Skating help?!?

Question

so now tht i am 100% sure tht its ok for me to go skating at my age i want to noe everything from cost to skating shoes to places in canada if possible and thanks for answering!

Answer 1

For the cost of skates it sort of depends on whether you get used or new. If you get used skates they are usually cheaper and also easier to break into. However, new skates are ones that are specially made for you, even though they are definitely more expensive and harder to break into. I am pretty sure that new skates probably cost around $400-$500?? However, if you have old skates, some places may let you trade them in so that the price of the skates that you are buying is slightly cheaper.

When you get skates, make sure you get blade covers! And maybe even boot covers if you want to keep your skate boots clean and protected!

Answer 2

First off, ignore the post above mine.

Don't buy 400 -500 $$ skates as your first pair. Buy a good but cheap pair for tops $100

Lessons vary in price depending on your club, where in Canada and how many days you choose.

If you let me know what club you're thinking of I could help better.

I skate in the South Western Ontario Region and am pretty knowledgeable of the clubs here.

You will need skate gaurds for sure (the plastic ones) and blade bunnies (fabric that looks like a guard) for when you come off the ice.

Boot covers are a waste of money,... they really don't protect your boots at all... they just cover them up... which in most opinions looks really lame =)

Answer 3

Canada is GIANT, so I cant tell you where the ice rinks are, but, depending on the season, you can just skate on a FIRMLY frozen pond. I have skates, and am getting a dress and tights soon (I already have bladeguards).Most skates are in the hundreds, but mine were $50, including bladeguards, and sharpening. Bladeguards protect your skates when your not using them, just so you know.I`ve had my skates for about 9 months, and have been figure skating for over a year. Your skate size also should be rounded up to the nearest whole size, because they are always smaller. In the beginning of learning hold on to the wall, or have a friend guide you, I recommend learning how to rollerblade FIRST, because it REALLY helps,I did and I skipped 2 levels.The blades need to be sharpened every now and then, and they will rust if you use them a lot. When you finish skating wipe them with a cloth or something. A WOOD heel helps with jumping, and for blades, you`ll want something light, and not heavy,or plastic(vinyl) heel for any usage. For a dress, pick one that`s thick and durable(dont go for the thin pretty ones!).Spins are hard,because you cant travel(spin all over the place),and to work your outer edge, you pump once,and one leg moves, while the other stays in the same place.Dont be afraid to fall! For your jumps, dont be afraid! Jump as high as you can! If you get a bruise dont panic! Just get off the ice and get some ice and help, which is why you should have someone with you!

Lastly have fun! I hope you make it out of the ice alive!  :)