Winter Sports

I am new to ice skating and I am starting lessons very soon. I can skate forwards, forward crossovers, and forward and backwards swizzles and wiggles. I go to the arena every day for about 25 minutes. What are some new things for me to practice that isn't too hard for a beginner. Tips on how to do it and links would be appreciated! Thanks!

2007-12-31 17:43:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ice Skating

Especially up stairs!

2007-12-31 15:14:52 · 6 answers · asked by Donnao 7 in Snow Skiing

Boots,skis,bindings,poles,googles

2007-12-31 12:56:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anthony B 1 in Snow Skiing

and why?

2007-12-31 07:56:13 · 20 answers · asked by Tiffany T 1 in Ice Skating

I can roller blade but have never ice skated and I'm a bit nervous.

2007-12-31 07:22:53 · 10 answers · asked by MAK 6 in Ice Skating

I'm going on a ski trip in a few weeks.
I'm not sure what to do.
Snowboarding or skiing.
I've snowboarded before for like 2 days.
I sucked. I fell down all the time, couldn't balance, my average time without falling was like 5 seconds, and I got really really sore.
I don't want that to happen on the ski trip.
I've never tried skiing. And I need something to keep my balance.
But my mom said that skiing won't be good for me because I have really long legs and that i'll break them if I ski.
And I have a fear that i'll go too fast and break something on my body.
Man... I wish I didn't sign up for this. But its too late. >.<
Should I just stick with snowboarding? Even though I'll spend most of the time on my butt? And would it be fun if a lot of other people in my group are skiing? (I'm not really sure the percentage of the people skiing.)

2007-12-31 06:59:47 · 3 answers · asked by Peace Love and Bubblegum 2 in Snow Skiing

I'm going to the snow next month for a little relaxing vacation and I have a pair of rain boots... those cutsie ones... and I'm wondering... are they safe in the snow? Does the rubber make it slippery?

2007-12-31 06:20:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

They are a pair of technica diablo burns. They are my first pair of new boots the rest i bought used. I have been skiing my whole life and this is the first time this has happened. I have skied in them 5 times and they still hurt i dont have the cash to get knew ones.

2007-12-31 04:50:28 · 1 answers · asked by Albert R 2 in Snow Skiing

2007-12-31 04:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by jayman 2 in Ice Skating

Oddly, if I can tolerate the pain long enough it passes, but it is so unbearable that I can rarely make it through the pain period. I like skating BUT...!

2007-12-31 01:24:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ice Skating

I go ice skating with my friends about 1 or 2 times a week. Two of my friends have ice skates of their own. Should i get them? The cost of rental ice skates are 6$ i think.

2007-12-31 01:15:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ice Skating

I have heard that the cost of food and drink is really high at Whistler Blackcomb compared to other ski resorts and was wondering if it was true?

2007-12-30 23:39:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

I turn 18 in 3 weeks and even though I live so far away from a rink I would love to take up ice skating. I plan on moving away from home early next year (2009!) and think that even at 19 years I could take it up and compete at an amatuer level. Thoughts?

2007-12-30 22:54:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ice Skating

Hi, tommorrow i am going skiing for the first time. What should i wear?

top and bottom please. thanks!

2007-12-30 15:40:45 · 5 answers · asked by godog 1 in Snow Skiing

I need some tips and a video to help me out.
I'm going to a small park so i don't have to worry about getting run over, just learning.

2007-12-30 15:06:17 · 4 answers · asked by RawrDinoAh 5 in Snowboarding

Be specific. It would be better if it had a wind breaker layer on the inside, but what ever you think is the best kind. Could you give me the link to a site?

2007-12-30 13:21:46 · 4 answers · asked by AVA!!! 1 in Other - Winter Sports

I use poly.thermals for work and find i still sweat too much against my clothing. Is there any other under garment that is 100% sweatproof?

2007-12-30 09:23:15 · 1 answers · asked by westphalia1 2 in Other - Winter Sports

If so, who is your favorite Ice Skater?

2007-12-30 07:11:20 · 21 answers · asked by jemark 6 in Ice Skating

2007-12-30 06:06:18 · 11 answers · asked by tomjc43 7 in Curling

i can't really thro myslef into the air. I got myslef caught on my video camera and i do't really jump up. My freeleg swings around and not up. What should i do???

2007-12-30 04:58:20 · 6 answers · asked by skittle 1 in Ice Skating

My family are planning to learn how to ski at the snowdome. I told my mum that we should have a 2hr lesson instead of the 55 min lesson because we will learn more. My mum (who has been skiing before) said that it will be boring and we should just have the 55 min lesson and then go on to the recreational slope. However, Is this allowed? are you allowed to go on the recreational slope after just one basic lesson???

2007-12-30 03:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by SkittleStuffed 2 in Snow Skiing

I have a second home in a ski resort so I'm going to be skiing a lot. Last year I went and got my own boots, skis, and polls. I went to a place called surefoot which did a custom mold of my feet. Supposedly it was supposed to hurt when I was breaking in my boots, but it was supposed to be comfortable after that.

I skied for a week or so last year and have skied about a week this year and the bottom of my feet still hurt, especially my right foot. It doesn't hurt as much when I'm actually skiing as when I'm just standing there or in the chair lift.

Should I take the boot back and ask them to adjust it or should I give it more time? Do you think I should try a thicker sock or anything?

2007-12-30 02:38:30 · 7 answers · asked by Tommy 2 in Snow Skiing

So I just bought a used 06/07 152 "el sined" sined snowboard and am wondering about its camber and flex. It hasn't been used much and it's a little on the stiff side, but the guy said it's because it needs to be broken in. And it doesn't have a whole lot of camber. So I'm wondering, does it really only need to be broken in? Does flexibility come with use?

2007-12-29 21:03:28 · 3 answers · asked by jb 2 in Snowboarding

Hi. I am 5' 7'' and i have 240 lbs. How long of a board should i buy. I dont do any tricks or freestyle. I just ride down the mountain. When i rented a board they always gave me a 155 cm board. I was looking at a 161 cm board but i think it is too long. can someone help me please.

2007-12-29 18:27:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

Hey I'm new to snowboarding just had my first lesson and love it I'm thinking of going serious but don't know what size / board i need
I'm ~6' 190lbs size 13 boot and don't want to pay crazy amounts of money just yet

2007-12-29 18:00:11 · 1 answers · asked by Nic R 1 in Snowboarding

I just got my first pair of figure skates and I'm working on breaking them in. One of my friends who's been figure skating for a while recomended using bunga pads, but they are pretty expensive in the pro shop. Does any one know where they sell them for less and does any one else use them?

2007-12-29 16:54:17 · 6 answers · asked by dwarfhampster 2 in Ice Skating

i went snowboarding and got some dirt and grass stains on it. i tried scrubing it off with a sponge but it wouldnt come off. is it good to put it in the washer machine and dry it? thanks

2007-12-29 14:49:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

SKIING vs SNOWBOARDING???

i am a skier.... and damn proud

2007-12-29 12:14:33 · 7 answers · asked by if I may say 2 in Snow Skiing

i've skied once before and i wanted to try to snowboard tommorrow (rent at the summit). would it be safe if i snowboarded down with no experience. or should i stick with skiing this year. suggestions or how to snowboard would be appreciated

2007-12-29 11:32:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

my family went for the first time skiing and snowboarding this past week - we had such a great time
my 6 year old boys took skiing leasons and my 8 year old daughter did snowboarding
they all loved it so I'm sure we will be back soon

how many lessons do you think they would need before they are good enough to go down the smallest trail by themself

2007-12-29 11:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by servant FM 5 in Snow Skiing