| While some novice ice skaters decided to learn ice | | | | Learning how to make an abrupt stop swiftly is one of |
| skating all by themselves which are possible, it is | | | | the key tips for every ice skater - this is called the |
| actually recommended to get some professional | | | | Hockey Stop. Then there are T-Stop, Snowplow Stop, |
| skating lessons if possible. There are many | | | | and also backward T-Stop and other kinds of stopping |
| advantages of taking these lessons and it is not hard | | | | tips which one gets to learn to be a good ice skater.e. |
| to find a skating rink which is near to your home. | | | | Wear warm, comfortable clothing and appropriate |
| Here are what we can share on Ice skating Tips:a. | | | | socks made of microfiber or synthetic are the best for |
| How to fall: Falling is unavoidable especially for new | | | | ice skating. Keep in mind that the rink's temperature is |
| learners in ice skating but falling can be risky at the | | | | 50-60 degrees, therefore a light jacket, sweater, |
| same time. Thus it is valuable to learn how to minimize | | | | windbreaker is advisable. Get some gloves or mitten |
| the risk of injury when falling. Some good tips would be | | | | made of wool or acrylic type is best.f. It is important to |
| to wear ice skating protective gear set such as | | | | make sure you tie your ice skates the correct way. It |
| helmet, wrist, elbow, knee and hips pads to minimize | | | | is best to tie your skates fairly loose at the bottom |
| the impact of the injury.b. Getting professional guidance | | | | part. In the middle part of the skate, where the ankle is, |
| on ice skating if you are a beginner is the most | | | | it is good to pull the laces tight. This will give the |
| important tips of all. This is the only way where the | | | | support that your ankles need to hold you up while you |
| beginner can learn how to fall without injuring himself, | | | | are skating. And at the very top part of the skates, it |
| how to stand still and how to skate properly.c. If you | | | | should be the loosest part so that it will be easier for |
| are skating outside the ring, making sure that the ice is | | | | you to bend your knees which is very important in ice |
| thick enough to support your weight is some basic | | | | skating. |
| pre-skating checking to safe-guard your safety.d. | | | | |