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Figure Skating

Haven't you ever wondered how the graceful ice dancers twirl and jump on the ice? Don't you want to know how they make their costumes, and how long they practice before competitions? In this category, you can ask away with all your curious questions about the artistic form of skating!

691 Questions

Why do figure skates have a toe pick and not hockey skates?

That's because hockey skates are mainly for speed, and toe picks slow you down, and figure skates have toe picks which gives you more control.

Where did Sasha Cohen go to college?

She hasn't ever went to college to pursue a degree....but in the last couple of years she has talked of wanting to in the future....but she did take an acting class a few years ago at a major college.

Which US ice skater was accused of plotting to break her rival's legs?

Tonya Harding, her then husband and one of his friends were accused of plotting the attack. Tonya didn't actually carry out the attack but was a conspirator. Tonya Harding.

How much do figure skating cost?

The cost of figure skates depends on the brand, if they are used, and if you are buying the boot and blade separate.

A new pair of skates with blade and boot can cost any where from $150.00-$600.00

Again for a used pair though it depends how long they have been used, because of the support, and also the brand soo. $80.00-$200.00

And for a boot and blade separate it is hard to put a pirce on it depending on what boot or blade you are looking at.

Hope that helps

What material are ice skating dresses made out of?

Ice skating dresses are typically made out of double stretch lycra, micro-fiber, or spandex. It is very important that the dress be made of elastic material so that the skater can jump, twist, and move comfortably with the dress while skating.

What does the letters mean in hockey skate sizes?

if they are wide or narrow i think

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A letter following the size (length) refers to the width of the skate. A 'D' width (also known as an 'R', or 'regular' width) best fits a standard or average width foot. A 'C' width (also known as an 'N', or 'narrow' width) fits a foot that has a narrow or slender heel, ball and ankle width. An 'E' or 'EE' width (also know as a 'W', or 'wide' width) best fits a foot that is larger or wider than a standard width foot.

What do you have to do in figure skating?

compitions consist of differnet groups of skaters who preform their programs and get judged on them. when all the groups have gone the judges post the results on a wall some where in the arena. some compitions are 2 or 3 days long.

What ice skating thing starts with a K?

I am a figure skater but I believe there isn't anything that starts with a K in figure skating.

What is a stylish ice skating helmet?

they dont have figure skating helmets.

its useless

only hockey, and speed skating has helmets

Who was Olympic figure skating gold medalist Carol?

Carol Heiss of the United States won gold in ladies singles at the 1960 Winter Games in Squaw Valley.

Is Michelle kwan is a filipino?

No. According to a couple of differnent sources, she is of Chinese heritage. Yes, as the former answer says she is Chinese. Her parents (Danny and Estella) imagrated to the US over a course of four years between 1971 and 1975.

Does Joannie Rochette do any other sports?

Joannie Rochette played soccer when she was about 4-5. She also joined school sport teams.

Which is better Skate Spinner or Gold Medal Spin Trainer?

The best spin trainers are the ones on holysalchow.com hands down!

What are the rules in pair figure skating?

The rules in pair figure skating, that's hard to explain knowing that i will one day be one. First you must do a certain number of jumps depending on your level. i mean a lot of it is like single except you have a partner and they judge you on unison and all that jazz. For more info just ask Google.

ohh well i already posted but somebody said, Caroline zhang was the most popular female figure skater in the world. Nice try

How can you get disqualified from figure skating?

Fail a doping test, perform an illegal move (backflip, for example), fail to show up on time for the competition, interfere with another skater's performance, bribe judges.