Sunway Pyramid ice Skating

this is Han,

he's skate lover

Tips for Newbies

1. Find some good skates.

Rentals are okay at a good rink for your first steps, or else go out and buy yourself a nice pair that will last you a while. If you already have a pair of skates, check that they fit and get the blades sharpened at a skate shop. Find a friend. Learning with someone will help in relaxing on the ice.

2. Learn to maintain your balance on the ice.

This is crucial. Try to find your center of gravity. The keys to skating well are relaxation and technique. These feed and grow on each other.

3. Trust the ice

This may sound silly, but think in your mind, I trust the ice!!! You will find yourself more comfortable on the ice.

4. Try to walk.

This may sound ridiculous, but learning to walk will help give you ankle support and help you get used to the friction of the ice. If necessary use the wall as support, but you'll do better not to hold onto anything. The wall can become a crutch. Instead, hold your arms out at just below shoulder level to learn to balance yourself.

5. Lean on your weak foot, then push in a diagonal direction outwards with your strong foot

as if you were shoveling snow behind and to the right of you. This will then propel you forward. Then bring the right foot back in next to the left and repeat the process.

6. Keep this up and begin to take longer strokes and try to glide.

If you try to give an extra flick of the toe/ankle at the end of each stroke, it will give you more power and make you a more efficient and faster skater.

7. Bend your knees and move your body with the strokes.

To stop, place one skate behind you with the toe facing away from you and gently drag it behind until you come to a halt. When you do this, your balance will be put on one foot only, so practice skating on one foot to perfect this technique.

8. Take group or private lessons for faster learning.

Try to skate backwards. Turn around and move your feet in half circles; this is not the same technique as skating forward. If you are on a rink that has blue and red hockey lines painted on it, find a line. Place your feet equal to each other on the line, and then try to create a half-moon shape pushing backwards with your right foot. Then try to create one with your left. Repeat until you are gliding backwards. Warning: Make sure there is nobody behind you

break time: during ice surface cleaning & polish,

we had Gardinier Chocolate & raisin Bread as Lunch.

it's simple & easy.

it's very tired & my muscles Cramped several times during skate from noon time till 7PM.

Best Halal Chicken Rice at Sunway area. same building with The One Academy.

See how Han Enjoyed his meal.

Night Scene at Sunway Pyramid after Dinner.

i went Carrefour dinner for my daily needs(food supply)

After arrived home & taken bath, i just notice i got plenty of injuries on my arm & leg.

Beware of Danger.

The first main danger in ice skating is falling on the ice, which is dependent on the quality of the ice surface, the design of the ice skate, and the skill and experience of the skater. While serious injury is rare, a number of (short track) skaters have been paralysed after a fall when they hit the boarding. An additional danger of falling is injury caused by the skater's own metal blades or those of other skaters. Falling can be fatal if a helmet is not worn to protect against serious head trauma. Accidents are rare but most common with collisions or pairs skating.

The second, and more serious, danger is falling through the ice into the freezing water underneath when skating outdoors on a frozen body of water. This can lead to serious injury or death due to shock, hypothermia or drowning. It is often difficult or impossible for skaters to climb out of the water back onto the ice due to the ice repeatedly breaking, the skater being weighed down by skates and thick winter clothing, or the skater becoming disoriented under water. The skater may even not be able to find the hole he fell through. This may result in drowning or hypothermia, but the rapid cooling can also create a state in which someone can be revived up to hours after having fallen in the water. For saftey, one should always bring nails when they are skating on a lake or river. They can help a disoriented skater get a grip on the ice when they are in the water. With them, you can pull yourself out of the water. water can also be very cold. and can be hot.

ending:

i suggest newbie prepare long sleeve shirt and Jeans to avoid injury as me.

on the same time, wear extra sock double or x3 may do. you'll know why after the skating.

all the photo taken above from my camera phone N82.

may click on the picture for quality view.

enjoy!!!