So I've been wondering about this for some time now... many skaters apparently have a crease in the ankle area of their skating boot. I've seen this with higher and lower level skaters alike.
My coach said sth. along the lines of "you gotta have a crease" implying it's a sign that you're doing it right i.e. skating properly.
Is that really a thing? Is it really that common? Or does it depend on what elements you're doing (multi-rotational jumps), jump height and body weight in relation to boot stiffness? Does the way you lace up your boots play a role?
And what's the difference between a broken down skating boot and a 'normal crease'? Is it in a different spot?
Because my four-year old Jackson boots (stiffness 55) are still smooth and show no signs of buckling, neither visually nor when I feel the ankle area with my hands. Granted, I don't weigh much and only do puny single jumps and lots of footwork and edgework in them.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
My coach said sth. along the lines of "you gotta have a crease" implying it's a sign that you're doing it right i.e. skating properly.
Is that really a thing? Is it really that common? Or does it depend on what elements you're doing (multi-rotational jumps), jump height and body weight in relation to boot stiffness? Does the way you lace up your boots play a role?
And what's the difference between a broken down skating boot and a 'normal crease'? Is it in a different spot?
Because my four-year old Jackson boots (stiffness 55) are still smooth and show no signs of buckling, neither visually nor when I feel the ankle area with my hands. Granted, I don't weigh much and only do puny single jumps and lots of footwork and edgework in them.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.