Will getting new ice skates help me with this?HELP?!!?

Question

For people that know what a 2 foot snow plow is on ice skates you could most likely answer this question.

Okay, so today I'm buying my first ever pair of ice skates.

Whenever I skate in rentals I may just be skating forward and suddenly my RIGHT FOOT always pushes out like when you do a 2 foot snow plow except it's only my right foot.

My ice skating teacher told me that "Rental skates are not good skates, they have bad ankle support and dull blades. Maybe you can go buy some somewhere!!" So I am guessing that getting ice skates will help me with my problem, but I was just wanting to ask you guys just so I can get your all's opinions.

I have to go to my lessons in about 2 hours so if you could answer me in that much time I would love that!!

Thanks!!

Answer 1

Getting skates can actually be a very complicated process, but your coach is right when she says that rental skates are awful.

To get skates, you must first consider your needs. You must take into consideration your level of skating (do not go buy a professional pair of skates if you are only a beginner skater), what your skating aspirations are (team, dance, freestyle, etc.). You must also go through many brands to see what kinds fit your foot best. If you are not so sure you are 100% serious about being a skater, do not go and buy a $400 pair of skates, only to quit in a couple of months.

Also, if you do decide to get skates, they will definitely not fix your problem immediately. You will probably hate them for awhile because they need to be broken in. This wasn't a problem for you before because rental skates already are broken in from all their previous uses. Plus, make sure that when you get your skates sharpened that you go to a really good person. If you let just any old person do it, it will be almost impossible to skate on your skates for awhile.

Answer 2

Dull blades are most likely the problem. With sharp blades you have trouble even stopping, and with dull blades you can slide around the ice fairly easily. Getting your own skates is probably a good idea. I would suggest getting a pair of Riedell Blue Ribbon skates, they are great for a beginner and are very good quality. They should give you the support you need and you can take care of the blades yourself so you won't have to worry about dull blades.

Answer 3

You're right -- the blades are probably very dull.  If you're having a hard time keeping your feet under you and in your control, they probably have no edges left on the blades.  Just imagine -- other people are walking around on cement, in the bleachers and where ever else they shouldn't be with those blades and they probably only get sharpened once or twice a year.....if you're lucky.

If you get your own pair, the best part is......you always know who had their foot in them before you......and they also will be fitted for your foot if you go to a skate shop.  The boot itself will probably be of better quality and so will the blade.  Don't forget to get your new blades sharpened before you hit the ice.  They don't always come sharpened!  

Good luck at lessons!