well.. i got new skates like a week ago and my left foot started hurting a little bit but after i took them off and put them back on, they hurt less. my friend said that i needed bunga pads but i really.. dont know a specific place where my foot hurts. My feet havent been hurting that badly either. should i buy them ? do they really help? or is it just because im not used to the new skates.?

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for my flip, i am learning it from a mohawk and im landing it right on the blade instead of the toe and going down to the blade. so it makes a loud sound when i land. is a flip from a 3-turn easier?
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for my camel, are there any tips on how to stay centered? i can go about 1 revolution and tip to the right [ my right leg is up]
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does anyone know the moves you need to know for FS1-10
like for Alpha, its likes stroking and stuff.

THANK YOU!

Unless there's a specific spot where the skates hurt, I wouldn't worry about Bungas yet. They're great for ankle bones and probably other things (I've only ever used them to pad my ankle bones) but if it's just generic all-over-soreness from new skates I don't think they'll do much.


I personally find doing the flip from a 3-turn easier, although I can do a single both ways, but I don't see that making a diference in your landing. Do you tend to land your other jumps flat too, or just the flip? Did you land the others flat when you first learned them?

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umm. my lutz is also a little flat. i tried it from a 3-turn and it wasnt flat. it was probaly just luck. I think as i practice them more i with it, it wont be flat anymore. thanks!

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