Ice Skating Spinners

Most figure skaters don’t live in an ice rink, but many of them need to practice their spins constantly to perfect their technique. Thankfully, ice skating spinners allow skaters to practice their spins off the ice. With rotating plates or friction-free rockers, athletes can perfect their balance, form, and core strength without traveling to the rink.

What are ice skating spinners used for?

Ice skating spinners are training equipment that allows skaters to practice their spins off the ice. They allow athletes to practice their balance, core strength, form, and overall cardiovascular endurance as they simulate spinning on the ice. 

Like standard boards and discs, one-piece spinners are made of sturdy, lightweight foam pads coated in minimal friction material like nylon. Some have curved rockers to help train in core strength, and some have flatter rockers to mimic the feel of a blade. They’re meant to spin over hard floors in a clear, open space.

Two-piece spinners are made of heavier metal plates that rotate over one another. They have gripping surfaces on each side and can provide a stable anchoring point, making them compatible with all types of open floors. While they don’t have a rocker to help practice balance, they’re great for practicing form.

Things To Consider

When looking for ice skating spinners, you'll want to consider the following:

• What type of spinner are you looking for?
• How much are you looking to spend on a spinner?
• What skill level ice skater are you?

What are you looking for in an ice skating spinner?

• Affordability
• Durability
• Easy storage
• Easy transportation
• Kid-friendly

Types

Ice skating spinners come in options of boards, disks, or rotating metal plates.

Spinner Board

Spinner boards are the most common type of skating spinner, which use minimum friction materials like nylon to simulate skating on ice. Some boards have curved rockers that push skaters to balance on their heel, while others are flat to mimic balancing on a blade. They are typically inexpensive and offer training in balance, core strength, and positioning.

Spinner Disk

The spinner disk is a round, smaller form of single-piece spinner also commonly used by ballerinas. While they don’t mimic the exact feel of being on skates, they’re good for balance and core training. They’re especially useful for ice dancers who work on their toes. 

Metal Spinner

Metal spinners have two metal plates with bearings in between, allowing them to rotate over each other as you spin. Both sides have a gripping surface that keeps them anchored to one spot while being compatible with all flat surfaces, from carpets to hard floors to grass. While they don’t focus on balance, they are excellent for training in positioning and accuracy. 

Brands

Skating spinners are a standard piece of equipment offered across most brands that cater to figure skating. Some of the best brands that produce ice skating spinners include EDEA, Bezioner, and TTobi.

EDEA

EDEA has one of the most widely used nylon-based spinner board models at a relatively low price. While their spinner boards may wander sometimes, they last well and give athletes a balance true to the feel of being on skates. They come in a wide variety of fun prints and colors.

Bezioner

The Bezioner model of spinning board is an affordable, durable option for all skaters. It has a slight rocker, a sturdy foam pad as a base, and a nylon cast which comes in options of pink or blue. While the rocker doesn’t mimic the feeling of the blade like the EDEA model, it’s great for core training.

TTolbi

TTolbi is a brand that caters to yoga, dance gymnastics, and figure skating alike. Its turning disk is versatile for both dance and figure skating, though it does not mimic the feeling of balancing on the blade. Disks come with a training video on how to use them and useful exercises.

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