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.



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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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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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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


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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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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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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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