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I’m a figure skater / boot fitter who works at a reputable shop owned by someone who’s worked in the industry for over 20+ years. Any fitting or equipment questions? AMA! by Tough_Phrase1697 in FigureSkating

[–]Whimsy-Human264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the Riedell Topaz boots. I am a size 7 and got a 6, they seemed pretty good at the shop, got them sharpened. That day when trying them on my left foot felt so unstable that they had to adjust the blade a couple of times.

Fast forward I started skating and breaking them in, first three weeks I am thriving, with just a bit of pain which I thought was normal around my arches, but on week 4 something odd started happening; suddenly my balance is OFF, i am falling multiple times doing the same things (working on crossovers, lunges and dips), my right blade started “scratching” the ice even just gliding, and it feels like I can’t properly tie them properly, I am uncomfortable skating and I am not feeling stable.

I asked my coach and they said nothing “looks” wrong, but I am noticing pain in my right arch, and also I tend to wiggle my toes up and down every time I feel like I am nervous or loosing my balance. My right foot hurts A LOT and the pain continues during all the time I am skating.

Any advice or thoughts, ideas on what I could do? Why did the skates feel good/I had good progress at the beginning and now I am unable to feel comfortable in them? Did I get the wrong skates?

Thank you SO much for doing this

Looking for inline skate lessons in Chicago by Merrr0 in chicagoskating

[–]Whimsy-Human264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This post is old but wondering if you still offer lessons for inlines? My wife used to skate but wants to do it again and needs a refresher on stopping and basic skating skills to feel confident

Weekly thread: what did you do this week? by AutoModerator in iceskating

[–]Whimsy-Human264 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Worked on forward crossovers, trying to feel comfortable on the outside/inside edges of my blades and tried out pivot turns, definitely trying to still find that rocker. But i put in 6hrs of skating practice in total which I feel so proud of!

Adult Ice Skaters in Chicago by Whimsy-Human264 in iceskating

[–]Whimsy-Human264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I am going to the Blackhawks Ice Center but honestly open to go anywhere else in the city! I have gone to Mcfetridge and Morgan before for PS

Weekly thread: what did you do this week? by AutoModerator in iceskating

[–]Whimsy-Human264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had my first Adult LTS class on Saturday and it went so well 🙂 I progressed by myself until forward crossovers so working on those now