Chapter 607 Skating 2
Chapter 607 Skating 2
Qian Duoduo is a thoughtful person. She knew that she was going to take Bai Ningning and Sun Xinyi ice skating, so she prepared clothes for them in advance.
The clothing here is quite different from that of later generations.
Especially in winter, those clothes are mostly skirts, which are very inconvenient to move around in. So she racked her brains to think of how to keep them warm and move freely.
After some hard thinking, Qian Duoduo had an idea and thought of riding clothes.
The riding suit is designed to facilitate riders to ride on horseback. Not only is the material tough and wear-resistant, but the style is loose and flexible. If it is slightly modified, it will surely be very suitable for use as a skating suit.
Qian Duoduo immediately got to work. He quickly found the cloth, needles and thread, and found an embroiderer in advance to start the work.
She measured the body dimensions of Bai Ningning and Sun Xinyi in advance, and then asked the embroiderer to adjust and modify the pattern of the riding suit based on these data.
The tighter the fit, the wider the waist, and the more comfortable the fit. Not only that, there are also knee pads, wrist guards, and a cap on the forehead, all of which are indispensable.
Then, Qian Duoduo asked to add thick raw edges to the collar, cuffs and hem of the clothes, so that they could better protect against the cold wind.
At the same time, she also specially selected soft and smooth fabrics to sew the lining, so that there would be no friction when wearing it, and it would be more skin-friendly and warm.
After several days of careful cutting and sewing, two brand new and beautiful skating suits were finally completed.
Just then, Bai Ningning and Sun Xinyi came in wearing brand new clothes.
The clothes were well-cut and brightly colored, making the two people look even more dashing and capable.
Seeing this, Qian Duoduo's eyes were filled with admiration, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said with a smile: "Well, it's really good! It seems to be quite acceptable."
After that, she turned around and instructed the maids standing beside Bai Ningning and Sun Xinyi:
"Okay, you don't have to follow your young ladies anymore. There are special people here to accompany and take care of them."
Then, Qian Duoduo turned his gaze back to Bai Ningning and Sun Xinyi, and said with concern: "Come on, girls, let them help you put on your shoes first.
Remember, you must be careful to maintain your balance. After all, this is your first time wearing ice skates, and you may be a little unsteady at first. But don't worry, as long as you practice more, you will get used to it soon. "
Bai Ningning pouted a little, "Why do we have to wear so many clothes, and it's so weird, I saw you skating very easily just now."
"Oh, my lady, I'm doing this for your own good. When can you reach my level, you can wear whatever you want.
Although what you are wearing today is very cool, you are wearing ice skates, which is equivalent to skating on the skates. What if you accidentally fall and the skates slide onto your skirt? How dangerous!
You, just listen to me and it will be over."
Bai Ningning also realized that Qian Duoduo was naturally doing this for their own good.
But after listening to Qian Duoduo's words, she wanted to back out. She looked down at the ice skates that the maids had put on her. How could she stand properly in such thin shoes?
She turned her head to look at Sun Xinyi, wanting to get some comfort from Xinyan, but unexpectedly she saw some excitement in her eyes.
Never mind, let’s try it first.
During this period, Sun Xinyi always maintained an extraordinary calmness and composure, but the excitement in her eyes could not be hidden.
In sharp contrast is Bai Ningning, whose chattering, lively and active personality is displayed to the fullest.
Perhaps it was because she wanted to cheer herself up, or perhaps she was too excited, but when Bai Ningning first put on her skates and stood steadily on the ice, she couldn't help but shout out loud.
The sound was so loud that it was deafening. If others hadn't seen it with their own eyes and heard it with their own ears, they would probably have mistakenly thought that she was holding a grand celebration here!
"Don't worry! In a moment, one person will show you how to slide, and the other will hold you and lead you forward slowly.
This way, even novices can easily get started!" Qian Duoduo explained to them with a smile.
However, she would not just leave them both to be taken care of by others, and she would definitely follow closely behind the team.
After all, ice skating is a sport that is actually somewhat dangerous!
Especially those pairs of extremely sharp ice skates. If you accidentally fall, you might slide directly onto someone else!
So, you have to be careful no matter what!
She had asked her servants to choose a suitable site and ensure that the ice was thick and solid enough, without cracks or thin ice areas.
Then there is the issue of equipment. A pair of skates that fit well, are of good quality and have sharp blades is essential.
Also wear protective equipment such as helmets, wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads, which can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Next, before officially stepping onto the ice, do some warm-up exercises to move your joints, stretch your muscles, and prepare your body for the upcoming skating challenge.
When your feet finally step on the ice, don't rush to skate too fast at first. Move your feet slowly first to feel the friction of the ice and your sense of balance.
Lean forward slightly, place your center of gravity between your feet, bend your knees slightly, and maintain a stable posture.
For beginners, you can use handrails or walls to help maintain balance. As your skills become more proficient, try to let go of the handrails and slide independently.
In addition, be sure to keep a certain distance from other skaters to avoid collisions and accidents.
If you feel exhausted or lose your balance, don't panic. Try to bend your knees and squat down, and support the ground with your hands to reduce the impact of falling.
In short, as long as you make adequate preparations and follow the correct methods and precautions, you can enjoy the happy time of riding freely on the ice!
Ice skating may seem like just sliding on ice, but it is actually an extremely complex and challenging activity.
It has extremely high requirements on the athlete's physical fitness, balance, coordination and skill mastery.
Without long-term arduous training and constant practice, it is difficult for ordinary people to skate freely on the ice, let alone complete various difficult movements.
It is precisely because it has so many technical points and difficulties that it has been able to develop into a highly-watched professional competition event in later generations.
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