Ice skating is a favorite winter recreation for city dwellers. Still would! Excellent mood and energy boost are provided. In addition, the stores have a huge selection of skates. But which ones are right for beginners?
For those who want to start skating, you should pay attention to figure skates, walking or hockey skates.
Figure skates
Figure skates have high lace-up boots that fit tightly around the ankle. This minimizes the risk of injury during sharp turns. Rounded blade extending beyond the heel line for stability on ice. Toe teeth allow you to rotate, take steps. However, these same prongs cause a lot of inconvenience to beginners. They cling to the uneven ice of the city's ice rinks, causing falls. In addition, figure skates do not have insulation. Skating in the cold on an open skating rink will not be comfortable in them. But for an indoor, level skating rink, they will be ideal for beginners.
Walking skates
At first glance, walking skates look like curly skates. However, they have a number of differences. A lower, softer boot that doesn't hold the foot too tightly. The blade is straight underneath, which makes difficult pirouettes impossible. But the main difference is that in many walking models there are no teeth on the toe, and if there are, then they are very short. Due to this, you can ride without clinging to the ice. In addition, walking skates are well insulated, which gives additional comfort on the open skating rink.
Hockey skates
The main difference between hockey skates and the rest is a reinforced boot that reliably protects the foot from impacts. As well as a rounded blade and no teeth on the toe. In addition, the leg in hockey skates is correctly and securely fixed, which allows for a more maneuverable ride. But there is also a minus. Modern ice hockey skates are designed for indoor ice rinks. And at a temperature of minus 20, the glass in which the blade is fixed may burst. Therefore, before purchasing ice hockey skates for an open skating rink, you should consult the seller about the frost resistance of the glass.
If you are a beginner, then you should not order expensive models from specialized sites. It is better to buy skates in a sports store, where consultants will help you choose the best option for you.
