Many admire the performances of the skaters. Still, this is not just a beautiful dance, but also high technique and rather complex sports steps. Therefore, figure skating has become the favorite sport of many Russians. If you start to practice figure skating professionally from childhood, then an amateur can always make it his hobby. The most important thing in both cases is to choose the right skates.
Instructions
Step 1
Figure skates have a number of features. Like all skates, curly skates consist of a shoe and a blade. The blade has teeth on the front, since skaters also move on toes, and the teeth also allow athletes to jump, which makes them even more interesting to skate. Of course, you need to learn how to use the prongs. For a hockey player, for example, it will be difficult to do this, because he is used to rolling on smooth, straight blades. Another feature of the figure skate is that the heel correctly distributes the athlete's center of gravity.
Step 2
The top of the boot is most often made of leather. It stretches well, keeps warm and at the same time takes the anatomical shape of the skater's leg. Professional boots are stiffer and are made of several layers of leather.
Step 3
Comfort during skating depends on the lining, therefore, when choosing figure skates, you definitely need to pay attention to this. Professional boots have a cushioning ergonomic padding. On amateur skates, the pad also serves as a heater.
The sole of the boot can be made of plastic or leather. Leather is better at absorbing and keeping warm, but plastic is much lighter.
Step 4
The height of the boot is not a plus right now. Conversely, the lower the boot, the easier it is to squat. But low boots are the lot of professionals, while amateurs are better off not risking an ankle dislocation.
When trying on, be sure to wear a sock, but not very thick. The boot should be comfortable so that nothing chafes anywhere. With your boot laced up, wiggle your foot. If it does not move in the shoe, the heel is securely fixed, then this is ideal. At the slightest discomfort, measure others. And remember that you cannot take shoes for growth!
