U.S. Skating For Gold
Short Track Speed Skating in Sochi.
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Short Track Speed Skating Clothing/Equipment
The next item on the list is a helmet, a self explanatory item. This item protects your head! With going as fast as these people are, the chances of slipping on ice one good time could end with a slam into the ice rink. Protective gear like knee pads, shin guards, protective Kevlar and even neck guards for neck break speeds. That was a pun ladies and gentlemen. The Knee pads, shin guards and neck guard offers protection from the skaters ahead.
The last two things are a skin-tight suit and skates. A skin tight suit helps reduce wind resistance. With the skin tight suit skaters are able to skate faster than if the were in jeans and a t-shirt. Skates are your main thing, without skates, you can't ice skate. Skates are customized for the speed skater for the best results. The skates are shaped to their foot, and are made of heavier materials that help weigh down the skater for when they're turning corners. The blades are Extremely sharp and are bent at an arc to the left so the boot does not touch the ice while turning.
Full Body Equipment Guide
Close Up On The Gloves
Lighter Description On Equipment
Emily Scott and Jessica Smith Speed Skating; TEAM USA
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Emily Scott at practice.
Emily outside of Speed Skating
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