Jordan Stolz has a gift for being extremely aware of the feel for the ice from the bottom of his sockless feet to his ...

There is a spring-loaded hinge under the ball of the foot to snap (or “clap”) the blade back into its original position. Clap skates are permitted in long track speed skating but not short track for ...

iron blades, easier and cheaper to manufacture, were introduced. Mass production increased skating’s accessibility and popularity, and soon the two distinct disciplines of figure skating and speed ...

Similarly, softer wheels are ideal for shock absorption while harder wheels are better for tricks and speed. If you’re generally planning on skating for exercise outdoors, opt for a larger ...

For some Team Canada fans, short track speed skating might be one of those sports that they see at the Olympic Games and ...

“The newer blades are supposed to be the same material ... Kewaskum's Jordan Stolz had a record-setting weekend in World Cup speed skating. Here's a recap. Can “feel” be taught?