ICE SKATlNG -SKATES - ..??

Question

Hi There

I was wondering,

what type of ice skate is best for simple, Brisk Skating?

I just go with my friends, skate around have a laugh, nothing serious.

what type of skate is best , i don't do figure skating or anything fancy, and i don't do ice hockey!!

Are Figure skates ok or do they have any special feature which would make them hard for me to use.. because i am told that they are harder than the hire skates , to skate in..

But that was only off my friend - shes not a real ice skater or anything.

Please advise??

10 pts best answer

Answer 1

Go to your locak sporting good store and see whats under about 40 dollars. Usually companies called CCM or Lake Placid make recreational skates for someone who only skates on occasion. Good luck and Happy Skating!

Answer 2

The skates that you hire when you go to an ice rink normally ARE figure skates. The only problem is that they are often quite blunt which makes it harder to skate properly in them.  Don't go for hockey skates or speed skates.  This is the sort of thing you probably want to go for:

http://www.skates.co.uk/Ice-Skates/Xcess...

Answer 3

it might be best if you use hockey skates. they are usually more comfortable and there is no toe pick to get in the way and trip you

Answer 4

I suggest Reidels

Answer 5

well you could get a pair from ***** Sporting Goods

Answer 6

Figure skates are "normal" skates. There are two types of skates, figure and hockey. Figure skates are typically the easiest to skate in because the blade is longer so it helps with balance. I would suggest looking into a pair of Riedell Red Ribbon skates http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.htm... They are good quality skates that are suitable for a recreational skater. I would suggest getting sized for skates at your local pro shop so that you can be properly sized for skates since nothing is worse than improperly sized skates.  Good luck!