How I did it: I bought ice-skates at a fleamarket and had lots of patience... It was a long time until there was a harsh enough winter for good ice to form.
The first 10 minutes or so always feel a bit awkward if you haven't been on the ice for a long time, but then your body seems to remember how to move and you're off!

Lessons & tips: Don't be afraid to fall. Ice is hard, but you're more likely to fall when you're too careful. Always wear gloves or mittens and a hat though, they will protect you.

Resources: When I was little, there used to be ice almost every winter, so I learned to skate from my parents.

Jan 08, 2009, 01:35AM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers