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...
finance
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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