whats the difference between figure skates and hockey ice skates?

Question

whats easyer to ice skate with

Answer 1

Iceskates-They have toe picks on the front of the blade, which are usually made of some type or sturdy and very strong metal. The toe picks used for jumps in figure skating. Figure skating boots are typically made of several layers of leather and the leather is very stiff to provide ankle support for jumps.
Hockey skates-Hockey skates are used for playing the games of ice hockey and ringette. The boot is generally made of molded plastic, leather (often synthetic), and ballistic nylon. Skates used in competitive hockey rarely use molded plastic for the upper boot, as this results in limited mobility. All hockey skates (excepting goaltender's skates) are designed such that they will not cause injury to an opponent, and are fitted with safety blades.

Answer 2

Depends... Are you a beginner? Most beginners think figure skates are easier, primarily because they have relatively flat blades while hockey skates have visibly curved blades. The flat blade means that you'll have to worry a little bit less about falling on your butt (or your head) by accidentally leaning back or putting too much pressure on your heels.

That said, however, if you can remember to always keep your knees a little bent (which is the ideal way to skate on either kind of skate anyway) you will be able to avoid a nasty backwards spill, and then at least in terms of rentals a hockey skate is probably a better choice. This is because you're going to want a lot of ankle support, and rental figure skates are often bad to the point of floppy (if the top of the skate flops over without a foot in it, it has BAD ankle support!).

If you're not a beginner, then there really is no "easier" skate, and your choice depends mostly on what you're interested in doing.

Also... the toepick (pointy bit on the front of a figure skate) is really not intended to be used as a brake, and if you use it as such, you'll make holes and bumpy spots in the ice which could trip you up later...

Answer 3

I like Hockey Skates more..
And I think I read somewhere that Hockey Skates gives a wider turn than a figure skate....
But Really as many guys said...it all depends on what your purpose..and what your motivation..
Mine was to play Hockey..so I didn't even try to use the Figure Skate...

Answer 4

it all depends on what ur doing. if you aren't planning to do spins, or jumps, use the hockey skates. they do not have toe picks, are wider, and are heavier. I found it hard to skate in hockey skates then figure skates although it has been quite sometime since ive used em.

figure skates are more for...figure skating! They have a toe pick, and are more cramped. They kinda squish ur feet, but for some reason i felt i had more control on the ice.

Answer 5

Hockey skates- The blade is thinner than figure skates and not as long. The boot has less ankle support (unless you tie it really tight and loop the laces around the ankle. When you balance its more leaning back than forwards.

Figure skates- The blade is thicker and longer, it also has a toe pick on the end. The boot is softer and generally has more support.

Some people that answered this question have NO CLUE what they are talking about!

Neither one is "easier" It all depends on what you want to do. Would you be interested in playing hockey one day, or are you more interested in figure skating? Pick one or the other and just stick with it.

Answer 6

yeah.....the first girl who answered is wrong...A toe pick is the jagged edge on a figure skate, which is used for figure skaters to jump, it is dug into the ice and that helps vault them into the air. It depends, it would be a really good conversation to figure out which one is easier to skate on. I like figure skates more, because if I tried to do my double lutz in hockey skates...I would be in trouble! Figure skates give a lot of support and most girls wear them. Some males where them too, but I see more girls then guys. And I also see girls wear hockey skates, but mostly guys wear them. I hope you understand! Good Luck!

Answer 7

the first girl who answered is wrong...that jagged edge on the figureskates are for firgueskaters when they jump, its called a toepick. they dig it into the ice and jump off it. i used to take figureskating classes. it actually depends on ur opinion....but ive heard that hockey skates are easier to skate with.... i dont know about the width of the blade...but u would think the one with widest blade would be easier...but thats all wrong. i used to think that. the wider the blade...then that means the more duller. and if ur skates are dull....they will glide and not skate..skating is not the same as gliding...gliding is just sliding across the ice with no movement...gliding is not good!!! u have no control...thats why. but the difference between hockey skates and figure skates...is that figure skates have a longer blade that extends past the ankle.....the hockey skate is rounded at the end of the ankle and that is as far as u go. also the difference....is that figure skates have toepicks used for jumping...and hockey skates don't have them. if u dont know how to skate...i would recommend the hockey skates...cuz most likeley thats what everyone is going to wear because hockey skates are made for makeing a snow plow....gritting across the ice to stop. and then start back up again real quick....and thats because hockey players have to be fast because the teams are going back and forth. a figure skater doesnt have to do all that. but if u already know how to skate....u can skate in figure skates or hockey skates...whatever is better. oh also another differnce is that hockey skates provide ankle support...ibn figure skates u must provide ur ankle support with ur ankles! i prefer figure skates because thats all i have ever skated in...im not a good skater cuz im afraid of falling....but if u try hockey skates when all uve used is figure....u might see a slight difference...cuz the hockey skates i think would be the easiest i believe...because they are made that way. whatever ur preference is. if u dont know how to skate...i suggest u dont do the figure skates...cuz they have that toepick...and if u dont know how to use it and if u dont know how to skate without accidentlay putting it in the ice....u could get injured. when that toepick goes into the ice...it pretty much is stuck there until u take it out...and if u continue to try and skate cuz u dont know its stuck...u will propel urself forward...its like tripping over ur shoelace. but anyways...i told u the differnece....and if u alreayd know how to skate...its ur preference...to me the figures are easier cuz thats just the way i am but ive never tried hockey skates. but if uve never skated before...the easiest might be the hockey. wel from what i read...hockey skates are thinner in the blade. well u can trust them. ive never known that...my dads a hockey player so hes the one who i got into fights with because i didnt know which skates to use. lol but i always thought it was thicker...but really i know for a fact that if the skates are too wide...they will be hard to skate on because they are dull. itsb like trying to skate on ur shoes.





there ya go!!!

maybe sometime ill try the hockey and see for myself. =]

Answer 8

figure skates and hockey skates are very diffrent. Hockey saktes are bigger, usually heavier and you can not control the ammount of fit. they are very stiff, almost like armor. The blade is much narrower and does not have defined inside and outside edges. If you want to start doing some steps other than basci stroking, hockey skated will be very diffucult to use. THere is no toe pick, making jumping impossible.

Figure skates are black for men, white or tan for ladies. The laces allow you to succure the boot snuggly around the foot so you can ajust the amount of support that you need. The blades are longer and wider, with defined "edges" outside and inside. Skaters use these sides of the blade or control thier direction of movment, spining and turning. the toe pick is used for vaulting into the air on jumps.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Figure skates are easier to use, and the difference is figure skates blades are longer, and have a toe pick. That makes them easier to balance in which makes it easier to skate in them. Hockey skates are shorter and have a very curved blade which makes it easier to fall backwards or forwards in.