Can I roller skate in the cold?

When skating in the cold, the hands and ears are usually the first body parts to start complaining. But they’ll be fine with a little protection. The movement of skating is usually enough to keep your legs warm. But on really cold days, you may want to wear leggings.

How cold can you skate outside?

A temperature of 17 to 23 degrees F is considered good “hard hockey ice,” while 24 to 29 degrees F is considered good “soft figure skating ice.” Harder ice allows for faster skating and smoother, less snowy playing surface making the puck slide much easier as well.

Can you roller skate when its wet outside?

Skating in the rain or even just on damp ground can affect your bearings and reduce their efficiency. After a wet skate it’s important to clean your bearings to ensure no permanent damage is done.

What do you wear when skating in the cold?

Light Jacket, Sweater, or Sweatshirt When you ice skate, your body will move around a lot, so you usually do not need a very heavy jacket. A light fleece, sweatshirt, warm-up type jacket, or sweater may be all that is necessary to keep you warm, but if a rink is especially cold, consider dressing in layers.

Can you ice skate while it’s snowing?

When the snow comes, it will cover the whole surface of the ice, turning the frozen lake into a snow flat. Given the smoother texture, black ice is ideal for ice skating. This is a frozen lake with a very thin layer of fresh snow. Skating through the snow!

Does rain ruin roller blades?

You should avoid rollerblading in the rain. It becomes extremely slippery and it takes you longer to stop. Your skates can slip easily in both pushing and when turning, so falls are likely. It also damages your skates, including your bearings.

Is it safe to roller skate on wet pavement?

Skating on wet concrete is not advisable for any type of roller sports. The concrete is very slippery when it’s wet. So, wet skating can cause damage to you, your skates, and even your life.

What should I wear to go roller skating?

You want to wear comfortable clothing with plenty of give like shorts, sweatpants, or athletic pants. If you do decide to go with jeans, make sure they are very well broken in. You also need to wear socks, but just any old pair won’t do the trick. For skating, thick, tall socks are best.

Can you ice skate on lakes?

Most natural skating areas in the continental US are on smaller lakes and ponds in the northern midwest states and in the Northeast. However, a very big body of water where you can enjoy an authentic natural ice skating experience is Colorado’s mighty Evergreen Lake.