Rental Ice Skates
Ice skating is a very enjoyable activity, especially when rentals are only three
dollars at Johnson. However, ice skates can be a real pain. When the previous
wearer did not lace the skates properly, they can be difficult to loosen and
tighten, and re-lacing them takes forever because there are so many holes.
They have to be tied just right, not too loose or too tight, otherwise they
will hurt. The skates themselves are extremely stiff and there is virtually no
padding, causing inevitable pain after an hour. I found myself taking frequent
breaks because my feet were hurting. Another disadvantage of rental skates is
that they are usually not sharp, which prevents smooth gliding.
-Nick Dou
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