[header] How to buy ice skates [title] Look for skates that are specific to your child's needs. [step] Hockey skates won't work for figure skating, and figure skates won't work for playing hockey. [substeps] Figure skates have a longer blade and a toe pick on the front, while hockey skates have a curved blade and no pick.
[header] How to buy ice skates [title] Look for skates that are specific to your child's needs. [step] Hockey skates won't work for figure skating, and figure skates won't work for playing hockey. [substeps] Figure skates have a longer blade and a toe pick on the front, while hockey skates have a curved blade and no pick.
Figure skates are more stable than hockey skates and are better for recreational skaters. If you are purchasing a first pair of recreational skates for your child, you're probably better off starting with figure skates. [title] Find skates similar to your child's skates. [step] Figure skates are more than your child can buy. Figure skates are designed to be adapted for many different styles of play. Don't buy skates that are made solely for learning your child's new skills. You can buy hockey skates online or at skate supply stores. [title] Look for skates made for ice activities.