Any Figure Skating divas out there?

Member since 13 June 2023

LisawaltonNew member13 June 2023 03:29:06

Are there any other skiers in Canada who have found that their background in figure skating has positively impacted their skiing abilities? I began figure skating around the age of 9 and, despite having to cut back during my final years of high school, I have recently started incorporating it back into my life for fun. While the figure skating scene in Australia is limited, I believe that figure skating provides a solid foundation for skiing, particularly in terms of edge control and overall body awareness. It has certainly enhanced my skiing skills. I would love to connect with fellow Canadians who share a similar experience or appreciation for both figure skating and skiing.

MaCc Chrizz Member

Member since 13 June 2023

MaCc ChrizzMember13 June 2023 06:31:55

I have only ice skated once or twice in my life, but I noticed that my stepdaughter picked up skiing very quickly and she's a solid ice skater. She really moves along the flats very well! Sounds like a perfect background for skiing. And you'll love the freestyle stuff too (I know I do).

Lisawalton New member

Member since 13 June 2023

LisawaltonNew member13 June 2023 07:11:03

I have only ice skated once or twice in my life, but I noticed that my stepdaughter picked up skiing very quickly and she's a solid ice skater. She really moves along the flats very well! Sounds like a perfect background for skiing. And you'll love the freestyle stuff too (I know I do).
-@MaCc Chrizz

Ah, the flats! At my home mountain there's an annoyingly big flat area that we often have to get across in order to access the opposite slopes of the mountain - the skating does come in handy!

Haha you're making me very impatient to get out there and try out some freestyle moves

How did you start out in freestyle - lessons, or just experimenting on your own?