Ice skating can develop a child's sense of balance, endurance, excellent posture and speed of reaction, not to mention how much benefit and joy a joint trip to the rink or sports section will bring. But the choice of the right equipment can be delayed, because, despite the variety, it can be very difficult to choose skates that are suitable in all respects.
Instructions
Step 1
Be sure to fit your skates to the exact size to avoid injury and to keep your child's foot comfortable. It is advisable to try on a tight, but not too thick sock, approximately the same as he will wear on the rink. Carefully lace up the selected skates right in the store and see if the heel fits snugly against the heel and if the ankle is securely fixed.
Step 2
Decide whether your child is more comfortable with hard or soft skates. Rigid plastic skates securely fix the leg, protecting it from sprains and sprains, but at the same time limit freedom of action. Such skates are preferable for a child who is engaged in the hockey section. Soft skates made of natural or artificial leather are more comfortable to wear and allow you to move more freely, they are best used in the figure skating section and for those who skate occasionally for their own pleasure.
Step 3
Pay attention to the blades, which should have straight edges, good sharpening and a groove along the entire blade. The absence of a groove is permissible only on skates of experienced athletes and is completely excluded in the case when a child is skating. The length of the blade can vary, but remember, the longer it is, the less maneuverability on ice.
Step 4
Try to buy skates only in trusted sports stores, giving preference to well-known brands. Cheap analogs and fakes can consist of low-quality materials. Such blades quickly become dull, serrated, rusty, which negatively affects the quality of riding. A pad made of low-quality raw materials does not allow the foot to breathe, does not provide a reliable fixation, and also quickly cracks. All this can lead not only to a short lifespan, but also to the child's injury that could have been avoided.
