Try playing different types of skate in different places...here's some suggestions.
Forwards and defensemen wear the same type of skates, but goaltenders have flatter blades because they need more balance and are stationary for longer periods.
Other sports that have gained FIS recognition include speed skiing, grass skiing (skiing on grass, using a type of skates instead of skis), and telemark (a type of downhill skiing in which the skier's heel is not bound to the ski, as in cross-country skiing).
This type of skate is still new, and refinements are likely to improve times in years ahead.
"If you look at the skaters who are generally more hardcore street, they have somewhat limited skills because they're only focusing on a certain type of skating or certain type of obstacle," he said.
Figure out what type of skating you'll be doing.
Cupsoles are another type of skate shoe with more cushioning and a thicker sole, designed for skaters who jump from higher distances or who like to perform aerials.
In many respects, the Leap of Faith was also the embodiment of an emerging type of street skating that combined dexterity, mortal risk, and spectacle.
Also think about what type of figure skating you want to do.
