I know deaths are really rare, but is there a way to prevent stings? My friend was stung, and she said it was horrible, and now with the death of Steve Irwin, I'm really cautious. I mean, its really hard to tell if something is in the sand when its all muddy.
Are Stingrays/Skates native to New York City?
Shuffle your feet when walking in the water. This will scare the rays away. The only time they use their barbs is when they feel threatened...like when you step on them.
Reply:The only stingrays you will see in NYC have 4 wheels. They are a warm water species and I don't think they come up much past the outer banks, NC.
Reply:No, they live in the oceans. TROPICAL oceans...!
I've seen plenty of guys with skates and stingrays in NYC, but those had wheels.)
Reply:Some stingrays do live in the Atlantic up and down the coast. When I lived in Virgina Beach their egg sacks/ containers/ whatever used to wash up on the beach a lot..
"Southern Stingray"
Scientific Name: Dasyatis americana
Home: Warm, sandy and muddy shore bottoms along the ocean coast from New Jersey to Brazil
Description: Muddy brown, flattish with long tail, diamond shaped, up to 5 feet across, with white belly
Reply:Stingray's and most rays live in warm shallow water. I don't think they live in New York because New York is cold. Humans don't usually die from a stingray's sting and can be treated, but Steve Irwin was pierced through the heart so that's a different injury. It's like having a baseball hit you on the arm compared to it hitting you on the back of your head and blinding you.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
What ice skates are best for kids?
"Best" . . . it all depends. If anything, the "best" are well fitting skates for your kid's foot . . . snug and comfortable.
First, it depends on the sport . . . figure skating, hockey, or speed skates. There are kids size skates for all of these . . . so it depends on what their interests are. If it's just to skate around a rink for fun - figure skates will be easier/safer to skate in.
If they are skating only occasionally (a few times or less a year), it's best to just rent skates from the rink. No need to invest in skates - they would probably outgrow them by the next time they skated! If they will be taking lessons, rentals may be suitable for the first beginning classes as well.
If you wanted to invest in figure skates, there are "recreational" skates for kids. Buy the ones with the single blade - not the double blades or double runners (looks like mini sleds). If they will be taking lessons, a better quality beginning skate set would be good . . . like from Riedell http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/de... or Jackson http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/de...
Or you can look into used skates. Typically children's skates are not too runned down (they grow out of them before it gets too beat up!).
In any case, you should get the skates (new or used) fitted by an expert skate fitter (at the pro shop at the rink) . . . make sure they ARE a qualified skate fitter. Even though they say skates generally run a 1/2 or whole size smaller than street shoe sizes, different brands fit differently . . . so it's best to go try them on in person than to buy them online.
Hope that helps!
What ice skates are best for kids?
I would suggest Jacksons because they are inexpensive and kids will grow out of them too fast. Do not buy a size bigger so they last longer. That is the worst you can do for your child because if the skate doesn't fit properly they will have more injuries than you can imagine. Jacksons are available in most pro shops at your local rink. The pro shop can also properly fit your child as well. Do not go online to buy skates as you will not be able to try on and return. They will charge a 15 % restocking charge so you lose money as well.
Reply:I would suggest a pair of Riedell Red Ribbon or Blue Ribbon skates for a child or a pair of Jackson Artiste skates. Don't go with the double runner blade skates because kids often times will have problems adapting to single blade "normal" skates because they are so used to balancing on two blades.
Reply:I definitely don't recommend the double blade skates. Obviously, at some point, they are going to grow out of that size and have to go to the single blades anyway. I would just start them out on them. Then it depends on what kind of skating they are going to be doing. If it is for one time a year skating with the family, I'd say if the rink has rental skates -- go with that. If buying recreational skates, Lake Placids, a rummage sale find or anything similar to that in the vinyl boots is fine. If you buy new ones, make sure to have them sharpened -- new ones don't always come pre-sharpened and parents can't figure out why their kid is sliding around like Bambi in their new skates! If they are taking lessons, they should start in the appropriate skate for what their goals are -- if they want to play hockey, start them in hockey skates....if they want to go the figure direction, start them in figure...speed skating, I'd check with a coach. Even if they are taking lessons, I wouldn't run out and buy the top of the line skate. I would get them properly fitted at a pro shop and then, if possible, find used skates. Kid's feet grow quickly, their skills improve quickly and they quickly decide whether or not they want to keep up with skating. Then you're not out a ton of money on a pair of skates that they used only a few times.
Reply:theres double-bladed skates and also ones that you can add onto shoes for young children and beginngers.
depending on the level they're at you can get the cheaper ones like $20-30 just so they can learn to skate and have fun. or if they're at a higher level, you can think about getting them skates with more ankle support and stuff.
remember that kids' feet grow fast so make sure you can afford them down the line if they were to continue skating
Reply:well are they doing recreational only? figure skating? hockey?
im not sure abut hockey bout for figure skates the jackson glacier... or Softec would be good to start with, or the riedell blue ribbon...
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First, it depends on the sport . . . figure skating, hockey, or speed skates. There are kids size skates for all of these . . . so it depends on what their interests are. If it's just to skate around a rink for fun - figure skates will be easier/safer to skate in.
If they are skating only occasionally (a few times or less a year), it's best to just rent skates from the rink. No need to invest in skates - they would probably outgrow them by the next time they skated! If they will be taking lessons, rentals may be suitable for the first beginning classes as well.
If you wanted to invest in figure skates, there are "recreational" skates for kids. Buy the ones with the single blade - not the double blades or double runners (looks like mini sleds). If they will be taking lessons, a better quality beginning skate set would be good . . . like from Riedell http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/de... or Jackson http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/de...
Or you can look into used skates. Typically children's skates are not too runned down (they grow out of them before it gets too beat up!).
In any case, you should get the skates (new or used) fitted by an expert skate fitter (at the pro shop at the rink) . . . make sure they ARE a qualified skate fitter. Even though they say skates generally run a 1/2 or whole size smaller than street shoe sizes, different brands fit differently . . . so it's best to go try them on in person than to buy them online.
Hope that helps!
What ice skates are best for kids?
I would suggest Jacksons because they are inexpensive and kids will grow out of them too fast. Do not buy a size bigger so they last longer. That is the worst you can do for your child because if the skate doesn't fit properly they will have more injuries than you can imagine. Jacksons are available in most pro shops at your local rink. The pro shop can also properly fit your child as well. Do not go online to buy skates as you will not be able to try on and return. They will charge a 15 % restocking charge so you lose money as well.
Reply:I would suggest a pair of Riedell Red Ribbon or Blue Ribbon skates for a child or a pair of Jackson Artiste skates. Don't go with the double runner blade skates because kids often times will have problems adapting to single blade "normal" skates because they are so used to balancing on two blades.
Reply:I definitely don't recommend the double blade skates. Obviously, at some point, they are going to grow out of that size and have to go to the single blades anyway. I would just start them out on them. Then it depends on what kind of skating they are going to be doing. If it is for one time a year skating with the family, I'd say if the rink has rental skates -- go with that. If buying recreational skates, Lake Placids, a rummage sale find or anything similar to that in the vinyl boots is fine. If you buy new ones, make sure to have them sharpened -- new ones don't always come pre-sharpened and parents can't figure out why their kid is sliding around like Bambi in their new skates! If they are taking lessons, they should start in the appropriate skate for what their goals are -- if they want to play hockey, start them in hockey skates....if they want to go the figure direction, start them in figure...speed skating, I'd check with a coach. Even if they are taking lessons, I wouldn't run out and buy the top of the line skate. I would get them properly fitted at a pro shop and then, if possible, find used skates. Kid's feet grow quickly, their skills improve quickly and they quickly decide whether or not they want to keep up with skating. Then you're not out a ton of money on a pair of skates that they used only a few times.
Reply:theres double-bladed skates and also ones that you can add onto shoes for young children and beginngers.
depending on the level they're at you can get the cheaper ones like $20-30 just so they can learn to skate and have fun. or if they're at a higher level, you can think about getting them skates with more ankle support and stuff.
remember that kids' feet grow fast so make sure you can afford them down the line if they were to continue skating
Reply:well are they doing recreational only? figure skating? hockey?
im not sure abut hockey bout for figure skates the jackson glacier... or Softec would be good to start with, or the riedell blue ribbon...
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Inline hockey skates required?
can they have one brake????
Inline hockey skates required?
Inline hockey is generally played without a brake.
I doubt that there is a rule against it but the brake is taken off because it could get in the way.
Hockey players generally change their direction fast instead of actually stopping quickly.
More acceleration is used instead of very high top speeds because of the small area of the rink. Lack of hills, vehicles, etc. also lowers the need to brake hard.
The skates are made with relatively small wheels and a short frame so that you can turn faster. Crossovers with the tight corners would be harder with a brake.
Your first line makes me wonder if you are thinking of using recreational skates for hockey.
They will be acceptable for learning but you will probably want hockey skates if you plan on doing it a lot.
It is possible to take the brake off of almost all rec skates.
Most are easy enough that you could do the swap (on/off) in a few minutes before/after a game. You are likely to need a rear axle that is shorter when you take the brake off.
If they are ABT brakes (lower end Rollerblade skates), it make take a bit more work.
Reply:I require you to buy some RBK inline skates or CCM vector they go good and tehy dont have brakes there made like that for hockey you get used to brake with thos skates. Enjoy
Reply:Brakes? You gotta be kidding..........
Brakes are found on 325mph dragsters, not inline hockey skates. I wouldn't be cought dead wearing skate with brakes.
FISH
Inline hockey skates required?
Inline hockey is generally played without a brake.
I doubt that there is a rule against it but the brake is taken off because it could get in the way.
Hockey players generally change their direction fast instead of actually stopping quickly.
More acceleration is used instead of very high top speeds because of the small area of the rink. Lack of hills, vehicles, etc. also lowers the need to brake hard.
The skates are made with relatively small wheels and a short frame so that you can turn faster. Crossovers with the tight corners would be harder with a brake.
Your first line makes me wonder if you are thinking of using recreational skates for hockey.
They will be acceptable for learning but you will probably want hockey skates if you plan on doing it a lot.
It is possible to take the brake off of almost all rec skates.
Most are easy enough that you could do the swap (on/off) in a few minutes before/after a game. You are likely to need a rear axle that is shorter when you take the brake off.
If they are ABT brakes (lower end Rollerblade skates), it make take a bit more work.
Reply:I require you to buy some RBK inline skates or CCM vector they go good and tehy dont have brakes there made like that for hockey you get used to brake with thos skates. Enjoy
Reply:Brakes? You gotta be kidding..........
Brakes are found on 325mph dragsters, not inline hockey skates. I wouldn't be cought dead wearing skate with brakes.
FISH
What hockey skates does Ovechkin have?
I think he has a lot of those.
Check the trivia part of this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O...
You can also look here, a debate between Ovechkin and Phaneuf about their skates and other stuff:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=cp...
Also, look at those answers:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
From what I see, he's wearing those Vector 10.0 the most.
(http://forums.icejerseys.com/index.php?s...
What hockey skates does Ovechkin have?
Alexander Ovechkin wears the V 10.0 skate from CCM. I saw him wearing them in the Washington vs New York Islanders game
Reply:Ovechkin endorses CCM, so he wears CCM. Their top skate is the V10.0, and that matches the skates you can see in photos of Ovechkin.
Reply:He is a contracted endorser of CCM. I believe that he wears CCM Vector 10.0 skates, or whatever the absolute top-of-the-line would be for the CCM Vector product line.
If you go to the CCM website, the has his own link that indicates the Vector 10.0 skates, as well as the sticks.
However, you may see a switch over to RBK, as RBK acquired CCM a year or so ago.
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Check the trivia part of this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_O...
You can also look here, a debate between Ovechkin and Phaneuf about their skates and other stuff:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=cp...
Also, look at those answers:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...
From what I see, he's wearing those Vector 10.0 the most.
(http://forums.icejerseys.com/index.php?s...
What hockey skates does Ovechkin have?
Alexander Ovechkin wears the V 10.0 skate from CCM. I saw him wearing them in the Washington vs New York Islanders game
Reply:Ovechkin endorses CCM, so he wears CCM. Their top skate is the V10.0, and that matches the skates you can see in photos of Ovechkin.
Reply:He is a contracted endorser of CCM. I believe that he wears CCM Vector 10.0 skates, or whatever the absolute top-of-the-line would be for the CCM Vector product line.
If you go to the CCM website, the has his own link that indicates the Vector 10.0 skates, as well as the sticks.
However, you may see a switch over to RBK, as RBK acquired CCM a year or so ago.
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Do you need to do anything with new ice skates?
I have just bought my first pair of ice skating boots. The blades are totally blunt. Do I need to sharpen them before I use them and if so what do I use?
Do you need to do anything with new ice skates?
you need to have them sharpened otherwise you have no edges (which are crucial in figure skating) if possible, have them sharpened by someone who knows figure skates...if they only do hockey skates beware they don't grind down the toe pick...for comfort, you should probably wear the skates (with skate guards on) around your house in order to break-in the boot...they will be very stiff for awhile and the leather and padding need time to mold to your foot
Reply:At my local ice rink shop when you buy new skates you get your blades sharpened free the first time and they use a grinding machine that cuts a v groove and gives you a double edge. Then depending how much skating you are doing get them sharpened every 3 - 4 months cost around £3.50- £5. If you use blade protecters make sure you dry your blades before fitting them or they could start to rust. And don't run you finger along the blades to see if they are sharp because they are very sharp
Reply:no. just use them an see what they're like
Reply:Get them sharpened you need to have it done by some who sharpens skates, possibly your local ice rink . You need to break them in too I used to leave my guards on sometimes and walk around in them.
Reply:I think you should ask at the shop where you bought the skates. I am surprised that they didn't give you advice at the time of purchase. Or, get advice at your ice rink.
Reply:Break them in.
Reply:Yeah, right.
Reply:Just keep the metal side down.
Reply:try them out and if they don't feel right maybe they are not sharpened enough go back to the shop you brought them or any shop to do with ice skating and get them to sharpen them and they can tell you a little more info
Reply:put them on ?
Reply:You have to have them Ground. Go back to the place where you bought them and ask about grinding them for you, they should have told you about this when you bought them. It makes the blade really sharp and excellent for skating on.
Reply:youre new to skating arent you - just get them on your feet, and get skating, imagine if they were sharp - the ice would be full of tram lines and everyone would trip!" imagine if someone fell and you skated over their hands-no fingers, you are supposed to glide on the ice, not cut it to ribbons - watch the professionals at the olympics
Reply:You need to get them sharpened. I used to get them sharpened at the Skate Shop in the ice rink.
hope this helps :)
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Do you need to do anything with new ice skates?
you need to have them sharpened otherwise you have no edges (which are crucial in figure skating) if possible, have them sharpened by someone who knows figure skates...if they only do hockey skates beware they don't grind down the toe pick...for comfort, you should probably wear the skates (with skate guards on) around your house in order to break-in the boot...they will be very stiff for awhile and the leather and padding need time to mold to your foot
Reply:At my local ice rink shop when you buy new skates you get your blades sharpened free the first time and they use a grinding machine that cuts a v groove and gives you a double edge. Then depending how much skating you are doing get them sharpened every 3 - 4 months cost around £3.50- £5. If you use blade protecters make sure you dry your blades before fitting them or they could start to rust. And don't run you finger along the blades to see if they are sharp because they are very sharp
Reply:no. just use them an see what they're like
Reply:Get them sharpened you need to have it done by some who sharpens skates, possibly your local ice rink . You need to break them in too I used to leave my guards on sometimes and walk around in them.
Reply:I think you should ask at the shop where you bought the skates. I am surprised that they didn't give you advice at the time of purchase. Or, get advice at your ice rink.
Reply:Break them in.
Reply:Yeah, right.
Reply:Just keep the metal side down.
Reply:try them out and if they don't feel right maybe they are not sharpened enough go back to the shop you brought them or any shop to do with ice skating and get them to sharpen them and they can tell you a little more info
Reply:put them on ?
Reply:You have to have them Ground. Go back to the place where you bought them and ask about grinding them for you, they should have told you about this when you bought them. It makes the blade really sharp and excellent for skating on.
Reply:youre new to skating arent you - just get them on your feet, and get skating, imagine if they were sharp - the ice would be full of tram lines and everyone would trip!" imagine if someone fell and you skated over their hands-no fingers, you are supposed to glide on the ice, not cut it to ribbons - watch the professionals at the olympics
Reply:You need to get them sharpened. I used to get them sharpened at the Skate Shop in the ice rink.
hope this helps :)
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How long should I wait to skate in ice hockey skates that were just baked?
No wait needed, once they are cooled they are ready. So like a half hour after baking you are ready to go!
How long should I wait to skate in ice hockey skates that were just baked?
What more is there to say, you asked how long, I said a half hour. Report It
Reply:Do not use them until the frosting is put on them. Using them without frosting can cause injury..
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How long should I wait to skate in ice hockey skates that were just baked?
What more is there to say, you asked how long, I said a half hour. Report It
Reply:Do not use them until the frosting is put on them. Using them without frosting can cause injury..
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Mini roller skates for your fingers?
i know they got them but were do you get them?? expect ebay
Mini roller skates for your fingers?
go to wal-mart and they hav them in the jewlerry and alrm section with the perfume they hav keychains in the jewlerry section tech decks are better though u know the little fingerboards (mini skateboards)
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Mini roller skates for your fingers?
go to wal-mart and they hav them in the jewlerry and alrm section with the perfume they hav keychains in the jewlerry section tech decks are better though u know the little fingerboards (mini skateboards)
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Can roller skates have the wheels replaced?
NICE QUESTION...It's cheaper to buy new skates. But yes, you can replace the wheels.
Can roller skates have the wheels replaced?
Depends how good they are. Most can be replaced but it is best to do at least the two on the same axle, preferably all four on both skates.
Reply:yes best to by the full set
Reply:yes, althogh im not quite sure how. there are some that just pop out if you push really hard, but i think most are screwable
Reply:GREAT QUESTION...Go to the pit stop.
Reply:yes
Reply:heck yes
Reply:yea
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Can roller skates have the wheels replaced?
Depends how good they are. Most can be replaced but it is best to do at least the two on the same axle, preferably all four on both skates.
Reply:yes best to by the full set
Reply:yes, althogh im not quite sure how. there are some that just pop out if you push really hard, but i think most are screwable
Reply:GREAT QUESTION...Go to the pit stop.
Reply:yes
Reply:heck yes
Reply:yea
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Which shoe skates better fallen trooper or vox hewitt?
How would we know, not every shoe is the same for every person. If we all wore the same shoe and skated the same then we could tell you. I use at least 5-6 different brands of skate shoes I get at least 3-4 pairs a year because of how much I skate. If they last longer than 4-5 months then you have a damn nice pair of shoes. As for comfort they're all about the same, I like fallen and never tried vox my fav brands are dvs, es, fallen, emerica, vans, and adio. All depending on style or color of the shoes available is what I'll buy next, these hold up good for me. It's all trial and error when comming to skate shoes. Good luck
Which shoe skates better fallen trooper or vox hewitt?
fallen they are really good shoes
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Which shoe skates better fallen trooper or vox hewitt?
fallen they are really good shoes
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At Lockwood skating palace When you dont bring your skates Can you get roller blades?
My friends having a party on July 1 can you please help me i tried calling
At Lockwood skating palace When you dont bring your skates Can you get roller blades?
Most skating rinks will have inline rentals these days, but it's best to check with the rink. Lockwood Skating Palace doesn't seem to have their own website, but at RinkTime it does check off that they have "inline skating (all ages)".
http://www.rinktime.com/skating_rinks/tx...
Lockwood Skating Palace Roller Skating Rink
Houston , TX - Harris County
3323 E Lockwood Dr
Houston, TX 77026
P) (713) 673-2232
If they're picking up the phone, call at a different time - it's possible they are closed at certain times of the day. It's surprising they don't have a taped message!
Have fun at the party!
Reply:Yes, you can get either rollerblades or quad skates.
(You can even switch midway if you find one is too hard.)
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At Lockwood skating palace When you dont bring your skates Can you get roller blades?
Most skating rinks will have inline rentals these days, but it's best to check with the rink. Lockwood Skating Palace doesn't seem to have their own website, but at RinkTime it does check off that they have "inline skating (all ages)".
http://www.rinktime.com/skating_rinks/tx...
Lockwood Skating Palace Roller Skating Rink
Houston , TX - Harris County
3323 E Lockwood Dr
Houston, TX 77026
P) (713) 673-2232
If they're picking up the phone, call at a different time - it's possible they are closed at certain times of the day. It's surprising they don't have a taped message!
Have fun at the party!
Reply:Yes, you can get either rollerblades or quad skates.
(You can even switch midway if you find one is too hard.)
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I want aggressive Inline Skates...what are the best brands and why?
Also, I live in Southern, Maryland, if anyone knows...are there any good/ or just any skate shops around?
I want aggressive Inline Skates...what are the best brands and why?
Brands you'll want to consider are: Rollerblade, Remz, Roces, K2, Valo and USD. All of these manufacturers make skates specifically designed for aggressive inline skating which means they will be durable, comfortable and good quality.
I don't know of any shops in your area, but have listed some online stores below. All of these shops carry a wide variety of skates and have a knowledgeable staff so if you have any questions you can call them and get help.
Good luck and happy skating!
aircraft
I want aggressive Inline Skates...what are the best brands and why?
Brands you'll want to consider are: Rollerblade, Remz, Roces, K2, Valo and USD. All of these manufacturers make skates specifically designed for aggressive inline skating which means they will be durable, comfortable and good quality.
I don't know of any shops in your area, but have listed some online stores below. All of these shops carry a wide variety of skates and have a knowledgeable staff so if you have any questions you can call them and get help.
Good luck and happy skating!
aircraft
Before inline skates, how did you keep your roller skates attached to your shoes?
before in-line skates, we used what folks now called 'quads'. befoer that we called 'em shoe skates. i has addidas. they were basically sneakers with wheels. way way before that, skates were thin metal wheel attached to an adjustable clamp sort of. you clamped it to your shoe and tightened it. we used wing nuts, but befoe that, you would use a skate key. if you got a boy's key, you were going steady.
fyi, the first skates at the turn of the century (the 20th) were made from bone.
Before inline skates, how did you keep your roller skates attached to your shoes?
B4 inline skates, we had roller skates %26amp; they looked like ice skates only with rollers on the bottom instead of blades.
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fyi, the first skates at the turn of the century (the 20th) were made from bone.
Before inline skates, how did you keep your roller skates attached to your shoes?
B4 inline skates, we had roller skates %26amp; they looked like ice skates only with rollers on the bottom instead of blades.
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Is using in-line skates an easier form of exercise (on the heart & lungs) than jogging?
After a scary Hyper-ventilation attack a few weeks ago after jogging/running, I was wondering if skating was easier on the lungs and heart, as I've quit smoking and need (or feel the need to) know what I can do with my body but want to take it easy!
Is using in-line skates an easier form of exercise (on the heart %26amp; lungs) than jogging?
They are very good, but take a lot of practice. Since it takes less effort than running, you will have to cover a lot of ground to get the same workout, and most routes will have lots of obsticles that are much trickier to navigate on wheels than on foot, especially if you aren't paying close attention, and are not good at stopping.
Not to mention, all the gear you will need is a bit of a pain.
But, I would still do it, because it's fun and better on the knees, heart, lungs, etc.
Reply:Skating is no easier on the heart and lungs than any other CV exercise: It's only as hard as you make it for yourself.
Ta.
Reply:As alot of people have said, it is a good exercise. Sorry to hear about your panic attack, you may have been runing to fast or doing too much too quickly.
Ii you are looking for result, in my opinion, running is better and you can download a running schedule should you want to re think your options. Why not even try both? that way you wont get tired of exercise and see the results or get the fitness you are after? Good luck in what you try!
Reply:I feel you are approaching exercise to rapidly, you need to build up slowly, give your lungs a chance to start working efficiently again, so wether its skating, jogging, swimming, cycling, start slow and build up.
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Is using in-line skates an easier form of exercise (on the heart %26amp; lungs) than jogging?
They are very good, but take a lot of practice. Since it takes less effort than running, you will have to cover a lot of ground to get the same workout, and most routes will have lots of obsticles that are much trickier to navigate on wheels than on foot, especially if you aren't paying close attention, and are not good at stopping.
Not to mention, all the gear you will need is a bit of a pain.
But, I would still do it, because it's fun and better on the knees, heart, lungs, etc.
Reply:Skating is no easier on the heart and lungs than any other CV exercise: It's only as hard as you make it for yourself.
Ta.
Reply:As alot of people have said, it is a good exercise. Sorry to hear about your panic attack, you may have been runing to fast or doing too much too quickly.
Ii you are looking for result, in my opinion, running is better and you can download a running schedule should you want to re think your options. Why not even try both? that way you wont get tired of exercise and see the results or get the fitness you are after? Good luck in what you try!
Reply:I feel you are approaching exercise to rapidly, you need to build up slowly, give your lungs a chance to start working efficiently again, so wether its skating, jogging, swimming, cycling, start slow and build up.
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I have a friend who figure skates and she can run really fast! does figure skating hope running?
well she used to b my best friend and now we don't even talk no more because she changed and she thinks she's all that now. but anyways she can still run hecka quick! even faster than all the quickest boys! does figure skating have something to do with it? i wanna run fast like that too. what can help me run that fast. also i do competative swimming. the day after swimming, im always slower in running. what's wrong? what exercises or workouts can help me run faster? i know it has something to do with mucules. thanks. please tell me how i can run faster.
I have a friend who figure skates and she can run really fast! does figure skating hope running?
Sorry, I don't know much about figure skating but it sounds like your friend is in really good shape, has a pretty good aerobic base and is pretty strong, all those things will help her run faster. The reason you are slower running after a hard swim workout is because your body is tried and recovering. Nothing to worry about, each run session you are training your body to run a little faster even though you may feel slow your body is making adjustments.
To get fast you just need to practice running fast, speed work! Sounds like you already have an aerobic base so you'll just need to work on all those running muscles, training them to fire faster.
Are you running track? if so talk to your coach and get some good workouts.
Good luck!
Reply:in figure skating your pretty much running so thats why she runs fast and for you, the reason you run slower after competative swimming is cuz your muscles are tired, and to become a faster runner you have to practice running so run more and try to make yourself go faster so eventually you'll be able to run fast naturally
Reply:Yes you get better thigh muscles.
Reply:I am a figure skater, and it does somewhat help. It kinda depends on the person. But it helps your leg muscles.
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I have a friend who figure skates and she can run really fast! does figure skating hope running?
Sorry, I don't know much about figure skating but it sounds like your friend is in really good shape, has a pretty good aerobic base and is pretty strong, all those things will help her run faster. The reason you are slower running after a hard swim workout is because your body is tried and recovering. Nothing to worry about, each run session you are training your body to run a little faster even though you may feel slow your body is making adjustments.
To get fast you just need to practice running fast, speed work! Sounds like you already have an aerobic base so you'll just need to work on all those running muscles, training them to fire faster.
Are you running track? if so talk to your coach and get some good workouts.
Good luck!
Reply:in figure skating your pretty much running so thats why she runs fast and for you, the reason you run slower after competative swimming is cuz your muscles are tired, and to become a faster runner you have to practice running so run more and try to make yourself go faster so eventually you'll be able to run fast naturally
Reply:Yes you get better thigh muscles.
Reply:I am a figure skater, and it does somewhat help. It kinda depends on the person. But it helps your leg muscles.
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When should i sharpen my hockey skates?
when do i know to sharpen them. is there a way to feel the blade to know that it needs to be shapened. also what would an unsharpened skate feel like when im skating.
When should i sharpen my hockey skates?
It's all a matter of preference and comfort. Some NHL players get them sharpened every game. Some even have the resharpened between the second and third periods. Rumour has it Alex Delvecchio would go weeks or even months without getting his sharpened. At least that was what my father told me probably to save him the cost of the odd sharpening.
Reply:I sharpened my skates only four times in 12 years, but I'm a goalie and I HATE sharp skates. It's superstition thing. That, and people wearing face paint sitting behind the net.
Reply:sharpened skates cut the ice a lot better and will increase your speed if you feel your skates not giving the right performance then you should get them sharpened unsharpened skates decrease your ability to make fast turns and pretty much skate fast at all. i get mine sharpened pretty often so that the cut is just right my brother loses his balances when his skates are too sharp though i don't know why he can barely skate at all but he has a killer fast slapshot but anyway just get them sharpened when they don't feel as if they are giving you the best performance on the ice if you feel something wrong with them and you dont' know what it is then you should probably take them to a professional that can help you decide what's best to fix them
hope i helped :)
Reply:Every 10 games.
Reply:A typical rule of thumb I follow, is every 10-15 hours of use.
Reply:i used to get them sharpened only 4 or 5 times every season but i ended up getting them every 2 or 3 weeks this year. if you scuff the edge of the skate on your fingernail and some white fingernail stuff comes off, its still sharp. if there isn't anything coming off, get to the skate sharpeners!!
it also depends on how sharp you get your skates sharpened. goalies are usually at 1/2" (not very sharp) and then youth skaters are usually at 3/8". teen players are usually at 3/8" as well, but many more are at 5/16". thats the measurement of the little dip in the skate blade if you look at it face on, not from the side. talk to your skate sharpener guy and he'll tell you whats up.
dull skates mean you have to push harder, and its harder to dig in and it will be harder to skate faster. if your skates get really dull, you'll start falling over. good times.
it really is all personal preference though, i know people who get their skates sharpened allll the time and people who wait months
Reply:It depends on what level you skate at. I used to get mine done every couple of practices or games, when I was skating all the time. Now I get them sharpened every 2-3 weeks or before tournaments.
If you do a lot of turns and transitions when you skate you'll be able to feel your edges going as Iceman above mentioned. If you get a big nic in your blade you might have one skate that seems to slip, that means it's time to get them sharpened.
If they get rusty, you'll be able to see this on the blades, and you really need to get them sharpened. If you only go to drop-in or open skate occasionally and take good care of your skates, you can probably get aways with sharpening them as in frequently as once a month or a couple of times during the season.
Reply:CAREFULLY run the top of your fingernail across the edge, if it slides (no friction) your edge is dull. How often you get them sharpened is personal preference, I tend to do it every 2-3 games. A dull skate will feel like you cannot get an edge on a turn, its hard to dig in and get going, you may lose an edge and fall. A sharp skate will grip and cut the ice better, you will hold your turns better, and really be able to get a strong push.
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When should i sharpen my hockey skates?
It's all a matter of preference and comfort. Some NHL players get them sharpened every game. Some even have the resharpened between the second and third periods. Rumour has it Alex Delvecchio would go weeks or even months without getting his sharpened. At least that was what my father told me probably to save him the cost of the odd sharpening.
Reply:I sharpened my skates only four times in 12 years, but I'm a goalie and I HATE sharp skates. It's superstition thing. That, and people wearing face paint sitting behind the net.
Reply:sharpened skates cut the ice a lot better and will increase your speed if you feel your skates not giving the right performance then you should get them sharpened unsharpened skates decrease your ability to make fast turns and pretty much skate fast at all. i get mine sharpened pretty often so that the cut is just right my brother loses his balances when his skates are too sharp though i don't know why he can barely skate at all but he has a killer fast slapshot but anyway just get them sharpened when they don't feel as if they are giving you the best performance on the ice if you feel something wrong with them and you dont' know what it is then you should probably take them to a professional that can help you decide what's best to fix them
hope i helped :)
Reply:Every 10 games.
Reply:A typical rule of thumb I follow, is every 10-15 hours of use.
Reply:i used to get them sharpened only 4 or 5 times every season but i ended up getting them every 2 or 3 weeks this year. if you scuff the edge of the skate on your fingernail and some white fingernail stuff comes off, its still sharp. if there isn't anything coming off, get to the skate sharpeners!!
it also depends on how sharp you get your skates sharpened. goalies are usually at 1/2" (not very sharp) and then youth skaters are usually at 3/8". teen players are usually at 3/8" as well, but many more are at 5/16". thats the measurement of the little dip in the skate blade if you look at it face on, not from the side. talk to your skate sharpener guy and he'll tell you whats up.
dull skates mean you have to push harder, and its harder to dig in and it will be harder to skate faster. if your skates get really dull, you'll start falling over. good times.
it really is all personal preference though, i know people who get their skates sharpened allll the time and people who wait months
Reply:It depends on what level you skate at. I used to get mine done every couple of practices or games, when I was skating all the time. Now I get them sharpened every 2-3 weeks or before tournaments.
If you do a lot of turns and transitions when you skate you'll be able to feel your edges going as Iceman above mentioned. If you get a big nic in your blade you might have one skate that seems to slip, that means it's time to get them sharpened.
If they get rusty, you'll be able to see this on the blades, and you really need to get them sharpened. If you only go to drop-in or open skate occasionally and take good care of your skates, you can probably get aways with sharpening them as in frequently as once a month or a couple of times during the season.
Reply:CAREFULLY run the top of your fingernail across the edge, if it slides (no friction) your edge is dull. How often you get them sharpened is personal preference, I tend to do it every 2-3 games. A dull skate will feel like you cannot get an edge on a turn, its hard to dig in and get going, you may lose an edge and fall. A sharp skate will grip and cut the ice better, you will hold your turns better, and really be able to get a strong push.
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Which are better In-line skates or old school skates?
I want to use them to get in shape, but I also want to learn some skater tricks. Which ones are easier to use on rails and ramps?
Which are better In-line skates or old school skates?
Old school skates WILL NOT work for doing tricks. They make special aggressive in-line skates specifically for grinding and such. Aggressive in-line skates are tougher and have a grind post between the 2nd and 3rd wheel so that you can grind without destroying your skates too quickly. Just a note, aggressive skates will have smaller wheels because they are best for doing tricks, but you won't be able to go as fast.
Reply:i've always like the old school skates they're safer then the rollar blades and a whole lot better too
Reply:skateboards........... : )
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Which are better In-line skates or old school skates?
Old school skates WILL NOT work for doing tricks. They make special aggressive in-line skates specifically for grinding and such. Aggressive in-line skates are tougher and have a grind post between the 2nd and 3rd wheel so that you can grind without destroying your skates too quickly. Just a note, aggressive skates will have smaller wheels because they are best for doing tricks, but you won't be able to go as fast.
Reply:i've always like the old school skates they're safer then the rollar blades and a whole lot better too
Reply:skateboards........... : )
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How are mission ice hockey skates? i know they make a good roller hockey skate?
All brands will depend on the model, but I've found most Missions to be very comfortable and durable. In my experience, a Mission feels better and holds up better than a comparable price-point Bauer or CCM. Although once you get up into really high end skates, there's not a HUGE difference.
How are mission ice hockey skates? i know they make a good roller hockey skate?
The Mission ice hockey skates are really good too, if you get the right kind. Some of them are amazing, some are okay, but me personally ill keep with my CCM Tacks
Reply:first of all are you going to play ice hockey? if yes, then i would not go mission as a hockey player myself i would only ever skate in bauer's nothing else if you want to be a serious hockey player i recommend my skates Bauer Vapor XXX i know there expensive but they are so worth the price. however if your not going to play ice hockey i would go mission because if you just want general skate you dont need really good/expensive skates. so it all depends on you and what you want to do.
Reply:I had Mission S300s and i loved them. they were my favorite skate. although the backs wore out and tore after only a bout a year. but yeah missions are good skates.
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How are mission ice hockey skates? i know they make a good roller hockey skate?
The Mission ice hockey skates are really good too, if you get the right kind. Some of them are amazing, some are okay, but me personally ill keep with my CCM Tacks
Reply:first of all are you going to play ice hockey? if yes, then i would not go mission as a hockey player myself i would only ever skate in bauer's nothing else if you want to be a serious hockey player i recommend my skates Bauer Vapor XXX i know there expensive but they are so worth the price. however if your not going to play ice hockey i would go mission because if you just want general skate you dont need really good/expensive skates. so it all depends on you and what you want to do.
Reply:I had Mission S300s and i loved them. they were my favorite skate. although the backs wore out and tore after only a bout a year. but yeah missions are good skates.
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Cheap Skates?
I have worked at my current job for seven years and we get payed vaction but my employer says i took off six months which i didnt and said i need check stubs from that year to prove it which i dont have is there anyway i can get some information from 2001 like SSA or IRS
Cheap Skates?
You can obtain your income information including W-2 from IRS. However that wouldn't show how many vacation days you've taken. It may only prove that they paid you.
Best wishes.
Reply:If your state has a Labor Board you might contact them. If your state has unemployment insurance they would have records by quarter which would show that you worked during the period in question. The IRS would only be able to tell you what was reported in the way of income.
Reply:That's a pretty big discrepancy, unless you took off 5-1/2 months and are only arguing about a couple weeks. Something is very strange here.
IRS and social security records would show what you were paid during that year, but not whether you were actually working or not. If they're saying you took six months unpaid leave, then either of those agencies' records should show it since the totals for that year would be WAY down. Request a transcript for that year from the IRS - see http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156.html
or go online at ssa.gov and request a social security statement. The social security statement only will show what you made in covered wages, so if you make more than the social security limit, that wouldn't show all of your wages for the year.
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Cheap Skates?
You can obtain your income information including W-2 from IRS. However that wouldn't show how many vacation days you've taken. It may only prove that they paid you.
Best wishes.
Reply:If your state has a Labor Board you might contact them. If your state has unemployment insurance they would have records by quarter which would show that you worked during the period in question. The IRS would only be able to tell you what was reported in the way of income.
Reply:That's a pretty big discrepancy, unless you took off 5-1/2 months and are only arguing about a couple weeks. Something is very strange here.
IRS and social security records would show what you were paid during that year, but not whether you were actually working or not. If they're saying you took six months unpaid leave, then either of those agencies' records should show it since the totals for that year would be WAY down. Request a transcript for that year from the IRS - see http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc156.html
or go online at ssa.gov and request a social security statement. The social security statement only will show what you made in covered wages, so if you make more than the social security limit, that wouldn't show all of your wages for the year.
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Roller skates or roller blades?
roller skates when I was younger, even had ones with a key
Roller skates or roller blades?
Definitiely roller blades for me, becuase they're lots more fun to skate with and they're not that hard to learn to skate in. :D
Reply:blades sound more deadly
Reply:blades u can go fast :-)
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Reply:roller skates if they are the same as inline skates.
Reply:i could never roller skate, %26amp; blades 1st came out when i was about 12, %26amp; it was a lot easier.
Reply:roller blades cause they are much more fun and u can do more with them unlike the ones that the little kids wear lol
Reply:Skates, they feel safer to me!
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Roller skates or roller blades?
Definitiely roller blades for me, becuase they're lots more fun to skate with and they're not that hard to learn to skate in. :D
Reply:blades sound more deadly
Reply:blades u can go fast :-)
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Reply:roller skates if they are the same as inline skates.
Reply:i could never roller skate, %26amp; blades 1st came out when i was about 12, %26amp; it was a lot easier.
Reply:roller blades cause they are much more fun and u can do more with them unlike the ones that the little kids wear lol
Reply:Skates, they feel safer to me!
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Cheap skates?
anyone have any funny experiences with cheap people? what a horrible thing to be, but sometimes its so bad its funny. anyone got some stories?
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Twenty five years ago I babysat a 3 year old for $25 a week for one year. At the end of the first year I told the mother that I would now be charging her $30 a week or I would quit. She got out her calculator and told me the percent of that increase and that is was a higher percentage pay raise than she received at her job (a govenment worker) and so she refused to pay it. We're talking about paying someone $30 a week to care for a child!!! So I quit, then and there. That is only one of my cheapskate stories on that particular person.
Reply:lol, one time I went to Starbucks, and I wanted a coffee...but the past few times I had gone the coffee was too sweet. So I asked them if they could just put half a pump of the syrup in it instead of 3 pumps, and they charged me exactly the same price.
Reply:a good friend of mine is always broke. or so he claims. once we went out to this club with a bunch of friends and he couldn't pay his way in right. Next thing I know this cat is buying long-legged beauties ten dollar drinks and not looking broke at all. We gave him a hard time after and made him pay for the long and expensive cab drive home. ha ha-good times
Reply:I have friends that are bartenders, one night there was a big party in her club and my friend was really working this party. At the end of the night, the cheap so and so left her a five dollar tip.
Reply:i have a mowing customer who really felt proud of tipping me 2 whole dollars.
if i was not a gentleman, i might have said, " thanks!now i can buy that Sunday newspaper i always dreamed of seeing!"
Reply:My best friends mom is so sweet, but sooooooooooo cheap. A long time ago, I had went with them to the movies and then we stopped for a burger afterwards. When we got our food I was a little over a dollar short. She made sure my mom paid her back.
When I called my mom that night she explained to my mom that I was short and then the next morning when my mom came to pick me up she reminded her. I guess the reason it aggravated me so much is because my mom would've never done that. She paid for plenty of meals for my friends. It's just the way she was and is. And they had way more money than we ever did.
Reply:Someone offered me $2.50 for my skateboard once when I was going down a street
Reply:Some buddies of mine were arguing over who owed whom 50 cents or so from a beer run. My other buddy threw a dollar at them and told them to shut up.
Reply:yes, this rich person i know was bragging to me about 1.00 she so generously gave a homeless person, i wanted to puke! a buck, give me a break cheapo!!!! i felt like kicking her teeth in but i controlled myself...lol
Reply:my grandfather is the biggest cheap skate I know. For one he has money so it is not like he is broke at all. Well my car was in the shop for a new engine last summer and my grandfather had to take my boyfriend 5 miles to his friends house every morning for 5 days so that he could get a ride to work and then at the end of the day he would drive back to his friends house to pick my boyfriend up and he wanted to charge me $72 for gas money for those 5 days. The worst part is I am family and he couldn't even help me out without looking for some money to do. Pathetic
Reply:nope
Reply:OMG I have several. My ex boyfriend was so cheap that instead of using the oven to bake he would use the wood burning stove to cook. It was ridiculous and took forever!!
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Cheap skates?
Twenty five years ago I babysat a 3 year old for $25 a week for one year. At the end of the first year I told the mother that I would now be charging her $30 a week or I would quit. She got out her calculator and told me the percent of that increase and that is was a higher percentage pay raise than she received at her job (a govenment worker) and so she refused to pay it. We're talking about paying someone $30 a week to care for a child!!! So I quit, then and there. That is only one of my cheapskate stories on that particular person.
Reply:lol, one time I went to Starbucks, and I wanted a coffee...but the past few times I had gone the coffee was too sweet. So I asked them if they could just put half a pump of the syrup in it instead of 3 pumps, and they charged me exactly the same price.
Reply:a good friend of mine is always broke. or so he claims. once we went out to this club with a bunch of friends and he couldn't pay his way in right. Next thing I know this cat is buying long-legged beauties ten dollar drinks and not looking broke at all. We gave him a hard time after and made him pay for the long and expensive cab drive home. ha ha-good times
Reply:I have friends that are bartenders, one night there was a big party in her club and my friend was really working this party. At the end of the night, the cheap so and so left her a five dollar tip.
Reply:i have a mowing customer who really felt proud of tipping me 2 whole dollars.
if i was not a gentleman, i might have said, " thanks!now i can buy that Sunday newspaper i always dreamed of seeing!"
Reply:My best friends mom is so sweet, but sooooooooooo cheap. A long time ago, I had went with them to the movies and then we stopped for a burger afterwards. When we got our food I was a little over a dollar short. She made sure my mom paid her back.
When I called my mom that night she explained to my mom that I was short and then the next morning when my mom came to pick me up she reminded her. I guess the reason it aggravated me so much is because my mom would've never done that. She paid for plenty of meals for my friends. It's just the way she was and is. And they had way more money than we ever did.
Reply:Someone offered me $2.50 for my skateboard once when I was going down a street
Reply:Some buddies of mine were arguing over who owed whom 50 cents or so from a beer run. My other buddy threw a dollar at them and told them to shut up.
Reply:yes, this rich person i know was bragging to me about 1.00 she so generously gave a homeless person, i wanted to puke! a buck, give me a break cheapo!!!! i felt like kicking her teeth in but i controlled myself...lol
Reply:my grandfather is the biggest cheap skate I know. For one he has money so it is not like he is broke at all. Well my car was in the shop for a new engine last summer and my grandfather had to take my boyfriend 5 miles to his friends house every morning for 5 days so that he could get a ride to work and then at the end of the day he would drive back to his friends house to pick my boyfriend up and he wanted to charge me $72 for gas money for those 5 days. The worst part is I am family and he couldn't even help me out without looking for some money to do. Pathetic
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Reply:OMG I have several. My ex boyfriend was so cheap that instead of using the oven to bake he would use the wood burning stove to cook. It was ridiculous and took forever!!
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Who skates for girl and baker skateboards?
Girl: Erik Koston, Jereme Rogers, Sean Malto, Rick McCrank
Baker: Andrew Reynolds, Dustin Dollin, Erik Ellington, Brian Herman, Leo Romero, Kevin "Spanky" Long
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Baker: Andrew Reynolds, Dustin Dollin, Erik Ellington, Brian Herman, Leo Romero, Kevin "Spanky" Long
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Roller-Skates , Jump-Ropes , Little League , Cub Scouts , Brownies , Climbing Trees , and Childrens Laughter?
Do you remember your childhood ? Good times , happy days . Well we have a problem here . And that problem is the evidence that not only have Al Qaeda terrorists already targeted and attacked school children , there's great evidence that they plan on doing more of the same right here in River City / The United States of America !!
Yes , there's great mounting evidence that they have been tracking SCHOOL BUSES . Our children's SCHOOL BUSES .
Other times when I've asked people to be more vigilant and watchful , I've been met with many , many scoffers and ambivalent people who claim they are safe , and there's nothing we can do etc. . . . Oh really . Well Israeli Intelligence credits the 'people' the citizens for reporting and thwarting more terrorist attacks than any of their gov't agencies .
Now I've asked before and I'm gonna ask you again. . . . . . What can you do for your country , your children , to prevent a terrorist attack ?
Roller-Skates , Jump-Ropes , Little League , Cub Scouts , Brownies , Climbing Trees , and Childrens Laughter?
Those plans have been in the works since they started planning 9/11. Six months after 9/11 Suleiman Abu Gheith declared al-Qaeda's "right" to kill 2 million American children. In 2004, an Iraqi national with known terrorist connections was caught with a computer disk containing information detailing Department of Education crisis planning for U.S school districts.
In March, Homeland Security Department issued a "routine advisory" bulletin to state and local officials warning that foreign members of "extremist groups" either already possess or are attempting to procure licenses to drive school buses.
The idiotic responses you're getting from our liberal counterparts no longer amaze me. Who could expect their selfish minds to recall the masacre in in the Russian town of Beslan-Sept 2004. Women and children repeatedly raped, men mercilously shot and thrown out the windows --700 people were wounded and 338 killed, including 172 children. Many of these filthy vermin are still on the loose and probably here in the US--and the left will still denounce 'profiling' bus drivers. Do they really need additional confirmation that there ARE "foreign nationals" (mostly Muslims) out there hell bent on our destruction?
If so, they can take the 'chance' of being reckless with the safety of their own children............I will not be. I would prefer to err on the side of caution where my (and any) children are concerned than to bury them because I didn't want to 'offend'.
Reply:all you can really do is keep your eyes open.
whenever i do a family outting or something, i like to show up early, farmiliarize myself with the surroundings, find emergency exits and the like.
but i've been this way all my life(long before 9/11). an ounce of prevention....
Reply:It's already happened:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beslan_host...
I suppose I'd rest much easier if I merely ridiculed the question rather than face the very real possibilities behind it. Ignorance IS bliss.
I would say that Daddio seems to be on the right track.
Reply:Earnest, if you're going to make inflammatory accusations and claims, you really need to back them up with EVIDENCE. Do you have some mysterious top-secret information pipeline? Other than Fox Noise, I mean.
Reply:Um, I think that I saw some brown skinned guy standing by a street corner smoking a cigarette. I wasn't sure if I should have tackled him myself or called the local swat team.
I think I saw some prevert planning some preverted things.
Reply:I'll tell you if this would happen they better open up the military to a larger age span because I am going to demand to be able to fight against these animals that the far left thing are not harmless to us and want peace if we just talk to them.
Reply:Honey, you seem overwrought. Try to relax. Too much stress is not good for you. Now, to answer your question, I support candidates who will actively and aggressively fight terror.
Reply:The problem with people is they don't think it will happen. It took one tragic event to open Americans eyes...everyone should be more vigilant in the course of their day.
Terror strikes when people least expect it...there is potential it can happen again and any preventative measures should be taken.
Reply:I believe that the US needs to eliminate the Wahhabi culture in Saudi Arabia that creates radical Islamic beliefs. Bin Laden and company are products of their environment.
Presently, the US is busy trying to create an environment beneficial to globalist corporations in the oil rich Persian countries of Iran and Iraq. Moderate Islam is practiced in these countries, regardless of the confrontational nature of their leaders.
To sum up, I am a Democrat who wants to eliminate radical Islam at its source.
EDIT: The two Middle Eastern guys who got on the schoolbus in Florida were SAUDIS. See a pattern here? Wealthy Saudis fund terrorism. Saudi terrorists murder 3K on 9/11. A majority of the suicide bombers in Iraq are Saudi. And on and on........
Reply:daddio....above.... pretty much sums it up for me.
Reply:Take your meds - you'll feel better.
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Gee, I'm sorry I hurt your sensitive little feelings. OK, I'll answer your question: I think you're being paranoid. Seeing terrorists under the bed is no way to live.
If we live in constant fear, then the terrorists have won.
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Yes , there's great mounting evidence that they have been tracking SCHOOL BUSES . Our children's SCHOOL BUSES .
Other times when I've asked people to be more vigilant and watchful , I've been met with many , many scoffers and ambivalent people who claim they are safe , and there's nothing we can do etc. . . . Oh really . Well Israeli Intelligence credits the 'people' the citizens for reporting and thwarting more terrorist attacks than any of their gov't agencies .
Now I've asked before and I'm gonna ask you again. . . . . . What can you do for your country , your children , to prevent a terrorist attack ?
Roller-Skates , Jump-Ropes , Little League , Cub Scouts , Brownies , Climbing Trees , and Childrens Laughter?
Those plans have been in the works since they started planning 9/11. Six months after 9/11 Suleiman Abu Gheith declared al-Qaeda's "right" to kill 2 million American children. In 2004, an Iraqi national with known terrorist connections was caught with a computer disk containing information detailing Department of Education crisis planning for U.S school districts.
In March, Homeland Security Department issued a "routine advisory" bulletin to state and local officials warning that foreign members of "extremist groups" either already possess or are attempting to procure licenses to drive school buses.
The idiotic responses you're getting from our liberal counterparts no longer amaze me. Who could expect their selfish minds to recall the masacre in in the Russian town of Beslan-Sept 2004. Women and children repeatedly raped, men mercilously shot and thrown out the windows --700 people were wounded and 338 killed, including 172 children. Many of these filthy vermin are still on the loose and probably here in the US--and the left will still denounce 'profiling' bus drivers. Do they really need additional confirmation that there ARE "foreign nationals" (mostly Muslims) out there hell bent on our destruction?
If so, they can take the 'chance' of being reckless with the safety of their own children............I will not be. I would prefer to err on the side of caution where my (and any) children are concerned than to bury them because I didn't want to 'offend'.
Reply:all you can really do is keep your eyes open.
whenever i do a family outting or something, i like to show up early, farmiliarize myself with the surroundings, find emergency exits and the like.
but i've been this way all my life(long before 9/11). an ounce of prevention....
Reply:It's already happened:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beslan_host...
I suppose I'd rest much easier if I merely ridiculed the question rather than face the very real possibilities behind it. Ignorance IS bliss.
I would say that Daddio seems to be on the right track.
Reply:Earnest, if you're going to make inflammatory accusations and claims, you really need to back them up with EVIDENCE. Do you have some mysterious top-secret information pipeline? Other than Fox Noise, I mean.
Reply:Um, I think that I saw some brown skinned guy standing by a street corner smoking a cigarette. I wasn't sure if I should have tackled him myself or called the local swat team.
I think I saw some prevert planning some preverted things.
Reply:I'll tell you if this would happen they better open up the military to a larger age span because I am going to demand to be able to fight against these animals that the far left thing are not harmless to us and want peace if we just talk to them.
Reply:Honey, you seem overwrought. Try to relax. Too much stress is not good for you. Now, to answer your question, I support candidates who will actively and aggressively fight terror.
Reply:The problem with people is they don't think it will happen. It took one tragic event to open Americans eyes...everyone should be more vigilant in the course of their day.
Terror strikes when people least expect it...there is potential it can happen again and any preventative measures should be taken.
Reply:I believe that the US needs to eliminate the Wahhabi culture in Saudi Arabia that creates radical Islamic beliefs. Bin Laden and company are products of their environment.
Presently, the US is busy trying to create an environment beneficial to globalist corporations in the oil rich Persian countries of Iran and Iraq. Moderate Islam is practiced in these countries, regardless of the confrontational nature of their leaders.
To sum up, I am a Democrat who wants to eliminate radical Islam at its source.
EDIT: The two Middle Eastern guys who got on the schoolbus in Florida were SAUDIS. See a pattern here? Wealthy Saudis fund terrorism. Saudi terrorists murder 3K on 9/11. A majority of the suicide bombers in Iraq are Saudi. And on and on........
Reply:daddio....above.... pretty much sums it up for me.
Reply:Take your meds - you'll feel better.
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Gee, I'm sorry I hurt your sensitive little feelings. OK, I'll answer your question: I think you're being paranoid. Seeing terrorists under the bed is no way to live.
If we live in constant fear, then the terrorists have won.
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Film with roller skates & a magic ball?
I saw this film when i was a kid. There were two teams that competed in a rollerblade/skate contest and it was set in the future. I thought it was rollerball, but that is not right. The two (or more) teams are made of teenagers in some sort of facility. One team discovers a glowing white ball which grants desires. I remember that one girl wishes to see rain, and it rains in their dorm. A young boy is deaf and the ball gives him back his hearing.
Does anyone recognise it?
Film with roller skates %26amp; a magic ball?
I remember that movie... it was called Solarbabies.. Jason Patric and Lucas Haas were in it.
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Does anyone recognise it?
Film with roller skates %26amp; a magic ball?
I remember that movie... it was called Solarbabies.. Jason Patric and Lucas Haas were in it.
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What kind of skates should i get?
im trying to get a pretty cheap skate.
ive decided on either the razor elliot 3 or spend 20 dollars more for the razor genesys 4.1
what so u think would be more worth it?
What kind of skates should i get?
I'd go for the cheap skate.
Reply:trust me the razor genesys 4.1 is alot better than the other it is worth it i would go with those :]
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ive decided on either the razor elliot 3 or spend 20 dollars more for the razor genesys 4.1
what so u think would be more worth it?
What kind of skates should i get?
I'd go for the cheap skate.
Reply:trust me the razor genesys 4.1 is alot better than the other it is worth it i would go with those :]
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Land Roller roller skates (as in what Cesar Milan wears?)?
I am thinking of purchasing a pair of these to use with my dog, but have never roller skated before.
Are they relatively easy to use? Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.
thankyou
Land Roller roller skates (as in what Cesar Milan wears?)?
I was in your situation about 2 months ago when I purchased a pair of Land Rollers with the intent of giving my dog some high-intensity exercise. I had ice skated before but was new to roller blading. Here's my thoughts:
Pros: Good stability (two days ago, I bladed over a rock...while it caught me off guard, the skates absorbed most of the impact and I didn't fall); smooth over bumpy surfaces; the break in the right boot is fairly easy to use; and most important to me, I've found them easy to learn.
Cons: A little spendy; heavier than regular skates; a bit cumbersome.
I'm not sure these skates would be the right fit for recreational skaters who love speed. But as a dog owner, I've enjoyed using them so far and would recommend them. I own a smaller dog who doesn't have the power to pull me on the skates, but even then, the blades are fun to use and serve as a great outlet to burn off my dog's energy.
Finally, if you do buy them, I would suggest trying them out on your own before you bring your dog along. It may take a week or so to wear them in, but once you get the hang of it, I think they're fairly easy to use.
Reply:heya
yeah ive done roller skating and its really fun but a bit hard to get used to it at first, cos u need balance
just make sure you can do it on your own first before with ur dog
it should be really fun!!
xoXox
Reply:I do inline rollerblading and are they the same princible as these.
well i'm assuming they are so erm try and get your balance and never lean backwards. Have confidence and have fun!
ps. before using them with your dog i would just get used to then on your own!
Hope i helped xx
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Are they relatively easy to use? Any advice or experience would be greatly appreciated.
thankyou
Land Roller roller skates (as in what Cesar Milan wears?)?
I was in your situation about 2 months ago when I purchased a pair of Land Rollers with the intent of giving my dog some high-intensity exercise. I had ice skated before but was new to roller blading. Here's my thoughts:
Pros: Good stability (two days ago, I bladed over a rock...while it caught me off guard, the skates absorbed most of the impact and I didn't fall); smooth over bumpy surfaces; the break in the right boot is fairly easy to use; and most important to me, I've found them easy to learn.
Cons: A little spendy; heavier than regular skates; a bit cumbersome.
I'm not sure these skates would be the right fit for recreational skaters who love speed. But as a dog owner, I've enjoyed using them so far and would recommend them. I own a smaller dog who doesn't have the power to pull me on the skates, but even then, the blades are fun to use and serve as a great outlet to burn off my dog's energy.
Finally, if you do buy them, I would suggest trying them out on your own before you bring your dog along. It may take a week or so to wear them in, but once you get the hang of it, I think they're fairly easy to use.
Reply:heya
yeah ive done roller skating and its really fun but a bit hard to get used to it at first, cos u need balance
just make sure you can do it on your own first before with ur dog
it should be really fun!!
xoXox
Reply:I do inline rollerblading and are they the same princible as these.
well i'm assuming they are so erm try and get your balance and never lean backwards. Have confidence and have fun!
ps. before using them with your dog i would just get used to then on your own!
Hope i helped xx
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Inline Skates or Roller Skates?
I have both.
In line Skates are nice but when you are not care full you can twist and even break your ankle a lot faster then on Roller Skates.
Roller Skates are the best i believe i like them a lot more than In lines. And sure as Heck a lot cheaper also.
Inline Skates or Roller Skates?
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Reply:Roller skates
Reply:roller skates :)
Reply:Inline skates
Reply:Old school Roller Skates!
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In line Skates are nice but when you are not care full you can twist and even break your ankle a lot faster then on Roller Skates.
Roller Skates are the best i believe i like them a lot more than In lines. And sure as Heck a lot cheaper also.
Inline Skates or Roller Skates?
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Reply:Roller skates
Reply:roller skates :)
Reply:Inline skates
Reply:Old school Roller Skates!
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Inline skates or old school skates?
Old School are still the best - Rolller Derby Baby!
Inline skates or old school skates?
Old school... in line and ice i'm on my arsemequestions lol
Reply:I prefer inline...when you hit a rock out side you are not as prone to falling down.
Reply:Old School
I used to love going to the Roller Skating Rink...sooooo much fun!!!
Reply:inline they r faster and more fun.
Reply:Inline's the way to go.
Reply:inline
Reply:old school. i look like an idiot on inline skates.
Reply:inline skates i have been on roller skates but still to this day i dont know how to do it lol
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Inline skates or old school skates?
Old school... in line and ice i'm on my arsemequestions lol
Reply:I prefer inline...when you hit a rock out side you are not as prone to falling down.
Reply:Old School
I used to love going to the Roller Skating Rink...sooooo much fun!!!
Reply:inline they r faster and more fun.
Reply:Inline's the way to go.
Reply:inline
Reply:old school. i look like an idiot on inline skates.
Reply:inline skates i have been on roller skates but still to this day i dont know how to do it lol
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I dont know if anyone skates...?
but is it illegal to skate in barcelona? just a thought cuz i've been hearing rumors that they've been knobbing the ledges and putting up signs where you cant skate.
I dont know if anyone skates...?
Just skate there anyway if the cops stop you just say you can't read spanish. They can't arrest you if you don't even speak the language, and cant read the signs.
Reply:of course people sk8.
its the coolest hobbie ever.
i can already do so many tricks its not even funny.
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I dont know if anyone skates...?
Just skate there anyway if the cops stop you just say you can't read spanish. They can't arrest you if you don't even speak the language, and cant read the signs.
Reply:of course people sk8.
its the coolest hobbie ever.
i can already do so many tricks its not even funny.
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How to brake with ice skates?
I cant manage to stop when I'm ice skating. The only thing I can do is slow down very slowly by not doing anything but I don't know how to make a sudden stop unless I slam myself again the wall. Any help?
I only ice skated 2 times in my life.
How to brake with ice skates?
Figure skates: Snow Plow, 2 foot slow plow. If you don't know how to do it, take ice skating lessons or google it becase it's pretty hard to explain on here.
Hockey skates:
1. Knees bent;
2. Turn your hips;
3. Push.
But like I said it's pretty hard to explain on here. You should get skating lessons or goggle it. I've seen a few hockey %26amp; figure skating stops videos on youtube:
Hockey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br8dfnnWL...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUbW_br_7...
Snowplow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2cC8g0Fv...
T-stop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrCoE8csJ...
Figure skate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiDqHQltC...
Reply:glide on two feet, bend your knees (like as much as you can...if you know what the athletic position is, get into that) and point your toes inwards like a snow plow. you will stop, the better you get you can work towards doing it all in one motion and you will stop immediately.
Reply:You point your foot's toes in and press forward, it should make a sreech sound.
Reply:The easiest way to stop is a snowplow stop. If you have ever going skiing before, it's very similar. It's probably best to practice standing still a little. With your feet about a shoulder width apart, knees bent and arms out for balance, point your toes inward in an upside down V shape and push out with your feet. You may find it is easier with one foot than with both. Once you feel comfortable with that, try it moving.
There are other stops you can do, like hockey stops. For those, all you have to do is turn your hips quickly so your feet turn sideways and lean back a little.
Good luck!
Reply:Stop it with your back heel of ur skates
Reply:it takes practice to stop really well. i just learned the snowplow stop and cant stop yet cause my skates refuse to make snow. i usually do the "do nothing to stop" stop or turn around but here is the link to a professional figure skater teaching how to stop
Reply:Well stoping with ice skates is really easy
It took me a while to learn how but now i can make the ice fly like the hockey players do.
i stop mostly with my right skate
while you are skating you use your inner edge.
when you want to stop just move from your inner edge to the flat part of your skate and turn the skate. Then push with you leg and you should stop.
Dont worry you'll get it
Reply:skate more than 2 times you will learn like we all had to
you wont pick it up over night
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I only ice skated 2 times in my life.
How to brake with ice skates?
Figure skates: Snow Plow, 2 foot slow plow. If you don't know how to do it, take ice skating lessons or google it becase it's pretty hard to explain on here.
Hockey skates:
1. Knees bent;
2. Turn your hips;
3. Push.
But like I said it's pretty hard to explain on here. You should get skating lessons or goggle it. I've seen a few hockey %26amp; figure skating stops videos on youtube:
Hockey:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br8dfnnWL...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUbW_br_7...
Snowplow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2cC8g0Fv...
T-stop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrCoE8csJ...
Figure skate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiDqHQltC...
Reply:glide on two feet, bend your knees (like as much as you can...if you know what the athletic position is, get into that) and point your toes inwards like a snow plow. you will stop, the better you get you can work towards doing it all in one motion and you will stop immediately.
Reply:You point your foot's toes in and press forward, it should make a sreech sound.
Reply:The easiest way to stop is a snowplow stop. If you have ever going skiing before, it's very similar. It's probably best to practice standing still a little. With your feet about a shoulder width apart, knees bent and arms out for balance, point your toes inward in an upside down V shape and push out with your feet. You may find it is easier with one foot than with both. Once you feel comfortable with that, try it moving.
There are other stops you can do, like hockey stops. For those, all you have to do is turn your hips quickly so your feet turn sideways and lean back a little.
Good luck!
Reply:Stop it with your back heel of ur skates
Reply:it takes practice to stop really well. i just learned the snowplow stop and cant stop yet cause my skates refuse to make snow. i usually do the "do nothing to stop" stop or turn around but here is the link to a professional figure skater teaching how to stop
Reply:Well stoping with ice skates is really easy
It took me a while to learn how but now i can make the ice fly like the hockey players do.
i stop mostly with my right skate
while you are skating you use your inner edge.
when you want to stop just move from your inner edge to the flat part of your skate and turn the skate. Then push with you leg and you should stop.
Dont worry you'll get it
Reply:skate more than 2 times you will learn like we all had to
you wont pick it up over night
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What kind of quad roller skates should i buy?
i do skating on rough pavements and sidewalks, but i do go to skate parks too. would like some which are a good fit and have speed but a good brake too. i dont like the boots and i prefer the shoe/trainer kind of ones but i also want a jumpbar too, cross bar the thing which enables you to go along bars and things. thanks
and no unhelpful answers like i dont know or something because thats just annoying thanks
What kind of quad roller skates should i buy?
Street skating and park skating are best suited to slightly different equipment. For street skating, it's nice to have some big, soft wheels that are super smooth, absorb all the bumps and are fast like the Kryptonics Route 70mm, whereas you will probably prefer smaller and maybe harder wheels for parks (some people even like speed wheels like Flatouts for parks).
As for skate boots - it depends on your preference, your foot and your budget. Some people like a hockey-boot style skate, some prefer a cheaper low boot (i.e. the Carrera), some like a speed-recreation hybrid (like the Riedell 265).
Also, grinding on a jump bar may not be such a good idea - as they are meant to absorb shock from jumps, not to apply direct pressure against - you risk pinching your truck bushings in weird ways. Get in touch with rollergirl.ca - they have developed grind bars for quad skates (and are in the process of developing a new generation of them).
Reply:i use carrera skates and lynx
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and no unhelpful answers like i dont know or something because thats just annoying thanks
What kind of quad roller skates should i buy?
Street skating and park skating are best suited to slightly different equipment. For street skating, it's nice to have some big, soft wheels that are super smooth, absorb all the bumps and are fast like the Kryptonics Route 70mm, whereas you will probably prefer smaller and maybe harder wheels for parks (some people even like speed wheels like Flatouts for parks).
As for skate boots - it depends on your preference, your foot and your budget. Some people like a hockey-boot style skate, some prefer a cheaper low boot (i.e. the Carrera), some like a speed-recreation hybrid (like the Riedell 265).
Also, grinding on a jump bar may not be such a good idea - as they are meant to absorb shock from jumps, not to apply direct pressure against - you risk pinching your truck bushings in weird ways. Get in touch with rollergirl.ca - they have developed grind bars for quad skates (and are in the process of developing a new generation of them).
Reply:i use carrera skates and lynx
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Where can I buy ice skates in Yokohama or Tokyo?
I need something beyond the beginner skate found at Sports Authority. I need to buy larger boots and have it attached to the blades I already have. In the states, they "heat mold" the boot around the foot for a better fit. So I need a skate store. Does anyone have a lead? I would really appreciate it. Thank You!
Where can I buy ice skates in Yokohama or Tokyo?
I can't direct you to a specific location, but I used to play hockey in Japan and I can tell you that there are skate stores in Tokyo. Kanda or Ochanomizu would be the places to look, but if you ask around the rink someone will know. It's likely to be expensive-I used to pay a man for a plain old wooden hockey stick that would be 25 bucks in Canada, but just having a skate is underrated.
Reply:Both places..
Reply:I would suggest that you contact someone listed on this site.
http://www.tokyowithkids.com/entertainme...
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Where can I buy ice skates in Yokohama or Tokyo?
I can't direct you to a specific location, but I used to play hockey in Japan and I can tell you that there are skate stores in Tokyo. Kanda or Ochanomizu would be the places to look, but if you ask around the rink someone will know. It's likely to be expensive-I used to pay a man for a plain old wooden hockey stick that would be 25 bucks in Canada, but just having a skate is underrated.
Reply:Both places..
Reply:I would suggest that you contact someone listed on this site.
http://www.tokyowithkids.com/entertainme...
Hope it helps...
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Have you ever had your skates rockered before?
if so, how long did it take you to adjust to the rocker they put in your skate. Im thinking about getting my Grafs done, and im a little nervous, i dont want to take too much of an edge off my skate and have me fall down. Right now my grafs have never been rockered before, and i think i have a 15 radius on mine.
Have you ever had your skates rockered before?
- The more rocker, the less blade is on the ice, this helps for sharper turns by having less grip
- The less rocker, the more blade is on the ice, this helps for faster straight away speed by more grip.
Rockering provides quicker turns with less friction/blade on the ice.
you wont fall, its easy to adjust. you'll be able to turn that much faster and sharper.
Reply:Doesn't do all that much.
Get it done once a season or so, when u get yr skates sharpened.
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Have you ever had your skates rockered before?
- The more rocker, the less blade is on the ice, this helps for sharper turns by having less grip
- The less rocker, the more blade is on the ice, this helps for faster straight away speed by more grip.
Rockering provides quicker turns with less friction/blade on the ice.
you wont fall, its easy to adjust. you'll be able to turn that much faster and sharper.
Reply:Doesn't do all that much.
Get it done once a season or so, when u get yr skates sharpened.
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Reply:what ever dude!
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Whats the difference between figure skates and hockey ice skates?
whats easyer to ice skate with
Whats the difference between figure skates and hockey ice skates?
Iceskates-They have toe picks on the front of the blade, which are usually made of some type or sturdy and very strong metal. The toe picks used for jumps in figure skating. Figure skating boots are typically made of several layers of leather and the leather is very stiff to provide ankle support for jumps.
Hockey skates-Hockey skates are used for playing the games of ice hockey and ringette. The boot is generally made of molded plastic, leather (often synthetic), and ballistic nylon. Skates used in competitive hockey rarely use molded plastic for the upper boot, as this results in limited mobility. All hockey skates (excepting goaltender's skates) are designed such that they will not cause injury to an opponent, and are fitted with safety blades.
Reply:Figure skates are good for jumping and spinning. Hockey skates are good for going fast and turning. Whichever you want to do, jumping/spinning or fast/turning, should depend on the skates you get. If theses are rentals you're talking about, get regular skates, not hockey skates, the regular skates are good for beginners.
Reply:Figure skates have a toe pick ( you use it to do jumps) where as hockey skates do not.
Reply:Hockey skates- The blade is thinner than figure skates and not as long. The boot has less ankle support (unless you tie it really tight and loop the laces around the ankle. When you balance its more leaning back than forwards.
Figure skates- The blade is thicker and longer, it also has a toe pick on the end. The boot is softer and generally has more support.
Some people that answered this question have NO CLUE what they are talking about!
Neither one is "easier" It all depends on what you want to do. Would you be interested in playing hockey one day, or are you more interested in figure skating? Pick one or the other and just stick with it.
Reply:figure skates have a toe pick and are more stiff than hockey skates.
it depends on your preference which one is easier
Reply:Figure skates have toepicks. They help with spins, jumps, etc. As a correction to the first answerer, THEY ARE NOT THERE TO HELP YOU STOP!!
Hockey skates just have a round edge where the toepicks are on figure skates. Good luck!
Reply:figure skates are easier to learn with as they have that jagged ridge in front to help you stop.
Reply:it's called a toepick, mysteerian. well, figure skates r diff. colors (derr) and the blades have diff. thickness and the hockey skates have more ankle support while the figure skates aren't that hard to bend ur ankle w/. there are many diff. but i can't list all of 'em...it took me a while to think of these but hey, it works...good luck
Reply:figure skates have toe picks so that they can jump
Reply:I like Hockey Skates more..
And I think I read somewhere that Hockey Skates gives a wider turn than a figure skate....
But Really as many guys said...it all depends on what your purpose..and what your motivation..
Mine was to play Hockey..so I didn't even try to use the Figure Skate...
Reply:figure skates and hockey skates are very diffrent. Hockey saktes are bigger, usually heavier and you can not control the ammount of fit. they are very stiff, almost like armor. The blade is much narrower and does not have defined inside and outside edges. If you want to start doing some steps other than basci stroking, hockey skated will be very diffucult to use. THere is no toe pick, making jumping impossible.
Figure skates are black for men, white or tan for ladies. The laces allow you to succure the boot snuggly around the foot so you can ajust the amount of support that you need. The blades are longer and wider, with defined "edges" outside and inside. Skaters use these sides of the blade or control thier direction of movment, spining and turning. the toe pick is used for vaulting into the air on jumps.
Reply:it just depends on the person, figure skates have toe picks and thin blades but double blades for figure skates are available (im pretty sure not for hockey.) hockey skates dont have toe picks and have wider blades. i personally find hockey skates harder but that's only because im a figure skater and used to figure skates.
Reply:it all depends on what ur doing. if you aren't planning to do spins, or jumps, use the hockey skates. they do not have toe picks, are wider, and are heavier. I found it hard to skate in hockey skates then figure skates although it has been quite sometime since ive used em.
figure skates are more for...figure skating! They have a toe pick, and are more cramped. They kinda squish ur feet, but for some reason i felt i had more control on the ice.
Reply:Figure skates are easier to use, and the difference is figure skates blades are longer, and have a toe pick. That makes them easier to balance in which makes it easier to skate in them. Hockey skates are shorter and have a very curved blade which makes it easier to fall backwards or forwards in.
Reply:one is for hockey and the other is for figure skating. Which one is easier to skate with? What type of skating do you plan to do? Figure or sport skating?
Reply:i would say hockey the ice skates are more thinner i think
Reply:figure skates are slightly concave and 4 mm wide they also have a serrated end called the toe pick.
Ice hokey blades are about 3mm thick and much shorter for increased manoeuvrability. The boot is also cut higher to protect the ankle.
Reply:don't know why don't you do try. It'll be great fun
Reply:hockey skates have thicker blades and figure skates have a toepick...different people have different preferences
Reply:figure skates have to be tighter on your foot and u can stop on them easier and hocky skates r harder 2 stop on and it u ever tried figure skating on a hockey skate you'd have serious problems
Reply:the first girl who answered is wrong...that jagged edge on the figureskates are for firgueskaters when they jump, its called a toepick. they dig it into the ice and jump off it. i used to take figureskating classes. it actually depends on ur opinion....but ive heard that hockey skates are easier to skate with.... i dont know about the width of the blade...but u would think the one with widest blade would be easier...but thats all wrong. i used to think that. the wider the blade...then that means the more duller. and if ur skates are dull....they will glide and not skate..skating is not the same as gliding...gliding is just sliding across the ice with no movement...gliding is not good!!! u have no control...thats why. but the difference between hockey skates and figure skates...is that figure skates have a longer blade that extends past the ankle.....the hockey skate is rounded at the end of the ankle and that is as far as u go. also the difference....is that figure skates have toepicks used for jumping...and hockey skates don't have them. if u dont know how to skate...i would recommend the hockey skates...cuz most likeley thats what everyone is going to wear because hockey skates are made for makeing a snow plow....gritting across the ice to stop. and then start back up again real quick....and thats because hockey players have to be fast because the teams are going back and forth. a figure skater doesnt have to do all that. but if u already know how to skate....u can skate in figure skates or hockey skates...whatever is better. oh also another differnce is that hockey skates provide ankle support...ibn figure skates u must provide ur ankle support with ur ankles! i prefer figure skates because thats all i have ever skated in...im not a good skater cuz im afraid of falling....but if u try hockey skates when all uve used is figure....u might see a slight difference...cuz the hockey skates i think would be the easiest i believe...because they are made that way. whatever ur preference is. if u dont know how to skate...i suggest u dont do the figure skates...cuz they have that toepick...and if u dont know how to use it and if u dont know how to skate without accidentlay putting it in the ice....u could get injured. when that toepick goes into the ice...it pretty much is stuck there until u take it out...and if u continue to try and skate cuz u dont know its stuck...u will propel urself forward...its like tripping over ur shoelace. but anyways...i told u the differnece....and if u alreayd know how to skate...its ur preference...to me the figures are easier cuz thats just the way i am but ive never tried hockey skates. but if uve never skated before...the easiest might be the hockey. wel from what i read...hockey skates are thinner in the blade. well u can trust them. ive never known that...my dads a hockey player so hes the one who i got into fights with because i didnt know which skates to use. lol but i always thought it was thicker...but really i know for a fact that if the skates are too wide...they will be hard to skate on because they are dull. itsb like trying to skate on ur shoes.
there ya go!!!
maybe sometime ill try the hockey and see for myself. =]
Reply:Ice skakes have toe picks and hockey skates have no toe picks.
Reply:hockey skates have a wider blade and more ankle support so they're to me easier.
Reply:Depends... Are you a beginner? Most beginners think figure skates are easier, primarily because they have relatively flat blades while hockey skates have visibly curved blades. The flat blade means that you'll have to worry a little bit less about falling on your butt (or your head) by accidentally leaning back or putting too much pressure on your heels.
That said, however, if you can remember to always keep your knees a little bent (which is the ideal way to skate on either kind of skate anyway) you will be able to avoid a nasty backwards spill, and then at least in terms of rentals a hockey skate is probably a better choice. This is because you're going to want a lot of ankle support, and rental figure skates are often bad to the point of floppy (if the top of the skate flops over without a foot in it, it has BAD ankle support!).
If you're not a beginner, then there really is no "easier" skate, and your choice depends mostly on what you're interested in doing.
Also... the toepick (pointy bit on the front of a figure skate) is really not intended to be used as a brake, and if you use it as such, you'll make holes and bumpy spots in the ice which could trip you up later...
Reply:The toe on a figure skate comes out a little more and it has ridges on it.(This is how figure skaters can get up on there toes.) Hockey skates have a wider blade and they have ankle supports.
I hope i helped you out.
Reply:yeah.....the first girl who answered is wrong...A toe pick is the jagged edge on a figure skate, which is used for figure skaters to jump, it is dug into the ice and that helps vault them into the air. It depends, it would be a really good conversation to figure out which one is easier to skate on. I like figure skates more, because if I tried to do my double lutz in hockey skates...I would be in trouble! Figure skates give a lot of support and most girls wear them. Some males where them too, but I see more girls then guys. And I also see girls wear hockey skates, but mostly guys wear them. I hope you understand! Good Luck!
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Whats the difference between figure skates and hockey ice skates?
Iceskates-They have toe picks on the front of the blade, which are usually made of some type or sturdy and very strong metal. The toe picks used for jumps in figure skating. Figure skating boots are typically made of several layers of leather and the leather is very stiff to provide ankle support for jumps.
Hockey skates-Hockey skates are used for playing the games of ice hockey and ringette. The boot is generally made of molded plastic, leather (often synthetic), and ballistic nylon. Skates used in competitive hockey rarely use molded plastic for the upper boot, as this results in limited mobility. All hockey skates (excepting goaltender's skates) are designed such that they will not cause injury to an opponent, and are fitted with safety blades.
Reply:Figure skates are good for jumping and spinning. Hockey skates are good for going fast and turning. Whichever you want to do, jumping/spinning or fast/turning, should depend on the skates you get. If theses are rentals you're talking about, get regular skates, not hockey skates, the regular skates are good for beginners.
Reply:Figure skates have a toe pick ( you use it to do jumps) where as hockey skates do not.
Reply:Hockey skates- The blade is thinner than figure skates and not as long. The boot has less ankle support (unless you tie it really tight and loop the laces around the ankle. When you balance its more leaning back than forwards.
Figure skates- The blade is thicker and longer, it also has a toe pick on the end. The boot is softer and generally has more support.
Some people that answered this question have NO CLUE what they are talking about!
Neither one is "easier" It all depends on what you want to do. Would you be interested in playing hockey one day, or are you more interested in figure skating? Pick one or the other and just stick with it.
Reply:figure skates have a toe pick and are more stiff than hockey skates.
it depends on your preference which one is easier
Reply:Figure skates have toepicks. They help with spins, jumps, etc. As a correction to the first answerer, THEY ARE NOT THERE TO HELP YOU STOP!!
Hockey skates just have a round edge where the toepicks are on figure skates. Good luck!
Reply:figure skates are easier to learn with as they have that jagged ridge in front to help you stop.
Reply:it's called a toepick, mysteerian. well, figure skates r diff. colors (derr) and the blades have diff. thickness and the hockey skates have more ankle support while the figure skates aren't that hard to bend ur ankle w/. there are many diff. but i can't list all of 'em...it took me a while to think of these but hey, it works...good luck
Reply:figure skates have toe picks so that they can jump
Reply:I like Hockey Skates more..
And I think I read somewhere that Hockey Skates gives a wider turn than a figure skate....
But Really as many guys said...it all depends on what your purpose..and what your motivation..
Mine was to play Hockey..so I didn't even try to use the Figure Skate...
Reply:figure skates and hockey skates are very diffrent. Hockey saktes are bigger, usually heavier and you can not control the ammount of fit. they are very stiff, almost like armor. The blade is much narrower and does not have defined inside and outside edges. If you want to start doing some steps other than basci stroking, hockey skated will be very diffucult to use. THere is no toe pick, making jumping impossible.
Figure skates are black for men, white or tan for ladies. The laces allow you to succure the boot snuggly around the foot so you can ajust the amount of support that you need. The blades are longer and wider, with defined "edges" outside and inside. Skaters use these sides of the blade or control thier direction of movment, spining and turning. the toe pick is used for vaulting into the air on jumps.
Reply:it just depends on the person, figure skates have toe picks and thin blades but double blades for figure skates are available (im pretty sure not for hockey.) hockey skates dont have toe picks and have wider blades. i personally find hockey skates harder but that's only because im a figure skater and used to figure skates.
Reply:it all depends on what ur doing. if you aren't planning to do spins, or jumps, use the hockey skates. they do not have toe picks, are wider, and are heavier. I found it hard to skate in hockey skates then figure skates although it has been quite sometime since ive used em.
figure skates are more for...figure skating! They have a toe pick, and are more cramped. They kinda squish ur feet, but for some reason i felt i had more control on the ice.
Reply:Figure skates are easier to use, and the difference is figure skates blades are longer, and have a toe pick. That makes them easier to balance in which makes it easier to skate in them. Hockey skates are shorter and have a very curved blade which makes it easier to fall backwards or forwards in.
Reply:one is for hockey and the other is for figure skating. Which one is easier to skate with? What type of skating do you plan to do? Figure or sport skating?
Reply:i would say hockey the ice skates are more thinner i think
Reply:figure skates are slightly concave and 4 mm wide they also have a serrated end called the toe pick.
Ice hokey blades are about 3mm thick and much shorter for increased manoeuvrability. The boot is also cut higher to protect the ankle.
Reply:don't know why don't you do try. It'll be great fun
Reply:hockey skates have thicker blades and figure skates have a toepick...different people have different preferences
Reply:figure skates have to be tighter on your foot and u can stop on them easier and hocky skates r harder 2 stop on and it u ever tried figure skating on a hockey skate you'd have serious problems
Reply:the first girl who answered is wrong...that jagged edge on the figureskates are for firgueskaters when they jump, its called a toepick. they dig it into the ice and jump off it. i used to take figureskating classes. it actually depends on ur opinion....but ive heard that hockey skates are easier to skate with.... i dont know about the width of the blade...but u would think the one with widest blade would be easier...but thats all wrong. i used to think that. the wider the blade...then that means the more duller. and if ur skates are dull....they will glide and not skate..skating is not the same as gliding...gliding is just sliding across the ice with no movement...gliding is not good!!! u have no control...thats why. but the difference between hockey skates and figure skates...is that figure skates have a longer blade that extends past the ankle.....the hockey skate is rounded at the end of the ankle and that is as far as u go. also the difference....is that figure skates have toepicks used for jumping...and hockey skates don't have them. if u dont know how to skate...i would recommend the hockey skates...cuz most likeley thats what everyone is going to wear because hockey skates are made for makeing a snow plow....gritting across the ice to stop. and then start back up again real quick....and thats because hockey players have to be fast because the teams are going back and forth. a figure skater doesnt have to do all that. but if u already know how to skate....u can skate in figure skates or hockey skates...whatever is better. oh also another differnce is that hockey skates provide ankle support...ibn figure skates u must provide ur ankle support with ur ankles! i prefer figure skates because thats all i have ever skated in...im not a good skater cuz im afraid of falling....but if u try hockey skates when all uve used is figure....u might see a slight difference...cuz the hockey skates i think would be the easiest i believe...because they are made that way. whatever ur preference is. if u dont know how to skate...i suggest u dont do the figure skates...cuz they have that toepick...and if u dont know how to use it and if u dont know how to skate without accidentlay putting it in the ice....u could get injured. when that toepick goes into the ice...it pretty much is stuck there until u take it out...and if u continue to try and skate cuz u dont know its stuck...u will propel urself forward...its like tripping over ur shoelace. but anyways...i told u the differnece....and if u alreayd know how to skate...its ur preference...to me the figures are easier cuz thats just the way i am but ive never tried hockey skates. but if uve never skated before...the easiest might be the hockey. wel from what i read...hockey skates are thinner in the blade. well u can trust them. ive never known that...my dads a hockey player so hes the one who i got into fights with because i didnt know which skates to use. lol but i always thought it was thicker...but really i know for a fact that if the skates are too wide...they will be hard to skate on because they are dull. itsb like trying to skate on ur shoes.
there ya go!!!
maybe sometime ill try the hockey and see for myself. =]
Reply:Ice skakes have toe picks and hockey skates have no toe picks.
Reply:hockey skates have a wider blade and more ankle support so they're to me easier.
Reply:Depends... Are you a beginner? Most beginners think figure skates are easier, primarily because they have relatively flat blades while hockey skates have visibly curved blades. The flat blade means that you'll have to worry a little bit less about falling on your butt (or your head) by accidentally leaning back or putting too much pressure on your heels.
That said, however, if you can remember to always keep your knees a little bent (which is the ideal way to skate on either kind of skate anyway) you will be able to avoid a nasty backwards spill, and then at least in terms of rentals a hockey skate is probably a better choice. This is because you're going to want a lot of ankle support, and rental figure skates are often bad to the point of floppy (if the top of the skate flops over without a foot in it, it has BAD ankle support!).
If you're not a beginner, then there really is no "easier" skate, and your choice depends mostly on what you're interested in doing.
Also... the toepick (pointy bit on the front of a figure skate) is really not intended to be used as a brake, and if you use it as such, you'll make holes and bumpy spots in the ice which could trip you up later...
Reply:The toe on a figure skate comes out a little more and it has ridges on it.(This is how figure skaters can get up on there toes.) Hockey skates have a wider blade and they have ankle supports.
I hope i helped you out.
Reply:yeah.....the first girl who answered is wrong...A toe pick is the jagged edge on a figure skate, which is used for figure skaters to jump, it is dug into the ice and that helps vault them into the air. It depends, it would be a really good conversation to figure out which one is easier to skate on. I like figure skates more, because if I tried to do my double lutz in hockey skates...I would be in trouble! Figure skates give a lot of support and most girls wear them. Some males where them too, but I see more girls then guys. And I also see girls wear hockey skates, but mostly guys wear them. I hope you understand! Good Luck!
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In changing your skates in ice skating is it regularly or you can change your skates when your feet gets big?
If you feet grow too much, you'll feel too much pain skating because the boots have to be firmly tied. Only the skater will know when they outgrew their skates. Other times, skates don't last forever, they will be busted if you pound double jumps or higher on them all day eventually.
Top level senior skaters usually change to new skates in 4-6 months.
Now, get bloody feet? That has never happened to me, but I am not idiot in breaking in skates improperly. I agree with suggestions in alternating between the new and the old skates. That way you do break a bit into the new ones but you still salvage a practise.
To accelerate the breaking-in process, wear the new skates at home with the guards on the blades to avoid damaging them. Take them off after 20 minutes or until you feel pain. Since you're just wearing them watching tv or something, you won't get blisters and they will break in faster because you're stil sweating into them. Speaking of which, break them in at home wearing no socks, that way the sweat will mold the leather faster.
This even works with custo skates in my experience, I had a far harder time getting used to the smaller blade than the actual breaking in process of the boot. If done well, you can break in a new pair sompletely in less than 3 weeks.
If you do things right, you should not get blisters, I only got them once as a beginner because my feet weren't used to skates then. When skating, if you start to feel jet pain in the foot, take the boots off and put band-aids on whatever part of the foot needs them. If the skins isn't too cut yet and you still need to skate, do it but you risk worsening the blister and it will take longer to heal. Always bring band-aids when you skate.
Ice Princess isn't the standard of skating experience BTW but the blisters thing could happen if you're dumb enough to compete wearing completely new skates you didn't wear even once before.
In changing your skates in ice skating is it regularly or you can change your skates when your feet gets big?
I don't quite understand, when your feet grow, you change skates. If your old skates get ruined or you get tired of them you change skates. But make sure you break them in first of you'll have bloody feet and socks. To break them in(without the blood and stained socks) you can do what many of the others have said, but personally I would just use them a little bit each day. For example, bring your old skates and new ones and skate in the new ones for 10-15 minutes or so, then put the old ones one. Doing that for a week or so should break them in fine.
Reply:You change your skates when they are too small. But you can also change them if they are really marked up and you can afford a new pair. You can break in new skates by putting on hard guards and walking up and down stairs with them on.
Reply:Skaters get new boots when they outgrow the ones they have, or when the boots break down. Broken down boots have large creases on the sides, and usually the skater feels that there isn't enough support around the ankles. If the blades are still in good shape, and you don't need an upgraded set of blades, you can have your old blades mounted on a new set of boots to save some money.
For breaking in boots, be sure to get them heat molded to your foot when you buy them at the pro shop. That helps SO much with the breaking in process. Wear the skates around the house (with the guards on, of course), like when you're watching tv or on the computer.
When you skate, do lots of moves that require good knee bend to help break the boots in, ie. back crossovers, dips %26amp; shoot the ducks, sit spins. Breaking in takes time, but it usually doesn't result in your feet becoming a bloody mess. You might get a few blisters though.
You can also buy gel pads and bunga pads to help protect your feet against the new boots.
Reply:It depends. If you are skating to compete than youshould definitly get new ones as soon as they start to bother you. As a skater my coach is always telling me to look after your feet. If something happens to you feet than skating will become very painful. To wear in your skates you can put gards on the blades and walk around inside the house for 5 minutes every day before you go skating again. Also I woulnd recomend you were socks the sock will rub against you skin giving you the blisters. When you get your new skates that will most likely to have skating tights. When they fit you for skates you should ask them what you should do. I they are good they should know. Hope I helped.
Reply:It's no fun to have to break in skates all the time but if your foot is growing, it's a necessity. When my daughter was younger I made a point to find used skates so that she wouldn't have to break them in. Now that she's at a higher level we don't really have that luxury; they're more fitted to her foot and personalized. It's just something all skaters go through.
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Top level senior skaters usually change to new skates in 4-6 months.
Now, get bloody feet? That has never happened to me, but I am not idiot in breaking in skates improperly. I agree with suggestions in alternating between the new and the old skates. That way you do break a bit into the new ones but you still salvage a practise.
To accelerate the breaking-in process, wear the new skates at home with the guards on the blades to avoid damaging them. Take them off after 20 minutes or until you feel pain. Since you're just wearing them watching tv or something, you won't get blisters and they will break in faster because you're stil sweating into them. Speaking of which, break them in at home wearing no socks, that way the sweat will mold the leather faster.
This even works with custo skates in my experience, I had a far harder time getting used to the smaller blade than the actual breaking in process of the boot. If done well, you can break in a new pair sompletely in less than 3 weeks.
If you do things right, you should not get blisters, I only got them once as a beginner because my feet weren't used to skates then. When skating, if you start to feel jet pain in the foot, take the boots off and put band-aids on whatever part of the foot needs them. If the skins isn't too cut yet and you still need to skate, do it but you risk worsening the blister and it will take longer to heal. Always bring band-aids when you skate.
Ice Princess isn't the standard of skating experience BTW but the blisters thing could happen if you're dumb enough to compete wearing completely new skates you didn't wear even once before.
In changing your skates in ice skating is it regularly or you can change your skates when your feet gets big?
I don't quite understand, when your feet grow, you change skates. If your old skates get ruined or you get tired of them you change skates. But make sure you break them in first of you'll have bloody feet and socks. To break them in(without the blood and stained socks) you can do what many of the others have said, but personally I would just use them a little bit each day. For example, bring your old skates and new ones and skate in the new ones for 10-15 minutes or so, then put the old ones one. Doing that for a week or so should break them in fine.
Reply:You change your skates when they are too small. But you can also change them if they are really marked up and you can afford a new pair. You can break in new skates by putting on hard guards and walking up and down stairs with them on.
Reply:Skaters get new boots when they outgrow the ones they have, or when the boots break down. Broken down boots have large creases on the sides, and usually the skater feels that there isn't enough support around the ankles. If the blades are still in good shape, and you don't need an upgraded set of blades, you can have your old blades mounted on a new set of boots to save some money.
For breaking in boots, be sure to get them heat molded to your foot when you buy them at the pro shop. That helps SO much with the breaking in process. Wear the skates around the house (with the guards on, of course), like when you're watching tv or on the computer.
When you skate, do lots of moves that require good knee bend to help break the boots in, ie. back crossovers, dips %26amp; shoot the ducks, sit spins. Breaking in takes time, but it usually doesn't result in your feet becoming a bloody mess. You might get a few blisters though.
You can also buy gel pads and bunga pads to help protect your feet against the new boots.
Reply:It depends. If you are skating to compete than youshould definitly get new ones as soon as they start to bother you. As a skater my coach is always telling me to look after your feet. If something happens to you feet than skating will become very painful. To wear in your skates you can put gards on the blades and walk around inside the house for 5 minutes every day before you go skating again. Also I woulnd recomend you were socks the sock will rub against you skin giving you the blisters. When you get your new skates that will most likely to have skating tights. When they fit you for skates you should ask them what you should do. I they are good they should know. Hope I helped.
Reply:It's no fun to have to break in skates all the time but if your foot is growing, it's a necessity. When my daughter was younger I made a point to find used skates so that she wouldn't have to break them in. Now that she's at a higher level we don't really have that luxury; they're more fitted to her foot and personalized. It's just something all skaters go through.
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Where can I find Ice Skates for flat feet?
I am flat footed so I can not handle the arch in almost every ice skate I've seen. I love ice skating and need to know where I can find a pair I will be comfortable in. Please tell me where I can get a pair or what I can do for my flat footedness.
Where can I find Ice Skates for flat feet?
I don't know about skates specifically for flat feet, but I know a few people who get prescribed orthodics (custom formed insoles) to put IN their skates. Your would have to go to a "foot" doctor for it. I believe there are "generic" ones - but I don't know how good they are as it's not specifically designed for your feet ot situation.
Here is a source I found - though I have no experience with their products personally. I found it interesting as they do mention it working on ice skates.
SOLE Regular (heat-moldable insoles)
http://www.dreamyfeet.co.uk/sole_regular...
Bit about flat feet
http://www.dreamyfeet.co.uk/flat_feet.ht...
The doctor told me I had borderline flat feet (runs in the family!). I did extra "feet" exercises/stretches for my feet especially before skating to warm up the arch area. AND I massaged the arches before and after skating too.
Best of luck . . . hope you find a comfortable solution!
Reply:I don't think there are skates that specially cater to flat feet but buy a comfortable boot for your ball and heel width that is your level. Then, ask for recommendation from where you get your skates from. If they do not have orthotics support, you can get them from pharmacy. You will need arch support, which is slightly elevated arch area of the insole.
I skated for a while with sore archs until I asked the fitter who recommended arch support. But I'm going to get the opinion of my physiotherapist first [also to see if there is a better deal], so that I do not worsen my feet.
Do point and flex your feet before and after wearing boots. I find that my arches don't hurt that much.
By the way, customs are expensive. Really expensive. Get them if you find that Stock support doesn't suit your feet. Yes yes, all that jazz about it's not one will feet all types of feet. Yet logically speaking, if no one benefits from the support, I doubt they will still be on the shelf...
Continue to love skating and do take rests when you skate. Don't be too anxious to go onto the ice before sufficient rest. Not worth the resulting performance... =)
Reply:Most skates have good arches in them so that they place the skater's foot properly so that they skate well. I would suggest getting a pair of orthotics to put in them- I have found that it makes the skates more comfortable when the arch is more custom fitted to your feet. I have done well with the Riedell brand skates for my flat feet, but if you are unable to find skates that work well you probably will have to do a custom pair of skates.
Reply:I have flat feet and have never had a problem with stock boots. I have been in SP-Teri boots for many years.
If the skates have the molded foot bed or molded insole, you can remove them and put in flat insoles.
You can also try a heel lift. It's a small piece of dense material that you put under the insole under the heel so that the bottom of the boot becomes flatter.
Lastly, you should make sure that you have the right width because too narrow skates can put pressure on the arch area in addition to squeezing the ball of the foot.
Reply:I'm going to assume that the skates you've been trying were NOT rental, hire, or discount-store skates. If that assumption is wrong, make an appointment with an experienced fitter at a good pro shop and try on real skates.
I'm also going to assume that you're not interested in custom ice skates. They'll solve your problem, but if you're a low-level skater, it's a premature big expense.
Going on my "have good skates with bad arch support" theory, try replacing the insoles in your existing skates.
You should be able to remove the insole. Could you skate without an insole, just wearing thin socks? Or, replace it with a flat insole from the drug store?
"Better" insole companies offer stock insoles for special feet, but they also make custom insoles if you really need them. I've put two links down below in the Source box so you can find a retailer near you.
Best of luck - it's tricky finding what works.
Reply:Especially if you are advance, get your skates custom made. I use to because my heels were unbelieveably small and so they would slip out. I had a AA foot and a AAA heel. I used to get superterydelux boot. It worked out so well. They were around 900 dollars or 800 or so. GOod luck skating!
Reply:I don't think they make flat footed skates. You may want to look into wearing insoles that gradually arch your feet.
Another thing you can do is get your boot custom made, but that will cost way most money than you'd probably want to spend on a pair of skates.
If I were you I'd talk to your local skate supplier about that. Ask him what you can do.
Reply:i'm pretty flat-footed myself. what i first did was stick one of my old orthordics in, but then it was too hard to take out.
i got scared so i "built" my own insert with different of those original squishy things at the bottom of shoes. it feels comfy now, but also needs yourself adjusting.
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Where can I find Ice Skates for flat feet?
I don't know about skates specifically for flat feet, but I know a few people who get prescribed orthodics (custom formed insoles) to put IN their skates. Your would have to go to a "foot" doctor for it. I believe there are "generic" ones - but I don't know how good they are as it's not specifically designed for your feet ot situation.
Here is a source I found - though I have no experience with their products personally. I found it interesting as they do mention it working on ice skates.
SOLE Regular (heat-moldable insoles)
http://www.dreamyfeet.co.uk/sole_regular...
Bit about flat feet
http://www.dreamyfeet.co.uk/flat_feet.ht...
The doctor told me I had borderline flat feet (runs in the family!). I did extra "feet" exercises/stretches for my feet especially before skating to warm up the arch area. AND I massaged the arches before and after skating too.
Best of luck . . . hope you find a comfortable solution!
Reply:I don't think there are skates that specially cater to flat feet but buy a comfortable boot for your ball and heel width that is your level. Then, ask for recommendation from where you get your skates from. If they do not have orthotics support, you can get them from pharmacy. You will need arch support, which is slightly elevated arch area of the insole.
I skated for a while with sore archs until I asked the fitter who recommended arch support. But I'm going to get the opinion of my physiotherapist first [also to see if there is a better deal], so that I do not worsen my feet.
Do point and flex your feet before and after wearing boots. I find that my arches don't hurt that much.
By the way, customs are expensive. Really expensive. Get them if you find that Stock support doesn't suit your feet. Yes yes, all that jazz about it's not one will feet all types of feet. Yet logically speaking, if no one benefits from the support, I doubt they will still be on the shelf...
Continue to love skating and do take rests when you skate. Don't be too anxious to go onto the ice before sufficient rest. Not worth the resulting performance... =)
Reply:Most skates have good arches in them so that they place the skater's foot properly so that they skate well. I would suggest getting a pair of orthotics to put in them- I have found that it makes the skates more comfortable when the arch is more custom fitted to your feet. I have done well with the Riedell brand skates for my flat feet, but if you are unable to find skates that work well you probably will have to do a custom pair of skates.
Reply:I have flat feet and have never had a problem with stock boots. I have been in SP-Teri boots for many years.
If the skates have the molded foot bed or molded insole, you can remove them and put in flat insoles.
You can also try a heel lift. It's a small piece of dense material that you put under the insole under the heel so that the bottom of the boot becomes flatter.
Lastly, you should make sure that you have the right width because too narrow skates can put pressure on the arch area in addition to squeezing the ball of the foot.
Reply:I'm going to assume that the skates you've been trying were NOT rental, hire, or discount-store skates. If that assumption is wrong, make an appointment with an experienced fitter at a good pro shop and try on real skates.
I'm also going to assume that you're not interested in custom ice skates. They'll solve your problem, but if you're a low-level skater, it's a premature big expense.
Going on my "have good skates with bad arch support" theory, try replacing the insoles in your existing skates.
You should be able to remove the insole. Could you skate without an insole, just wearing thin socks? Or, replace it with a flat insole from the drug store?
"Better" insole companies offer stock insoles for special feet, but they also make custom insoles if you really need them. I've put two links down below in the Source box so you can find a retailer near you.
Best of luck - it's tricky finding what works.
Reply:Especially if you are advance, get your skates custom made. I use to because my heels were unbelieveably small and so they would slip out. I had a AA foot and a AAA heel. I used to get superterydelux boot. It worked out so well. They were around 900 dollars or 800 or so. GOod luck skating!
Reply:I don't think they make flat footed skates. You may want to look into wearing insoles that gradually arch your feet.
Another thing you can do is get your boot custom made, but that will cost way most money than you'd probably want to spend on a pair of skates.
If I were you I'd talk to your local skate supplier about that. Ask him what you can do.
Reply:i'm pretty flat-footed myself. what i first did was stick one of my old orthordics in, but then it was too hard to take out.
i got scared so i "built" my own insert with different of those original squishy things at the bottom of shoes. it feels comfy now, but also needs yourself adjusting.
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If I have professional figure skates, do I have to get them sharpened specially?
Is there a difference between normal skate sharpening and Pro Figure Skate sharpening?
If I have professional figure skates, do I have to get them sharpened specially?
Yup
If you go to a figure skating shop that sharpens skates they'll know how to do it better than a normal sports store that normally does recreational and hockey skates. They will make it the right sharpness (not too sharp that you can't stop at all and not too little that you can't even feel it) but it also depends if you like really sharp or dull skates to skate on. Plus if you get it some where where the people there aren't used to the different blade types in figure skating they could totally mess up your skates. And whatever you do don't get them sharpened in those sharpening machines or with those handheld stick sharpeners they'll also mess up your skates.
Reply:if you are intending to use your skates for figure skating properly you deffinately need to get them sharpened by a profesional, its too risky other wise, your blades are the most important thing! if you just have skates for fun it doesnt matter so much,
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Reply:YES.
You must take them to a skate shop where there is a tech who is trained to sharpen them correctly. If they aren't sharpened the right way, you won't have the edges needed for jumps or spins.
Ask your coach to recommend a skate shop.
Reply:Well, a lot of places call their sharpening a Pro sharpening. However, as long as they are a ice skate sharpener, it will be fine. Don't take your skates to someone specialized in hockey skates. The last time I did that, he gave me a huge rocker like hockey skates and I had to get new blades. In addition, Pro Shops more often than don't have a bad reputation. Most of the time when I, or my friends, get our blades sharpened at the Pro Shop, it isn't very good. Also, like any place you'll go, make sure this person has a good reputation. You don't want to go to somebody who has a reputation for ruining skates. Ask your friends at the rink and your coach to recommend somebody.
Reply:You can get them sharpened anywhere, but just make sure that there is a trained person there to sharpen them because they can wreck your skates if you don't have them sharpened right; in fact the rink that I skate at doesn't have anybody trained to sharpen skates so I drive 45 minutes to get them sharpened by somebody who knows how.
Reply:No, you don't. I have professional skates, and you should just ask for a regular cut, at a skate sharpening place, like at your arena, or a place like Play It Again Sports, or Sportco. I wouldn't recommend going to a Pro Figure skate shop, because they can sharpen too much, then you have to skate extra hours weekends to dull them, so you can stop!
Reply:Technically you can get them sharpened anywhere, but I recommend going to a place a bit nicer and more professional. Places like Play It Again Sports sometimes mess up and sharpen figure skates like hockey skates. Try asking a coach at your rink for nearby places that are good.
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If I have professional figure skates, do I have to get them sharpened specially?
Yup
If you go to a figure skating shop that sharpens skates they'll know how to do it better than a normal sports store that normally does recreational and hockey skates. They will make it the right sharpness (not too sharp that you can't stop at all and not too little that you can't even feel it) but it also depends if you like really sharp or dull skates to skate on. Plus if you get it some where where the people there aren't used to the different blade types in figure skating they could totally mess up your skates. And whatever you do don't get them sharpened in those sharpening machines or with those handheld stick sharpeners they'll also mess up your skates.
Reply:if you are intending to use your skates for figure skating properly you deffinately need to get them sharpened by a profesional, its too risky other wise, your blades are the most important thing! if you just have skates for fun it doesnt matter so much,
xox
Reply:YES.
You must take them to a skate shop where there is a tech who is trained to sharpen them correctly. If they aren't sharpened the right way, you won't have the edges needed for jumps or spins.
Ask your coach to recommend a skate shop.
Reply:Well, a lot of places call their sharpening a Pro sharpening. However, as long as they are a ice skate sharpener, it will be fine. Don't take your skates to someone specialized in hockey skates. The last time I did that, he gave me a huge rocker like hockey skates and I had to get new blades. In addition, Pro Shops more often than don't have a bad reputation. Most of the time when I, or my friends, get our blades sharpened at the Pro Shop, it isn't very good. Also, like any place you'll go, make sure this person has a good reputation. You don't want to go to somebody who has a reputation for ruining skates. Ask your friends at the rink and your coach to recommend somebody.
Reply:You can get them sharpened anywhere, but just make sure that there is a trained person there to sharpen them because they can wreck your skates if you don't have them sharpened right; in fact the rink that I skate at doesn't have anybody trained to sharpen skates so I drive 45 minutes to get them sharpened by somebody who knows how.
Reply:No, you don't. I have professional skates, and you should just ask for a regular cut, at a skate sharpening place, like at your arena, or a place like Play It Again Sports, or Sportco. I wouldn't recommend going to a Pro Figure skate shop, because they can sharpen too much, then you have to skate extra hours weekends to dull them, so you can stop!
Reply:Technically you can get them sharpened anywhere, but I recommend going to a place a bit nicer and more professional. Places like Play It Again Sports sometimes mess up and sharpen figure skates like hockey skates. Try asking a coach at your rink for nearby places that are good.
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Is it easier for an adult to learn to skate with heelys vs other skates?
I never really learned to skate very well as a kid (with the 4 wheels kind) and it surely didn't get any better when roller blades came out. so, my question, i'd love to learn to skate, but i don't want to fall, so is it easier to learn to skate with the new heelys? thank you.
Is it easier for an adult to learn to skate with heelys vs other skates?
probably not, heelys are a single wheel in the heel of a skate-shoe type sneaker. they are not good for skating at all, in fact, they are a completely different type of activity. (apparently good for use in malls and supermarkets, when little old ladies come out of no where and almost get plowed down)
learning to skate is best with Rollerblades. don't let the single line of wheels scare you, they are surprisingly easy to use, and much more fun than roller-skates or any other skate
you also use them differently than a skate, you push off with one foot, while gliding with the other, it is almost like glorified walking.
I'm thinking of getting myself a new pair after answering this. heh
Reply:Depends on how good your balance is.
Reply:I don't own heelys but I would think it would be easier. Regular skates you have to learn balance well or fall. Heely's are like shoes.
Reply:skates are better because on heelys adults fall to easy so skates can be hard but their easy to use
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Is it easier for an adult to learn to skate with heelys vs other skates?
probably not, heelys are a single wheel in the heel of a skate-shoe type sneaker. they are not good for skating at all, in fact, they are a completely different type of activity. (apparently good for use in malls and supermarkets, when little old ladies come out of no where and almost get plowed down)
learning to skate is best with Rollerblades. don't let the single line of wheels scare you, they are surprisingly easy to use, and much more fun than roller-skates or any other skate
you also use them differently than a skate, you push off with one foot, while gliding with the other, it is almost like glorified walking.
I'm thinking of getting myself a new pair after answering this. heh
Reply:Depends on how good your balance is.
Reply:I don't own heelys but I would think it would be easier. Regular skates you have to learn balance well or fall. Heely's are like shoes.
Reply:skates are better because on heelys adults fall to easy so skates can be hard but their easy to use
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Ice Hockey Skates - Seattle?
I have recently moved to Seattle and am looking to buy ice hockey equipment....in particular, skate. Any recommendations as to what stores are the best to find knowledgeable staff and good prices in either Seattle or Bellingham area. I am not looking for a major retailer, but rather a specialist hockey store.
Thanks.
Ice Hockey Skates - Seattle?
How would we know? If I were you I would go to the local rink and ask the people there, they're pretty good sources for that sort of thing. There may even be a pro shop at the rink -in fact, there probalby is.
Reply:look at the pumps or vapour xxxx
Reply:Drive up to Vancouver and go to source for sports.
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Ice Hockey Skates - Seattle?
How would we know? If I were you I would go to the local rink and ask the people there, they're pretty good sources for that sort of thing. There may even be a pro shop at the rink -in fact, there probalby is.
Reply:look at the pumps or vapour xxxx
Reply:Drive up to Vancouver and go to source for sports.
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When you rent ice skates at a rink -is it safe to assume the blades have been sharpened and the skates are in?
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When you rent ice skates at a rink -is it safe to assume the blades have been sharpened and the skates are in?
Yes, but mainly the skates are only for recreational skating, they aren't the best, and usually they are sharpened. Not always the best condition, but good enough to enjoy a good hour or two at the rink.
Reply:yes it is because it is the peoples job to make sure that everything is good with the equipment
Reply:I'd worry more about who's feet have been in them!
Reply:Most rental skates are in OK condition, for an occasional recreational skating they work just fine, but if you are looking to get into higher level skating then getting your own skates is the best option because having your own skates is much better. If you just plan on going once or twice buying a pair of skates is pretty ridiculous since a decent pair of skates costs at least $100.
Reply:of course not, depends on how busy the place is, you should really check them out 1st, afterall would you wear some other skanks dirty gym shoes or similar, and if your lucky they may do the blades once a month.
Reply:Not usually. If the rink is taken care of very well then I would think that the skates would be ok. But sometimes if the rinks only focus on one part of the ice rink than you can not always presume that they are sharpened.
It just depends on what rink you are at.
Reply:LOL What are you going to do, buy new skates for one outing?
Most rental counters I know deliberately do not sharpen their skates for the sake of making it less likely that someone gets hit by a sharp blade. There's some sort of "rental" sharpen that is not the same as what a figure skater would use.
It's really nothing to worry about. There's crappy rentals out there and some that aren't as crappy...but they're all pretty much crappy. Yet hundreds of thousands of people skate in rental skates each year and are just fine.
Reply:Skates will be in what ever condition the public put them in. They are sharpened about once every 2 weeks. Normal skaters get them done every 6 weeks. But they get more use in public.
They will be in okay condition...i wouldn't exactly say good. But they are safe to use and skate on obviously otherwise the place will be shut down.
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When you rent ice skates at a rink -is it safe to assume the blades have been sharpened and the skates are in?
Yes, but mainly the skates are only for recreational skating, they aren't the best, and usually they are sharpened. Not always the best condition, but good enough to enjoy a good hour or two at the rink.
Reply:yes it is because it is the peoples job to make sure that everything is good with the equipment
Reply:I'd worry more about who's feet have been in them!
Reply:Most rental skates are in OK condition, for an occasional recreational skating they work just fine, but if you are looking to get into higher level skating then getting your own skates is the best option because having your own skates is much better. If you just plan on going once or twice buying a pair of skates is pretty ridiculous since a decent pair of skates costs at least $100.
Reply:of course not, depends on how busy the place is, you should really check them out 1st, afterall would you wear some other skanks dirty gym shoes or similar, and if your lucky they may do the blades once a month.
Reply:Not usually. If the rink is taken care of very well then I would think that the skates would be ok. But sometimes if the rinks only focus on one part of the ice rink than you can not always presume that they are sharpened.
It just depends on what rink you are at.
Reply:LOL What are you going to do, buy new skates for one outing?
Most rental counters I know deliberately do not sharpen their skates for the sake of making it less likely that someone gets hit by a sharp blade. There's some sort of "rental" sharpen that is not the same as what a figure skater would use.
It's really nothing to worry about. There's crappy rentals out there and some that aren't as crappy...but they're all pretty much crappy. Yet hundreds of thousands of people skate in rental skates each year and are just fine.
Reply:Skates will be in what ever condition the public put them in. They are sharpened about once every 2 weeks. Normal skaters get them done every 6 weeks. But they get more use in public.
They will be in okay condition...i wouldn't exactly say good. But they are safe to use and skate on obviously otherwise the place will be shut down.
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I want to buy some ice skates too save money from going a lot will they be different from the rentals?
i dont know if the sharper blades will effect the way i ride making if harder possibly? or the fact that they are better then the crappy rentals? are there any brands or pairs in particular i should get to skate with?
I want to buy some ice skates too save money from going a lot will they be different from the rentals?
Try going to Play it Again Sports or a store like that and find a pair of used skates and experiment with what kind of skates that feel comfortable.
Regular skate sharpenings will keep the edge on your skates.
Reply:I don't know anything about ice-skate, but I'm good with snowboard stuff. I'm an eBay seller. For your question, if you want to buy one, get from eBay for cheap. Make sure the seller has good rating.
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I want to buy some ice skates too save money from going a lot will they be different from the rentals?
Try going to Play it Again Sports or a store like that and find a pair of used skates and experiment with what kind of skates that feel comfortable.
Regular skate sharpenings will keep the edge on your skates.
Reply:I don't know anything about ice-skate, but I'm good with snowboard stuff. I'm an eBay seller. For your question, if you want to buy one, get from eBay for cheap. Make sure the seller has good rating.
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Skates and rays?
What's the difference between a skate and a ray? I used to think that a skate had a rounder body, but then I saw some with round bodies called sting rays. Does it have anything to do with the infamous poisonous barb? Any info. would be great!
Skates and rays?
The primary difference between the two groups of fish are that rays are viviparous (live bearing), while skates are oviparous (egg laying). Skates release their eggs in rectangular cases sometimes called mermaid's purses.
There are also some differences in the teeth (skates usually have many, little teeth, while rays have broad dental plates like interlocked paving stones), and skates usually (but not always) have prominent dorsal fins, while in rays the dorsal fins are usually reduced or absent.
In addition, there are some technical details over the structure of the pelvic girdle and caudal denticles that separate the group.
As far as I know, no skates have a stinger like the stingrays, or the ability to generate electric shocks like the torpedo ray. They do sometimes have spines along their tail though, or thorny projections over their eyes.
Reply:skates are oviparous, they lay eggs
rays are oviviparous, they are born alive
Reply:Rays are flatter.
Reply:Skates and Rays belong to a group known as Batoids. Although they are part of this group, they are not the same. Stingray's have the posionious barb, while skates do not.
Batoids include stingrays, skates, electric rays, guitarfishes and sawfishes.
Batoids are most closely related to sharks and young batoids look very much like young sharks. Indeed according to recent DNA analyses the catshark is more closely related to the batoids than to other
Reply:A skate has a flattened angular body tapering down to a fish like tail. A ray has a flattened angular body tapering down to a whip like tail, many are equipped with a barb at the end of the tail, some of which can inject poison.
Reply:A skate is a ray you are about to eat.
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Skates and rays?
The primary difference between the two groups of fish are that rays are viviparous (live bearing), while skates are oviparous (egg laying). Skates release their eggs in rectangular cases sometimes called mermaid's purses.
There are also some differences in the teeth (skates usually have many, little teeth, while rays have broad dental plates like interlocked paving stones), and skates usually (but not always) have prominent dorsal fins, while in rays the dorsal fins are usually reduced or absent.
In addition, there are some technical details over the structure of the pelvic girdle and caudal denticles that separate the group.
As far as I know, no skates have a stinger like the stingrays, or the ability to generate electric shocks like the torpedo ray. They do sometimes have spines along their tail though, or thorny projections over their eyes.
Reply:skates are oviparous, they lay eggs
rays are oviviparous, they are born alive
Reply:Rays are flatter.
Reply:Skates and Rays belong to a group known as Batoids. Although they are part of this group, they are not the same. Stingray's have the posionious barb, while skates do not.
Batoids include stingrays, skates, electric rays, guitarfishes and sawfishes.
Batoids are most closely related to sharks and young batoids look very much like young sharks. Indeed according to recent DNA analyses the catshark is more closely related to the batoids than to other
Reply:A skate has a flattened angular body tapering down to a fish like tail. A ray has a flattened angular body tapering down to a whip like tail, many are equipped with a barb at the end of the tail, some of which can inject poison.
Reply:A skate is a ray you are about to eat.
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I can skate with figure skates, can i also skate with hockey? what is the difference between the 2 boots.xks?
The figure skate has a set of teeth on the front, which allows you to "dig" into the ice and do all sorts of jumps and pirouettes. The back of the blade on the skate is not closed: it sticks out past the heel. This allows you to glide a little better.
Chances are, if you can skate on figure skates, you will be OK with hockey skates. Just learn how to stop as soon as you can ;-)
I can skate with figure skates, can i also skate with hockey? what is the difference between the 2 boots.xks?
im sorry but use proper grammar figure skates have " toe-picks) wich we use for some of are technical elements we also have a more fited boot
hockey skates are more bulky plus they lace up diferently because we need difernt ancle support Report It
Reply:the other big difference is ankle support, none in figure skates
Reply:The blade is also a little thicker on hockey skates- provides more stability
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Chances are, if you can skate on figure skates, you will be OK with hockey skates. Just learn how to stop as soon as you can ;-)
I can skate with figure skates, can i also skate with hockey? what is the difference between the 2 boots.xks?
im sorry but use proper grammar figure skates have " toe-picks) wich we use for some of are technical elements we also have a more fited boot
hockey skates are more bulky plus they lace up diferently because we need difernt ancle support Report It
Reply:the other big difference is ankle support, none in figure skates
Reply:The blade is also a little thicker on hockey skates- provides more stability
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Salomon ST9 skates??
If I wear a size 11 womens shoe, will a Men's 8.5 aggressive skate fit me.
Salomon ST9 skates??
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Salomon ST9 skates??
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Good ice skates in maryland?
im in a high level, and i skate alot. i need new iceskates? any place in maryland to get good ones? high quality, not a REALLY high price, but it can be expensive, and what they are made oout of.
Good ice skates in maryland?
What level of skating are you in? Do you need hockey or figure skates? High level skates are usually made out of leather, with wood or cork heels and a steel blade. Try going to your local skating pro shop and they should be able to help you find a good pair of skates. Good luck!
Reply:i get my stuff on line. i dont know many good places in maryland . just go to any rink/ pro shop and you will be okay
Reply:i have no idea, but yesterday i went to this new ice rink in reisterstown md, and it was really cool. sorry didnt really answer your question, i just wanted to mention it
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Good ice skates in maryland?
What level of skating are you in? Do you need hockey or figure skates? High level skates are usually made out of leather, with wood or cork heels and a steel blade. Try going to your local skating pro shop and they should be able to help you find a good pair of skates. Good luck!
Reply:i get my stuff on line. i dont know many good places in maryland . just go to any rink/ pro shop and you will be okay
Reply:i have no idea, but yesterday i went to this new ice rink in reisterstown md, and it was really cool. sorry didnt really answer your question, i just wanted to mention it
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Stoppping in skates?
I need tips on how to stop. I can skate fairly well foward, backwards, crossovers and all that good stuf but just can't puck up on stopping. Any tip is helpful!!!!
Stoppping in skates?
Learning a snowplow stop is a good first step as mentioned above. One thing I have used to teach kids that seems to work is this:
First, find which leg is is stronger or more stable. Generate some speed and take a turn lifting each leg. Which ever leg you feel more balanced on when you lift the other is your dominate leg.
Now that you know this, you can skate around, lift the weaker leg out in front and turn that leg at an angle with the toes of the raised leg towards your balancing foot.
Once you do this, practice slowly lowering that lifted leg until it hardly scrapes the ice, this will get you comfortable with the little amount of pressure it takes to slow you down. Most beginners try to dig in way too hard to stop and just end up doing some out of control power turn or falling.
After you get the hang of scraping that foot, you can practice applying more pressure until you learn how to stop with what will be the front foot of your eventual full hockey stop.
Once you get really comfortable with that, I have found that the back leg will start to angle in to match the front foot as speed and balance increase.
I hope this helps, its much harder to type than show. The best advice I can give no matter what you are trying is to stay in a shoulders over knees over toes posture for the best balance and stride.
Reply:I'll just throw in my two cents.
Learn to snowplow first. Get one foot to slow you down, then learn to do the other. After you've mastered that try turning your hips when you do it.
It will take some time, but it comes pretty natural after a while.
Reply:i had the exact same problem when i was younger.
The blade on a skate looks like a square, it comes down, goes across, ad goes up, sort of like this Ll.
What you want to do is stop on the flat part of the skate, the horizontal part.
A good way to start learning is to do it slowly with both feet, in a upside down v motion with your feet.
you will eventually get better and move on to stopping on with one foot, and then a full hockey stop.
Good luck!
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Stoppping in skates?
Learning a snowplow stop is a good first step as mentioned above. One thing I have used to teach kids that seems to work is this:
First, find which leg is is stronger or more stable. Generate some speed and take a turn lifting each leg. Which ever leg you feel more balanced on when you lift the other is your dominate leg.
Now that you know this, you can skate around, lift the weaker leg out in front and turn that leg at an angle with the toes of the raised leg towards your balancing foot.
Once you do this, practice slowly lowering that lifted leg until it hardly scrapes the ice, this will get you comfortable with the little amount of pressure it takes to slow you down. Most beginners try to dig in way too hard to stop and just end up doing some out of control power turn or falling.
After you get the hang of scraping that foot, you can practice applying more pressure until you learn how to stop with what will be the front foot of your eventual full hockey stop.
Once you get really comfortable with that, I have found that the back leg will start to angle in to match the front foot as speed and balance increase.
I hope this helps, its much harder to type than show. The best advice I can give no matter what you are trying is to stay in a shoulders over knees over toes posture for the best balance and stride.
Reply:I'll just throw in my two cents.
Learn to snowplow first. Get one foot to slow you down, then learn to do the other. After you've mastered that try turning your hips when you do it.
It will take some time, but it comes pretty natural after a while.
Reply:i had the exact same problem when i was younger.
The blade on a skate looks like a square, it comes down, goes across, ad goes up, sort of like this Ll.
What you want to do is stop on the flat part of the skate, the horizontal part.
A good way to start learning is to do it slowly with both feet, in a upside down v motion with your feet.
you will eventually get better and move on to stopping on with one foot, and then a full hockey stop.
Good luck!
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