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[figureskater10]

Oh right cool.

Sorry, I just asked you that question on the backward sculling post.

so how long have u been skating?

[sweeneytodd]

No problem,  I started  ice skating a year ago last February, so about 16 months,   I had been once or twice before if I  was on holiday or if  My  youth club did a trip,  but never went regular before that.

[figureskater10]

oh rite cool.

where do u skate?

[debrag]

sweeneytodd you have done really well in just over a yr.

I am about to start skating (I'll be 26 in Nov) and want to see how far I can get. I'll be having a 1/2hr lesson each week plus 2hrs practice after, I may try and get another 2hrs in if I have the time & money.

I used to rollerskate as a kid and was quite good unfortunatly they change the rink into a bowling alley and my mum refused to drive me a long way for lessons

[sweeneytodd]

Hi I skate mainly in Nottingham, but do travel around a bit, so make use of any rinks nearby for practise.   I also used to  roller skate so think thats helped my balance quite a bit,  however i have found its made things like jumps and spins harder.   I have had  the same problem with the roller rinks closing or the leisure centres that used to have clubs stopping, which was a real shame but I am really getting into the ice skating now.