How do ice skaters glide so smooth across the ice?

Answer 1

The weight of a skater is concentrated in the thin blades of the skate, which exert enough pressure on the ice to cause some of it to melt. The water then lubricates the skate, which moves almost frictionlessly across the ice. Even without lubrication, ice tends to be quite slippery. So as long as the skater can remain balanced, the movement is quite smooth.

Answer 2

the ice blades r made from metal so they can slide, but it is ur balance and agility levels that can make it work, the blades have a toe pick at the front to stop u flying forwards and they keep u firmly stable...:)

Answer 3

The skates melt under your body weight the ice just a little bit to form a thin water film. In other words, the skates glide on a very small water cushion.