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Figure skates serve three different purposes. (1) They have a large toe pick at the front, used for launching the toe jumps: toe loop, flip, and lutz. (2) A skate blade is not flat but concave, with an inside and outside edge. These are used for jumps that take off from an edge (salchow, loop, axel.) The edges of the blade are what allows for stroking, which is needed for maneuvering across the ice and for gathering speed for jumps, spins and lifts. (3) The part of the blade underneath and slightly behind the ball of the foot is what is used to perform spins.
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Why do you need figure skates for figure skating?
yes you can get figure skates but you can also figure skate in normal skates aswell xx
What equipments do you need to figure skate?
Basically just figure skates! Stretchy athletic clothing or figure skating dresses are the usual attire.
What skills do you need in order to figure skate?
Degrees, and special reuirements.
What do you need to be a figure skater?
skates
What equipment do you need to skate?
ice skates...butt padding (I know from expierience)
What piece of equipment do you need to figure skate?
The main thing is: Clothes (of course) Ice skates (*must have. If you don't have them, rent them*) And your happiness. (without happiness you can't skate well. You'll just get frustrated and mess up more. This is from experience.)
How do select hockey skates?
You choose your hockey skates on a few main criteria. The criteria are the skaters level of experience and the budget that you want to stay with-in. Also, the use of the skate will play a role on which skate to select. Ice hockey skates range from beginner to expert level skates. Depending on your skill level, you can narrow down a certain grouping of skates to chose from. If you are a beginner skater then you want to select a beginner skate, the technical aspects will be different then an expert skate. Hockey skates also vary in price, they can can range anywhere from $50-$650. So based on your personal finances, you will have a budget to stay with-in. On a side note, you can usually get a deal on last years model or a close-out model, this way you can get a more technical skate for a lower price. Last, the use of the skate. If you are just going out to pond skate then you need a pair of skates that are comfortable and usually on the lower end of the price range. You will not need skates that are expensive just to go out and have some fun. But if you are a series league skater then you need the higher technical skates.
What equiptment is needed to figure skate?
figure skates and tight clothing, you dont always need a costume, only if your performing. Sometimes gloves are a great idea if your learning or practicing. i preferribly always wear a fleece, sweatpants and gloves.
What equipment use for iceskating?
You need iceskating boots (skates) You also need blade guards for your skates which come in loads of different colours and textures. you will need a skate bag to keep your skates in and you can get leg warmers, ice soakers for your blades, and competition or dance dresses with skin colour tights that go over your skates.
Why does figure skates need to be laced up?
so you won't fall
What kind of equipment do you need for figure skating?
Skates. That's why it's called figure skating. What did you expect?
What equipment is required for a figure skater?
The equipments for figure skating differ. Of course, skates. For the skates you will need guards to protect your blades. If you are planning to compete you will need skates, outfits, music, and lots of support and practice, partner if working with someone, coach, skating rink, and a bunch of happiness.
