How to Pick Tights for Ice Skating

Ice skating tights are an important part of your outfit. The tights you pick may vary depending on if you are at practice or competing. The right tights might not be able to make you skate better but the wrong tights may negatively affect your practice or performance. Be sure you are wearing the appropriate tights. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Be comfortable. When picking ice skating tights comfort is the most important factor. If you will be performing while wearing the tights you want your focus to be on your routine, not on your apparel.
2. Select the best style for you. Ice skating tights come in a couple of different styles. There are footed tights, over-the-boot tights, footless tights, stirrup skating tights, and underlayer and specialty tights.
3. Pick the right material. The majority of skating tights are made of either run-resistant nylon or Microfiber (nylon and Lycra spandex). Each material has its pros and cons so make sure the tight make-up meets your needs.
4. Make sure you purchase ice skating tights and not dance tights. Dance tights might not be as expensive as ice skating tights but they are not meant to hold up to the rigors of ice skating. One fall on the ice and a regular dance tight may snag and be ruined. Ice skating tights come in a variety of thicknesses for warmth and comfort.