What skating skill would you want to master?

[FigureSpins]

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]

I would like to master an outside spreadeagle.

[sk8time]

My goal is rather humble  - I just want a good scratch spin!

[sarahspins]

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]

A Biellmann.  Sadly, I am not Gumby.

[Live2Sk8]

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]

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

[jjane45]

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]

One foot spin with more than 6 revolutions 

[nicklaszlo]

Lutz-lutz combinations.

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

Death spiral.

[Kitten23]

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

[Neverdull44]

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]

Footwork:  Straight line brackets

What's that mean?

[icedancer]

2nd figure test or Adult Silver Figure

Gold Dances.

All dances SOLO

[FigureSpins]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Neverdull44]

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

[ls99]

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

[AgnesNitt]

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

[SynchKat]

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

[WaltzJump413]

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]

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]

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

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