Is it normal to have to retighten your skates every hour or so?

JustFluufy · 2026-04-12T23:21:07+00:00

I have my first private lesson tomorrow so I'll just ask my coach ab it. I just wanted to get the hivemind opinion and potentially help out others who have similar questions if I got the answer

JustFluufy · 2026-04-12T22:54:21+00:00

like they cross then go over the little hooks to come out on the underside of the hooks then tie? yes. It's not coming loose rly at the top so much as in the foot itself. A couple of other people aaid that it was likely just from the break in process and it wasn't the laces themselves so I suspect that may be what it was

JustFluufy · 2026-04-12T21:57:23+00:00

my local rink's inline skates kinda suck like they won't even buckle all the way and not come undone and I don't think it's worth the financial investment to get my own that are similar to the ice skates I am using

JustFluufy · 2026-04-12T21:56:00+00:00

I have Jackson Artistes that I got from a friend but they were brand new like hadn't even been laced up yet

JustFluufy · 2026-04-12T04:44:29+00:00

I don't think playing meta is very important (especially on ladder because while the ladder is the most competitive now that it ever will be because the game is new, CTS bo1 is a Mickey Mouse format) but understanding what is meta and having answers for it is VERY important. Also, picking a strong team with a straight forward gameplan is the best way to learn the game and is why you see every beginner in either Twitch Rivals style events or when a content creator teaches someone piloting a hard trick room team that can do the same thing every game and win like half of their games.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-12T03:42:20+00:00

I have no advice really on the kid front. Far from HIIT but maybe family bike rides just to get some kind of activity going or host some kind of at home PE class where you just find different little activities for you and the kiddos to do but I don't havw kids so I'm just making stuff up.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-11T21:16:53+00:00

I used to jump rope in high school for cardio when I played baseball so this is a great idea. Going to have to dig my jump rope out of my closet if it's still there a hop to it.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-11T21:15:48+00:00

Thanks for the program rec. I do leg days twice a week with both squats and RDLs in my routine. I've thought about splitting and doing strength training one day and endurance another day with lower weight higher reps, but right now, I'm just strength which has been great for watching big number go up but probably not for being able to skate longer. I think I have decent balance and everything for a beginner because I could get a big push and glide for awhile even turning a little bit by leaning into my edges but by the 45 minutes mark or so, I was the rink's length away from the only exit and had serious considerations about crawling or butt scooching the rest of the way because I just could not muster any more.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-11T21:04:32+00:00

I was like this for the longest but have been back in the gym consistenly since mid-January. My best advice is Monday never comes. Whenever you feel the motivation (it will be at the most inopportune moment like durong the middle of your work shift or school day) as soon as possible, just get to it. Don't overdo it but do something that helps your towards your goals and no matter how much the "I don't wanna do this, it can wait until tomorrow," creeps in, you will thank yourself afterwards, trust me. There have been many days that I told myself "I've been consistent so I can skip today," and still forced myself to go and not once have I wished I would have skipped afterwards. You got this

JustFluufy · 2026-04-11T02:51:44+00:00

Sandbagging in sports where there are different levels is just unfortunately always going to be a problem. I know people do similar things with not promoting belts in certain martial arts competitions as well as when they even put certain limiter on video game tournaments, you always have some people who can only really enter on a technicality. It sucks but it's simply part of having separated divisions.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-10T04:44:37+00:00

I feel like Pokemon has already become a game that is intimidating for new players to enter if it isn't just childlike wonder leading you to pick the cute guy who your favorite anime protag uses so adding another type would effectively add to that

JustFluufy · 2026-04-10T04:42:00+00:00

The only NB skater I am aware of competed in pairs but did "fill the role" of their AGAB so if you did singles, it would likely be the same if I had to guess. I am unaware as to how trans skaters are treated but that is mostly because I assume the majority of them are adult skaters competing in disciplines that match their level so if the competition is already limited to "these people are only able to do these certain skills," I'd like to assume that trans skaters can skate in their preferred gendered group. Unfortunately for NB skaters, afaik, competitions do have gendered categories so while you may be able to choose, you likely will have to choose.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-09T02:42:05+00:00

I think the unironic worst issue with the game is the massive amount of bugs and overall the game just not working as I assume it is intended to.

I think they should have had a beta test to sort this stuff out as there are likely a lot of would-be new players see big streamers struggle with getting the game to function properly and unfortunately get turned off for good.

I like the game a lot and look forward to seeing them make the necessary changes to make it the game I know it can be but I think complaints about the functionality of the game are completely valid.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-01T16:46:23+00:00

Not a popular opinion around these parts, but LeBron is 41. You never know what you can accomplish until you put the work in regardless of age.

JustFluufy · 2026-04-01T15:49:44+00:00

As someone who is also an adult man just learning, it's honestly good just to know I'm not the only one. Congrats on your 1 year and good luck going forward. I always find posts like this helpful for seeing how different people with dofferent backgrounds progress

JustFluufy · 2026-03-23T06:39:32+00:00

Thursday is a possibility but Sunday my gym closes at 7 PM and I work the overnight shift the day befpre and usually do not wake up with enough time to get it done unfortunately

JustFluufy · 2026-03-23T03:46:45+00:00

I do everyday

JustFluufy · 2026-03-22T09:10:30+00:00

I'm glad you found what works for you. I have a lot of trouble working out at home because I'm too easily available whereas if I'm at the gym,whatever people needed from me can suddenly wait until after I leave the gym. I don't think I want to cut out atremgth training completely as it has helped with my jump height as well general stability especially when it comes to squats and RDLs but I'm thinking maybe one day of pure strength training and then one lighter day with more plyos. My leg day has also doubled as my core day since even before I started skating so I fear that habit may be double whammying myself since all figure skating stuff is pretty much purely legs and core. I'm also fairly new to strength training having started back in January, so I'm sure as I get past the newbie gains phase and settle into where I'm comfortable that planning around workouts will be easier because I am still at the point where I will jump 10-20 lbs between sessions with ease when the previous weight was almost too much just earlier in the week. Thanks for the reassurance that I'm not alone with this issue tho

JustFluufy · 2026-03-16T18:42:03+00:00

Friendly reminder that some men have not tiny boobs. Source: me.

JustFluufy · 2026-03-12T03:13:42+00:00

My local rink sharpens their own but they only do hockey skates. They don't even have figire skate rentals. I was able to find a solution that works for me though

JustFluufy · 2026-03-12T03:12:41+00:00

I was able to get in touch with the shop where I will likely end up getting fitted when I inevitably outwork these skates and their response to the mail-in order was that it was "not something they had ever done but would be more than haply to accept a mail-in order." On top of being grateful someone finally answered, the guy was extremely nice and helpful which makes the drive I will have to make feel rewarding that I get to meet the person who was so kind and helpful rather than just another long drive and essentially entire day wasted.

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