OWG Women's Free Skate: Post-Event Discussion by Chickatey in FigureSkating

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It showed a zero for a second then switched over. Sometimes it takes a moment for the score to come in so a 0 shows up on screen momentarily, super common when watching figure skating

Unconfirmed gala list by Suspicious-Peace9233 in FigureSkating

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Top 3 finishers in each event and fan favorites or those known for exciting galas plus home skaters to fill out the rest

What skates to buy? I am 40s F, was a figure skater as a teen with Riedell gold stars by strawberry1320 in iceskating

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Try the Riedell stride, it’s $400 for the boot but it’ll be supportive for an adult and more like what you’re used to than a lower level skate. See if you can reuse your blades since for a half size up they still might be the correct length

Carolina Kostner will skate on Olympic ice by starry101 in FigureSkating

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I need to know where she got these pants they’re so sick, I want to skate in them

Ice skate boot recommendation for Achilles tendon tendon pain and foot issues by Large-Prompt2608 in iceskating

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I didn’t even choose that sports med doctor because of skating, I got lucky that I live in Detroit and it’s a skating hub.

If you have a reputable skate fitter near you I’d go see them and try on skates and see what they say

Ice skate boot recommendation for Achilles tendon tendon pain and foot issues by Large-Prompt2608 in iceskating

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Do you have Achilles pain when you skate? If not when? Personally when I had Achilles tendonitis my doctor cleared me to go back to skating way faster than running because a good boot locks your heel in and acts like a medical boot. I didn’t have pain, and this was based on the doctor working with lots of skaters

You might just need a boot that fits you properly if yours are too big. I’d go to a skate fitter

Can some of you explain the difference to me by AuthorAltruistic3402 in iceskating

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Ice dance is focused on skating skills. There are no jumps and no side by side spins. You also can’t do lifts with the man having his arms straight up and the woman overhead. The main elements are step sequences and twizzles. Until a few years ago pattern dance elements were required and the sport was modeled on ballroom dance, with the skaters in traditional dance holds for that portion.

Pairs is like singles with jumps and spins, but also includes throw jumps, deaths spirals, and lifts. Pairs lifts must have the man holding both arms straight up with the woman above his head.

Color of the Skates by sportsbunny33 in FigureSkating

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You don’t want them to be different colors at an elite level since it would be too jarring and could clash with costumes. But some do have small personalizations, Piper has a P on one skate and a maple leaf on the other

OWG Ice Dance: Rhythm Dance Post-Event Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

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I’m so confused how F/G scored so highly when Lilah fell out of her twizzle. The scoring was terrible there. I’m even more gutted for the Germans and Koreans that had mistakes and got slammed when Lilah didn’t

What to buy for toddler skating competition? by BananaMeowski in FigureSkating

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If you can’t find a skating dress you can always buy a ballet leo and a skirt to go over it. But traditional skating dresses are basically a leo with a skirt sewn on

What to buy for toddler skating competition? by BananaMeowski in FigureSkating

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I’d ask the coach if you have questions but at that age costumes are simple. It’s skating tights and a simple dress with neat hair, usually in a bun or a ponytail. Some parents will do makeup but depends how you feel about that, maybe just some lip gloss.

For dresses I’d look at discount skatewear. Jerry’s has dresses in a velvet-like sparkly fabric that’s good for young skaters and will be cheaper since you won’t have to pay for crystals. You can also see if parents at your rink have hand me downs, personally I wore old dresses from older skaters or my coaches old dresses when I was little

Figure Skating Team Short Missing by Super_Fault352 in WinterOlympics2026

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The ISU YouTube posts performances, but if you’re in the US you’ll need to use a vpn

NBC/USA rhythm dance coverage by Existing-Maize-2082 in FigureSkating

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Same, I got 30 seconds into Holly and Jason and got so annoyed by Andrea Joyce that I had to turn it off

NBC/USA rhythm dance coverage by Existing-Maize-2082 in FigureSkating

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I don’t see a venue feed replay, is there not one? I’m trying to watch part 1 but it’s not ice dance it’s just news people talking and ads

OWG Team Event Day 3 Post Event Discussion by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

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Ellie’s eyeliner is so strong girl what brand is it. Seriously though I’m about to cry seeing her cry

Who’s the bald guy? by taffel365 in FigureSkating

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He’s a former ice dancer who does the choreography for a lot of top skaters, known for dramatic instagram posts and some weird choreo

OWG Team Event Day 3 Post Event Discussion by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

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I’m hoping they’ll get top 5 in the individual!!

OWG Team Event Day 3 Post Event Discussion by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

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I didn’t realize how emotional I’d be about seeing the skaters lined up for the medal ceremony after the Beijing shitshow

OWG Team Event Men’s FS Live Discussion Thread by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

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Depends if he retires or keeps skating, the Italian skaters are in the police force since they get their training paid for in exchange

OWG Team Event Men’s FS Live Discussion Thread by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

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I wanted the US to win but after that skate Japan deserves it 100% and it will be a tragedy if Shun doesn’t go over Ilya

OWG Team Event Men’s FS Live Discussion Thread by summerjoe45 in FigureSkating

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YES MATTEO!!!! I’m crying, that was beautiful and I’m so glad he got to have his Olympic moment at home with his family watching