Are these a good pair of skates?

Question

http://www.skate-buys.com/ri112mefisk.html

I'm a beginning skater so i don't want to spend a lot. I just really hate the rental skates.

Also, should i have them sharpen the blades for 8 bucks? or does it already come sharpened from the manufacturer?

Answer 1

i know that these skates are on the expensive side for a beginner but if you plan on moving up in the sport these are extremeley good skates and they are relatively cheap http://www.figureskatingdeals.com/bootsk... one thing  to look for when skate shopping is for a leather upper and lower. personnally i would buy a better pair instead of buying a 70 or 80 dollar pair then having to get another pair of better skates just because you got out of the beginner levels and are doing jumps and spins. hope this helps.

good luck with your skating!!!: )

Answer 2

they look okay too me..just remember that ur own skates would need to be broken in, n that process can really hurt. if u don't skate alot, it can take a long time to break in. ALL skates that are bought new should be sharpened at ur rink, do NOT trust the factory sharpenings.

Answer 3

These will take you a farther.  

http://www.skate-buys.com/ri121blrimef.h...

The white ribbons are rated for pre-Alpha.  You might be a beginner but "pre-Alpha" is the level before forward crossovers - you'd outrate these skates after passing one skating level.  More padding, lining, and flexibility will be more comfortable and will help you learn.

Most likely, you could buy these but you would find yourself wanting better skates so quickly that you'd save money in the long run by buying the $120- type of skate.

I want to caution you about buying Riedell skates off the internet.  I know three separate people who did this and all three ended up with skates that didn't fit.  They don't run the way they describe it on the site.  It's really important you go to a Riedell dealer and try skates on.  Even if you tell them you need to think about it and then go home and order them off the internet, make sure you try something on or you'll end up with an odd size.  

When my daughter switched between Riedells and Jacksons, I was amazed at how different the sizes were.  They just aren't predictable compared to your own shoe size.

About sharpening - the manufacturer does not sharpen them.  So either get them sharpened or have your rink do it.  However, once you've sharpened them at the rink you can't return them.

Answer 4

A bigginer skate with biggner's blade should be ok for now

Answer 5

Those would be a good pair of skates for a beginner.  While the ribbon series isn't the stiffest boot available, they are better than what you would find at most sporting goods stores.  Riedells are good skates for beginners and graduate nicely in skates for a skater's level.  Depending on what you plan on doing, the white ribbons would be fine for very beginning lessons or recreational skating.  If you're planning on sticking with lessons for awhile, you may want to at least move up in the ribbon series (blue, red) so that they last you longer.  Check Riedell's usage charge on their site (riedellskates.com).  Compare your skating level to the chart and that should tell you what model skate/blade (set) you should get and how long (level-wise) it willl last you.

Blades do not come sharpened, so yes, I would get them sharpened before using them.  $8 isn't bad for a sharpening -- I think I pay at least $14.

Good luck and happy skating!