new skates

[Zak]

I have bought some new skates and i cant wait to try them out tomorrow 

[Derek]

Are you going to tell us what they are ... ?

Derek

[sweeneytodd]

Oooh cool. Have fun with them.

[Zak]

Belati classics in black, I hope they dont take too long to get comfy.

I will tell you how many times i fall down tomorrow.

Zachary

[Derek]

Well they sound great, good luck tomorrow, I am on the ice too.

Derek

[Zak]

I didnt fall down at all but it did feel diferent, the ice was very smooth this week so it was tricky at first.

How do you tell if your skates are sharp enough, the man in the shop wasnt much help with this?

my lessons start next sunday and i want my skates right.

Zachary

[Derek]

There are two tests that I do to test for sharp skates.

One is to rub your fingernail sideways ACROSS the blade (not lengthways). If sharp, there should be a tiny scraping of nail left on the blade.

The other test, perhaps more important, is to stand on the ice, feet parallel but about shoulder width apart, and try to push your feet out sideways. If sharp, the blades should grip the ice, if blunt they should slide sideways.

However, bear in mind that for your first couple of hours on the ice, you don't really want blades that are too sharp, since you will struggle to turn your feet. After that, you will appreciate the benefit of sharp edges.

Good luck anyway, I know you will be excited, lessons AND new skates ...

Derek