peanutskates
03-28-2007, 11:50 AM
so, I know 3 girls from school who skate on a higher level than me (levels 9, level 8 compared to my level 6) but are clueless about skating, like accessories and off ice training etc...
they didn't know what my soakies, blade guards and boot covers were. they have no idea about boot care, and they laugh at the idea of training and practicing on the ice before a lesson, what an absurd suggestion!!!
anyway, to top it off, the level 8 girl "won't talk to me about 3 turns until I pass them". so I said, "if your 3's are so perfect, show me one, if you get them right every time without ever practicing them now you've passed them" she told me that she didn't have to prove anything.
now, tbh, she is not a very confident (therefore good) skater, as she only ever does moves for 20 mins a week. the 30 mins before the lessons are spent stroking around the rink.
ANYWAY, why are some skaters so clueless, and have you got any similar stories? some of my non skater friends know more about skating.
they didn't know what my soakies, blade guards and boot covers were. they have no idea about boot care, and they laugh at the idea of training and practicing on the ice before a lesson, what an absurd suggestion!!!
anyway, to top it off, the level 8 girl "won't talk to me about 3 turns until I pass them". so I said, "if your 3's are so perfect, show me one, if you get them right every time without ever practicing them now you've passed them" she told me that she didn't have to prove anything.
now, tbh, she is not a very confident (therefore good) skater, as she only ever does moves for 20 mins a week. the 30 mins before the lessons are spent stroking around the rink.
ANYWAY, why are some skaters so clueless, and have you got any similar stories? some of my non skater friends know more about skating.