i am going ice skating tomorrow with my friends and they all know how to skate... i dont wanna go around looking stupid around them, so any tips or suggestions are welcome...
but i have a few questions:
1.) how much money do u need to go ice skating plus renting ice skates?
2.) would the person know what size to get me? if not, what size should i get if my shoe size is, lets say, 10?
3.) what should i wear specifically?
4.) would it really hurt your feet?
thx a lot... i appreciate any help you can give me.. happy tthanksgiving tho.. ^__^
Questions about ice skates...?
i%26#039;ll try explain it simply :)
as far as cost goes, it varies rink to rink. mostly the cost of hiring skates is included in the entrance fee, but check it out at the rink, perhaps phone them about it. i%26#039;d say bring $20 - should be plenty and you can always use some of it to buy a snack with ur friends.
you will need to tell the people hiring out the skates what size you are. if you are unsure tell them ur shoe size, however this may not be the same as the skate size. my advice is to try on a few different sized until you find the one that fits. (my shoe size is 10 but i wear size 9 skates...). they should be snug, but shouldnt hurt your foot. if you tie them up properly you shouldnt be able to lift your heel at all in the boot. your toes should just touch the front. the lases need to be tied so they are loser at the toe, tightest at the unstep and ankle, fairly tight around your leg... you should be able to bend your knees comfortably and your boots shouldnt be so tight that they cut off circulation.
you can wear anything you feel comfortable in - but keep in mind that jeans get cold and wet and dont dry well if you slip over. but as long as you are comfortable and can move ok then its up to you. as far as tops go i suggest wearing a lighter one under a warm jumper. remember to bring thin socks or tights, and gloves.
it shouldnt hurt your feet if you get good sized skates, but sadly most rentals are pretty nasty :P maybe bring some plasters and an extra pair of socks if you get blisters.
dont worry about slipping and sliding about :) everyone has to start somehow ay? if you feel a little nervous stick close to the barrier. just remember to bend your knees and keep your arms out at shoulder height for balance. your friends will be able to help you too :)
Good Luck and Happy Skating!!
Reply:Hi there!
Dont worry about your shoe size, the guys at skate hire will fix you up. And yes, usually take a size smaller, but as long as its comfy, but not like a shoe.
Skating is usually around $6-12.
Try not to wear a scarf, as if could trip you up. Gloves are a good idea, as if you fall and the ice has been skated on heaps, the ice hurts your hands. As its your first time, wear a few layers, then strip them off as you get warmer. Usually the rink feels really cold to start with for bigginers, but as you skate, or skate alot, you get used to the cold (great practice for winter!).
Your a first time skater so probably your feel will get tired. If they to, get off the ice, take your boots of, and massage your feel for a few minutes.
Then if you follow this, you will have a really enjoyable day!
Good luck!
(Trust me, i have to skate with a sprainned ankle today! So you will be fine!)
Reply:Don%26#039;t worry about the shoe size, just tell the person what normal shoe size you are and they will fix it up for you! For clothes, wear gloves, and long pants and tops! also, wear layers so if you get hot you can take jackets and all that stuff off! Don%26#039;t worry about the temperature outside, its the inside that you will be in! If you put your skates on wrong (like I did once) It can really hurt your feet! But don%26#039;t worry, It is extremely rare that that happens! Ask your friends how much it costs for the shoe hire and entrance (I don%26#039;t live where you live so price probably different), also if you want to eat there, get some extra money or bring some food and a drink from home! Hope that helps! And ice skating does not hurt your feet!
Have fun!
(Try getting the size bigger, because if they are too small they will hurt your feet)(also, its probably best to wear thick socks so you don%26#039;t get blisters or any sores)
Reply:!) I would take about $20-30 to the rink. That should cover your admisssion fee and rentals, plus leave a little extra for a snack or drink.
2) When renting skates, I would tell them your shoe size. They will know if their rentals run small or large. For example, the rink I worked at did not have half sizes and our adult skates ran small. So if your shoe size is a 10, I would have probably given you a women%26#039;s 11 and told you if they didn%26#039;t work, bring them back and I%26#039;d get you a new pair.
3) For recreational skating, I would wear some kind of knit pants....sweats, yoga pants, athletic pants.....jeans make it hard to move and don%26#039;t dry quickly if you end up soaking up a puddle with your butt (and then everyone knows you fell by the wet spot). Also I%26#039;ve seen girls thinking they were pretty darn cute skating around in their skin-tight jeans, only for the jeans to rip when they fall or for them to show the whole rink their butt cleveage. Or guys get wrapped up in their oversized jeans. You can still dress nice, but your ensamble can still be functional. You should be fine if you wear a long sleeved t-shirt or regular t-shirt with a sweater/fleece/sweatshirt over it. Don%26#039;t forget to bring gloves or mittens.
4) Skates are not like your Nikes or slippers. They are not the most comfortable things on the planet. A thin sock or tight will probably work best. Thick socks or multiple pairs of socks may cause friction within your skate and result in blisters. The theory behind wearing thick sock(s) works okay if you%26#039;re skating outside on a pond in Wisconsin, but if you%26#039;re in a rink, the temp is going to be around 55-degrees. You%26#039;re not going to get frostbite! I%26#039;ve skated for a long time and have gotten cold toes from wearing both socks, tights and nothing on my feet. Just keep moving!
Also when you tie your skates, be sure to make it tightest around your ankle, not the top of your foot. Your ankle is what needs the support. Here%26#039;s another tip, which your friends who know how to skate may not have -- take round makeup sponges with you so when you find the places your skates are rubbing on your foot, you can put them over that spot. Band-aids get sweaty and don%26#039;t stay put when you%26#039;re moving.
And most importantly, have fun!
Reply:Don%26#039;t know where you%26#039;re from so not sure what it would cost in your country.
I would suggest that you get one size bigger than your shoe size and wear an extra pair of socks (the skates are hard and can cause blisters otherwise).
I suggest that you do not wear white or anything that will go see-through in case you fall on the wet ice (everyone falls at least once but its all part of the fun)...
Also, dress in layers, you%26#039;ll be cold when you get there, but after a while you%26#039;ll start feeling hot coz you%26#039;re moving around so much. So its better to be able to take a bit off.
Have fun!!!! :)
Reply:Okay. I can see your a bit confused but i can help.
Answers:
1. I don%26#039;t know how much it is in CA but bring like $20 in case you get hungrey.
2. First try getting you real size. If it seems to big get 1 size smaller. If it seems to small try 1 size bigger.
3. Wear a warm coat and just wear bottoms that you are comfy in.
4. No it does hurt you feet. Unless it is the wrong size or you need different socks. ( in my expirence, before I wore mondor tights, I would wear knee high socks.)
Hope you have lots of fun and lots of people will look more idiotic than you. No offense
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