What’s in My Roller Skating/Figure Skating Bag?

As some of you might know, I’m an adult who is just learning how to figure skate. I document my journey on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok under the handle @thesakuraskater. If you’re wondering what to pack in your skating bag, read this list. This list doesn’t include spinners or blade guards, but I recommend those items too.

My Skating Bag

I got this Jackson skating bag from Amazon in purple/pink. In the past, I used a smaller skate bag or tote to store my skates. Many people use gym bags or travel bags (like the Beis travel bag) for their skates. This skating bag is convenient because it has a pocket on the outside for your extra stuff, plus the main compartment for your skates.  

Since I carry so many things in this bag now, especially when I go rollerskating (i.e. protective gear), it’s a bit small for me. So, I may upgrade to a gym bag or a Zuca Sport bag.  

The Skates

The skates are obviously a must-have. The blades on my rollerskates are the Edea Snow White frame mounted onto the Edea Chorus boots. My figure skates are the Jackson Excel, but they’re not a snug fit for me, despite still being comfortable. Therefore, I’m considering mounting a new blade on my Edea Chorus boots. 

My two issues with the Edea boots are (1) they’re a bit uncomfortable even after a month of wear, and (2) every time I skate for more than 10 minutes, the laces loosen, and I like my skates to be really tight so I feel like I am really connected to them. I’ve never experienced my laces loosening with Jackson boots, but I do with Edea. 

Padding

Protective padding is key if you’re a beginner. The ones I have are from Impala and I got them from Dolls Kill.  

CRS Cross Ankle Gel Sleeves

I’ll probably use this on ice too, but after my first rollerskating experience where I got horrible blisters and aches in my ankles, I’ve decided to be more careful about my feet and get more protective gear for them.

These CRS Cross Ankle Gel Sleeves cushion your ankles between your boots and your ankles. It’s super sticky, comfortable, stay in place, and helps prevent friction between your feet and boots, especially when you’re wearing thin socks.  

A&R Lace Tightener

My nails are my favourite thing to do, and I spend a lot of money on creative designs every month. Getting my nails done makes me feel clean and put together quite often, and my hands are always featured in photos for both personal and professional work.

So, even though I REALLY didn’t want to buy this, I did and it’s fantastic. With it, you can tighten your laces VERY tight. It helps you pull your laces as tight as possible without breaking or chipping a nail (which I’ve done too many times).  

CRS Cross Figure Skate Tape

There’s one thing about rollerskating in figure skating boots: they’re not made to deal with falls. These boots get a lot of wear and tear. I don’t like seeing my $500 boots look busted after a few wears, so I bought some white skate tape to mask and protect.

Getting better at rollerskating has reduced the amount of wear and tear, but as I try more tricks and fall more, the more they’ll break down.  

Thinees Socks

For some weird reason, these socks, which are sold at my local skating boutique, never get holes. I want more because I wear them every time I skate.

They’re thin but still reach my ankles. Off-ice and on-ice, they make skating way more comfortable.

And that’s everything that I have in my bag for rollerskating and figure skating. Are you a skater or thinking about getting started? What do you keep in your bag if you skate? Comment below and let me know!