Hey Guys Wanna Post some Vids Adult Skaters that learnt as an Adult only please

[rf3ray]

Just like to see how we adults are kicking it :-)

[Isk8NYC]

I almost banned you - that title looked a bit ... let's say, risque!

[rf3ray]

NO!!! way... I thought it would be a good idea for people that are Adult skaters that are learning at an older age. I'm no dodgy spammer LOL

[Hannah]

I almost banned you - that title looked a bit ... let's say, risque!

Hahaha! I had exactly the same thought!

The only video I have is from my third or fourth group lesson. Not worth watching. :) Also I can't figure out how to get it from the camera to the computer, but I'll worry about that when I have a video I actually WANT to share. :D

[jazzpants]

http://www.cosgan.de/images/kao/frech/d030.gif

(Yup! It's DEFINITELY FRIDAY today!!!) :twisted: :lol:

[aussieskater]

Sorry, don't have any videos (and probbly wouldn't be worth watching if I did).

But if only someone had had a camera at the rink yesterday when one (male) coach borrowed our (female) coach to demonstrate a BO death spiral to a third coach and her student...and all fell over! 8O :D More than once!! :D :D All applauded :P

Then the male coach used our coach to demonstrate a FO drape and its exit (successfully and very elegantly). All applauded (sincerely this time!). Then our coach tried to teach DH and me the drape...first DH dropped her, then we fell over - at the same time that the other group was trying to get the drape working, and they fell over too. Many adult bodies sprawled on centre ice at once. Our coach was the only one left standing in the exercise and she looked rather bemused, as well she might!

[phoenix]

http://phoenix.sk8rland.com/video/OD%20tango%2006.mov

Tango OD done w/ coach for a pro-am competition at the beginning of the summer......note how he forgets his steps in the middle of the straightline footwork! :lol:

And here's our Kilian, same day. Camera operator didn't get it into focus before starting.....maybe looks better that way! :halo: Edges still aren't anywhere deep enough for testing, but that was probably the best I've skated it so far.

http://phoenix.sk8rland.com/video/kilian%20SV%2006.AVI

[rlichtefeld]

I have almost my whole competitive history on the web:
http://www.gerfsc.com/videos.htm

Started skating at 37 (1997), first competition 2000.
The videos start at Bronze and continue through Gold Pairs.

Rob

[samba]

Wow, I am just in awe at the high standard of you guys 8O 8O I may get round to adapting one of my videos onto here but dont expect it to be as good as that. Well done.

Samba

[Skate@Delaware]

I have some videos. I'm either incredibly brave or stupid for posting them where others can watch but whatever. If it helps others to not make my same mistakes, I'm ok with that!

http://tkahline.sk8rland.com/video/

[rf3ray]

Here are some recent ones of mine http://rf3ray.sk8rland.com/training/

[kateskate]

Ok I know this is an old post but I finally put a video of my willow waltz on youtube so here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkvJNopQfGI

Note the almost crashing into the barrier and the adjustment of edges at the end pattern - the rink is too small.

This was filmed in August sometime. On a really nice quiet Sunday morning session!

[rf3ray]

NICE EDGES How long you been skating and when did you start?

[Mrs Redboots]

All the dancers at her rink have great edges because the rink's so small, and she's no exception! Wonderful edges!

Husband, on Sunday, had to dance a Willow Waltz with another dancer from the same rink, who also has terrific edges. He's danced with her before, quite often, but never the Willow Waltz - but they very nearly beat a long-established couple who skate Advanced! Yay for Queens' Edges!

[mtj4500]

Ok I know this is an old post but I finally put a video of my willow waltz on youtube so here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkvJNopQfGI

Note the almost crashing into the barrier and the adjustment of edges at the end pattern - the rink is too small.

This was filmed in August sometime. On a really nice quiet Sunday morning session!

Katherine,

Is that at Queens? No wonder you guys always have such lovely edges - it looks so tiny :bow:

Mike

[Mrs Redboots]

Katherine,

Is that at Queens? No wonder you guys always have such lovely edges - it looks so tiny :bow:

MikeIt is tiny - I've danced there when they fielded a RIDL team; it's about 3/4 the length of Oxford, and 1/2 the width, you never know where to push or not! And there's nowhere to sit down at rinkside, you have to go into the café. And it is COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD. And they produce seriously good dancers!

[kateskate]

:oops: Thank you for all the nice comments.

To respond to them all in one - I started skating when I was 21 and am now 26.

Yes that is tiny old Queens. I think the official measurements are 50m x 20m but it feels smaller. Its tougher transferring programmes to big rinks as there is a danger of not filling the rink but I think we are so conscious of it, that it isn't usually a problem at competitions. And yes, you have to make the edges steeper or the dance just won't fit it in!

And is it cold - although lately its been a lot warmer. I get hot in a T-shirt, and, as you can see from the video I'm only wearing a little top. Most people wear hundreds of layers though - I think its just me that wears so little! I get hot quickly. But I prefer a colder rink - I don't feel so drained when practising.

[sk8_4fun]

I am SOOOO impressed by all the clips I've seen on here especially KATESKATE!!!! Wow, I feel really inspired now!:bow:

[Skate@Delaware]

I really enjoy a chance to see other adult skaters skate. There aren't too many at my rink, and I'm the only adult that competes so I'm all alone....(except this year my husband is joining us in a manuever team).

It's refreshing and great to see adults instead of kids all the time!!!!

[doubletoe]

Um . . . okay. . .

I only had a very low resolution video of a program I did 2 years ago, so I uploaded that, along with a little clip of my double toe and one of my double salchow.

The first one (the program video) needs to be viewed on small screen mode, so when it comes up, be sure to click on the little screen icon in the bottom right corner under the video. Don't click the button on the right; click the one on the left to make the screen smaller

2004 Silver program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZb3GR0CNyY

Double salchow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nQWz0KLVI8

Double toe (It has gotten less "toe-axely" since then. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRW6zcLIj3M

[doubletoe]

Double toe (It has gotten less "toe-axely" since then. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRW6zcLIj3M

Oops, this link doesn't work. I have uploaded it again. Try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Loo8q4GQXEo

[doubletoe]

I have some videos. I'm either incredibly brave or stupid for posting them where others can watch but whatever. If it helps others to not make my same mistakes, I'm ok with that!

http://tkahline.sk8rland.com/video/

I absolutely loved your little loop jump short film, LOL!

[Skate@Delaware]

Thank you; I'm getting ready to shoot some more...need to update my infamous "spin technique" video plus see how my mohawk is working.

Is your music from Princess Bride???

Awesome jumps, doubletoe, kateskate, and vesperholly and everyone else!!!!....<drool, drool> one day I'll be able to jump without looking like I'm having convulsions (he he he)

[jazzpants]

Double salchow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nQWz0KLVI8
Hmmm? That looks remotely like.... PCAS from this past March??? :D (I recognized the Oakland rink background!!! :lol: )

Now doubletoe's got proof that she did land her double sal in competition!!! :lol: :twisted: :bow:

[doubletoe]

Hmmm? That looks remotely like.... PCAS from this past March??? :D (I recognized the Oakland rink background!!! :lol: )

Now doubletoe's got proof that she did land her double sal in competition!!! :lol: :twisted: :bow:

Ha ha! Yeah, either that or I'm really good with digital editing. ;)

[jazzpants]

Ha ha! Yeah, either that or I'm really good with digital editing. ;)Well, you have enough eyewitnesses nail it -- HUGE cheer from your cheerleading section there!!! :P

[doubletoe]

Awww. . . thanks. . . :oops:
Now I'm supposed to put the double toe into my program but I still get spooked by the takeoff. My takeoff is perfect when I do the jump as a single, but if I know I'm going for a double, I have a habit of freezing as soon as I pick!

[Sonic]

What can I say - some of these are really inspiring - especially Kateskates Willow waltz. (At this rate she won't be able to get her head through the rink doors!)

S xxx

[kateskate]

Um . . . okay. . .

I only had a very low resolution video of a program I did 2 years ago, so I uploaded that, along with a little clip of my double toe and one of my double salchow.

The first one (the program video) needs to be viewed on small screen mode, so when it comes up, be sure to click on the little screen icon in the bottom right corner under the video. Don't click the button on the right; click the one on the left to make the screen smaller

2004 Silver program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZb3GR0CNyY

Double salchow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nQWz0KLVI8

Double toe (It has gotten less "toe-axely" since then. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRW6zcLIj3M

Wow - very very impressive. You skate very very nicely. I liked the programme a lot.

[doubletoe]

Wow - very very impressive. You skate very very nicely. I liked the programme a lot.

Thank you, Kate! And I enjoyed your Willow Waltz! :)
Do you only ice dance or do you do freestyle as well?

[kateskate]

Thank you, Kate! And I enjoyed your Willow Waltz! :)
Do you only ice dance or do you do freestyle as well?

I do free as well as dance. I actually prefer free but sssshhh don't tell my dance teacher that. I haven't got any decent videos of me freeskating - just the odd short clip of the odd element. I will be filming my programme next week for my own reference as I have a competition so maybe I'll post it then.

I have clips of a couple of axels, double salchow, change foot sit spins etc. I'll try and find the links.....

[Sonic]

Ha ha! Yeah, either that or I'm really good with digital editing. ;)

If I could skate as well as that, Doubletoe I wouldn't care whether I was any good at editing.

Seriously, your skating looks excellent. It's not just the fact that all your elements in the vids. were perfectly executed, you have that - I dunno- certain quality that makes you look like a 'real' skater.

Did you start as a child or as an adult?

S xxx

[doubletoe]

If I could skate as well as that, Doubletoe I wouldn't care whether I was any good at editing.

Seriously, your skating looks excellent. It's not just the fact that all your elements in the vids. were perfectly executed, you have that - I dunno- certain quality that makes you look like a 'real' skater.

Did you start as a child or as an adult?

S xxx

Sonic, you are so sweet! :) Two years after that video I posted, I still see videos of myself and see awkwardness. Toes need to be more pointed, transitions need to be smoother, back needs to stay arched. . . It never ends. . . LOL!
I started at 27 in group classes, which I took for 5 years, then I quit for 5 years. I came back 4-1/2 years ago and started getting serious, taking private lessons, testing and competing.

[kateskate]

ok a few more
:-) I'm quite into this - its fun!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQj1vFnkGEU

camel spin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AteFZEu3gGw

change foot sit spin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ybQRdUf4Q

double salchow - underrotated and not too great but its all I have on film!

All taken a few months ago - we were just experimenting with the camera - it was the first time I'd used my little camera to make short video clips!

I know some of them are sideways - but I don't know how to flip the video clip!!!!!

[doubletoe]

Nice camel! :D
My neck hurts from watching those sideways, LOL!

[doubletoe]

2004 Silver program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZb3GR0CNyY


I finally got around to uploading a higher resolution version of this video from 2 years ago, so that link is gone now. While I was at it, also uploaded my video from 2005 Nationals, my last competition at Silver. Here are the links:

2004 Silver Program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90iY8E32nlQ

2005 Silver Program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbGYcv1zmc

[LilJen]

I finally got around to uploading a higher resolution version of this video from 2 years ago, so that link is gone now. While I was at it, also uploaded my video from 2005 Nationals, my last competition at Silver. Here are the links:

2004 Silver Program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90iY8E32nlQ

2005 Silver Program
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzbGYcv1zmc

WOW. I see so much improvement, just in your general carriage and line, from the first to the second program.

(Love The Princess Bride music! "I am not left-handed either!" Perhaps you should revisit the program and have a step sequence inspired by the Fire Swamp??)

Guys, these are all very inspiring. Thanks for sharing them.

[doubletoe]

WOW. I see so much improvement, just in your general carriage and line, from the first to the second program.

(Love The Princess Bride music! "I am not left-handed either!" Perhaps you should revisit the program and have a step sequence inspired by the Fire Swamp??)

Guys, these are all very inspiring. Thanks for sharing them.

Yes, PB is one of my favorite movies. . . I can quote it incessantly! :)
Thanks for the compliment, but I already look at that second program and cringe! :?? This year I'm working on doing away with the stiff arms and mediocre crossovers (and I may even succeed in pointing my toes, LOL!).

[tidesong]

I like your programs doubletoe!

[ouijaouija]

Hi,

Well because I go alone, I don't have anyone to film me :(

[vesperholly]

Well because I go alone, I don't have anyone to film me :(
Can you set the camera on the boards? That's what I do if I want to tape myself. It doesn't work too well for moves patterns, but I don't tape those as often.

[phoenix]

This is my solo free dance from last year (no jumps allowed!! requirements are straightline footwork, 1 spin, twizzle sequence)....I hadn't looked at it in a long time! I still love that program.

http://phoenix.sk8rland.com/video/fragile_sm_solo_FD.mov

[Skate@Delaware]

Can you set the camera on the boards? That's what I do if I want to tape myself. It doesn't work too well for moves patterns, but I don't tape those as often.
I'm sometimes there with no one to tape me...I put my camera in the hockey box on a tripod. It helps...look through the viewfinder and see where it will tape and make sure your good stuff is in that area (do the bad stuff off-camera :lol: ). I'd be careful about putting it on the boards-people like to slide their hands along on it and I almost lost a camera that way. Maybe in the music area or just tape it down to the boards with duct tape....(if you won't get in trouble).

[Award]

Right on. Camera on tripod in a hockey box on a very quiet day is excellent. Just have to remember to watch out for condensation inside the camera when you take the camera back outside into warmer air. The condensation could potentially hurt a camera...especially a digital one. Maybe a good idea is to put the camera in a zip lock bag immediately after using it, before taking the camera outside the rink. And then let the camera get back 'up' to temperature inside the sealed bag.

[ouijaouija]

maybe ill try that..

nice vids kate, i love the salchow double!

and double toe i like your one wow!

[kateskate]

Was bored so added a few more videos to you tube if anyone is interested...

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=katiescarlett80

Bronze foxtrot, a spin and a couple of old axels....

[ouijaouija]

corr blimey, everyone here is very good.


I wanna learn spread eagles and the bauer but i cannae do it.. not very flexible... But am I expecting toom uch at under 4 months?