ICE SKATING: HAVEN'T WENT ON MY TOEPICK FOR A LONG TIME...HELP!?

Question

okay, so im been skating for a year now and haven't changed my beginner skates because it's too expensive

now when i do my one-foot spin, i keep going on my toepick

a rare problem for me

my friend said it's because my skates are too small for me

is it that or is it just because im leaning forward too much??

HELP!

btw, im in Advanced Class if that helps

Answer 1

try to relax and lean back a little bit in your one foot spins, if your fine, don't get new skates.

but your problem is probably because you need new ones

Answer 2

the time has come for you to GET JUMPER SKATES!!!! just sell your freaking old ones. and make me the best answer despite the fact that i ttly do not deserve it!!!

kisses!

--a

Answer 3

I'm not sure if small skates would have anything to do with it but to check, try wiggling your toes in your skates. If you can't move them comfortably then maybe they are too small. Or if you really want to, go to a skate shop to get your foot size checked.

Personally, I think maybe you grew a little bit (like your legs got longer or something) because that is usually the case for me when ever I'm suddenly having trouble with something. Keep working on it and you'll get it back.

Answer 4

Yes, small skates can cause this problem because when your skate is too small, the ball of the foot isn't over the rocker of the blade anymore it is too far forward in the boot thus pushing you onto your toe pick.  Your best bet to know for sure is to have your foot measured by a professional boot fitter.

Answer 5

nunna i used to do the same thing its cuz u lean forward just try to keep ur back straight