Bladerunner adjustable ice skates are designed for children who are beginners to ice skating. The adjustable mechanisms are meant to accommodate your child's feet as she grows. Children experience growth spurts, and their feet tend to grow faster than the rest of their bodies. In fact, the foot is one of the first body parts to grow to full size. Bladerunner adjustable ice skates accommodate up to four sizes.
Push Button
The bladerunner push button adjustable skates are easy to use. The push button mechanism unlocks the front of the skate so that you can adjust the size as your child's foot grows. You will need to push the button down with one hand and pull the skate to the appropriate size with the other hand. Once the size is selected, you can let go of the push mechanism.
Quick Release
The quick-release Bladerunner adjustable ice skates feature a latch that unlocks the skate. Once you turn the latch, you do not need to continue to hold it. You can begin adjusting the size once the latch is in the unlock position. The quick-release adjustable ice skate gives you greater control over the size change, allowing you to make small adjustments as needed. This is good for children who are growing rapidly. You will need to turn the latch tightly into the locking position once you're done.
Forward Slide
Some Bladerunner adjustable ice skates feature a forward sliding mechanism that allows you to adjust the size. To make adjustments to this type of ice skate, you will need to grasp the heel firmly with one hand, while sliding the push mechanism forward as you pull the toe of the boot to change the size. Pulling the front of the skate until you hear a clicking noise helps assure that it is locked.
Tips
Your child's skates should fit snugly on his feet without much wiggle room, according to Rikki Samuels, author of "Kids' Book of Figure Skating." A snug-fitting ice skate helps keep your child balanced and helps prevent injuries, explains Samuels. However, it is important to make sure that the ice skate it not too tight.
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