Skating school equipment

Congratulations on choosing a great sport! Isn't it wonderful that the ice rinks have opened and skating schools are starting again soon? But where to get equipment for an enthusiastic new skating school student? New or used? What all should you know about?

We listed things that are good to remember when it comes to equipment for a skating school student: skates, skate socks, blade guards, protective equipment, and clothing and accessories .

Also important are the correct lacing of skates, as well as maintenance and sharpening.

The right equipment plays an important role in learning new things in figure skating. Skates should be fitted by a professional if possible to ensure the right size and model. For us at Lucky Skate, a figure skating specialist, it is of paramount importance to be able to offer expert guidance and the right equipment and gear to accelerate your skating hobby - regardless of the age and skill level of the enthusiast.

SKATES

Skate boot: Choosing the right skate is important to make learning new skills as comfortable as possible. The skate boot should be the right size and width, and be suitably supportive, but not too hard - the best fit for your individual foot. The hardness (support level) of the boot is chosen based on an individual overall assessment of the skater's physical size, strength and skill level, and the amount of training. The growth room in a skate boot is correct when an adult finger fits behind the heel - about half a size.

It is therefore worth taking the time to fit models from different skate manufacturers. A used figure skate is often just as good a choice for a beginner as a new skate. However, it is worth buying used skates from a figure skating specialist shop, so that you can be sure that the right model is selected for you. At Lucky Skate, we are happy to help with this expert assessment. You can now also inquire about used skates from us, as we accept certain figure skate models from skating schools for resale in exchange for new skates. You can book an appointment with us for a skate fitting service either on site at our store or with our virtual salesperson.

Blades: Most skates for skating school students have the blade already attached to the skate boot. These figure skates are called set skates. As the skater's skills grow, in more advanced models, the skate boot and blade are selected individually.

SKATING SOCKS

The right sock for skating is either a thin merino wool sock or a thick blend sock. Even small wrinkles in the sock feel uncomfortable while skating and can cause chafing, so choosing the right sock is important.

BLADE GUARDS

Hard blade guards : Blades should be protected with hard blade guards when walking on skates. One-piece blade guards are easy and inexpensive guards that even a small skater can easily put on and off the blades.

Soft blade guards: Blades should be dried carefully with a blade towel after each use. After drying, blades should be protected with soft blade guards so that any remaining moisture is absorbed into the guards and the blades do not rust, break, or stain the inside of the bag and the clothes inside.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Figure skating involves minor falls and bumps, so it is important to protect your head with either a headband or helmet until your skills improve a bit.

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

Equipment: Even though the speed on the ice can be fast at times, falls are inevitable. The right equipment for a skating student can significantly increase the comfort of their training.

Clothing: A thin layer of merino wool is best as a base layer. This can be worn over a leotard and skating suit or pants and a jacket. Polartec is a very good material for this purpose.

Accessories: A hat or headband and warm mittens are also part of the skating school student's equipment.

LACING SKATES

Proper lacing significantly increases skating comfort. The heel cannot lift and the skate feels sturdy, but not too stiff.

Lacing instructions:

1. Open the skates well before starting to lace them.
2. Place your heel firmly on the back of the skate and start lacing.
3. Lacing should be done with firm pulls, but the lacing should not be too tight.
4. The most important part of lacing is to get the ankle area tight enough to keep the heel in place.
5. Remember to position the flap properly before lacing. The lacing should be done from the top of the hooks down. The top of the ankle should not be laced too tightly to allow for good squatting with the skates.

SKATE MAINTENANCE AND SHARPENING

Always use hard blade guards when walking. Dry the blades carefully after each use and put soft blade guards on the blades. Maintaining your skates will extend the life of your skates and maintain their resale value. Skates should only be sharpened by a figure skate service to prevent damage to the blade.

At Lucky Skate, a figure skating specialist, you can get a complete figure skater service - skates, blades, blade attachment, sharpening, maintenance, accessories and clothing - from one place, with solid professionalism.

We also recommend that you read our skate buying guidelines:

>> How to buy skates?

>> Purchase skates remotely

Cheers to the beginning of your skating journey!

Best regards,

The Lucky Skate team