Ankle support vs forward flex in Graf MCI 5035
I´m a beginner in skating and learning to skate on my own. I´m skating in Graf MCI 5035 size 6.5R T-Blade on medium runner 5/8. I´m 50years, 180 pounds 170cm. Most ofthe time i´m skating in public skate on a 400m track because of the openig time of the hockey rinks around.Thats why I´m skating straight forward most of the time. My biggest problem is that i don´t know if my skates are fitting ok because i´m not satisfied with my learning progress. The solution to balance problems was to change t
I tie my skates in a way that I find gives me plenty of forward flex and pulls in the sides of the boot for support. Give it a try and see if it works for you. See pics below.
To tie them, thread the laces through the loop created by the lace between eyelets three and four, tug tight, and tie as normal. You don't have to do any tightening of the upper boot laces before that one tug before tying.