Riedell Figure skates? Please help?!?

Question

So right now I am looking into getting new Riedll skates. My dad wants me to tell him what makes them better then let's say a 20 dollar pair. Help?! Thanks

Answer 1

1. They are better than a 20 buck pair, but still, Jacksons (even a cheap pair) are WAY better.

2. sigh. I guess i'll give you some reasons, even though i personally don't like them.

ok.

1. They will have more ankle support than a cheap pair. This will make it so you will be less likely to be injured, and you wont have to buy another pair of skates for a while (because the more ankle support you have, the longer it takes to wear them out)

2. They will be more comfortable. You probably wont get blisters, or if you do they will be less.

3. They will be, in general, better quality. The blade will be better, meaning you wont have to get it sharpened as often.

4.It will be easier for you to skate with them, as the boots/blades REALLY DO make a huge difference.

If you need more, email me, or something..

Answer 2

you could tell him that they are so much more comfortable.  The 20 dollar pair may seem cheaper but you could twiat your ankle in them.

Answer 3

I'd just say this to him,"Look dad,you r the person I respect the most in my life.  Although I respet your questtttttion, it is a no brainer.  The Riedll skates will last me a lot longer, look better, and I just might make u famous since you're my dad and I luv you so much". Atta girl--try it and c for yourself.  U should have Dad talked into the skates--he may even think he thought of the Riedll skates himsself.  Butter him up, sweetie--honey attracts more bs than water does, so try the brown nose thing.

Answer 4

i am not going to go into great detail! but a $20 pair of skates will not have the right support will be very soft and end up damaging your feet Riedell skates are the best i am in the riedell competetion they are comfy and have the best support for the feet and ankle and will last a lot longer than a $20 pair of skates.

Answer 5

Sometimes the old phrase, "you get what you pay for," is exactly right.  A $20 pair of skates is intended for people who only skate recreationally a few times a year.  They're not made for anything more than that.  Riedells, while they do cost much more, will also last much longer.  The materials they're made from are better and sturdier than what is in a $20, typically vinyl and plastic, skate.  Low level Riedells, such as the yellow ribbons, are intended for people, while they may only skate for recreation, who plan on skating more than the one time a year.  The boot and blade are much better than the Lake Placid or CCM skates you find at d**k's Sporting Goods or Dunham's.  And don't be tricked into thinking that just because some skater's name is attached to the skate that they'd be caught dead skating in them. :)

Depending on what you plan on doing, check the Riedell site (riedellskates.com) and look at their usage chart.  If you're taking lessons, you definately don't want to waste your time with a $20 pair of skates.  If you're taking lessons, you'll need the ankle support and better blade quality of the Riedells...and plan accordingly.  For example, if you're taking the USFSA basic skills lessons, buying a Riedell white ribbon to start with probably isn't the best plan of attack.  If you plan on sticking out the lessons and working your way up to beginning jumps and spins, get the silver or gold medallion that will get you through all the basic levels and the first few free skate levels.  It's buying skates that will only work for you for a short time and then having to purchase new ones again, or spending more money to get skates that will last you a longer time.  The key is the boot stiffness.  Do you need a ton of support for swizzles and mohawks, no, but if you intend on keeping with it, you may as well get used to the boot and how it feels for when you do need the support in spins and jumps.  

Skating is a very expensive sport.  You can try to keep cost reasonable by buying used skates/blades.  If your feet are still growing, getting used skates might be the way to go.  

Good luck with your dad!  :)