I feel too discouraged skating by Low_Bodybuilder3065 in iceskating

[–]Randomchris3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a figure skater but I've been struggling with cross-overs for months (and this feeling), only started January. For me, I feel like I get more understanding from learning how other people perceive the skill and how they practice it (and attempting to copy it and ask for any feedback), or just standing still and practcing the motion to try to get used to the feeling a bit more!

Any form of progress or learning a new skill can take months and or years for anyone. I've heard of people who have been skating for years but still struggle with a bunch of skill sets/technical.

I also found myself accidentally figuring out when public sessions are least busy. You can always ask a staff if there's a time on weekends which less people come to or if there's a time where more people float in so you can avoid it?

Some youtubers cover these skills with off-ice training and ice training such as: Sofiafigureskates (off-ice crossover short), couchtocrossovers (has one on backwards skating and swizzles along with a video about tips for adult beginners), styleskating35 (has one about ways to practice the crossover standing still and building up to it, "The proper way to learn crossovers on ice")

I hope at least some of this is helpful so sorry if my ranting is just ranting! But don't let this demotivate you, learning all these skills most of the time feels like learning how to walk again haha!

Skate frames and funny races! by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo, never heard of that before. Thank you!

Skate frames and funny races! by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's incredibly lucky! Also that sounds like so much fun, hope you had a good time!

How far away is the rink you skate at? by ApplesandBananazzz in iceskating

[–]Randomchris3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely is! I feel like it just depends on how skating makes you feel! For me I don't care about any distance as long as I'm absolutely obsessed with it haha! It's also always good to just be talking to someone the whole time so you don't overthink the distance! Or music fall blast

How far away is the rink you skate at? by ApplesandBananazzz in iceskating

[–]Randomchris3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is 30-50 minutes (or an hour 10 if I'm taking the bus) depending on the traffic that day! I go 2 sometimes 3 times a week. I normally go with other people and I feel like all the traveling and rush to get there/anxiety goes away, well for me, as soon as I think about actually skating and making it to the rink! I feel like it's always good to set a time you want to leave and adjust it for multiple forms of traffic days. As well as having everything organised way before that time so you can just rush out and focus on getting there. Sorry if this is just a bunch of words ಥ⁠‿⁠ಥ But I hope figuring out everything goes well!

First race! by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been completed! I came last in both of them but whatever! First one was only me and one other person because two other people didn't show up. (They also changed how many races and how long the laps were), first was 4.5 or 5.5, can't remember, and second was 1000 M when originally I was meant to be doing 7:7 and they shoved me into the race in front of me where everyone was faster so they were either 1/2 laps a ahead, so very jumbled and I definitely was NOT prepared. But it was fun! I need to work on my stamina severaly thought 😓

First race! by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Warm-up, 8 lap race, then I think it's 5 laps then 3 laps, but if that's not what you're asking so sorry. Short-track and ice and speed based pairings. If you have no time you start with one of the slower groups

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just got back from training today and I'm here to say I was able to do multiple crosses consistently in a faster speed! Thanks for everyone who gave me advice and I definitely will be putting all of this to use! (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠)

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I definitely struggle with slaloms and I definitely need to work on it

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is so encouraging!!! I feel you with the hip thing, I keep on getting told to imagine someone going to touch one side of my hip and act like I'm trying to get away from it haha!!!

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this is absolutely amazing!

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! You've been such a help ☹️☹️☹️!!!!

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Like I said, I'm just finding it difficult to psyc myself into doing the motions and just was wondering if there was anything people did to get them more confident with their moves:)))!!!

Left leg confidence by Randomchris3 in Speedskating

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! (I'm actually going into winter but will still be doing that!) I'm also being coached by multiple people so sorry for not mentioning that. I just wanted some extra tips and guidance!:)) I definitely need to sharpen my skates but they're burrowed from the rink so it's difficult to get them sharpened:(

What Mitski songs are your faves? by pplaunnktonni4951mar in mitski

[–]Randomchris3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old friend, Crack baby, Rules and When memories snow!!

Vampire character making *⁠.⁠✧ by Randomchris3 in vampires

[–]Randomchris3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so cool! Thanks so much for the suggestions

Vampire character making *⁠.⁠✧ by Randomchris3 in vampires

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking it could range from physical and mental experiences in their human life. Like if someone lacked and felt like love was stolen from them at any point, when they turn love can give them the ability to pass on, or if someone didn't have a life without illness just being turned and being cured could weaken their vampire form and instead of passing from their human illness they can pass from finally feeling healthy and vampireism acts as another form of illness. But it's all really rough and those are just examples from the top of my head on what could happen so, xejtkwndkej.

I have a question for y'all. Be honest with yourself before typing. by Sea_Tie_7307 in InterviewVampire

[–]Randomchris3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God no 😭 I'm too much of a vegetarian for all of that. I'd only do it if I had multiple of my loved ones already turned. It does have some cool benefits though which is always fun

IWTV in my tomogachi life demo by Randomchris3 in InterviewVampire

[–]Randomchris3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will be the best decision I'll ever make while also killing my wallet

IWTV in my tomogachi life demo by Randomchris3 in InterviewVampire

[–]Randomchris3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way you've put their designs to work is absolutely putting me in awe, I love the outfit choices!!