What do you wear when you are learning how to ice skate (figure)?

Question

i heard you have to wear a skirt do you have to?

do you just wear socks or buy tights?

do you need to buy a bag for all the gear

how much money will it cost to sharpen them?

(Ithink you just wear a nice jacket ????)

what are the clothing you need to wear

p.s my sister wants to learn

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is it better to buy or rent??

i think buy, right?

can the skates be like $65-$75

and tips for figure skating please

last Q

is it hard???

THAT WAS THE BIGGEST Q

Answer 1

Well right when u start u should wear sweatpants and a sweater (w/ a shirt under it of course) and u shouldn't buy skates untill u r around basic 7 or 8 or atleast not until u know u r serious about it and u want to do it. AT first socks r good. U will need thinner socks. It cost $7 to get them sharpened where I skate. Your first pair should be around 75-100 dollars. Some tips r, when u know u will stck ti it take ballet, and stretch. Remember to keep your feet strait and don't let them lean in although thaat is much easier with your own skates. Be sure that your skates r tied tight enough, and try to stnad straight. Don't lean over. And just like most sports it takes alot of practice. Don't excpect to land your triple in one year. You will advance though!  It is very fun and I love it sooooo much!

Answer 2

1. dont wear a skirt unless u want too

2.wear socks but you might want to try tights

3. a bag is helpful but you dont need one

4. it matters who is shapening your skates & how much they charge

5. wear fleece pants or those strechy kind(idk wat there called) but do not wear jeans they absorb water & they take forever to dry it feels icky!

6.rent untill your sure you want to skate

7. that is a good price for begginer skates do not get bad skates  get ridell or jackson they have good begginer skates in your range check out your local skate shop

8.&9. dont give up! most people stop because they cant get it the first couple of times your first couple of times you will probly be holding on to the wall but you will get used to it

    

p.s. i have better balance on the ice than on the ground isnt that weird? i hope you luv the sport & stick with it mabey you will have better balance on ice too!

Answer 3

1. You don't have to wear a skirt, yoga pants will do fine. whatever you do, do not wear jeans. When you fall jeans get wet and heavy and make it very hard and uncomfortable to skate.

2. If you wear a a skirt then definitely wear tights. If you fall

you will get scraped up really easily.

3. You do not need to buy a bag, but it is recommended to keep your skates in and everything, a simple tote bag will work. I personally use a suitcase. A lot of skaters get Zuca bags. They cost from 130 - 200 or so.

4. To sharpen figure skates it usually ranges from 6 to 15 dollars depended on what your rink charges. You should ask your rink manager for the price.

5. Most skaters wear yoga pants and a fitted jacket.  Whether you decide to wear pants or a skirt bring a jacket with you. You can put on or take off the jacket when you get hot or cold.

6. Definitely buy your own skates. rented skates are not durable and they lack ankle support so it is very easy to hurt yourself.

7. Skates can range anywhere from 50 to 1000 dollars. If you are just beginning then check out reidell blue medallion or any  cheap reidell skates.  They are good quality for beginner skaters and range from 50 to 200.

8.  The best tips i can give anyone are to remember you are skating. Many people try to walk on the ice and end up falling.

Secondly. PRACTICE. your not going to learn to skate over night.

9. Certain aspects of figure skating are hard, like jumps and spins, but just skating is simple and many people get the hang of it soon.

Good luck. ;]

Answer 4

1. a skirt depends on what level your working on. alot of people wear form-fitting long pants so it keeps you warmer yet allows you to move freely. for concern about falls small padded girdles are sold at almost any skate shop. that will help your hips and butt quite a bit

2. wear socks that you will commonly be wearing EVERY time you skate. it will feel different if you change the thickness of socks (as a hockey player I usually don't wear socks at all) but I recommend them to break you skates in

3. you don't need a bag but it will help keep things organized

4. $15 to start (the blades need to be ground in the first time) and probably 5 every time you sharpen after that. usually every 5-10 skating sessions depending on your style

5. if you want to sample skating then rent. if you think you might be slightly more serious than just sampling, buy for sure. your skates are your skates. its like borrowing community shoes to go run a marathon. they don't fit to YOU.

6. very low end skates can be $75. id recommend starting around 150-200 for skates because more options are added for fitting to your feet and overall comfort will speed your progress considerably.

7+ figure skating like any other sport takes alot of practice. since you may not have great balance of yet, the more time you spend on the ice the better you will get. always stay relaxed and don't anticipate falls. anticipating falls sets you up for failure right away. try to find the joy in it and don't give up after 2-3 times being on the ice.

I worked at an ice rink for 2 years teaching little kids how to skate. I play hockey and I am friends with figure skating coaches. this is the best advice I could give you

good luck

Answer 5

I gave up on skirts and dresses a long time ago.  I only wear them when I HAVE to for competition or tests.  :)  I usually wear yoga pants or sweats with a t-shirt and fleece/sweatshirt with tights under my pants.  You can wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing.  Don't forget gloves or mittens!  Don't wear jeans.  You're less flexible in jeans and if they get wet from falling, they don't dry as quickly.

When I skate, I wear tights and usually a pair of Mondors (thicker, heavier tights) over them or over-the-boot tights over them.  You can wear what ever combination works best for you.  Thick socks in skates will cause friction and can lead to blisters.  They don't really keep your feet any warmer either.  Get some thicker, more durable skating tights from a skate shop and check out their various styles.  Some are footed, some aren't, some have stirrups, some go over your boot and velcro underneath.

Getting your blades sharpened depends on where you take them.  It's usually cheaper at a rink, but they may not do the best job.  Take them to your nearest skate shop where people with experience are sharpening them.  For example, I believe it costs me about $14 to get mine sharpened.

How often do you skate?  If you skate about once a year, rentals are fine for that one time.  If you're taking lessons and skating a few times a week, you should probably have your own skates.  With the rentals, you never know what you're going to get.  One week you might get a nice pair, the next someone else might have them.  Rental skates are not sharpened very often and are abused by renters.  The laces are knotted, the blades are dull from people walking on cement or in the bleachers with them and the ankles have no support left.  If you have your own skates, you know who had their foot in them last, you can get the blades sharpened when it is needed and you always know what you're going to get.  Go to your local skate shop, tell them what you plan on doing....taking lessons, recreational skating....and ask for what they would recommend in regards to a skate brand/model.  They can also properly fit you for that brand of skate.  Price is going to depend on the skate.  If you're taking lessons and want a skate that is going to last you awhile, they will probably be around $100.

Beginning skating is not hard.....it's fun!  Check with your local rinks and see if they offer group skating lessons.  Group lessons are cheaper than private lessons and are designed to teach skaters the very basics of skating for all ice sports...hockey, speed skating and figure skating.  If you want to continue onto jumps and spins, the lessons can teach you that too.

Answer 6

1. you do not need to wear a skirt. In fact, I wouldnt suggest wearing one until you get a little more comfortable. you have to wear clothes that allow you to move. Sweat pants and a long sleeve shirt with a vest is a good option. Just make sure your clothes arent really baggy. and wear gloves, the stretchy kind.

2. It isnt necisary to wear tights. although they will keep you a little warmer. But i would suggest wearing high socks. Make sure they arent thick!

3. you dont NEED a bag, but it is a lot easier.

4. skate sharening is usually $10-$15 for the first time and less after that.

5. you can rent skates at first, to make sure you really like skating. but after a few lessons, you should invest in a pair of skates. ask your instructor for help selecting skates.

6. figure skating takes practice. At first you will be learning the basic skills, they are really important, soem things require more practice than others.

Answer 7

Ok so....

Clothes:

-She doesn't have to wear a skirt if she doesn't want to

- As a beginner pants would be better since she is more likely to fall, and you will not be moving as much as if she were doing more advanced moves so pants will also keep her warmer

-As she gets more advanced she can get a skirt or dress to practice in if she wants

- The most important thing for practice clothes is that she can move in it and it keeps her warm (I like to wear my dance pants, with footed tights under, a long sleeve shirt, a fleece jacket, gloves, and a hat)

- gloves are a must - it helps when you fall

- tights are better, they help your skates fit better and are less likely to give you blisters

Skate Bag:

- Buy one if you want, but I find that my old back pack works just fine

Skates:

-buying is better (rentals are not very comfortable, the blades are never sharp, and other people's feet have been in them)

-I have low level ridells, cost me about $45, and I like them a lot

-go to your pro-shop and have your sister fitted for skates because the right fit is crucial to performance on the ice, and if you want once you know what size she wears you can go bargain hunting online

-sharpening is $8 at my rink

Tips:

- take group lessons, listen to your instructor

- bend your knees

- keep your head up

- have fun and don't be afraid to go for it

Is it hard...yes but...

- most things worth doing are hard