Dresswright On Ice - August 2002 Edition Newsletter

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Fitting Skates – a beginner’s guide
Whether you’re buying new or used skates, the proper fit is imperative. Your skates are your only piece of equipment so the fit, comfort and support are essential to your skating enjoyment.

Tips
	never buy skates more than ½ size larger than your foot measures – other wise the skate will break down too quickly and you’ve lost your investment anyway.
	molded plastic or vinyl skates are not recommended they are cold and don’t offer the support that is needed.
	look for blades that are screwed on rather than riveted so the blade can be moved if necessary
	if buying used skates, make sure there are no wrinkles!

Sharpening Figure Skates
	Sharpen skates as soon as they are purchased
	Sharpen skates as soon as they are purchased
	Use a good skate sharpening company (not the local hockey shop!)
	Re-sharpen skates after approximately 30 hours of skating (depending on usage and care)
	The bottom pick should NOT be removed – the pick is part of the design of the figure skates and is essential to proper balance

How to Fit Skates
Partially lace boots through instep. Wiggle your foot forward so your toes can touch the front but are not cramped. Stand with your weight equally distributed on both feet, bend knees. With your knees bent the space at the back of the heel should not be more than an pencil width

How they should feel
-skates should fit snugly around the ankle and heel with some room to wiggle your toes
- there should be no looseness or creases in the boot the tongue should be well padded and wide enough to cover the front of the ankle and stay in place
- the tongue should be well padded and wide enough to cover the front of the ankle and stay in place
- walk around in the skates off the ice; they should feel comfortable

Introducing

PJ Kwong is an announcer for live figure skating events in Canada and beyond, including 2 World Championships and one Olympic Games and lots of National, International and Professional figure skating competitions; a coach with a particular love of ice dancing, for almost 20 years; and most important to me – a wonderful friend.

PJ has met many people in all walks of skating throughout her vast career. We’re really excited that she will share some of these experiences with us through a new feature column “Edgework”.

Click on the word Edgework to view the first issue. Then, we’re going to post new editions on our Home page every two weeks. Be sure to check back to our web site at www.dresswright.com so you don’t miss anyone’s special memory!

It’s been a great treat to read moments that are already completed, but it may trigger some special memories of your own! So please email PJ pjkwong@dresswright.com to share some of your own memories or to comment on moments you’re reading about!

August: Last Month for Summer Hours!

Mon/Tues/Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm Wed/Thurs 10:00am - 7:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday Closed

September - back to regular hours, but Thursday will be extended to 8:00pm.

In our next issue…we’ll be talking about new Capezio Microfiber tights (like what Sarah Hughes wore at the Olympics!) and “Boot Gloves”!

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Good Luck, Skate Hard - 'til next time!

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