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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

What does one wear when ice skating?

my boyfriend is taking me ice skating and its been YEARS! what do i wear?

What does one wear when ice skating?
Well, first of all, obviously skates. Your own or rental. (Just not new skates) Wear high, thick socks, or your feet will be in real pain. For pants you can wear sweatpants or jeans. If you're confident that you'll stay up, jeans are fine. But if you think you may be falling down a lot, I'd go with sweatpants. Then I would suggest a long sleeve shirt and sweatshirt or jacket. That way, if it's really cold, you'll stay warm, but if you get hot you can still be wearing long sleeves so you don't get cold again. I've worn sweatpants and a t-shirt and been fine. But I've also seen people wear heavy winter coats and gloves. It really depends on the person. Just think about the weather in the winter and decide what's best for you. Also, you may want to pull your hair back. Have fun!!
Reply:just wear something comfortable. jeans, a long sleve shirt, and a light jacket should be fine :) enjoy your time with ur bf
Reply:i have been ice skating all my life and its one of my favorite sports...i would say to make sure to wear socks that will go high enough up your leg that it will be above the skate because sometimes the top of the skate will dig into your leg and it will be uncomfortable, wear your hair up, plus obviously a sweatshirt or light jacket with a t-shirt underneath in case you get warm while skating, and any comfortable pants...have fun! ice skating is always a good time especially going as a couple :-)
Reply:jeans and a sweter
Reply:first if all dont listen to the people who suggest jeans cuz they are soooooooo uncomfortable.


i would rent skates or bring yours if you have some that fit. make sure you get skates that are one or two sizes bigger than your shoe size. you can experiment with different sizes. i would wear sweat pants cuz they are really comfortable. then wear a long sleeve shirt and a good sweatshirt. dont forget gloves but dont wear a hat and scarf. pull your hair into a ponytail or a half pony so its not in your face. wear really thick wool socks so your feet are warm.


have fun with your boyfriend!
Reply:Of course you will either bring ice skates, or most likely rent them there. Were a pair or two of socks, but be sure they go up past your ankle. I hate those kinds but you'll appreciate them because the skates rub around your ankle and it's uncomftorable! Jeans work but your legs will be very cold if you fall. So I'd suggest sweat pants since those are warm and comftorable, but just make sure that they aren't too long. Wear a t-shirt and a sweatshirt, and if you get cold easily, a coat. And I highly suggest gloves. You'll want them! You should leave your hair down to keep your ears warm (if you have long hair) and if you want, a hat but you probably won't need that. Have fun!
Reply:ice skates, you can where jeans but try sweatpants, sweat shirt make sure you are warm or it will not be fun
Reply:make sure your warm, have got thick socks, and are wearing jeans (don't wear sweats the ice soaks righ through)
Reply:ice skating is so romantic..any ways you should wear a cute sweater, rental skates, jeans...or sweat pants (not the ones that are really tight)...oh and dont forget to tie your hair so that it isnt all over your face...good luck.....you can rent skates or bring your own to the place



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What to wear/look cute ice skating????

ok. here is my problem... Im going ice skating with my budds later today.. I want to look cute. So how should I dress, do my hair, make up, the whole nine yrds! Please help quick, and thinks!!

What to wear/look cute ice skating????
Where comfortable pants...like cute sweats or stretchy jeans. And then..wear a hooded shirt under a fleece or something. Pull out the hood so that the hood is over the back of ur fleece. You can also wear a cute scarf over the fleece..just wrap around your neck and let it hang.





You can also wear a colorful hat (if you wear a hat..put ur hair up in two low braids...but if u don't, you should put ur hair up in a high ponytail and curl it with a large curling iron...just let the curls freely fall from ur ponytail.) .but the hat is not necessary unless you get really cold. If you want to wear make up..just put on some foundation, blush, mascara, and lip gloss. Nothing too over the top.





And last...wear long socks and colorful mittens or gloves. :)





If you dont have any of those clothes...then just wear jeans, a sweat shirt, and gloves. Looking good on ice isn't that big a deal..so You'll be fine. Hope I helped. :)
Reply:just wear some cute winter clothes, such as a cardigan, some pants. don't wear jeans, though. wear maybe some gloves and a cute hat or scarf to match it. if you don't have experience in skating, then i wouldn't wear a dress or anything. do your hair in a tight ponytail. the makeup really doesn't matter.
Reply:well i dont wear jeans bc there to tight to skate in soo like sweat pants or something like that
Reply:doesnt matter.


somthing comfy.


jeans, scarf, mittens


idk.


somthing warm and fun!
Reply:I'd say jeans, a sweater and scarf combo if your okay at ice skating (you wouldnt want to be falling with your sweater and get it all wet). I'd say a cute hat and mittens will keep you warm and braids if you like wearing hats/ look good in them or a high ponytail if you dont like them. also, for makeup, well your doing like a sport, so i think you should keep your makeup pretty natual or basic/ whatever you do everyday.
Reply:wots the point cos if ya fall on yar bum yar gonna look silly anyway aint ya lol
Reply:No sweatshirt -- that is NOT cute. Nice sweater, but know that skating can actually warm you up fast! Perhaps a long sleeve T with a layered sweater over it, and a jacket depending on if you are skating outside or in. Make sure your jeans are not too tight to move in, and also that if you fall, you will not be showing your rear in a pair of low rise!


Cute, warm gloves and scarf or hat combo.



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WHAT TO WEAR WHEN GOING ICE SKATING??? *please*answer*?

I'm going ice skating in an indoor rink in about 40 minutes


i'm planning on wearing an under shirt, then a long sleeved shirt hten my warmest sweatshirt, then my jeans and comfy socks. anything else i need? i don't have any gloves

WHAT TO WEAR WHEN GOING ICE SKATING??? *please*answer*?
No, that is about everything you need. maybe if you have a scarf or something just for more warmth and to look cute but if you dont have one what your gonna wear is nice. :D
Reply:i reccomend yoga pants if u have them, if not sweatpants, jeans as a last resort. I wond wear a comfortable t-shirt under ur sweatshirt as u may want to take off ur sweatshirt as I often do at public skating. The sweatshirt is good. Skating is a great activity and I hope u learn to enjoy it as I and many others already have! Best of luck!PS make sure ur socks are thin enough or u will get blisters. I know it seems like thick socks will keep ur feet warmr but they will just give u blisters and they will hurt lol
Reply:don't wear jeans. maybe like stretchy pants or pants that absorb or repel water easily. make sure to wear socks that aren't thick, maybe as thin as panty hose.
Reply:Sounds good to me. Just don't wear socks that are too thick
Reply:I would suggest rather than wearing jeans that you wear sweat pants, because when jeans get wet they get cold. I would also suggest wearing thin polyester/nylon socks. Good luck!
Reply:yoga pants, a shirt and sweater, bring a jacket just in case.
Reply:Ice skates duh
Reply:not jeans, sweatpants are the best, jeans get wet very easily and they get uncomfortable. and make sure your socks are long, past your ankle is the best. good luck!



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Being able to in-line skate helps you being able to ice skate?

Hi,


I was just wondering whether being able to in-line skate gives you an advantage to being able to ice skate?


Thanks,


Hanna

Being able to in-line skate helps you being able to ice skate?
Yes and no. Ice Skating is actually quite different to in-line skating. I actually find it easier to ice skate because you're less restricted and you're able to do more tricks than on in-line skates. But then again in-line skating does help with balance. It's funny, i've been taking lessons for a little while now and the other i tried to skate using in-line skates and i almost fell over!
Reply:Many people who do skating sports also dry land train on in line skates.


I suppose that being able to in line skate would give you an advantage in learning to ice skate.
Reply:It will help you improve your balance, but ice skating does feel different.



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Any tips for figure skating for beginners? Is it harder than regular ice skating?

i know how to ice skate but i want to try figure skating. Any tips for beginners? Important skills? Thanks.

Any tips for figure skating for beginners? Is it harder than regular ice skating?
It's a lot more difficult. To be a good figure skater, you have to have total control of your entire body. A knowledge of physics is beneficial, but you will need some lessons to get anywhere in the sport.
Reply:You can't really learn much without having a lesson first. You may want to check your local figure skating rink to see if they have group lessons. Or, you could do private lessons, but those are much more expensive and most skaters start out with group lessons/
Reply:Take lessons and practice, practice, practice! Check out your local ice rink for group lessons. And don't be afraid to fall down. There are some good books out there, too. The can give you an idea of the basic steps.
Reply:get a private coach.....
Reply:take lessons and dont be afraid to fall. get your own skates and you'll do much better



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What do they mean by "professional" ice skating?

I always hear that figure ice skaters quit competing Olympics and stuff to go off and compete professionally? Like Michelle Kwan or Alexei Yagudin. I thought Olympics was already professional ice skating? Or did I hear it wrong?

What do they mean by "professional" ice skating?
Most skaters you see competing are actually amateurs, in other words 'eligible' skaters for competitions. usually they compete in olympics, worlds (run by International Skating Union, ISU), nationals (eg US nationals), the Grand Prix series, and other competitions.





generally skaters turn professional after a period of competing in amateur competitions, like the recent olympic gold medalist, shizuka arakawa who is now professional. there are also professional competitions, like world professionals, etc. these skaters get paid to do shows also, like stars on ice.





other tours like champions on ice have mainly amateur skaters, who have won eligibile competitions over the past season. sometimes shows combine both amateur and professionals.
Reply:professional ice skating means that you have gone through basics of skating and testing and your certified for teaching or judging or both. and also there isnt such thing of competing professional,
Reply:Once you become a coach and get paid, you are considered a professional.
Reply:Love2skate is right! Listen!
Reply:Seinor level which is amateur level is the level that people go to the olympics. Professional's are like Nancy Kerrigan, and Kristi Yamagouchi, and yes Alexi Yagoudin, but Michelle Kwan hasn't officialy retired yet, so she is still a seinor level skater. Professionals are in skating shows and are paid, for the skating that they do, the only show that has non professionals in it is Champion's on Ice, that show has skaters that are on seinor level right now. Coach's are also considered professional's because they get paid.
Reply:It used to mean that in amateur skating, you could not be paid, and in professional skating, you could. But this is no longer true. you can get paid in amateur skating and all that professional skating means anymore is you can't compete in the Olympics. Usually Profesional skaters perform in shows like Champions on Ice and Stars on Ice.
Reply:professionals skate inly in shows and get paid for it. They do tours and uaully endorse products. they no longer comepete.
Reply:You get paid for it. My answer is short, sweet, and to the point, that sounds like a darn good best answer to me.
Reply:Professional skating is something you do for " profession" and you get paid for, as a living. They usually skate in shows like Stars on Ice
Reply:You heard wrong, olympics are for amateur athletes who generally do not profit from there sport of choice by turning pro they can profit but cannot compete in the olympics, with the exception, or special excemption iven by the governing bodies of sport to hockey, curling, and basketball...
Reply:I am just guessing here...but in my experience, something you do professionally is what you get PAID for. It is my understanding that one must pay a large amount of money to compete in the Olympics, but does not get paid to compete. They will simply win a medal if they are good and go on to do endorsments. Or compete professionally. i guess competing professionally, then would be doing it for monetary prizes. Make sense?
Reply:If you do something professionally, that is your full time job and how you make a living!



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1st time going for ice skating?

Im going for indoor ice skating tomorrow.


Any tips for beginners?


What should i wear?

1st time going for ice skating?
Until you get use to the feeling of the ice stay by the wall and practice moving on it. Slowly take yourself away from the wall when you feel ready. Don't try going backwards or doing fancy things that you may see other people doing. Just focus on gliding forward keeping your body up and arms out. When you get better and well balance you won't have to get your arms out.





Wear:


-long pants that are stretchy and comfertable


-a long sleeve shirt


-a sweatshirt that you can take off if you get to hot
Reply:winter clothes and make sure u tie the skates tight
Reply:It's not as hard as it looks, as long as you don't try to do anything fancy.


you'll probaly fall a few times, but it's nothing that bad.


wear something warm, and make sure your skates fit right.
Reply:I would have to say the first couple of times stay by the wall and then you should try to get closer to the middle and don't try to fall if you fall then just get right back up and try again.i would wear some pants,two jackets,2 shirts,beanie,gloves, and you are set to go.
Reply:gloves


scarf


socks


not jeans
Reply:stay close to the wall


don't make a big deal if you fall, maybe someone didnt see


were long sleeve clothing
Reply:Tips:-





Stay onto the side


Tie your skates proper and tight


Skate with friends/family if possible.


Don't be unconfident because if you think you can't do it you fall alot also at first if you want to get off the side take small steps


But just glide =]





Clothes:-


Jumper,Coat,Tracksuit bottoms/jogging bottoms


(NOT JEANS)
Reply:wear layers so when you fall youll have padding and take it slow dont get frustrated
Reply:I figure skate several times every week and my biggest tip for you is to not wear jeans. Where some stretchy sweatpants to keep you warm and not affect your flexibility. Trust me. Gloves are a must, as well as a sweatshirt or fleece. Don't worry about looking like a beginner, because chances are that the other skaters out there are first-timers as well.
Reply:Wear something warm and comftorble. Not like what you would wear every day. Like you should wear sweatpants or something and a jacket. Don't fall.... lol ♥





P.S BRING GLOVES =]
Reply:Plenty of padding and skates that are comfortable with good ankle support.
Reply:long sleeve shirt


jeans... or maybe thick pants... it is cold there so wear gloves... and high socks if you dont have them you can surely borrow them there


it is cold but you sweat bcoz ice skating is exhausting


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Reply:try not to fall lol
Reply:hii☺ you can wear pants and a long sleeved shirt or jacket.. okay the first thing and most important advice that i give to begginers: "Dont be afraid of falling" thik of it.. if you fall you will find out that... ¡Nothing happened if you fall! The biggest injury that a begginer can have is a little bit of pain for 5 sec xD. And other tips.. well, mantain balance, glide, bend your knees:D. Good Luck and hope it helps...
Reply:Wear pants and a long sleeved shirt definently. But don't bundle up too much or you won't be able to move : ) also, when you get on the rink, stay around the edge until you get the hang of it then venture a little closer to the middle.
Reply:Don't be silly and wear a skirt if you're a girl or shorts if you're a guy. Guys generally wear hockey skates while girls go for the figure skates. I would recommend that guys wear figure skates, simply because figure skates have a pick to prevent you from embarassing yourself by falling flat on your face.





For tips:


Don't let your ankles bend inward.


Don't hang onto the boards, you'll just look silly.


Don't hold hands with anyone until you or the person youre holding onto is comfortable skating, otherwise if you fall you'll take him or her down with you!



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