Does Roller Blading help you balance when you Ice Skate?

Question

thanks for all the answers

Answer 1

i think so.

because i have been skating since i was two years old (now im 16) and i cant rollerblade for c**p.

i tried to last summer, and it just didnt work out for me.

thing is though, i think that ice skating is easier than rollerblading because...idk why but i just think that it is easier to balance on ice.

so i think youll be fine on the ice, if not better

Answer 2

Personally I found that rollerblading helps me to balance on the ice.  I rollerbladed all through college and now my children figure skate.  When I go out with them for an open skate I am able to skate around okay.  

Stopping is a completely different issue!  I still can't do that on ice.

Answer 3

i started playing ice hockey since i was 2 and know i am 14 so i thought i would answer this

ok it does some what but not much because on ice it is much much slippery then on land and if u fall u fall u cant do anything bout it but keep trying so keep up the good work

Answer 4

well its different for everyone. i find roller blading very difficult at not at all like skating.

if you want to get better you just need to keep practicing.

Answer 5

while roller blading is not exactly like skating, it is very similar, if you've been practicing on roller blades, skating should be easier

Answer 6

Roller blading and ice skating aren't exactly the same. They do share some similarities, but are also very different at the same time. Balancing on the ground in roller blades and balancing on a thin metal blade on ice are quite a bit different from each other.

Answer 7

yep it helps. i roller bladed a lot before i went and i didnt need to use the handle bars

Answer 8

ice skate have edges so some people thing that skating is easier..but ya it should help

Answer 9

I've been figure skating for 5 years.. but cant roller blade. Lol i dunno, i think its cos on roller blades the brakes are at the back of the boot.. and if u leant back to stop in ice skates, ud be in trouble! Theyre just.. different!