Author Topic: What skating skill would you want to master? (Read 5456 times)

FigureSpins · « **on:** August 26, 2013, 12:12:41 PM »

If money, time and physical ability were not obstacles, what skating skill would you want to master? http://tinyurl.com/m33csdn

NB: I miss FSWer - he used to start these topics all the time. Really kept the board chatting.

FigureSpins · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2013, 12:57:01 PM »

I would like to master an outside spreadeagle.

sk8time · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2013, 01:38:08 PM »

My goal is rather humble

- I just want a good scratch spin!

sarahspins · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2013, 01:54:35 PM »

I'd love to be able to do a butterfly.. I have never been able to do one, and it's on my bucket list!

Meli · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2013, 01:56:39 PM »

A Biellmann. Sadly, I am not Gumby.

Live2Sk8 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2013, 05:18:52 PM »

From a practical standpoint, a sit spin, so I could pass my Bronze FS test. Injury is preventing this one from happening.

But from sheer beauty, I'd love to have an Ina Bauer, especially one that swoops across the entire rink. Extreme closed hips prevent this one from being a reality - but you said to exclude physical ability!

ChristyRN · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:58:26 PM »

A beautiful lay back spin. Of course, I need to figure out scratch spin first.

jjane45 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:19:16 PM »

Quote from: Live2Sk8 on August 26, 2013, 05:18:52 PM

But from sheer beauty, I'd love to have an Ina Bauer, especially one that swoops across the entire rink.

ditto this. a really good one puts me into tears. looks effortless but stresses lower back and leading knee so much.

Mergen Tatara · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:22:48 PM »

One foot spin with more than 6 revolutions

nicklaszlo · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:50:06 PM »

Lutz-lutz combinations.

A fully extended lift, so I can see where I am going during lifts.

Death spiral.

Kitten23 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2013, 12:23:00 PM »

I was always taught to dream big. Mine would be a double lutz. I am a firm believer in "anything is possible!"

Neverdull44 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2013, 02:55:08 PM »

Spins: A layback spin that goes for over three revolutions and isn't on my toe. $:-\$

Jumps: Have my axel back. Walley and a big, beautiful Flying Leaf would be great too.

Footwork: Straight line brackets ON BOTH FEET.

Figures: My right, forward outside loop. (I can do left, but not right)

A Super High Spiral!

nicklaszlo · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2013, 08:50:02 PM »

Quote from: Neverdull44 on September 06, 2013, 02:55:08 PM

Footwork: Straight line brackets

What's that mean?

icedancer · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:47:11 PM »

2nd figure test or Adult Silver Figure

Gold Dances.

All dances SOLO

FigureSpins · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:58:09 PM »

Quote from: Neverdull44 on September 06, 2013, 02:55:08 PM

Footwork: Straight line brackets ON BOTH FEET.

The newish term for straight-line brackets is "bracket-bracket," but I knew what you meant. Nick - it's a common footwork move - forward bracket, backward bracket, repeat. All on one foot with even tempo and flow.

They're so hard to do on my left foot! I was very proud to manage a few on my right last week, off the wall!
These new skates may be my salvation!

irenar5 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 07, 2013, 02:03:50 AM »

Jump: Big beautiful axel
Spin: Death drop and fast camel
Footwork: fast flowing rockers and counters. Just about anything fast and flowing :-)

So, I suppose, the most coveted skill for me is speed.

sampaguita · « **Reply #16 on:** September 07, 2013, 05:46:51 AM »

Spins: Flying camel. But can't even do a decent two-foot spin!
Jumps: I'd love to get an axel.
Dance: I want to complete all dances -- solo and partnered!
Footwork: All turns + Ina Bauer + outside spread eagle = <3 <3 <3

techskater · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2013, 02:52:44 PM »

double Axel, death drop that doesn't spin out of control, L4 combo spin

Neverdull44 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2013, 08:17:21 PM »

Yeah, my left foot doesn't like to do straight line brackets. . . . and neither foot likes to do them at a good speed..

ls99 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2013, 09:08:25 PM »

A perfect waltz jump. One that looks good, feels good. Maybe by the time I hit age 70, I'll have it.

AgnesNitt · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2013, 09:32:25 PM »

Can I just lump it into "Pass the 8th test." ?

SynchKat · « **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2013, 09:43:31 PM »

Nice outside Ina Bauer. I can do it in insides and flats but not the elusive outside.

WaltzJump413 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2013, 12:35:58 AM »

I would love to do a flying camel (those are so beautiful!) someday...and some really good jumps and spins.

But my *practical* goal is to pass Beta.

Also working on pivots, 2-foot spins, and spirals.

sampaguita · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2013, 08:34:01 AM »

Quote from: sampaguita on September 07, 2013, 05:46:51 AM

Spins: Flying camel. But can't even do a decent two-foot spin!
Jumps: I'd love to get an axel.
Dance: I want to complete all dances -- solo and partnered!
Footwork: All turns + Ina Bauer + outside spread eagle = <3 <3 <3

oops...I forgot to add CROSSOVERS!!! And efficient stroking. I'd love to move really fast on ice, with control.

Qarol · « **Reply #24 on:** September 09, 2013, 03:48:35 PM »

To be good enough for my local synchronized skating team...ultimate dream!

I'd love to be able to do a fabulous illusion spin.

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