Top Mistakes Skaters Make When Renting Ice Skates

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I'm counting down the top mistakes people make when renting ice skates. These mistakes can cost you time and money. You've probably made a few of these mistakes. Watch this video so that you don't make any additional mistakes when ice skating in rental skates.
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@Stickyickyslapshot 9 ай бұрын

I'm a skateboarder and have a really good balance. I thought ice skating would be easy. I tried to do a hockey stop in rentals, long story short I tore my rotator cuff from landing on my shoulder so hard 😅😂 I'm hooked!! I can't wait to go ice skating again!! I'm definitely buying my own skates first

9 ай бұрын

OH NO! I hope you heal quick! Definitely get your own skates and take some lessons too 😉

@MarieJesne Жыл бұрын

As someone who's worked behind the rental counter I would always be happy to give out a different pair of skates, don't feel embarrassed to ask. Most of the time it was so busy that I wouldn't even notice the flaws of the skate, was just trying to keep up with the line and not make people wait too long. But as you said in the vid, the next pair may not be so good either, I guess it depends on the rink but where I worked pretty much all the skates were worn out and dull. Especially the small and average sized skates -- the larger sizes (like 11 and up) were generally a bit better since fewer people fit those. I was at an outdoor rink and we had a super limited budget since our profit each year was very weather dependent.

Жыл бұрын

That is the case with the rinks that I coach out of too. Most of the skates are worn out, with bad laces, and dull blades. The more common sizes are the worst! The smaller and larger sizes are a bit better because they are not used as often. In my experience, rinks don't replace rental skates for many, many years and try to get the most out of every dollar they invest in them. Unfortunately, this translates to a poor customer experience with many people deciding that skating is too difficult and painful. I wish rinks in general would do more to ensure the quality of the rental skate experience. That is why I strongly encourage all skaters to get professionally fitted for their own skates if they plan to skate more than a time or two!

@bradleyolinger1691 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if I mentioned this before, but I had a slight sizing issue with the rentals when I first tried ice skating. I suffer from ingrown nails on the "big" toe on each foot, and after an hour my toes were bloodied. The rentals probably needed to be a half size up, but they served their purpose. As you know, I am seeking my own skates now. It's been a couple years since I've been skating because I only have a seasonal rink locally, but I am looking at traveling once a week for lessons until time comes that I move to a city with a rink(move is pending over the next few months to a year). As a diabetic, my doctors have told me that movement is good for me, so I figure(no pun intended) if I have to exercise, might as well be enjoyable.

@Islaonice Жыл бұрын

When I was at my rink, they gave my sister some skates which were like normal shoes with blades on them. No ankle support, the laces were literally shredded then tied into a knot. This was when I started ice skating so I couldn’t even help her. Sometimes I wish ice skating rinks took better care of skates 🤦‍♀️ Thank you for helping me as always!

Жыл бұрын

I agree that the rinks should take better care of its rental skates, but most won't. That's why I always suggest that you get your own skates from a reputable professional specialty shop!

@Tony1771-yj8mc 2 күн бұрын

Our rink is pretty good. They do sharpen the skates. They can't always keep on top of it but they do send small batches of pairs up to the shop for sharpening. Public skate during the week is two hours and fifteen minutes, three and a half hours weekend evenings. During public skate they zam every 1 hour (takes fifteen minutes) and change direction after each zam. Laces kept up on too. They will not let you walk off the rubber padded area. You have to take the skates off to say, go to your car.

2 күн бұрын

You are lucky! Unfortunately, not all rinks are that diligent.

@Tony1771-yj8mc Күн бұрын

Yeah I worry that the head guy might leave some day, then that diligence is questionable. Though the next guy in line is great also.

@azzahalzahrani7594 8 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Started learning ice skating here!

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

@albondar Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video ! I was impressed with the thoroughness of information - some of these points are pretty nontrivial.

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Ella_RobloxXoXo 7 ай бұрын

Such good advice thank you so much! I am looking at buying ice skates tomorrow but there is only a size 4 and I’m a size 3 hope they fit 💗

7 ай бұрын

Remember that skate sizes are not the same as your shoe size. Typically, you will have to size down. Be sure to go to a reputable skate shop with an experience skate tech that knows how to fit you. Good shops can order the appropriate size! Here's another video that can help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/euCHktiUqMybZqM.html

@coaster-dl1we Жыл бұрын

Just went ice skating and the rental skates had rust on them. no edges. no ankle support. and no toe pick. I saw people skating with their shoes sideways it was terrible!

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, that’s pretty common! It’s so much better to go and get fitted for your own skates 😃

@kiddwentcrazy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I actually just bought my own skates! but i’ll use this to show off my super cool ice skater knowledge to my friends 😌

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting your own skates! Feel free to use the info to impress your friends. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@kiddwentcrazy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! and no problem, love your vids! Thanks for giving us so much information?

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are very welcome!

@duncan4260 9 күн бұрын

My one, hitting the ice after years and years away...if you used to use hockey skates, make sure you get the same type. You dont want muscle memory to kick in and go full hockey strides, hit a pick on figure skates and utterly eat the ice in a sudden faceplant. I have done this...I dont reccomend 😅

9 күн бұрын

Absolutely! I did a video about the differences between hockey skates and figure skates: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bqtxiNaQp6q3hqs.html

@duncan4260 9 күн бұрын

Yep, went back to hockey skates and buying a new pair for good soon after. Breaking years of muscle memory wasn't going to happen.

9 күн бұрын

@duncan4260 it’s easier to switch from figure skates to hockey skates.

@stevenweigand7153 Жыл бұрын

I was just at an ice arena and got rental skates. Trouble is, I'm at a half size optimally, but they only had full sizes. So I had to go half a size up. That's what the extra sock is for. I wore two socks, so the fit was not bad. Now here's the fun part. The lip around the top of the ankle of the boot actually sliced into my ankle. I still have a cut there a week later. And that was the best skate I tried on, after going through 3 different pairs. Time to get my own skates, eh?

Жыл бұрын

I would recommend that you size down and wear thin socks. But, it may be time to get your own skates!

@NoThankUBeQuiet Жыл бұрын

@Aimée Ricca I mean my skates fit my feet fine but I cannot for the life of me get the ankles tight enough if a little bit of extra padding helps I'm gonna keep doing it. I don't have any goals to compete or really do anything but learn

Жыл бұрын

Have you watched my video about tying skates? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpp1qKmT3NKaeYk.html

@vilijakontrimaite1246 Жыл бұрын

In Lithuania the biggest problemis that men skates for figure skating do not exist :( In rental for men they'll give you only ice hockey skates. Also, in sports shops they sell only women skates for figure skating :(

Жыл бұрын

You can always request figure-style skates! In the US, rental figure skates are also in women's sizes. For purchase, you want to go to a speciality store that can order what you need.

@dormantrabbits 2 жыл бұрын

The last time I used rental skates, they smelled like something died in them, the laces were waaaaay too long, and skating on them felt like I taped butter knives to my feet. NEVER AGAIN!

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, that is pretty common. But, it's important to know that the experience is so much different when you have your own properly fitted skates.

Жыл бұрын

I hear you and feel your pain! I wish that rinks would replace them more often and do proper maintenance!

@stephanieweingarten7934 3 ай бұрын

When I started skating a few years ago I only wore rental skates once. Went and got myself my own pair of skates right after that first time on the ice. Those were definitely better. Skated in beginners hockey skates for about half a season and then got custom fitted skates. Rental skates are just 🤢

3 ай бұрын

Rental skates don't usually provide a great experience.

@Princesspeachfan456 Жыл бұрын

Odd, my local ice rink told me to ask for my normal shoe size and my group (I was going as a trip) old me it was best to wear thick socks. Edit: my local ice rink gives the skates out for free.

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like they don’t really know that skates run big and should be tight!

@Mariannab. Жыл бұрын

When I got my ice skates 2 weeks ago ish I wanted the ice flys, but because I told the guy that was helping me In that moment when I was just looking I told him I could do a waltz jump so he recommended the Ella’s or the diamonds but really I needed an emerald or a sparkle snow

Жыл бұрын

You should definitely discuss this with your coach. I don't generally suggest the entry level Riedell skates because I feel there are other options that work better for most skaters. Depending on your size there are options from Edea that are less expensive than the Ice Fly such as the Chorus, Overture, Wave, and Movato. If the shop is an authorized Edea dealer they would better be able to assist you!

@Mariannab. Жыл бұрын

@ well, I went to the store not asking for assistance and not knowing there were different levels of ice skates and I thought the ice fly was so pretty, and I wanted it, but I do need entry level skates cus I can bearly do a backwards 2 foot glide

Жыл бұрын

@@Mariannab. Got it! It's best to speak with your coach, group lesson instructor, or the skating director to get a recommendation of the best place to go to purchase skates :)

@Mariannab. Жыл бұрын

@ I don’t really have a coach, I just go to free skate and my figure skater Bestie coaches me and she helped me then I got a skate technician to help me

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend that all skaters work with a professional coach. Figure skating is a sport that requires professional supervision for safety and proper progression.

@patricknedz 6 ай бұрын

I recently watched your other video of the mistakes when buying skates and stated that I had trouble using the skates with laces when I rented them at a rink and you recommended this video. Would you say I should give the lace skates another try when I buy my own? I was going to buy the kind with buckles but your other video mentioned those aren’t the best. I want something in good quality that would give me the best performance.

6 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely go for skates with laces when purchasing your own! Make sure that you get fitted for your skates by a professional in a specialty shop, rather than purchasing online or in a big box store like Dick's or WalMart.

@sparkle_dream 2 жыл бұрын

I live in a country where ice skating isn‘t as popular and I don‘t have any skate shops near me do you have good websides you could recommend since i‘m not sure if amazon is such a great source for buying my first pair of ice skates

2 жыл бұрын

Believe it, or not, it’s not terribly popular in the US either! It can be really difficult to find a good tech no matter where you live! But, if you have an ice rink, chances are there is somewhere you can go! After all, where will you get your skates sharpened and shaped? Check with your coach. And view this video: No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9eJoKiDqJvYl58.html

@Me_______ 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m a fellow figure skater myself and I wanted to ask you, how do you get yourself to fall? I cannot get myself to go fast enough or do harder stuff because I don’t want to fall. I look around the rink to find many other people falling (hard!) and getting up like it’s nothing when I barely hit my knee and almost cry. Is it just high pain tolerance or are there some tips or tricks? Please tell me your secret!

2 жыл бұрын

The first thing we teach skaters is how to fall properly. Was this not taught to you?

@Me_______ 2 жыл бұрын

It probably was taught to me but I learned how to skate at a very young age then took a break, once I picked up the hobby again I must’ve known how to skate from muscle memory! So, once I picked up the hobby again I must’ve not been taught that.

2 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be the very first thing that a coach teaches.

@NoThankUBeQuiet Жыл бұрын

@Aimée Ricca That doesn't help. I mean great I know how to fall I still don't WANT to fall. Just because you learn it doesn't mean you aren't gonna try to avoid it mentally.

Жыл бұрын

No one wants to fall! But everyone does fall. It helps to get used to it and not fight it. Things we do by instinct to avoid falling can cause injuries worse than actually falling. Just go with it 😉

@YT0091 5 ай бұрын

1. You rented skates. Seriously, I get it. You want to try skating out because you aren't sure if it's for you. The problem is rentals are always complete trash. You have a bad experience and think it's not for you. If you can barrow some skates or even get a cheap used pair, you would be way better off. With that used pair you can ensure it has a fresh sharpening on it. Makes all the difference in the world.

@arabellabreeze1804 Жыл бұрын

Hello Aimee, I’ve been having severe pain with wearing a 7 in skates. The weird thing is, it feels snug on the foot and I can wiggle my toes, however, the ball of my angle is being crushed in the boot. Today, I wore padding but it still was being crushed to much. The rest of my foot feels perfectly fine though. Do I need a bigger size? Is the ball of my ankle a little bigger than others?

Жыл бұрын

I'm unsure what the ball of your ankle is. But, it sounds as if you could benefit from getting fitted by a professional tech that can order you the correct size for your foot and shape the boot as necessary for your comfort. I have a video that explains more about how boots are sized here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8B4bM1zvrLRXXk.html

@icecloudy9087 3 ай бұрын

Ice skating in my country is sth new. So the shoes is..... speechless. It doesnt't have lace to tie on. I mean, NO lace. Well, new design, and I know that the company had tried their best to bring this sport and art to my country.^_^

3 ай бұрын

It very common that rental skates have buckles instead of laces.

@icecloudy9087 3 ай бұрын

@ Ohhh, thank u for the information, thanks to your videos, I found the correct size of the rental skates. Still hadn't got enough saving for a nice pair of skates ^_^

@flyingfish. Жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you think jackson freestyle skates are too advanced for basic 5? Since I only have 1 more level until I'm done with the basic skills portion so I was thinking to just get the freestyles. Is this a bad idea?

Жыл бұрын

It honestly depends! Talk to your coach and get fitted by a professional tech that will help you with recommendations based on your level, age, body composition, and foot shape.

@brianroehrich9913 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been skating 4 months (hockey skates), bought my first pair 3 months ago and found out today they were 4 SIZES too big

Жыл бұрын

Wow! 4 sizes too big! Have you seen my other videos about buying skates?

@lilibethramirez2756 Жыл бұрын

I'd appreciate it if you could help me on this. So i went ice skating for the first time a few days ago and I'm an 8.5 on shoes so I went with an 8. I even tried my friend's 9 to make sure the 8 was not too small. After just 10 minutes both skates were really uncomfortable. they were hurting both sides of my ankles. it felt like my foot was being squished on each side and my blood circulation stooped.

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to tell without seeing the issue. But, if you wore thin socks (that were not bunched up), didn't have your pants tucked into the top of the skates, your toes were brushing the front (but not squished), your foot wasn't sliding around from side to side, and your heel wasn't rising up. and the skates was tied nice and tight, a few things are possible: 1. It could be a broken down boot that wasn't offering enough support for your height, weight, and body composition. 2. The boot could be twisted or the the blade could be torqued. 3. The boot was too narrow for the width of your foot. 4. All of the above. If you want to keep skating and the rental skates are not working for you, I suggest that you look into getting fitting for your own skates. I have a bunch of videos that can help you here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLhIvo-BmGcaWrdSOyrzbgzakn8HtnAGqV

@lilibethramirez2756 Жыл бұрын

@ thank you! i think it was the rental skates that were no good for support because my friend also had this issue. i will check the other videos out!

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Rental skates can make or break your experience!

@nataliee_etc Жыл бұрын

At this point I’ve gone up to the counter 15 times

Жыл бұрын

I know that rental skates can be frustrating! It might be time to get your own skates soon.

@lisabaltzer4190 8 ай бұрын

I wear a woman’s 4 1/2 street shoe, but only a size 3 Reidell skate.

8 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s common!

@hheyyitsmiikan482 8 ай бұрын

Are Jackson mystique 1490 skates any good?

8 ай бұрын

Jackson Mystique is a beginner skate that offers light support that is appropriate for most basic skills skaters.

@Ella_RobloxXoXo 7 ай бұрын

Once my rental skates had no insoles and the blade was falling of 😭

7 ай бұрын

I’ve seen that happen! I’m sorry you experienced that!

@mariavittoriacristiano1227 7 ай бұрын

I don't know...in here (Italy) they're the same size or a little bit smaller😮

7 ай бұрын

It varies by manufacturer. In North America, most rental skates are produced by Jackson or Riedell.

@sxnsetrblx1523 6 ай бұрын

I really wanna get my own skates, but my feet are still growing bc im in the pre teen phase of puberty, and it makes me sad that if i buy some for my birthday, i wont use them till next year! Because my birthday is in January, and god knkws if they will still fit me or not! Its scary!

6 ай бұрын

Why not wait until you are ready to skate to purchase them?

@hearala 5 ай бұрын

top mistakes when renting rental ice skates: renting the skates

@sakula5605 Жыл бұрын

Жыл бұрын

Hello

@megalonrulez 6 ай бұрын

The first mistake is actually using rental ice skates at all. These are always awful. Purchase some decent ice skates.

6 ай бұрын

😍😉

@UhmActually. Жыл бұрын

1:21

@UhmActually. Жыл бұрын

this time was just for myself lol don't mind it

@easy_eight2810 6 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm from Hanoi, Vietnam and just recently got an interest in ice skating. My city is tropical and only has 1 indoor ice ring, I wear those blue rental skates with black plastic straps and I just got two blisters on the inward side of my foot likely due me being flat footed. There are no shops in the country where I can buy my own skates, so I'm just planning on wearing a tighter size and bring in thinner socks next time. If that doesn't work either, then I guess I will have to skate until blisters turn into calluses 🥲

6 ай бұрын

Blisters result from increased pressure that is more intense for a shorter period of time than the pressure that causes a callus. Blisters do not always become calluses. Blisters and calluses that are untreated may become infected and turn into non-healing wounds. I highly recommend that you look into purchasing skates of your own even if you have to order them. I also suggest that you look into orthopedic insoles. I have another video that may help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9eJoKiDqJvYl58.html

@easy_eight2810 6 ай бұрын

@ Thanks. Perhaps I'll get some insoles first