Ice Skates Size

Do You Fancy Some Ice Skating In Kenya?

Are you planing to go ice skating this new year? Well, you might be very pleased to know that you can do that right here in Nairobi, Kenya at the Solar Ice Rink at the Panari Sky Centre for only Kshs. 700 (adults). Opened in 2005, the Solar Ice Rink bills itself as the largest rink in Africa, and the first ice skating rink in Eastern and Central Africa.

The rink covers 15,000 square feet (~1,400 square metres) with the ice kept at a constant -25 degrees Celsius (-13 degrees Fahrenheit) and the ambient rink temperature is kept at 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit). The rink can accommodate up to 200 people and has on site instructors.

The Solar Ice rink is located on the second floor of the Panari Centre. If you have never ice skated before do not worry we have put together a few tips here for you courtesy of WikiHow.com:

Find good skates. Skates should be fitted for comfort and are available in most shoe sizes. It's a good idea to measure both feet as one foot can be bigger than the other. Also, measure the width of your foot while sitting down. There are a number of good brands you can buy, but rentals are adequate for your first steps.
Try walking. Most skate rinks have rubber matting you can walk on. Walk around to help maintain your center of gravity but remember to keep your skate guards on.
Get on the ice. Walking around the edge of the rink while holding the wall will help you get a feel for the ice. The keys to skating well are relaxation and technique. Learning to walk will help give you ankle support and help you get used to the friction of the ice.
Learn to maintain your balance. Start by holding your arms out at just below shoulder level to learn to balance yourself. Bend your knees slightly and lean forward, not back. Try not to hold onto anything. The wall can become a crutch.
Do squats. Stand up straight, feet at hip distance, and arms in front of you. Now, squat slightly, just enough to find your center of balance, and repeat a few times until you feel comfortable. When you're ready, try squatting further down, just until you feel your knees bending. Keep your eyes looking forward at all times.
Practice falling. Falling is part of the sport so it's natural that this will happen. If you anticipate the fall bend your knees and squat into a dip position. Otherwise, put your hands out to break your fall but quickly clench your fingers into a fist so that you don't run the risk of losing any fingers from a passing skater. Also, try to push your arms out so you will have a safer fall.
Practice standing up. Get on your hands and knees and place one foot between your hands. Repeat with your other foot and lift up until you are standing again.
Move forward. Lean on your weak foot, then push in a diagonal direction outwards with your strong foot. Pretend as though you're shoveling snow behind and to the right of you. This will propel you forward. Then bring the right foot back in next to the left and repeat the process. If you would like to glide, point the toes out the way they are in for example right foot, point your right toes out. Now just make little loops with your foot or ride on an imaginary scooter that is on the ice.
Take longer strokes and try to glide. If you try to give an extra flick of the toe/ankle at the end of each stroke, you will get more power and become a more efficient and faster skater. Bend your knees and move your body with the strokes.
Learn to stop. To stop, place one skate behind you with the toe facing away from you and gently drag it behind until you come to a halt. When you do this, your balance will be put on one foot only, so practice skating on one foot to perfect this technique or turn around with one foot in the same place and get your other foot and twist it in a circle.

About the Author

Enchanted Landscapes® is a web-based company that endeavours to market Kenya as a popular tourist destination by highlighting Kenya's spectacular landscapes and monuments of significance in its history alongside its people's cultural diversity, music, dishes, dressing, art and literature. Enchanted Landscapes can be accessed at www.enchanted-landscapes.com

does any one know where to get ice skates in brisbane size 3?

i need ice skates to go to figure skating lessons and size 3 ones

Both of the Brisbane rinks have good pro shops - go in and get measured.

They're more expensive than buying online, but they do provide more services.