What should you avoid using when stroking forward in figure skates?

Toe picks.

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  1. Blade edges
  2. Toe picks ✔
  3. Boot laces

Why: Avoiding toe picks helps with smooth forward stroking in figure skates.

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References

Answer: Toe picks. Avoiding toe picks helps with smooth forward stroking in figure skates.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    avoiding the use of toe picks if wearing figure skates
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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