tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post1256176460858241447..comments2023-04-07T10:27:50.934-05:00Comments on Xanboni: Staying safe on the iceAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-53671383140842816272013-01-03T22:20:25.791-06:002013-01-03T22:20:25.791-06:00And kids who don't snap their helmet straps sh...And kids who don't snap their helmet straps shut...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872556009675250111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-56776160866197118522013-01-01T22:03:58.388-06:002013-01-01T22:03:58.388-06:00Sorry to sound stupid... but what is hot dogging?
...Sorry to sound stupid... but what is hot dogging?<br /><br />Otherwise, I totally agree. Fortunately I've been skating at a slightly less wild rink recently. I saw someone with public skates that looked either waaaay too loose, extremely blunt, or both. The poor girl literally could not stay on her feet, which was really sad, as she was actually skating (and falling every few steps) quite boldly through the middle anyway, but then unsurprisingly became discouraged and went back to the barrier, probably thinking she was a terrible, embarassing skater and would never come back again.<br /><br />So I think that rinks need to take notice of safety too and maintain those public skates! I felt too nervous to give this woman advice to get new skates, but I really think that the ice monitor should have said something. The situation was dangerous AND discouraging for the skater.<br /><br />On another note, I love this blog and I hope you have a great 2013! :)The Same Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-1649196217133179052013-01-01T16:29:06.401-06:002013-01-01T16:29:06.401-06:00Xan, you are quite right. Most guards are useless...Xan, you are quite right. Most guards are useless at best, and often part of the problem.Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05953998801421616559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-12515747156177261472013-01-01T16:23:21.155-06:002013-01-01T16:23:21.155-06:00I confess to TWS (texting while skating). But only...I confess to TWS (texting while skating). But only when I'm alone on the ice.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-39878453485837595422012-12-31T20:04:20.349-06:002012-12-31T20:04:20.349-06:00When I see someone on the ice with a camera or a c...When I see someone on the ice with a camera or a cell phone (and I have time) I'll offer to take a picture for them so they can be in the picture together.<br /><br />And after that they're out of my way so I don't have to skate around them.Babbette Duboisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721808053479678691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-52803846661700047062012-12-31T19:54:40.104-06:002012-12-31T19:54:40.104-06:00You'll appreciate my priorities - Miss almost ...You'll appreciate my priorities - Miss almost 13 got the ice halo for Christmas. Her birthday is in a month, just after she does a weekend crash (sorry - "intensive") course. Her skates will arrive in time for her birthday and the regular school term lessons..Accordionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-49219847387838762782012-12-31T18:12:49.780-06:002012-12-31T18:12:49.780-06:00Oh, man the badly tied skates. That drives me craz...Oh, man the badly tied skates. That drives me crazy. And at the Ice Rink of the Damned, the guards were not allowed to tell people their skates were poorly (or un-) tied because of some bullshit about liability (?)Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-14766600244425306352012-12-31T16:25:47.826-06:002012-12-31T16:25:47.826-06:00I've been a rink moniter for almost two years ...I've been a rink moniter for almost two years now, and in my experience, it isn't the adults that get hurt. They tend to be going too slow to have any real injuries. Most of the bad ones are a mixture of reckless teenagers and badly tied skates....Iceninja314https://www.blogger.com/profile/04880263297822158479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-41421525935720847112012-12-31T10:20:07.324-06:002012-12-31T10:20:07.324-06:00Recently our link vigorously promotes to acquire n...Recently our link vigorously promotes to acquire new customers. Now is a holiday season and many (new) families come to the link for skating. <br /><br />Unfortunately I have witnessed some accidents. Once I saw the ambulance came to rescue. Most victims were adult skaters. They fell and could not even get themselves out of the ice without any assistance. I also saw one boy hit his face hard and bleeding badly. <br /><br />I understand that the link wants to sell group/private lessons to these new customers, but I feel something is wrong. Safety comes last. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-41345734390412264682012-12-30T20:00:35.720-06:002012-12-30T20:00:35.720-06:00True. Maybe it's best to look for a rink with ...True. Maybe it's best to look for a rink with loud-mouth bossy adult skaters who aren't afraid to tell pipsqueaks to knock it off. Not that I know any such bossy skaters. *whistling*josetteplank.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790825543155685363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-77861035369636169052012-12-30T17:42:59.442-06:002012-12-30T17:42:59.442-06:00Another advantage of a do-rag under a helmet is th...Another advantage of a do-rag under a helmet is that it helps absorb some of the sweat and keeps your helmet liner clean(er) for a longer period of time.<br /><br />Also, if buying a skateboard helmet, look for an ASTM F1492 certification. That tells you it was tested for multiple impacts. An additional problem with bike helmets (ASTM F1447) is that they can only withstand a single impact before they have to be replaced.K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-72626058667543063262012-12-30T16:45:10.606-06:002012-12-30T16:45:10.606-06:00At most of the rinks I skate at, the guards are th...At most of the rinks I skate at, the guards are the problem half the time, and ignore the problems the other half. Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087069977867729538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-16105952937908026232012-12-30T14:01:51.643-06:002012-12-30T14:01:51.643-06:00And yes, when my skaters are on a public session w...And yes, when my skaters are on a public session with little kids, the rule is they may not raise their blades above the armpit level of the shortest person on the rink. No camel spins, no spirals, etc. A blade anywhere near a face is a scary thing.josetteplank.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790825543155685363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466093691926458332.post-65276846429060043072012-12-30T13:57:24.451-06:002012-12-30T13:57:24.451-06:00It never ceases to amaze me the number of absolute...It never ceases to amaze me the number of absolute beginners who do not wear helmets or at least a thick hat. Adults and toddlers (who are "head heavy" and topple easily) should wear something, anything. Yes, head injuries are rare, but when they do happen, they are stunning in their ability to keep a person down, make blood (a little scratch on the head with freak you out with the amount of blood it can create), and make you feel wobbly for a good long time, if not worse.<br /><br />Again, injuries are rare. I skate a lot of public sessions, and overwhelmingly the injuries I see are people trying to hot dog (speed skate, spin, jump) when they have no business trying it, or people being bowled over by hot doggers. And on that note, a rink with an active rink guard (a human on the ice who is watching out for really dangerous activities and has authority to reprimand or boot offenders off) is another piece of "safety equipment" you should look for. It might be fun to skate at wild west no-holds-barred rinks, but that's only until someone goofing off takes you out at the knees and you do a slapstick, arse over teakettle fall. Then it's not so fun anymore.josetteplank.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790825543155685363noreply@blogger.com