What other activity can be more fun and winter, but ice skating ?! But a lot of advantages: first, active - not lying on the couch, increasing zhirok and move and, on the contrary, it accelerates, grow thin; secondly, sports - muscle tone; Third, it's just fun and cool!
What skates to choose?
But going to the rink, you need to decide on some issues. The most important of them (in addition to the basic question of every woman - "what to wear?"): How to choose a good skates? Of course, you can take a rental skates at the rink - there is such a service. But there are many factors, not to do so: and quality skates there usually is not much, and someone has already worn them before you, and ... so who knows?
So, we proceed to the choice of skates. Firstly, the skates are of two types - for figure skaters and hockey players. Distinguish them easily: on figure skates in front on the blade has teeth, and hockey - even. Girls on the rink, perhaps more suited curly - of course, if you go there do not go chasing the puck.
Selection criteria
The easiest way to navigate, good before you skate or not - look at the cost. If the horses are in the area of 40-50 dollars - this is probably not the highest quality product. Typically, the shoes are made of plastic and freezing temperatures can easily crack when struck. Plastic outsole also serve you for long. These skates are suitable for those who are not going to get involved in ice amusements - but 3-5 times over the winter to go to the rink they probably suffice.
Skates, which cost ranges from 50-90 dollars, will be better quality. Shoes of such a product is stitched leatherette, but inside there is a leather lining. Blade they are not very dense, sharpen necessary through once or twice. Manufacturer typically China. These skates are suitable for those planning to visit the ice rink several times a month - for example, at the weekend.
Price starts from good skates $ 100. These skates have a high boot that is already sewn leather. The skin should be soft but firm, in order to not peremerzala sub-zero temperatures. Blade skates gleams in such a noble matt sheen. It does not have to sharpen often - it is adapted for active use.
Important details
When choosing skates as there are some nuances, not knowing that, your purchase will result in bitter disappointment.
For example, horses must be half a size larger than the shoes you usually wear. This is due to the fact that horses are usually put on thick socks - because the shoes must be hard to keep your foot snug and solid shoes and walking is not very convenient, is not that ride ...
When you measures the skates will certainly need to get up and stand in them. If you have any slightest discomfort - look for others. On the ice, this feeling will increase by several times!
It must be remembered also that when you put on skates for the first time, you need a little "carry" them. You would not jump into the new skate - may appear unnecessary bends and cracks.
By the way, do not forget to tie up the laces - leather tends to stretch, and this leads to the fact that while the skates sitting loosely on the foot, which have in any case should not.
So the cornerstone of you now know. The case for small - to buy skates and forth to master ice space!
Author: Julia Boltneva
Women's magazine JustLady