Boots Jumping
Boots Jumping
In an extremely popular figure skating forum there have been an incredible number of threads devoted to how the International Skating Union, under its new scoring system, awards points for jumps. One particular thread is currently dealing with whether the quadruple jumps are indeed getting scored high enough. Another thread is debating a rule change that would award a figure skater additional points if they completed five different triple jumps not including the triple axel. These actions only serve to tell us what we already know. When it comes to figure skating, jumps are king.
Even at the lower levels of figure skating, jumps are often a make or break filter for skaters. Those who can't do them well either drop out or maybe switch to a different discipline such as ice dancing or synchronized skating. (Ice dancing and synchronized skating are good fodder for other articles. There are skaters that ice dance and that participate on synchronized skating teams well into their golden years.) To be on a competitive track in figure skating, though, jumps are king. A prime example of this is a certain senior level lady figure skater who has had some success and is one whom people thought would set the world on fire. She has gorgeous spins and spirals but her jumps were always lacking and inconsistent. Well, she's all but been written off by the figure skating community and the comments about her always included "poor jump technique". Again, we all know, jumps are king.
That phrase "poor jump technique" always bothered me a little. How could a skater get so far with poor technique? How does a skater acquire good technique? How does a coach know how to teach good technique? It occurred to me that at least initially a skating coach is going to teach jumping as it was taught to them. But how many skating coaches actually go the extra mile and try to learn the secrets of the better jumpers because we all know, jumps are king.
I've often wondered whether or not figure skating should look "outside the box" for better jump technique. I've never see any figure skating book specifically about learning figure skating jumps but I see plenty of books geared toward basketball players on how to increase ones vertical leap. Perhaps figure skating can pick up a few pointers from basketball on the proper way to jump? Granted, jumping in a stiff boot with a narrow piece of steel fastened to the bottom is slightly different than jumping in a comfortable shoe with a cushioned sole, but I'm just trying to think "outside the box". In other words, I just want to give figure skaters an "edge" because remember, jumps are king.
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Horse Jumping Boots - Leather vs Plastic and Velcro vs Straps?
I'm thinking about ordering the pessoa leather lined open front and ankle boots: http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1-04461&ids=108394816
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leather boots to that of plastic boots that are neoprene lined?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of straps to velcro?
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Would y'all go with these boots or would you pick boots like Eskarons?
Thanks!
Firstly, you're wise to go with leather lining over fleece. Fleece looks fancy, but it's a pain in the neck to keep clean.
Leather jump boots look really really nice, I'll always agree with that. However, they're much harder to maintain than plastic boots (i.e. Eskadrons). They require faithful cleaning and oiling to keep them in good condition. On rainy days you'll have to carefully dry them (not in the sun!) and then make sure they get oiled so they don't dry out and crack. Straps and buckles again look nice, but they're more annoying to put on. On the plus side any tack repair person can replace them if they break. You'll have to be very careful to clean all the sand out of the insides of your boots regularly so that they don't chafe your horse's legs - this is true with any boot, but a little harder with leather.
The perks of Eskadron-type plastic boots is that you can hose off the excess sand and chuck them in the washing machine, then in the dryer, and they come out all nice and clean. I don't recommend doing this all the time, but when they get excessively nasty it's a handy feature. I usually brush mine out after every use and then toss them in my trunk - wash them out with a hose and brush every couple of days to keep out the grit. The velcro straps are fast and easy to apply, and nice and stretchy - you have to be careful not to get them too tight, but they also stretch and give as the horse moves. Most leather boots with buckle straps also have an elastic piece at the end of the straps so that they give as well.
One complaint most people have with the plastic boots is that they don't breathe well - leather in theory will breathe, but in my experience horses sweat under pretty much all boots. I have both - to be honest I have never used my leather boots because I save them to show and it poured buckets at the few horse shows I did this summer - I wasn't using my expensive leathers in the mud! I've had my Eskadrons for 6 or 7 years and they still look great and work very well - scuffed up a bit but they still clean up well enough to show in. I find that I get a lot of use out of them, but when I found my leathers on clearance for a great price I couldn't pass them up - I know I'll use them eventually, I'm just picky about my equipment!
Hope this helps, good luck!
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Jump Women's 'Bingo' Mid-calf Boots $23.99 With a slouchy design and a contrasting textured upper, these Bingo boots from Jump are sure to be your new favorites. |
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Sterling Silver Ladies Low Top High Heel Boot Charm $20.59 Charm is crafted of sterling silverJewelry depicts a ladies low-top high-heel bootCharm features a jump ring that can be attached to any bracelet or chain |
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Cowboy Up! $4.95 This book follows the fun antics of a young cowboy. Complete with his hat and boots, he jumps in the saddle for a day of bouncing, bounding, springing, and thumping. |
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Davis Open Front Jumping Boots $28 Designed and recommended by Stuart Young-Black, Canadian Olympic rider, the Open Front Jumping Boots protects tendons and ligaments while permitting the horse to feel when they graze a bar. The pliable boots fit comfortably. Two hook and loop closures securely hold the boot in place. |
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Lanz Anliker Gygax Open Front Jumping Boots $93 Soft leather open front jumping boots allow for great tendon supports while jumping. Elasticated hook stud closure clips. Contour shaping around fetlock and a padded strike pad. This is a high quality boot perfect for the schooling or show ring. Please Note: The boots in this listing are BLACK. Picture shown is a stock photo. |
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Roma Collection Gel Jumping Boots $45.95 Neoprene with gel layer provides superior protection from brushing and bruising. Double velcro closure is simple and secure. These open front boots are easy to clean and care for. |
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Geospace 11211 KICKAROOS Anti-Gravity Jumping Boots (Medium Kids) - Fits Shoe Sizes Youth 4-7, Men 4 $68.6 Geospace 11211 KICKAROOS Anti-Gravity Jumping Boots (Medium Kids) - Fits Shoe Sizes Youth 4-7, Men 4 |
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Geospace 11210 KICKAROOS Anti-Gravity Jumping Boots (Small Kids) - Fits Shoe Sizes Junior 9-13 to Yo $68.6 Geospace 11210 KICKAROOS Anti-Gravity Jumping Boots (Small Kids) - Fits Shoe Sizes Junior 9-13 to Yo |
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Geospace 11212 KICKAROOS Anti-Gravity Jumping Boots (Large Kids) - Fits SHOE SIZES Youth 2-7, Men 3- $68.6 Geospace 11212 KICKAROOS Anti-Gravity Jumping Boots (Large Kids) - Fits SHOE SIZES Youth 2-7, Men 3- |
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Delicious Jumping $39.97 Delicious Jumping |
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Jumping Is Not A Crime $24.99 Jumping Is Not A Crime |
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Jumping to Confusions $6.3 Jumping to Confusions |
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Show Jumping $22.87 Show Jumping |
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Jumping Spiders $20.82 Jumping Spiders |
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Jumping into the World $36.06 Jumping into the World |
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Jumping For Kids $24.79 Jumping For Kids |
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Jumping To Conclusions $11.99 Jumping To Conclusions |
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Base Jumping $22.05 Base Jumping |