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Also, you must purchase skates designed for your skating level. Going with too strong a boot can hurt your feet, going with too low a boot can seriously hurt your ankles. Make sure you get the propre amount of support. Call several stores or suppliers and see what they recommend for your level, height and weight. It may also be helpful to send them a copy of your foot stating all the mesurements. This should guarantee a propre fit.

Care for your skates is also extremely important. NEVER leave your skates in lockers, skate bags, closets, or any other small area. They must be completly dried before storing. If the boots are very wet, it could take up to 36 hours for them to dry completly. It is also recommended that you do not place your skates near sources of direct heat such as heaters. This can damage the boot. You must also remember to dry the blades off before you put them away, so that they don't rust. You should never store your blades with the plastic guards on them, this is just and invitation for rust to come and eat your blades away. Instead, wrap blades in a dry towel, or use fabric blades covers designed for that purpose.

Remember that you can't skate good unless your skates are taken care of.