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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