What kind of figure skate should I buy?

Question

I am at a 4-6 level and hope to compete. What brands? What model number?

Answer 1

I'd suggest a Riedell Blue Ribbon or Riedell Bronze Medallion. Riedell makes good quality beginner/intermediate skates, that should be fairly easy to break in and should be very comfortable.

Answer 2

Im sorry I don't know what level that is here so i can't suggest a certain model. Jacksons definitly have my vote and rate high on the comfort scale. There are also rydells,Gam and graf boots aswell. It all depends on the shape of your foot, when you go into your skate shop have them take a look at your foot, tell them your level, how much you skate and they should turn you in the right direction. What they might forget to tell you is the blisters you will get from breaking in new skates! When you get your skates make sure you buy something called "Second Skin" you can get it at hiking stores, pharmacys and big box grocery stores. They are the only thing that works for me. Good luck with your new skates, happy skating! :)

Answer 3

Basic 4-6? Freeskate 4-6? Im really unsure of what you mean.

Ok my coach, my skate dealer, my friends, my friends coachs all hate riedells. They are a cheap mass produced skate that breaks down pretty fast. They are just poor quality.

For your level (im just gonna guess your on single jumps) id say JACKSONS!!! Harlicks tend to be a bit tough for people your level, so wait a few years. Wilsons, eh i just dont like them as much. So jacksons id say. Good brand, popular, comfy, not too expensive.

The Ladies Competitor - DJ2270 wont be bad for you at all. Heat moldable might be a bit much, but for the best comfort (if you can afford) i would get it. It is for a bit higher level than you, but this is good. It will be a blessing on your feet!

Ladies Freestyle - DJ2070 is good too. Either one is good. Competitor is better, but i dont know if you need it because im unsure of your level. This is heat moldable to, so the main difference is in the blades and quality overall,  which isnt that much.

If you talk to a skate dealer and they think that those skates are too "big" for you (as in you dont need that good of a skate yet) than Artiste Ladies - JS1690 is ok. I personally would just go with the competitor or freestyle because they are heat moldable so they will fit your feet well.



For where i THINK you are, the LADIES FREESTYLE is best.

Talk to your coach, your skate dealer.

Answer 4

I recommend Jackson freestyle skates to all my students they're great to start out in and will get you through your single jumps.

Answer 5

I am 12 and skate at the novice leavel , and wear  jacsons , 3500 or somthing, but i am working on tripples, never the less it hard to find good skates becouse i have small feat

Answer 6

Riedell Blue Ribbon, or bronze medallion. Jackson Artiste, Classique or Freestyle.