I started figure skating as a little kid, but quit after 5 years. If I were to go back to a rink for fun would I still be able to skate? :D
2007-02-03 12:21:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Ice Skating
You should definitely go for it. I skated for almost 17 years as a kid, spent a few years coaching and then went back 12 years later. It took a few sessions to get my feet back under me, but once I did it everything came back and I was competing at adult competitions in less than a year.
2007-02-05 14:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Toby Christiensen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have friends who had never skated before and once on ice, they can still skate easily. It's just in the basics: you stand with slightly bending knees and your skates should be straight and parallel. Then push off slowly until you are used to the ice.
Besides, with 5 years of experience, you shouldn't have any problems coming back on the ice.
2007-02-04 08:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by ngotuan13491nguyengiathieu02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hadn't skated since I was a kid either, but I started again when I was 34, and started playing ice hockey for the first time in my life. I wasn't great, but I had a great time for the next 20 years.
It's like riding a bicycle (on ice).
Go for it, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
2007-02-03 12:34:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!! You'll definitely have an easy time learning to skate again. Your body will remember the movements from before.
2007-02-04 06:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started when I was four then I quite until I was 11. Go for it! Of course you can go back, but be cautiioned that its not like riding a bike. You can't just get on and know everything again.
2007-02-04 09:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by figureicequeen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on long it has been. I think you will still be able to some things. Good luck!!!
2007-02-04 11:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by figureskaterrr(: 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long its been. You probably would be able to do simple stuff though
2007-02-03 12:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by love2figureskate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get back on the ice
2007-02-04 02:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by skatergirl472 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only way to find out is to try! :)
2007-02-05 10:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋