What is easier: Forward crossovers or backward crossovers?

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Answer 1

I find backwards way easier cuz u dont have to worry about tripping over your toepick or anything

Answer 2

I ice skated for 8 years, and I think BACKWARD corssovers are a lot easier, but that's only after you've mastered skating backwards.

Answer 3

when ur first learning, forward will be easier, but too me, backward is wayyyyyyyy easier.

Answer 4

forward  crossovers are easier. They also come first in the levels.

Answer 5

i find backwards crossovers are easier, i seem to get more power and my balance is a little better. but i think forwards ones are more fun (once you get over the notion that you might trip over the toe pick that is) and i find i can lean into it more.

Answer 6

backwards. they are smoother and make you go faster.

Answer 7

Ice skating forward crossover is easier in my opinion!

Answer 8

When first learning crossovers, forward comes first. You usually take some bad falls, tripping over toe picks and stuff, but after you get it, it gets a lot easier. Backward crossovers were very hard for me to learn, but now I love doing them. Backwards are easier for me, because i usually skate backwards, and if I am skating forwards, I am stroking not crossing over. But backward crossovers are usually the way you get into some jumps and most spins. I hope that answers your question.