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Women have to have skirts, but there are no restrictions on how skaters incorporate this into the outfit. Men are not allowed to wear tights,… Read More »Do Figure Skaters Get Judged On Their Costumes?

Hockey skate blades are sharp enough to cut someone when swung at high speeds but also dull enough that you could softly run your fingers… Read More »Can A Hockey Skate Cut You?

To recap – skates are sharp but not nearly as sharp as a knife or a blade, you can run your finger over them gently… Read More »How Sharp Are Speed Ice Skates?

As an Olympic sport, figure skating comprises the following disciplines: Singles competitions for men and for women (previously referred to as “ladies” in ISU rulebooks… Read More »Can Men Figure Skate?

Prices range from below $150 for recreational skates, and upwards of $150 for skating classes ice skates. Advanced level figure skates with a better level… Read More »How Much Does A Pair Of Professional Ice Skates Cost?

“Ice can be rough when you’re falling, especially when you’re factoring the height at which we fall from and the momentum from our rotations,” Nagasu… Read More »Why Are Figure Skaters Wearing Gloves In The 2022 Olympics?

Leggings and yoga gear are common sights at practice rinks. But in competition, gender-coded costumes still prevail. Last weekend, one of the buzzier stories out… Read More »Do Ice Skaters Wear Leggings?

Sweatpants or leggings are a great option for skating as they keep your whole leg covered and are also stretchy to allow for free-range movements.… Read More »Can You Figure Skate In Sweatpants?

The average American female figure skater, for example, is a petite 5’3″ and 108 pounds. These athletes can range from very tall to very short.… Read More »Are Figure Skaters Tall Or Short?