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Category: Scribes

How to draw circles for roller figures

December 31, 2023 Bev

In roller skating, the circles are standardized. Everyone skates circles 6 meters in diameter for the big figures and 2.4 meters in diameter for loops. This means there is no need for a scribe: the circles are painted on the roller rink floor! This also works well because unlike ice skates, roller skates don't leave… Continue reading How to draw circles for roller figures →

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What is a scribe, and where do I get one?

March 5, 2021 Bev1 Comment

A scribe is a giant compass that draws circles on the ice. You can use one to draw your circles before skating your figures or to check your work after you've done them. They're no longer common in stores, but they are still available. Scott Irvine makes and sells custom scribes. Figure 8 Boutique has… Continue reading What is a scribe, and where do I get one? →

Posted in FAQ, FiguresNow, ScribesTagged figuresnow, ice
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