I'm a new to skating, I bought figure skates and i know how to do swivels and stops, and backward skating and the basics. But I want to play hockey. What do you recommend i do to get used to the different blade, i feel like I'm going to fall each time i use them. Also what are good skates to buy for beginners?
2007-03-25 04:28:46 · 8 answers · asked by Colon 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Just practice as much as you can and eventually you will get better or their might be lessons at your local rink on how to hockey skate. Also start roller blading because it is a lot easier on balance and can improve ice skating. Try to get used skates at first before you spend all your money on new ones.
2007-03-25 04:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Josh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to get used to the different blade is to practice. Go out with some friends to a local rink for a public skate. Once you get the hang of it, the fact that you can already skate pretty well on figure skates will make you that much better. When buying skates make sure first off that they are the right size! Each company sizes a little bit different so try them on in a store with people who know what they are talking about and you'll end up with a great pair of skates. For beginners I would recommened a CCM or Bauer skate. Good Luck and have fun!
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2007-03-25 06:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are have you ever played Hockey well My Brother Played Soccer and he is a pretty Strong no wait he joined the Marines when got done playing because he was pretty much a weakling sorry but that sport takes the wind out of the man by just running on long Fields, otherwise they are nothing compared to Hockey Players they bury you to the ground the Ice Rink is short and their Tempers are even Shorter. FACT: HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE TOUGHER THEN SOCCER PLAYER
2016-03-29 03:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned how to skate on Rollerblades first (inline), then go buy all the pads and Bauer skates (those are the best!) and sign yourself up for either a skating class, or a beginner class. then once you think your good enough join a team.
2007-03-26 15:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever you do DO NOT roller blade. it is a bad way to learn how to skate. just practice on figure skates. when you are comfortable on them then move to hockey skates and you will be set. but i would take classes before you play hockey.
2007-03-26 12:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by hooah89d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can ski you can skate, push to the sides instead of using the pickie things to pull yourself forward...make sense?
2007-03-25 07:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Smoothie, aka Mr. SmartAss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to get use to them you must skate on them....alot. Try Bauer.
2007-03-25 05:16:39 · answer #7 · answered by gray_c23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there are no spikes on the toe so be careful for that. for buying just go to a store and see wwhat you like, they let you put them on you know
2007-03-25 05:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by Matt H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋