If I can roller blade, can I also ice skate? How do I brake?

I'm going ice skating for the first time tomorrow.


I can roller blade just fine, how is ice skating different?


Any tips on how to brake, clothes, or anything else I should know?

If I can roller blade, can I also ice skate? How do I brake?
The ability to roller blade will definitely help you out, but it won't guarantee a strong grasp of ice skating. Certain styles of roller blading do not translate well to the ice, so it's kind of a crap shoot. You have to be conscious of your edges and stay low if you feel like you are going to fall; bend from your knees, not your waist. Make sure your skates fit snuggly; you shouldn't lose circulation, but the fit should be just a notch looser than that.





If you know how to hockey stop on blades, the ice skates should be similar, but just take the stop a little slower. You can also do a plough stop; like in skiing (pizza pie/french fries technique). Spread your legs apart and angle your toes inward while pushing your weight outward from you heels; feet should angle inward at about a 45 degree angle. Bend your knees and sit back a bit... you should at least slow down considerably.





The very skinny girl in green in doing a plough stop in this pic:


http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...


The girl in the very front on this picture, wearing pink is doing a pretty good plough example:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/allenleenyc...


The girl in the foreground in the green dress is doing one here:


http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
Reply:They are similer enough that you shouldn't have any of the typical getting started problems but there are some differences to keep in mind.





Hockey and figure skates (what the places usually rent) have a rocker. Unless your inline skates are set up for doing dance moves and slalom, the wheels will be set flat. The rocker will make them feel like they want to go in random directions. This will let you turn sharper than you probably can on your inlines but it will take some time to get used to.





You use your toe more as part of your stride in ice skating than you do on inlines (assuming that you don't have the bad habit of toe pushing on inlines).





There is much less grip during the push part of your stride than with inlines. If you have a strong push segment of the stride, you may have to back off a bit.





Braking is obviously different.


If you do a T-stop (dragging the side of a skate behind you) on your inlines, it works well on ice.


Lunge turns are also effective and easier on the ice skates because of the rocker.


Spin stops also work well on ice.
Reply:brake by turning ur knees in so ur outer edge skids on the ice.


and i think so.


i started out with a little rollerblading, and i started figure skating and compete 3 competitions a yr and skate 4 times a week.
Reply:well ice skating is alot harder but roller blades are kinda similar to ice skating. well to brake on ice skating is simple you just have to turn to the right or left and stop gliding. and for clothes you could just wear pants and a sweater cause its very cold in an ice rink.
Reply:The two are similar in that you have to push the same way in skates as in rollerblades....push using the sides of your blades instead of your toes, but really, they're very different. I've been figure skating for a long time, but don't claim to be very good on rollerblades! Personally, I think skating on ice is easier. You don't have to worry about rocks and junk or cracks in the sidewalk or hills. It's easier to push and gain speed.





As for stopping, the easiest way to stop on ice is called a snowplow stop. If you have ever gone skiing, this may sound familiar. To do a snowplow stop, point your toes slightly inward to make an upside down V shape and push out to the sides. Keep your arms out for balance and bend your knees. Practice them first just standing still. With your feet about a shoulder width apart, bend your knees, arms out and push out with your feet. Be sure not to let your upper body lean foward or backward.





If you're going skating, I don't recommend wearing jeans. Should you wipe out, the jeans absorb water and won't dry as quickly as sweats or athletic pants. Also you're more flexible in anything but jeans. You'd probably do just fine in sweats, a t-shirt, fleece/sweatshirt and gloves if you're skating indoors.





Also, be sure to tie the ankles of your skates tightest because that is where you need the most support. Have fun!
Reply:i do not think they are that similar but anyways to stop you can put your feet in a T and put pressure on your back foot put yourtoes together a bit making a V shape or if they are NOT hockey boots you will have a toe pick pick your foot up put it behind you on the ice and the toe pick will continuolusly pick the ice untill you stop if all else fails hit the boreds (hands first if possible) attire NOT jeans
Reply:Roller blading is very similar to ice skating. For an Ice Skater, it harder to roller blade because it's on wheels (trust me, i've been in ice competitions!), ane vice versa for roller bladers. To Stop on ice you can turn backwards and lean on your toepicks. An easier way is having one foot in front close to a 90 degree angle to your body making sure your toepick is on the inside (toepicks should most always face each other). Clothes wise, Jeans, t-shirt and sweater is fine, maybe gloves and hat if you're very new to the ice. After a while, you'll get sweaty (believe it or not) so you can take the sweater off. Since i've gone before, i typically wear special tight that go over my boots. Anything else- if you see somebody showing off, aka- spins jumps-, don't try it. It takes a ton of practice. I had one kid try to copy me and he broke his wrist. Rental skates tend to be very uncomfortable so wear comfortable full length socks (no ankle socks- you'll get a blister). Don't look down, you'll lose your balance and if you think you'll fall, go by the wall so you can catch yourself.
Reply:Yep! if you can roller blade you can skate :) to brake you can point your toes together but not to fast or you'll fall over. wear thick socks or you'll get blisters! and if you fall over (everyone does at first...) keep your fingers in, 'cause you don't want them chopped off. if you need any other help just ask the people you're with.


Oh, and most importantly Have Fun!





good luck
Reply:Roller blading is alot easier than ice skating. You should be able to do it but you won't be able to stop as easily.





Just remember to push the front of your skate down towards the ice to slow yourself down.





Keep a steady pace, and you need to move your legs a bit differently, keep your feet on the ground more than you would if you were rollerblading and sway your hips a bit more to push yourself along the ice.
Reply:thats how i strted, i used to rollarblade, i switched over to ice skating, to snow u kinda put ur foot forward....or go into the wall, either way works, the diff is that ice is alot more slippery. wear gloves, very important, if u fall, its very cold...also, wear sweatpants....u dont wanna rip jeans...it aint pretty....oh, n thick socks...
Reply:It's about the same. Just use strike 2 to move on the ice. To brake, do t-stop. if you r afraid of falling, i advise u to move in a v.



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