Can people who are 5 foot 9 be figure skaters (not competetivly, just for fun)?

Question

I'm 5 foot 9 and I would like to learn how to figure skate - not competetivly, just as a hobby.

I'm 13, going on 14, and I live in Tamworth (In England, the Midlands).

Do you know any places near me that teach figure skating (Probably not, but I was just wondering)

Are there any first hand cheap skates that you buy?

Are private lessons really expensive, because I'm not from the richest family.

I don't do any sports, although I do sport in P.E. I was a dancer for 9 years until I quit in May. It wasn't proper dancing - just dancing for fun. I did a bit of ballet but it wasn't major or on points.

Thank you so much for your help!

Answer 1

Of course you can figure skate! You could even compete if you'd like but you just have to balance yourself better.

Answer 2

I can't say how expensive it is to be coached in England or the quality either, never been there. Search for a local rink f there is group classes that teach basics which is cheaper than private lessons.

Also, youtube has a ton of videos on how to do a lot of figures of the sport, a lot of them you should try out (at the risk of a bad fall of course) when you get on the ice. Search for spirals, lunges, shoot the duck, crossovers, etc... which is some easy and relatively safe stuff (forwards spirals can be dangerous though).

If you do enjoy figure skating and can become good enough to land the singles, you should consider moving into Ice Dancing quick, you have the perfect height for that sport plus you already have some dance and ballet experience. You'd probably enjoy it better because you wouldn't have to be frustrated trying to land the jumps (you'll probably end up being 6'4 by the time you turn 18).

Answer 3

You can certainly learn to skate, your height has nothing to do with whether or not you will skate well, I have competitively figure skated and I'm 5'11". A decent pair of figure skates is going to cost around $100-$150. I would suggest a pair of Riedell Blue Ribbon or Riedell Bronze Medallion skates, they are good quality skates, and reasonably priced. I would also make sure that you are sized at your local pro shop for skates because nothing is worse than skates that don't fit right. Good luck!

Answer 4

of course! height has nothing to do with whether or not you will be a good figure skater, it's more about strength, control, and flexibility (all of which you have probably developed in your 9 years of dancing). Try it for a while, you will probably find it to be very fun!

Answer 5

A dancer for 9 years is a good start.Just set your mind to it,You Can do it.I've ice skated before and it seemed the more I skated the more I fell.But that's just me.

Answer 6

Of course you can. Good figure skating training includes dancing\ballet, btw, so you've got some useful skills already.

Answer 7

course you can! if you are interested in skating, give it a go :) its so fun! some people i know are over 6ft,and they jump HIGH!!

try not to go for uber cheap skates. they usually aren't that greater quality. try a mediumly priced pair which will last longer and provide enough support. my advice is check out the local pro shop and get their advice. you will need skates which match the level of skating you are doing. saying that, it's usually good to wait a while before getting your own just so you can tell you will be carrying on with skating, long enough to justify spending a few hundred dollars on skates.

private lesson prices can differ a lot. for 30mins i pay about $20. its good to start off with group lessons, so you can skate with people at the same level as you and so someones not getting paid just to watch you practice simple skills...

dancing will probably help you skating, especially ballet :)  

Good luck, i hope you have fun! Happy skating!