Which skates would be better: Super Teri Deluxe or Super Teri CL?

Question

I am 13 years old, and weigh 107lbs. I figure skate between 3 and 5 times a week, though come summer I am going to be skating 5 times a week all day (9am - 2pm ish). I am currently landing 3 doubles, working on a fourth and I need skates to be able to last me for two years when I will probably be working on triples/double axles by end of this year or beginning of next. I need to know if I should get the SP Teri Super Teri Deluxe, or the SP Teri Super Teri CL. The Deluxe is designes for doubles and triples, but I have heard is is VERY stiff, It might be too stiff for now, but once they are broken in they might be better. The CL is designed for singles/doubles, but I am afraid that for now they will be enough but in two years they will be broken down, or they will not support enough for what I am hoping to do by the end of this year.

Which should I get? The Deluxe cost $350 and the CL cost about $300.

I am going to get fitted next friday and need to know by then.

Please answer.

Answer 1

I'd suggest talking with your coach to see what they suggest going with, and your pro shop should also have some knowledgeable information about which skates are better to go with. Most skates for skaters at your level are only going to last a year or year and a half at the most. I've also heard that the Deluxe skates are being discontinued; the Deluxe is also no longer listed on their website. Good luck!

Answer 2

The Deluxe!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

If it is a choice between the two then Deluxe. I have some SP Teri KT2's. I am about the same level as you and I have them, they are the most comfortable boots I have ever had. my ones have a Leather tab on the outside but I can't find them on the Internet anywhere. I will have to go to the UK supplier (where I live) and find out. They do do ones with a thermo plastic tab but make sure you get the ones with the tab on the inside of the boot rather than the outside because i have known people with support supposed to be for doubles and triples but it has snapped from them doing singles and lower doubles. (SP-Teri are aware of the problem so have made the leather ones and the ones with the tab on the inside) so just make sure the person you buy from doesn't sell them to you because they are trying to just get rid of stock.

Good luck SP-Teri Rules!!!

Answer 4

I'd get the Deluxes. I had a pair (used) that were not too stiff and very supportive. Make sure to get them heat molded. If your rink doesn't have that capacity, leave the skates in a hot car trunk over night and than skate on them for a couple hours (worked for my Klingbeils back in the dark ages).

Also, Michelle Kwan's stress fracture (1998) occurred while she was wearing Ridell boots. She had signed a spokesperson contract and had to change boot companies. The boots were "lighter" and are generally assumed to have caused the fracture.

Answer 5

Hi. From my understanding, Deluxe is being phased out. However, if your proshop is still selling them, it might be wise to check for the strength of the boot. I read somewhere that Michelle Kwan was on Deluxe when she got her stress fracture. Boots that are too hard is bad for your feet.

http://www.usfigureskating.org/Magazine....

It's recommendation of Boots and Blades by Level. Here's an excerpt:

Hi-Test Freestyle Boots: Riedell Boot Models—HLS 1500 for skater's 125 lbs and over.

Harlick Boot Models—Competitor Plus for skaters 75–110 lbs.; Hi-Tester for skaters 95–120 lbs.

Klingbeil Boot Models—S-3 Stiffness for skaters 125 lbs. and over.

Jackson Boot Models—3500 Elite Plus for skaters over 15 lbs.

SP-Teri Boot Models—Pro Teri for skaters 80–110 lbs.; Super Teri for skaters 110–130 lbs.; KT 2 for skaters over 120 lbs. who prefer a softer boot; KT 3 for skaters over 130 lbs. who prefer a stiffer boot.

You have to take into consideration of your age, which means that you might experience a growth spurt, or your feet might change, whether in width or in length. However, it differs from people to people. For example, I stopped growing when I was 12!

http://www.spteri.com/prod_KT.htm

That is from SP-Teri's site.

In my opinion, waiting for boots to be broken in so that they will be "less stiff" might simple hamper your progress. with your age and weight, I don't see how Super Teri will be broken down so quickly. Naturally, you have to see the current state of your boots to be able to judge how hard on your boots are you. If your current skates are breaking down way too quickly, then go for the harder boot. Don't get the harder boot just so that it'll "last". From what I know, high-level skaters break their boots down in a season, and some, a year and half. You're not expected to keep your boots to last you through your different levels!

Fortunately, you're getting fitted, hopefully professionally. I know what it's like not to be fitted properly. You can ask your pro what's the difference between the two boots and maybe also boots from other companies? You sound like you're sticking to SP-Teri though. I know a few coaches, including mine, are!

In short, Super Teri will be easier to break in and more comfortable while Deluxe may last longer, but have a much much longer breaking in period. You should ask about KT-2.

Good luck!

Answer 6

the delux