👉 In the context of skating, a skater is an individual who uses their body to maintain balance and control while moving through the air. Skaters typically have two arms and one or more legs that are attached to skates with which they move on the ice or other surfaces. They use their feet as the primary means of propulsion and control. Skaters can be male, female, or a combination of both genders. Some skaters specialize in certain styles such as figure skating, so-called "cross