I am really wanting to learn how to ice skate and i was wondering if anyone new how to get started.?

Question

Pointers please! For example what type of skate do i need, should i learn on my own or lesson, etc.

Answer 1

I think the best way to ease into skating is to sign up for group lessons.  Most group lessons include skate rentals in the price.

Pretty soon you'll want your own skates.  Depending on how serious you want to be with skating, you could go with the soft-sided skates that are in the $50 range or the beginning recreational figure skates in the $100-150 dollar range, such as Riedell Blue Ribbons.   Avoid the PVC or plastic skates out there, or the ones they sell in big box sports stores - go to a real pro shop when you're ready to buy skates.  Getting your own skates will make the experience a thousand times more enjoyable!

Answer 2

Hmmmmmm.. RF1 is good for begginer..

N the blade... Ummm... I 4got soz soz soz soz...

Sweatshirt N sweatpant

Gloves

Skate coach

The rink

Answer 3

Considering your spelling abilities, I assume you're very young and you obviously don't know the figures of the sport. Therefore, you won't be getting anywhere if you teach yourself.

Look for a local ice rink in your city (I don't know in which country you live in so I can't help you there what the level requirements are like), sign up in their skating school and take group classes starting from scratch.

You'll be mostly learning how to fall, how to stop, sculling, the twisting motion to skate backwards like a skier (In Mexico we call it the Twist but I think it's called something different in the US), lots and lots of crossovers, lunges, bunny hops, maybe spirals, basic edge control and two foot spins.

Private coaching at this level isn't the best option because it's expensive and you won't learn that much faster anyways. Private coaches are very good when you're at least Freestyle 4 when you need more personalized coaching.

As for skates, since you are obviously a complete beginner, you could take your first few classes with the sucky rental skates of the rink. Like others have said, if you do buy quality basic figure skates, I've heard good things about the Riedell Blue Ribbon. I used to wear Riedells myself (though not that specific model) and they were mostly comfortable skates albeit a bit heavy. Ice rinks usually have their little store that sells skating apparel. However, if you know the model and the size, you can buy your skates online in the online store of the brand.

You must know that any halfway decent skates sell the blades separately and the full boot is assembled by the local rink guy overnight. If you see a store that sells new skates with the boot attached, they are crappy skates that would only be useful to do crossovers.

I'd also reccomend to avoid using jeans in skating classes. Not only are they too heavy and weigh a ton when they get wet (plus they don't dry), they are very cold and you'll freeze in the rink even if you don't fall. Wear pants that don't get you cold, even sweat pants (basic figure skating isn't a fashion show). Wear a t-shirt and a sweater or a light jacket. Something to keep you warm, but isn't bulky. Buy a pair of mittens to both keep your hands warm and to avoid hurting yourself in a fall.

Well, there isn't much to say here, enjoy your first class I guess. And yes, basic figure skating can be a bit tireseome and repetitive (crossovers and gliding on the edges isn't exactly top-notch action after a while), but they are necesary to have control in your skating so that you don't fall after landing every jump. Good luck! ;)

Answer 4

Hi,

SKATES: Because you are just starting, I would suggest Riedell or Jackson skates. Riedells: maybe the blue ribbon. Jacksons: the ladies competitor are supposed to be good. I have not worn these types, but I have heard good things about them.

LESSONS: You should get lessons. If you are in Canada, do the canskate program, it is a good introductory to the sport of figure skating. If you are in the USA, do the USFSA program. I don't live in USA, so I don't personally know, but I have heard good things.

SKATING CLOTHING: I would not suggest wearing jeans or sweat pents to skating because they are heavy when they get wet and they are baggy. Honestly, I would suggest a skating dress or skirt. They are not all expensive, check out eBay foe cheaper ones. BUT, if you get really cold, you can wear yoga pants (lulu lemon, OT, etc.) with your skating tights, or just wear 2 pairs of tights with the skirt/dress.

I hope this helps! :) good luck with skating!