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Slalom Cone Spacing
There are 3 common spacing distances for slalom cones; 50cm, 80cm and 120cm. It is usual for all three spacings to be setup for competition purposes, however you can arrange them any way you like for practice and play. Normally a row of 20 cones are used for the 50 and 80cm spacings and a row of 14 for the 120cm spacings. The simplest way to ensure your cones are evenly spaced is to use a builders tape measure and some “engineer’s chalk” (regular chalk is messy and always breaks apart). I have found this method is easiest if you pre-mark the positions on the tape measure in permanent marker, […]
A Day at the Beach
My nephew and I had a wonderful time skating at the old Neilsen Park skate rink in Bargara, Queensland. Here is a little video that my brother-in-law made. Beach and Skating Prac Video
How do I know my Skates are the Right Size?
It is good to know your skates fit properly, and if you are unsure about fit, do consult someone who knows about how to check the size is right. As skates are not meant to flex in the way that typical shoes are, skates typically will feel too tight to new skaters. This will change as you wear in your skates. The foam padding will gradually give over a few hours of skating to provide a customized shape for the feet. Your toes should ‘almost-but-not’ touch the ends of the toe box area, with your heel positioned against the back of the skate boot. Correct skate sizing makes a big […]
How Old Do I have to be to Skate?
Learning to skate is possible at any age, if the motivation and equipment exist to fit your needs. It is highly recommended that protection equipment such as a skate helmet, wrist-guards, elbow-pads, knee-pads and even padded-shorts be worn by beginners to avoid the annoyance of grazes, scratches, bruises, sore bottoms and possibly concussions, etc. it isn’t a matter of if you will fall, you definitely will. Doing it in style and comfort will make the experience enjoyable and less stressful. You learn best by pushing your limits and without falling your body won’t know the extremes of what skating can offer. Skaters who do not wear protective gear are hopefully […]