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It allows that skater to shift his/her weight from their heel, to the balls of their feet. Also allows you to turn your foot while it is on the ice.
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Are speed skates hockey skates or figure skates the longest?
Speed Skates have the longest blade.
What is faster speed skates or hockey skates?
speed
What are the differences between speed skates and figure skates?
The speed skates have longer blades
Can you skate faster on hockey skates or speed skates?
Speed skates are designed to fast. The skates are designed with alot of aerdynamics , but must be comfortable to. The answer is speed skates because they have longer blades making turning sharp harder but holding a fast speed easier and in more control.
Who do speed skaters and figure-skaters wear different kinds of skates?
They're used for different purposes-- figure skates for jumps and spins and speed skates for speed.
Why do figure skates have a toe pick and not hockey skates?
That's because hockey skates are mainly for speed, and toe picks slow you down, and figure skates have toe picks which gives you more control.
What is meaning of getting skates on?
It means speed up or hurry up. If you put skates on (not literally) you'll go faster.
Where you play skating?
speed skates can be PLAYED IN RINK AND ON ROAD
What is the average speed of a Tortoise wearing roller skates?
Depends
Where do you play skating?
speed skates can be PLAYED IN RINK AND ON ROAD
How many kinds of roller skates are there?
Generally, there are two main kinds of roller skates: in-lines and quads. In-lines are made for speed, and quads are made for performing tricks. There are several classifications of skates: One kind of skates are 'aggressive' skates. These have hard boots and small wheels. These are used for dangerous stunts such as hand rail slides or stair jumps. Generally, only extremely advanced skaters use these skates. On the other hand, 'recreational skates' are generally used for beginners. They are built for comfort and durability. These are often confused with 'fitness' skates, which are reserved for those who Rollerblade often. There is another group of skates, called 'speed' skates. Their design varies, but they are generally used for sports.
What is a speed skater?
someone who skates especially fast, like in hockey.
