MySk8Coach Video Training Website

[sampaguita]

I've just discovered MySk8Coach due to the Cyber Monday sale. I've purchased a few videos, and now I'm interested in getting jump videos, but there are so many of them even for a single jump, say, a salchow!

Have you tried any of their jump videos? Which do you think is the most helpful, say, for the salchow and toe loop? Thanks!

[Twizzler]

I haven't tried any of their videos yet.
which ones did you get and are they helpful?
do they actually explain the techniques?
thanks,
Linda

[irenar5]

I found Doug Leigh's toe loop series pretty helpful.  I have a few videos from my sk8coach and have always found something of value in each instructor's approach.   I do not have any recommendations for the salchow, as I have not tried any videos, except for Brian Orser's latest salchow exercise one.  This one had no technique explanations at all, so I would not recommend it.  I also did not care much for Stephane Yvars style (not enough explanations for my taste).

I really liked:

-Tugba Karademir's loop and flip lessons
-Robert Tebby's "Toe loop as a second jump"

One of the things that detracts me from purchasing more from mysk8coach is how they break up their video lessons.  Sometimes they would mention the arms only, but to hear about the legs for another minute, you have to pay another lesson's fee of $4.99. The video "backspin air position" was in three parts and there was essentially no new information in videos 1 and 2.  All of the information could have easily been summed up in one $4.99 video.  While I applaud the idea of a la carte downloadable lessons, I felt taken advantage of.

Another good site is icoachskating.com.- they have great lessons as well (theirs is subscription fee based, though).  I think you can try it out for free for 30 days.

[sampaguita]

I found Paige Asthrop's spin entry videos to be useful. Also, Forward and Backward Crossovers by Paul Matheson were informative (although that's 3+3 videos!). The two waltz jump-toe loop videos by Paige Asthrop are also good, although they are kind of redundant (portions of one vid are repeated in the other vid).

[Sushi]

mysk8coach is offering 5 free lesson videos that was updated for Christmas.
Coupon code "FREEPROMO"

http://www.myskatecoach.com/viewvideo.asp?id=333&cat=Subscriptions

The current videos are:

-Back Spin Initiating Rotation From Core Strength Exercise
-How To Change Feet Spin Exercise   
-Twizzles Blade Pressure Paul Matheson   
-Toe Loop Exercise   
-Combination Loop Second Jump Exercise Lee Barkell

[AgnesNitt]

I got the following offer in email from Mysk8coach for free videos.

"It's Christmas and MySk8Coach has a special gift for you, five free video lessons!

Please enjoy these five free videos, our way of saying thank you for another great year at MySk8Coach!

Click here to get your free lessons...just use the code "FREEPROMO" when you check out.

Please forward this on to anyone else you think would enjoy this free gift!

Merry Christmas!"

[jjane45]

It was a bit tricky to figure out how to buy. Click on "buy mysk8coach" button and the complete catalog shows. Search for ***FREE*** to get to the five free videos.

They also have 40% off for 10 pack, that's $30 for 10 videos. Hmmmm.

Choose any ten of our videos and recieve 40% off your entire order!
Just enter the coupon code "TENPACK" before you check out and you will save 40%!
Use the code as many times as you would like, it's our way of helping you build your library of lessons affordably!

[jjane45]

Thank you for sharing! I prefer the icoachskating videos because they tend to be longer and more comprehensive.

IMO the mysk8coach sample videos are really, really short and (after the obligatory beginnings and endings) cover very little information.

[singerskates]

I found this website where we can get tips on figure skating here www.myskatecoach.com. It's great for all levels and disciplines.   

[Isk8NYC]

I found this website where we can get tips on figure skating here www.myskatecoach.com. It's great for all levels and disciplines.   

Thanks for the reminder - they just revamped their website and have a lot of new videos out.

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