- skating 🤝 software engineering; i built an app for figure skaters
hey everyone! i’ve been skating for 20+ years, used to coach, and now work as a software engineer. I built mypassion project Inside Edge, which is basically the overlap of my two passions, and i’m...
94 points32 comments4 d ago
- tips for forward crossovers?
my first time trying crossovers with my coach. i’m not sure why my foot keeps going on that outside edge and no matter how many times she corrected me i still can’t get it off that edge lol. any...
41 points35 comments3 d ago
- Broke my leg on a basic move, now scared to go back on the ice
I started learning to ice skate as an adult this summer through learn-to-skate classes, and I’ve really enjoyed it. At first I was scared, given my lack of athletic training and balance (“What if...
29 points12 comments3 d ago
- Eager to hit the ice!
After 3 years of (long term) rentals with hockey skate, I finally went at it and got myself a pair of skates - tried those out off ice, can't wait to hit the ice tomorrow! \[I know factory...
20 points12 comments4 d ago
- I have the dumbest imposter syndrome ever
I know this is so incredibly stupid but I have imposter syndrome regarding buying/wearing a certain type of ice skate. I’m an adult beginner, 29F and took up skating lessons to lose weight and get...
20 points48 comments7 d ago
- My Scratch Spin has nearly clicked!
I'm on a high from my class this morning! All this time I've been lifting my knee too high doing the spin and it was so difficult to get rid of the bad habit. I had a closed hip and it always...
11 points3 comments4 d ago
- Any tips for figuring out balance on non-dominant leg?
Hi all, absolute beginner skater here. I'm in LTS and I've been trying to work on my scooter pushes and one foot glides, but I'm really finding it challenging to 'unlock' balance on my left leg....
10 points10 comments4 d ago
- Does anyone have advice for balancing skating with being pregnant and having kids?
Hi friends, I started skating about a year ago, and I am currently in adult four. I was never really an athletic person before this, but I am really enjoying skating and the challenge of learning...
10 points14 comments5 d ago
- Need help!
Okay so, I just got skates and I’m trying to assemble some skate guards, but I can’t get it to fit? For reference my skate size is 7,5 half so I don’t need to cut it, but am I just stupid and...
10 points3 comments7 d ago
- 2 Week sit spin progress ✨
9 points0 comments1 d ago