Best ice-skates for women?

Question

I would like to take some ice-skating lessons (beginner) but I don't know which brands are the most respectable and also which things I should pay special attention to when buying a pair of ice-skates...

The thing is that I'm from Argentina and in my country it's either impossible to get a pair or they're are outrageously expensive. Therefore, I'm planning to use Ebay to buy these, but actually, I don't know a thing about brands and the best blade's and boots' materials and stuff...

Can you help me?

Thanks a lot!

Answer 1

I wear Riedell and make sure you go at least one size smaller than your foot.

Answer 2

I don't suggest buying skating online because of the wide range in sizes differing by brand and other factors, but if necessary you can buy online. Riedell is an excellent brand to go with, and Jackson makes decent skates. You will probably want a skate from Riedell that is similar to a Blue Ribbon, or Bronze Medallion (or other skates in the medallion series, depending on how used the skates are, this is another reason why buying online can be hard since you can't tell how stiff/used the skates are). Good luck!

Answer 3

i bought my first pair two days ago.

they are Risports and i was tols they are a really good make so i went for it.

im starting lessons in a couple of weeks so i have to wear them every day to break them in.

be carefull with buying skates on ebay as people may not be honest about the things they are selling :)

also make sure that you get some blade guards and soakers to protect your blades.

good luck on buying your new skates and your lessons :)

Answer 4

Hey!

Ebay is a good place to buy them.

The best makes for begginers and Jackson and Riedell.

Ridell red, yellow and white ribbons are made for begginers.

Jakoson mystiques, glacier 520, classique are also for bgginers but the classique are for more intermidiate. the materials is a leather with a sole injescted platsic, as i said the tow makes aboove are the best and you wont pay stupidly high prices.

The boots come with blades already attched and you dont need to do anythink. If you can make sure they are already sharpened, and i recomend not buying second hand at this stage.

You will need a pair of blade guards to help keep the blades clean, and a normal small towel is best and cheaper then a skating towel, to try the baldes off when ever you come of the ice. A bag to carry them in also comes in handy.

So to keep it simple, i would get either Yellow ribbon riddells or jackson Mystiques - they both offer great ankle support, which is needed for begginers as they will have wekaer ankles for a while. Look around ebay sites to find the best deal! and good look!

Good look!

Answer 5

i love Riedell! This is the brand on my first skates and i still use this brand.

Answer 6

You need advice from a coach or someone who knows how to fit skates. Your height, weight, ability, and shape of foot are all factors. Also are you doing singles or dance or synchro? These are considerations also.

Answer 7

Hola ☺ amazon es un excelente lugar para comprarlos, yo soy de venezuela, y tuve el mismo problema, pero mira, yo te recomiendo jackson o riedell, son muy buenos, y tambien necesitaras protectores, amazon te los envia seguros a tu pais.

Si quieres utilizar ebay, tambien es excelente, pero asegurate de que los patines esten nuevos, y que sean de un vendedor confiable. Para asegurarte de tu talla, para que no vengan mas grandes o mas pequeños, dibuja tu pie en una hoja de papel, lo midas en cm, lo pasas a mm y luego lo pasas a pulgadas.

Jackson y riedell son muy buenas marcas para los principiantes, pero debes comprarte unos que cuesten mas de 50 $, y debes recordar que si compras ciertos modelos no te duraran hasta intermedio.

Modelos sugeridos:

Principiantes: Jackson mystique, Jackson artiste.

Riedell white, red  y yellow ribbon.

Basico e Intermedio: Riedell bronze, silver y gold medallion.

Jackson classique, etc.

NOTA: Estos patines incluyen la bota y la cuchilla juntos, entonces son mas baratos, los kits separados se necesitaran pero mucho mas adelante.=) suerte!

Answer 8

Glacier or Jackson would probably be the best brands to look for. You will also need L-XL soakers and a pair of skate guards. Hope this helps!

Answer 9

My old skates were Risport, which are a good make, but are quite narrow fitting. If you have wider feet, Riedell skates are excellent and what I skate in now.

Good luck with the lessons! There's no reason you can't get to jumps at 23. I'm 32, started lessons two years ago and am currently learning to salchow.

Answer 10

I suggest you go to your skating rink's pro shop and get skates fitted there. Ask about the best boot and blade for your feet and then use that information to order online. This way, you know that you are getting what you need. I suggest Riedells as a beginning skate brand!