If you can can roller skate or ice skate, then you are already pretty cool. But did you know that you can do almost anything when it comes to being on the ice?
Ice skating is one of the most popular forms of outdoor recreation in North America. In fact, there are world championships held every four years for both ice skating and ski jumping.
And although there are no sanctioned competitions on land, there are definitely competitions on ice. The best skaters spend many hours honing their skills in private leagues and at national competition sites.
This article will focus on specific categories of skaters who can can roller skate or ice skate.
Contents:
Ice skating and roller skating are different
If you can skate, you can ice skate. But if you can roller skate, you can still ice skate. There are many variations of both skating styles.
Ice skating is more of a moving style of skating. You move your feet on the rink to get where you want to go. You also use your hands and knees to move yourself around the rink.
A more basic version of ice skating is known as salomon skating. You use no special equipment other than your feet and bones/knees. This is the version most people start out with!
Canal skates are similar to one footed skates but instead of the other footing using the elliptical shape of a canoe, they use rectangular ones.
Ask an ice skater
When you can ice skate is a question that should be asked by almost every beginner. The answer to this question is yes! There is a term for people who can’t skate but be able to roller skate. It is called skills skating. Skills skating involves being able to change direction, keep your balance, and cover small distances on the ice.
However, before you can skills skate you must ask yourself whether you can roller-skate or not. If the answer is yes, then by all means try it! There are many ways to learn how to roller-skate and many styles of skates so there are many beginners options.
Ask an expert if you have any problems.
Know the difference between ice skates and roller skates
One major difference between ice skates and roller skates is the shape of the skate. Ice skates have thinner, longer blades that rotate when Skaters go down a slope. These blade whiskers help them glide across snow or ice!
Rollers do not have as long a wheelbase as ice skates, so they have thicker wheels that push against the rink floor. These wheelbases must be adjusted to match the height of the Skateer.
Another difference is the type of bindings that are used on the skate. On a roller skate, there are two low mounted binding systems that match the style of skating: one with no thumb rest and one with an adjustable thumb rest.
Learn how to stop on ice skates
Most people stop on ice skates because they can’t stop on a ski or skateboard. If you can stop, then you can learn how to do it on the ice!
The best way to learn how to stop on skates is to practice it in a quiet environment. You can buy many books or DVDs that teach you how to do this.
It takes a little bit of practice, so don’t get too nervous or stressed out early on. Keep your composure and know your limits. Also, keep practicing until you are comfortable!
Can I Roller Skate? Yes! You can now start doing this if you have stopped training on pavement or walking steps! The only way to learn this new skill is in a safe environment with no other skaters or riders.
Learn how to fall onto your arms on ice skates
Most people learn how to fall onto their arms on skates by watching how another person does it. It is very similar to learning how to walk. You must practice this a few times until you learn how to do it!
The way to learn how to fall onto your arms on skates is by creating your own system. You will need a good grip and a good balance of keeping your weight on the skate and having enough weight on the arm to control the movement of the skate.
Having a bad grip or no balance can result in trying to push off with both feet, losing control of the skate and landing with your arms flailing instead of just falling. Having no balance means that you have no control over what part of yourself you are controlling.
Having a good grip and no balance mean that you are placing a lot of force on the skates. When you add both in, it gives you more control which adds more power to your movement.
Learn how to fall onto your bottom on ice skates
Most people learn how to fall onto their bottom on ice skates by practicing it in a few different scenarios. The first scenario is by skating parallel to a slope. You get your blade down, and then you shift your weight forward and you’re off!
The second scenario is by skating heel to toe on an ice rink. When you shift your weight, you move your blade up and down.
The third scenario is by skating forwards and backwards on an ice rink at the same time.
When these three abilities are combined, it can be fun to practice them on the frozen ground of an ice rink.
Try it out!
If you can’t yet try ice skating, don’t be too hard on yourself. There is a lot to know about trying out roller skating for the first time.
Many people make the same mistakes all new skaters make, so there are lots of resources to help you get started. Most of all, stay warm!
You want to go on a warm, sun-downing temperature day to start practicing your new art form. Also, keep your focus and enthusiasm high while you learn how to move on the ice.
If you have some trouble keeping your focus and enthusiasm while practicing at home, try moving up to a larger rink or renting a class at an organized facility. You can also rent a local small rink or open air venue if you have one nearby.
Become professional on either sport
If you can can can start learning how to skate or become professional on ice skates) you should! Both sports are very fun and easy to start practicing at home.
Many parks have designated areas for ice skating or try the local roller skating rink. There are many competitions and even lessons available!
Canoeing is another sport that is very specific to place. Canoeing was originally developed for water, but it is still a good fit if you can canoe!
Canoeing is a specific sport where you actually have to be able to move your body, so if you do not have any experience canoes) look for some sort of instruction where you watch and learn on your own.