Wood, John George, 1827-1889. [from old catalog] · London, New York, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge · leaf 71
es, they cut up the 60 SKATING. ice into little shavings which collect in the groove, and by degreesproject beyond the edge of the skate, when the wearer is sure to bethrown. As to the straps, let those cross-straps over the insteps bediscarded; they are quite useless, and only confine the foot.… … hardly any strap. There is one at the toes, partially divided forconvenience of fastening, and another at the heel. Those who straptightly are sure to skate awkwardly. No one can dance grace-fully in tight boots, and the same rule holds good for skating. Ifthe balance be properly kept, the straps…
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