Figure Skates and Skating Safety

There's no reason to be concerned about the prospect of ice skating; it's a very safe activity, once you heed a few simple safety precautions. Safe skating begins with choosing figure skates that are comfortable and appropriate for your skill level. The sizing guide and product information included on skatemall.com should help you make quick work of this step. Once you get out on the ice, there are a few more precautions to heed:

Always give ample space to the skaters around you. Skaters who are obvious novices should be given even more free space.
If you fall and are unhurt, get up quickly and get out of the way of other skaters. If you are hurt, call out for assistance.
If you notice someone else who has fallen and appears injured, ask if they need help. If so, go for help immediately, preferably leaving someone behind to watch over the injured skater.
Always inquire at the box office if any instructors are available to help you with your skating. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety guidelines related to skating on frozen lakes and ponds before venturing out on these ice surfaces. Most ice rinks have a full school of different skill levels for skaters from beginners to the most advanced. Private lessons are always available for one on one teaching and learning.

Safety guidelines when using quad speed skates are similar, but have other elements that are unique to roller skating. Continue reading through the articles on skatemall.com to learn more about safe skating on wheels.

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Inline or Quad Speed Skates

If you're a skating beginner or you're about to purchase your very first pair of skates, you may be torn between quad skates or inline styles. It's fun and easy to learn on both inline and quad speed skates, but there are a few things to consider before making a purchase decision.

One point is that inline skates generally require more knee strength than quads, so quads are often recommended for younger skaters and people with moderate knee problems. Quads also offer greater maneuverability. Inline Speed Skates are made for racing and can me used both indoors and outdoors depending on the durometer/hardness of the wheels. Inline speed skates are made for skating forward and not for going backwards or doing tricks. Most new speed skates use the have four 100mm wheels. This is the optimum setup for speed.

Inline speed skates generally allow greater top speeds, and they're often an effective way to train for proficiency on figure skates when you're off the ice. They also tend to handle rugged outdoor terrain more easily than quads.

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