Sliding skates for a boy
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The choice of sports equipment for a child is a very important and responsible matter. Today, many parents buy practical sliding skates for their children, the sizes of which can be adjusted as needed. In today's article, we will learn how to select such products for a boy.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Modern models of sliding skates are in great demand. Buying such sports equipment will be an excellent decision for a boy. We will find out what the main advantages of such products are.
- Buying growing skates, you will be able to significantly save money. Children's legs always grow quickly, so standard skates are often enough for only 1-2 seasons, after which you have to spend money on a new pair of suitable sizes. Sliding models will last much longer, since the boot can be increased in them. Thanks to this, the considered types of skates can be enough for 2-4 years.
- These products are very easy to use. It is not difficult to resize them. To do this, you do not need to contact narrow specialists. It is enough to carry out some manipulations with the retainer to change the size of the skates.
- One of the main advantages of sliding skates is their level of comfort. Most of these products are soft on the inside, covered with tactilely pleasant fabrics. While riding, the child does not experience any discomfort or discomfort.
- Modern sliding children's skates are characterized by their lightness. The average weight of such specimens is 0.6 kg. The weight of curly sliding skates usually reaches 1.2 kg, and hockey skates - 0.8 kg.
- In such products, there is a warmed boot. Even during frosts, such products remain warm, do not allow children's feet to freeze.
- The lion's share of modern sliding skates is equipped with reliable and convenient fasteners. These can be clips or Velcro. They can be opened and closed very easily and quickly.
- Sliding skates are initially manufactured with the most reliable and sturdy construction. Boots in them are often made of synthetic materials that can easily withstand temperature extremes, and are also waterproof. On the sides of the models, special plastic pads are often provided, which form a solid frame base that protects children's feet from blows and other troubles.
- Sliding skate models are equipped with practical blades. Most often these are stainless steel elements that do not need frequent sharpening.
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Now let's highlight the cons of sliding skates for boys.
- Such equipment is not suitable for professional sports activities. For active workouts, such products will also not be suitable. They are designed for light loads only, so the execution of intricate ice elements is not available.
- The construction of the insole in sliding skates is often not the most comfortable. This detail has two parts here. At the moments of the opening of the boot, a strip appears at their junction, which brings certain inconveniences during skiing.
- When using sliding skates, the center of gravity is disturbed.
- Fasteners in the sports equipment in question are not always reliable enough.
This primarily applies to plastic elements. They break easily and last for a very short service life.
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What are they?
Growing skates for boys are different. Curly skates are very popular. Such equipment is presented in the form of walking, professional or semi-professional options. Walking skates are ideal for spending time on the rink, but semi-professional sliding skates make it possible to perform complex rotations with jumps.
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True connoisseurs of high quality prefer professional types of ice equipment. Even very complex tricks can be performed with them.
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The main feature of modern figure skates is the presence of teeth on the blades. Thanks to these components, it is much easier and more convenient to perform tricks on the ice. The teeth are complemented by specimens intended for users with different skill levels.
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Hockey skates are also available in a large assortment. Hockey is played in such items. They are characterized by a number of main features:
- the presence of reliable protection for the legs;
- synthetic materials are used in production;
- the ankle is fixed with plastic pads;
- the heel and toe are compacted with a metal mesh;
- thick rubber or plastic acts as the base of the sole.
An important part of hockey skates is the glass. It is located at the junction of the boot and the blade, it can be monolithic or open.
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Dimensions (edit)
The size parameters of sliding skates for boys are different. Typically, the range of these models covers from 2 to 4 sizes. Today, you can find many high-quality branded copies on sale, with the following parameters:
- 26-29;
- 33-36;
- 34-37;
- 35-38;
- 36-39;
- 36-40;
- 38-41 (maximum values rarely exceed these marks).
Thanks to a wide selection of suitable sizes, you can easily find both children's and teenage models of high-quality sliding equipment for a boy. In the assortment of some companies, you can also find models with other parameters.
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How to choose?
Let's find out how to choose the right ideal sliding skates for a boy.
- The first step is to determine the exact size of the child's feet.You cannot buy skates for him, which will initially be 1-2 sizes larger for him. This can lead to adverse effects such as falls and injuries.
- The ideal sliding (like any other) shoe should fit the child's foot as tightly as possible, but not squeeze it too much. Boots should not interfere with free blood flow, contribute to the appearance of discomfort while skating on ice.
- Trying on sliding skates must necessarily be carried out in a warm room. If you measure cold shoes, then the boy will not be able to fully appreciate the level of its comfort and convenience.
- The boot width of the skates being fitted plays a very important role.
- Choosing the optimal size parameter of equipment for a boy, one should take into account the fact that he will most likely be engaged in warm socks. That is why it is advisable to add an additional 0.5 cm to the size.
- For the boy, equipment of the appropriate design and color should be selected. The child himself should like these sports items.
- It is recommended to choose sliding models that are made of practical, durable and environmentally friendly materials. Such sports equipment should not emit a strong chemical odor. Inspect products for defects and damage.
- The best models of sliding skates are produced by well-known manufacturers. You shouldn't skimp on buying such sports equipment by choosing cheap Chinese knockoffs collected underground. You should buy reliable and safe skates in specialized sports stores, where original certified goods from different brands are sold.
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How to use?
The sliding skates are very easy to use. To change the size of their boot, you will need to find a special fixing piece on the sole. It must be carefully loosened, after which it will be possible to choose the appropriate size in accordance with the parameters of the growing boy's legs. By turning this simple mechanism again, the result can be fixed.
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There are also some simple rules to keep in mind when using sliding skates.
- Skates must be washed and dried at room temperature.
- Store products in a special bag, putting additional protection on the blades.
- Rust must be removed immediately upon detection. It is advisable not to wet the iron parts of the skates - it is enough to wipe them with a dry clean cloth after skating.
- Leather models must not be dried on or near the battery. It is best to do this in a ventilated area.
- Before being sent for summer storage, leather sliding skates are treated with shoe cream, petroleum jelly and wrapped in newspapers.
If used correctly, sliding skates will last a very long time.
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