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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: Buy Figure skates in London
« Last Post by Lucille on Yesterday at 03:48:05 pm »
I second Al’s in Blackpool, probably the best skate shop in the UK but a long way to go if you’re based in London (5h) which is why I suggested Everglides (1.5h) - they don’t have as much stock as Al’s so I would contact them in advance so they can get in any boot models that might suit you, especially if it’s a day trip for you; they can mount, sharpen and heat mould as
well (and they did once fit me in Edeas when they are totally the wrong shape for my foot but they’re still miles better than most places)
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Pairs Skating / Re: Ice Partner Search - UK location
« Last Post by transmissionoftheflame on Yesterday at 02:08:02 pm »
I don't know why it would have decreased.  I am out of the loop now as far as the "figure skating scene" goes.  Has it recovered the numbers it had before "lockdowns"?
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: What did you achieve this week
« Last Post by transmissionoftheflame on Yesterday at 06:05:33 am »
The spiral also requires strength in muscles that are probably not that intensely used in everyday life.
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: What did you achieve this week
« Last Post by VisuallyImpairedOnIce on March 27, 2024, 10:31:49 pm »
I am short and round, my body is not helping me in any spins! :D


I actually find sit the scarier of the 2 now because of how fast I start going!


Oh, forgot an achievement from last week actually - I managed to get both my spirals nice and high in my spiral sequence. Stretching regularly is definitely helping.
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: What did you achieve this week
« Last Post by transmissionoftheflame on March 27, 2024, 06:25:40 pm »
My coach had me trying to do camel and sit spins for a while.  Complete waste of time - I can't even do a decent upright spin.  My two-footed spin is not bad, though I get dizzy quickly so don't do many.


This week's achievements for me were to get lots of skating in before the Easter holidays make the rinks too busy to be pleasant.
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: What did you achieve this week
« Last Post by black on March 27, 2024, 06:14:03 pm »
Yeah camel spins are the hardest out of the three.

(That is as spinning solo; conjoined with a partner it's probably the sit spin)

The thing that helps for me is plenty of knee bend in the entrance curve; straighten up once you've hooked the spin. And as you mentioned, keeping the leading arm out in front in case of any accidents. I've never fallen on my face, but the thought is always there. Once the spin is stable you can sweep the arms back for aesthetics.

Also I think body proportions affect the sit and camel spins;
-those with longer legs, and shorter torso, they have an advance with the camel; not so much with the sit.
-those with shorter legs, and longer torso, they have an advance with the sit spin, and may find camels spins harder to balance.
Anyone else noticed this?
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Pairs Skating / Ice Partner Search - UK location
« Last Post by black on March 27, 2024, 05:58:44 pm »
https://icepartnersearch.com/searchbyqualities.php
Location = United Kingdom

Only two people are listed (as of today); not so very long ago there used to be about twenty people.

Anybody know, or guess, as to the reason behind the recent decrease?
Also has anybody noticed NISA/BIS promoting pairs/dance partnerships?
I've noticed that Mark Hanretty is including partnered skating in his popular skate camps.
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: Too much too fast?
« Last Post by VisuallyImpairedOnIce on March 24, 2024, 03:03:26 pm »
Oh I'm sorry to hear about the injury!  :(


Glad to read she's in a good boot though - I've known people try jumping in some really questionable skates but Edea Overtures are a good solid boot and yes, should take her quite far  :)
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: Too much too fast?
« Last Post by Newbiemum on March 24, 2024, 02:49:14 pm »
Thanks all 🙂.

She's in Edea Overture at the moment, so they're apparently supportive enough to get her through single jumps etc.

Though it's probably a moot point at the moment as she's torn a hamstring doing the splits in gymnastics without sufficient stretching 🙄
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General Ice Skating Chat / Re: Too much too fast?
« Last Post by transmissionoftheflame on March 24, 2024, 01:10:58 pm »
All good advice and I love your gliding competition idea - such an important skill.
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