Knee / Shin Protection

Whether you are a beginner ice skater or know your way around the skating rink, you should know the importance of correct ice skate lacing. The correct way of lacing is essential to lock the foot in its natural position inside the boot. It allows the boot to work in the most efficient way and guarantees the best performance. It prevents your skating boots from premature wear-out, thus extending their life. And let us not ...

As a rule of thumb, smart fitting of ice skates size requires measuring two-foot dimensions – foot length and joint circumference. This is the most advanced and accurate way to measure the ice skate, as it considers the foot length as well as its width and fit. All you will need to get started is a hard surface, a blank piece of paper, a pen or pencil, a tape measure or a ruler, a metric ...

If you want to buy a good pair of figure skates for yourself or your child, there are some things you should consider. After all, the quality of the skates determines how well you or your child can perform while wearing them. Safety is another aspect to consider, as beginners’ lack of proper technique can result in falls and injuries.

Your main priority should be a comfort. So the best thing is to go to the store and try on one model from each model line of each brand. If your feet get cold quickly and you like wearing warmer socks or two pairs, bring them with you. Remember that ice skates have different sizes in length as well as width, so choose a pair that is not too tight and not too loose

For tight turns and quick acceleration, go for a smaller radius that will give you more bite into the ice. However, bear in mind that it will cause greater friction and lessen glide and speed since the edges will dig deeper into the ice. Also, a bigger radius will be less durable and more fragile.

Always wipe and dry the blades after skating to avoid rusting. Remove the dust and moisture from the boots with a microfiber or cotton cloth. In a hurry, use some odor absorbers. They are not only supposed to elicit the excess odors, but also absorb the excess moisture.

Under crisscross lacing. It is the traditional, most common way of tying up ice skates, and it works for most people. Run your laces through the lowest eyelet pair and pull them out even on both sides. Cross each end and push them through the higher pair, feeding under the sides.

If you are buying your first ice skates, the first question you have is ‘What size ice skates should I choose?’ It all depends on the brand of the skates. Generally, hockey skates’ size is 1 to 1.5 sizes smaller than your shoe size. It still differs between manufacturers, but you should know that you won’t have the same size in walking shoes and ice skates.