Where should i get GOOD figure skates??

Question

can spend a lot, i wear size 8/8.5 in regular shoe sizes

i currently use old used slightly ripped skates, i do take lessons and will for a wile, i do some competitions, but i am not going to the olympics i just want to be on disney on ice some day, lol a lame goal ik, but i want that. my feet are done growing

my parents said as long as i countinue with lessons they will pay for my new skates, i m 14, so yeah, my friend got her new skates at sports hut

Answer 1

In my opinion, I think instead of getting cheap and crappy skates you should settle for a bit more expensive onnes... If I were u I would buy skates that will last me until I land my axel. I suggest not to buy them online. The good price range for the boots will be $200-300 (not including the blade).

   You should research first which skates you want online then look for all the skate shops in your area, then call them if they have them in stock.

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    Go to the nearest skate shop and let them suggest the perfect skates 4 u...

Answer 2

Find out what the pros wear and wear they puchase them. Sometimes thoses companies will even have a slighly lower quality than the pros wear for less money.

Check prices on both.

Good luck with your skating career. I wish you the best and most of all Enjoy!!

Answer 3

Some people have said this before, but definitely don't go to a general sporting goods store if you want quality skates. I generally wouldn't recommend buying skates off the internet either; you can try on different kinds of boots in person to get the best fit. Your coach should probably know of places near you where you can buy good skates.

Answer 4

well it depends on where you live. like what state. but try looking on the internet for a place close to you

Answer 5

thesportsauthority.com

Answer 6

Do not go to a sporting goods store.  If you are competing and wanting to be a show skater, you need quality skates.  You need to be measured by a professional boot fitter so that you get the best fit possible - your foot has stopped growing so you will use these for a long time.

It is hard to recommend a boot/blade combo for you since you didn't list what level or elements you are working on, but Riedell has the largest range of boots and prices.  My new favorite boot made by Riedell is the 1310 - it performs like the Jackson hinged boot giving you lots of knee flexibility with plenty of support for double jumps and they are light weight.

Your best bet is to find a pro shop where you can try on different boots and find out what fits your foot the best.  I could never wear an SP - Teri, but some people won't wear anything else. I have worn Klingbeil's since my foot stopped growing (about 23 years).

A great blade that will take you far is the Professional.  If you want more toe pick then the Vision is the best choice.  Paramount blades are light wieght, but they are also very noisy/hollow sounding on the ice b/c they are stainless steel.  

Answer 7

DON'T get them at a sports store or online!!  get fitted for them at the pro shop in your rink. if your rink doesn't have a pro shop, go to another rink near you that has one. you can ask the more advanced skaters at your rink for a recommendation. good luck!

Answer 8

Since you have a coach, ask the coach for suggestions. Take those suggestions with a grain of salt. Also, ask your coach where to get those skates. I know that some places don't have pro-shops (mine doesn't). Your coach can probably point you to good sources for either fitting or browsing.

If you do have a pro-shop, go for that. A good fitter will ask what jumps and spins you're currently learning. He/she will most likely look at your build and suggest some models. Go try those models. If you like the fit, then take it. Take note not to get boots that are too stiff that you cannot bend. Breaking in will be a pain, trust me. I got my boots too stiff and it's really difficult to be comfortable in them.

If you're below Axel: Risport RF4 or RF3 (Risports are really sturdy), Jackson Competitor/Freestyle, Riedell Silver Star/ LS 1310. I've not seen the rigidity of other skates so I'm not fit to comment on those.

Most of the above skates go without blades, so: Paramount mid freestyle, Ultima Legacy, John WIlson Coronation Ace, MK Professional. I find that the above blade give adequate toe-picks without fanciful things like MK Vision's laser-cut V. Paramount is my recommended blade because it is much much lighter.

If you want to save a bit for your parents, (and don't feel bad for doing this) go to the pro-shop and try and the boots and ask for blades suggestion. take note of the model and stuff. Leave the proshop and get online to get those. Mount them after they are delivered. That is provided if you're not chummy with the pro-shop guys.