the ice. with each stride, dig in your blades to produce power.
gliding – both edges are in contact with the ice but you are not using them. glide on the hollow in between the edges.
turning – use one inside edge and one outside edge. your sharp blades will grip into the ice allowing you to make quick sharp turns.
stopping – use one outside and one inside edge, bend your knees, get low and angle your skates. don’t carry your weight forward as your edges will dig in and you need to slide a little bit on the blades to stop. 