u/tezarin

Let's say my skating leg is the right one. I start on an outside edge of my right foot while my left hand is in the front (hugging the circle), glide, get to the tip of the turn, twist my hips and do a beautiful turn, then no more gliding and I get stopped, so I put my foot down. The coach failed me because of the no exit glide, can you please share your tips on how I can glide afterward! Thank you

I am in adult 5, started ice skating 9 months ago. After 6-7 months of having my skates sharpened at 5/8" ROH, went from to 1/2" on my Artiste skates. I wanted to be able to control the edges better but notices that my basic two foot spins are now not as easy as they used to be. I had two sessions on these skates after we got them sharpened. While I don't get stuck into the ice as much, but it is definitely something that takes some getting used to. I have my evaluation this week. If you were me, would you go back to 5/8" or just get used to the 1/2"?

My skates have already been sharpened, and the pro shop also checked the edges to make sure they are smooth and level. However, I’ve noticed that the inside edge of my right skate makes a very loud scratching noise when I first start skating—loud enough that my coach noticed it too.

The edge doesn’t feel smooth either. Instead of gliding over the ice, it feels like it’s scratching the surface, which makes me feel very uneasy when skating or stroking with my right foot.

Interestingly, after about 10–15 minutes of skating, the scratching sensation and noise completely go away.

For reference, I just finished Adult 4, I’m 5'4" and 103 lbs, and I’m skating in Jackson Artiste skates. I’ve noticed this on both hard ice (no Zamboni beforehand) and softer ice (right after the Zamboni).

Has anyone else experienced something similar? I’d really appreciate any insight into what might be causing it!

I just finished Adult 4, and when I upgraded my boots to Jackson Artiste last month, the difference compared with my previous Jackson JS180s was honestly night and day. All of a sudden, I was able to really use my edges, do one-foot glides, and feel much more stable and comfortable on the ice. It made me realize that my previous boots were probably holding me back.
Now I’m wondering if there might be another boot/blade combination that would be more appropriate for my current level. I can’t help but think that a better boot and blade could help me progress more quickly, so I’d love to hear your recommendations and experiences.
I was considering something like Jackson Freestyle boots with Coronation Ace blades, but I’m not sure if that would be too much for my level or if there’s another combination you would recommend.
For those of you who have upgraded your boots/blades, what did you upgrade to, and how much of a difference did you feel it made in your skating and progress?
I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences and recommendations. Thank you!

I have a minor family member who is on the autism spectrum and recently left the house unexpectedly. He was eventually located in a different state, so we are very concerned about the possibility of him running away again.

He refuses to wear his Apple Watch or carry his iPhone when leaving the house to go to school, which makes it difficult for us to keep track of him and ensure his safety.

I am looking for recommendations for a discreet tracking device that I could place in his school backpack and use with an iPhone to help locate him if he leaves unexpectedly. Ideally, I would like something that does not alert or notify him that it is being used.

Thank you for any recommendations or advice.

I have an e-bike, need to leave it at work in the garage but would like to be able to track it while I am at work (far from the parking) or when I leave it in the backyard of my house while at work. Is there any GPS tracker that does not alert the thief? For reference, I have an iPhone. Thank you

Currently in US LTS 4, will be starting Adult 5 next month, bought Artiste last month in size 5.5 and they are bothering my right toes, often feeling the length is not long enough. I’m wondering if I may need a wider boot and possibly a half-size larger. If I do end up replacing them, what Jackson model would you recommend for someone moving into Adult 5?
I’m 5'4" and about 103 lbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

My 15-year-old owns a Windows workstation, but we do not have the Windows login credentials. I have the passwords for all of the other devices in the house.

We have Verizon Fios, but the parental controls available through the Fios app are fairly limited. There used to be options to create rules to restrict internet access on specific devices during certain days or hours, but the controls are not as granular as I would like.

Is there a way to set up something on my home network that would allow me to monitor the traffic going through the network without needing direct access to his computer? Ideally, I would like to be able to:

• Block specific websites or categories of websites
• See reports of websites/domains accessed
• Set time-based internet access restrictions for specific devices
• Monitor or control network access without logging into or installing anything directly on his Windows computer

If so, could you please recommend the best approach or type of network solution that would provide these capabilities? We have a G3100 and a E3200.

My 15-year-old owns a Windows workstation, but we do not have the Windows login credentials. I have the passwords for all of the other devices in the house.

We have Verizon Fios, but the parental controls available through the Fios app are fairly limited. There used to be options to create rules to restrict internet access on specific devices during certain days or hours, but the controls are not as granular as I would like.

Is there a way to set up something on my home network that would allow me to monitor the traffic going through the network without needing direct access to his computer? Ideally, I would like to be able to:

• Block specific websites or categories of websites
• See reports of websites/domains accessed
• Set time-based internet access restrictions for specific devices
• Monitor or control network access without logging into or installing anything directly on his Windows computer

If so, could you please recommend the best approach or type of network solution that would provide these capabilities? We have a G3100 and a E3200 and have both internet and TV through Verizon.

Thank you!

Which insoles does everyone use in their figure skates? My Jackson's Artiste feels kind of hard on the insole and I have Metatarsal heads pain around my right foot's toe no. 4 and 5.

I have a TCL 75QM5K TV in my basement and wanted to purchase a sound bar for it, came across several options under $200 and among those, Insignia - 5.1.2 Channel Home Theater Soundbar caught my eyes. Had a question regarding the setup: Do I have to connect the Subwoofer with satellite rear speakers via cable? Or once I plugged in the subwoofer and the speakers into the power source, they all pair automatically?
Also please help me decide between Insignia 5.1.2 and Hisense AX700 5.1.4
Thank you

I have been experiencing pain under the ball of my right foot, specifically underneath the pinky toe and the toe next to it (4th and 5th toes) while ice skating.
The pain gets much worse when I’m standing still with my skates on.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions on what to check or adjust. Thank you!

Last night I had my Adult 4 evaluation, and I received “needs improvement” on a few elements. My coach did not pass me this time, but she said I was very close and that I can be tested again during Week 7.

Here is what she wrote on my evaluation report:

1. Forward outside edge on a circle (R & L) — Passed both ✅
2. Forward inside edge on a circle (R & L) — Passed both ✅
3. Forward crossovers clockwise and counterclockwise — Needs improvement; needs to be smoother
4. Backward one-foot glide — Right foot needs improvement, left foot needs improvement, but was very close
5. Backward half swizzle pumps on a circle, clockwise and counterclockwise — Passed both ✅
6. Hockey stop both directions — Needs improvement; needs to be a complete stop

I was a little disappointed, but I’m also encouraged because my coach said I was close and gave me the opportunity to test again.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation with Adult 4? For those who didn’t pass the first evaluation, how much progress were you able to make with extra practice before retesting? I’d love to hear your experiences and any tips, especially for improving backward one-foot glides, smoother crossovers, and stronger hockey stops!

My daughter recently upgraded to a better pair of hockey skates (Bauer FLY 30), but we are having trouble keeping the laces tight. During a one-hour ice session, I had to have her come off the ice three times just to tighten them.

She is using the regular laces that came with the skates. We have tried double knots, wrapping the laces around multiple times before tying the second knot, and the “two ear loops” method I found on YouTube, but nothing seems to be working.

Would switching to waxed laces help? If anyone has recommendations for good hockey laces or any other tips to keep skates tied securely, we would really appreciate it!

I took my 15 year old son to Hair Cuttery for a perm. When we got home and his hair had fully air-dried, the curls were gone in most areas, with many sections remaining straight.

I called the stylist to explain what happened. Instead of listening, she immediately assumed my son had washed his hair, which was not true. I asked if we could receive a refund since my son had paid for the service with his own money. She insisted that her work was perfect when we left the salon and suggested that we must have done something to ruin it.

Throughout the conversation, I remained calm. I even told her that I have been coming to Hair Cuttery for the past 24 years and know she does good work. I suggested that perhaps the perm solution simply didn't process evenly in all areas. Despite that, she became increasingly defensive and said, "Come back tomorrow. I'll wash it and show you it's still curly, and then I'll give you your money back out of my own pocket."

I was disappointed by the way the situation was handled. After being a loyal customer for over two decades, I expected a more professional and understanding response rather than having the blame immediately placed on us. I wish I had never accepted that kind of treatment. She was definitely over reacting but I am now very uncomfortable to go back to her and even very uncomfortable to take my son there tomorrow. Does she really have to refund us from her own pocket? What should I do in this situation? My son is also very mad at home that his perm is all straight.

Since Ratio Trio yogurt (formerly labeled as Ratio Keto) has become almost impossible to find in stores here in Virginia, I'm looking for some good alternatives.

I'm not necessarily trying to match the exact macros. What I'm looking for is a yogurt that:

• Has a thick, creamy consistency
• Comes in coconut or vanilla flavors
• Ideally is higher in protein
• Doesn't have that artificial protein taste that Ratio Protein has (I really don't like that one)

I'd love to hear your recommendations! Thanks!

I just started Adult 4, and one of the elements we’re working on is the backward one-foot glide. Since our class is very crowded, I usually wait for everyone else to start first so I don’t get in anyone’s way. However, everyone except me seems to skate backward much faster, and by the time I’m only halfway through, they are already coming back toward me, so we end up almost crashing into each other in the middle.

The coach doesn’t really wait for me to finish before moving on, and I have to admit it feels discouraging being the slowest one in the class (I’m also the oldest). On top of that, I’m still not able to do a backward one-foot glide yet.

I was wondering how long it took you to feel comfortable with this skill and what you would recommend I do to improve so I don’t feel left behind. I’d really appreciate any advice or encouragement!