Choose children's skates: types and sizes

Skating is not only an entertaining fun for children, but also a rewarding exercise that strengthens the young organism, which improves motor skills and coordination of movements. It is very important that it is comfortable and safe for the child. For this you need special equipment and equipment. And if the choice of a suit and a helmet is a minute affair, the choice of skates sometimes turns into a real torture for parents. How to choose the right baby skates and not make a mistake with the size?

Skates are divided into two groups: roller and curly.

Roller bearings

Roller skates (children's) are great for active walks and training with the performance of virtuoso tricks, jumps. Their choice depends on the level of loads. For amateur use standard materials. Sports rollers are characterized by increased strength, improved ventilation and more durable fixation, including cuff, heel belt and clips.

The wheels also have a difference. For the walking variant, a pair frame (four or five wheels) is usually used, for sports - a line (three or four wheels). The latter helps to develop a great speed.

It is necessary to take into account the style of riding.

Figured

Skating curly (children's) are divided into amateur (walking), semi-professional and professional. The first are designed for simple skating on ice, the latter can withstand complex rotations and double jumps. Professional skaters can be used by sportsmen-figure skaters and amateurs, who appreciate quality. They stand the performance of complex tricks.

Skates figured (children's), depending on the style of riding have different designs.

• Amateur: soft shoes and set blades.
• Semi-professional: relatively stiff shoes and quality individual blades.
• Professional: maximum rigidity of shoes, metal blades of increased strength.

When choosing figure skates, one should pay attention to the curvature of the blade. The more steep it is, the more maneuverable the skates will be. Figured children's skates also vary in weight. The heavier they are, the warmer they ride.

Universal

In a separate category fall universal children's skates. Their set includes two types of removable frames: roller and blades. If a child likes to skate both on ice and on asphalt, then parents do not need to buy a new pair when changing the season. It is enough to replace one frame with another.

Dimensions

Choosing skates of any type, you need to consider several points.

• Children's skates should sit tightly on the foot, while not pressuring or causing discomfort. The ideal size is when the toes lightly touch the inside of the toe of the toe, while the heel lies tight and confident. Pay attention to the width of the foot. The leg should not "hang out" inside, otherwise it can lead to injury.
• You can not measure children's skates on a tight woolen sock. They should sit perfectly on the leg.
• Choosing skates is better with the child. He should not just try them on, but also stand up and walk a little. Then it will be clear whether they are comfortable or not. When choosing the same size skates without a child you can use a special ruler. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the presence of the insole and the width of the shoe.
• Hockey skates are better to take on size more.
• In figured skates, the value of not only the size of the shoe, but also the size of the blade. It is measured in inches and corresponds to the length of the shoe.

• There are several companies that have established themselves as reliable manufacturers of figure skates. Among them: Nike, Graf, Bauer, Easton. Since these companies are European, the sizes of children's skates will radically differ from Russian ones. Therefore, it is better to buy them in specialized stores with competent personnel.

Sliding

The pediatric foot quickly grows and changes in size - this is a well-known fact. Therefore, there is nothing easier and more convenient than choosing skates (children's) sliding. They are enough, as a rule, for two or three seasons. They are roller and figure.

The secret of the design lies in the adjustment of the fixation of the shoe on the child's leg and the movement of a part of the ridge: the toe or the heel. The first case is the most faithful. In this case, the weight distribution relative to the frame will remain the same. Models with heel movement are less secure. The center of gravity is shifted backwards, and the child can simply not adjust and fall.

Usually skates (children's) sliding covers three to five sizes.

Care Tips

For children's skates to last long, they need to be properly taken care of. For example, the blades of figure skates immediately after skiing should be wiped dry and put on fabric (but not plastic!) Cases. This will protect the blade from rust. It is also strictly forbidden to dry skates on a battery or heater. Only at room temperature!

• If the skating shoe remains suitable for a long time, the wheels are gradually erased, and the blades are worn off. Therefore, you need to closely monitor and in time to change the roller wheels and sharpen the blade.
• You can not sharpen the skate blade yourself. It is better to consult specialists.