Get started with skating
Skating is a fun winter activity, and you can learn it as an adult too. The safest way to start is at a public skating session or a skating school.
You will need
- Skates
- A beanie, gloves and a helmet for beginners
Steps
Choose your skates
Figure skates are the easiest for beginners, because the toe picks at the front of the blade and the longer blade give you stability.
Dress warmly
Learn to fall
Hold on for support
Knees bent
Push to the side
Learn to stop
Practise regularly
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