Iice skates ..plz help .x?

Question

i want to get some ice skates but i dont no what to gett for just skatin normally?! i dont do lessons and dont like hire skates =[....hockey skates or figure skates ?

Answer 1

figure skates. hockey skates look cool, but man they are hard to skate in. i do lessons and you can do so much more in figure skates. plus, if you end up starting figure skating lessons they will not allow you to do them in hockey skates.

trust me, go for figure skates!

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Answer 2

Both hockey and figure skates work differently.

If your going for speed get hockey skates bec they're lighter and they dont have a toe pic. Figure skates on the other hand have toe picks wich are a real pain when you are just starting but really useful later. They are used for jumps, etc. And hockey skates are kind of cheaper. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

figure skates are more for spins and jumps. hockey skate are more for speed. if you just wanna speed around the rink then i'd suggest hockey. if you want to learn jumps and spins, get the figure skates.

Answer 4

well what sorta skates have u been using so far? if you're just going to be skating recreationally maybe go for some simple figure skates (tho i dont know anything about hockey skates), but dont go too cheap. skates that cost very little often have very little quality and dont give the right support. im not saying go buy expensive skates or anything, just make sure you get ones that will last. an important thing to remember is that you need to justify the purchase. if you are only going to be skating once every few months it might not make sense buying skates. the cost of maintenance can mount up. but if you are sure you want your own.. lets face it, rentals are horrible! :P.... then go for it. i think the best thing you can do is go to a pro shop and ask their advice. they will be able to recommend what skates will be best for how often you are going to be skating.

Answer 5

Figure skates are easier to skate in than hockey skates because the blade of a figure skate is longer and has a toe pick which can help you balance easier. You can just get a pair of Riedell Red or Blue ribbon skates which you can purchase at your local pro shop, I would highly suggest being sized for skates because skates that do not fit properly can cause you many problems.