Skating attire for children and adults explained [Winter, Summer, Fall, Spring]

Popular winter leisure activities include: skate !
but With a permanent indoor skating rink that is open all year round, you can enjoy skating not only in winter but also in spring, summer, and fall. Yo!

Before skating, you probably want to know, "What should I wear?"
So this time Skating clothes We will explain!

Before you go skating, learn about appropriate attire so you're ready to go!

Skating Outfit Basic Style

First, Basic skating attire We will explain:

Although it varies slightly depending on the facility, the temperature of the skating rink is as follows: Winter is 5 to 8 degrees Celsius. Summer is around 10 to 14 degrees Celsius. Please keep in mind that it will be cold at the skating rink, so prepare your clothes accordingly.
Also, Exposing your skin increases the risk of injury, so be sure to Long sleeves and pants Wear Please do.

Your body temperature may rise while skating and you may feel hot, Layering It is convenient to adjust it with

The thing you need to be most careful about while skating is hitting your head. Knitted hat Wearing a hat like this can help prevent injuries while skating. .
Some skating rinks offer free helmet rentals, but please make sure to wear either a hat or a helmet.

At the skating rink, gloves Most facilities require masks to be worn. The purpose of wearing gloves is to protect your hands and fingers from injury caused by the skate blades or ice chips.
Therefore, Please bring gloves that cover all your fingers As long as all your fingers are covered, gloves or work gloves from a 100 yen store will do.

If you forget your gloves, many facilities sell them at the reception desk and you can purchase them for around 300 yen.

When skating, it is recommended to avoid short socks and wear longer ones. Skate shoes are hard and cover the ankles, so they can cause blisters. .
To prevent shoe bruising, Calf-length (crew) socks Wear let's.

Skating Outfits: What should kids wear?

Basically, children wear the same clothes when skating as adults. .

To protect against the cold and prevent injuries, Wear long sleeves and long pants let's.
Children tend to be more aggressive than adults and therefore fall more often, so we recommend waterproof jackets.

Layering They do the same things as adults.
Also, Please wear a hat (helmet) and gloves to protect your head, fingers, and hands. .
Long socks Don't forget!

What to wear when skating in spring, summer or autumn?

The clothes you wear when skating outside of winter (spring, summer, fall) are basically the same. .
Wear long sleeves, long pants, a hat (helmet), gloves, and long socks I will.

As mentioned above, skating rinks are cold even in summer. It depends on the skating rink, but Summer temperatures are around 10 to 14 degrees Celsius. .
Don't be complacent just because "summer is hot." Layering with long-sleeved sweatshirts and jackets Please adjust it accordingly.

Skating Outfit: Will I get wet if I fall?

Even if you fall while skating, your clothes will hardly get wet. .

Basically, when skating No need to change clothes However, if your child sweats a lot, it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes.

Skating Outfit Summary

This time Skating Outfits We explained the following.

To enjoy skating safely, It's important to wear the right clothes .
Long sleeves, long pants, hat, gloves, long socks Wear it and enjoy skating!

*The content of this article is current as of December 2024.
Featured image provided by: PIXTA

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