Heated blades! Other possible improvements to blades and boots. - Page 2

Skate@Delaware · #26 02-05-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vesperholly

Don't you think that if a better alternative to "traditional" boots existed, it would already be in use? It's not like bootmakers are living in the Stone Age. Just because something is "traditional" doesn't mean it's bad.

There are a lot of people that just want to keep the "traditional" look-whether it works or not.

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Originally Posted by fsk8r

You got it in one when you said it's the skaters and coaches setting the market. The number of coaches I've heard who say that their pupil should be wearing this boot and blade is ridiculous. Coaches might know more about boots and blades than their pupils, but to suggest one make and model over another to me sounds like they're on commission! I don't mind coaches making suggestions as to what is suitable for the level but not dictating that nothing else is suitable because they can't keep up to date with new manufacturers and changes in boots and blades.
And their conservatism prevents many skaters trying the new technologies like the proflex and composite boots etc, so of course the new ideas don't take off.

My old coach was ultra conservative and didn't like the proflex boots; she pushed one type (and ONLY one type) of blade as well-which didn't work for me at all.

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Originally Posted by Stormy

I am going to try that chemical pack between tights and boots for teaching! My feet still get really cold when I skate, but much moreso when I'm teaching. Thank you!!!

I use those "toasty-toes" air-activated chemical heaters. They are adhesive inserts...they are great! Open up the pack, stick them on your insoles and instant heat! They turn a two-hour torture session into something more bearable!

Sessy · #27 02-06-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skaternum

Totally not true. I can be sweating like crazy and gasping for breath on the ice, and my feet will be so cold that I cannot feel them! Same thing with my hands. Some people just have crappy circulation in their extremities.

I've resorted to using chemical handwarmers in my boots before I put them on, then once I get them on, I tuck the chemical packet between the top of my boot (toes) and my OTB tights. The tights keep it in place. Before I figured out to do that in the winter, I was totally miserable on the ice. My toes and fingers would literally ache because they were so cold.

You know there are some herbal tea's and pills out there that supposedly cure women of their cold hands and feet. I've never tried them and I've no idea what the ill effects may be of those - I do know a shot of vodka will get you the same effect in re-distributing the blood from the core to the extremities!

- but if you have a very big problem with the cold you may want to look closer into that option.

Also not sure if this is an option for any of you but there are some massage creams with arnica and also in Russia there's a massage cream with chili pepper sold to combat frostbite. You'd need to use only tiny amounts because sweat makes their effect much stronger, but it could also be worth looking into.

I'd be more in favour of an ice pack for my feet after skating myself - they're usually very hot and very wet, making for lots of blisters.

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