Choosing skates for figure skating is not an easy task. Skates can be quite expensive. Incorrectly selected, they can cause inconvenience to the child and discourage him from playing sports. The purchase of children's figure skates must be approached very carefully.
Instructions
Step 1
You should not start figure skating with the immediate purchase of figure skates. Give your child the opportunity to practice rented ice skates. This opportunity is provided by almost all paid ice rinks. This approach will allow you to select in advance the optimal size and shape of the skates, finally find out whether the child wants to practice this sport and whether the skates purchased will be in demand later.
Step 2
Pay attention to the skate sizes, they do not match the traditional shoe sizes. In addition, skate size markings may differ depending on the manufacturer, for example, the 26th shoe size may correspond to skates in sizes Y8 or Y9. If you buy skates in a store, ask the sellers if they have measuring rulers from the respective manufacturers. If you order skates online, be sure to check the size chart of the manufacturer whose skates you have chosen.
Step 3
You should not be guided only by the size of the skates, be sure to let the child try them on, while measuring on both feet. Properly fitting skates should not fit too tightly, but they should not be loose either. The toes should only lightly touch the tip of the skates.
Step 4
Many parents mistakenly believe that the more expensive and more professional the skates are, the easier it will be for the child to skate on them and the faster he will learn to figure skate. If your child is just starting out, it is necessary to select the appropriate skates for beginners, they are much cheaper, but it is better to learn to skate on them. Professional skates, as a rule, have a fairly stiff boot, they are designed to perform special exercises, such as jumping. An inexperienced person can easily twist their ankle.
Step 5
Quite often, skates are sold collapsible, in which case the boot and blade are purchased separately. Experienced skaters are most likely to choose this way of choosing the hardness of the blade. Kids' beginner skates are usually supplied pre-assembled with a blade that is not sharpened. Before using, be sure to sharpen them using the services of an appropriate master.
