Forum: The Lutz Corner

I've always done lots of stretching before skating (after I warm up with stroking), but never bothered much with stretching afterwards, which I think might have contributed to my back problems that stopped me skating 5 years ago. Now that my back is better, and I finally got myself back on ice...

Which Riedell skates do you like for doubles & axels? We like them very stiff at the ankles. I have thoughts after looking at them in person but wanted some other opinions. Thanks everyone!

Hello everyone. I am Sinclare n im new to this forum;D currently im living in HK but later on i'll be living n studying n Australia n i'd like to continue my skating there. (i'll be skating in macquarie ice rink)but i know NTH abt the skating system there so can anyone tell me? like their elements...

We need new skates but my child has a wide foot. Had Edea & she liked them but I didn't. Now debating Riedell again but who is good at fitting them. Our rink had a change in staff & I don't trust who does them now. Suggestions....I don't mind driving or going to who is going to fit us right. ...

Anyone skated on the matrix blades? How did you like them? Which ones did you like?

Dear All, I am hoping to get some advices on finding used skates. Seemingly I grew out of my second-hand Jackson Classique and need to find a pair of slightly more advanced boots that support ISI FS4 loop / flip jumps. I do not have budget to buy new... Rainbo in my area recommended Jackson...

So it is getting the time for me to be thinking of getting skates for my little girl. And this double runner skate blade thing has me wondering. ? She is 20 months now and looking at skating right around her 2nd birthday Are the double runners really a good choice? I haven't heard much on...

What are the biggest lessons you learned from ballet that has helped your skating?

Am In search for the best pair of figure skate boots for myself. Having had Jackson elite boots for under two years. i'm in hopes of finding a pair of boots that will have a solid fit and be able to take me into double jumps holding up to the many ice hours I use them. There must be a stronger boot...

Hi! I have decided I would like to try pairs and it would be great if I could find a partner and compete in it. :biggrin: Anyways, today I was notified of some news to do with one of the pairs teams at my rink - the boy dumped his partner. Anyways, before I get into it any further, maybe you...

Hello skating fans. I'm a current USFS gold medalist in freestyle who's looking to pursue a Canadian gold freestyle test as well. I'm having trouble, however, locating the requirements for the test. I know there are 3 parts - a moves in the field section, an individual elements section, and...

Hi! I'm interested in possibly being a pairs skater. I'm 16 (a girl) and a strong singles skater. 2 pairs teams practise at the rink that I train at, but I still had a few questions. Firstly, any overall comments, thoughts, about being and doing pairs would be great, (especially from current, or...

Hey all i'm new to this forum, i've been obsessed looking online for ways to find your "sweet spot" while spinning and ugh!! its driving me craaaaaaazy :eek: So I have about 8 months skating and so far i can do a couple of jumps and i seem to have good edge but when it comes to spinning....i find...

I'd like to know how many skaters there are here who are middle-aged or older. Also, did you older folks start skating after adulthood or before? I myself am about to turn 48. I started skating when I was a kid, but after being away for so many years, it's like being an adult beginner except...

Can anyone clarify the new spin rules for IJS this year? I was just at a PSA state workshop and was told that the position of the free foot i.e. sit spin foot in front, can only be used once in a program. That includes basic sit, pancake, etc.. it is now the free foot that determines the...

Hi Figure skating fans, We are a young, beginning figure skating club in Eindhoven, the Netherlands and we are urgently looking for a figure skating coach who is willing to bring the level of figure skating to a higher level. Do you know someone, not far away from Eindhoven or are you a...

1.Does anybody know what the difference is between a step seq and a choreo step sequence? 2 What is a choreo spiral and how is it different from a spiral sequence? ( does a spiral sequence even exist anymore?) it looks like you can get more points for the regular step sequence, but i cant...

Hi, Where should the weight be on the blade (near the front, near the middle, or near the back of the blade) while doing an backward outside twizzle? Please be specific - that is, when you are turning from backward to forward should the weight near the back of the blade and then when you turn from...

Hello, I am looking for suggestions on how to get rid of this nightmarish phobia. I skated when I was younger, had to give it up for health reasons for about 17 years (I'm 47 now), went back and was back to doing freestyle within a month with a brand new pair of skates. Three months into...

So yesterday I was practicing my spins at my local ice rink. Toward the end of the session I did one last camel spin, slipped off of the back of my heel coming out, flew backward, and hit my head hard on the ice. My parents picked me up and brought me to the hospital where I was given a cat scan...

My friends and I had a little discussion on some technical stuff. Could experts here help elucidate? Some of my questions may be rather elementary, but please humor me. 1) Ina bauer into a 2A: Yu-na's known for doing this. I've noticed that some athletes change feet right before the jump, while...

Hi All :) I am hoping to get some recommendations on connecting moves and steps for lower level freestyle. What are your favorites? What combination of the gliding maneuvers / turns / moves work out great in and out of spins and jumps? My repertoire (FS3 / Pre-Prelim): forward and backward...

I know this may be a strange question, but I was wondering what deodorant people use. I skate for an hour 4 days a week and when I get of the ice I am really sweaty. I have used secret prescription strength but it streaks and doesn't do the trick. I go directly from skating to class and I don't...

Anyone know of any streams that would work in the US? I was hoping there would be, as the event is being held here!