It also relate to your stance. It may feel unnatural at first, since you would want to work toward one that feels more comfortable, while your body registers that it will have to react differently on the ice where there is less available traction.

[ She smiles, with a half apologetic and half self-conscious ear flicker. It's not something she considers that impressive if one just hasn't had the time to practice. ]

For myself, I admit that it may come a little easier because I am accustomed to adjusting to differences in gravity. It is a different application, but... similar concept.