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- Jul 10, 2010
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 previous pairs skaters would be super.) What do you think of it? Do you recommend it? The pros and cons? Also, anything else you can think of.
Also, if anyone could maybe answer any of these specific questions, that would be super too.
- Is it difficult to get along/communicate with your partner sometimes?
- Is learning the pairs elements difficult (ie. lifts, throws, twists, pairs spins, side by side stuff, etc.), even if you are already a strong singles skater? I mean I know learning them and mastering them takes time and practise, just like anything else, but does it takes as long as let's say getting a double axel (which takes most a while)?
- How do you know what to work on with your partner when not in a lesson? How do you work it out between you and your partner?
- Is it scary (for the girl) to do lifts, twists, throws, etc. even when you trust your partner pretty well, or is it just a little scary the first few times you do it and then you get used to it?
Anyways, all comments/answers/thoughts/replies Greatly appreciated. I will follow the thread and make sure to read all responses and will reply too, (ie. your response won't be for nothing.)
Thanks,
Kaylee
(Pet_lover48)
Firstly, any overall comments, thoughts, about being and doing pairs would be great, (especially from current, or previous pairs skaters would be super.) What do you think of it? Do you recommend it? The pros and cons? Also, anything else you can think of.
Also, if anyone could maybe answer any of these specific questions, that would be super too.
- Is it difficult to get along/communicate with your partner sometimes?
- Is learning the pairs elements difficult (ie. lifts, throws, twists, pairs spins, side by side stuff, etc.), even if you are already a strong singles skater? I mean I know learning them and mastering them takes time and practise, just like anything else, but does it takes as long as let's say getting a double axel (which takes most a while)?
- How do you know what to work on with your partner when not in a lesson? How do you work it out between you and your partner?
- Is it scary (for the girl) to do lifts, twists, throws, etc. even when you trust your partner pretty well, or is it just a little scary the first few times you do it and then you get used to it?
Anyways, all comments/answers/thoughts/replies Greatly appreciated. I will follow the thread and make sure to read all responses and will reply too, (ie. your response won't be for nothing.)
Thanks,
Kaylee
(Pet_lover48)