if you thought figure skating was easy

[FlySmileFan]

How old were you on that video ?

[18believer]

you really must have hard work, dedication, determination and of course your heart for it!!! =)))

[figureskater432]

thanks for the advice but im much past here now ive landed up to double axels, short of course but hey lol.

[icegirl4everxoxo]

you're pretty good, but you need to attack more. your skating is a little slow, keep pushing!!! also, don't wait so long on the entrance of your axel and pull in and "snap" more! and on your layback make sure you actually lay back more haha :) don't worry work hard and you'll definitely get it!

[oatmealloverxx3]

im about as good as you i have practiced about 12 hours so far. ur good.

[figureskater432]

kool this was a long time ago

im now attempting double axels

[NicoleandAbbyshow]

@figureskater432 cool im 11 and im working on double toeloops and double loops

[leftysrock27]

I am a beginner in figure skating. I am eager to learn some tricks. I am pretty good at skating because my dad was in hockey. All I want to do is figure skate because I fell right on the ice. I can launch, ballerina jump, backwards skate and swizzle. I want to become a master, and yes, I know it takes hard work. But Im willing to do it.

Thank You

Lefty

[3doglvrs]

You what I love? When someone acts like figure skating is so easy, and then when they get on the ice, they fall!

[MissJoycex3]

this song is wonderful, what's the name of it?

[XDIcey]

Figure skating aint easy and its not just for girly girls, I'm a tomboy and i figure skate and boys figure skate

[0Seqoyah0]

my friend said figure skating is girly easy and not a sport, but my friend cant even stand on ice

[abharo11]

Well, you're friend is ABSOLUTELY wrong, figure skating is not easy, it requires flexibilty, lots of hard trainning, passion and strenght.

Besides, boys figure-skate as well

[CutieCupcake333]

WHAT? Your friend said figure skating was girly, easy and NOT a sport? Well figure skating is not girly, pretty hard, and it IS a sport (if it wasn't, it wouldn't be in the Olympics). ....I proved my point....

[No1Jc]

my double salcow is really hard i can do it better when im on da harness because for some reason i feel more safer lol :D

[naabgirl]

MY SISTER KEEPS TELLING MY GYMNASTICS IS EASIER THEN SKATING!!! UNTRUE. Skating is very hard. I am just starting a double sow. I totally agree with you!!

Just landed an axel yesterday!!! I hate the haircutter!

Comment from a fellow skater. Thanks.

[Hattie11395]

is a flip the same as a toe loop? or a cherry flip?.. if so i can do them! There really cool ^^ the newest jumps ive learned are a threejump into a loop and a toe salchow.. im not very good at the toe salchow O_o lol your really good by the way :)

[FigureSk8rxx]

for a flip you pick with your left foot, toe loop is from the right...idk what a cherry flip is

[abharo11]

A Cherry Flip is the english version name for the Toe Loop

[PolkaDotDesigns]

I agree, and even thoughs who visit the rink once a year and master things that it took us weeks to do!

[iceprincesskexxx]

you are really good.

amazing!!

how long take it before you can flips?

i can do a flip, but 1 turn.

x.

[figureskater432]

thankyou umm it only took me a few days before i could land them consistantly

[nic95starz]

wow u can land most of your doubles in just 8 months? thats way too good! keep it up ! :D

[figureskater432]

i have been skating 18 months lol

[meggiiefolchart]

how many hours do u practice a week???

[JustGotSurgery]

Its very hard Ive been skating since I was 6 and I am 13 now its not easy I have not landed my axel because my coach is rude and he stopped me from skating for a while but I got back on with my old coach and now Im thinking of changing to gymnastics

[figureskater432]

yes that it is ohh really

yer ive always wanted to do gymnastics but i love skating to much lol ive landed up to my double flip

=]

[marianneiskool]

you wait WAY too long to go into jumps, and that slows down the rotation (the beginning axel was WAY too late) really push off of your toepick on the lutz, and this will help you lots!! youre pretty good besides that <3

[figureskater432]

thanks for the advice

but i land my axel now and most my doubles so i have really improved this video is from like 8 months ago =]

[ebbysmebby]

but at least uve got ur axel now

[mkghayes]

u r waiting to long be 4 u go into ur axel.

[kmkayluh]

heehe Land it or Go HOME!

that's what it says on the bottom of my skates haaha

so every time i eat ice on a dbl axel

i just look at that an do it again!

[pinkperson653]

Good backspin!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pinkperson653]

I am working on my axel to and it is really hard!! Who ever thought it is an easy sport, THINK AGAIN!I have to wear knee pads to practice my axel because i fall on my knees so much! I have been skating for only 2 1/2 years but i love it! You should definatly keep skating! Your really close to landing your axel! Keep it up! (btw i'm 12:)

[apple22jacks]

what level are you in i'm 13 and i can only land up to a loop!!!

[pinkperson653]

preliminary, working on double loop but no other doubles, i've tried flip and salchow but it didn't go so well. how long have you been skating?

[apple22jacks]

i've been skating for 5 years and i am just now learning a single flip! you are super good!!!!

[figureskater432]

ohhh really thankyou =]

[jazzsquarez101]

The thing with figure skating is you can't be afraid to fall.You just have to want to get up and try again.

-Kara

[figureskater432]

lol i know its annoying itss alot more difficult than it looks

'

[iceprncess96]

i know all these people are like its soooo easy im like hell no go try it and the tehyll shut up !!!

[mirandalizz8]

im a skater>3 and i love it. and i love my gymnastics too.

[VanillaLadyMiST]

fine follow!) i figure skater too))

[FigureSkatingDaisy]

Try Removing The Back Crossovers B4 Your Axel, Having Just A Mohawk B4 Sets Up A Rhythm For The Jump (As Sarahice1 Said). You Have The Height Easy! Now Quicken Everything Up =]

[figureskater432]

thanks for the advice ill try it =]

[Sarahice1]

Hi,

I agree your taking way too long on the back edge. Try doing a RFI mowhawk in a 1,2,3 Step movement, the RFI is on 1. When you step onto the LFO edge stand up straight and swing your arms back to a comfortable position. Let your arms and free knee come through together and make sure you get onto a back spin.

[AxelHeadBethany]

dont worry youll get your axel. i already landed it and once you land it its SUPER easy lol. good luck with your skating =)

[figureskater432]

thankyouu

[figureskater432]

ok thanks for the advice ill try that =]

[skatergirlaxeldancer]

your take off edge of your axel is WAY too long your taking like 10 sec, 5 sec max :) i kno its kinda intimadating but i think it will help good job!

[iceflake242]

you need to pull in on your axel.

[LuvnJCandJB]

5 stars!! even though i haven't started yet i know what you're saying is true!