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Skating
The different types of skating include rollerblading or in-line skating, roller skating, ice skating, speed skating, street skating and figure skating
807 Questions
What type of roller blades should I get for my 7 year old?
There are nice blades reasonable at most sports stores. The better choice for a child is the type where all the wheels are the same size. If your child is just learning, an inexpensive set is very reasonable and will not waste money. As we moms know, a must have toy will be tomorrow's charity donation. One note of caution, buy a set that fits the child's feet right now. Until s/he learns, the rigid boot needs to fit. Put a pair of heavily padded socks on your child and fit the skates over the socks. This is another reason to buy inexpensive first blades. Another good investment is a book on blade maintenance. Because roller blades are different than skates, a manual on how to deal with them is wise.
yes, jackal is a very good brand, i got one of eBay for $50, which is a whopping 85% off the in-store prices. so in store they are worth nearly $200.
especially good for beginner to intermediatte, i suggest get one.
The rollerblades were invented sometime in the 1860's. Apparently, they were invented by two 'Hockey-Crazed' Minnesota brothers, and they became a popular pastime for victorians, as well as in the 1920's Flapper Era.
What are the skating categories?
do you mean age categories, or levels?! well the categories are tots(<8) mini (<10) espoir(<12) cadet(<14) youth(<16) junior(<18) and from then on you are senior. the levels start with grades. . I don't know if you mean ice or roller but in roller there are currently 9 i think. then elementary then preliminary, then inter-bronze, then bronze, then inter-silver, then silver &the same for gold!
Where did roller skates replace ice skates?
Roller skates are very popular to this day... Although I bet you that people decided to stay indoors in the winter, rather than go rollerskating somewhere nearby... They probably thought-
"Wouldn't it be cool if we could roller-skate on ice?"
And vola! Ice-skates were born!
Kinda a pathetic answer but hey! Hoped it helped!
What are the public skating hours for Garnet A. Williams?
The public skating hours for Garnet A. Williams Community Centre can vary, so it's best to check their official website or contact the center directly for the most up-to-date information on their public skating schedule.
Why do figure skaters skate backwards to do their jumps?
There are six basic figure skating jumps: three edge jumps (Axel, loop and salchow), and three toe jumps (Lutz, flip and toe loop). All of the jumps take off backwards except for the Axel, which goes off of a forward outside edge.
Most jumps take off backwards because (a) the backward edges are more secure and you can get better speed and better push and (b) jumps are landed backwards, so when you do an Axel, you are actually doing an extra 1/2 rotation. For example, a triple Axel is really 3.5 rotations in the air, which makes it more difficult.
How long does it take to land a single axel in figure skating?
It really depends on a lot of things, especially: how often you can get to the ice rink, if you have private or group lessons, your own skates, how comfortable on the ice you are and how good your sense of balance is, just to take a few reasons. I would say it could take anything from a month to a year or so, but as you are already at a level where you are beginning to learn a single axel, you are definitely capable. As long as you practice safely and listen to any advice from your coach, you will get there in the end. I wish you all the best luck in landing your axel! (As i don't know if you actually do have a coach or lessons, if you don't, please do. it will really help your tequnique, and your safety, as i think it is quite dangerous to try and learn by yourself. Most rinks offer sets of group lessons for quite a reasonable price)
To learn how to skate on a skateboard, you need to have balance. Balance is a big part in skateboarding. Follow these steps:
1. Put your board on concrete, or a wood floor.
2. Put your running foot on the front of the board.
3. Push with the opposite foot.
( Make sure you are on smooth ground.)
Don't worry if you fall, everybody falls once in a while.
4. Keep riding...
You cant learn to do tricks without learning the basics.
5. If you want to learn tricks, go on the grass first.
6. HAVE FUN! Well, if you mean just gliding then you put one foot (back foot) on the rear bolts, and the other foot (front foot) 3/4 between the back bolts and the front bolts. If you mean ollieing (jumping) you have to put your back foot on the very tip of the rear lip and front foot in the middle of the board, and push down as hard as you can on your back foot. While pushing down, slide your other foot (front foot) quickly upwards in a controlled manner. For other information on ollieing/other skateboard tricks, look at youtube.com
What is a synchronized skating split lift?
A synchronized skating split lift is when a usually four girls lift one girl up in a split. The way this is done is there are two girls on either side of the "liftee" and they hold her hand with one hand and put their other hand in the girls armpit to support her. There are also two girls, one to hold the front leg and one to hold the back leg up in a split position. All of the arms of the girls lifting are locked straight to hold the liftee above them.
How do you increase and stop the spin in skating?
To increase the spin, pull in your arms and they will stop slowing the spin down. Keeping them out will slow the spin down and you will spin for a smaller period of time. To stop the spin, stick your toe-pick into the ice, and you will stop. I hoped that helped you! :D
Is it bad to be called frick and frack?
Frick & Frack supposedly originated with two Swiss ice skaters who began a comedy skating show in the US and took the names Frick and Frack for their stages names. As an English phrase, Frick and Frack either means two people are so alike no one can tell them apart due to dress, mannerisms, behaviors, etc., OR akin to calling someone a Bozo or the 3 Stooges. Either way, it is a put down, meant to be sarcastic and critical in a thinly veiled reference to 3 Stooges level comedy..
Example 1:
The Frick and Frack of the neighborhood, Charlie, George, and Jon, were off to race bikes--again--knowing they'd have to rebuild each one because they always crash.
Example 2:
There go Sally and Sarah, the Frick and Frack of our school, with their blonde hair in pony tails, and both wearing pink and yellow as their "signature" colors, so they claim. Frick and Frack even speak the same way and use the same words. "Hello, darlings," is how they greet people, and their goodbye sounds like something from Romeo and Juliet.
Note: Though it isn't obscene language, it still is a form of bullying, so it shouldn't be used to label a person.
What is the difference between a xglider and xlider?
There is no difference. Xglider is the marketing name in the US... Go to the official website... http://xglider.com/ for more information.
Can you skate after you break your foot?
It is realy up to you dont skate within 1 to 2 months of recovering as you may break it again!!! Just work your way up again
What skateboard is better zero or mystery?
35th shop decks are where its at ive had one for more than 2 months and still havent snaped it ive been skating for about one and a half years and i have a 35th shop deck thunder lights redz bearing and spitfire wheels just got it im stoked to skate it.....peace
What brand of figure skates is the most expensive?
Klingbeil are pretty pricey because they are custom made. I believe they start around $600.00.
What is the difference between short track speed skating and long track speed skating?
Short track is in a hockey rink, and consists of a 111m oval. Long track you have to have a specially made 400m track, usually outdoors.
