Sage-Tips

Should I buy ice skates as a beginner?

Hockey skates are fast and maneuverable and offer good support of the foot, making them a good choice for beginners. Hybrid ice skates are with their soft-boot also a good choice for beginners who are only interested in using them for cozy rides.

How long does it take to get used to new hockey skates?

For most people it will take about 12 hours to break in a pair of skates over the course of roughly a month. Start out with shorter skate adventures and build up to longer skate adventures.

Is it ever too late to learn how do you ice skate?

You may follow figure skating competitions during the winter Olympics or enjoy watching your favorite hockey team square off against its rivals — but do you skate yourself? It’s never too late to learn. You can learn to ice skate at any age. Learn more about the benefits of this fun and invigorating winter activity.

Is hockey or figure skating harder?

When people watch Olympic figure skating, they often think, Wow, that skirt is a little short. But, the reality is that figure skating is far more difficult than hockey in the terms of technicality, equal access to practice times, and cost.

How do you break in new skates fast?

Carefully heat the boot with a hair dryer, taking care not to stay in one spot too long. Then put on a pair of socks (gotta protect those feet!), slip on the boots, and lace ’em up. Wear for 5 minutes and they’ll mold to your feet.

What is the oldest age to start ice skating?

In general, in competitive figure skating, anyone over 25 is considered a veteran and most of the skaters quit competing well before they turn 30. In one of the other articles, I explained what is the best age to start figure skating and when most Olympic champions first stepped on the ice – at 4-6 years old.

What is the best age to start ice skating?

In the figure skating world it’s known that 4, 5 and 6 years old is a good age to start ice skating lessons. 4-6-year-old children pick things up quickly, they learn basic ice skating moves a lot faster than most 2-3-year-olds.

Why do figure skates have toe picks?

They are a hockey player’s number one nemesis: the dreaded toe pick. Toe picks are located at the front end of a figure skate. They’re small, sawlike ridges at the front of a skate that assist figure skaters in executing their tricks, jumps and lands on the ice.

Why choose recrecreational skates?

Recreational skating is an important service to any community, as is the convenience of providing a quality rental skate. Becker Arena Products offers quality rental skates manufactured to withstand the use and abuse of the general public.

What is the difference between hockey skates and recreational skates?

Recreational skating: Recreational skating is when you go into a rink or on a frozen lake for fun and play. This is where you can learn your skating skills. Hockey: Hockey skates are meant to help with agility on the ice for the game of hockey.

What is the difference between figure skating and speed skating?

Figure Skating: The sport of figure skating requires skates that are tall and blades that are narrow in order to get the graceful skills. Figure skates have toe picks on the front. Speed Skating: Speed skates are built for speed.

Can I store my rental skates in my MSR skate racking?

Don’t forget to ask about our MSR Skate Racking system to store those rental skates. Not sure what you need? Have a look through our catalog or talk to one of our representatives. Call Becker Arena Products at 800-234-5522 to place your order today!