What Kind of Ice Skates Should You Buy? | Virtual Ice Skating Coach

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What Kind of Ice Skates Should You Buy? | Virtual Ice Skating Coach

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Welcome to Virtual Ice Skating Coach! Using PolyGlide synthetic ice, we will teach you basic ice skating skills, and recommend the best gear to buy so you can get started on the right foot!
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@Lowdermoomoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Taking my daughter ice skating for her 3rd birthday, and I wanted her to get a pair for her as her present but didn’t know which kind. I had mine professionally fitted but I started when I was 10-11 so I am clueless about toddler skates haha!

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. We are glad we were able to help out, skating with your daughter on her birthday will be a memory the both of you will always cherish! Tell your daughter we said Happy Birthday and have fun skating!

@1219Jeffrey 3 жыл бұрын

What you perhaps forgot to mention Sandy with regard to the differences between Hockey & Figure Skate blades, is the height of some Hockey blades versus Figure Skates, especially when it comes to children's sizes. I've been witness to many public sessions where kids are utilizing Hockey rental skates that have as much as a one inch height difference on the ice when compared to figure blades, with their ankles tied up so tightly that it becomes almost impossible for them to balance correctly and maintain a solid forward motion.

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 10 ай бұрын

The height difference of skates usually does not make a difference with this. Usually new and open skaters make the mistake of getting skates too large which can cause the ankle to sink inward. Your skates should be half size smaller than your regular shoe size. Some skaters have different arches that can also cause a forced inside edge, this can be fixed with an insert. Check with your skate technician if you are having issues with this.

@MminaMaclang 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't really expecting that this video was only for kids because it wasn't in the title haha. Can I ask, for adult skaters, especially for people who are a little heavier, should we buy boots with a support rating above our skill level to support our weight? I was using a beginner boot with not much support to learn basic jumps, you know, just small hops and two-foot jumps for fun, not really as part of any lesson. And the jumping caused a stress fracture for me. I was thinking, could buying higher support rating boots have prevented the injury? Would more expensive boots help prevent future injuries? Or is it just that, y'know, stress fractures happen in high impact sports and changing boots wouldn't have changed the outcome? Would appreciate your opinion on this! Thanks!

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Yes, stress fractures can happen for a variety of reasons in all impact sports. And yes, it is generally is advisable to go up in boot strength a bit to prevent this, but you need to be very careful not to overboot, which can also cause serious problems. We always recommend being fitted by someone who specializes in fitting figure skates, not just hockey skates. If you tell me what area you live in I might be able to recommend someone. BTW we are in the process of putting together a series of videos specifically for adult skaters and will be sure to include boot fitting for adults. I started as an adult skater many decades ago so I totally understand.

@florablake949 Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm a 17 year old girl who loves skating and would like to purchase my very own shoes. I'm a amateur, I've skated a few times in my life (every 3 years for a few hours) so I'm not a total beginner, but level is not serious. Not for hockey use, I would like to practice figure skating on my own. I'm tired of renting them every time I go ice skating somewhere. I have a 90€ budget. Do you have any recommendation for a amateur like me ?

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Glad to hear you want to pursue skating further. If you are planning on jumping and spinning I would go with a higher grade boot like a Reidell or Jackson Ultima; but to keep within your budget try finding a professional skate shop selling them used. Also have them fit you for the skate rather than buying online, Jacksons have a different toe box you might find you like the other skates more. Skates normally fit a half size to a size smaller than your shoe. Hope this helps! Happy Skating!

@hannahbryant9329 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m 18 and have just got back into skating. I did skating lessons from ages 3-12 and getting back into it I have been told I am above entry level already. However, the skates I have are a low end brand and aren’t very good, what would you recommend? My feet are slightly wider than normal.

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

You'll need to be fitted properly by an expert. I would go to a place that specializes in figure skates not some hockey only store. Since your feet are done growing, fit and proper ankle support are key.

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

For older beginners, we recommend these. Sort by price (low to high), anything in the top three rows. Jackson is better for a narrow foot or heel. (full disclosure we get a small commission) shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1103629&u=2737685&m=75822&urllink=skates%2Eguru%2Fproducts%2Fice%2Dskates%2Ftype%2Dof%2Dice%2Dskates%2Frecreational%2Dice%2Dskates%2F%3Forderby%3Dprice&afftrack=

@khalil7491 3 жыл бұрын

Hello i am a 23 years old guy. I wanna start ice skating and really dive into this activity and learn all the moves . Should i buy figure skates or hockey skates . Thank you

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on your goals. If you want to pursue hockey then buy hockey skates, if you want to pursue figure skating buy figure skates. If you've never skated before I would go to a public skating session and rent your desired skates first and see how you like it. For example, if you want to be a figure skater, rent figure skates. If you find it too difficult to deal with a toe pick, switch to hockey skates and see if you like that better.

@khalil7491 3 жыл бұрын

@@virtualiceskatingcoach798 okey thank you so much. Can you recommend any brand of figure skates for men for intermediaire. Thanks in advance

@khalil7491 3 жыл бұрын

@@virtualiceskatingcoach798 okey thank you so much. Can you recommend any brand of figure skates for men for intermediaire. Thanks in advance

@CatDadOmnitrix 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m 12-13 and I want to get started in figure skating but, I want to get skates but I have a limited budget.... any suggestions for good support but cost effective?

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, I can make a recommendation and I will send you a link, but first. would you say that you have a narrow or wide foot?

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

Sort by price (low to high), anything in the top three rows. Jackson is better for a narrow foot or heel. shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1103629&u=2737685&m=75822&urllink=skates%2Eguru%2Fproducts%2Fice%2Dskates%2Ftype%2Dof%2Dice%2Dskates%2Frecreational%2Dice%2Dskates%2F%3Forderby%3Dprice&afftrack=

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 2 жыл бұрын

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@amberbante8605 3 жыл бұрын

I thought skates with double runners aren't being sold anymore. Anyway, I used to have skates similar to the Softec ones, but they were plastic like Rollerblades.

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 2 жыл бұрын

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@virtualiceskatingcoach798 2 жыл бұрын

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@monicajajaj 3 жыл бұрын

I want to watch a vídeo figure skating ⛸vs hockey 🏒

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

The video your commenting on does discuss figure skates vs hockey skates. Enjoy!

@virtualiceskatingcoach798 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Monica! Thank you for your input, we have a few hockey vs figure skating in the editing process, subscribe to be notified when they are up on the channel! Happy Skating! :)

@monicajajaj 3 жыл бұрын

@@virtualiceskatingcoach798 Okay thanks ❤️