Crivit 338578 2001 Notice D'utilisation page 11

Setting the size (Fig. E)
Undo the hook and loop fastener (7). Press the
adjusting knob (10) down and shift the shoe
while holding down the setting button, setting the
correct size.
It must audibly CLICK into place. The arrow on the
shoe (8) shows the matching size on the frame.
Setting the width (Fig. F)
Using the hex key provided, loosen the screw on
the underside of the product by turning it in the
direction of the arrow.
Adapt the width to your individual requirements
by sliding the shoe. Tighten the screw again
afterwards.
Tips for ice skating
WARNING!
Always check the thickness of the ice when
skating on open bodies of water. Note that
the ice can be particularly thin near shoreline
vegetation, fluid pipelines, and running bodies of
water! Inform your children about the potential
dangers. You are obligated to supervise them.
Initial training
IMPORTANT!
• Select a suitable skating surface. We
recommend skating at ice rinks, or
specially designated and approved
areas.
• Practise some important skating skills
on dry ground before you attempt
them on the ice. Accept assistance.
• Practice at a less frequented ice rink
with assistance from an experienced
person, or hold tightly onto the edge of
the rink until you feel secure on the ice.
• Adapt your skating speed to your
capabilities. First learn how to glide,
turn and brake before you attempt to
skate faster.
Starting position:
With your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your
knees slightly to keep from falling backwards.
Do not look at your own feet, but rather in the
direction in which you are skating.
Accelerating:
Start with small steps as a beginner, keeping
your feet pointed to the front at an angle.
Gliding:
Once you have taken a few steps in succession,
you will have enough momentum to place both
skates next to each other and glide. Bend your
knees slightly when doing this.
Mastering turns
At low speeds:
Shift your weight as if riding a bicycle. Shift your
weight to your left foot for a left curve, and to
your right foot for a right curve.
At high speeds:
Transitioning (Fig. I)
Falling technique
Practise falling on the personal protective
equipment, first without skates and on a soft
surface. Always break your falls forwards,
never backwards! Let yourself fall onto the knee
guards. Then break the fall with the elbow and
wrist guards. Spread your fingers while dong
this, to prevent injuries.
Braking techniques
T-brake (Fig. J)
Shift all of your weight onto one foot when using
the 'T-stop technique'. Now move your other foot
behind the first and form a right angle with your
back foot.
Then shift your weight from the front to the inner
side of the blade of your back skate, and brake
with increasing pressure.
Wedge brake (Fig. K)
Position the blades at a slight angle to the direc-
tion in which you are skating, place weight on
the balls of your feet and brake with both legs.
Maintenance
Sharpening the blades
CAUTION!
For your own safety, only have the
blades resharpened by a specialist
(sporting goods store or ice rink)! No
changes may be made to the blade
holders!
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