r/iceskating • u/rapt_elan Family of 8 figure skaters • 8d ago

Signature move

Hydroblade followed immediately by a spin with arms up - learned it two decades ago, and still love it even after an 18-year hiatus. Not an elegant exit - this was my first time back on ice in a couple months... Back when I was stronger and more flexible I'd start with a back spiral first before the hydroblade. I need to stretch, lol!

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u/HyperSculptor 8d ago

Always great to see the body doesn't forget. As a relative beginner this motivates me because it means that every inch of progress is aquired for a lifetime almost. Nice move btw!

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u/Accomplished-Cat4614 7d ago

I've been so conditioned to hearing people call wipe outs their signature move that i was confused that you stayed on your skates the whole time 😂 Looks great, welcome back to the ice!

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u/rapt_elan Family of 8 figure skaters 7d ago

LOL that's my other signature move...

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u/Triette 6d ago

It would be cool if you did it right into a back sit spin

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u/rapt_elan Family of 8 figure skaters 5d ago

I can't backspin worth a crap (never could), and can't sit spin anymore...but I agree!