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On the Ice => The Pro Shop => Topic started by: FigureSpins on February 09, 2018, 11:31:56 AM
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Saw this promoted on FB this morning: https://www.thedancesocks.com/
Q: What would happen if I just tied a strip of lycra around my sneaker at the ball of the foot? Could I spin on my smooth kitchen floor?
A: YES! It works fine - I could do forward and backward spins.
Because it has more friction than a spin trainer, the turns are slower, which lets the skater stay in control. The skater has to balance more, which is always a good thing. It allows you to put the weight ont he actual ball of your foot, not in the center the way that dance turn boards.
It's a step up from spinning in your socks because the sneakers provide support. Definitely a cheap way to do off-ice spin practice.
You could probably cut the toe off a pair of socks and get the same result.
In fairness, the product they're selling is more refined than my ratty, uneven strip of lycra from my scrap bag. It's also a sock-like material.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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All I need is a larger kitchen floor.
(Thanks for the suggestion. It sounds very easy to try.)
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Saw this promoted on FB this morning: https://www.thedancesocks.com/
Q: What would happen if I just tied a strip of lycra around my sneaker at the ball of the foot? Could I spin on my smooth kitchen floor?
A: YES! It works fine - I could do forward and backward spins.
Because it has more friction than a spin trainer, the turns are slower, which lets the skater stay in control. The skater has to balance more, which is always a good thing. It allows you to put the weight ont he actual ball of your foot, not in the center the way that dance turn boards.
It's a step up from spinning in your socks because the sneakers provide support. Definitely a cheap way to do off-ice spin practice.
You could probably cut the toe off a pair of socks and get the same result.
In fairness, the product they're selling is more refined than my ratty, uneven strip of lycra from my scrap bag. It's also a sock-like material.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Awesome. +GOE for the alternative-product testing. Who of us DOESN"T have scraps of lycra lying around?! What an awesome use for them.
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No scraps of lycra kicking around. Some old sail maker dacron scraps but probably not the same.
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No scraps of lycra kicking around. Some old sail maker dacron scraps but probably not the same.
I can send you some of mine. No worries.
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Where's the "like" button on this forum?!
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You can buy cheap lycra bands at 5 and Below. Get the heavy duty ones.
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Where's the "like" button on this forum?!
If you like a post, give the poster some love by clicking the [+GOE] link below their name. [Sorry, there's no [-GOE] option.)
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You can buy cheap lycra bands at 5 and Below. Get the heavy duty ones.
Lycra bands at FiveBelow? Which section - headbands? I was just in there on Friday and didn't see anything like that in the sports section - only the latex bands.
(I ♥ @FiveBelow for figure skating off-ice workout tools.)
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Thanks! Done!
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I ordered a pair of the "carpet" socks and a four-pack of the "smooth floor" socks. I can try out the extra smooth ones with a student or two or three.
There are some competing products on Amazon, but they were more expensive, so I figured I'd try these out. BTW, if you order more than 24 or more pairs, there's a 15% discount - you have to contact the company for that information.
I'll post a review of TheDanceSocks after we give them a spin!