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Speed skaters don't spin. Their training and equipment is designed to maximize foreward velocity.
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What makes figure skaters spin fast?
practice. and how many crossovers you do before a spin.
How much pro skaters wear helmets?
Pro hockey and speed skaters wear helmets but pro figure skaters don't.
Who do speed skaters and figure-skaters wear different kinds of skates?
They're used for different purposes-- figure skates for jumps and spins and speed skates for speed.
What are 10 facts about speed?
Speed skaters use friction and drag.
What are the Norway speed skaters?
Norwegians that skate fast
What is the definition of layback?
The term layback refers to a spin that is performed by figure skaters. This is a spin where the head and shoulders are dropped backwards and the back is arched in a downward position.
Are there gay speed skaters?
Yes, American skater Keith Carney is openly gay. There have been closeted Dutch skaters in the past.
World class speed skaters can skate a 3000-mcoursein about 4 minutes what is the average speed?
2996
How do speed skaters dress when speed skating?
They always were short sleeve shirts and shorts because when you speed skate you have to go really fast and you get hot really quick but some speed skaters buy speed skating uniforms that are very light and very stretchy so you can move your legs easily.
What speed skaters will attend the 2010 Olympics supporting US?
Sasha Cohen
Why is a scratch spin in figure skating called a scratch spin?
The scratch spin is an upright spin where the free leg is crossed over the skating knee and then pushed down towards the ice. As the arms are pulled in towards the chest, a blur effect can be achieved if the spin is done fast. It is the most popular spin among figure skaters.
World class speed skaters can skate a 3000m course in about 4 minutes What is their average speed for this course?
12.5 m/s
