the ice blades r made from metal so they can slide, but it is ur balance and agility levels that can make it work, the blades have a toe pick at the front to stop u flying forwards and they keep u firmly stable...:)
The skates melt under your body weight the ice just a little bit to form a thin water film. In other words, the skates glide on a very small water cushion.
I have ice skates.. because I am a figure skater.. Unless you play ice hockey, figure skate or speed skate there is not really another reason you would own some!
You can buy ice skates probably in a sports store. Or maybe if you live near an ice rink, you could get some in there. There is always eBay as well i just got some really nice brand new ones from...
There are many different ways that you can learn to ice skate. You can take classes, practice, or watch other people ice skate. It's very similar to roller blading. If you are to hold onto the side...