now the blade of the skates has a very small surface area, and because of that the resulting pressure of the force exerted on the blades is great. High pressure on the ice causes its melting point to increase so it melts, creating a channel of water beneath the blades and the water reduces friction so you can skate over it. Blah blah blah..

screw the scientific explanation, everyone should just get on the ice and let loose..its really fun. i fell down a few times but hey..its part of the fun. and you know those touch-screen machines with this game where you spot the differences in two photos? well that's fun too..as good a way as any to spend time if you have $1 coins to spare