How to Tie Ice Skates

Learning how to tie ice skates is simple. If you skate for fun, experiment with some of the different knots and find one that suits you best. If you are a more serious ice skater, stick to traditional methods like knotted lacing. Knotted lacing ensures a firm hold on your laces by incorporating one knot for each set of eyelets on an ice skate. This friction keeps the lacing firm and in place as you skate. Read on to learn more.

Things You'll Need

  • Laces
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Instructions

  1. Tie Ice Skates Using Traditional Knots

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      Use a method called knotted lacing. This method is used by professional ice skaters and is also functional for in-line skates or roller skates.

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      Begin with a clean canvas. Completely remove the laces from the ice skates.

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      Insert the laces straight across the bottom. The laces should run on the underside of the eyelets or holes of insertion on the ice skate.

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      Cross the ends over each other. Finish the cross with a single overhand knot, sometimes referred to as a starting knot.

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      Draw the ends out and across to each opposite side. From here, guide them under and then finally out through the next set of eyelets on the ice skate.

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      Repeat all of the steps until you have reached the top eyelet on your ice skate.

    Opt for Creativity When You Tie Your Ice Skates

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      Pick fun laces. You can always remove the laces that came with your ice skates and replace them with a more fun version in a bright color or pattern.

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      Experiment with different knots. Lock lacing is another firm type of ice skate lacing. It involves the use of a locking technique for super-tight laces.

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      Create an eye-catching design. Twistie lacing is both decorative and functional since it incorporates the use of single knots at each juncture. The resulting effect is a fun pattern that customizes your ice skates.

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      Impress your friends. Checkerboard lacing looks just like it sounds. This cool technique uses alternately colored laces to create a fun pattern across the front of your ice skates.