figure skaters and mom helps?

Question

hi. i am an advance skater. this moday oct 8 i went to the advance freestyle sessions and you never belive what happened. let me tell you the other story first. i got skates at ***** Spoorting Good's a year ahalf ago. they have no supoort andi hurt my anckles all the time. Well when went to my sessions the back of my skating boot that connects to the blade is ripping. i need help with my mom
my mom is not the supported mom ever in the world. she is only supporrted in the most gayest thing in the world Girl Scouts. BUt i need to get skates at
http://www.skatebuys.com/donjafrlafis.html?productid=donjafrlafis&channelid=PGRAB.
so advice ishelp

Answer 1

I think you said in another question that you would be starting doubles soon . . . the skate model from your link may still not give you the support you need. Even on the description is says it is for lower level freestyles up to axel. You definitely need higher level skates . . . which will mean you need to buy the boot and blade separately. Besides the boots not giving you support, the blades that come with a skate set won't grip the ice well for the doubles (or possibly even some of the singles depending on how hard a skater you are). It will cost more, but it will be worth it as you will have the "right" equipment for your level (and for your safety!). From what you describe, I'll bet your skating will improve greatly with higher level boots and blades you can rely on!!

I totally agree with pinksk8ergal . . . you really should get your skates fitted by a real skate fitter in a real skate shop! I got my first skates from an inline skate shop and the owner made it sound like he was a total expert on skates (but he definitely was no figure skate expert). It wasn't until months later I discovered my skates were too big (and by then he was out of business). Do your research well and get fitted with the boots in person . . . if you know exactly what you want, you can always get them online if you find a better deal. Me personally, I liked to get my boots sealed and blades mounted by the same person and locally - so if I needed to make any adjustments or had a problem with the work they did, I could always go to that person.

I'm sorry your mom isn't being more supportive of your skating. I guess she may be thinking in terms of "practicality" and what would help with life skills for your future. But we all know sports, including figure skating, is more than just a physical pasttime activity . . . but some people just don't see it that way.

Maybe explain to her how you feel about skating in a way that she can understand. If she's all about "what's more important", tell her what you're learning besides the "jumps". Preserverance, dedication, patience, commitment, challenge, discipline, working towards goals, achievement, etc etc. It's healthy that you are in an exercise regiment now while you're still young AND MOST OF ALL skating makes you feel good inside. Yes, it's important to learn what will make you successful in life, but what is life without happiness?!

Best of luck - I hope it all works out!!!

Answer 2

If you're an advanced skater, I would NEVER go to Dick's Sporting Goods for skates! A) they're never going to carry skates with the proper amount of ankle support for your because they only carry recreational skates, and B) they probably don't have trained staff like a skate shop would with regards to skating. Yeah, sure they can probably tell you all about the latest in soccer cleats, dartboards and footballs, but what do they really know about figure skating......usually not a lot.

I would go to your local skate shop or if you don't know of one, ask skaters and coaches at your rink where they go for skates and supplies. If you have a shop in the area, go there for your skates......don't go to Toys 'R Us or any other chain sports stores. The skate shop will be able to properly fit your foot in a good brand and model of skate boot and blade for your level. It sounds like you're skating in a pair of skates that were made for recreational skating -- hitting the rink or pond a few times a year with the family type of skates. If they're tearing and your ankles hurt, there is probably no where near the amount of ankle support (boot stiffness) that you need. Your skills have probably outgrown your skates and you're trying to do things that your skates were never intended for (and maybe should have gotten better skates a long time ago!!!). :)

As I've told skaters here many times, you need someone to fit you in person to ensure that your skates fit YOU! You don't want to spend all that money on skates and have them cause you problems or hold you back. Go to the shop to AT LEAST get fitted. If you don't want to buy your skates there, don't. If you want to buy them at skatebuys.com, at least you know the size, width and model that will work best for you and your level. If not, you may end up ordering a boot online that you can't feel and try on.....it might not be the correct stiffness for you and you could break them down very quickly and be stuck buying a new pair in a short amount of time. Once you know size, width, brand, model, etc. then shop around. Check prices with your skate shop, check skatebuys.com, check the brand's website and don't forget eBay -- they have new and used skates sometimes at better prices. Also, talk to your coach. He/she should be able to help you out in finding this information. Depending on your level, you may have to also get a recommendation on a blade because higher level boots and blades don't come as a set!

Good luck! :)

Answer 3

Ask your mother why she supports you in Girl Scouts but not in ice skating...

She may not know why herself so give her time to answer. In fact, give her a written note and in that note ask her to take her time but to please write back to you.

By doing this in a note it takes pressure off of you both and removes the potential for emotions to cloud clear thought.

Additionally, she might not realize that you would like to focus more on ice skating than you have in the past so she might be hoping that you will drop the idea of wanting something so expensive. And ice skating is very expensive! I get such a laugh out of people that criticize us moms for "pushing" our kids! Do they know how much this cost?? (And I know there are people out there that do push, but still!)

So if can help her to understand how much you want to skate and how you need good skates to do it really well but do this without emotions getting in the way she might see that you need to be supported in areas other than just the Girl Scouts.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Answer 4

What is your question? I don't understand what your asking really. Also, you said "most gayest", and other than being gramatically incorrect, it is definately not appropriate.
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