Icy cool ice skating gear and accessories
Create a frisson of excitement when you glide across your local lake or rink with the latest in icy cool skating gear.
For kids
Make your own March of the Penguins with these Nike Furry Friends skates for kids. $49.99. DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
Music for gliding
Channel your inner Michelle Kwan with the appropriate mood music. The Figure Skating’s Greatest Hits CD features music from “Sleeping Beauty,” “Carmen” and other scores popular with figure skaters ranging from Tai Babilonia and Randy Gardner to Rudy Galindo. $18.98. AMAZON.COM
Dutch treat
Show the world you’re a pro by wearing a hat celebrating the Dutch province of Friesland, home of the Elfstedentocht, an icy 200-kilometer marathon featuring more than 16,000 skaters. $12.50. WWW.NORDICSKATER.COM
Keep warm, be cool
Working up a sweat while gliding over frozen water? No wonder your body is confused. Help regulate your temperature with the high-tech Under Armour men’s cold gear crew. This body-hugging T-shirt feels like cotton but actually wicks moisture away from the skin. No guarantees it will make you look as buff as the guy in the picture, though. $46.99. GART SPORTS
Wear a Zamboni
The only thing cooler than a Zamboni is an Olympic pin featuring a Zamboni. Be the neighborhood trendsetter with the 2006 Torino Olympic Pin showcasing everyone’s favorite ice-resurfacing machine. $4.99. ZAMBONI.COM
