After wearing the skates had to walk up stairs (this part is quite easy) and then onto the rink. This is where all the fun started. It was tough to move even a couple of inches. I hung on the the rails and then slowly started moving. At the end of one hour had sore elbows (holding onto the rails), stiff back and sore legs (the skates were too tight).
At the end of the hour I was able to slowly move without holding the rails. Did not have even a single fall though.
So, here are the basics from a guru of 1 hour experience :-)
1) Choose the right sized show. Don't hesitate to try a few shoes before choosing one
2) Wear a Jean and some full arm shirt (just in case you fall down)
3) Don't worry about onlookers and friends who might tease you. Its worth the effort once you manged to move around - its fun
4) Don't look down. I felt that I had a better balance when I did not look down
5) Once you get some confidence stay close to the rail but walk slowly very slowly. Its always better to stay close the the rail though just in case you need it :-) and trust me you will need it on the first day
6) Don't lose heart keep practising and you should be able to move a bit on the very first hour itself!
Happy Skating!
