Ice skating help? First timer?

Please help, i am going ice skating for the first time soon?

• so, this guy i know asked me to go ice skating with him at the new outdoor ice rink. i like him and really want to go, only i have never gone ice skating before, and have never even ...show more

• Answer:

  No, you will not be the only ones falling. There will be a lot of people and many of them won't know how to skate, so you will not be alone in falling if you fall. Don't lean too far forwards or backwards. Push with the ball of your foot, and push out to the side. Don't use your toe to push, you'll trip. Keep your arms out for balance. Don't grab onto anyone, including this guy, if you feel like you're falling. You'll drag them down on top of you, so just fall. Try and fall onto your bottom because its all padding. Your knees are not padding and you can break your knees or severely bruise them if you fall on them. Don't hold hands while skating either, its a safety hazard for those around you. Not if you fall properly. Try to fall on your bottom, not your knees. Don't put your hands behind you, you could break a wrist from the impact. But no, it doesn't hurt to fall. Wear a few pairs of leggings or leggings under sweatpants. Not jeans, they dont keep you warm, and if you fall, they don't dry quickly and will make you colder. Wear a sweatshirt with several layers of long sleeve tops underneath and a coat on top. A hat wouldn't be a bad idea, as long as it won't fall off. If you wear a scarf, have it underneath your coat so there aren't loose ends on the outside. Gloves or mittens are a must. Figure skates are easier to skate in. They have a longer blade and are a bit wider, so they're easier to balance on. Wear a thin pair of socks in them, not a thick pair. And don't be afraid to take them back up to the counter and ask for a different size if the first pair you get don't fit.