What kind of ice skates should i buy?

Question

i am just starting ice skating and i was wondering what would be the best kind. Also would i get recreational ice skates or figure skates. i am starting lessons so wat would be best.

from dicks sporting goods would be best

pictures too please!

Answer 1

Recreational skates are pretty much the same as figure skates- there are three types of skates- speed skates, hockey skates, and figure skates. Usually recreational refers to how the skate is used, recreationally meaning that it is used once a month or less and used for basic skating not learning anything "fancy". I would suggest going to your local ice rink/pro shop and being fitted for skates. d**k's sporting goods does not sell very good ice skates for a skater who is beginning to skate, they sell skates that aren't very high quality and won't last you very long. I would suggest getting a Riedell Blue Ribbon skate http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... or Jackson Classique skates http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames...  I prefer Riedell over Jackson skates, but everybody has a different opinion about which are better. It will cost you around $100-$150 to get a decent pair of beginning skates.

Answer 2

if you have tried figure skating, done lots of research and really are sure you want to do it then great. I am a beginning figure skater and I am starting lessons in a few days. I got the Riedell Red Ribbon figure skates. They are good skates without being too expensive. (around $100). they have a couple models lower than that but Dicks or Dunhams does not sell anything past Riedell White Ribbon which is one model lower than the Red Ribbon.

i really suggest Riedell skates and also get the best blade you can buy.

go to www.riedellskates.com and see which model suits your needs the most for your budget.

Answer 3

d**k's sells inexpensive skates.  Play it Again Sports sometimes will have inexpensive skates that are OK.

These are both good options for a first pair of skates.  Bear in mind that you won't want these for long.  They are just to get you out of the rental skates, and to get you started.

Once you do more than just skating in circles with your friends at the public skating sessions you will want better skates.  This will depend if you are doing Hockey, Speed Skating ot Figure.  Yes, girls to play hockey (not against boys) and it is a little more civilized than how the boys play.

The pro shop at the rink and an instructor at the rink will be the best to guide you.

Note:  For figure skating, I really like Jackson.  Their lower end are great, and the hinged boot at the high end will save your joints when you start jumping.