skates

Need help with roller skates?

2009-04-14T21:50:00.001-07:00

im looking for a good pair of roller skates but the thing is i dont know any thing about them and iv never roller skated before. so if some one could suggest a brand of skates for a beginer or a web site to use. and maybe some tips of what to llok for for a outdoor roller skate. plez help

Need help with roller skates?
I have a small shop in my local town and I sell skates.

I carry Riedell and Surgrip. If you%26#039;re looking for a high boot skate you can get a good starter pair for around 75-110.00

I prefer the low boot style so my opinon is bias.

If you have wide feet the surgrip boxer is a great option. Most places sell it for 99.99 Connieskateplace.com is a great company and also sincityskates.com is a good site too.

Both women own and operated.

If you have average to narrow feet the Riedell R3 is a great skate. I prefer it a bit over the boxer even though they are similar in price and quality. The plates are bolted in not rivited like the boxer

You can pull out the rivits in the Boxer and replace them with bolts to make them last longer.

If you need help go to your local hardware store they can help you.

The best outdoor wheels in my opinion are Kryptonics 70

they are wide and sticky they will go ever anything and I mean anything. I have yet to hit a rock and have it effect my skating.

But hyper has a good outdoor wheel called energy and surgrip has a 62 version of the kryptonics. The numbers refer to the size of the wheels.

The bearings for outdoor should be grease not oil. Better for dirt and such.Bearings are usually Abec 3-9 Start with the cheaper bearings For your needs you do not need to anything fancy or expensive.Meaning Abec 3 grease.

Wheels come without bearings. However try and get the outdoor wheels as part of your purchase and you will not have to worry about it. Or you can order outdoors seperate and keep them handy so you can easily switch back and forth.

fastgirlskates.com is another great site to visit.

I went to a rink and I just got charge a bunch for stuff that did not work out to well. Not that all rinks are the same but all the sites I listed are owned by skaters too.

Good luck and welcome to your new addiction. Skating is sooo much fun!

If your 18 you should look into Roller Derby you will love love it.

sincerely

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Reply:Checking up last year%26#039;s models is a good way to pay less for a quality pair of roller skates. For the brands, there are many good ones out there; Rollerblade, K2, Salomon, etc...
Reply:You should be able to go to any rollerrink and speak withsomeone..if not you can always check out SinCity Skates or Connie%26#039;s Skate Place..both of these places should be able to help you find just waht you are looking for and you can find both online by doing a Google search. They have trained professionals that can answer these questions for you. You%26#039;ll need find several things:

1. the type of boot you want..(the shoe part)

2. you need to figure out what kind of %26quot;trucks%26quot; and plate will give you best mobility

3. Wheels..outdoorwheels tend to be a bit softer so you don%26#039;t wipe out on a rock

4. your bearings these are what actually turn the wheels for you.

hope this helps.

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Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?

2009-04-14T21:50:00.000-07:00

I%26#039;m going to start ice skating lessons this winter and I really want to get into the sport (I dont know how much I can for starting at age 13)

1. I%26#039;m wondering how much Johnson-Ultima skates usually cost and which ones are best for beginners, they don%26#039;t say the prices on the website. I don%26#039;t want to spend a lot of money since I%26#039;m just starting. If anyone could tell me the best type of Jackson skates that aren%26#039;t too expensive, but are a good quality for beginners.

2. Also, I%26#039;m also considering buying Riedell skates. I%26#039;m looking at the Blue Ribbon 121 or the Red Ribbon 117. Which one out of those two models do you think are better?

3. Lastly, what do you think of Riedell vs. Jackson. I have normal width foot and am about a size 8 in regular shoes.

Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?
I would suggest going to a skating pro shop and being fitted for skates. They should be able to help you try on skates, and fit you with the right pair. A decent pair of beginner skates in any brand will cost about $100-$150.

In the Jackson brand I would suggest beginning with a pair of Artiste or Classique skates. I%26#039;ve found that I typically like Riedell skates better because Riedell%26#039;s have been better quality overall for me, and they are more comfortable for me than Jackson skates, but because every person%26#039;s feet are different everybody likes a different brand of skates. If you choose to go with Riedell%26#039;s skates I would suggest going with the Blue Ribbon, it%26#039;s just a little bit better skate, but won%26#039;t be too stiff for the beginner. Good luck!
Reply:NEITHER! Try S.P Terri zero gravity skates! They cost around $ 1,000. But It%26#039;s worth it!! It doesn%26#039;t even hurt when I am breaking them In!! ( Ive been skating for 9 years and I am 12. )
Reply:Um, not a fan of Johnson=Ultima, however for beginners they might be good! I wouldn%26#039;t get a super expensive pair probably aim for around 200$ tops.

I don%26#039;t like Riedell%26#039;s either. I%26#039;ve been skating with Jackson%26#039;s for 15 years and I love them! Riedell%26#039;s seem to be very narrow where Jackson%26#039;s offer a bit more room!

Hope that helps!!
Reply:There really isn%26#039;t one right answer about which boot is better. as a rule, reidells are very narrow and so the sizing can be a little off. i used reidells for 2 and a half years, then just recently switched to jackons after a disaster with my reidells fitting HORRIBLY. i LOVE my jacksons. however, i can%26#039;t deny that reidells were great for me as a beginner, so i would say your best bet is to go to a pro shop, get measured and get a recommendation

also, dont worry about being too old. i started when i was almost 12, which is on the old end for a serious skater and i am on axel. i have a friend who started at 15 who is now on double loop
Reply:jackson. i prefer jackson. jackson artiste are about $100 which are a GREAT! price, they shud last u till about ur lutz or axel. i have jackson freestyle, they cost me almost $300. alot of my friends have the artiste! theyre great!
Reply:Honestly, if you can go to a boot fitter (some rinks have them on-site, and other locations you can find in a phone book) that would probably be the best option. They can give you the pros and cons of each boot and tell you how to get the most bang for your buck.

I%26#039;ve never tried Jackson, but I grew up in Reidell skates. Unfortunately, I have fairly wide feet, so they caused my feet to cramp pretty painfully (I%26#039;ve since moved to SP-Teri skates and am quite happy). Overall, it depends on your foot and what feels best to you. If you can, you should definitely try one of each on to determine what fits best.

Another option would be to buy a used pair of skates. I did this up until I started landing doubles and needed more support. This will save you on money, and a lot of kids your age end up outgrowing their boots and having to get rid of them before they%26#039;re broken down, so that might be a good, cheap option for you.

Lastly, you can certainly get into the sport at the age of 13. Johnny Weir didn%26#039;t start skating until he was 12 and he%26#039;s won a few national championships and gone to the Olympics. Anything%26#039;s possible (of course, I suspect he had a lot of natural talent and parents who were willing to fork over loads of money to get him there). I started skating at age 7, but I didn%26#039;t get very serious until I was 13, and I only started USFS testing when I was 14. I%26#039;m 23 now and working on senior moves and novice freestyles (and I%26#039;ve quit in between, as well), so I%26#039;m still having fun with it.

Enjoy it and good luck finding a good pair of boots!

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I need help with skates?

2009-04-14T21:49:00.003-07:00

well ive been thinking about skating at a near by ramp but am not sure of what type of skates i should buy. i know it cant have breaks ive been thinking about inline skates but i wanted to know how well they work. i mean, they ned to work for the money they cost. i need help locating the right type of skates. if you know of any sites or chain stores found often plz send as answer. thanks!!

I need help with skates?
cool keep aaskin people to help with skates.
Reply:Well to tell you the truth I play hockey now but when I was going on ramps in skates i remembered that inline skates worked the best. Its what I used to skate with and they worked really well.

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT... Make sure you choose a good company brand name dont just go oh these are cheap look cool. Because trust me those will not I REPEAT WILL NOT HOLD OUT FOR VERY LONG!!!!

Sooo just given you a word of advise but also choose a inline skate that feels comfortable and is made by a good company brand name I dont know who makes them now and days but you can probably figure it out.

I suggest stores like REI, Big 5 sporting goods, or beachinlineskates.com

flower

Hey we are rollerblading and i dont know which to pick inline skates or regular skates because?

2009-04-14T21:49:00.002-07:00

because i dont know what they look like. the one i want is the straight one since i know how to rollerblade . i dont want the 2 2 roller skates . u know the 2 wheels side by side , thats the one i DONT want . I want the 4 wheels straight like in ice skating the blade is all straight ? u got the picture so now we are going roller blading on valentines day for school activity . and i have to rent whether in-line skates or regular skates . we will get the skates when we get there (the place where we will go rollerblade) and we have to pay $4 for in-line skates and $2 for regular skates. so is the straight one the in-line skates or the regular skates?????

Hey we are rollerblading and i dont know which to pick inline skates or regular skates because?
Rollerblades are a brand of inline skates where all 4 wheels are in a row. Quads are the old style of roller skates with two wheels in front and two in back forming a square.

I hope that helps.

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The tounge of my skates came out when i was taking my skates off. Their just a couple of months old and the?

2009-04-14T21:49:00.001-07:00

other skates is showing signs its about to do the same. are they defective, is this common with new skates? the skates are easton 800

The tounge of my skates came out when i was taking my skates off. Their just a couple of months old and the?
that%26#039;s some sh!t man. my old man still uses the same skates he whore in high school and their fine, there%26#039;s no reason your skates should be breaking already. go to the store where you bought them and see if they can help you. i doubt they%26#039;ll be able to give you much in store help but they might know how to get in touch with easton. try easton.com they might have a way to email or call them. good luck man.
Reply:That would be a manufacturing defect. Easton has a warranty, contact them.
Reply:Let me guess. They%26#039;re made in China right?
Reply:Contact Easton

tanning

Ice Skates??

2009-04-14T21:49:00.000-07:00

I have enough money and I would like to get my own pair of skates. But where is the best place? They have skates at Dick%26#039;s Sporting Goods, but then I heard that sporting goods aren%26#039;t the best place to buy skates and that it is best to go to a skating store. But I don%26#039;t know about any Skating stores that is around where I live but since I%26#039;m a beginner could I just buy it from a sporting goods store?

Ice Skates??
i play ice hockey. And i know for a fact that when it comes to skates, you get what you pay for. Your best bet would be a hockey store. But if none are around you might find a decent pair at *****, since your a beginner. If you buy a pair I would recommend Nike Bauer, or Easton%26#039;s. And make sure to get them professionally sharpened, an ice skate sharpening is a lot more complicated than you think.
Reply:It all really depends on what kind of skating you%26#039;re doing. If you just want skates to go a few times a year with the family, the skates at Dick%26#039;s are fine....they%26#039;re recreational skates. If you want better quality skates and plan to take lessons, stay away from the chain stores and go to a skate shop in your area. There they will have better quality skate/blade sets and all accessories you need. They will also be able to properly fit you for the skates and recommend a brand and model. :)
Reply:Did you want hockey or figure skates?

I only know about figure skates.

The link below has a list of figure skating vendors and dealers. Perhaps you could call one of them and find if there is a dealer in your area. Some dealers may not have store fronts but run their business from their house.

It%26#039;s best to have a professional boot fitter fit you with a pair of skates. Sporting good stores are usually not your best choice because they just don%26#039;t know enough about the sport of figure skating. You may want to visit your local figure skating club they should have local skate representatives you can contact . Good brands of skates are Riedell%26#039;s, Jacksons, Graf%26#039;s, Harlick%26#039;s, SP Teri%26#039;s and Klingbeil%26#039;s to name a few.

If your feet have stopped growing and you think you%26#039;ll be skating for years and or want to take lessons one day or you are. I would invest in a good pair of skates. Expect to spend $300+ for boots and blades, on a good pair of skates, the blades are separate.

If all you want is goofing around skates, I would not spend more the $75 but not less then $50 and Dick%26#039;s may have what you are looking for.

Have a expert sharpen you blades if your going to buy a nice pair of boots and blades. Visit your local figure skating club and I%26#039;m sure they will have information on a professional sharpener in your area. Skates should be sharpen every 20 hours of use or sooner if they are nicked up. Make sure to buy skate guards and soaker to protect your blades. Expect to pay $10-$20 on sharpenings.

It%26#039;s good to check with your local arena and see if they teach USFS or ISI, either one is good. USFS now also geared for recreational as well as competitive.
Reply:The best place to get skates is where your skating club recommends for you to buy skates. If you haven%26#039;t joined a skating club yet, look up the USFSA or ISI depending wish association you wish to join online. USFSA is the competitive route and ISI is more the recreational route (they have weird program requirements). If you want to try to make it to Senior Nationals one day, you%26#039;ll want to join the USFSA. USFSA %26#039;s site is http://www.usfigureskating.org and ISI is http://www.skateisi.com/ Both of these organizations can tell you where there are arenas that have clubs that are run under their associations. Then you need to go visit the club and talk with the Ice Captain or Skating Director of the club to ask them where would be the best place to buy skates for your feet. Make sure you get the right type of skate for your feet. NOT all feet are equal. For instance I have narrow heels and wide balled feet and am flat footed. I%26#039;m in a Jackson boot and have orthotics made special for my skate boots. Do get the right skate level for your ability and weight. Tell the skate fitter your skating abilty as it is now and your weight and age. This will help the skate fitter to determine the right skate for your level.
Reply:If you are a beginner I would suggest you wait until your lessons start then ask your instructor as to what sort of skates to get. They may even have a skate shop at your rink as mine does. At very least they should be able to suggest somewhere that sells good skates.

I broke all rules and got mine second/ hand off ebay but then I couldn%26#039;t stand rink skates anymore. I got lucky as mine fitted ok but it was only for recreational skating anyhow. If you want to do serious skating eg tests and competitions you%26#039;re best getting advice on what type to get for your level
Reply:Go to the ProShop at your local rink and they will set you up with a pair of beginner freestyle skates, most likely Reidell (thats what I started with).

Depending on how much money you want to spend you can also buy boots and blades separate. This is much more expensive and more useful once you have been skating for a while.

flower

Figure skating to hockey skates?

2009-04-14T21:48:00.003-07:00

I%26#039;ve been skating with figure skates for quite some time but my parents have noticed I have all the foot work of a hockey player and I%26#039;m too aggressive to be a figure skater, and my parents said I%26#039;d be a very good hockey player and I tried skating in hockey skates and I fell a bunch of times. Should I keep trying? I really want to make it onto the hockey team next fall, if so I can practice in another rink further away from my town thats open all summer (which mine isn%26#039;t)

Figure skating to hockey skates?
Yes, practice ,practice ,practice and you will become very a very good skater! When you do practice ,skate with your hockey stick so you can learn how to handle it ,and even when your not on the ice play with your hockey stick and a ball so you can get better at puck handeling . It will all matter in the long run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:if you want to switch to hockey go for it! I know someone who switched to hockey and it worked out.
Reply:I suppose you could. The main thing to remember is that there%26#039;s no toe pick and that you work on a team. Hockey is a lot more rough than ice-skating so be prepared to get checked and pushed around. Also, since there is no toe-pick, I%26#039;ve noticed that many hockey players tend to lean on the back%26#039;s of their skates more that the fronts. However, don%26#039;t lean too far! Usually, hockey skates are rounded on both ends. With a lot of practice, I think you can do it! Good luck!
Reply:Absolutely yes. It will take some hours of practice to make the transition from figure to hockey skating since the boot and blades are different.

I don%26#039;t know how long you have been figure skating, but everyone develops %26quot;muscle memory%26quot; over time. To transition to hockey skates, you will have to develop new habits and a new %26quot;muscle memory%26quot; for hockey. It will take time and %26quot;mileage%26quot; around the rink toskate as well on hockey skates as you do on figure skates but can most certainly be done.

I used to coach basic skating skills and learned to skate on hockey skates when I was given hockey group lessons to teach. I took a good number of falls, but that%26#039;s part of the game. Don%26#039;t get discouraged. Good luck!

tanning

Which ice skates are the best to buy?

2009-04-14T21:48:00.002-07:00

I just started ice skating a few weeks ago and I am currently renting ice skates. They are plastic and don%26#039;t have laces, I would say they are pretty bad quality. I have tried two different sizes but I always get blisters and my feel swell up, even after skating for only 30 minutes during my lesson. My parents are going to buy me a pair of skates, but since I just started, they said they are going to buy me a used pair that are a bit cheaper, which is fine with me because its better than the rental skates. Although I really don%26#039;t want to, my dad wants to get them off of ebay. I have been looking at two different kinds of skates, I don%26#039;t know which are better though.

They are the Jackson Mystique, or the Reidell 117.

Which one is better for a beginner?

Thank you!

Which ice skates are the best to buy?
Hey!

You can get new skates of ebay shops for a pretty cheap price. I strongly recomend jacksons over reidells. They last longer. The Mysiques are a good boot, light and will suport you though to more advacnes things. The riedells are more limited and i feel dont over as much ankle support. There are also some less popular makes available on the ebay shops, it is worth looking around on there then make your choice.
Reply:Jackson mystique.. i have jackson freestyle and before that i had jackson competitor.. they work well because there is alot of ankle support.
Reply:well if you doing axels then get the Jackson Mystique other wise get the Reidell 117
Reply:Both types of skates would be alright, if you are buying used I would suggest getting a better pair of higher end skates. If you are buying used the Riedell 117 should be alright. I favor Riedell over Jackson%26#039;s just because they seem to be more comfortable and better quality, though depending on the skater you talk to depends on what their opinion of skates are. I would highly suggest getting skates from a pro shop so that you can be sized and try on skates rather than buying them online because you can have many problems with sizing since every brand and every model run slightly different size wise. Good luck!
Reply:I say Jackson Mystique because Jacksons are really easy to break in.
Reply:i am a beginner and i got the Riedell 117

i am very happy and they feel infinity times better then rentals but i still get blisters athough not as bad but there are many reasons why that could still be happening to me

i am thinking of getting my skates heated so the boot can have a custom fit to my ankles and feet

you can get used ones heated too but i wouldnt suggest getting them off of Ebay because you cannot inspect the boot or the blade to see how much life they have left

for basic lessons even Riedell 112 and possible the 110 would work and they are cheaper then the 117
Reply:Jackson Mystique are good!

I have Jackson Mystique Skates and there good!

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How can I combine inline speed skates with trick skates?

2009-04-14T21:48:00.001-07:00

It doesn%26#039;t have to be aggressive skates but the skates that guys use to go real fast combined with trick skates (maybe excluding grinding). When I say trick skating I mean free skating.

Free skating: Riding around cities and towns with friends wile doing a series of tricks and finding the fastest root to get from point A to point B.

What kind of wheel set up should I have to combine free skating (or trick skating) with the speed of race skating? But not to fast, I need some control. Take a look at this wiki page about wheel set ups and tell m weather I should have it like one of these set ups or do you guys know of a better set up to combine speed with monouver tricks and maybe even a little slalom...ok maybe thats a bit much but hey, maybe not.

Wiki page on wheel set ups:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/full_rocker...

Just incase you wanted to know what slalom is:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/freestyle_s...

How can I combine inline speed skates with trick skates?
I%26#039;ve just started practicing slalom over the summer. I bought a pair of the Rollerblade Twister II Pros:

http://www.blackdiamondsports.com/Roller...

I think these are probably the best skates to get right now in Canada for freeskating and a bit of slalom. The frame is too long for slalom unless your skate size is over 42-43. Other options would be some durable hockey skates. Recreational skates generally lack the side-to-side ankle support for the bit of jumping that you might do for freeskating.

Now as for the rockering, I find it hard to go full speed with a full rocker because it becomes unstable (which is perfect for slalom)

http://skating.thierstein.net/Knowledge/...

The site above gives all the different types of rocker. For freeskating I would probably go for a front rocker, so that the skates are more maneuverable but still stable.

It all depends on what you do more often.

I hope this helps.

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Which ice skates?

2009-04-14T21:48:00.000-07:00

I have recently started having ice skating lessons and would really like to get my own pair of boots, problem is I know nothing about the brand of skate i should go for!! Even though I dont plan to go to the Olympics, I would like to get a fairly decent pair of skates. I am willing to pay £80-90, and would pay a bit more for a good boot that will last. Can anyone recommend a make or even suggest makes that I should stay away from? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Which ice skates?
It is difficult to recommend skates for you because everyone has different feet and all boots are different shapes and sizes. The best thing you can do is to go to the shop at your local ice rink or another ice skating shop and get someone to help you try on a couple of different makes of boots. This way you will be able to walk around in them and see which ones feel the best. The assistant can also look and feel them on your feet so will be able to tell you how they should feel and if they fit correctly. i made the mistake of getting my first skates from the Internet and when they arrived they didn%26#039;t fit so i had to get some wider ones for my feet. i soon realized that there can be quite a big difference in skates depending on the shape of your feet.Also you can get skates for around your price range and they will last quite a while but i also recommend getting some good boot covers to protect them a little from marks and scratches. This way they will look new and clean for quite a while. hope this helped and good look!
Reply:Hi,

I would recommend a pair of Risports. They are quite sturdy and quite common amongst amateur skaters. Until you progress further, you won%26#039;t know what sort of specialist skates you will want. These come in standard forms like regular trainers opposed to running shoes, tennis shoes, football boots etc. Good luck anyway
Reply:Do you have any friends who%26#039;ve outgrown their skates, or given up the sport? They might be willing to give/sell the skates.

Assuming you live in the UK, you probably can get a good pair of GAM, Risport, or Riedell skates; Jacksons aren%26#039;t available in all parts of the world. Stop in at the rink%26#039;s pro shop and check out what they have in your price range for your level of skating.

The pro shop price usually includes measuring your feet, sharpening the blades, and any adjustments that might be needed later. It%26#039;s about the same cost as ordering by mail and paying for the services separately.

How are the hire skates at your rink? If they%26#039;re okay, you might want to consider that brand for your first %26quot;owned%26quot; pair.
Reply:Better ask your coach.

He will give you a good advice.

But if you will ask for my opinion,

Buy the SP TERI ESCALADE

it is good for newbies and for advance skaters also.

Usually its price will range from $200 - $400

hope i help ^^

but better ask your coach

coz he will give you the best advice

GOOD LUCK ^^
Reply:speak to your instructor he or she will advice you which ones you will need.
Reply:What skates are you using now? Do you like them? Are they comfortable? Have you tried out different skates at the rink, perhaps rented them? It is hard to say what kind of skates you should get, because everyone has a their own personnel opinion. Try trying out different skates and picking the ones that feel the most right to you. If you like the skates you are currently renting/borrowing consider getting a pair of the same kind for yourself or one%26#039;s from the same company or style.
Reply:i would ask for advice at your rink , but a good starter boot is risport rf4 about £90 i wouldnt go for 2nd hand as they would have moulded to the previous skaters foot .
Reply:Check with your private instructor and your local pro shop before investing in skates. A good recreational skate is made by Reidell. The model will depend on the skills you are working on and how often you skate.
Reply:I have the Jackson Glaciers. I definitely reccomend them! They are hugely comfortable and have brown bottoms (my favorite!). Go to Amazon.com and type in Jackson Glacier 120 Skates.

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How to break into RF4 skates?

2009-04-14T21:47:00.002-07:00

I really enjoy ice skating and i bought a pair of RF4 skates 2 days ago, beacuse I want to start taking lesson. The skates fit perfectly however they hurt from the pressure provided from the top rim of the skates. How long will it take me to break them in? I am wearing them around the house alot and planning to skate in them very soon. Is there anyway to speed up the progress?

How to break into RF4 skates?
It normally takes a few sessions (4-6) to break skates in and RF4%26#039;s are generally quite stiff as well.

You can speed it up by wearing them around the house with your hard guards on (I will be upgrading my skates in February, and have told my boss that I WILL be wearing them under my desk at work!).

You said specifically that they hurt around the top rim of the skates. As skates are so stiff when you first wear them, you don%26#039;t actually need to lace them all the way to the top and can just lace the bottom 3 (out of 4) hooks until they feel more comfortable. This will help you be able to maintain proper knee bend without them digging in so much, and therefore speed up how quickly they break in.

There are other ways that skaters break in skates, one way being to wear damp socks inside the skates. However, this isn%26#039;t particularly good for the leather, so I wouldn%26#039;t recommend it particularly. Just persevere with wearing them around the house and just lace up the bottom three hooks until they feel more comfortable and you can use all the hooks.

If you are getting blisters from your skates, or pain from the pressure, you can invest in something called Bunga Pads (I have put a link to wear you can buy them at the bottom - cheaper from America) which provide padding and protection in your boot and are highly recommended by many skaters. They are basically a tubigrip kind of bandage, with gel inserts that make life somewhat more comfortable!

Good luck - it will get better soon, I promise!
Reply:so long as your wearing blades guards on the blades when your wearing them around the house thats ok but it wont really speed up the process that much. breaking in new skates takes about 5-10 days if your skating a lot and longer if you only skate say once a week. your skates will start to break in when you skate because of the movement of your feet and ankles. to begin with you will get blisters and stuff and they will be painful especially if you have never skated properly before which im assuming you havnt.

when the skates have broken in they will feel much comfier and they will be easier to lace up, you wont be getting any blisters and you might notice slight creasing around the ankles. this allows for flexibilty but still gives you maximum supprt. the only way to break in new skates is to skate in them as much as possible.

good luck x
Reply:Hey I have RF4s too.

Well, initially I was afraid to walk with them in the house. But after some pains on the ice, I put on the hard guard [silicon/plastic] onto the blades and started walking in them. They help. Take them off when you feel that your feet hurts.

However, I have a feeling that you%26#039;re lacing them too tight. that is my mistake too. When you lace the, leave the first few relatively loose, like you can stick a finger of two under the lace. As you get to your ankle area, pull them tight. When I lace up to the hooks, I do them Tight, less tight, less tight, less tight. If you have additional lace length, go back down. I lace all the way up and down three hooks.

While RF4 is perceived to be a beginner skate set... I have to say they are pretty darn hard. When you get onto the ice, do a lot of bending. Like cross overs, backwards crossovers, shoot the ducks, and simply just squatting down.

Also, don%26#039;t force yourself to keep skating in them when they hurt too much. Go rest, and unlace all the way and drink water, then lace them again. You will find a method of lacing that you%26#039;re comfortable in.

Have fun skating! Breaking in is a sure pain!

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New ice skates or used ones?

2009-04-14T21:47:00.001-07:00

I%26#039;m still a beginner in ice skating but i love it and decided to get a pair but i don%26#039;t know if i should get new ones or old ones

some people say that old ones are easier to skate with than new ones but i found these new ice skates in a store w/ a rather cheap price and has a huge urge to buy it

New ice skates or used ones?
I have found that it%26#039;s always best to get new skates. They kept telling me every time I got a pair that it would be hard and painful to break them in, but it was always pretty easy, I just had to take about a week and do a lot of basic things until I was able to go back to my old schedule. Don%26#039;t buy any cruddy skates, though! I had a really tough time learning because I was in a pair of skates that cost $25, and they were fine until I knew I wanted to skate. If you%26#039;re just testing skating out, then get the really cheap ones, but if you really want to progress, go for ones that are $40 - $50, they%26#039;re worth it.
Reply:Hi. I%26#039;m Monica. The rentals at my rink sucked, so after my second lesson, I went to Play it again Sports and bought a used pair for 20$. The advantages? They were already broken in, they were dirt cheap, they are still good skates, they are cool. Disadvantages? They were old, they were falling apart, they need lots of TLC. However, I am also a beginner/intermediate skater, and my birthday is next week. My friends have decided that they want to all chip in t get me my dream skates. They are Riedell Bronze Medallions, because I didn%26#039;t want too expensive skates, anyway, I reccomend Riedells all the way. By the way, I would love it if this were your best answer!
Reply:Well, it depends how old the skates are. If they%26#039;re only a few months and less than a year, then the older skates would be better since they%26#039;re broken in and it will be easier for you to bend your knees.

But if you can%26#039;t find any slightly used skates, then I%26#039;d go for the new ones. They don%26#039;t take that long to get used to and are very nice. Especially if you have enough money for them, you might as well buy the new ones.
Reply:New ones are really great, but require breaking in, as do many skates. It%26#039;s worth it though, because thay are new and your own!
Reply:Well. So did I, so did I...

But I%26#039;m not taking lessons and am relatively a beginner. Kind of jumping around from Alpha to Freestyle 1. Haha. If you are taking lessons, ask your coach. But only with a pinch of salt.

I wanted new skates, and since the one and only pro shop in my area sells only Risport skates, I was aiming for Risport RF4, which cost around SGD$280 for a new pair. But while waiting for it to arrive, there was this really new pair of RF4 in my size-- or rather half a centimetre bigger and the person insisted that i%26#039;ll grow even though I haven%26#039;t for the past five years--, and guess what? It%26#039;s SGD$200! By really new i mean ONE MONTH old. I still have to break it in. If you%26#039;re not in a hurry to buy a pair, wait.

Good things come when you wait. Don%26#039;t get something that doesn%26#039;t look maintained. Trust yourself. Do you want a cheap price or a lasting and comfy skates? It%26#039;s all you. Cheap doesn%26#039;t mean it%26#039;s bad though. You have to see how%26#039;s it for yourself.
Reply:New, with used it isn%26#039;t formed to your foot but rather someone else%26#039;s foot. I have Jackson%26#039;s and I like them. They feel good and are great for beginning skaters. What kind are you looking at?
Reply:Old ones are easier to skate in because they are broken in; just make sure they aren%26#039;t broken down. If you are not planning on becoming competative anytime soon, buying cheaper used skates is a good way to go. But, once you start competing, I would not recommend used boots. New skates are always great if you can remember to be patient while breaking them in.

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My First Pair Of Skates?

2009-04-14T21:47:00.000-07:00

I%26#039;m getting my first pair of figure skating skates this week, and I have a lo of questions! I%26#039;m in Beta and I use rental skates. But sometimes the blades are dull, and stuff, and I can%26#039;t really skate as well. So, I have a lot of questions about my first pair!

1. What%26#039;s the best kind of ice skate to get?

2. What size do I get? I get size 7 in rentals, but can I get a size 8 so my feet can grow into them?

3. Do I need an ice skating bag to carry my skates in? Or Is it okay to fling them over my shoulders when I go to the rink?

4. Do I need to get soakers for them? I know it%26#039;s neccesary to get blade guards, so I%26#039;m getting them.

5. How long will it take me to break into them?

6. When do I know to sharpen hem?

7. How do I care for my ice skate?

I know they%26#039;re a lot of questions, but if you could take some time to answer a few questions it%26#039;ll be great! Thanks!

My First Pair Of Skates?
That%26#039;s great that you%26#039;re getting your own skates! I%26#039;m sure you%26#039;ll be very proud of them. :)

1. Usually for beginning skaters, I recommend Riedells. A lot of skaters like them and Riedells have skates for all levels at fairly reasonable prices. As their usage chart suggests (riedellskates.com), for your level, I%26#039;d get either the gold or bronze medallions. They%26#039;re rated for Beta and a few levels after that. They should provide enough support and come with a decent blade for what you%26#039;re trying to do.

2. For sizing purposes, I would go to your nearest skate shop and get professionally fitted. Skates do not run true to shoe sizes. Some run big, some small, some wide, some narrow. It all depends on the brand. Plus, if you%26#039;re like me, I%26#039;d have no idea what width to order, so a trained professional should be able to help you get the right size. You%26#039;d hate to get your new skates and have them not fit! If your feet are still growing, you can usually go up a 1/2 size....maybe a size. More than that might make skating difficult. Also, some shops sell used skates, which are a great idea for skaters with growing feet!

3. I%26#039;d suggest getting some sort of bag, backpack or something to carry your skates in. Skaters seem to end up with a lot of junk to carry around.....books, CD%26#039;s, towels, gloves, legwarmers, guards, extra tights, Kleenx and more. Any bag will work just fine.

4. I would recommend getting soakers to protect your blades. They%26#039;re great for when you%26#039;re not using your skates. Be sure that you do not store your skates with the hard plastic guards on. This can cause your blades to rust....quickly! Only use the plastic guards for walking off ice. When you%26#039;re done skating, wipe your blades and boots down with a towel and put on your soakers. Once you get home, it%26#039;s a good idea to take your skates out of the bag, take your soakers off and let your skates dry out. This prevents rusting on your blades, allows the moisture to evaporate from your heels/soles and allows the inside of your skates to dry out -- preventing stinky skates. :)

5. Break-in time depends on how much you skate. Usually I suggest to skaters to wear their skates at home while watching TV with their plastic guards on. This allows the boot to form to your foot. Walk in them a little at home. When they%26#039;re new, maybe don%26#039;t lace them up all the way to the top. Leave the top hook unlaced until you have them broken in a little and you feel comfortable in your boots. On ice, do a lot of back crossovers, swizzles, waltz jumps and get into your ankles. If you%26#039;re finding you have specific areas that are hurting, you can have those areas %26quot;punched out%26quot; at the skate shop (they have a metal tool that pushes areas of the boot out to relieve pressure areas). Or round makeup sponges work well to protect sore ankles and other areas that hurt in skates. I don%26#039;t think the Riedells will take you very long to break in, but they%26#039;ll be as different as night and day compared to your rentals.

6. Get your blades sharpened before you use your skates for the first time. New blades do not come sharpened. How often you need them sharpened depends on how much you skate. The general rule I have heard is every 20 hours on the ice.....but you%26#039;ll find each skater has their own preference. To check if you need them sharpened, drag a fingernail over one of the edges. If it scrapes off some of your nail, they%26#039;re probably okay....no scrapings, they need to be sharpened. Your coach should also be able to let you know.

7. I touched on this a little earlier. Allow you boots/blades to dry out regularily. Get your blades sharpened as often as you feel comfortable and don%26#039;t leave plastic guards on your blades when they%26#039;re not being used.

Whew, I know that%26#039;s a lot. Good luck with your new skates! :)
Reply:reidel

get the size that feels the best when you try them on

yes, get a bag, you dont want to scratch the leather, etc.

yes, you need soakers. they sell them cheap on ebay

I wore mine around the house for a week before they were broken in enough

sharpen them as much as you like--personally I like a semi-dull blade. some girls I know sharpen them before every practice!

keep the boots dry, the blades dry and you%26#039;ll be fine.
Reply:HI I have second hand skates. I use soakers on them but I%26#039;m a bit naughty and don%26#039;t have blade guards. They%26#039;d only get nicked at my rink anyhow as I%26#039;ve nowhere to put them while I%26#039;m on the ice. I just use a strong nylon shoebag to cart them around in and yes lots of other junk finds its way in to that too.
Reply:OK if you are just going for fun then you don%26#039;t really need to worry about the type they are or a bag to carry them. when you are done skating clean off the blade and get them sharp-end, don%26#039;t get a size to big. and yess get guards
Reply:Never get a size 2 big.

I did that [only half a size bigger] and I couldnt skate, it was horrible. DONT TRY IT!
Reply:Since you are a beginner I%26#039;d suggest going with a Riedell Bronze or Silver Medallion or Jackson Classique. I%26#039;d suggest the Riedell%26#039;s for a beginner, they seem to be usually better, more comfortable skates, but I%26#039;d suggest trying some on so you know what feels best on your feet.

Go ahead and go to your pro shop to be sized for skates before you decide what pair of skates are best for you, skates that are too big or too small can cause a lot of problems like blisters, and other problems so being sized for skates by your pro shop is very important. If you would like a skating bag then go ahead and get one, but if you don%26#039;t feel you need one then don%26#039;t worry about it.

You certainly need soakers for your skates, they help prevent rusting along with a good wipe off with a soft rag after each time you skate. The hard blade guards aren%26#039;t nessecary, but they are good to have, just make sure you don%26#039;t leave them on your skates because this can promote rusting.

The time required to break in your skates will depend on how often you skate, and what skate model you get. The break in period can range from a few weeks of skating to a few months, and anywhere from about 5-15 hours on the ice.

You will know you need to sharpen your ice skates because you will often feel like you are sliding around on the ice. Most skaters start with sharpening their skates about every 20 hours on the ice, which the skater usually learns to adjust according to their liking of sharper or slighly duller blades.

As far as caring for your skates you will need to make sure that they dry out well after skating, and that you dry off the blades and the skates from any moisure that may have gotten on the outside, and then place your soakers on when you aren%26#039;t wearing your skates. Good luck and have fun skating!
Reply:1] I think hockey skates are best as they give you way more room than figure skates. As for brand, it differs on the person so id just look for the best ones when you get to the store

2] If your feet are still growing, then yes get a size 8 or even 7 1/2 %26#039;s

3] No you dont need a skating bag, but i%26#039;d recommend getting one if you are going to go skating alot.

4] Sorry i have no idea what soakers are but definitely get bladeguards

5] It will take probably 3 or 4 times skating to break them in completely

6] Sharpen them every season or if the blade starts slowing down or making you fall or just look at it; if its dull sharpening should be good.

7] All you really need to do is keep them in a safe place, sharpen them at least once a season %26amp; if you really want to; wax them. Oh make sure you wipe them off after you%26#039;re done skating.

Hope it helps :D
Reply:1. I would have to say that Riedells or Don Jacksons would be your best bet since you%26#039;re in Beta.

2. I think you can always get 7 1/2, but I%26#039;d say stick to the eight. You can always buy the insoles for figure skates that are too big.

3. Get an ice skating bag that%26#039;s cheap. I bought mine for $10 haha! =D You don%26#039;t need those zuca bags as they are kind of expensive and personally I don%26#039;t like them, although everyone at my rink has one =p You need an ice skating bag because not only do the skates should go in, but stuff like guards and soakers, gloves etc. Even a simple bookbag would do.

4. Soakers are even more important than the blade guards. That way your skates won%26#039;t rust. Haha I hardly use my blade guards =]

5. Hmm it depends on what kind of skates you get. It can take anywhere from 1-10 days to break them in.

6. Oh believe me, you will feel it. And remember that the more you keep them unsharpened, the worse they will get. I didn%26#039;t sharpen mine for so long, when I finally got them sharpened, I couldn%26#039;t even make a basic stop for like 5 days. Stupid man sharpened them too much ^_^%26#039;

7. I would say care for the blades and the boot, you can always polish and clean the boot when it gets dirty. As for the blade keep the SOAKERS on! =D That way you won%26#039;t have rusted skates.

This is the site where I got my first skates on which I still skate in:

http://www.skate-buys.com/enlefisk.html

That%26#039;s also where you can get the blade guards, soakers etc.

Good Luck! =]
Reply:1. idk

2. Um if you get a size 7 then you should probably try on a 8 or 7 1/2. that way you can see if they fit. You dod not want skates taht r to tight or to lose.

3. Um you do not need i skate bag to carry them in. It is your choice. I just fling them over my shoulder or walk out in them.

4. Yes you need soakers. The blade guards are for walking around in the rink, you do not want to talk off you skates when you need to go to the bathroom so you just get off the ice and put on the guards so the blade do not get ruined. You put the soakers on when you take your skates offf and when you are done skating for the time. When your skates are sitting at home you make sure they have them on, not the guards. the guards will rust the blades.

5. It will probably take about a week. You might want to walk around in them in your house (with guards) so that you break into them.

6. You should sharpen them about every two weeks, when the blade looks a bit rusty or you can always ask your coach.

7. You care for them by when getting off the ice you put guards on to walk, when skates are off, you put on soakers. you also can clean the blade with a paper towel. very simple. to take care of them.
Reply:1. ok if you want to do figure skating DO NOT buy hockey skates ... they are made differently as ice hockey and figure skating are 2 very different sport and we skate differently.

2. umm ... im pretty sure if u buy figure skates u cant just buy size 7s or 8s ... have a person who sells figure skates and knows what they are talking about to have your feet measured and they should be able to give u tips on what kind of skates will be relevant for your level of skating and what size etc.

i would suggest you visit a pro shop... there should be sumone who can answer your questions about skates there. =]

3. it doesnt matter wat kind of bag u have. lol ... but i wld advise u take one ... wether its a backpack or a trolley bag ... watever ... but i think its easier if u have a bag. that way you can put all your skating needs (eg. skates gloves towel guards etc) in one place and not have to carry those things everywhere or lose them.

4. umm ... u dnt really need soakers. they r just used to soak up the wats left of the water on your blades so they dnt rust as quickly ... but u can EASILY make your own... they are a cinch! lol .. and yea guards are a good idea to wear when your not on the ice so your blades dnt get blunt.

5. it depends on what type of skate you are buying. they are all different and have different stiffness levels. the person at the pro shop will tell you all about this if u ask him. they should sell you the preffered ice skate for your level

6. you will notice it on the ice when you need to sharpen your blades. when they start to get blunt you will feel your self kind of drift side ways on your blades across the ice. when this starts it means your blades are gettin blunt bcoz the edges are getting rounder. you can check this by scraping the surface of your blade on the ball of your blade (as this is the part that gets used most) and if the blade %26quot;shaves%26quot; bits of your nail off then this means they are still reletavely sharp. but when you feel that u are drifting sideways on the ice .. this is when you should start thinkin of gettin them sharpened.

7. the best way to care for them is:

a. always wipe your blades thoroughly so they dont rust.

b. if your doing alot of drags and stuff, you should think about wearing over the boot stockings or skate covers so you dont ruin the leather of your boot as it scrapes off. taping them with hockey tape will also protect them

c. wear guards when your not on the ice so your blades dont get blunt ....

i think that about covers it ... if u need any more tips just ask your coach or someone who works in a pro shop.

good luck =]

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Skates? Please read ALL the details?

2009-04-14T21:46:00.003-07:00

OK, I just got a new pair of Jackson Freestyles 2 weeks ago, and haven%26#039;t broken them in yet. I can%26#039;t do a tango stop, sit spin, back lunge, backwords and forward shoot the duck, ect.

Then, my old synchro coach e-mailed me saying that we have to do the old program one more time! In the program, there were back lunges and tango stops! So, she said to wear my OLD SKATES! So, I went today, and I was really wobbly, and almost bleeding. They are a different brand and three sizes small. So, I want to do it, but I don%26#039;t want my skates to feel uncomfortable the next day. What should I do?

Will I still be able to wear my new skates after Sun, because I%26#039;m only wearing it tonight, and Sunday? Or, should I just quit? Please tell me if this will affect my new skates!

Also, how can I break my skates in more, mainly back lunges and tango stops?

Thanks.

Skates? Please read ALL the details?
That%26#039;s difficult. If I were in your spot, I would go ahead and wear my new skates. Try to break them in every spare moment you have. Also, when on the ice, just keep doing tango stops and back lunges. Then youll get used to doing those. Im sure with some practice youll break them in in no time.

Here are some tips for breaking in your new boots.

Off ice:

Walk around the house (with guards on if a blade has been mounted. Make sure you%26#039;re bending. Keep the skates on for about half an hour. Heating them up with a blow dryer can help.

Squat while wearing your new skates for 10 seconds and then stand up for 10 seconds. Repeat desired amount of times.

Bend your knees and ankles slightly, while wearing the skates, and hold for 1-5 minutes. Repeat 2 or 3 times.

On ice:

Do a lot of swizzles, crossovers, and bending exercises on the ice for warm up.

Do a lot of waltz jumps. Make sure you bend on the entrance and landings.

After skating for about 20(apprx.) minutes, take your boots off and rest for 10 minutes (apprx.). This way you don%26#039;t injure your feet. Skate longer if you feel like your feet aren%26#039;t hurting or don%26#039;t need rest. Different people can last longer, so get off when you%26#039;re feet start bothering you.

Other:

When you tie your laces, don%26#039;t tie all the way to the top. Leave the last (top) hook. This will allow your ankles andknees to bend more.

Wear bunga pads if necessary. The rubbing of stiff boots can give you blisters and etc...

If you buy skates that are heat-moldable, those are very easy to break them in. If yours aren%26#039;t heat moldable, heat the inside with a blowdryer, and then wear them around the house for about 25 minutes.

It actually also helps if someone with feet a size (or two) bigger than you wears them. This stretches it out for you.
Reply:go for it. use the tips that the people above stated, and if those dont work, email ur coach and tell her ur situation. maybe she has skates to spare, or can help you back in sync. there is always a solution. worst case scenerio is that ull have to use rentals but dont damage ur feet with the small skates. im sure ur coach can help
Reply:You may want to try to break in your new skates and see if you can get them broken in enough to skate your program in, but you can use your old skates as a backup if your new ones aren%26#039;t broken in enough to skate in. You can wear your skates around the house, and do the heat molding(instructions should be inclucded with your skates on how to do it). Good luck!
Reply:I would focus on breaking in the new skates faster, just because your old skates are broken down and too small.

Back lunges and tango stops require ankle movement, which your new skates are restricting. Try this: unlace the top HOLE of the boots and leave it unlaced. When you tie your skates, skip that hole and go right to the hooks above. That should give you a little bend in the crease. Also, try leaving the top hook undone. It%26#039;ll let your knees bend more since the boot won%26#039;t be %26quot;pushing back.%26quot;

Wear the skates around the house, walk up stairs and do some toe-stands and knee bends. That%26#039;ll help with the forward range of motion. The side-to-side that you need for the lunge can be gained through shoot-the-ducks and hydroblades. You want to bend to the inside and outside of your ankles to soften up that area enough for the back lunge.

The tango stop problem%26#039;s probably because the new blades are very sharp. Skating in them will help dull the blades enough. Remember that you don%26#039;t need a really deep outside edge - a bit of a flat would be better for starters.

Hope you have a good time with your team and your new skates. Good luck!
Reply:ok don%26#039;t quit and don%26#039;t wear your old skates. I had skates that were 2 sizes too small and barley noticed until I got my new skates.

To break them in quicker warm the inside with a hair dryer for 2 minutes the wear them for at least 30 minutes while your at home you can walk around also. It will for sure break them in faster and if they are hurting you then get gel pads
Reply:ok here are some tips but it will be more diffacult for you because you have 3 sizes to small.

1.Wear damp hot socks in youre boot it streaches the leather.

2. walk around with blade gaurds at home.

3.when you are not using them shove as many socks as possible in the boot.

4. What relly help me was taking them to my local shoe store you know were you can get them died repaired ect. Well they do skates too! Get them streached its a worlds deffrent.

I know what you are going through blisters too? Well good luck!

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I am buying ice skates, can you help?

2009-04-14T21:46:00.002-07:00

I am buying my 6 year old a pair of ice skates, she has been using rentals and is a beginner. I would like to stay in the 50.00 range because I know she will outgrow them quickly. If/when she gets better we will invest in more expensive skates. There are a few I am looking at, can you please give me your opinion of them and give me any pointers you may have? I will talk to her instructor today as well.

1. http://www.skate-buys.com/ri112whrigif.h...

2. http://www.skate-buys.com/amro514gilel.h...

3. http://www.skate-buys.com/amatgisofisk.h...

4. http://www.skate-buys.com/ri810lasoboi.h...

5. http://www.skate-buys.com/ri10yerigifi.h...

6. http://www.skate-buys.com/ri625sosechr.h...

(I think this last one she would like best, but its about what is best for her)

Thanks!

I am buying ice skates, can you help?
If she is only 6, she should be OK in the soft series skates but some coaches steer their skaters away from them in favor of a traditional white leather skate.

A good skate fitter will be able to give your daughter growing room so she will be able to use them for about a year. Please contact the company you would buy them from and ask for fitting assistance. They will help you choose the right skate for her.

I would recommend Riedell over the other skates. She needs a certain amount of ankle support. If she has skates that do not have a good blade or are not made of quality materials, her progress will be slowed.
Reply:I%26#039;m also a beginner in figure skating and I have pair of riedell yellow ribbon skates. They are a lot better than the rental skates and are pretty comfortable. Also riedells can be heat molded if needed, and that will make breaking them in less painful (I broke mine in the old fashion way though since there was no major discomfort). If you are going to buy the skates online make sure you have the right size, for riedells its about one size down from your normal shoe size. You can also ask to try on skates at a pro shop and then just say you will think about it, and then order them online. As for the other skates stay away from skates with straps since you really need the laces in order to get the proper ankle support and fit.
Reply:Well you made your pick!

BUT I%26#039;m glad you got Jacksons! I%26#039;ve been using Jackson%26#039;s for years upon years!

They are an amazing skate!
Reply:The Jacksons were a really good choice, it was actually going to be my suggestion right after I said no hard or plastic case skates!

I love jacksons and that is all I have ever really used, theya re comfortable, have good support and a good fitted skate with good blades do wonders for your skating.

I hope she continues to enjoy skating and does really well in her lessons
Reply:i would buy the 1st one. it is perfect for a begginer

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Need opinions about hockey skates....?

2009-04-14T21:46:00.001-07:00

I%26#039;m getting back into hockey and i need some advice on what hockey skates i should get.

I havent played in 5 years so im a little lost as what skates i should use.

I was at a Perani%26#039;s hockey shop a few weeks ago and I looked at the new skates and didnt really see anything. But they have a huge bargain area with lots of older skates that i remember when i played. I found some Bauer 5000 Supremes( black tuuk) and i was overjoyed. These were the skates i wanted when i was in high school but i couldnt afford them. I had to continue wearing my old CCM Tacks back then. I put them on and they felt amazing. I instantly bought them for $199 and didnt think anything about it.

Now im starting to think that maybe i should try on some of the newer skates. I%26#039;m sure technology has made them better. Ive been hearing about how the Nike/Bauer XXX, XXV, and the new XXXX are really good skates.

Should i look to buy newer skates and return the old Bauer 5000 Supremes?

Need opinions about hockey skates....?
Dude if the 5000%26#039;s you already have felt amazing then keep them the best thing to have is a skate that feels comfortable. And it depends on how much are you getting back into Hockey???? If you are gonna be playing once a week then definitely keep the 5000%26#039;s. If you are gonna be playing almost everyday then I recommend getting new skates. but keep the 5000%26#039;s.

To help you break in the new skates, here is a tip I use, don%26#039;t sharpen them when you buy them My shop gives me a coupon for a free sharpening then I will wear them at home on the carpeting when watching TV and walk around a little more each day, after two weeks they should feel nice and comfortable.

Good Luck
Reply:Wow, those are a little dated. Haha, they%26#039;re still good though.

I personally just recently bought the Bauer Supreme 50%26#039;s.

They cost me 180$ and are extremely light and fit perfectly.

I was actually about to buy the 70%26#039;s but the 50%26#039;s just fit better.

If you%26#039;re not concerned about cash I would definetely check out the Supreme 90%26#039;s or the Bauer Vapor XXXX. I have tried out the 90%26#039;s myself and they are a dream. However, I am in college and I did not have the 600 dollars to spend for those skates.

The Bauer 90%26#039;s are all about fit and eliminating space between your foot and the skate. Mine feel like a second skin (a very hard skin). The 90%26#039;s fit even better and are WAY lighter.

The XXXX%26#039;s just came out so I%26#039;m not too sure about them. I have been reading reviews which state that the 90%26#039;s are still better.

Oh, and the 90%26#039;s are chaper now. I was checking them out (600 USD) when they first came out.

Anyway, good luck with your hockey! See if you can find the 50%26#039;s, they are lighter than your current pair, fit better and are cheaper (by a very small margin).

Go Wild!

P.S. I am brutal with my skates and my Bauers have been champs. They only have a few scratches here and there.

My previous CCM pairs broke in a matter of months.
Reply:Go with what fits. You%26#039;ll want a top end boot, not necessarily new, but the best boot of the series. for example, I have a pair of exernos. I%26#039;m pretty small, so the 20%26#039;s work for me. However, a guy your size would destroy those in a few weeks. you would need the nicer boot, the externo 60 for example.

CCM makes a good skate, and the vector series has gotten rave reviews. Don%26#039;t buy nike though, you can%26#039;t bake them.

In the end, it%26#039;s not so much the skate as the skater. Keep with what you have would be my advice as long as they fit.
Reply:At 6%26#039;6%26quot; a skate that is a few ounces lighter should not make much difference. When it comes right down to it , comfort and support are the most important factors to consider when choosing hockey skates. I don%26#039;t know if you can return the 5000%26#039;s if you have already used them, If you haven%26#039;t used them then go ahead and buy a newer skate if they feel at least as good as the 5000%26#039;s.
Reply:If you haven%26#039;t played in 5 years I recomend the RBK pumps. These skates are great for beginners and for experts. They have pumps that pump air into your skates for your comfort
Reply:I began wearing Bauer Vapor 4%26#039;s when i started playing hockey. they were stiff and never could really tie properly tight.

The next ones i bought were CCM 652%26#039;s and they broke in in like 2 sessions.

Those lasted me for about 6 years and felt great every time i put them on.

I just bought another pair of CCM (tack 492%26#039;s) for about 180. They again broke in in about 2 skates and feel great.

All the skates i%26#039;ve bought have never been more than 250 and i%26#039;ve never had any complaints about the CCM%26#039;s.

I%26#039;m not really a fan of the nike gear but have never skated in it. sometimes the expensive stuff isn%26#039;t neccessarily better, just more expensive.
Reply:Well the skate technology has revolutionized in the past 2 years. And the Bauer 5000%26#039;s are outdated regarding today%26#039;s skates. If you want to buy the best skate out there, I would suggest the brand new Easton S15%26#039;s. They are the lightest skates on the market being the only skates to be under 700 grams laced up. The difference between the 5000%26#039;s and the S15%26#039;s is Easton%26#039;s new one-piece boot construction which saves a bunch of excess weight. The difference is unbelievable, although I own last year%26#039;s top model, Synergy 1500c, and has similar one piece construction. It feels like walking on ice because they are so light. If you are not afraid to pay b/w 450-500 bucks on ice skates, the S15%26#039;s are probably your best bet. The Vapor XXXX are good too, but I prefer Easton equiptment just because of the fit. Either way, I hope you enjoy playing one of the best sports in the world!
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Reply:All I can tell you is that if you are just playing in a recreational league don%26#039;t overspend. There are pleanty of decent skates out there that will do for recreational play. Don%26#039;t let some pro-shop guy talk you into spending much more than you need.

In that case, try on everything you can. Find what feels best and let %26#039;em rip. I still wear my Bauer 4000%26#039;s from 1996. They still seem like champs to me.

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Will getting new ice skates help me with this?HELP?!!?

2009-04-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

For people that know what a 2 foot snow plow is on ice skates you could most likely answer this question.

Okay, so today I%26#039;m buying my first ever pair of ice skates.

Whenever I skate in rentals I may just be skating forward and suddenly my RIGHT FOOT always pushes out like when you do a 2 foot snow plow except it%26#039;s only my right foot.

My ice skating teacher told me that %26quot;Rental skates are not good skates, they have bad ankle support and dull blades. Maybe you can go buy some somewhere!!%26quot; So I am guessing that getting ice skates will help me with my problem, but I was just wanting to ask you guys just so I can get your all%26#039;s opinions.

I have to go to my lessons in about 2 hours so if you could answer me in that much time I would love that!!

Thanks!!

Will getting new ice skates help me with this?HELP?!!?
You%26#039;re right -- the blades are probably very dull. If you%26#039;re having a hard time keeping your feet under you and in your control, they probably have no edges left on the blades. Just imagine -- other people are walking around on cement, in the bleachers and where ever else they shouldn%26#039;t be with those blades and they probably only get sharpened once or twice a year.....if you%26#039;re lucky.

If you get your own pair, the best part is......you always know who had their foot in them before you......and they also will be fitted for your foot if you go to a skate shop. The boot itself will probably be of better quality and so will the blade. Don%26#039;t forget to get your new blades sharpened before you hit the ice. They don%26#039;t always come sharpened!

Good luck at lessons!
Reply:Dull blades are most likely the problem. With sharp blades you have trouble even stopping, and with dull blades you can slide around the ice fairly easily. Getting your own skates is probably a good idea. I would suggest getting a pair of Riedell Blue Ribbon skates, they are great for a beginner and are very good quality. They should give you the support you need and you can take care of the blades yourself so you won%26#039;t have to worry about dull blades.
Reply:Getting skates can actually be a very complicated process, but your coach is right when she says that rental skates are awful.

To get skates, you must first consider your needs. You must take into consideration your level of skating (do not go buy a professional pair of skates if you are only a beginner skater), what your skating aspirations are (team, dance, freestyle, etc.). You must also go through many brands to see what kinds fit your foot best. If you are not so sure you are 100% serious about being a skater, do not go and buy a $400 pair of skates, only to quit in a couple of months.

Also, if you do decide to get skates, they will definitely not fix your problem immediately. You will probably hate them for awhile because they need to be broken in. This wasn%26#039;t a problem for you before because rental skates already are broken in from all their previous uses. Plus, make sure that when you get your skates sharpened that you go to a really good person. If you let just any old person do it, it will be almost impossible to skate on your skates for awhile.

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Should I buy Roller Hockey Skates or Aggressive Skates?

2009-04-14T21:45:00.003-07:00

Hey Everyone,

I want to get back into rollerblading but I am so confused about which category to get into. I have two options:

1) Buy Roller Hockey Skates: CCM or Missions

2) Buy Aggressive Skates: Remz or Razors

I want to use these skates for riding around and maybe once in a while jump off small platforms or small stairs, nothing serious. I was looking something that is good for riding around New York City (PLEASE NO RECREATIONAL SKATES!). Something I can use after school to ride back home or for the weekends to go to a park and ride around. Do you recommend Roller Hockey Skates or Aggresive Trick Skates? Are Roller Hockey Skates uncomfortable after long hours outside because I see that they don%26#039;t have that much padding? Are Aggressive Skates fast and light? I

I went to Blades but they only had aggressive skates. They feel pretty light.

Should I buy Roller Hockey Skates or Aggressive Skates?
You may not like this answer but keep reading.

For what you describe, you want recreational or %26quot;street%26quot; skates. Both will be lighter, skate easier, and be faster than either hockey or aggressive skates. They will also be suitable (as long as you aren%26#039;t buying the cheapest you can find) for doing stairs or small (a couple feet high) platforms.

Hockey and aggressive skates are highly specialized to be good at their main use.

Aggressive will be the heaviest and slowest of the group. They are built for heavy abuse without a need for speed.

Hockey skates are more manueverable and more intermediate for speed.

Street skates are designed for slalom and dance moves but are closer to rec skates for speed and distance ability. They tend to have smaller wheels, like the cheaper rec skates but are built more sturdy.

Rec skates are the basic skates designed for getting around and if you get good ones are quite sturdy.

Fitness and racing skates are much better for getting around but also have larger wheels which could make it riskier landing from small platforms.
Reply:I would recommend going to a local shop rather than online. You can%26#039;t try on skates at an online shop to find which ones work for your feet.

If you can%26#039;t make a trip to a store, check out inlinewarehouse.com or skates.com Report It

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Best ice skates for a beginner?

2009-04-14T21:45:00.002-07:00

I%26#039;m a bit of an amateur (I%26#039;m not quite sure if that is the right term) when it comes to ice skating. I can skate just fine and not fall at all, go really fast, go backwards, and turn by crossing your feet, and such. I%26#039;ve only skated for recreation and my parents told me I might as well get a pair of skates myself instead of wasting money on rentals. I%26#039;ve been looking into it, and found some on ebay, but I%26#039;m not sure which ones to get. I especially look for jacksons, since they%26#039;re the ones that the store inside the skating rink sell. But what%26#039;s the difference between freestyle or figure ones? Which kind is best for my kind of ice skating? Should I stick with jacksons or look for some other brand? Anything I want to look for in skates? Thanks a bunch!

Best ice skates for a beginner?
I would suggest going to your local pro shop and being sized for skates, and not buying online because every brand and model of skate can run slightly differently size wise. There are typically two types of skates, figure and hockey, figure skates have a toe pick and hockey skates do not. It sounds like you would probably like figure skates for the type of skating that it sounds like you enjoy. You can go ahead with Jackson%26#039;s if you feel that you like their skates. I personally like Riedell skates a little better just because they have been more comfortable for me and seem to last a little longer than my Jackson%26#039;s have, but for a recreational skater I think as long as your skates fit well that you can go with either brand and be just fine. I would suggest a Riedell Red or Blue Ribbon or Jackson Mystique skate. Good luck!
Reply:You are looking in the right direction.. Jackson has some great skates. Riedell is also good, I would suggest deciding on a price you are comfortable with first.

Freestyle is just the name of one of Jackson%26#039;s boots - I would try a classique or an artiste they are a little less expensive and more of a recreational type of figure skate. Look for a boot %26amp; blade set.

Try this website www.sharperedgeskates.com. You will get all the help you need and skates at a great price.

Good luck!
Reply:Your parents are right! If you skate a lot, it%26#039;s worth having your own skates -- and you know who had their feet in them before you!!! :) As mentioned before, I would go to your nearest skate shop to get the correct fit. The problem with buying skates on eBay is you can%26#039;t try them on. They might be the right size, but not the right width. Skate sizes don%26#039;t run true to shoe size either. Some brands run small, others large, some wide, some narrow. I have heard good things about Jacksons...the only experience I have with them is my stepdaughter has a pair. Usually for beginners or frequent recreational skaters, I%26#039;d recommend Riedells. They%26#039;re both good brands of skates for beginners. There%26#039;s not really a difference between %26quot;figure%26quot; and %26quot;freestyle.%26quot; If they use figure to describe skates, that just means they%26#039;re figure skates....not hockey, not speed, not roller, etc. Freestyle refers to what you would do in figure skates, but more specifically jumping and spinning (under the %26quot;umbrella%26#039; of figure skating, there is freestyle, dance, syncro). If you%26#039;re planning on taking lessons, you%26#039;re going to want a skate with some ankle support, but if you plan on just continuing to skate recreationally, let the people at the shop know what you%26#039;re up to and they can help you find a skate that will work for you....in the right size. Then once you have a skate recommendation and size/width, if you want to shop around go for it! :)
Reply:Risport are really good. I use them and the only reason you would need to change them is because you grow out of the. They are really great. But I would suggest not getting them off ebay as I tried that and they broke within a month. Also you can%26#039;t try them on. I hope this helps.

Hannah
Reply:i think you should buy riedells. and i recommend buying the gold medallion series skates...

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Got new skates but having ankle problems?

2009-04-14T21:45:00.001-07:00

Okay, I been skating alot lately and I need help. My skates fit me well from toe to mid foot even at bottom of my heel, it seems to fit me good almost all around the skates but my ankles. Now i don%26#039;t understand, I don%26#039;t know if its because my ankles are just uniquely skinny and my foot size is correct. I try wrapping my skate strings around the back of my ankle. That kinda helped and stabilized my ankles but I was in pain at the front of my ankles at where I tie the knot. It Didn%26#039;t matter if I tie the knot slightly loose or really tight, it just hurt real bad in the front of my ankles. When I don%26#039;t tie the strings around my ankles and just tie it normal. My ankles feel like they move to one side of the boot making it hard for me to skate straightly balanced up even to the ice when I want to. Just feels like some kind of space where my ankles are. Even if I got half size smaller skates my toes, mid foot and heel would feel cramped. So I know my size is correct just my ankles feel to skinny. I don%26#039;t know if it could be because my skates aren%26#039;t broken in that could be reason not stabilizing my ankles??? Ummm I really don%26#039;t know what to do please can anyone help me???

Got new skates but having ankle problems?
Make sure you are lacing your skates properly. Ankle support is not about the knot at the top (in fact, you should never wrap your laces around your boot).

There is a picture diagram here that shows you where and how tight your laces should be.

http://www.inneredge.ca/skatecare.html

Your laces should be tightest at the middle of the boot for the best ankle support. The rest should be somewhat tight with it being just-enough loose at the toes and at the top (so you can bend).

I think you%26#039;re saying that there%26#039;s room around your ankle area? You might try a bunga pad disk on your ankle area. http://www.bungapads.com/store.cfm/ses_/... It%26#039;s feels sort like jelly and you put it directly on your ankle - your tights or thin socks will hold it in place going into the boot. It might fill the space but without putting pressure in that area. It%26#039;s expensive, but it does last. I used the large disks (similar product back in my day) so it stayed put on my ankles - but for a different reason. DON%26#039;T fill the space with other materials or thick socks or you might encounter other problems like rubbing or blisters.

But try reworking your lacing technique first - that should make a difference. Hope that helps!
Reply:Hi!! It%26#039;s up to you . . . I happened to use the 4%26quot; one so it wouldn%26#039;t move around on me (or even if it did it wouldn%26#039;t matter). But I know many who are happy with just the smaller ones. Good luck! Report It

Reply:for one thing--NEVER tie ur laces around the boots! but i would suggest bunga pads ankle sleeves.

thats wut i use.

i had the same problem for a while.

so u should get those--rainbosports.com sells them.

they should keep away blisters and make u fill out ur skates a little. hope i helped.
Reply:instead of wrappping your laces wrap the ankle area in clear tape several times
Reply:Okay you know since they are new skates it will take awhile to get used to, but if they still hurt i suggest stop tying around your boot because it is very very dangerous and buy some bunga pads. they are ankle pads that are jelly like on the inside for protection. you can only buy them online ice skating website, or SKATING magazine, or ice skating stores.
Reply:they make ankle wraps you can try. they have them for lace bite so it would make the laces not hurt but taking up a little room at the same time

if you have Riedell skates or another skate with heat activated reinforcements then go to a skate shop and ask them to heat your boots which will help make your boot a little more custom
Reply:ok well that problem is very typical when you get new skates keep skating in them and you will get used to them

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Inline Skates??

2009-04-14T21:45:00.000-07:00

What is a pair of inline skates that doesnt even look like you are wearing skates? They are nice and small. Can anyone tell me where I can find a pair of skates like this?

Inline Skates??
There really aren%26#039;t any. The closest I could suggest would either be the Hypno skates (www.hypnoskates.com/) or a racing skate with a smaller frame to replace the usual ones.

The boots on the newer hypno skates look more like a skate boot. If you can find an older pair or a pair of similar ones from Rollerblade (about 5 years ago, I don%26#039;t remember the model) the boots look more like hiking boots.

The racing boots are much shorter and barely come up over the ankle. It takes some time to get used to skating without the support of the taller boot (which is why the rec/fitness skates have taller boots).

You might be able to find a frame that was designed for smaller wheels (most frames that will mount on them are designed for 80mm-110mm wheels) or modify a UFS frame for agressive skates (designed for tiny extremely hard wheels) to fit the boot.

http://www.adamsinline.com/boots_bont.ht...

http://www.adamsinline.com/boots_luigino...

http://www.aggressivemall.com/UFS-FRAMES...
Reply:Hockey skates and racing skates are generally low-profile. They don’t have the big heavy boots and plastic straps, but are more flexible and lace-up. This may not work for you though, considering that you don’t mention playing hockey or racing.
Reply:I don%26#039;t think there is a pair .

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Quad skates? or inline?

2009-04-14T21:44:00.003-07:00

i want to learn to skate better and i was wondering which type of skates are better for doing tricks. currently i have inline skates but cant do much more than go forward and stop.

Quad skates? or inline?
It depends on what %26quot;tricks%26quot; you want to do.

Anything in the agressive area, inlines.

Spinning in place, quads

Skating backwards, slalom, and dance moves can be done by either one. If you look at the european competition videos (they do a lot more of this than in the US), you will see many more people on inlined but a lot of quads also.

People who compete will go to whatever works best for them and aparently each type of skates works best for different people.
Reply:Quad skates. My family owns a roller rink, and I have to say from my experience you can do a lot more things on quads than inline. With quads its easy to spin and keep your balance while going into other tricks. Hope this helps.
Reply:I learn from in line and it took me about 1 month to grind and i taught my little sister on the same skate%26#039;s and see got better than i was in less than a few weeks,

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? ice skates please i beg u help?

2009-04-14T21:44:00.002-07:00

i have these skates that i want to buy for free skates. is this thw right type if no please search that sight and show me!!!! im a size 5-6 http://www.target.com/Girls-Figure-Skate...

? ice skates please i beg u help?
well i have 300 dollar vaporXX ice skates from hockey but those seem fine
Reply:yeah im sure they%26#039;re fine just for free skating, i have mine from when i use to figure skate and stuff so they were from like a special store.. but yeah those look ok

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Questions about ice skates...?

2009-04-14T21:44:00.001-07:00

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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Inline Skates help for medium Beginners?

2009-04-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

Well i can skate quite well on my inline skates but i can use some help if u plz!!!!!! like i cant stop (brakes dint how to use them), and im really bad wit turning corners so some ADVISE will be appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!! my inline skates look a bit like this...

http://www.rei.com/OM/style/768447?cm_mm...

it kinda looks like that but different design and i only have the brake thing (well i think it a break) on one foot so HELLPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP plz ??????????

yeea as much advise as u can give PLUS i will give a best answer no intentions bribe. so huh????????

Inline Skates help for medium Beginners?
Most skates only come with one brake but you can usually change it to the other foot if that is the one you prefer to have out front.

A quick test to know which foot to have the brake on is to glide forwards on your skates and to scisors your feet (one forward one back) in each direction. The side that is more comfortable being ahead should be your braking foot.

The big key to effective braking (and much else in skating) is to get some bend in your knees. This allows you to scisors your feet farther. You want the front skate to be completely ahead of the back skate, then you can put more pressure on the brake.

There are tutorials on a couple of sites.

Rollerblade, link to skate lessons on left (www.rollerblade.com/home)

Liz Miller descriptions and Video (www.getrolling.com/orbit/heelbrak.html)

The rollerblade site (link above) also has two animations on different turning methods with good descriptions about how to do them. The A frame is a good place to start and the parallel turn is more advanced. Most of the time, my turns are a mixture of the two.

The key to the A frame turn is the outer foot. Most of your weight goes on it and it controls the turn with your inside foot just supporting you.

The key to the parallel turn is the leading (inside) foot. It guides you around the turn.

Both turns can be done with both feet solidly on the ground but, as with many skating moves, are easier if you take a little weight off the toes.

If you do an online search for inline skate clubs in your area, you may find people who can show you the details in person.
Reply:put more weight on the inner foot with respect to the turn. to break just lift your toes.

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Inline skates? Which of these is better?

2009-04-14T21:43:00.003-07:00

Yeah well im 14 and I want to skate, but it wouldn%26#039;t be at skate parks and stuff because yeah i don%26#039;t want to deal witht he guys there unless Im good. Which of these would be okay for street skating and still good if i do decided to go to the indooor skate park in my area?

And which would be faster...?

http://academy.com/index.php?page=conten...

http://www.target.com/Roller-Derby-Odyss...

Thanks in advance

Inline skates? Which of these is better?
The ones from Target actually look like their more well made, so I would try to order those.

Although if you can I would reccomend actually going to the store and trying them on, that way you can get the feel of which ones you like the best. (:

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Figure skates...?

2009-04-14T21:43:00.002-07:00

Hi i am a begginer figure skater and i live out of the US. I need to buy online my first pair of figure skates but i want figure skates that also can be used on intermmediate level, i was thinking to buy Jackson Mystique Women%26#039;s Figure Ice Skates , heres are the skates: http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Mystique-W...

But i really dont know. Can you please recommend me some model of skates that are kinda cheap but OK for beggining and intermmediate level? I want to have them for at least a year or two. Thanks=).

Figure skates...?
Hi, a good pair of figure skates that can be used on an intermediate level are these reidell boots, http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/280.htm...

if you are looking for a blade/boot package, i recommend these; http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... but they wont take you through intermediate level.
Reply:I would suggest not buying skates online because of sizing issues. Most skates only last a year or a year and a half at most. I would suggest a Riedell Blue Ribbon or a Riedell Bronze Medallion, those should be good skates that aren%26#039;t too stiff, but will last a decent amount of time. Good luck!
Reply:Usually I suggest Riedells or Jacksons to beginning skaters, but what is most important is that they fit right. Skates do not always run true to shoe size and vary by brand. I%26#039;m not positive, but I have heard Jacksons run small. It%26#039;s probably best if you get fitted at a skate shop or by someone with experience. If at least someone can tell you which size/width you should order, you won%26#039;t be disappointed when they get there and they%26#039;re the wrong size. Also, if you check with an experienced skate fitter, they can suggest a skate brand/model for your level that will give you the proper amount of ankle support. Too little ankle support and you%26#039;ll end up buying new skates sooner; too much and you%26#039;ll have a hard time breaking them in.

Good luck!
Reply:You say you%26#039;re out of the US, but do you have a pro shop near you? You are much better off getting a boot fitter to fit you because the sizes don%26#039;t match up to shoe sizes reliably.

For kind of cheap but good up to intermediate I%26#039;d recommend Riedell Blue Ribbons. They have a decent blade. I%26#039;m not sure about those Mystiques. It is rough because it%26#039;s hard to tell from the internet what%26#039;s good, but skating is one place where you get what you pay for. The $80 range boots will give you problems when you get to spins and jumps.

But fit is much more important than brand - find a pro shop.
Reply:Jackson, Riedell, Ultima,

the jackson ones you found are good,

make sure its a steel blade.

not aluminum or anything.

and make sure the boot is made of leather,

not pleather or plastic.

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Inline skates- Need a recommendation.?

2009-04-14T21:43:00.001-07:00

So as a kid, I used to skate a lot...everywhere I went really. I tried getting into the extreme aspects of it, but wasn%26#039;t fond of busting my knees and breaking bones. Nowadays, I%26#039;ve been thinking about getting back into it. That is, I%26#039;m just looking to take up skating again as a means of doing some exercise and getting around to sightsee and take care of random errands.

So what type of skate is best for street/sidewalk skating? I%26#039;ve been looking at Hockey Skates, simply because they seem a bit more durable, low profile, and I like the fact that they are secured by laces and not buckles. What do you guys think?

I know that I%26#039;ll need harder wheels for skating on the concrete...and some decent bearings to boot. I%26#039;m more interested in the type or style of skate that would work best here, or if it even matters at all. So far I%26#039;m leaning towards a set of Missions...albeit a bit pricey, they%26#039;ve got good reviews.

What say you?

Inline skates- Need a recommendation.?
I say, %26quot;Good for you%26quot;. Skating is good, fun, low-impact exercise, and can be a great mode of transportation!

The main thing when purchasing skates, is that it is comfortable! I definitely recommend soft boots vs the hard, plastic shells; many companies carry them like Rollerblade, Salomon, %26amp; K-2. Another good brand is Hypno, that has detachable frames, for situations when you don%26#039;t want to, or can%26#039;t roll. Most of them are lace-ups, with maybe a power-strap @ the ankles, which is good to have, if you decide to sprint one day. Otherwise, you can keep the strap loose. They are quite a bit cheaper than Mission hockey skates, and if you like low-profile, you can always get smaller wheels, but I would not recommend anything smaller than 76mm wheels for skating around. I tell my skate club members to try to get skates that accomodate larger wheels, so that they can start with smaller wheels (76mm-80mm), and switch %26#039;up%26#039; as they get better. With smaller wheels, you need to push harder to go faster. Nowadays, many of the recreational skates come with 100mm wheels. The advantage? They roll better, and because it%26#039;s larger, you do not feel all the bumps %26amp; cracks on the road %26amp; sidewalks. But because it is large, you are also higher off the ground, which can also feel a little unstable.

As far as the hardness of the wheels, if you%26#039;re planning to skate on really smooth concrete and/or asphalt, it%26#039;s ok to have a hard wheel. Just remember, harder wheels do not grip, like softer ones. Most wheels have the size (mm) and the hardness stamped on them. The hardness is the number with an %26#039;A%26#039; after it (78A). The harder the wheel, the higher the number. Most outdoor skaters I know prefer the mid-range; low 80%26#039;s (82-83A). Alot of indoor skaters (very smooth surface) like the hard wheels (85-86A). So, if you have smaller wheels, and you want to skate outdoors, I would recommend softer wheels in the range of 78-80A, because of its inability to absorb the shock as well as a larger wheel.

Modern skates all come with pretty decent bearings. These also have a ratings called abec (abec 1, 2, 3, etc.). In essence, the higher the number, the better the performance. I recommend at least an abec 3, and look for ones that are easy to maintain (easy to open, clean, and lubricate). Unless you abuse them, like skating in water or sand, you probably won%26#039;t have to clean them too much.

I hope you find a comfortable pair of skates that you like! Happy Rolling! (^_^)

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Which ice skates to buy I am a learner Chicago?

2009-04-14T21:43:00.000-07:00

I wish to learn ice skating .

Can you tell me which skates to buy

figure skates,hockey skates or some other

also if ther are any good shops for them in chicago

thanks

Which ice skates to buy I am a learner Chicago?
If you want figure skates, go to Rainbo Sports

http://www.rainbosports.com

If you want hockey skates, go to Gunzos

http://www.gunzos.com/

The folks at these stores will help you pick out the right skate for you.
Reply:I would recomend rainbo sports they have begining skates and skates for me advanced moves. I skate in chicago too and i know there is and actuall store in northbrook. I would deffinatly reomend figure skates. They are easier to learn on and have more ballance.

Have fun
Reply:FIGURE SKATES

use Jaxson or Ridel

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Which in-line skates are best?

2009-04-14T21:42:00.002-07:00

My daughter (7) loves to skate and is taking lessons. She just outgrew her cheapie in-line skates and I want to buy her a new pair. I have RollerBlades from when they first became popular and I know what a difference good skates make. Are RollerBlades still quality skates? I can%26#039;t afford to spend hundreds, but what is a good skate that you recommend?

Which in-line skates are best?
It all depends. Since she%26#039;s only seven, I assume you are talking about recreational skating. I really don%26#039;t have much experience in that department. Rollerblade is still probably the industry leader, but I think when it comes to rec skating you really don%26#039;t need super high quality skates to start out since they aren%26#039;t going to take much abuse from a 7 year old. I started with $30 K-mart skates.

As for aggressive skating (ramps, rails, ledges) your selection is somewhat limited because not every company offers small skates. Some however, do offer high quality junior skates which have similar aggressive skate features like their bigger brothers. Aggressive skating is a lot of fun and I really wish I had started when I was younger. You can find skates like those by checking out www.rollerwarehouse.com , www.skatepile.com , or www.aggressivemall.com . Good luck.

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Purchasing ice skates?

2009-04-14T21:42:00.001-07:00

Hi!

I just started ice skating lessons last week. My parents said if I am really interesting in continuing and do so for at least the first session of classes, I could buy my own ice skates. I%26#039;m not planning on quitting any time soon, I am hoping to continue for a long, long time.

At the last class, my feet began to hurt and I got blisters. They hurt really bad that I could barely move. I don%26#039;t know if I should get a bigger size or not because they fit my feet in length, but I think i have wide feet lol.

Also I was wondering where good skating stores are, I don%26#039;t want to purchase them online.

How much do they usually cost? For a good pair of skates, but not really professional?

Thank you!

Purchasing ice skates?
I would suggest getting your own skates if you plan on continuing in skating. You will still get blisters even if you get a size larger for width because then the skate will be too large and rub, thus casing blisters. A decent pair of beginner skates is going to cost you around $100-$150. Your local skating pro shop (you can try looking them up in the phone book, or asking skaters around your rink) should be able to help you be sized for skates. I would suggest Riedell skates, probably a Riedell Blue Ribbon or Riedell Bronze Medallion. Riedell is a good brand of skates, they are very good quality. Good luck!
Reply:I suggest since you are just starting out to buy Jackson brand skates. The are inexpensive and can be found in the Pro Shop at the rink(usually in stock). Ask the Pro Shop to fit you properly even though you are not buying an expensive pair of skates. If they don%26#039;t want to be bothered, then ask the skating school if they could help you. The reason you are getting blisters isn%26#039;t because your skates are too small, its because you are not lacing them up properly. Someone at the rink or Pro Shop can help you with that.

Good Luck and enjoy the ice!
Reply:Well you should buy your own ice skates. if you dont want to you should just buy used skates.well no its not because you have big feet its just that you have to break in your skates.it happens all the time. well skates are very expensive, the boot costs probably 400$ and the blade costs 300$ and to sharpen your skates is 10$ well its more expensive if your a girl if your a guy its still expensive but not more expensive than girls. you should buy butt pads just for your safety.hope i helped.=D
Reply:If you plan on continuing with lessons, it%26#039;s best to have your own pair of skates. You might find a pair of rentals that work well for the week, but those may not be the pair you get every week. Plus, rentals that are used by many different people tend to get beat up pretty fast, not have enough ankle support and the blades are not sharpened nearly enough. The best advice is to go to your local skate shop and get fitted by someone with experience. Let them know what level you are skating and what you plan on doing. They should be able to give you a size and a recommendation. If you intend on moving on to beginning jumps and spins, I would stay away from the sporting goods chains for skates. They%26#039;re going to have a very limited selection of cheap-o skates that will not have good ankle support or blade quality. At least if you get a size/width and brand/model recommendation, you can shop around online if you don%26#039;t want to purchase them from a shop. I do most of my skating shopping with rainbosports.com, who also have stores in my area. Your best bet is probably to start with a low level Reidell or Jackson. Their boots come in boot/blade sets (high level skates come seperately) that provide more ankle support than a Lake Placid or CCM skate -- intended for mostly recreational skating (for example) and will come with a better blade. Reidellskates.com has a useage chart for their boots and blades so you can match your level to your model skate. While it may be okay to start with a recreational skate, while you progress through the levels for lessons, your skills will quickly outgrow your skates. Depending on if your feet are still growing, sometimes you can find used skates to save you a few bucks. Some skates shops sell used skates on consignment or if you have a brand, model and size, you can find deals on eBay.

As for the blisters, they can be caused by a few things. It is possible the skates you were in were not the correct size for you. What do you wear on your feet in your skates? Socks, especially thick ones, are going to cause friction within your skate, thus causing painful blisters. Most skaters wear very thin socks, nylons or tights. If you continue to get blisters, get some round makeup sponges and put them over the places you feel your skates rubbing (if you can put them inside your nylons/tights they stay better). Band-aids won%26#039;t stay in place and usually fall off once your feet sweat a little.

Good luck!
Reply:Jackson makes a very good beginner skate, I always start my students in these.
Reply:go to www.riedellskates.com and go to the dealer locator

find the store closest to where you live and go there. they will measure your feet and help determine what size and model is best for you and your budget. skates do come in wide sizes but be sure that they measure your feet to see if you really need them

hope this helps

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Which skates are easier for just plain old ice skating? Figure skates or Hockey skates?

2009-04-14T21:42:00.000-07:00

I tried Figure skates my first time (was on 9-21-07) and i learned how to walk and glide, then i saw all these people just going fast with hockey skates, i might go with people on friday again, i just wanna no which skates are easier for just plain old ice skating, no tricks or ne thin

Which skates are easier for just plain old ice skating? Figure skates or Hockey skates?
Figure skates are definitely easier for plain old skating . . . especially if you are a beginner and do not have a preference to either just yet. Of course hockey skaters will say hockey skates are easier - that is what they are used to. But they are right that it can be a bit difficult switching from hockey to figure. I%26#039;ll try to explain without being biased!

Figure: The length of the blade (passed the heel in back around an inch), the toe picks up front, and flatness (though we do have a curve on it) make it easier to balance - even to just stand up.

Hockey: The blades are actually narrower, shorter (nearly same length as the boot), and rounded (no heel or toepicks or anything to stop you from rolling over frontwards or backwards). These are designed to give the hockey skaters freedom to move abruptly and quickly - more freedom means a skater needs more control.

Figure: Top hooks give more support in the boot.

Hockey: Top is laced through eyelets - no hooks - the extra support is not needed because they don%26#039;t do jumps and spins like figure skaters. The foot feels looser in the boot - compared to figure skates.

I tried hockey skates . . . and oh I was just falling all over the place with hockey skates. I instantly had new respect for hockey skaters - wink!

Hey, glad you decided to give skating a go! Hope this helps!
Reply:i%26#039;m not just saying this cuz i%26#039;m an ice skater, but i pretty much think that figure skates are easier!! much easier! (not the sport but the skates!) but i wouldn%26#039;t try using hockey OR figure skates unless your sure you want to do it and your sure oyu can be carefyl, don%26#039;t just start speeding and not know what your doing!! it can be dangerous!! but i have my own riedell figure skates, and they are still clean and in good condition!! well good luck!!

P.S.: no one get offended or anything but usually when i see boys skating (ice skating) i usually think its kind of creepy and it makes them look girly! no affense, but i have no idea even why boys do ice skating or bellet, it just looks wierd and un-boy like!
Reply:Hockey skates have no razor teeth in the front of the blades, figure skates do, with hockey skates you need to know the trick on how to accelerate. They have their own little quirks. Figure skates have those teeth and are designed just for that figures.
Reply:Figure Skates are easier than hockey skates because the figure skate blade is longer than the hockey skate blade, and figure skates also have a toe pick which can help you keep your balance better. The people whom where on hockey skates have probably had quite a bit of practice, I%26#039;m a figure skater and I can%26#039;t even skate on hockey skates very well!
Reply:Try out both, but don%26#039;t switch on and off too much unless you think that%26#039;s best. Getting used to one would prolly be better for your skating.
Reply:I%26#039;ve tried both...I prefer figure skates, but it really is a matter of preference. In hockey skates, you really have to keep your knees bent and make sure you%26#039;re pushing off your edges. In figure skates, you can get away with pushing off your toes -- it ain%26#039;t pretty -- but you can get away with it. Hockey skates are going to be more like pushing on rollerblades. If you%26#039;re going back to skate, you%26#039;ll probably have to re-adjust to the hockey skates if you go with them this time.
Reply:hockey skates, no toe pick to get in the way~

But I%26#039;m a bias hockey player so!
Reply:I have only ever used figure skates, but you should try both, and choose which you like best. No one can tell but you.

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Reply:To a non-skater, figure skates are going to be the easiest to skate with. Believe it or not, that toe pick will not get in your way or hinder you as many think it will. It%26#039;s not big enough. ;-) It will actually help as the natural instinct is to push straight back, and if you do that in hockey skates you%26#039;ll end up falling. Hockey skates have a shorter, rounder blade that is harder to balance on with little to no skating experience.

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Figure skates help?

2009-04-14T21:41:00.003-07:00

ok. i am interested into these skates but i need help.

http://www.skate-buys.com/donjafrlafis.h...

Ok my skates right now are a size 5. but my shoe is like 6. I need help on these new skates. They say to go down 1.5 shoe size. My probelm is my skates right now have no padding in them. but the new ones do. Shoud l get a 5 or a 5.5 or 6. DOES padding in skates affect the size to get.. I am so confused.. WEll i need to know bc i found different types of skates that i might get but i am thinking that these would be more for me. I just need the size help.

If this is confusing then sorry.i can%26#039;t reallymake it sound good.

thanks

Figure skates help?
Each brand and type of skates run differently in their sizing. You need to go to a pro shop and get sized for your skates because the size and width you need may vary depending on what skates you are coming from.
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Reply:Hun, I skated from the time I was 11 until I was 18, and I wish that I would have started taking lessons at a much younger age. My beginning teacher taught me in rental skates. Then after I moved past Basic 1, Basic 2, and then went into Intermediate, I bought custom made ice skates in San Francisco, CA because my middle toe was longer than my big toe (hereditary thing). My basic figure skating teacher happened to be a man and he also ran the pro shop. He measured my foot and I only went down one half size because my foot was still growing. And at first when my boots were too big, I used to pack the toes with lambswool, which took up just about the right amount of space until I fully grew into the boots.

Once I got to Freestyle 2, I went through two pair of skates a year but my foot had stopped growing, so I had a mold made in San Francisco and when I reordered my skates, they were made from the mold that was made of my foot.

My parents took me to CA and my Dad paid for these skates for me, but I think they ran somewhere in the vacinity of $250.00, but that is because they were custom made to fit my feet. I was moving up into competative ice-skating, figure 8%26#039;s, by the time I finished Intermediate 1. I even started working a little bit in ice-dancing with a teen that was in the same class as me and my Basic 1 teacher was working with me in partners skating. At that time, we didn%26#039;t have a young man my age to skate with a partner until another 6 months had passed.

When I graduated from high school, I had to stop figure-skating classes even though I made it to Freestyle 4 and the only thing holding me back was my Axel. It was time for me to go to college and my parents were going through a bad divorce, so that is why I gave up figure-skating, although I still skated whenever I could sneak in a little bit of time in between college and studying.

I know I got off track here, but I%26#039;ve heard that Reidell%26#039;s are okay for beginners, and Jackson%26#039;s are fine for Intermediate level, but as you progress you are probably going to need a lot stronger boot to support you when you get into Freestyle 1 and 2. In Freestyle 2, you should be pretty well through or finishing up all of your single jumps. In Freestyle 4, I was working on my single Axel and all of my double jumps, so that is when you are really going to go through probably two pairs of skates per year, if you skate and practice a lot like I did.

Personally, it would be best if a Pro fitted you in a similar pair of skates before you order these skates. But if you are going to buy them off of the Internet, all I can say is try the boots on when you are on a carpeted floor so you don%26#039;t scratch the bottoms or sides up, just in case they don%26#039;t feel right, too tight, not enough room in the toe, and you need to return them for a different size, etc. You should have at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch room left in the toe area to allow your feet to grow some more. You didn%26#039;t give your age, but if you wear a size 6 shoe, I%26#039;m willing to bet that you are a teenager. That%26#039;s about what size I wore in high school until my Junior year, and then I grew into a size 7. So I always had my skates at least one/half size smaller than my shoe size (6.5), which allowed some extra space, but not too much. If you have more than one inch left at the end of the toe, then you are probably going to wobble a lot because the skates are going to be too big. Try one/half size smaller since the Jackson%26#039;s run a little large. As long as you don%26#039;t mess up the bottom or scratch the boots, and if they do not fit, you can always return them, but not once the blades have been mounted.

Here%26#039;s some extra tips that you might find useful:

If you can find lambswool, you can pad the toes or use it to take up a little extra growing space. I found mine at local pharmacies and I think I remember actually seeing some lambswool in a Wal-Greens store. But I am not going to swear that it was Wal-Greens because it has been about three months or longer since I saw the lambswool. It can be hard to find, but if you need a little extra padding in the toe area, either to take up a little bit of space or to pad your toe area a little more, lambswool is great, if you can still find it. I%26#039;ll look around a little more and see if I can%26#039;t locate a place that sells lambswool, in case you need it. Padding in the boots does affect the way the skates fit, but since Jackson%26#039;s tend to run large, I think you will be okay for about a year in size 5.5%26#039;s.

I found 2 sites for lambswool located on the Internet. I used to pull off a chunk of lambswool padding and put in the bottom of my toe shoes (for ballet) and I also put a chunk of lambswool padding down into the toe of my ice skates -- I never had to wrap my toes with lambswool, which is what one site illustrates. I am sure there are more places that you can find this product and it is invaluable when helping to pad your toes or prevent blisters on your toes. When I started wearing the custom made ice skates, I also used moleskin which is a stickybacked type of fabric that protected my heel areas from getting blisters and to help pad my heels against a piece of steel that was put into the ice skates as they were being made. These steel plates (no, you never see them because they are covered by the leather of the boot) can cause friction around the heel area and cause you to have major problems with your heels. Ice skating has been known to cause bad bone spurs and calcium buildup on heels that are not well protected when you are strenuously ice skating or skating competatively, as this will require a lot of practice. These bone spurs and calcium deposits can hurt terribly, if you ignore them.

Anyway, these are two tips I have for you that you might want to give some thought to, if your skates are too big or they begin to cause irritation on your feet. Ballet dancers also tend to use these materials because they help protect your feet from a lot of abuse. Just something for you to ponder over if you need answers to questions about your skates causing you some foot pain. And you may be able to find these products locally and not have to order them from the Internet if you should need them. At least you will know what to ask for, should any problems arise.

I hope all this information has been of some help to you. If you need more information, try posting another message in this area, and I will see what I can do to help you with any further questions, should you have any. Best of luck to you, sweetie. :-)

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Figure skates?

2009-04-14T21:41:00.002-07:00

I am 23 and am about to buy my first new pair of figure skates in almost 6 years. I started skating at in April of 2002 and skated fairly regularly for about 3 years. Then I stopped skating almost completely until about 1 month ago. I have been skating almost everyday since coming back and I need new skates desperately. Mine are so broken down in the ankles and I have had them sharpened so much that I do not have a rocker anymore. I am going to a pro shop on Friday. What brand of skates would you recommend? If it makes any difference I tend to turn my ankles in really bad so its hard for me to keep my outside edges.

Figure skates?
If your last pair worked well for you, I%26#039;d go with the same brand. I%26#039;m 23, as well, and have custom SP-Teri boots, phantom blades, and built-in orthotics but that%26#039;ll set you back about $1600, unfortunately (which is why I%26#039;m praying mine hold up through law school. . .so far so good and they%26#039;re over 4 years old).

A boot fitter would be best suited to telling you what would work best with your type of feet.

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When do I buy skates? [Mother's objection but Father's a skater]?

2009-04-14T21:41:00.001-07:00

I%26#039;m fifteen, and there%26#039;s a rink nearby my place. At around 6, my father brought us [the kids] to the rink. He had been a skater.

I had been fascinated with skating but my parents rejected, citing that it%26#039;s dangerous.

Since 11 I had been going to the rink occasionally and on my birthday. But the shocking thing is that I still cannot skate. Actually I believe I can, but I don%26#039;t know how to fall and stop. Afraid of breaking bones, you see.

This year on my birthday my wrist suffered the impact and the bones crushed together. My mother did not want me to skate anymore.

My father offered to teach me. I accepted. I had been very embarrassed as I couldn%26#039;t skate. After watching the Winter Olympics, I know I want to skate and learnt that rentals are horrible. I saved up to buy skates but I am afraid that it%26#039;s only an impulse.

I feel that I really want to learn. What do I do? Do I sign up for a course or let my father teach or??? Am I too old? I%26#039;m not going pro tho.

When do I buy skates? [Mother%26#039;s objection but Father%26#039;s a skater]?
you are never to old to learn to skate. And good on your for showing interest. Skating, even just recreation skating is good exercise and really fun. However, unless your dad is a professional instructor, I would see if your local rink offers beginner courses. They have people trained to take people who have never seen ice before and have them skating by the end of the course. If you want to learn you will pick it up really quickly. If you are worried about injuries, get a helmet and wrist guards, knee and elbow pads. Most of which are small enough to wear under clothing.
Reply:Sounds like your parents are a little paranoid or something. I rarely fall. Report It

Reply:try to use both hands. You should catch yourself on the palms. Report It

Reply:You are never too old. I learned when I was 9, but I havent skated since I was 15 (almost 20 years), I%26#039;m sure I still can. Your mom needs to back off and allow you to learn, if she constantly huvers over you to make sure you dont get hurt and such then she is only getting in your way of being successful at completing your goal to learn skating. I would let your father teach you, he has an interest in it anyway, could be a great way to solidify a bond with him as well.
Reply:there are type of skates that are really good for people just starting out i dont know what there called or if they have any special name but they are plastic so they have a lot of support and they are easy to brake in, i am a teachers helper or whatever cause im not old enough to be a teacher and we always tell the knew people to get those boots because they work really well
Reply:You%26#039;ve already got many good answers, and I will not repeat their content except to say: Yes, you sound determined enough to take up skating so that you should. At the age of 15 you know your own mind. I would have your father not only teach you, but, also, intervene to reassure your mother that it is the best thing for you and it is not in the category of %26#039;dangerous%26#039; sport.
Reply:You are never to old for that!!!

Do you have enough money to pay for a course?
Reply:you%26#039;re never too old to learn to skate (if you%26#039;re not going pro). if you have a local sports store (a good one) that%26#039;s a good place to but skates, or ask someone at a rink where they got theirs. i would also let your dad teach you if it%26#039;s okay with him and your mom. that would be a lot cheaper than taking classes! if you%26#039;re really serious about learning to skate, dont be embarassed. you have nothing to be embarassed about because you%26#039;ve been taught to skate. as for injuries, just like every other sport, injuries are bound to happen. but if you take the apporpriate safety precautions for a beginer, you should be fine. i%26#039;ve been skating since i was 6 and have only broken 2 bones (which was my fault-i wasn%26#039;t paying attention) anyway, if you are serious about skating, ask your dad to help you, and remember, you have nothing to be embarassed about!!
Reply:It%26#039;s never too late to learn anything. What would be the fun if we had to stop learning as we got older?

Rental skates are pretty bad, I admit, but I thought they were good enough for learning things like how to go forwards, backwards, stopping, and crossovers. If you want to learn more than that, then you should go to a specialty store, not a general sports store, to buy skates. They will mount the blade on the skate specifically for you.

It%26#039;s great that your father can teach you. I think having him teach you would be nicer than a class. Group lessons can also be small and reasonably priced. I would advise trying to reach a compromise with your mother about safety. Maybe if you agree to wearing a helmet and knee and wrist guards, she%26#039;ll let you try skating.
Reply:Ok, those things you dont have to worry about those things! First, if you wanna, let your father teach you! Slowly, though. Nobody%26#039;s too old! there are adults starting out skating! (No offence, but pros start skating when they are 4 or 5...)

And if your parents think its too dangrous, well! do it if it enjoys you. skating just might not be your top priority, right? Go ahead and buy skates! but make sure they are beginner ones! There have been problems where beginners buy boots and blades way beyond their levels, and it causes major problems with their feet!
Reply:Well, what a complicated situation... good luck in this...

I%26#039;d go for buying the skates since your dad wants... BUT not only I%26#039;d take lessons from him but in a club as well...

Try recreational model of skates before you actually buy real figure skates specially if you think this could not go too far, and because real figure skates can be very expensive since you buy the boot and the blade appart...

As for security, padding, knees, helmet, wrist protectors can be good for the first times and one crucial element for skating

NO FEAR WHATSOEVER....

Have fun.
Reply:First of all you are NEVER too old to learn something new. Have your Dad teach you, those memories will always bring a smile to your face. Yes get your own skates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:You should buy them. If you really want to learn and you have wanted to learn for ages, then you aren%26#039;t going to stop wanting to learn until you have learned or have tried to learn. And let your father teach you, you are not too old for a bit of fun.
Reply:u should buy the skates first cause then you can learn to use them. I find that ever pair of skates is just a little diff and its best to learn on the pair u plan to use. the best time to buy skates is in the middle of summer cause that%26#039;s when all the sales are. i have no idea how old u r, but my mom learned when she was 30. ucan never be to old to learn to skate. if your getting better with your dad teaching then thats great, but if u feel that u arn%26#039;t improving then maybe u should consider lessons. they are actually quite useful. good luck
Reply:You%26#039;re not too old to learn; my local rink even had adult beginner classes =) If you%26#039;ve been injured before though, it%26#039;s probably best to take it easy and slow.

As for buying skates, the rink may have a shop or you can check sports goods stores (e.g. Modell%26#039;s or Sports Authority). It%26#039;s probably best not to buy online because you want to be able to try on the skates and make sure they%26#039;re comfortable.
Reply:If you are worried about falling, just wear a hockey helmet and shinpads until you get more confident.
Reply:Learning to skate will be 100times easier if you do have your own skates rather than rentals. If you really want to learn, let you dad teach you some of the basics then you can move on to classes and private lessons, the classes at most rinks are a very good way to start off, the instruction is usually pretty good.

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Ice skates?

2009-04-14T21:41:00.000-07:00

I need to buy skates for my kids - online. But I need to make sure they fit them (sizes) and that they are suitable for their uses.

They are figure skating beginners, but I would like to get them skates that at least will last through the intermediate stage. Is it possible to find such skates for a %26quot;reasonable%26quot; price?

Thanks!

Ice skates?
It may be hard to get the %26quot;perfect%26quot; fit if they%26#039;re not able to try skates on or be fitted, but if you check some skate brands websites, some have a sizing chart that will show you how to trace and measure their feet to get a corresponding size in their respective brand.

For example:

http://harlick.com/order/sizing.php

The difficult part is each brand runs differently; not all run true to shoe size. But if you don%26#039;t have a shop nearby, online%26#039;s pretty much your only option! :) Maybe even give the manufacturer a call and they could help you once you decide on a brand. It is possible that based upon measurements of your children%26#039;s feet, they could give you a size/width recommendation.

Usually for beginners, I would recommend Riedells. On their site, they have usage charts that show you which boot/blade sets are suggested for the level of the skater. I have seen a lot of beginners start out with Riedells and be fairly happy with them.

When you say you%26#039;d like the skates to last through an intermediate stage, that can mean a few things in skating. It would be possible to get skates that would last from beginning lessons into beginning spins and jumps. The more jumping and spinning a skater is doing, the more they need a stronger boot. Of course, with the advanced level and advanced boot/blade (usually beginner skates come boot/blade together.....advanced boots and blades are purchased seperately), the cost goes up. I would think Riedells for a beginner would be around $100 or less. In USFSA standards, intermediate is an actual level in the test tracks for freestyle skaters who are doing double jumps. If there were a skate that would last from beginning skating steps through double jumps, they%26#039;d probably sell like hot cakes! :) Also maybe check the internet for used skates. Sometimes there are some on eBay or good deals at online skate shops. Once you%26#039;re armed with size/widths and a brand/model recommendation, you can sometimes find good deals on skates online. I%26#039;d also suggest rainbosports.com. They have shops in my area that I go to (actually they%26#039;re the ONLY shop in my area, so they have the corner on the market!), but they are very experienced, knowledgable and VERY helpful. They also have used skates available for purchase.

Good luck!!
Reply:You could try ebay.
Reply:i would buy the skate one size smaller than their shoe size. the skate is supposed to fight tightly around their ankles when you receive them, as for the brand there are two major ones, reidel and jackson , the one i would buy is reidel because they tend to have better skates for intermideate skaters although they have higher level skates too
Reply:it is best not to buy figure skates online, because you really don%26#039;t know how they will fit. My only idea for getting them online is to go to a store that sells figure skates, find a pair that is right for your childrens level, then buy that exact same skate on ebay or another online skating store.

But don%26#039;t just buy a random skate online because you have no real idea of how it fits, and if you don%26#039;t have the right size skates, you will make a whole lot slower progress.

The best place to buy figure skates is your rinks pro shop because they will tell the best skates for your kids level and will fit them properly
Reply:www.demonxtreme.com
Reply:I bought my skates online since there was no pro shop I could go to and I love them. I bought them in rainbosports.com and they asked me to trace both my feet as well as to write the exact measurements of them. They also ask a few questions to help you choose the best fit for your needs. Then you sent them by fax and they give you a call and give you some options as well as prices but you can look them up online. Only drawback is that they don%26#039;t ship to Mexico well at least it says that on their site but you can give them a call if that%26#039;s your case. If you are curious about what kind of skates to get, www.skatebuys.com gives a guide of recommended skates
Reply:Take your kids to a local skate shop and see what kind of skates are best for their feet. Then go online and find those same kind of skates.

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What ice skates should I buy, and can anyone recommend a good supplier??

2009-04-14T21:40:00.003-07:00

Hi there ,

I%26#039;ve just started ice skating lessons and have just completed my uk skate level 3. I have currently been using the hire skates at the arena where I have my lesson but considering it costs £2 a time and I%26#039;m going ice skating 3 times a week I have told myself if I pass my assessment this Thursday my treat is going to be to buy myself my own skates and hopefully in the long run save some money.

Trouble is I have no ideal what sort of skates I should be looking for and dont want to buy a pair that are too advanced for me. I dont really have a budget limit as I%26#039;m happy to pay whatever will result in me having a half decent pair of skates.

Can anyone recommend a make, type or style of skate I should be after. I know I dont really want hockey skates I would prefer figure skates.

Also if you no a good website or supplier (I live in London) that would be great.

Many thanks for your help

Hayley x

What ice skates should I buy, and can anyone recommend a good supplier??
Here is a link

http://www.riedellskates.com/...
Reply:im not too sure about suppliers in london or web sites that deliver there, but i think riedells may work good for you

im not really sure about your level, so heres a link for you: http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/boots.h...

to find out what you have to do for each level, go to this website: http://www.paradefsc.org/basic/levels.ht...

i also used to wear grafs; theyre really comfortable, but it may be too advanced for your level
Reply:rental skates are horrible. i used rentals all through basics and had to constantly change them cos the blades were blunt. This made me lose confidence in the edges for crossovers, 3-turns etc. Plus i have a low arch so the retals always gave me blisters. Its really important if you plan to continue skating to get your own skates that will fit and support you as you progress. The switch from rentals to your own takes getting used to too cos i wasn%26#039;t used to having such sharp blades - you%26#039;ll love the extra stability you get from the edges but stopping, like your snowplough, will be harder.

riedells and jacksons are very popular beginner skates and widely recognised for their quality. although after using rentals any skates would feel awesome =) if cost isn%26#039;t an issue i would suggest Riedells Bronze Medallions with a Jubilee blade cos they%26#039;ll last through all the basics and your freestyle 1%26amp;2. Although they%26#039;ll take longer to break in than the Ribbons they should last longer. Alternatively, Jacksons are heat moldable to make breaking in much easier. You can check http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/boots.h... to see what level skates you should be getting but your best bet is to ask your skate coach because they know your skills best and can recommend something that will support you through the next few levels without being too stiff for you to break in. you should also get yourself fitted at your local skate shop because skate sizing isn%26#039;t true to shoe sizing. This site may help for sizing http://www.skates.com/Fitting-Riedell-sk...

but nothing beats getting yourself properly fitted. The wrong fit will damage your skating.
Reply:I have had my pair or Riedells for three years and they are AMAZING and have kept up well...i suggest Riedells..but some girls at my skating club are all for Jackson. Look around, try on a bunch of pairs and see what you prefer!! Good luck, and happy skating!

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Skates question?

2009-04-14T21:40:00.002-07:00

what are the best and the cheapest skates (not skateboard) thanks and if theres a website that has those skates that u can order from th store online that would be the best and plz make shure that there aggressive skates not those shitty wal-mart skates thanks

Skates question?
my brother likes a brand called hard candy.

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Which ice skates to buy for beginner?

2009-04-14T21:40:00.001-07:00

Our 5 year old daughter is going to start taking ice skating lessons. Is it a good idea to go buy new skates or rent them? What skates should we buy? Is there anything we should look for when buying ice skates for kids?

Someone suggested getting used skates since kids outgrow them very quickly. Any suggestions where to find used skates?

Which ice skates to buy for beginner?
I would suggest starting off with rental skates, and if she sticks with skating then I would suggest getting her own skates. Making sure that a skate is not too stiff, but will have enough support, and making sure that the skate fits properly are the two biggest things that you want to look for in a skate. Riedell makes good skates for beginners, if you choose to buy them new then I would suggest a Riedell Red or Blue Ribbon, or if you buy them used just make sure that the skate still seems to be somewhat stiff and not broken down in any way. Parents at the local rink usually are constantly selling their used figure skates that their kids have grown out of, and you can usually pick up a good pair for a decent price. Also talking to your local pro shop, sometimes they will sell used figure skates. Good luck!
Reply:I would recommend getting used skates for a couple days, just to see how it goes. Then I would get used skates. Riedell skates are good, and I would suggest you start in the ribbon series. http://www.riedellskates.com/ Also when fitting skates, they should be snug, but not so tight that they can%26#039;t walk in them. I would see a skate store for more information.
Reply:Well when I first started I got little Riedells I believe and skates can get pretty expensive, but it%26#039;s totally worth it so that she can have good ankle support. Those rental skate have absolutely no ankle support what so ever, so buying skates in my opinion would be best. Once she gets them make her walk around the house a little bit in them so she gets used to them by the time she goes out and skates. If you start out with rental skates then she might get used to them and when you buy her new skates she%26#039;ll probably have a hard time with them. Good luck.
Reply:It%26#039;s always a good idea to ask a club executive at the club that you are enrolling your daughter in, if there are any used skates available.

Beyond that ... DON%26#039;T buy the hard plastic skates, especially teh ones that have clip buckles, rather than laces! Look for a pair of skates that are actual figure skates, with laces and preferably small toe picks. You should be able to find them in either a good sporting store, or hopefully there is a figure skating store in your area. It%26#039;s also a good idea to contact a figure skating store for information.

Make sure the boot is in good shape if it%26#039;s used - no twisting to the boot or warping. Check for ankle support - a boot that flops over at the top will not assist your daughter in learning to skate, but rather hinder her. Also - make sure they fit! DON%26#039;T buy skates that are too big just because she%26#039;ll grow into them - her balance on the blade will be thrown off.

Hope this helps!

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Womens inline skates?

2009-04-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, well i was looking for some inline skates, but i had a few questions. I was wondering if there is a difference between mens and womens skates, or are they all the same? i used to skate a lot, and had the recreational skates that were like 60 or 70 dollars, and they tend to hurt after a while, im looking to spend no more than 110 on skates, i was wondering if you guys would know any good brands that are worth looking at.

And the skates will be used for some tricks here and there, but nothing like jumping off a 10ft wall or extreme stuff. Pleasee let me know!! THANKS! :)

Womens inline skates?
I%26#039;ll chime in as a blader for years, sine the early 90%26#039;s.

Both of the ones you have look into will be HOT and heavy! Good for occasional skate park runs, but horrid for outdoor, summer, long runs.

If you are getting back into it, after giving up with sore feet %26amp; ankles, look into soft boot models with velcro %26amp; or buckle closure straps up top.

I have owned %26quot;Roces%26quot; and they busted quite fast. The frame broke loose from the boot. That sucked! They were, as mentioned, hot and heavy for summer fun outdoor skating (sidewalks, roads, blacktop paths, etc...)

%26quot;Rollerblade%26quot; are great, but overpriced, and usually high in the boot, causing pain and wear on the shins. I had a pair that outlasted many, many, many wheels.

The latest pair I picked up are Ultra Wheels 608%26#039;s or 808%26#039;s, with a softboot black/gray/yellow upper, aluminum frame (lightweight), with large diameter Hyper wheels, soft 76a compound for a smooth ride, and ABEC 7 bearings...fast %26amp; smooth! (Which is what I like on in-line skates.)

They weren%26#039;t expensive, are deadly fast when maintained, and have held up to many jumps, no 10%26#039; walls for me, but loading docks, park benches, other skaters, etc...

Basically, small/ hard wheels for slick agressive moves

%26amp; large/ soft wheels for speed and grip on any surface.

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Buying new skates fo daughter?

2009-04-14T21:39:00.002-07:00

HI,

My daughter(9 y/o) has been skating for a year now(we did take the summer off). She just passed on to Basic 5 and will begin that class in about 1 1/2 weeks. She is currently wearing a pair of Riedell 21 skates. They have served her well and it has been suggested to me that we keep her in the same boot. I was thinking I should upgrade her boot and blade, but I was told since she skates 1-2 times a week, that her current boot/blade will be fine. The reason I am looking to replace her skates is because she is begining to outgrow her current skates. We have not started private lessons and I am not sure if we will just yet. She loves skating, but I%26#039;m not sure we are ready for private lessons just yet. Oh, her current boot is not creased in any way, which is another reason I was told she could stay in her current boot. My concern is if we should decide to put her in private lessons this year. Would her current boot be sufficient? OR would upgrading slightly be a good idea?

Buying new skates fo daughter?
I think the suggestion to keep her in the same model sounds about right for her skill level and the amount she is skating.

The time to upgrade to the next model boot may be when she gets into jumping . . . when she will need better supporting boots. Remember, the next Riedell boot model will be stiffer . . . for basic skills this is not necessary just yet.

Blue Ribbon is sold as a skate set that comes with a %26quot;standard%26quot; blade - which is fine too for basic skills. You probably have the option to upgrade the blade with a higher %26quot;standard%26quot; blade . . . depends on where you get your skates from - it%26#039;s not necessary, but going for the highest level blade available for that skate is fine too. Skate sets generally have boots with PVC (plastic) soles/heel . . . to upgrade to an %26quot;advanced%26quot; blade, you need a higher level boot (meaning with leather soles/heel) in case adjustments need to be made (which really can%26#039;t be done with PVC bottom boots). But she doesn%26#039;t need that now.

It%26#039;s possible that she may outgrow these next boot/blades soon enough too . . . so for now it seems the current model is totally fine. Even if she were to start private lessons, she would still be learning all the same basic skill moves as she would in a group class - so she%26#039;d be ok.

Riedell has a great boot recommendation chart so you have something to refer to:

http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/boots.h...

And a blade recommendation chart

http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/blades....

Hope that helps!
Reply:I skate competitively and I moved on to Risport Laser boots, they%26#039;re one of the BEST makes in the UK and they%26#039;re really padded which is incredibly comfortable. Well the blades come with the boot, and they will just need sharpening when you first buy them and every 4-6 weeks. The blade that comes with the Risport Laser boots is compeltely fine. as I use that boot with that blade and it%26#039;s really comfortable.

Like every boot, you have to break them in. You can do this by bending your knees and pressing down firmly onto the top of the skate, which stretches it to break it in (it%26#039;s good). And where them about at home (with the guards on) so she can get used to them and so they will be broken in.

Hope I have helped and good luck.
Reply:My daughter has been skating competitively since she was 5 (she%26#039;s 13 now). You want to change her boots just like you would change her shoes - when her feet grow. That said, leading up to major or important competitions, we have at times changed boots a bit early (letting her grow into them); slightly in advance to allow her to break in the boots.

As far as the blades are concerned, as long as they%26#039;re the proper length for the boot and can still be sharpened they should be fine.
Reply:If she needs new skates anyways, then you might want to upgrade a step or two, but b/c she%26#039;s 9 and not in private lessons, that investment might not be worth it. You could probably just get a bigger sized boot, and stick wiht the same type. Congrats to your daughter on moving up.

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Reply:I HAVE TAUGHT SKIING FOR 25 WINTERS AND PLAYED SOCIAL ICE HOCKEY IN AMERICA, SO I HAVE AN IDEA ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD EQUIPMENT. I THINK ITS GREAT THAT YOU CARE SO MUCH ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER HAVING THE RIGHT STUFF.

IF THE BOOT FITS HER AND IS GOOD ENOUGH TO GET HER STARTED IN HER LESSONS , THEN I RECOMEND YOU CONTINUE USING IT UNTIL SHE GROWS OUT OF IT OR THE INSTRUCTOR RECCOMENDS CHANGE. I WOULD IMAGINE THAT THE PRIVATE LESSON INSTRUCTOR WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOU THE RIGHT ADVICE IN RELATION TO ALL THIS. START LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT INSTRUCTOR (SOMEONE WHO IS FUN, CARING AND GETS RESULTS ) AND TRY IT OUT.

IT MIGHT BE A HUGE SUCCESS AND AFTER THE FIRST LESSON YOU CAN ASK THEM WHAT THEY THINK OF HER SKATES.

I WOULD RATHER HAVE GOOD TECHNIQUE THAN GOOD EQUIPMENT. GOOD LUCK

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Hockey Skates of today have ruined skating?

2009-04-14T21:39:00.001-07:00

Does anyone remember leather skates and the first nylon protection. Wasn%26#039;t that enough. Today when I view college or pro hockey the players have lost their ability to skate with the fluid hip motion reminicent of the early 70%26#039;s and 80%26#039;s in hockey. The players can not flex forward and as important laterally. Watch any video of speed skaters they still can skate. Hockey players practically run down the ice, cannot pivot and skate too straight up. It%26#039;s all because the skate manufacturers have abandoned great skates like TACKS, DAOUST and Bauer. The names are there but they are so full of plastic and crap that you cannot flex. Never mind heating up the plastic it will not flex. Been skiing lately? Bring back flexible comfortable skates with leather and some balistic nylon cover. Forget the idotic plastic. Who are these designers castoffs from Solomon ski boots? Bring back the beauty of skating. It%26#039;s barely evident in college hockey and Pros. And it%26#039;s the skates fault.

Hockey Skates of today have ruined skating?
All the skates fault? Players today don%26#039;t go any slower or faster then old skaters. If anything, they go faster. And you won%26#039;t do back in time. Try taking a puck to the foot in one of those skates. then try it in a modern composite boot (nobody uses plastics much, it%26#039;s all carbon fiber) Then you%26#039;ll understand more.

The composite boots are lighter, stronger, and in general much better.

the thing with skating stride depends more on how the skaters have been taught then the boots. Short powerful strokes get you up to speed faster. Long smooth strokes like the one%26#039;s you%26#039;re describing don%26#039;t happen as much, only on longer skates- like an end to end rush.

there are lots of very smooth skaters in the NHL. And no one in the NHL uses a leather and nylon boot anymore.
Reply:Is this a serious question? Nowadays you have people taking slap shots that often exceed 100 mph. I don%26#039;t know about you but I%26#039;d prefer to have some protection on my ankles if I%26#039;m gonna try and block that shot. Also, I might be too young but I don%26#039;t see how you can say that hockey players are slow skaters. These guys are incredibly fast and can stop and maneuver on a dime. Have you ever watched Pavel Datsyuk? He could skate circles around people.
Reply:To be honest I prefer to NOT wear blocks of cement on my feet

I think you can still find these somewhere on eBay

http://bp0.blogger.com/_H4_1ySoYfME/Rg84...
Reply:I still have my Super Tacks, love them to death, see no reason to change
Reply:i agree with plain ol%26#039; jeff
Reply:Unfortunately, things have changed. Materials have become lighter (good), more synthetic (which is a good thing for moisture management), and stiffer (which has both a protective side, which is good, but to your point (I think) guys have lost some of the technical elements of skating.

The challenge would be to make a skate (if memory serves, Mission tried to come out with something along the lines of what you%26#039;re talking about a few years ago...granted, they don%26#039;t have the ability to compete with the big boys...i think it was called %26quot;Pure%26quot; (but please don%26#039;t quote me) that has a %26#039;best of both worlds%26#039;; I%26#039;m not sure if that was what Bauer was shooting for with their %26#039;Classic%26#039; line or not.

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Why do hockey skates have lower boots and less ankle support? What does "ankle flex" mean?

2009-04-14T21:39:00.000-07:00

I am a long time skier but just started hockey. I don%26#039;t understand why most of the hockey skates out there have low boots on the sides (with typically a high plate at the back which is totally useless.) Are hockey players supposed to be able to move their legs left and right w.r.t. the skate (does the term %26quot;ankle flex%26quot; refer to this?) I can%26#039;t believe it if it is so!

No matter how tight I tighten up the laces of my new skate (rbk 7k) after skating for a while the skate starts to wobble left and right. I had to tighten the laces at the top so much that I got bruises on my leg where it touches the side rim of the skate. No ski boot would have such a low side support and you can never move the leg right and left without moving the boots with your leg. Why is hockey skate different?

Why do hockey skates have lower boots and less ankle support? What does %26quot;ankle flex%26quot; mean?
As the other guys said, as you play hockey, you%26#039;ll come to love and cherish that ankle mobility.

Your knees and ankles have to bend in order to be agile on your skates. Every direction. You can%26#039;t do good backwards or forwards crossovers, you can%26#039;t stop and change directions quickly, you can%26#039;t lean and reach or go down on one knee and pop back up again without your skates giving you room to bend your ankles.

Wobbly ankles (as Habitant and the other guy said) are, sadly enough, just a rookie thing. If you skate a couple of times a week -- I%26#039;d take some time to go to public skate and put in your laps when you%26#039;re not in gear and trying to focus on stickhandling and everything else -- your ankles and feet will strengthen in a couple of months. You%26#039;ll stop wobbling.

Don%26#039;t overtighten. Everyone%26#039;s got a different style/preference, but personally, I tighten snugly around my foot but not too much, then the lace right *at* my ankle joint (not above it) I really haul in on. Then up the rest of my ankle I keep it pretty loose.

The first couple of months are really hard on your feet and ankles. You%26#039;ll be developing new muscles, callouses, and you%26#039;ll wonder if it%26#039;s the skate, or if you%26#039;re doing it wrong because you%26#039;re going to wobble and be unsteady and your feet are just going to plain old hurt.

It%26#039;s a stage, and you get past it. Soldier on. It%26#039;s worth putting the time in, and once you get through this stage unless you break a foot or something (ahem, not that I speak from experience) you won%26#039;t have to go through it again.
Reply:You have asked a very good and important question about hockey skates. If you have noticed on the back plate on some hockey skates, there are two holes. Some skates have them and some don%26#039;t. These were used years ago and I mean years ago, to tie the chin guards to the skates. Now we use chin guard tape. As far as the boot, you need to be able to bend at the ankles in order to get the proper stride. Skiers use their hips and knees for turning and the other moves they do on the slopes, hockey players use their hips, knees and ankles for their moves on the ice. For the proper hockey stance, you bend at the knees and ankles. If you take your hockey stick and stand it straight up from your toe of your skate, your knees and helmet should touch your stick. This shows you the proper hockey stance, also much like a skier, with most of your weight is forward and not on the back of your blades. I hope that this helps you out. You can always go on line and search for skating skills. There are a lot of sites on power skating. Just remember, that skating and skiing are two different styles, but the balance is the same. It will take time for you to get comfortable on the skates. Just remember, like I tell my students, don%26#039;t get into one comfort zone and stay there, push yourself and get to the next zone and keep going, never stop pushing yourself. You will never get better if you don%26#039;t.
Reply:The skate is not wobbling because it%26#039;s not tight enough. It%26#039;s wobbly because your ankles are not strong enough yet.

Watch some hockey, then you will understand the type of movements a player must make, and understand the skate.

My husband (life long hockey player, played college hockey, has a nephew in the pros, and a brother who coaches college hockey) disagreed with my answer.

He agrees that the low boot is for freedom of movement, but states that your ankles are not weak. Any hockey player must %26quot;get used%26quot; to the %26quot;unsupportive%26quot; feel, which may feel particularily loose to you after the stiffness, and support of a ski boot.
Reply:your ankles must not be strong enough yet. allot of new skaters have this problem we call them ankle burners. it will take time and once your ankles get stronger you won%26#039;t be as wobbly.

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New skates?

2009-04-14T21:38:00.003-07:00

I have always skated on graf and bauer skates. but I don%26#039;t like the feel of their new skates. the rbk 9k skates felt really comfortable but I am a little hesitant about switching to a new style skate. if they are comfortable should they perform like the other top end skates

New skates?
I%26#039;ve heard many good things about the new Rbk skates. I personally love my Bauer 5000, and would probably get the new Bauer XXX skates before switching brands, but its all about feeling and what is the most comfortable to you. Make sure your skate has the moldable boot so you can get it form fitted to your foot. Good luck!
Reply:its the same thing with shoes. I personally think the Nike is too uncomfortable and I dont wear them, even though they are a top brand. So its a personal decision, dont buy just for style or because they are the top sellers, go with what works for you.
Reply:You have to feel comfortable in the skate. If you got a top model skate and they feel comfortbale, they will perform just fine.
Reply:Only you can answer that. Switching brands may be an adjustment, but whatever you find comfortable is best for you. I imagine they%26#039;ll perform similarly to the other top selling skates. Once you get past the %26quot;break-in%26quot; stage you should be able to see better what you think.

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Figure skates?

2009-04-14T21:38:00.002-07:00

I started ice skating 4 years ago but stopped for a few years. Now i want to go back skating again. I have a jackson classique skates. I was wondering if I could use these skates until early freestyle atleast. I havent even broken in on the skates. Are they supposed to be really kinda thick? I used to be able to do those shoot the duck thingies and now I cant even bend on my skates

Figure skates?
k.. jackson classiques should be fine in the beginning... when i was younger i skated in don jacksons and i loved them but when i improved and needed a higher model i found they did tend to get a little stiff and i was not able to break them in at all (even after getting them used). you really dont want anything too stiff in the beginning though because it makes things more difficult and you really dont need the support at that time... i really like graff skates and also a lot of skates right now come with little notches at the ankle already for ankle flexibilty... as for your shoot the duck, even with a super stiff skate you should sitll be able to do it, just really make sure to keep your weight forward to compensate for the lack of ankle bend...you could also try slightly loosening up top until you break you skates in a bit more...hope thats helpful!
Reply:I have Classiques and they are thick. Once you break into them more you%26#039;ll be able to bend lower and feel comfortable in your skates.
Reply:yeah, break them in. just go to like a rink or somthing and just skate, no tricks. then when they are broken in do anything you would like!
Reply:Yeah your skates need to be broken in a bit or else it will be horribly uncomfortable to be doing all the tricks and all that. Just practice in them alot and they%26#039;ll start getitng more comfortable.
Reply:To be able to bend and feel comfortable in your new skates you have to wear them in first. I know it will probably hurt and you won%26#039;t be able to skate for too long but thats ok if you skate with them a few times a week and practice bending in them, they will be fine after a week or two. Good Luck!
Reply:You have been off the ice for a while...so the leather of your skates have hardened up....you need to go get them heat molded...that will soften the leather for you.....nice to see you have gone back to skating.

If you can%26#039;t get your skates heated....wear warm damp socks in them...just to soften the leather.

I%26#039;m a professional skating coach....20 years!!!

Good Luck to you......%26#039; and Merry Christmas
Reply:you should really break your skates in by doing lots and lots of cross-overs, forwards and backwards, but a lot more backwards. and you should be able to get the skates heat molded to your feet because they are Jackson%26#039;s

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Roller skates for beginner?

2009-04-14T21:38:00.001-07:00

I%26#039;m thinking of buying outdoor roller skates, but since I%26#039;m a beginner I don%26#039;t know which type would be best for me, quads or inlines. I%26#039;m 19 and don%26#039;t really want to buy a second pair later on (I read other posts, and some suggested starting with quads and then moving to inlines after)...

If you skate (or used to skate), approx. how long did it take for you to learn to do it comfortably (w/o falling)?? {and mentioning the type of skate you used would be helpful too, thanks}..are quads easier to master than inlines, or is that a wrong assumption?

Any input is greatly appreciated ~ I%26#039;d love to hear your opinions regarding either/both skates, especially if you skate yourself=).

(what%26#039;s aggressive inline skating?? I don%26#039;t want to do it, just curious...)

Roller skates for beginner?
last time I skated on quads it was like 1980 something and they sucked back then, I inlined skated for a long time and took me a day to learn good and a good week of doing it comfortable enough to not fall down and actually skate around the city. I believe both are just as equal as the other, quads may be easier to learn on or skate on, my gf can%26#039;t skate with inlines she has to use quads. Really it%26#039;ll be up to your preferance. I don%26#039;t inline skate anymore and did some aggressive inline skating for a while but I liked my skateboard more and that what I stick too. I%26#039;d just get something that you think you%26#039;ll like and try it out, learning is up to how much time you want to put into it, learning to just skate around is easy, find a nice open area and go slow. Good luck
Reply:It’s personal preference. No one should influence your decision except you. Try them both and decide what you like. (I like quads.) By the way, all skaters fall; it’s just a matter of how often. Learn to fall and get up properly without causing yourself injury. That’s the key! Report It

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ICE SKATlNG -SKATES - ..??

2009-04-14T21:38:00.000-07:00

Hi There

I was wondering,

what type of ice skate is best for simple, Brisk Skating?

I just go with my friends, skate around have a laugh, nothing serious.

what type of skate is best , i don%26#039;t do figure skating or anything fancy, and i don%26#039;t do ice hockey!!

Are Figure skates ok or do they have any special feature which would make them hard for me to use.. because i am told that they are harder than the hire skates , to skate in..

But that was only off my friend - shes not a real ice skater or anything.

Please advise??

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ICE SKATlNG -SKATES - ..??
Figure skates are %26quot;normal%26quot; skates. There are two types of skates, figure and hockey. Figure skates are typically the easiest to skate in because the blade is longer so it helps with balance. I would suggest looking into a pair of Riedell Red Ribbon skates http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.htm... They are good quality skates that are suitable for a recreational skater. I would suggest getting sized for skates at your local pro shop so that you can be properly sized for skates since nothing is worse than improperly sized skates. Good luck!
Reply:The skates that you hire when you go to an ice rink normally ARE figure skates. The only problem is that they are often quite blunt which makes it harder to skate properly in them. Don%26#039;t go for hockey skates or speed skates. This is the sort of thing you probably want to go for:

http://www.skates.co.uk/Ice-Skates/Xcess...
Reply:Go to your locak sporting good store and see whats under about 40 dollars. Usually companies called CCM or Lake Placid make recreational skates for someone who only skates on occasion. Good luck and Happy Skating!
Reply:well you could get a pair from ***** Sporting Goods
Reply:I suggest Reidels
Reply:it might be best if you use hockey skates. they are usually more comfortable and there is no toe pick to get in the way and trip you

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Best skates for someone with a bad ankle?

2009-04-14T21:37:00.001-07:00

I love to ice skate and I plan on buying a pass now that I live a mile and half away from a rink. I%26#039;d also like to buy a pair of skates so I don%26#039;t have to rent them all the time. I have one ankle that I broke in several places as a child that%26#039;s never quite healed - it turns rather easily and I%26#039;ve sprained it badly several times over the years. When I skated the other night the first set of skates felt really wobbly so I exchanged them for a pair of hockey skates that were nice and solid and felt great.

Is it weird for a woman to wear men%26#039;s hockey skates or is there a particular brand/model of figure skate/women%26#039;s hockey skate that%26#039;s more %26quot;solid%26quot; than others? I don%26#039;t intend to be out there doing jumps and such - I%26#039;m just doing it for exercise.

Best skates for someone with a bad ankle?
My favorite skates by a landslide are K2 brand Camano%26#039;s. They are made as both roller blades and ice skates, though the ice skates are harder to find. I%26#039;ve seen them available on ebay for about $79.00 which is a steal compared to the $175 or so they originally sold as.

They are considered a %26#039;hybrid%26#039; skate. They%26#039;re pretty much a blend of a hockey-like boot, but, pared down a bit and more flexible like a figure skate. They%26#039;re also gel lined to conform better to your foot and ankle.

I have a pair of both the rollerblades and ice skates. They are the only skate I%26#039;ve owned that didn%26#039;t absolutely kill my ankles after a half hour. I can skate 5 miles in the rollerblades with no ankle pain at all and the ice skate has an identical boot.

K2 makes some of the most comfortable ladies skates around. They probably have a newer model that%26#039;s just as good as the Camano, but, that was the best reviewed for comfort when I bought mine.

They do run small though. Buy one size bigger then your sneaker size..
Reply:hockey skates or jackson. jackson is expensive and fit for serious skaters, so probably hockey skates
Reply:sp-teri or harlick are the top brand for stabilizatiion.....
Reply:I would probably go with hockey skates and then tape my ankle.

If you get a chance ask your doctor/physio what tape technique is best for you.

Taping techniques vary depending on the break/

Good luck!
Reply:I wear hockey skates sometimes.

There are usually a lot of stores that sell skates. Ask the person working there for some with extra ankle support. And make sure you lace them very tightly.

The best way to find a good skate is to just try a bunch on.
Reply:dun do that becuase u r injured

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Skates?????

2009-04-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

Hi! My friend and I have been skating together for 1 year (we started this time last year) We got new skates this summer. We got them on the same day, but I didn%26#039;t get mine sharpened for a week. (Long story, but here it goes: We had a lesson, and she got her skates that same morning. I got them too, and as soon as she left, I got there! I got the skates and got them %26quot;sharpened%26quot;. When it was time for our lesson, i started skating, and my blades weren%26#039;t sharpeded! The guy at the shop didnt do it well, but anyway, i had my old skates in the car, so I used my old ones while my bff used her new ones) So here%26#039;s the question: I got mine sharpened a couple of times, and she only got hers sharpened initially. How come mine get duller faster? We skate the same amount, and there isn%26#039;t much of a weight difference(if that matters). I felt her skates compared to mine yesterday, and mine were sharper than hers, but she felt perfectly comfortable in them! She could do everything fine,

Skates?????
Did you both have your skates sharpened by the same guy? Did a different person sharpen your skates the second time? There are good sharpeners and then there are not-so-good sharpeners. Bad sharpenings could mean extra sharpenings. Ask other skaters and coaches who they recommend for skate sharpening (even if it%26#039;s not at the rink pro shop) - and ALWAYS go to them for consistent sharpening.

It%26#039;s possible you skate %26quot;harder%26quot; or %26quot;rougher%26quot; than she does, even if you%26#039;ve skated the same amount and weigh the same. That%26#039;s not a bad thing, that%26#039;s just how you may skate! Blades get duller at a different pace for everyone.

Do you both skate at the same time? If you don%26#039;t, it%26#039;s possible that the quality of ice is different if you skate different sessions. Hard or beat up ice can dull your skates quicker.

It%26#039;s possible your friend likes duller blades (I was that way!). And it%26#039;s possible you like sharper ones. Just a matter of taste!

Are you walking around on the mats without guards? That will dull blades faster too.

Just trying to think of the possibilities! But no need to be concerned . . . if you are comfortable with your blades just the way they are (even they are sharper than your friend%26#039;s) - that%26#039;s totally ok!

Hope that helps!! :)
Reply:well i got my new nice ones 2 months ago! but i%26#039;m not sre how that problem comprehends to skating?! but i%26#039;m ABSOLUTELY SURE that if yu ask your pro-shop about this problem, they can surely help in some way!!!
Reply:I don%26#039;t understand your question. Are you saying that your skates get dull faster? Or are you asking why your friend can skate better with duller skates.

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Reply:If you%26#039;re skating the same amount, your skates aren%26#039;t getting dull faster than hers are. What it probably is, is that your friend is more comfortable skating on dull skates. Some people are very picky about the sharpness of their blades and have to have them sharpened often. I, on the other hand, don%26#039;t get mine sharpened as often and it doesn%26#039;t bother me. Our skate pro here tells skaters that they should get their blades sharpened about every 20 hours of ice time. What it comes down to though, is just a preference in sharpness.
Reply:Maybe you should try getting them sharpened again. Maybe they got over-sharpened or the person didnt do a very good job of sharpening them. Also find out what kind of blade you and your friend have and compare them. Maybe you have a cheaper blade than your friend does. Good luck

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