Ice skating is a popular pastime with people of all ages and abilities and has recently become very popular both as a hobby and as a sport. Ice hockey for instance is a very popular sport and is a very skilled sport requiring the correct equipment, including special ice hockey skates. Depending upon which position you are playing in the team you will have ice skates made to enhance your performance.

Whatever reason you want to be able to ice skate it is preferable to take professional lessons until you are proficient on the ice rink. It is possible to teach yourself how to ice skate but you will probably pick up bad habits whilst learning as well as never knowing the correct moves on the ice. Taking ice skating lessons will mean that you learn the correct moves much quicker.

Before booking ice skating lessons it is essential to have a good quality pair of ice skates. It is possible to hire ice skates but usually these have been worn by many different people over a long period of time. The boots may be worn and may have become misshapen after being worn by many different shaped feet. Here at Skates.co.uk we believe that you should purchase your own ice skates. As they are made of soft leather they will mould themselves to the shape of your foot providing you with a good fitting, comfortable pair of ice skates.

Taking ice skating lessons will enable you to progress quicker whilst also giving you a chance to learn advanced moves such as figure skating. The drawback to ice skating lessons is the cost but by booking group ice skating lessons you will reduce the cost and will have lots of fun. The benefits of learning the correct manoeuvres on the ice as well as learning with others will far outweigh teaching yourself.