Ice skates
My grandparents had a small pond on their farm, and an odd collection of ice skates. I always thought it would be fun to learn to how to skate, but I never got the hang of it. I later learned to roller skate, but for some reason, I could never handle the skates built for sliding across the ice. However, I think I am going to have to learn soon enough, because my daughter’s school has a few outings to the local rink each year, and I want to be able to go with her.
Learning to deal with ice skates at my age might be fun, but I fear I am going to break something. I’m not that old of course, but I am not a teenager either. Learning things like standing on ice skates is always easier when you are a child or a teen because you have almost no fear. That changes when you grow older, and you begin to realize how frail the human body can be. Those thoughts are going to be racing through my mind as I think about how to get up on those skates to go out on the ice with my little girl.
She, however, is very excited at the prospect of getting on the ice skates and going out on the ice. Thankfully, the rink in town means I don’t have to worry about the ice thickness. Skating anywhere else would mean worrying about her falling under the ice, which is always an extremely dangerous. Instead, the only danger with ice skates at the rink is going to be me falling down and hurting myself. I’m sure I’ll live, and perhaps even get a laugh out of it. It’s something I really want to do for my daughter, anyway.
When choosing ice skates for anyone of any age, fit is most important. The skates should fit snuggly, but they can not be too tight. If they are too loose, there is a higher chance of an ankle sprain. Always keep them laced all the way up so the ankle is supported, and also, remember that a lace on the ice means someone is going to take a spill. Children may have to get a new pair each year as their feet grow, so remember to see how the ice skates fit each winter before allowing them to put them on to skate.
