Ice skating often seems graceful and effortless, and it’s beautiful to watch pro ice skaters waltzing on the ice. It makes you want to skate, too. But you’re going to need to learn ice skating first. And for every skating level, you’re going to need the right ice skating gear. At this point, you’re asking … Read more
You can learn basic moves such as gliding forward, skating backward, staying upright on the ice, stops, and maybe crossovers. As for complex skills such as jumps and spins, it’s best to learn with a certified coach. Self-teaching ice skating isn’t a good idea due to the risks involved and slower learning progress. Besides, you’ll … Read more
Ice skating is a lower-impact exercise compared to biking and running, but it’s also a full-body workout that can be totes tiring. And the same goes for skateboarding, roller skating, and inline skating. Skating, like running, uses pretty much every muscle of the body. Naturally, these muscles get tired after some time working out. But … Read more
You’re lucky it’s not the Victorian Era anymore. Can you believe that female and male ice skaters at some point in history couldn’t enjoy the pastime on the same section of the rink? Learn about the Ladies Pond here to learn more about this weird ice rink gender interaction restriction of the 19th century. Also … Read more
Do you want to know what happens if your ice skates are dull? Dull skates suck. Period. Tight turns, outside edge stops with the back foot, and takeoff jumps all become more challenging and require greater effort to do. Holding a clean edge becomes mission impossible. And sliding out, especially when doing aggressive turns, becomes … Read more
Most skating rinks don’t serve alcohol. Maybe that’s because they realize that drunks on skates are a bad idea. The vast majority of rinks have a strict policy on drinking alcohol while there. They won’t even let you hold private parties or birthday parties let alone indulge in alcohol. But why do many have a … Read more
Ice rinks are naturally cold, or they’re kept cold, at near-freezing temperatures. You’re going to need to stay warm enough, or you won’t enjoy ice skating as much. Most ice skaters experience their first-ever ultra-cold feet during their first LTS lesson. You’re there on the rink learning or practicing forward swizzles, backward swizzles, one-foot glides, … Read more
What are the best youth hockey skates on the market, you ask. Should I buy the CCM Jetspeed FT340 or the CCM Jetspeed FT2? Maybe I should pick the Bauer Supreme S140 or the Bauer Vapor 2X, instead? Whether your child is just a recreational hockey player or wishes to become the world’s best hockey … Read more
The ice skating world provides different types of ice skates. And each type of ice skate works best for a certain kind of skater or ice skating style. So, what kind of a skater are you and what type of ice skate do you need? You can choose recreational skates, or figure skates, or hockey … Read more
You’ve searched high and low and in every nook and cranny for a good hockey skate that fits wide feet. But every supposedly wide hockey skate you’ve ordered online has ended up strangling circulation and hurting your feet like there’s a pain-inflicting medal the boot needs to win! Fortunately, you ended up on this CCM … Read more