toe pick thing once in a while. but if you used to hockey skate, then you should be fine in figure skates, i switched from hockey skates to figure skates, and the first time i did it, i didnt fall once and i wasnt even holding onto the boards.
if you buy good figure skates its about a size to 2 sizes smaller (for instance, i have a size 7 1/2 foot in shoes and my GRAF skates are a 5 1/2) but if they are just $30 figure skates from a sports store, they might even be the same size.
it all depends on your experience on getting better or not. for instance if you roller blade, you will have a MUCH easier time
and it might even be fun the first time, if you fall a bunch, you might find it funny!
but good luck and happy skating!
Reply:Two main types of skates. Hockey style and figure skating style. Hockey is for looks in my opinion and you can move faster. Figure skating is for flexibility. They both have their pro%26#039;s and con%26#039;s. Talk to a skate vendor for more information. I hope I helped.
Skating tips:
I play peewee ice hockey AA. You stride sideways. Don%26#039;t lean back at all. Move your arms straight like when you run you know how you move them back and forwards? Do that also. Here is a link to a 3d skater doing it.
http://www.ellentonice.com/Ice%20Hockey/...
This guys moves his arms differently than I told you. But the way I told you is the way my coach told me. Whatever works for you though. Hope I helped. Actually he does move his arms like I told you. It is just that from that view it doesn%26#039;t look like it. Pay close attention and he is holding a hockey stick moving his arms like a told you.
Reply:What did you skate on before? If you wore figure skates, get figure skates. If you wore rec skates, get rec skates. If you wore hockey skates, get hockey skates.
The main difference between recreational skates and figure skates is how stiff they are. If you wore figure skates before, you probably won%26#039;t be happy with the %26quot;step down%26quot; into rec skates. If you wore rec skates before, figure skates may be uncomfortably stiff. Both types have toe-picks, which hockey skates don%26#039;t have.
Depending on the brand of boot, you should wear a 5.5 to 6 in skates if you wear a 6 street shoe. Best to get your feet measured in the rink pro-shop even if you plan to buy your skates online or at a second hand dealer (I got a great pair of SP Teri%26#039;s at Play It Again Sport once).
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I am skating this Satuday and have new skates. Is there a way to help break them in without skating?
Hi! I got new skates about 3 weeks and having trying to break them in. But i am break and start skating again this Saturday. Is there a way to help break them in without skating? I already wear them around the house and stuff. But are there any other ways? Thanks so much ahead of time if anyone helps =]
I am skating this Satuday and have new skates. Is there a way to help break them in without skating?
Skating is the best way to break them in. You can try wearing them around the house, but it%26#039;s simply not the same movements as skating. Doing a lot of stroking moves while you are skating (ones like crossovers that require a lot of bending in the knees) will help to break them in a little faster, but breaking in your skates will take some time. You can try using the little round cosmetic pads or buying bunga pads to help with any discomfort in breaking in the skates. Make sure that you don%26#039;t do anything to your skates like getting them wet to help them break in faster because it will break them in faster, but then they will break down faster so you will have to get new skates sooner. If your skates are heat moldable having your pro shop mold them could be very helpful in helping your break them in. Good luck!
Reply:get your sock a little damp, and put your hair dryer on warm and put it inside your skate for about five minutes and make it really warm then put your foot with your damp (a little wet) sock in it and tye it up really tight, the heat and your damp sock will make the skate mold to the size of your foot and help it fit better, do this to both skates :) it worked for me! oh and after you do that, walk around the house (with gaurds!!) and then leave it like it for about 15 minutes and it should work :D , its just as good as professional molding that costs like $50!!
Reply:You%26#039;re on the right track. Wear them at home while you%26#039;re watching TV and stuff. Skating in them is the best way to break them in. Get some Bunga pads or just round makeup pads to put over spots that are giving you trouble. If you need a little more flexibility in your ankles, skip lacing the top hole or the top hook, or both. Lace them normally once they feel more comfortable and have a little crease going in the outside ankle. Once on the ice, do lots of backward crossovers, waltz jumps and really get into your knees to get some stretch in the ankles. :)
Reply:ok you are doing it right walking around the house, for the next few weeks dont hook the first hooks but make sure you hook all the way to the top as this will support the ankles you dont want to be floppy around the anklesm the first hooks undone will give you that extra ease to bend and when you see the creases forming near the first hook and leather has softened up then do all hooks up, if your ankles are sore you can have then pressed out or buy bunga pads they do wonders for me! and also while at home squeeze the top of the boots in wards to soften the leather.
happy skating
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I am skating this Satuday and have new skates. Is there a way to help break them in without skating?
Skating is the best way to break them in. You can try wearing them around the house, but it%26#039;s simply not the same movements as skating. Doing a lot of stroking moves while you are skating (ones like crossovers that require a lot of bending in the knees) will help to break them in a little faster, but breaking in your skates will take some time. You can try using the little round cosmetic pads or buying bunga pads to help with any discomfort in breaking in the skates. Make sure that you don%26#039;t do anything to your skates like getting them wet to help them break in faster because it will break them in faster, but then they will break down faster so you will have to get new skates sooner. If your skates are heat moldable having your pro shop mold them could be very helpful in helping your break them in. Good luck!
Reply:get your sock a little damp, and put your hair dryer on warm and put it inside your skate for about five minutes and make it really warm then put your foot with your damp (a little wet) sock in it and tye it up really tight, the heat and your damp sock will make the skate mold to the size of your foot and help it fit better, do this to both skates :) it worked for me! oh and after you do that, walk around the house (with gaurds!!) and then leave it like it for about 15 minutes and it should work :D , its just as good as professional molding that costs like $50!!
Reply:You%26#039;re on the right track. Wear them at home while you%26#039;re watching TV and stuff. Skating in them is the best way to break them in. Get some Bunga pads or just round makeup pads to put over spots that are giving you trouble. If you need a little more flexibility in your ankles, skip lacing the top hole or the top hook, or both. Lace them normally once they feel more comfortable and have a little crease going in the outside ankle. Once on the ice, do lots of backward crossovers, waltz jumps and really get into your knees to get some stretch in the ankles. :)
Reply:ok you are doing it right walking around the house, for the next few weeks dont hook the first hooks but make sure you hook all the way to the top as this will support the ankles you dont want to be floppy around the anklesm the first hooks undone will give you that extra ease to bend and when you see the creases forming near the first hook and leather has softened up then do all hooks up, if your ankles are sore you can have then pressed out or buy bunga pads they do wonders for me! and also while at home squeeze the top of the boots in wards to soften the leather.
happy skating
x
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How to change roller-bearings of roller skates?
I changed the ball-bearings of my roller skates but after some time the ball-bearings chucked out of my roller skates when I was skating with them…so what to do know?? I have another pair of skates whose ball-bearings need to be changed. What is the proper way of changing ball-bearings so that the bearings don’t come out of the skates after some time??
How to change roller-bearings of roller skates?
They(the bearings) were probally worn out and fell out of their cages.Install new sealed ones that don%26#039;t need serviceing.
Reply:Put it back to gather the same way you took it a part. Also buy quality bearings not the cheapest.
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How to change roller-bearings of roller skates?
They(the bearings) were probally worn out and fell out of their cages.Install new sealed ones that don%26#039;t need serviceing.
Reply:Put it back to gather the same way you took it a part. Also buy quality bearings not the cheapest.
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Graf skates?
anyone have graf skates
how do you like them?
are they a good overall skate?
how did you get used to them?
What are the positives and negatives of grafs?
Im finding that they tilt you on your toes alot
how did you get used to that?
Graf skates?
I personally have not owned Graf Skates, but there are a few skaters at my rink who have owned them. I think that they are OK skates, but from most skaters that I%26#039;ve seen that own them either are not comfortable in them, have had some other various problems. Most skaters that I%26#039;ve seen with Graf skates at my rink will change to another brand of skates after they%26#039;ve worn out their pair of Graf skates and they%26#039;re have also been some of them that have gotten rid of them long before they were worn out just because they did not like them. Are your skates sized properly? I%26#039;ve never heard of problems with %26quot;tilting on your toes%26quot; at lot. Certain boots have different types of toe boxes that for some people can be more uncomfortable than others, it may take some time to get used to it or you may never be super comfortable with this issue. I would suggest talking to your coach/pro shop about this problem. Good luck!
Reply:well i%26#039;m not sure what those are exactly cuz i have riedells yellow ribbon figure skates, i%26#039;m in basic 3 and i used them for 4 lessons (but i took 7 lessons) and are still brand new and in god condition thankfully! but the guy at my pro shop told me that reidells are supposed to be the most trusted brand!! but here, i will look up %26quot;grafs%26quot; for you:
http://www.figureskatingdeals.com/bootsg...
and actually it looks like the graf skates aren%26#039;t really that nice looking! :( i really suggest reidells! but are you looking for graf hockey skates?! cuz it just seems like that cuz you%26#039;re user said %26quot;hockey star%26quot;.
Reply:whats that??
Reply:I%26#039;ve heart Graf are good.It%26#039;s difficult to say if they fit easily to your feet cuz every new skates needs time to fit.....no mater how good they are....
Reply:Nope, sorry. i belong to the atlanta figure skating club and i am 12 years old, i am in juvenile long, intermediate short, and i own SP terris. i really like them but they tend to get kind of pricey!! ( $ 1000 ) Hope this helps !!!!
~ Krissy ~
Reply:I am assuming you are talking about Graf hockey skates? Graf has a figure skating line too.
Most of us here are figure skaters . . . so you%26#039;ll get more hockey skate opinions in the hockey section (which I%26#039;m sure you already know). They%26#039;re cool there . . .
http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=AlZ6Q...
Hope that leads you to the right place for your answer!
car makes
how do you like them?
are they a good overall skate?
how did you get used to them?
What are the positives and negatives of grafs?
Im finding that they tilt you on your toes alot
how did you get used to that?
Graf skates?
I personally have not owned Graf Skates, but there are a few skaters at my rink who have owned them. I think that they are OK skates, but from most skaters that I%26#039;ve seen that own them either are not comfortable in them, have had some other various problems. Most skaters that I%26#039;ve seen with Graf skates at my rink will change to another brand of skates after they%26#039;ve worn out their pair of Graf skates and they%26#039;re have also been some of them that have gotten rid of them long before they were worn out just because they did not like them. Are your skates sized properly? I%26#039;ve never heard of problems with %26quot;tilting on your toes%26quot; at lot. Certain boots have different types of toe boxes that for some people can be more uncomfortable than others, it may take some time to get used to it or you may never be super comfortable with this issue. I would suggest talking to your coach/pro shop about this problem. Good luck!
Reply:well i%26#039;m not sure what those are exactly cuz i have riedells yellow ribbon figure skates, i%26#039;m in basic 3 and i used them for 4 lessons (but i took 7 lessons) and are still brand new and in god condition thankfully! but the guy at my pro shop told me that reidells are supposed to be the most trusted brand!! but here, i will look up %26quot;grafs%26quot; for you:
http://www.figureskatingdeals.com/bootsg...
and actually it looks like the graf skates aren%26#039;t really that nice looking! :( i really suggest reidells! but are you looking for graf hockey skates?! cuz it just seems like that cuz you%26#039;re user said %26quot;hockey star%26quot;.
Reply:whats that??
Reply:I%26#039;ve heart Graf are good.It%26#039;s difficult to say if they fit easily to your feet cuz every new skates needs time to fit.....no mater how good they are....
Reply:Nope, sorry. i belong to the atlanta figure skating club and i am 12 years old, i am in juvenile long, intermediate short, and i own SP terris. i really like them but they tend to get kind of pricey!! ( $ 1000 ) Hope this helps !!!!
~ Krissy ~
Reply:I am assuming you are talking about Graf hockey skates? Graf has a figure skating line too.
Most of us here are figure skaters . . . so you%26#039;ll get more hockey skate opinions in the hockey section (which I%26#039;m sure you already know). They%26#039;re cool there . . .
http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=AlZ6Q...
Hope that leads you to the right place for your answer!
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One more question about mission skates?
http://hockeygiant.com/mis7wk1sktsr.html
http://hockeygiant.com/mis08asssktsr.htm...
http://hockeygiant.com/mis08lieusktsr.ht...
http://hockeygiant.com/mis08bosssktsr.ht...
which would you recommend of these? with my other question everyone said that mission inline skates are really good. my boyfriend doesn%26#039;t really play on a team or anything, he used to. and he%26#039;s been playing since he was really young but i think it would be a nice thing to get him new skates since his are all torn up and REALLY old. he wears a size 11 in regular shoes, i need to check his old skates for what size they are. i%26#039;m sure he%26#039;ll be really happy to get a brand new REALLY nice pair of skates. he%26#039;s going to be moving to washington too, so i%26#039;ll have to mail them to him. anyways sorry to make this long but thank you to whoever helps me (again) with this :)
One more question about mission skates?
E - None of the Above..
Get ICE hockey skates.
Reply:#4 then #3. that is if you are looking for rollerblades otherwise definetly go with streaks! ok well plese clarify or take my initial advice
Reply:I agree with spud hockey is a lot of fun even if you don%26#039;t like hockey skating is a lot of fun and the best part is if you live in the northern hemisphere you can skate all year long.
has he said that he plays inline or do you think that he could be talking about ice hockey?
flower
http://hockeygiant.com/mis08asssktsr.htm...
http://hockeygiant.com/mis08lieusktsr.ht...
http://hockeygiant.com/mis08bosssktsr.ht...
which would you recommend of these? with my other question everyone said that mission inline skates are really good. my boyfriend doesn%26#039;t really play on a team or anything, he used to. and he%26#039;s been playing since he was really young but i think it would be a nice thing to get him new skates since his are all torn up and REALLY old. he wears a size 11 in regular shoes, i need to check his old skates for what size they are. i%26#039;m sure he%26#039;ll be really happy to get a brand new REALLY nice pair of skates. he%26#039;s going to be moving to washington too, so i%26#039;ll have to mail them to him. anyways sorry to make this long but thank you to whoever helps me (again) with this :)
One more question about mission skates?
E - None of the Above..
Get ICE hockey skates.
Reply:#4 then #3. that is if you are looking for rollerblades otherwise definetly go with streaks! ok well plese clarify or take my initial advice
Reply:I agree with spud hockey is a lot of fun even if you don%26#039;t like hockey skating is a lot of fun and the best part is if you live in the northern hemisphere you can skate all year long.
has he said that he plays inline or do you think that he could be talking about ice hockey?
flower
Figure skates...?
I need pics of the first skates progressing to the skates we have today. any pics help THANX!
Figure skates...?
Here you go . . . some in progression, some not . . .
http://www.iceskatesmuseum.com/museum-e/...
http://www.icesk8.com/clipart7.htm
http://www.skateny.com/skates/
http://www.valhs.org/history/articles/da...
Hope that helps!
Reply:new
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/c0/d...
old
http://www.seekunique.com/Merchant2/grap...
Reply:kool
Reply:sorry, can%26#039;t find what u need?! is this for a project or something?
Reply:look on google
Reply:http://www.iceskatesmuseum.com/
Reply:Just use GOOGLE , it works wonders.
Type in Skates on images.
And then for the old ones , just think up something to type in.
Reply:http://www.thehenryford.org/exhibits/pic...
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http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
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http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7063335...
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It%26#039;s so cool how innovative we%26#039;ve gotten!
♥
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Figure skates...?
Here you go . . . some in progression, some not . . .
http://www.iceskatesmuseum.com/museum-e/...
http://www.icesk8.com/clipart7.htm
http://www.skateny.com/skates/
http://www.valhs.org/history/articles/da...
Hope that helps!
Reply:new
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/c0/d...
old
http://www.seekunique.com/Merchant2/grap...
Reply:kool
Reply:sorry, can%26#039;t find what u need?! is this for a project or something?
Reply:look on google
Reply:http://www.iceskatesmuseum.com/
Reply:Just use GOOGLE , it works wonders.
Type in Skates on images.
And then for the old ones , just think up something to type in.
Reply:http://www.thehenryford.org/exhibits/pic...
--------------------------------------...
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...
--------------------------------------...
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7063335...
--------------------------------------...
It%26#039;s so cool how innovative we%26#039;ve gotten!
♥
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Hockey Skates..which ones to choose?
I am in the process of purchasing a new pair of ice hockey skates. I have narrowed it down to 2 and was wondering what others thought...
1%26gt; Bauer Vapor 25 - $400
2%26gt; Graf 705 - $460
The Graf%26#039;s feel more comfortable yet the Bauer%26#039;s are more sturdy. Anyone using either of these skates? What do you think? Any ideas or suggestion appreciated...
Thanks
Hockey Skates..which ones to choose?
I have had all kinds of skates, Graf%26#039;s, CCM%26#039;s, Bauer%26#039;s, and even Lange%26#039;s. But by far, my favorite pair is an old (10+ years) is a pair of Bauer supreme 1000%26#039;s. In my opinion, you can%26#039;t go wrong with Bauer. But, the main thing when choosing skates, is fit, and comfort. If they fit and feel good, you won%26#039;t regret getting them. If they don%26#039;t fit, or feel good, you will think about it every time you get on the ice, and that sucks, believe me. My CCM%26#039;s were like that, and it messed with my head big time....
good luck, Steve.
Reply:never go with some one else%26#039;s opinion, go with what%26#039;s best for you
Reply:use the one that fits right.
Reply:I would go for the Bauer skates!
Reply:gotta go with what fits your foot better. Nothing like a comfortable skate....mmm......skating
Reply:Umm.... I have Grafs (forgot what kind) and I love them. It literally took me a minute to break them in, no foot pain, perfect fit.
I%26#039;d rather have Bauer Vapors just because they look sweet but I was never a fan of Bauer skates. Though pretty much every hockey player I%26#039;ve seen has some form of Bauer Vapors its crazy.
Anyway, Grafs are really comfortable and mine have been sturdy
Reply:I personally skate on Bauer Vapors, but I hear really good things about Grafs as well. The one thing I hear about Grafs is the blade holder on them is a little different than on any other skate. I think it%26#039;s a little higher in the back than most skates which pushes you more foward on your toes. Bauer has recently done something similar on some of their more high end skates. When I upgraded from the Vapor X to Vapor XXX I had a really hard time skating on them for the first few games. I%26#039;ve heard from Graf wearers that they tend to be a little wider than most skates so that may be why they are more comfortable. Either of these 2 skates are great in my opinion, but since I%26#039;ve skated on Bauers for the last 10 years I would probably lean that way.
Reply:i have bauer vapor 19%26#039;s and theyre great... im 14 years old, but the only kind of skates i%26#039;ve ever really had are vapors (not counting the crappy 20 year old ones i first had when i started)
the grafs are probably about the same... i think you should get the ones that feel more comfortable, but not if theyre like floppy with no ankle support... whichever ones feel better i guess : )
Reply:Definatley go with the Bauers. I bought them last year and they are friggin awsome.
But i agree with PacificTealBlue, go with what feels the best for you. What fits you most comfortably.
Reply:The Bauer%26#039;s no questions Good luck
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1%26gt; Bauer Vapor 25 - $400
2%26gt; Graf 705 - $460
The Graf%26#039;s feel more comfortable yet the Bauer%26#039;s are more sturdy. Anyone using either of these skates? What do you think? Any ideas or suggestion appreciated...
Thanks
Hockey Skates..which ones to choose?
I have had all kinds of skates, Graf%26#039;s, CCM%26#039;s, Bauer%26#039;s, and even Lange%26#039;s. But by far, my favorite pair is an old (10+ years) is a pair of Bauer supreme 1000%26#039;s. In my opinion, you can%26#039;t go wrong with Bauer. But, the main thing when choosing skates, is fit, and comfort. If they fit and feel good, you won%26#039;t regret getting them. If they don%26#039;t fit, or feel good, you will think about it every time you get on the ice, and that sucks, believe me. My CCM%26#039;s were like that, and it messed with my head big time....
good luck, Steve.
Reply:never go with some one else%26#039;s opinion, go with what%26#039;s best for you
Reply:use the one that fits right.
Reply:I would go for the Bauer skates!
Reply:gotta go with what fits your foot better. Nothing like a comfortable skate....mmm......skating
Reply:Umm.... I have Grafs (forgot what kind) and I love them. It literally took me a minute to break them in, no foot pain, perfect fit.
I%26#039;d rather have Bauer Vapors just because they look sweet but I was never a fan of Bauer skates. Though pretty much every hockey player I%26#039;ve seen has some form of Bauer Vapors its crazy.
Anyway, Grafs are really comfortable and mine have been sturdy
Reply:I personally skate on Bauer Vapors, but I hear really good things about Grafs as well. The one thing I hear about Grafs is the blade holder on them is a little different than on any other skate. I think it%26#039;s a little higher in the back than most skates which pushes you more foward on your toes. Bauer has recently done something similar on some of their more high end skates. When I upgraded from the Vapor X to Vapor XXX I had a really hard time skating on them for the first few games. I%26#039;ve heard from Graf wearers that they tend to be a little wider than most skates so that may be why they are more comfortable. Either of these 2 skates are great in my opinion, but since I%26#039;ve skated on Bauers for the last 10 years I would probably lean that way.
Reply:i have bauer vapor 19%26#039;s and theyre great... im 14 years old, but the only kind of skates i%26#039;ve ever really had are vapors (not counting the crappy 20 year old ones i first had when i started)
the grafs are probably about the same... i think you should get the ones that feel more comfortable, but not if theyre like floppy with no ankle support... whichever ones feel better i guess : )
Reply:Definatley go with the Bauers. I bought them last year and they are friggin awsome.
But i agree with PacificTealBlue, go with what feels the best for you. What fits you most comfortably.
Reply:The Bauer%26#039;s no questions Good luck
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Hockey Skates?
I love hockey but always hated playing because I could never find the rite pair of skates. All the skates I got hurt the sides of my feet they were fine everywhere else just on the sides. I was wondering how I could get rid of this?
Thanks
Hockey Skates?
the first thing to do is get sized probably. if your food is extra wide, you will need skates with a width wider than EE... don%26#039;t run out and buy Mission skates... any good and respectable skate manufacturer makes E, EE, and wider...
you want to make sure you don%26#039;t buy a skate that is too long just to get some extra width. that is the worst possible thing you could do for your skating.
Mission makes a hard boot which may add to your discomfort. You need to find a boot that is completely leather... I don%26#039;t want to recommend brands because that is not as important as the material and the fit.
Once you have a snug-fit, yet wide enough leather boot, you should take the boots home and put them in the oven and slowly heat them. when they are thoroughly heated (but not on fire or set to burn you) place your fit in them (without socks) and tie them as tight as you can... you can walk around on the carpet or just watch TV for a few hours... do that until the boot starts to form to your foot...
if you do this, you will not even need to tie up your skates when you play... you will have a perfect fit.
side note, if your ankles hurt, you may have bursitis (check spelling). The bursa is the small sack of liquid that protects the ankle joint... if your skates constently rub up against that, you will be in extreme pain and discomfort. you should make small and thin donut like covers to slid over your ankles on both sides of your skate... use some thin foam or something.... or look in a sports/pharmacy store to buy them... they also alleviate much discomfort along the sides of your fit....
hope this helps.
Reply:An equipment expert is a must. I had the same problem and i tried the reebook pump and they cost me a lot but they are surely worth every penny...
Reply:did they still hurt you when u broke them in? if they did..i would suggest asking for help..like from an equipment expert
Reply:do you have a wide foot ??..Mission has extra wide, up to EE skates...works for me..
Reply:I%26#039;ve experienced many types of skates. I have found that Bauer is the worst. The best skates you can possibly get are Graf but they can cost around $200 and up. CCM I%26#039;ve had pretty good luck with. I had the problem with the sides of my feet too. The best pair of skates I ever bought were made by Sherwood and they costed me $50.
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Hockey Skates?
the first thing to do is get sized probably. if your food is extra wide, you will need skates with a width wider than EE... don%26#039;t run out and buy Mission skates... any good and respectable skate manufacturer makes E, EE, and wider...
you want to make sure you don%26#039;t buy a skate that is too long just to get some extra width. that is the worst possible thing you could do for your skating.
Mission makes a hard boot which may add to your discomfort. You need to find a boot that is completely leather... I don%26#039;t want to recommend brands because that is not as important as the material and the fit.
Once you have a snug-fit, yet wide enough leather boot, you should take the boots home and put them in the oven and slowly heat them. when they are thoroughly heated (but not on fire or set to burn you) place your fit in them (without socks) and tie them as tight as you can... you can walk around on the carpet or just watch TV for a few hours... do that until the boot starts to form to your foot...
if you do this, you will not even need to tie up your skates when you play... you will have a perfect fit.
side note, if your ankles hurt, you may have bursitis (check spelling). The bursa is the small sack of liquid that protects the ankle joint... if your skates constently rub up against that, you will be in extreme pain and discomfort. you should make small and thin donut like covers to slid over your ankles on both sides of your skate... use some thin foam or something.... or look in a sports/pharmacy store to buy them... they also alleviate much discomfort along the sides of your fit....
hope this helps.
Reply:An equipment expert is a must. I had the same problem and i tried the reebook pump and they cost me a lot but they are surely worth every penny...
Reply:did they still hurt you when u broke them in? if they did..i would suggest asking for help..like from an equipment expert
Reply:do you have a wide foot ??..Mission has extra wide, up to EE skates...works for me..
Reply:I%26#039;ve experienced many types of skates. I have found that Bauer is the worst. The best skates you can possibly get are Graf but they can cost around $200 and up. CCM I%26#039;ve had pretty good luck with. I had the problem with the sides of my feet too. The best pair of skates I ever bought were made by Sherwood and they costed me $50.
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Questions about ice skates?...?
i am starting skating lessons this month and i have a few questions :)
1. how much are skates? is it worth buying them - im doing a class that covers basics before you advance into figure skating.
2. how long do they last on average - im doing 2 classes per week
3. any good brands that you can recomend?
4. where can i get them fitted in sydney?
5. any tips on starting the class? stratches that i can do, things i can practise? i do classical ballet, which will help a little i hope.
6. what will i need to take in my bag?
thanks! xx
Questions about ice skates?...?
Welcome to skating:)
1. You may want to hold off on buying skates until you get through some of the basic classes. This could save you money if you decide you absolutely hate skating. Good beginner%26#039;s skates usually cost between $100-$300 (US). You also might look into buying some gently used skates (beware of huge creases on the sides of the boots) as your first pair. If you stick with skating, you%26#039;ll have to buy a more expensive %26amp; stiffer pair as you advance, so used skates might be a good choice at this point if you%26#039;re worried about money.
2. How long skates last depend on how much skating you do and what kinds of skating you%26#039;re doing. If you buy a good pair of beginner%26#039;s skates, they could last anywhere from a few months (if you learn quickly %26amp; advance) to a couple of years (if you barely skate in them and stick to the basics).
3. Good brands include: Riedell, Jackson, Graf, Wifa, Risport, SPTeri, Harlick, Klingbeil. I may be missing a brand or two, but all of those are good brands. You may have only a few of them available to buy in your area. Your best bet is to try on as many brands as you can and see which fits your feet the best. Everyone has their favorite brand, but just because someone else loves it doesn%26#039;t mean you will;)
4. I%26#039;m not sure of specific shops in Sydney. When you go for your lessons, ask the coaches where they would recommend you get skates. You can also ask advanced skaters where they got their skates. Good pro shops and fitters usually develop reputations among skaters and coaches. Just be sure to go to a shop or fitter who specializes in fitting ice skates - don%26#039;t go to a general sports store. Ordering online can be iffy, unless you know exactly what you%26#039;re looking for.
5. The class will probably start with some basic things - gliding, stroking, stopping, and maybe even the correct way to fall. Doing some basic stretching might be helpful. Try sitting on the floor and pushing your legs out into a V-shape as far as you can. You can put one leg in front of you and lean down to stretch your hamstrings. Also, try doing some spiral/arabesque-type stretches. Back stretches are good too. You don%26#039;t have to do a whole lot, but it will help you later if you start now:) And ballet is excellent for figure skating!
6. Things to bring: a sweatshirt or sweater, stretchy pants that let you move (not jeans), gloves, thin socks or tights (don%26#039;t wear thick socks), band-aids for blisters, a ponytail holder if you have long hair, a notebook to write down what you learned so you can practice it before your next lesson, some water or money to buy something to drink if you get thirsty.
This is long! Anyway, have fun, and remember that the more you practice, the faster you%26#039;ll progress:)
Reply:1) if your only taking beginner classes, skates should be about 200-200 dollars. but as you get more advanced, the price becomes higher.
2) my skates usualy last about 2 or 3 years
3) i especcially like SP Terris.
4) im not sure
5) ballet will certainly help! also stretching everyday..even if its only for 5 min. helps a lot 2!
6) u should take a towel to dry off your blades when finished, soakers, guards, gloves, and tissues! cold air makes noses runn! haha :)
Reply:1. a good pair of beginning figure skates usually costs $50-$150 (US dollars). (not that you can%26#039;t pay more than that!) if you%26#039;re just starting and your rink has adequate rental skates, you might want to wait on buying your own until you%26#039;re sure you want to keep skating.
2. I don%26#039;t really know-- the guy at my local skate shop says 12-18 months skating 2-4 hours a week, but my friend used to take lessons and now skates recreationally and her skates have lasted maybe 4 years so far.
3. Jackson, Riedell, Harlick (they%26#039;re mostly higher-end, though), Gam, Graf, SP Teri... there are others. ask at your local skate shop which--
4. --unfortunately I do not know.
5. if you do classical ballet, that should help tremendously, although skating has different techniques for doing things that take time to learn.
6. skates (unless you use rentals), tights or socks, blade guards and soakers (again, not if you use rentals), a pair of thin knitted gloves (if you want), a water bottle, and a jacket or sweatshirt to keep you warm. you might also want to bring bandages and facial tissues.
hope this helps and good luck with your skating!
Reply:well first, i have been a figure skater for 3 months now (not very long, i know!!) and have had a pair of my own Reidell yellow ribbon figure skates for 2 months!! i got them for my 12th birthday in august! i got mine from my pro-shop at my rink! and mine were about 79 dollars cuz skatetown (my rink) has really reasonable prices on everything! even, if you buy your skates from them, they give you free skate bake, and blade sharpenings that same day (only)! plus, you%26#039;ll need a proper skating outfit:
you CANNOT wear:
-jeans (they%26#039;ll rip!!!!!)
-long, loose pants (the coaches need to see where your knees are!)
-long loose jackets (they need to see your elbows!!)
RECCOMENDED:
-tight pants
-thick tights
-skirt
-thin jacket or shirt
-gloves
-skating outfit/unitard
and my favorite brand of skates would be Reidells!! they are pretty and comfertable!!!!!! i have them! but never get SP Terris!! they are ugly and uncomfertable, i heard!! heres a picture of the riedells i have!
http://www.skatemall.com/commerce/produc...
Reply:1. a good pair will be about $100 i recommend the jackson artiste they will get u till ur lutz. myne were abot $250.
2. depends on the skater, i have a friend who went throught 13 skates in 2 yrs - she went through a growth spurt. it depends on how fast u go throught the levels, how fast ur feet grow and how much u skate.
3. jackson, riedell, sp terri
4. search google
5. if ur a complete beginner, not much, u can d sit n reach for a couple min%26#039;s each day.
6. if u dont have ur own skate u done hafta bring nething, maybe a bottle of water.
email me if u want =D
P.S if u get skates, dont forget the guards n soakers.
Reply:1. Price depends on what you want to get. A new entry level skate is about $250-$300. Rentals are ok if your just starting out however they lack consistency in terms of fit and also there is an issue of maintenance. You can always check ebay or noticeboards at your rink.
2. They can last for a while. If your referring to sharpening, I would say every six weeks. Only issue is you might outgrow them.
3. Risport and Jackson.
4. Ice Rinks - Sydney Ice Arena, Canterbury, Liverpool Catholic Club and Macquarie Centre.
5. Don%26#039;t worry about falling. Always bend your knees. Ballet you should have good balance.
6. I would bring some wrist guards, gloves, water. (if you intend buying skates bring a towel to dry your blades after use)
Welcome to ice-skating.
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1. how much are skates? is it worth buying them - im doing a class that covers basics before you advance into figure skating.
2. how long do they last on average - im doing 2 classes per week
3. any good brands that you can recomend?
4. where can i get them fitted in sydney?
5. any tips on starting the class? stratches that i can do, things i can practise? i do classical ballet, which will help a little i hope.
6. what will i need to take in my bag?
thanks! xx
Questions about ice skates?...?
Welcome to skating:)
1. You may want to hold off on buying skates until you get through some of the basic classes. This could save you money if you decide you absolutely hate skating. Good beginner%26#039;s skates usually cost between $100-$300 (US). You also might look into buying some gently used skates (beware of huge creases on the sides of the boots) as your first pair. If you stick with skating, you%26#039;ll have to buy a more expensive %26amp; stiffer pair as you advance, so used skates might be a good choice at this point if you%26#039;re worried about money.
2. How long skates last depend on how much skating you do and what kinds of skating you%26#039;re doing. If you buy a good pair of beginner%26#039;s skates, they could last anywhere from a few months (if you learn quickly %26amp; advance) to a couple of years (if you barely skate in them and stick to the basics).
3. Good brands include: Riedell, Jackson, Graf, Wifa, Risport, SPTeri, Harlick, Klingbeil. I may be missing a brand or two, but all of those are good brands. You may have only a few of them available to buy in your area. Your best bet is to try on as many brands as you can and see which fits your feet the best. Everyone has their favorite brand, but just because someone else loves it doesn%26#039;t mean you will;)
4. I%26#039;m not sure of specific shops in Sydney. When you go for your lessons, ask the coaches where they would recommend you get skates. You can also ask advanced skaters where they got their skates. Good pro shops and fitters usually develop reputations among skaters and coaches. Just be sure to go to a shop or fitter who specializes in fitting ice skates - don%26#039;t go to a general sports store. Ordering online can be iffy, unless you know exactly what you%26#039;re looking for.
5. The class will probably start with some basic things - gliding, stroking, stopping, and maybe even the correct way to fall. Doing some basic stretching might be helpful. Try sitting on the floor and pushing your legs out into a V-shape as far as you can. You can put one leg in front of you and lean down to stretch your hamstrings. Also, try doing some spiral/arabesque-type stretches. Back stretches are good too. You don%26#039;t have to do a whole lot, but it will help you later if you start now:) And ballet is excellent for figure skating!
6. Things to bring: a sweatshirt or sweater, stretchy pants that let you move (not jeans), gloves, thin socks or tights (don%26#039;t wear thick socks), band-aids for blisters, a ponytail holder if you have long hair, a notebook to write down what you learned so you can practice it before your next lesson, some water or money to buy something to drink if you get thirsty.
This is long! Anyway, have fun, and remember that the more you practice, the faster you%26#039;ll progress:)
Reply:1) if your only taking beginner classes, skates should be about 200-200 dollars. but as you get more advanced, the price becomes higher.
2) my skates usualy last about 2 or 3 years
3) i especcially like SP Terris.
4) im not sure
5) ballet will certainly help! also stretching everyday..even if its only for 5 min. helps a lot 2!
6) u should take a towel to dry off your blades when finished, soakers, guards, gloves, and tissues! cold air makes noses runn! haha :)
Reply:1. a good pair of beginning figure skates usually costs $50-$150 (US dollars). (not that you can%26#039;t pay more than that!) if you%26#039;re just starting and your rink has adequate rental skates, you might want to wait on buying your own until you%26#039;re sure you want to keep skating.
2. I don%26#039;t really know-- the guy at my local skate shop says 12-18 months skating 2-4 hours a week, but my friend used to take lessons and now skates recreationally and her skates have lasted maybe 4 years so far.
3. Jackson, Riedell, Harlick (they%26#039;re mostly higher-end, though), Gam, Graf, SP Teri... there are others. ask at your local skate shop which--
4. --unfortunately I do not know.
5. if you do classical ballet, that should help tremendously, although skating has different techniques for doing things that take time to learn.
6. skates (unless you use rentals), tights or socks, blade guards and soakers (again, not if you use rentals), a pair of thin knitted gloves (if you want), a water bottle, and a jacket or sweatshirt to keep you warm. you might also want to bring bandages and facial tissues.
hope this helps and good luck with your skating!
Reply:well first, i have been a figure skater for 3 months now (not very long, i know!!) and have had a pair of my own Reidell yellow ribbon figure skates for 2 months!! i got them for my 12th birthday in august! i got mine from my pro-shop at my rink! and mine were about 79 dollars cuz skatetown (my rink) has really reasonable prices on everything! even, if you buy your skates from them, they give you free skate bake, and blade sharpenings that same day (only)! plus, you%26#039;ll need a proper skating outfit:
you CANNOT wear:
-jeans (they%26#039;ll rip!!!!!)
-long, loose pants (the coaches need to see where your knees are!)
-long loose jackets (they need to see your elbows!!)
RECCOMENDED:
-tight pants
-thick tights
-skirt
-thin jacket or shirt
-gloves
-skating outfit/unitard
and my favorite brand of skates would be Reidells!! they are pretty and comfertable!!!!!! i have them! but never get SP Terris!! they are ugly and uncomfertable, i heard!! heres a picture of the riedells i have!
http://www.skatemall.com/commerce/produc...
Reply:1. a good pair will be about $100 i recommend the jackson artiste they will get u till ur lutz. myne were abot $250.
2. depends on the skater, i have a friend who went throught 13 skates in 2 yrs - she went through a growth spurt. it depends on how fast u go throught the levels, how fast ur feet grow and how much u skate.
3. jackson, riedell, sp terri
4. search google
5. if ur a complete beginner, not much, u can d sit n reach for a couple min%26#039;s each day.
6. if u dont have ur own skate u done hafta bring nething, maybe a bottle of water.
email me if u want =D
P.S if u get skates, dont forget the guards n soakers.
Reply:1. Price depends on what you want to get. A new entry level skate is about $250-$300. Rentals are ok if your just starting out however they lack consistency in terms of fit and also there is an issue of maintenance. You can always check ebay or noticeboards at your rink.
2. They can last for a while. If your referring to sharpening, I would say every six weeks. Only issue is you might outgrow them.
3. Risport and Jackson.
4. Ice Rinks - Sydney Ice Arena, Canterbury, Liverpool Catholic Club and Macquarie Centre.
5. Don%26#039;t worry about falling. Always bend your knees. Ballet you should have good balance.
6. I would bring some wrist guards, gloves, water. (if you intend buying skates bring a towel to dry your blades after use)
Welcome to ice-skating.
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Roller skates with a key?
did you ever have a pair of sidewalk skates that went on over your shoes,and you had to use a key to put them off and on.I used to put my key on a string and put around my neck.Didn%26#039;t dare lose that key.Wasn%26#039;t that fun to go skating around the block?Ah memories.
Roller skates with a key?
good old days, wish i would have cashed in on it back then like they do today.....
Reply:I%26#039;ve never had them but I remember as a kid I had this book that I loved that had a girl that would roller skate with those kind of skates. I think it was a %26quot;Golden Book%26quot; or a generic version of those
Reply:yes I rem everytime I look at the scars on my knees
Reply:I remember them, never used them because I was never into skating!!
Reply:nope...my mom was such a meanie, I never had an easy Bake oven either :(
Reply:I remember skating with those metal skates and they made that great grating noise when you went down an incline real fast...
Reply:Yes, I had some. Started off on those kids plastic ones, then graduated to the key skates. Great fun, but so heavy! Happy memories.
Reply:i remeber them,my parents were to tight with there money to buy me a pair.
Reply:I was too clumsy for roller skates but I remember them well!
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Roller skates with a key?
good old days, wish i would have cashed in on it back then like they do today.....
Reply:I%26#039;ve never had them but I remember as a kid I had this book that I loved that had a girl that would roller skate with those kind of skates. I think it was a %26quot;Golden Book%26quot; or a generic version of those
Reply:yes I rem everytime I look at the scars on my knees
Reply:I remember them, never used them because I was never into skating!!
Reply:nope...my mom was such a meanie, I never had an easy Bake oven either :(
Reply:I remember skating with those metal skates and they made that great grating noise when you went down an incline real fast...
Reply:Yes, I had some. Started off on those kids plastic ones, then graduated to the key skates. Great fun, but so heavy! Happy memories.
Reply:i remeber them,my parents were to tight with there money to buy me a pair.
Reply:I was too clumsy for roller skates but I remember them well!
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Nicks in Ice skates??
how do u prevent nicks in ice skates?(besides wearing over the boot tights) i got nicks in my skates already and im bummed out. also wat do i do after i get the nicks in my skates????
please HELP!!!!:(
Nicks in Ice skates??
trust me! you%26#039;ll never get a straight positive answer out of any one here!!! i tried it, and kept getting different answers and i didn%26#039;t know which one that would work for me! and i don%26#039;t want to accedently use one of them, and then have it ruin yours or my skates! :( but just either keep them nicked and stuff, and then hang them in your room and then it will look like you were a pro comitted skater and that you love it, and you could say to people that those were your first skates or something! OR take the easy way, and ask the rink you go to what would work!! good luck! :)
Reply:If you have knicks in your boots you need to watchthe placement of your feet. When doing front and back crossovers, jumps and spins make sure you are not too tight or too close boot to boot. Most skaters don%26#039;t realize this happens and that is also how your over the boot tights get cuts in them.
Reply:i used to buy this white skate paint just for iceskates that would cover mine up, because i rarely wore the boot covers i put the skate paint on. i really works and mine still look really good.
about trying to prevent them...cant help ya there i still get them hahaha
Reply:You have to watch the placement of your feet, but really it%26#039;s hard to avoid nicks and dings in your skates it%26#039;s just part of what happens when you skate. Even the over the boot tights do not protect from the dings that you get in your boots. You can use boot polish or sk8tape to cover up the dings, but really there isn%26#039;t much you can do!
Reply:Go to the place you bought your skates from (or any place that sells quality skates) and ask for skate tape. You can get it in white and they should have a brochure there that shows you how to put it on.
You can keep it on for practice and then take it off for competitions. That%26#039;s what I did to protect my daughter%26#039;s new skates. Don%26#039;t forget to ask them which solution will take off any extra adhesive but not damage your skates.
Reply:Along with scuff marks, nicks are just going to happen (just a sign that you%26#039;re working hard - wink!). If it%26#039;s mostly in the same area of your boot, the best %26quot;prevention%26quot; method is to find the root cause in your technique. I think I may have gotten some of those from scratch spins - but really you should never be getting your blade onto the boot.
If it%26#039;s not too bad, a lick of skate polish should cover them but make sure the boots are completely dry. They really need to be covered so water will not penetrate the leather - it%26#039;s not good for the boot.
Or you can use Sk8tape. Cover the areas you are prone to getting nicks to prevent further nicks (although you may have to change the tape once and while). I used them over my lunge marks . . . I was literally getting a hole in my boot because I scraped down the leather!! http://www.sk8tape.com/Sk8tapeProductInf...
Hope that helps!
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Nicks in Ice skates??
trust me! you%26#039;ll never get a straight positive answer out of any one here!!! i tried it, and kept getting different answers and i didn%26#039;t know which one that would work for me! and i don%26#039;t want to accedently use one of them, and then have it ruin yours or my skates! :( but just either keep them nicked and stuff, and then hang them in your room and then it will look like you were a pro comitted skater and that you love it, and you could say to people that those were your first skates or something! OR take the easy way, and ask the rink you go to what would work!! good luck! :)
Reply:If you have knicks in your boots you need to watchthe placement of your feet. When doing front and back crossovers, jumps and spins make sure you are not too tight or too close boot to boot. Most skaters don%26#039;t realize this happens and that is also how your over the boot tights get cuts in them.
Reply:i used to buy this white skate paint just for iceskates that would cover mine up, because i rarely wore the boot covers i put the skate paint on. i really works and mine still look really good.
about trying to prevent them...cant help ya there i still get them hahaha
Reply:You have to watch the placement of your feet, but really it%26#039;s hard to avoid nicks and dings in your skates it%26#039;s just part of what happens when you skate. Even the over the boot tights do not protect from the dings that you get in your boots. You can use boot polish or sk8tape to cover up the dings, but really there isn%26#039;t much you can do!
Reply:Go to the place you bought your skates from (or any place that sells quality skates) and ask for skate tape. You can get it in white and they should have a brochure there that shows you how to put it on.
You can keep it on for practice and then take it off for competitions. That%26#039;s what I did to protect my daughter%26#039;s new skates. Don%26#039;t forget to ask them which solution will take off any extra adhesive but not damage your skates.
Reply:Along with scuff marks, nicks are just going to happen (just a sign that you%26#039;re working hard - wink!). If it%26#039;s mostly in the same area of your boot, the best %26quot;prevention%26quot; method is to find the root cause in your technique. I think I may have gotten some of those from scratch spins - but really you should never be getting your blade onto the boot.
If it%26#039;s not too bad, a lick of skate polish should cover them but make sure the boots are completely dry. They really need to be covered so water will not penetrate the leather - it%26#039;s not good for the boot.
Or you can use Sk8tape. Cover the areas you are prone to getting nicks to prevent further nicks (although you may have to change the tape once and while). I used them over my lunge marks . . . I was literally getting a hole in my boot because I scraped down the leather!! http://www.sk8tape.com/Sk8tapeProductInf...
Hope that helps!
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Figure skating routine in HOCKEY skates?
Hey you guys . . . I just found this . . . I wanted to know what you think!!!
I have always personally thought figure skaters with a hockey background do especially well with footwork. But this guy IS doing this stuff with hockey skates - woo hoo!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPcdn6K47...
Enjoy!!!!!
Figure skating routine in HOCKEY skates?
wow that was interesting! and i think they do better cuase for hockey blades, without the toe pick footwork would need more control. and also how hockey players do those drills
Reply:that is soooooooooo lame and dumb!!! if he wants to ice skate, then why doesn%26#039;t he just wear the proper ice skates?!!! or why doesn%26#039;t he just hockey skate?!!! LAMO!
Reply:all i can say is oneword. wow. hockeyskatesarereallyheavyso woooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwww
Reply:WOW!! Never seen somebody that good on hockey skates!
Reply:Oh no... I think I have to rain on this...
I had heard -- but take it as gospel that this was a somewhat modified blade... so it wasn%26#039;t really quite a hockey skate and it wasn%26#039;t really a figure blade either...
But still that is impressive but accounts for why he isn%26#039;t quite as tight and clean as you see with figure skaters.
And I also seem to remember that he was a figure skater that had played hockey as a kid but went on to be a top skater for Canada or somewhere so he was kind of cross trained.
Hope I didn%26#039;t ruin it for you!
Reply:That looks like it would be a little hard. I%26#039;ve only ever skated on figure skates, and it seems like doing those things with hockey skates would be really hard, because the things are in different spots
Reply:wow thats sooo amazing! i cant imagine being able to ever do that stuff on hockey skates, but i guess he%26#039;d be more comfortable in them because he%26#039;s a hockey player, not a figure skater. but that was so cool! his footwork is just exceptional. and i agree, i think skaters with a hockey backround do seem to do rather well when it comes to footwork. thanks for posting! =)
Reply:I loved this! i have seen it before on you tube, its not possibale! i cant skate in hockey skates, but i can do jumps and spins in figure. Hes on amazing guy, he must of been a hockey player at some point. He has oepned a new door, hockey figure skating! aha! My mom didnt beilve it either, but yup, if you zoom in they are deffinatly hocky skates.
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I have always personally thought figure skaters with a hockey background do especially well with footwork. But this guy IS doing this stuff with hockey skates - woo hoo!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPcdn6K47...
Enjoy!!!!!
Figure skating routine in HOCKEY skates?
wow that was interesting! and i think they do better cuase for hockey blades, without the toe pick footwork would need more control. and also how hockey players do those drills
Reply:that is soooooooooo lame and dumb!!! if he wants to ice skate, then why doesn%26#039;t he just wear the proper ice skates?!!! or why doesn%26#039;t he just hockey skate?!!! LAMO!
Reply:all i can say is oneword. wow. hockeyskatesarereallyheavyso woooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwww
Reply:WOW!! Never seen somebody that good on hockey skates!
Reply:Oh no... I think I have to rain on this...
I had heard -- but take it as gospel that this was a somewhat modified blade... so it wasn%26#039;t really quite a hockey skate and it wasn%26#039;t really a figure blade either...
But still that is impressive but accounts for why he isn%26#039;t quite as tight and clean as you see with figure skaters.
And I also seem to remember that he was a figure skater that had played hockey as a kid but went on to be a top skater for Canada or somewhere so he was kind of cross trained.
Hope I didn%26#039;t ruin it for you!
Reply:That looks like it would be a little hard. I%26#039;ve only ever skated on figure skates, and it seems like doing those things with hockey skates would be really hard, because the things are in different spots
Reply:wow thats sooo amazing! i cant imagine being able to ever do that stuff on hockey skates, but i guess he%26#039;d be more comfortable in them because he%26#039;s a hockey player, not a figure skater. but that was so cool! his footwork is just exceptional. and i agree, i think skaters with a hockey backround do seem to do rather well when it comes to footwork. thanks for posting! =)
Reply:I loved this! i have seen it before on you tube, its not possibale! i cant skate in hockey skates, but i can do jumps and spins in figure. Hes on amazing guy, he must of been a hockey player at some point. He has oepned a new door, hockey figure skating! aha! My mom didnt beilve it either, but yup, if you zoom in they are deffinatly hocky skates.
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Where can I buy roller skates in London (not inline ones)?
I would love a pair of old fashioned roller skates (I think they are referred to as quad skates), either the ones that look like white ice skates or the coloured 70s roller disco look - (NOT the heavy duty plastic ones that look like inline skates, but with four wheels)
Where can I buy roller skates in London (not inline ones)?
If you are based in London. You can get quad skates in Streatham.
Reply:If you%26#039;re talking about the ones with the adjustable clamps that fit onto a shoe and have metal wheels, I%26#039;m not even sure they make those any more. Try yellowpages.com for your area. Look under roller skate sales, maybe a dealer can help you find a pair.
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Where can I buy roller skates in London (not inline ones)?
If you are based in London. You can get quad skates in Streatham.
Reply:If you%26#039;re talking about the ones with the adjustable clamps that fit onto a shoe and have metal wheels, I%26#039;m not even sure they make those any more. Try yellowpages.com for your area. Look under roller skate sales, maybe a dealer can help you find a pair.
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How do you tie Ice Skates?
I like to tie my skates really hard-so usually I like it very hard, and lately I%26#039;ve been having a lot of trouble tying it tight enough. Does anyone know any tricks on how to tie ice skates? So, if Im going skating and I put my skates on, I want to know how to tie them tight once on my feet. Thanks!
How do you tie Ice Skates?
I find this way very good for me, and I%26#039;m sure you will as well!
If you have ever laced up shoes from scratch its just like that. Cross one lace over each side on each hook, skipping 1 hook as you go, and then do the same on the other side. Make sure at the bottom you pull nice and tight to make it firm all the way up.
But you must also remember sometimes is not all that good to have it very tight around your ankles, as it can stop you from bending as low as you can go with things like. %26quot;shoot the duck%26quot;, %26quot;little man dips%26quot; and %26quot;sit spins%26quot;.
If the laces are a bit too long, or you want extra ankle support, try wrapping the extra lace string round the top of the boot, then tie. You can also cross the laces over each other at the top, to make it tight.
I hope this help you, and good luck with your skating!
Reply:start tieing them tight from the begining. dont pull ur hardest at the end, just make sure its really tight around ur angcle and around ur leg. the tighter the better
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How do you tie Ice Skates?
I find this way very good for me, and I%26#039;m sure you will as well!
If you have ever laced up shoes from scratch its just like that. Cross one lace over each side on each hook, skipping 1 hook as you go, and then do the same on the other side. Make sure at the bottom you pull nice and tight to make it firm all the way up.
But you must also remember sometimes is not all that good to have it very tight around your ankles, as it can stop you from bending as low as you can go with things like. %26quot;shoot the duck%26quot;, %26quot;little man dips%26quot; and %26quot;sit spins%26quot;.
If the laces are a bit too long, or you want extra ankle support, try wrapping the extra lace string round the top of the boot, then tie. You can also cross the laces over each other at the top, to make it tight.
I hope this help you, and good luck with your skating!
Reply:start tieing them tight from the begining. dont pull ur hardest at the end, just make sure its really tight around ur angcle and around ur leg. the tighter the better
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Hockey skates?
I want to take the holder along with its blade, off of one pair of skates, and attatch it to a different skate boot. Exactly what tools do i need to perform it and exactly how do i perform it?
Hockey skates?
You need a rivet machine, rivets and the skill needed to execute the task.
It%26#039;ll be MUCH cheaper and easier to have a pro shop do it for you. If you have the spare holder and steel, you can have the swap done for no more than $50.
Reply:Unless you really know what you are doing I would advise against it. There is a balance point where the blade and the boot meet, and they may not match up because of the difference in boot styles.
Reply:I reccomend asking a professional or buy a new pair of skates.
Reply:Don%26#039;t do it yourself unless you already know what you%26#039;re ding, in which case you wouldn%26#039;t be asking this question.
Take it to a pro shop and ask them if it%26#039;s a good idea, and if they say that it is, have them do it.
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Hockey skates?
You need a rivet machine, rivets and the skill needed to execute the task.
It%26#039;ll be MUCH cheaper and easier to have a pro shop do it for you. If you have the spare holder and steel, you can have the swap done for no more than $50.
Reply:Unless you really know what you are doing I would advise against it. There is a balance point where the blade and the boot meet, and they may not match up because of the difference in boot styles.
Reply:I reccomend asking a professional or buy a new pair of skates.
Reply:Don%26#039;t do it yourself unless you already know what you%26#039;re ding, in which case you wouldn%26#039;t be asking this question.
Take it to a pro shop and ask them if it%26#039;s a good idea, and if they say that it is, have them do it.
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Figure skating routine in HOCKEY skates?
Hey you guys . . . I just found this . . . I wanted to know what you think!!!
I have always personally thought figure skaters with a hockey background do especially well with footwork. But this guy IS doing this stuff with hockey skates - woo hoo!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPcdn6K47...
Enjoy!!!!!
Figure skating routine in HOCKEY skates?
Wow. And I mean wow.
that takes talent.I wonder if He%26#039;s really a hockey player or a figure skater looking for an unusual routine?
Reply:damn that guys good
Reply:eww. he%26#039;s lucky he didn%26#039;t set that jersey down onto the floor..or else..
Reply:I think it%26#039;s really good! I couldn%26#039;t do that on hockey skates, I could on figure skates, but on hockey skates I would have fallen on my head!
Reply:I do not think that guys has played hockey in his life.
Reply:I cant open the link right now, but check youtube for the Chris Farley/ Nancy Karrigan skit... classic....
Farley is not too bad for a big guy on hockey skates....
Reply:That was quite impressive! He%26#039;s pretty smooth. Thank you for sharing that one! Growing up, I had a friend who would do axels in her hockey skates -- we all thought she was NUTS!
Reply:I feel........violated.......
Reply:Yeah ok, but can he do it with the puck? And where%26#039;s his quad toe loop?
I had to enlarge it to see if he really had hockey skates or if they were just made to look like it. No heels, round edge blades, looked like the real deal to me. Nice work.
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I have always personally thought figure skaters with a hockey background do especially well with footwork. But this guy IS doing this stuff with hockey skates - woo hoo!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPcdn6K47...
Enjoy!!!!!
Figure skating routine in HOCKEY skates?
Wow. And I mean wow.
that takes talent.I wonder if He%26#039;s really a hockey player or a figure skater looking for an unusual routine?
Reply:damn that guys good
Reply:eww. he%26#039;s lucky he didn%26#039;t set that jersey down onto the floor..or else..
Reply:I think it%26#039;s really good! I couldn%26#039;t do that on hockey skates, I could on figure skates, but on hockey skates I would have fallen on my head!
Reply:I do not think that guys has played hockey in his life.
Reply:I cant open the link right now, but check youtube for the Chris Farley/ Nancy Karrigan skit... classic....
Farley is not too bad for a big guy on hockey skates....
Reply:That was quite impressive! He%26#039;s pretty smooth. Thank you for sharing that one! Growing up, I had a friend who would do axels in her hockey skates -- we all thought she was NUTS!
Reply:I feel........violated.......
Reply:Yeah ok, but can he do it with the puck? And where%26#039;s his quad toe loop?
I had to enlarge it to see if he really had hockey skates or if they were just made to look like it. No heels, round edge blades, looked like the real deal to me. Nice work.
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Breaking in new skates?
I got a new pair of Siver Reidell skates. I did the process where you put water into the skate and then skate, and let them sit, skate again, etc. im not sure if it helped or not, cant really tell. but i have so many blisters all over my feet from the 2 times that ive been on them so far? i know its hard to break them in, so this is normal right? how long do you think it will take before i can feel confortable in these skates, without then pressing on the sides because theyre not fit to my feet? [my skate shop doesnt heat mold by the way] kthanks! =)
Breaking in new skates?
Eek! I have heard of people doing the water thing, but generally that is NOT recommended . . . too much dampness can break down the boots prematurely (you want to keep as much moisture %26quot;out%26quot; of your boot as much as you can!!!). It can also eventually lead to leather cracking inside the boot.
Breaking in boots can be a bit (a bit?) painful . . . and some blistering/rubbing will happen . . . but it shouldn%26#039;t happen all over your feet. As icesk8er mentioned, it%26#039;s possible that the boots are not fitted well. I am wondering also if the dampness is helping to make your feet move around in the boot more to cause the blisters. Make sure you are wearing thin socks (like knee hi%26#039;s) - not the thick ones. Don%26#039;t lace up to the top . . . leave the top row out or do every other row.
If there are specific areas where it%26#039;s really tight (like the ankles), you can have them punched out. But be careful not to have too many areas punched or re-punched because that can break down the boots too quickly as well.
You might want to try some Bunga gel pads. You can put them over your blistered area to keep it from rubbing any further (be sure to wash them after you skate). I had ankle gel pads (though not from Bunga at the time) and they helped tremendously. http://www.bungapads.com/
It%26#039;s hard to say how long they will take to break in . . . depends on how often and how hard you skate (as already mentioned) . . . but it should be a gradual process. Don%26#039;t get into the advanced stuff like jumps just yet. Work on all your edges to work out your boots and feet. Skate like 30 minutes or less, and take a break (take your skates off and stretch/massage) and go back out there again.
Hope that helps!
Reply:of course this is normal!! cuz when i got my new skates like 4 weeks ago for my birthday (aug 6th), (and thank god my skates still smell like new shoes, are clean and white!:) and i got this one blister in my left foot on the right side of it next to my heel, and it really hurt and it was red!! so i did the same thing you did! i came on yahoo answers and asked like a million people!! they all said the same thing! its just a simple blister!! and make sure not to pick at it or else it will take longer to heel, but for now everytime i skate it just get a little pink but it doesn%26#039;t hurt that much! (nothing to it!) but just to be on the safe side, heres what i would do, just put on a small/simple new bandage for every time you skate and maybe with some think long socks. and the skates take about 10 days to break in. good luck!
Reply:If you have Silver Medallion, it%26#039;s definitely take a shorter time than Silver Star. All skates require time to break in, but not as severe. For example, I really don%26#039;t think your feet should look skinless, with many many blisters. Did you get a too advanced boot? Your weight counts too. If you%26#039;re light and get boots that are %26quot;your level%26quot;, that%26#039;s also too stiff for you.
I didn%26#039;t get blisters when I was breaking my boots in. Perhaps from lace bite. Do not continue to do what you do, putting water, yada yada. I prefer the all natural way of breaking boots in, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
Generally, I won%26#039;t heat mold my own skates. Maybe you should ask your coach if anyone other than the skate fitter knows how to heatmold. I think some coaches do. Heavens know how many skates they have broken in..
I tried wrapping something around my ankles, but that didn%26#039;t work because my skates didn%26#039;t feel secure, and moreover, it%26#039;s cutting circulation to my feet!
Go off ice every half hour. Personally, I feel that going off ice more frequently than that as your intensity increases helps. Take off your skates, put your feet higher than waist height to improve blood circulation, and massage your feet. Do remember to air your skates while doing these. Doubt you%26#039;ll want to put your feet back into damp boots. Then, face the battle against the skates again! Lace it up again.
I think lacing pattern has to do with breaking in too. For example, I laced all the way up, and then make a loop and go down to the second hook. Otherwise, lacebite kills me. Maybe different skates require different lacing pattern?
Walk around in them at home with the hard guards on. Do bending and everything. But some people say that this method of breaking in is not good as it creates creases that are not caused by skating. Well I don%26#039;t know. I didn%26#039;t have a problem with that.
Rule of thumb is still to skate more often and have shorter sessions.
NB. Take care of your blisters, they might get infected. Didn%26#039;t know how serious blisters might be till I watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Some guy was on crutches for having a bad infection in his blisters. Wash them gently with antiseptics and put plasters or bandages that fit their size when you wear footwear that makes contact with the blisters.
Reply:You do not want to do anything to actually break down the leather like putting water on them or anything. What level are you? Are the boots possibly too stiff for you? Depending on how often you skate, and how long you skate depends on how long it will take you to break them in. It would probably be around a month or so, but my suggestions would be to make sure that your skates fit properly because so many blisters may mean that they do not fit right. I would suggest skating for short periods of time, and making sure to re lace your skates often. Good luck, you may want to go talk to the skate shop and make sure that they properly fitted your for the skates!
Reply:What you%26#039;re going through is completely normal. :) Breaking in skates is no fun!!!
Lots of backward crossovers! Crossovers help you get a crease going so your ankles are more flexible and your boots don%26#039;t feel quite like skating cement blocks! It helps if you get the ankles, and sometimes the sides by your baby toes, %26quot;punched out%26quot; by the pro shop. They have tools that can push the area out, making room in the areas that you%26#039;re feeling pressure.
The only processes I%26#039;ve heard of involving water to break in skates didn%26#039;t turn out very well, so I don%26#039;t have any tips on that.
It depends on how often and how long you skate as to when they%26#039;ll feel broken in. It will probably take you a few weeks to feel %26quot;comfortable%26quot; in them -- as %26quot;comfortable%26quot; as skates are...haha. I also suggest putting your skates on while at home, with plastic skate guards of course. Wear them while you%26#039;re watching TV and hopefully that will help a little too. What are you wearing on your feet when you skate -- that%26#039;s important too.... Thicker socks are going to cause more friction. Make sure you%26#039;re wearing tights or very thin nylon socks. If you%26#039;re getting blisters, pro shops have all sorts of things (Bunga Pads) to protect already sore areas on your feet or even use makeup sponges, the round kind. You can get bags of them for pretty cheap at Target, Walgreens, etc. If your ankles are killing you for example, cut small holes in the middle of a round sponge and put them over your ankles when skating. If you%26#039;re having problems with the top of your skate rubbing on your ankles, don%26#039;t lace them up all the way right away. Skip the top hook until your skates are a little more broken in. This also gives you some flexibility when your skates are so new.
Good luck!
Reply:Ouch! I hate breaking in new skates. I have heard that you can dampen a pair of thin socks with warm water, put them on, then put your skates on, and let them sit for a while to help mold them to your feet. Is that maybe what you were trying to do? (I added some links below that talk about doing this)
Mostly, you just have to wait out the breaking in if you can%26#039;t get to a place that can heat-mold them. Stock up on band-aids, and consider getting some gel pads or ankle sleeve (like Bungas). To help the process go faster, wear the skates in your house (with the guards on, of course) while you%26#039;re eating dinner or watching TV. When you skate in them, do lots of ankle-bending moves - like cross-overs, dips and shoot-the-ducks, sit spins, etc.
If there is an area of the boot that is really bothering you (like around the ankle bone), ask if your fitter can punch the area out.
You can also keep the top two hooks unlaced for a little while to make it easier to bend your knees.
It depends on how much time it will take. For some, it only takes a few days. For others it can take a few weeks. But the more you use them, the faster it go. Also, try not to go back to using your old skates when your new ones are bothering you - stick to using the new ones.
good luck:)
Reply:Hi
You can heat mold them yourself using an oven (i dont remember time although i think it was around 20 mins but also you need to know what heat you need, i will try to find out for you), also another hint is to heat them with a hairdrier before putting them on your feet at home with blade guards on (i haven%26#039;t done this but know of others who have and they say it helps)
you can also read about how to prepare your boots on the riedell site, read all the pages on boot fitting its got good advice if your having problems
http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/fitting...
hope that helps
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Breaking in new skates?
Eek! I have heard of people doing the water thing, but generally that is NOT recommended . . . too much dampness can break down the boots prematurely (you want to keep as much moisture %26quot;out%26quot; of your boot as much as you can!!!). It can also eventually lead to leather cracking inside the boot.
Breaking in boots can be a bit (a bit?) painful . . . and some blistering/rubbing will happen . . . but it shouldn%26#039;t happen all over your feet. As icesk8er mentioned, it%26#039;s possible that the boots are not fitted well. I am wondering also if the dampness is helping to make your feet move around in the boot more to cause the blisters. Make sure you are wearing thin socks (like knee hi%26#039;s) - not the thick ones. Don%26#039;t lace up to the top . . . leave the top row out or do every other row.
If there are specific areas where it%26#039;s really tight (like the ankles), you can have them punched out. But be careful not to have too many areas punched or re-punched because that can break down the boots too quickly as well.
You might want to try some Bunga gel pads. You can put them over your blistered area to keep it from rubbing any further (be sure to wash them after you skate). I had ankle gel pads (though not from Bunga at the time) and they helped tremendously. http://www.bungapads.com/
It%26#039;s hard to say how long they will take to break in . . . depends on how often and how hard you skate (as already mentioned) . . . but it should be a gradual process. Don%26#039;t get into the advanced stuff like jumps just yet. Work on all your edges to work out your boots and feet. Skate like 30 minutes or less, and take a break (take your skates off and stretch/massage) and go back out there again.
Hope that helps!
Reply:of course this is normal!! cuz when i got my new skates like 4 weeks ago for my birthday (aug 6th), (and thank god my skates still smell like new shoes, are clean and white!:) and i got this one blister in my left foot on the right side of it next to my heel, and it really hurt and it was red!! so i did the same thing you did! i came on yahoo answers and asked like a million people!! they all said the same thing! its just a simple blister!! and make sure not to pick at it or else it will take longer to heel, but for now everytime i skate it just get a little pink but it doesn%26#039;t hurt that much! (nothing to it!) but just to be on the safe side, heres what i would do, just put on a small/simple new bandage for every time you skate and maybe with some think long socks. and the skates take about 10 days to break in. good luck!
Reply:If you have Silver Medallion, it%26#039;s definitely take a shorter time than Silver Star. All skates require time to break in, but not as severe. For example, I really don%26#039;t think your feet should look skinless, with many many blisters. Did you get a too advanced boot? Your weight counts too. If you%26#039;re light and get boots that are %26quot;your level%26quot;, that%26#039;s also too stiff for you.
I didn%26#039;t get blisters when I was breaking my boots in. Perhaps from lace bite. Do not continue to do what you do, putting water, yada yada. I prefer the all natural way of breaking boots in, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
Generally, I won%26#039;t heat mold my own skates. Maybe you should ask your coach if anyone other than the skate fitter knows how to heatmold. I think some coaches do. Heavens know how many skates they have broken in..
I tried wrapping something around my ankles, but that didn%26#039;t work because my skates didn%26#039;t feel secure, and moreover, it%26#039;s cutting circulation to my feet!
Go off ice every half hour. Personally, I feel that going off ice more frequently than that as your intensity increases helps. Take off your skates, put your feet higher than waist height to improve blood circulation, and massage your feet. Do remember to air your skates while doing these. Doubt you%26#039;ll want to put your feet back into damp boots. Then, face the battle against the skates again! Lace it up again.
I think lacing pattern has to do with breaking in too. For example, I laced all the way up, and then make a loop and go down to the second hook. Otherwise, lacebite kills me. Maybe different skates require different lacing pattern?
Walk around in them at home with the hard guards on. Do bending and everything. But some people say that this method of breaking in is not good as it creates creases that are not caused by skating. Well I don%26#039;t know. I didn%26#039;t have a problem with that.
Rule of thumb is still to skate more often and have shorter sessions.
NB. Take care of your blisters, they might get infected. Didn%26#039;t know how serious blisters might be till I watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Some guy was on crutches for having a bad infection in his blisters. Wash them gently with antiseptics and put plasters or bandages that fit their size when you wear footwear that makes contact with the blisters.
Reply:You do not want to do anything to actually break down the leather like putting water on them or anything. What level are you? Are the boots possibly too stiff for you? Depending on how often you skate, and how long you skate depends on how long it will take you to break them in. It would probably be around a month or so, but my suggestions would be to make sure that your skates fit properly because so many blisters may mean that they do not fit right. I would suggest skating for short periods of time, and making sure to re lace your skates often. Good luck, you may want to go talk to the skate shop and make sure that they properly fitted your for the skates!
Reply:What you%26#039;re going through is completely normal. :) Breaking in skates is no fun!!!
Lots of backward crossovers! Crossovers help you get a crease going so your ankles are more flexible and your boots don%26#039;t feel quite like skating cement blocks! It helps if you get the ankles, and sometimes the sides by your baby toes, %26quot;punched out%26quot; by the pro shop. They have tools that can push the area out, making room in the areas that you%26#039;re feeling pressure.
The only processes I%26#039;ve heard of involving water to break in skates didn%26#039;t turn out very well, so I don%26#039;t have any tips on that.
It depends on how often and how long you skate as to when they%26#039;ll feel broken in. It will probably take you a few weeks to feel %26quot;comfortable%26quot; in them -- as %26quot;comfortable%26quot; as skates are...haha. I also suggest putting your skates on while at home, with plastic skate guards of course. Wear them while you%26#039;re watching TV and hopefully that will help a little too. What are you wearing on your feet when you skate -- that%26#039;s important too.... Thicker socks are going to cause more friction. Make sure you%26#039;re wearing tights or very thin nylon socks. If you%26#039;re getting blisters, pro shops have all sorts of things (Bunga Pads) to protect already sore areas on your feet or even use makeup sponges, the round kind. You can get bags of them for pretty cheap at Target, Walgreens, etc. If your ankles are killing you for example, cut small holes in the middle of a round sponge and put them over your ankles when skating. If you%26#039;re having problems with the top of your skate rubbing on your ankles, don%26#039;t lace them up all the way right away. Skip the top hook until your skates are a little more broken in. This also gives you some flexibility when your skates are so new.
Good luck!
Reply:Ouch! I hate breaking in new skates. I have heard that you can dampen a pair of thin socks with warm water, put them on, then put your skates on, and let them sit for a while to help mold them to your feet. Is that maybe what you were trying to do? (I added some links below that talk about doing this)
Mostly, you just have to wait out the breaking in if you can%26#039;t get to a place that can heat-mold them. Stock up on band-aids, and consider getting some gel pads or ankle sleeve (like Bungas). To help the process go faster, wear the skates in your house (with the guards on, of course) while you%26#039;re eating dinner or watching TV. When you skate in them, do lots of ankle-bending moves - like cross-overs, dips and shoot-the-ducks, sit spins, etc.
If there is an area of the boot that is really bothering you (like around the ankle bone), ask if your fitter can punch the area out.
You can also keep the top two hooks unlaced for a little while to make it easier to bend your knees.
It depends on how much time it will take. For some, it only takes a few days. For others it can take a few weeks. But the more you use them, the faster it go. Also, try not to go back to using your old skates when your new ones are bothering you - stick to using the new ones.
good luck:)
Reply:Hi
You can heat mold them yourself using an oven (i dont remember time although i think it was around 20 mins but also you need to know what heat you need, i will try to find out for you), also another hint is to heat them with a hairdrier before putting them on your feet at home with blade guards on (i haven%26#039;t done this but know of others who have and they say it helps)
you can also read about how to prepare your boots on the riedell site, read all the pages on boot fitting its got good advice if your having problems
http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/fitting...
hope that helps
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