– Buy skates made of genuine leather. Pick shoe size according to the size of your foot because there is a risk of getting injured
– Do not forget to lace up your shoes tight. If you feel that the skates are too tight, loosen the laces.
– Do not straighten your knees when standing on the ice. Keep them half-bent, until you can confidently stand on the ice
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