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Wouldn't it be nice to have known then, what we know now.
Mike :roll:
If your trying to skate using the hire ones they give you at the rinks I'm not suprised! I have ice-skated for years, but when i had to resort to those onetime instead of using my own they almost killed me.
Dave
Rose,
For an off topic reply ... :D
As "rustyinn" Dave suggests you need to use skates you are used to.
Also be sure you have strong support in the ankles. Broken down skates will offer you nothing but problems and shin splints. Without a feeling of "a solid grip" of the ice due to dull or non supportive skates you will become tense and the shins will burn. No fun in that :!: Make sure the skates are sharp ... dull skates will guarantee a fall.
I used to use hockey skates which have lots of rocker (on the blade) but in recent years have moved to figure skates. Now and then I might try the hockey skates only to find that I can't stand up very well. The stance in the figure skates is completely different. They have a heel :shock: Even times when I miss a few weeks without skating it takes about 30 minutes to get the feel back.
If you have or plan to use figure skates please don't have the picks removed. You will get used to them. But also don't use them for pushing off. Push back and out from the ball of your foot (using the inside edges) in a relaxed manner. Left foot - right foot ....
The most likely reason you are having difficulty with skating is that you are not relaxing and may be keeping your knees stiff. Maintain soft - flexed knees.
I know it is said that if you skate, you can ski! I'm not sure if it goes the other way or not. But like everything, it is all in the practice we put in to develop a skill. In my case, I generally take time on Fridays for about 2 hours skating with the "lucky retired people".
Be careful and have fun :lol: The ice is harder than the snow. :mrgreen:
Mike :wink:
:lol: Me too!!! Ive been trawling through old threads today to keep entertained...where is everyone????!!!
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Started by Freezywater in Ski Chatter 28-Sep-2008 - 85 Replies
Ise
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Sep-2008
When you click on the group owner it says :
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Tino_11
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Sep-2008
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Mike from NS
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Sep-2008
tino_11 wrote:I would go back and start snowboarding 20 years ago instead of 2.
Wouldn't it be nice to have known then, what we know now.
Mike :roll:
Age is but a number.
Rustyinn
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Sep-2008
RoseR wrote:When I go on my winter hols I board, ski,xcountry ski, toboggan and go on bob sleigh rides. I just love everything in the snow. So why cant I ice skate. Have tried so many times but still cant stand up
If your trying to skate using the hire ones they give you at the rinks I'm not suprised! I have ice-skated for years, but when i had to resort to those onetime instead of using my own they almost killed me.
Dave
Mike from NS
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Sep-2008
RoseR wrote:When I go on my winter hols I board, ski,xcountry ski, toboggan and go on bob sleigh rides. I just love everything in the snow. So why cant I ice skate. Have tried so many times but still cant stand up
Rose,
For an off topic reply ... :D
As "rustyinn" Dave suggests you need to use skates you are used to.
Also be sure you have strong support in the ankles. Broken down skates will offer you nothing but problems and shin splints. Without a feeling of "a solid grip" of the ice due to dull or non supportive skates you will become tense and the shins will burn. No fun in that :!: Make sure the skates are sharp ... dull skates will guarantee a fall.
I used to use hockey skates which have lots of rocker (on the blade) but in recent years have moved to figure skates. Now and then I might try the hockey skates only to find that I can't stand up very well. The stance in the figure skates is completely different. They have a heel :shock: Even times when I miss a few weeks without skating it takes about 30 minutes to get the feel back.
If you have or plan to use figure skates please don't have the picks removed. You will get used to them. But also don't use them for pushing off. Push back and out from the ball of your foot (using the inside edges) in a relaxed manner. Left foot - right foot ....
The most likely reason you are having difficulty with skating is that you are not relaxing and may be keeping your knees stiff. Maintain soft - flexed knees.
I know it is said that if you skate, you can ski! I'm not sure if it goes the other way or not. But like everything, it is all in the practice we put in to develop a skill. In my case, I generally take time on Fridays for about 2 hours skating with the "lucky retired people".
Be careful and have fun :lol: The ice is harder than the snow. :mrgreen:
Mike :wink:
Age is but a number.
Caron-a
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Oct-2008
why are we waiting, why-y are we waiting.......
can you tell I'm a tad bored? :mrgreen:
can you tell I'm a tad bored? :mrgreen:
GeordieSki
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Oct-2008
caron-a wrote:why are we waiting, why-y are we waiting.......
can you tell I'm a tad bored? :mrgreen:
:lol: Me too!!! Ive been trawling through old threads today to keep entertained...where is everyone????!!!
Caron-a
reply to 'Facebook Group' posted Oct-2008
think it's just you and me geordie :D
and just seen rose :thumbup:
and just seen rose :thumbup:
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Topic last updated on 21-February-2009 at 15:11