my brother’s friend had an entire basement of it! it was super cool, it was built like a hockey rink and was nearly the size of one lol. him and his brothers all played hockey and his parents did as well when they were young, so it just made sense for them 🤷
@evey6900 That was actually my first thought when I watched this video & learned about synthetic ice. I thought that I would've loved to have had it in my parent's basement when I was younger.😂 My parents had an unfinished basement with a big, open, concrete floor. There was only one ice rink around back then (in the old days 😂), and it was somewhat far away & kind of expensive.
I’m honestly glad you are. Synthetic ice can be really bad for the blades since it only moves with friction, causing the blades to really heat up after skating
It dulls your blades super fast! Putting glycol on the ice helps you glide better, but yes, your feet are on fire after an hour or 2 on it! When I did ice show contracts on plastic ice, I always took an old pair of blades, as they'd get wrecked!
Off ice practice is crucial to development of skills! If you don't have an off ice spinner I really recommend ones, plus butt pads and other pads for practicing off ice jumps :)
@@pamelam1101 ty for the advice!, I do ballet as well so that helps me with spins, but i misplaced my spinner so ty for reminding me i need to order another lol
having skated on both, I find synthetic ice fine for casual use, but I would only consider jumps on the real thing. there's a huge difference in the feel, and I can't imagine trying to stick a landing on the fake ice.
You're right, off ice training is very important to work and train muscles, also stretching is important, etc. That will help you with figures and postures, it will strengthen your muscles
Last year the mall near me had a synthetic ice rink set up, but it was so difficult to skate on it that most people were falling over constantly, some kids even gave up on skating and started crawling. (Even with those helper penguin thingies) The staff just used normal shoes to walk on the synthetic ice. I was the only one doing laps cos I already had experience in skating.
I’d imagine it’s good for building initial strength. 🤔 Kinda like how deshanking dead pointe shoes and using those versus soft shoes helps build strength in your feet for ballet.
I had no idea this existed! The nearest rink to me is a half hour drive away, and more notably I have no car. This is not exactly a game changer for me since I also have no space or money for synthetic ice, but it's a very cool thing to know exists!
I went to the ice rink just 2 times in my whole life one when I was 6 and once this year. I am so happy that I tried it again at 11 yr old I am actually surprised that I didn't need any help and I could spin
I learned synthetic was a thing when taking my niece to a fairy tales on ice show that was performed on it. I was so intrigued that when I went to work on Monday I was talking about the fake ice the performers use. That is when I found out the company I work for actually makes it. lol
honestly i was never a big fan of synthetic ice lol but i'm glad it worked for you and that you're moving onto more elaborated steps❤ keep it up!! you're an inspiration!
WAIT THIS IS A THING!?!?!? 😭😭 I broke my leg learning how to ice skate and I want to try it again but now I’m too scared. Maybe I’m the future I’ll try this out! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try again ^^
Oh nooooo, please don't let this reawaken my old hyperfixation on figure skating. I have too many other hobbies that I already don't do to go back down this rabbit hole. Dang you, Ice Princess!! Why did you make a little boy dream!
i used synthetic ice back in lockdown during my 2 last jnr season- was very convenient but i did use a different pair of skates just bc the friction destroys the blades and i had an extra pair
A while back, there was an ice skating float in the parade with synthetic ice. I heard afterward that everyone who was on that float needed their blades sharpened afterwards. That's needing a sharpening after probably less than 60 minutes of actual skating considering they only did basic moves when the float paused as it progressed through the route. Based on how infrequently I remember needing sharpening, synthetic ice would basically destroy the blades in less than 10% of their expected lifespan.
As a hockey player synthetic was just a pain to skate on but it was nice if you were practicing shooting pucks on it. Even then I feel it’s still not the same considering most goals and shots I take are from the blue.
synthetic ice is so expensive if you want some that work. my brother plays ice hockey and he got idk how many feet but it wasn’t much for around $500 USD. it was probably for the size of double a hockey net.
Oh my gosh I would love to buy it off you if you’re willing! I can’t afford it new and as a fellow 15 year old beginner I would love a way to practice at home! No worries if you aren’t interested but I would really appreciate it!❤️❤️
I didnt even know this was a thing, as someone who has always been interested in figure skating but lives so far out in the middle of nowhere that there just Isn't an ice rink near me im intrigued lol
Honestly I wouldn't get rid of it. Because it seems like a great space to workout at home. Or, I would donate it to a teen center so that the kids can play with it.
I’ve really wanted to ice skate. I only know how to ice skate normally I can’t do jumps or spins or anything cool. I never usually go to the rink because it’s too far away from my house. Maybe I can get synthetic ice and some ice skates to practice at home. BUT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY-
I have never had synthetic ice before but after watching this I think I rather stay on real life besides I’m learning jumps and spins that need more room😅
Should I get synthetic ice? I can only go every other weekend which is only a few times a month, I have been doing a ton of off ice training increasing my Stamina and endurance, watching ice skaters skate, and learning how to do jumps off ice. So far so good only been to the rink two times this month but I made really good progress in the four hours I spent there, the first time I fell really hard on the ice and I almost gave up but the second time I went to the ice rink I was a lot more careful yet gracefully with my movements I didn’t fall once and I did a two foot spin next to the barrier. I’m still using rental Skates since my mom wants to see if I’ll make a commitment to the sport which I do plan on making.
Girl I didn’t know u can skate on that stuff I have 2 small sheets to replicate ice for when I shoot (for hockey) but now I gotta get some big thing to practice skating during off season!
I’ve been meaning to ask you about this. I finally have the space to get synthetic ice. Any tips on what you would do differently getting it again? Brands, size etc
As someone who can neither rollerblade nor ice skate, can you use rollerblades as at least some form of training when you're not able to go to the rink regulary? Or are they just too different?
My thoughts exactly (about the roller blades as an analog for ice skates), I think the main problem with this is that most rollerblades are built more like hockey skates than figure skates. When I had rollerblades I just went to the park and used the courts to skate on (when people weren't using them). It was useful when I started renting the hockey skates at the rink (don't worry, I actually wound up buying a pair with blade guards from the pro shop). lol Most of the casual skaters I was seeing at the rink mainly used hockey skates over the figures from the rental counter. Both types of rental skates were very stiff and uncomfortable after a while, especially with wide feet.
Our school did an ice skating thing for an end of semester celebration that used synthetic ice, and idk if the one we had sucked or if it's just like that, but imo it just... wasn't it... It was really awkward to skate on and you barely moved, I just didn't like it.
So i want to practice more but i have social anexiety (if my ister not whit me i panic if people are around). Do you think its a good buy fake ice to practice?
Is synthetic ice good for practicing spins, or would you say investing in plywood for a spinner is better? I need the most work on my spins and I don’t have a good surface to use my spinner on at home😅 Is the synthetic ice okay for your blades, too? I’d imagine it gets them dull really fast. I have pattern 99’s so investing in a new pair is NOT cheap
I can take a fast frequent bus to a Rink if i want cause its right next to thw biggest Bus Terminal in this part of the City and one of tge biggest in the State (Northgate Transit Center) (yes its the Seattle Krakens Northgate practice rink)
My dumb brain thought she was talking about synthetic "legs" and started identifying the fake one, then heard "eyes" so looked at them and finally read "ice"💀💀.
I was on synthetic ice several times. It ruines the blades in an instant and gaining speed is almost impossible. I can't recommend buying it. When there's a possibility to try it somewhere, go and try, you'll feel it instantly.
@@sofiafigureskates It's good to know that there's obviously a brand of good synthetic ice that doesn't dull the blades. My own experience is truly horrible.
hey girl if ur looking to get rid of it i would love to have urs im so broke and new to skating, i have skates but the closest rink is a bit of a drive as well
not “too good” , i would use it if i had a bigger surface! theres not enough room do to the moves im capable of now. theres no point in buying more to be able to use it 🤷♀️
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I had no idea synthetic ice even existed! I'm old and I'm telling you that you learn something new every day.😂
Ikr!!
my brother’s friend had an entire basement of it! it was super cool, it was built like a hockey rink and was nearly the size of one lol. him and his brothers all played hockey and his parents did as well when they were young, so it just made sense for them 🤷
@evey6900 That was actually my first thought when I watched this video & learned about synthetic ice. I thought that I would've loved to have had it in my parent's basement when I was younger.😂 My parents had an unfinished basement with a big, open, concrete floor. There was only one ice rink around back then (in the old days 😂), and it was somewhat far away & kind of expensive.
i’m young.. it has nothing to do with age lol it’s not out of the norm to not know about the ins and outs of certain niches
Nah fr. I could really learn now😁
I’m honestly glad you are. Synthetic ice can be really bad for the blades since it only moves with friction, causing the blades to really heat up after skating
Hmmm
It dulls your blades super fast! Putting glycol on the ice helps you glide better, but yes, your feet are on fire after an hour or 2 on it! When I did ice show contracts on plastic ice, I always took an old pair of blades, as they'd get wrecked!
ive always wanted synthetic ice, its just SO expensive!. I'm an intermediate skater but my spins r so bad so it may have helped me if i bought some
me too! it’s hard to get practice in when you can’t go to the rink frequently
@@pinkelectricguitar Definitely, my rink isn't close to to my house so its really hard to get as much practice in as I need
@@Diamond-kt3zqMaking an effective routine will really help! Not sure what yours looks like but it's all about making the best out of your time.
Off ice practice is crucial to development of skills! If you don't have an off ice spinner I really recommend ones, plus butt pads and other pads for practicing off ice jumps :)
@@pamelam1101 ty for the advice!, I do ballet as well so that helps me with spins, but i misplaced my spinner so ty for reminding me i need to order another lol
having skated on both, I find synthetic ice fine for casual use, but I would only consider jumps on the real thing. there's a huge difference in the feel, and I can't imagine trying to stick a landing on the fake ice.
Hmmm
the thought of doing any toe jumps on synthetic ice has me cringing, i can only imagine how quickly synthetic ice will dull down your blades too..
You're right, off ice training is very important to work and train muscles, also stretching is important, etc. That will help you with figures and postures, it will strengthen your muscles
Hmmm
I can’t stretch but I try to train
I'm taking notes here like I ever have/ will ice skate lol
Last year the mall near me had a synthetic ice rink set up, but it was so difficult to skate on it that most people were falling over constantly, some kids even gave up on skating and started crawling. (Even with those helper penguin thingies) The staff just used normal shoes to walk on the synthetic ice. I was the only one doing laps cos I already had experience in skating.
I’d imagine it’s good for building initial strength. 🤔 Kinda like how deshanking dead pointe shoes and using those versus soft shoes helps build strength in your feet for ballet.
I had no idea this existed! The nearest rink to me is a half hour drive away, and more notably I have no car. This is not exactly a game changer for me since I also have no space or money for synthetic ice, but it's a very cool thing to know exists!
It would be fun for street hockey
As a person considering ice skating i appreciate this, thank you!
This is so interesting as a hockey as well as figure fan!!! 😱
Awww I remember when you first started, it’s so amazing to see how much you’ve grown 💗💗
I high key want this now. I’ve always been fascinated by figure skating.
I don't have enough space for skating in my apartment. 😭 So cool, that you could create your own skating space.
I haven't skated on synthetic ice before, but to the matter at hand, THAT SCRATCHSPIN WAS BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING. 👏👏👏
Sounds like a great surface for beginners to learn on, actually!
I went to the ice rink just 2 times in my whole life one when I was 6 and once this year. I am so happy that I tried it again at 11 yr old
I am actually surprised that I didn't need any help and I could spin
I learned synthetic was a thing when taking my niece to a fairy tales on ice show that was performed on it. I was so intrigued that when I went to work on Monday I was talking about the fake ice the performers use. That is when I found out the company I work for actually makes it. lol
honestly i was never a big fan of synthetic ice lol but i'm glad it worked for you and that you're moving onto more elaborated steps❤ keep it up!! you're an inspiration!
WAIT
THIS IS A THING!?!?!? 😭😭
I broke my leg learning how to ice skate and I want to try it again but now I’m too scared. Maybe I’m the future I’ll try this out!
Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try again ^^
Oh nooooo, please don't let this reawaken my old hyperfixation on figure skating. I have too many other hobbies that I already don't do to go back down this rabbit hole.
Dang you, Ice Princess!! Why did you make a little boy dream!
Ur the most relatable figure skater on YT
I got sober off synthetic ice, Im proud of you getting rid of it!
Hi! I’m loving your content. Hope to see more soon. 🙏🏾🫶🏾
I’m not a skater, but that makes sense to me lol 😅
i used synthetic ice back in lockdown during my 2 last jnr season- was very convenient but i did use a different pair of skates just bc the friction destroys the blades and i had an extra pair
A while back, there was an ice skating float in the parade with synthetic ice. I heard afterward that everyone who was on that float needed their blades sharpened afterwards. That's needing a sharpening after probably less than 60 minutes of actual skating considering they only did basic moves when the float paused as it progressed through the route. Based on how infrequently I remember needing sharpening, synthetic ice would basically destroy the blades in less than 10% of their expected lifespan.
As a hockey player synthetic was just a pain to skate on but it was nice if you were practicing shooting pucks on it. Even then I feel it’s still not the same considering most goals and shots I take are from the blue.
synthetic ice is so expensive if you want some that work. my brother plays ice hockey and he got idk how many feet but it wasn’t much for around $500 USD. it was probably for the size of double a hockey net.
Oh my gosh I would love to buy it off you if you’re willing! I can’t afford it new and as a fellow 15 year old beginner I would love a way to practice at home! No worries if you aren’t interested but I would really appreciate it!❤️❤️
I didnt even know this was a thing, as someone who has always been interested in figure skating but lives so far out in the middle of nowhere that there just Isn't an ice rink near me im intrigued lol
I love that stuff and need to get some!
Had no idea this exists!! I want to buy one because there’s no close ice rinks where I live
I need that ice!
Honestly I wouldn't get rid of it. Because it seems like a great space to workout at home. Or, I would donate it to a teen center so that the kids can play with it.
this was interesting to hear !
ps pls share the background music ☺️🙏🏻
my dyslexia read "getting rid of my synthetic leg" poor girl.
You could easily turn them into synthetic ice cream. Just blend them up with cream and your favourite flavours.
Appreciate the low key thirst trap ma’am
never knew syntetic ice existed i just went to the rink everyday with my mom driving me 💀
Sofia, I am basic 6. Do you think that synthetic is good for my level?
@Russianfigureskating656 Thank you!!!
I am in basic 6 too and I just landed my waltz jump
@@tbhmaya Same! I just started learning them about a week ago!
I would love to have synthetic ice I js started skating!!!
i'll take it, i need to practice my hockey lol
A slay queen “I’m way to advanced now”
Me:THATS MY GIRL!
Synthetic ice for ice skaters sounds like real grass for marching band members
I’ve really wanted to ice skate. I only know how to ice skate normally I can’t do jumps or spins or anything cool. I never usually go to the rink because it’s too far away from my house. Maybe I can get synthetic ice and some ice skates to practice at home. BUT THE AMOUNT OF MONEY-
Today I learned that it's apparently "ice rink" and not "ice ring"
You should keep it, just incase like if you move or if the rink closes you can practice on this
I’ll take it!!
u look so floaty
I have never had synthetic ice before but after watching this I think I rather stay on real life besides I’m learning jumps and spins that need more room😅
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Fr but have you started axel yet? As a young figure skater who landed mine today, you look ready to at least practice on harness
no im working on my lutz right now!❤️
@@sofiafigureskates that’s cool! When you perfect your lutz you will probably start working on axel
Should I get synthetic ice? I can only go every other weekend which is only a few times a month, I have been doing a ton of off ice training increasing my Stamina and endurance, watching ice skaters skate, and learning how to do jumps off ice. So far so good only been to the rink two times this month but I made really good progress in the four hours I spent there, the first time I fell really hard on the ice and I almost gave up but the second time I went to the ice rink I was a lot more careful yet gracefully with my movements I didn’t fall once and I did a two foot spin next to the barrier. I’m still using rental Skates since my mom wants to see if I’ll make a commitment to the sport which I do plan on making.
I don't skate so I don't know how good it is!
Girl I didn’t know u can skate on that stuff I have 2 small sheets to replicate ice for when I shoot (for hockey) but now I gotta get some big thing to practice skating during off season!
would u recommend it for hockey players?
Okay Goku, you don't need the extra weights now.
i was today years old when i found out something like synthetic ice exists
I’ve been meaning to ask you about this. I finally have the space to get synthetic ice. Any tips on what you would do differently getting it again? Brands, size etc
Yesss, it'd be great if she did a video on this with her experiences, like price range of different brands, pros and cons, this would be fantastic
Can I have it?
>cries in nearest ice rink being 6 hours drive away :(
As someone who can neither rollerblade nor ice skate, can you use rollerblades as at least some form of training when you're not able to go to the rink regulary? Or are they just too different?
My thoughts exactly (about the roller blades as an analog for ice skates), I think the main problem with this is that most rollerblades are built more like hockey skates than figure skates.
When I had rollerblades I just went to the park and used the courts to skate on (when people weren't using them). It was useful when I started renting the hockey skates at the rink (don't worry, I actually wound up buying a pair with blade guards from the pro shop). lol Most of the casual skaters I was seeing at the rink mainly used hockey skates over the figures from the rental counter. Both types of rental skates were very stiff and uncomfortable after a while, especially with wide feet.
when I tried synthetic ice I almost fell... I consider it an awful thing, rink/frozen lake is way better for the feeling
Not my mind blown over the fact that this exists in the first place!
I played hockey, but never liked synthetic ice. Did not feel the same so i didnt find it helpful at all
I want synthetic ice
Our school did an ice skating thing for an end of semester celebration that used synthetic ice, and idk if the one we had sucked or if it's just like that, but imo it just... wasn't it... It was really awkward to skate on and you barely moved, I just didn't like it.
I have synthetic ice and I stopped using like right when I learned that it dulls out your skates
Love from Europe ❤
I’ll take it! Lol
wow I've never seen or heard of that before
So i want to practice more but i have social anexiety (if my ister not whit me i panic if people are around).
Do you think its a good buy fake ice to practice?
Are you self taught? And if so is it easy to teach yourself? I think figure scating as a a hobby would be really fun but I don’t know where to start
Are you in Raleigh?
Would you recommend synthetic ice to us beginners?
Is synthetic ice good for practicing spins, or would you say investing in plywood for a spinner is better? I need the most work on my spins and I don’t have a good surface to use my spinner on at home😅
Is the synthetic ice okay for your blades, too? I’d imagine it gets them dull really fast. I have pattern 99’s so investing in a new pair is NOT cheap
It's july. Here's what I'm confused about - do you have an ice rink in summer? Cus I just wait for October /November at this point
I can take a fast frequent bus to a Rink if i want cause its right next to thw biggest Bus Terminal in this part of the City and one of tge biggest in the State (Northgate Transit Center) (yes its the Seattle Krakens Northgate practice rink)
Where can I get it!?❤
that is insanely cool why have i never known abt this is it new?
Where do you got your synethic ice from? I searched everywhere and couldn’t find it
Polyglide ice
I am level 2 How much does it cost? The rink I go can to is closed for the summer.
how much did it cost?
It’s pretty expensive as much as I know
Its quite expensive but you can look up "Polyglide Synthetic Ice Tiles" this was just one of the brands I was looking into a little bit ago
i got it from polyglide ice and their ice for this size was around $500 i think, but they have smaller sizes that are cheaper
can you use the toe pick on the synthetic ice??
My dumb brain thought she was talking about synthetic "legs" and started identifying the fake one, then heard "eyes" so looked at them and finally read "ice"💀💀.
How much was the synthetic ice?
Do you use your competition skates on the fake ice?
You should give it me lol
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Try hiding spray *gliding*
I went to my coaches thing he has at his house for idk like a practice ig and it was synthetic ice and I could not skate at all I fell every second….
Did you find that it dulled your blades faster?
I was on synthetic ice several times. It ruines the blades in an instant and gaining speed is almost impossible. I can't recommend buying it. When there's a possibility to try it somewhere, go and try, you'll feel it instantly.
personally no, my blades always felt the same and didn’t get very dull
@@sofiafigureskates It's good to know that there's obviously a brand of good synthetic ice that doesn't dull the blades.
My own experience is truly horrible.
Can i know from where did you get this carpet pls
hey girl if ur looking to get rid of it i would love to have urs im so broke and new to skating, i have skates but the closest rink is a bit of a drive as well
Bro really said I’m too good for it💀 lol
ikr likeeeeeeeeee
girl its already saying shes an “competitive” figure skating 😂😭⚰️
not “too good” , i would use it if i had a bigger surface! theres not enough room do to the moves im capable of now. theres no point in buying more to be able to use it 🤷♀️
@@IKluvs i am a competitive figure skater 😂 you don’t have to be Olympic level to be competitive. there’s competitions for all levels ❤
I bought a lot of it and realized it was kind of a scam. Like she said you have to push HARD
Where did u buy yr synthetic ice???
SYNTHETIC ICE EXISTS??? WHERE DO I GET SOME
I’ll buy iy