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speed skates
Skates that consist of a lightweight boot, which takes the shape of the foot; they have long, very tapered blades to provide prolonged contact with the ice.
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skater: short track
skater: long track
in-line skate [1]
goalkeeper’s skate
player’s skate
figure skate
short track skate
Skate with a blade that is curved in the direction of the turn and offset to the left for better cornering at high speed.
skater: short track
clapskate
Long-track skate with a blade that detaches from the heel; it provides longer contact with the ice to improve thrust.
skater: long track