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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For helmet and gear, what does kid wear to learn to ice skate for protection? Does bike helmet work? Mitten or snow glove? And, does kid need to wear elbow or knee pad?

And, what do they wear in summertime when they go to indoor ice skating arena to ice skate? [/quote]

Bike helmets work (I think; I grew up figure skating and don't remember wearing anyone ever wearing a helmet but I think they're standard these days/around here).  Gloves should be tight so kids can grip things with them on.  I'd only provide knee pads if the kids ends up consistently falling on their knees/gets bruised.  For skating indoors in summer, same as in winter (although obviously in layers to avoid overheating on the way there).  But I think unless they get serious about it, most people just do casual ice skating in the winter.  And if you're serious about it, it's a good workout, so you're not really wearing a lot of clothes -- leggings or tights and a practice dress, maybe a sweater and gloves.[/quote]

Also endorse the PP's suggestion of buying kids their own secondhand skates.  If they're only skating socially, skates last for ages and can be resold/passed on when the kids grow.  Rental skates aren't well maintained or sharpened frequently enough and can be a big hindrance in learning to skate.[/quote]

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