I tried Figure skates my first time (was on 9-21-07) and i learned how to walk and glide, then i saw all these people just going fast with hockey skates, i might go with people on friday again, i just wanna no which skates are easier for just plain old ice skating, no tricks or ne thin
Which skates are easier for just plain old ice skating? Figure skates or Hockey skates?
Figure skates are definitely easier for plain old skating . . . especially if you are a beginner and do not have a preference to either just yet. Of course hockey skaters will say hockey skates are easier - that is what they are used to. But they are right that it can be a bit difficult switching from hockey to figure. I%26#039;ll try to explain without being biased!
Figure: The length of the blade (passed the heel in back around an inch), the toe picks up front, and flatness (though we do have a curve on it) make it easier to balance - even to just stand up.
Hockey: The blades are actually narrower, shorter (nearly same length as the boot), and rounded (no heel or toepicks or anything to stop you from rolling over frontwards or backwards). These are designed to give the hockey skaters freedom to move abruptly and quickly - more freedom means a skater needs more control.
Figure: Top hooks give more support in the boot.
Hockey: Top is laced through eyelets - no hooks - the extra support is not needed because they don%26#039;t do jumps and spins like figure skaters. The foot feels looser in the boot - compared to figure skates.
I tried hockey skates . . . and oh I was just falling all over the place with hockey skates. I instantly had new respect for hockey skaters - wink!
Hey, glad you decided to give skating a go! Hope this helps!
Reply:i%26#039;m not just saying this cuz i%26#039;m an ice skater, but i pretty much think that figure skates are easier!! much easier! (not the sport but the skates!) but i wouldn%26#039;t try using hockey OR figure skates unless your sure you want to do it and your sure oyu can be carefyl, don%26#039;t just start speeding and not know what your doing!! it can be dangerous!! but i have my own riedell figure skates, and they are still clean and in good condition!! well good luck!!
P.S.: no one get offended or anything but usually when i see boys skating (ice skating) i usually think its kind of creepy and it makes them look girly! no affense, but i have no idea even why boys do ice skating or bellet, it just looks wierd and un-boy like!
Reply:Hockey skates have no razor teeth in the front of the blades, figure skates do, with hockey skates you need to know the trick on how to accelerate. They have their own little quirks. Figure skates have those teeth and are designed just for that figures.
Reply:Figure Skates are easier than hockey skates because the figure skate blade is longer than the hockey skate blade, and figure skates also have a toe pick which can help you keep your balance better. The people whom where on hockey skates have probably had quite a bit of practice, I%26#039;m a figure skater and I can%26#039;t even skate on hockey skates very well!
Reply:Try out both, but don%26#039;t switch on and off too much unless you think that%26#039;s best. Getting used to one would prolly be better for your skating.
Reply:I%26#039;ve tried both...I prefer figure skates, but it really is a matter of preference. In hockey skates, you really have to keep your knees bent and make sure you%26#039;re pushing off your edges. In figure skates, you can get away with pushing off your toes -- it ain%26#039;t pretty -- but you can get away with it. Hockey skates are going to be more like pushing on rollerblades. If you%26#039;re going back to skate, you%26#039;ll probably have to re-adjust to the hockey skates if you go with them this time.
Reply:hockey skates, no toe pick to get in the way~
But I%26#039;m a bias hockey player so!
Reply:I have only ever used figure skates, but you should try both, and choose which you like best. No one can tell but you.
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Reply:To a non-skater, figure skates are going to be the easiest to skate with. Believe it or not, that toe pick will not get in your way or hinder you as many think it will. It%26#039;s not big enough. ;-) It will actually help as the natural instinct is to push straight back, and if you do that in hockey skates you%26#039;ll end up falling. Hockey skates have a shorter, rounder blade that is harder to balance on with little to no skating experience.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Best ice-skates for women?
I would like to take some ice-skating lessons (beginner) but I don%26#039;t know which brands are the most respectable and also which things I should pay special attention to when buying a pair of ice-skates...
The thing is that I%26#039;m from Argentina and in my country it%26#039;s either impossible to get a pair or they%26#039;re are outrageously expensive. Therefore, I%26#039;m planning to use Ebay to buy these, but actually, I don%26#039;t know a thing about brands and the best blade%26#039;s and boots%26#039; materials and stuff...
Can you help me?
Thanks a lot!
Best ice-skates for women?
Hey!
Ebay is a good place to buy them.
The best makes for begginers and Jackson and Riedell.
Ridell red, yellow and white ribbons are made for begginers.
Jakoson mystiques, glacier 520, classique are also for bgginers but the classique are for more intermidiate. the materials is a leather with a sole injescted platsic, as i said the tow makes aboove are the best and you wont pay stupidly high prices.
The boots come with blades already attched and you dont need to do anythink. If you can make sure they are already sharpened, and i recomend not buying second hand at this stage.
You will need a pair of blade guards to help keep the blades clean, and a normal small towel is best and cheaper then a skating towel, to try the baldes off when ever you come of the ice. A bag to carry them in also comes in handy.
So to keep it simple, i would get either Yellow ribbon riddells or jackson Mystiques - they both offer great ankle support, which is needed for begginers as they will have wekaer ankles for a while. Look around ebay sites to find the best deal! and good look!
Good look!
Reply:hi there
i recommend you to buy riedell skate for beginners..
and be careful when buying skates online espically second hand skates...all the best Report It
Reply:My old skates were Risport, which are a good make, but are quite narrow fitting. If you have wider feet, Riedell skates are excellent and what I skate in now.
Good luck with the lessons! There%26#039;s no reason you can%26#039;t get to jumps at 23. I%26#039;m 32, started lessons two years ago and am currently learning to salchow.
Reply:I suggest you go to your skating rink%26#039;s pro shop and get skates fitted there. Ask about the best boot and blade for your feet and then use that information to order online. This way, you know that you are getting what you need. I suggest Riedells as a beginning skate brand!
Reply:Glacier or Jackson would probably be the best brands to look for. You will also need L-XL soakers and a pair of skate guards. Hope this helps!
Reply:I don%26#039;t suggest buying skating online because of the wide range in sizes differing by brand and other factors, but if necessary you can buy online. Riedell is an excellent brand to go with, and Jackson makes decent skates. You will probably want a skate from Riedell that is similar to a Blue Ribbon, or Bronze Medallion (or other skates in the medallion series, depending on how used the skates are, this is another reason why buying online can be hard since you can%26#039;t tell how stiff/used the skates are). Good luck!
Reply:i love Riedell! This is the brand on my first skates and i still use this brand.
Reply:You need advice from a coach or someone who knows how to fit skates. Your height, weight, ability, and shape of foot are all factors. Also are you doing singles or dance or synchro? These are considerations also.
Reply:I wear Riedell and make sure you go at least one size smaller than your foot.
Reply:Hola ☺ amazon es un excelente lugar para comprarlos, yo soy de venezuela, y tuve el mismo problema, pero mira, yo te recomiendo jackson o riedell, son muy buenos, y tambien necesitaras protectores, amazon te los envia seguros a tu pais.
Si quieres utilizar ebay, tambien es excelente, pero asegurate de que los patines esten nuevos, y que sean de un vendedor confiable. Para asegurarte de tu talla, para que no vengan mas grandes o mas pequeños, dibuja tu pie en una hoja de papel, lo midas en cm, lo pasas a mm y luego lo pasas a pulgadas.
Jackson y riedell son muy buenas marcas para los principiantes, pero debes comprarte unos que cuesten mas de 50 $, y debes recordar que si compras ciertos modelos no te duraran hasta intermedio.
Modelos sugeridos:
Principiantes: Jackson mystique, Jackson artiste.
Riedell white, red y yellow ribbon.
Basico e Intermedio: Riedell bronze, silver y gold medallion.
Jackson classique, etc.
NOTA: Estos patines incluyen la bota y la cuchilla juntos, entonces son mas baratos, los kits separados se necesitaran pero mucho mas adelante.=) suerte!
Reply:i bought my first pair two days ago.
they are Risports and i was tols they are a really good make so i went for it.
im starting lessons in a couple of weeks so i have to wear them every day to break them in.
be carefull with buying skates on ebay as people may not be honest about the things they are selling :)
also make sure that you get some blade guards and soakers to protect your blades.
good luck on buying your new skates and your lessons :)
Nike
The thing is that I%26#039;m from Argentina and in my country it%26#039;s either impossible to get a pair or they%26#039;re are outrageously expensive. Therefore, I%26#039;m planning to use Ebay to buy these, but actually, I don%26#039;t know a thing about brands and the best blade%26#039;s and boots%26#039; materials and stuff...
Can you help me?
Thanks a lot!
Best ice-skates for women?
Hey!
Ebay is a good place to buy them.
The best makes for begginers and Jackson and Riedell.
Ridell red, yellow and white ribbons are made for begginers.
Jakoson mystiques, glacier 520, classique are also for bgginers but the classique are for more intermidiate. the materials is a leather with a sole injescted platsic, as i said the tow makes aboove are the best and you wont pay stupidly high prices.
The boots come with blades already attched and you dont need to do anythink. If you can make sure they are already sharpened, and i recomend not buying second hand at this stage.
You will need a pair of blade guards to help keep the blades clean, and a normal small towel is best and cheaper then a skating towel, to try the baldes off when ever you come of the ice. A bag to carry them in also comes in handy.
So to keep it simple, i would get either Yellow ribbon riddells or jackson Mystiques - they both offer great ankle support, which is needed for begginers as they will have wekaer ankles for a while. Look around ebay sites to find the best deal! and good look!
Good look!
Reply:hi there
i recommend you to buy riedell skate for beginners..
and be careful when buying skates online espically second hand skates...all the best Report It
Reply:My old skates were Risport, which are a good make, but are quite narrow fitting. If you have wider feet, Riedell skates are excellent and what I skate in now.
Good luck with the lessons! There%26#039;s no reason you can%26#039;t get to jumps at 23. I%26#039;m 32, started lessons two years ago and am currently learning to salchow.
Reply:I suggest you go to your skating rink%26#039;s pro shop and get skates fitted there. Ask about the best boot and blade for your feet and then use that information to order online. This way, you know that you are getting what you need. I suggest Riedells as a beginning skate brand!
Reply:Glacier or Jackson would probably be the best brands to look for. You will also need L-XL soakers and a pair of skate guards. Hope this helps!
Reply:I don%26#039;t suggest buying skating online because of the wide range in sizes differing by brand and other factors, but if necessary you can buy online. Riedell is an excellent brand to go with, and Jackson makes decent skates. You will probably want a skate from Riedell that is similar to a Blue Ribbon, or Bronze Medallion (or other skates in the medallion series, depending on how used the skates are, this is another reason why buying online can be hard since you can%26#039;t tell how stiff/used the skates are). Good luck!
Reply:i love Riedell! This is the brand on my first skates and i still use this brand.
Reply:You need advice from a coach or someone who knows how to fit skates. Your height, weight, ability, and shape of foot are all factors. Also are you doing singles or dance or synchro? These are considerations also.
Reply:I wear Riedell and make sure you go at least one size smaller than your foot.
Reply:Hola ☺ amazon es un excelente lugar para comprarlos, yo soy de venezuela, y tuve el mismo problema, pero mira, yo te recomiendo jackson o riedell, son muy buenos, y tambien necesitaras protectores, amazon te los envia seguros a tu pais.
Si quieres utilizar ebay, tambien es excelente, pero asegurate de que los patines esten nuevos, y que sean de un vendedor confiable. Para asegurarte de tu talla, para que no vengan mas grandes o mas pequeños, dibuja tu pie en una hoja de papel, lo midas en cm, lo pasas a mm y luego lo pasas a pulgadas.
Jackson y riedell son muy buenas marcas para los principiantes, pero debes comprarte unos que cuesten mas de 50 $, y debes recordar que si compras ciertos modelos no te duraran hasta intermedio.
Modelos sugeridos:
Principiantes: Jackson mystique, Jackson artiste.
Riedell white, red y yellow ribbon.
Basico e Intermedio: Riedell bronze, silver y gold medallion.
Jackson classique, etc.
NOTA: Estos patines incluyen la bota y la cuchilla juntos, entonces son mas baratos, los kits separados se necesitaran pero mucho mas adelante.=) suerte!
Reply:i bought my first pair two days ago.
they are Risports and i was tols they are a really good make so i went for it.
im starting lessons in a couple of weeks so i have to wear them every day to break them in.
be carefull with buying skates on ebay as people may not be honest about the things they are selling :)
also make sure that you get some blade guards and soakers to protect your blades.
good luck on buying your new skates and your lessons :)
Nike
Question about purchasing ice skates?
im going to the store dunhams soon to buy recreational ice skates, and i was wondering what to look for? I dont want big chunky plasic ones, becuase those seam to hurt my feet
so i was thinking about buying these skates that look like figure skates but it doesnt say that they are, they have laces and like a heel on them, and they are a white leather.
If i do buy figure skates would that be a problem?, are they harder to skate in than recreational skates?
thanks so much for the help!
Question about purchasing ice skates?
If you want skates for recreational purposes that are inexpensive but durable you need to look at Jacksons. They are the brand I recommend for first starting out and recreational because of the quality.
Reply:Usually recreational skates are typically figure skates. You know if a skate is a figure skate if it has a toe pick (the jagged teeth on the front toe of a blade) on it otherwise it is most likely a hockey skate. Figure skates are easier to learn to skate in than hockey skates. Good luck!
Reply:the ones you are mentioning are the most common ones available. they are durable, and great for protecting your ankles because they lace up above that area and keep it firm. those are the ones i would get.
Reply:BUY FIGURE SKATES LEATHER ONES RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE RIGHT JOB. THEY WILL LAST YOU. DONT EVEN THINK OF GOING CHEAP.SKATING IS AN ART. I WISH YOU MANY HAPPY HOURS OF LEARNING THE ART
Reply:i think a good skate brand for beginners are (Jackson%26#039;s)
dont buy a skate just cause it looks like a figure skate! make sure it is one
a really good think is when ur buying skates have a coach or skater come w/ u and make sure the person thats fitting u knos wt their doin!!!
good luck
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so i was thinking about buying these skates that look like figure skates but it doesnt say that they are, they have laces and like a heel on them, and they are a white leather.
If i do buy figure skates would that be a problem?, are they harder to skate in than recreational skates?
thanks so much for the help!
Question about purchasing ice skates?
If you want skates for recreational purposes that are inexpensive but durable you need to look at Jacksons. They are the brand I recommend for first starting out and recreational because of the quality.
Reply:Usually recreational skates are typically figure skates. You know if a skate is a figure skate if it has a toe pick (the jagged teeth on the front toe of a blade) on it otherwise it is most likely a hockey skate. Figure skates are easier to learn to skate in than hockey skates. Good luck!
Reply:the ones you are mentioning are the most common ones available. they are durable, and great for protecting your ankles because they lace up above that area and keep it firm. those are the ones i would get.
Reply:BUY FIGURE SKATES LEATHER ONES RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE RIGHT JOB. THEY WILL LAST YOU. DONT EVEN THINK OF GOING CHEAP.SKATING IS AN ART. I WISH YOU MANY HAPPY HOURS OF LEARNING THE ART
Reply:i think a good skate brand for beginners are (Jackson%26#039;s)
dont buy a skate just cause it looks like a figure skate! make sure it is one
a really good think is when ur buying skates have a coach or skater come w/ u and make sure the person thats fitting u knos wt their doin!!!
good luck
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Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
We have recently signed up our 4 year son for beginner ice skating lessons to prepare him for ice hockey in the fall. Last week he used the traditional ice skates, but this week we bought him youth size hockey skates and he used those. What is the best way to train him? Do we start with the tradtional skates until he gets a hang of things and then switch him to the hockey skates, or does it matter? Please give me your opinion.
Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I am a coach for the younger kids im a figure skater as well. im only 14 but i do know that most of the kids starting out in skating to get to hockey ARE using hockey skates, figure skates have picks [sharp pointy pieces at the top] and hockey skates are curved, when he feels the big difference in that he might not want to move over to the hockey skates because of the fear when he first tryed them cause he wasnt used to them. i am almost certain to put him in hockey skates, but dont go out and buy expensive ones cause he will grow out of them fast. but hockey skates over figure skates if hes interested in hockey..
Reply:No problem! Good luck, and remember to tell him that its all about fun first! I also reccomend getting a chair or something to help him get used to standing by himself if this is his very first time on skates, anyways good luck :] Report It
Reply:I%26#039;d reccomend hockey skates too. Let%26#039;s just say the day he switched from figure to hockey blades will make him lose about 4 months of training just to get used to the new blade.
Now regarding to learning some figure skating, I%26#039;d say if the kid ever wants to become REALLY REALLY good at hockey and doing fast moves with perfect edge control; learning chocktaws, counters and such from figure skaters is the way to go.
It makes me want to cry everytime I see these 12 year old hockey skaters hog dog around the rinks and they can%26#039;t even do decent crossovers because their edge control is so poor.
Reply:It is usually best to begin to figure skates and then work them up to hockey skates especially at such a young age. Most hockey skaters begin on figure skates and then later learn on hockey skates.
Reply:It%26#039;s probably best to start him with hockey skates if you intend to get him into hockey in the future. That way, there is no transition period for him and he won%26#039;t have to %26quot;get used to%26quot; a different type of blade and method of balance. The rocker on a figure skate blade is much different than that of a hockey blade and therefore will have slightly different technique and feeling for him. While he%26#039;s a little guy, it might not make that much of a difference in the greater scheme of things, if he%26#039;s on hockey skates already, he can skip any transition and get comfortable on hockey skates right away. Whatever you do, don%26#039;t get him into double blade skates! :) Those are a bad idea from the beginning! Good luck to you and your son!
Reply:Jackson makes a nice beginner skate
Reply:i will use hocky skates bc he will be used to them, Figure skates have a Toe Pick which is like a life saver to most ppl. If he gets to comfortable with figure skates then he might not do so great on hocky skates.
Good luck
Reply:I would just start him with the hockey skates so he can get used to them faster instead of making him switch once he learned how to skate
Reply:Start you boy with hockey skates.
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Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I am a coach for the younger kids im a figure skater as well. im only 14 but i do know that most of the kids starting out in skating to get to hockey ARE using hockey skates, figure skates have picks [sharp pointy pieces at the top] and hockey skates are curved, when he feels the big difference in that he might not want to move over to the hockey skates because of the fear when he first tryed them cause he wasnt used to them. i am almost certain to put him in hockey skates, but dont go out and buy expensive ones cause he will grow out of them fast. but hockey skates over figure skates if hes interested in hockey..
Reply:No problem! Good luck, and remember to tell him that its all about fun first! I also reccomend getting a chair or something to help him get used to standing by himself if this is his very first time on skates, anyways good luck :] Report It
Reply:I%26#039;d reccomend hockey skates too. Let%26#039;s just say the day he switched from figure to hockey blades will make him lose about 4 months of training just to get used to the new blade.
Now regarding to learning some figure skating, I%26#039;d say if the kid ever wants to become REALLY REALLY good at hockey and doing fast moves with perfect edge control; learning chocktaws, counters and such from figure skaters is the way to go.
It makes me want to cry everytime I see these 12 year old hockey skaters hog dog around the rinks and they can%26#039;t even do decent crossovers because their edge control is so poor.
Reply:It is usually best to begin to figure skates and then work them up to hockey skates especially at such a young age. Most hockey skaters begin on figure skates and then later learn on hockey skates.
Reply:It%26#039;s probably best to start him with hockey skates if you intend to get him into hockey in the future. That way, there is no transition period for him and he won%26#039;t have to %26quot;get used to%26quot; a different type of blade and method of balance. The rocker on a figure skate blade is much different than that of a hockey blade and therefore will have slightly different technique and feeling for him. While he%26#039;s a little guy, it might not make that much of a difference in the greater scheme of things, if he%26#039;s on hockey skates already, he can skip any transition and get comfortable on hockey skates right away. Whatever you do, don%26#039;t get him into double blade skates! :) Those are a bad idea from the beginning! Good luck to you and your son!
Reply:Jackson makes a nice beginner skate
Reply:i will use hocky skates bc he will be used to them, Figure skates have a Toe Pick which is like a life saver to most ppl. If he gets to comfortable with figure skates then he might not do so great on hocky skates.
Good luck
Reply:I would just start him with the hockey skates so he can get used to them faster instead of making him switch once he learned how to skate
Reply:Start you boy with hockey skates.
finance
Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
We have recently signed up our 4 year son for beginner ice skating lessons to prepare him for ice hockey in the fall. Last week he used the traditional ice skates, but this week we bought him youth size hockey skates and he used those. What is the best way to train him? Do we start with the tradtional skates until he gets a hang of things and then switch him to the hockey skates, or does it matter? Please give me your opinion.
Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I would recommend starting him on the type of skates he will be using in the future. It is not that easy to tell from the pictures one of the other people posted in their answer, but hockey skate blades are different than figure skate blades in another way besides just the toe picks. Hockey skates have a %26quot;rocker%26quot; to them where figure skates are much more flat. By starting on figure skates and switching, you will be forcing him to adjust more when he gets to the hockey skates.
Reply:Use hockey skates if he wants to play hockey because hockeys skates are oviously made for hockey and figue skates are oviously made for figue skating.
But also dont use hockey goalie skates
You can tell that there goalie skates by the blade because it%26#039;s flat and not curved like player skates.
Goalie Skate link :http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/...
Player Skate link
http://pix.summitsportsinc.com/52117.jpg
Figue Skate link:
http://soling.syr.edu/Sol300M001Spring07...
Reply:use the hockey skates, he will have a little more dificultly at first, but you can give him an aid to help at first, more start by pushing a chair. this will help him gain the correct form. figure skates and hockey skates are very different.
Reply:If he is going to play hockey. Let him learn on hockey skates. There is a huge difference in skating in the different skates. I learned to skate in figure skates and then went to learn hockey on hockey skates. The first few tries I nearly broke my neck. The toe pick thing. Use the hockey skates.
FISH
Does it matter which skates you learn to ice skate with?
I would recommend starting him on the type of skates he will be using in the future. It is not that easy to tell from the pictures one of the other people posted in their answer, but hockey skate blades are different than figure skate blades in another way besides just the toe picks. Hockey skates have a %26quot;rocker%26quot; to them where figure skates are much more flat. By starting on figure skates and switching, you will be forcing him to adjust more when he gets to the hockey skates.
Reply:Use hockey skates if he wants to play hockey because hockeys skates are oviously made for hockey and figue skates are oviously made for figue skating.
But also dont use hockey goalie skates
You can tell that there goalie skates by the blade because it%26#039;s flat and not curved like player skates.
Goalie Skate link :http://www.hockeydogs.com/ProductImages/...
Player Skate link
http://pix.summitsportsinc.com/52117.jpg
Figue Skate link:
http://soling.syr.edu/Sol300M001Spring07...
Reply:use the hockey skates, he will have a little more dificultly at first, but you can give him an aid to help at first, more start by pushing a chair. this will help him gain the correct form. figure skates and hockey skates are very different.
Reply:If he is going to play hockey. Let him learn on hockey skates. There is a huge difference in skating in the different skates. I learned to skate in figure skates and then went to learn hockey on hockey skates. The first few tries I nearly broke my neck. The toe pick thing. Use the hockey skates.
FISH
Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?
I%26#039;m going to start ice skating lessons this winter and I really want to get into the sport (I dont know how much I can for starting at age 13)
1. I%26#039;m wondering how much Johnson-Ultima skates usually cost and which ones are best for beginners, they don%26#039;t say the prices on the website. I don%26#039;t want to spend a lot of money since I%26#039;m just starting. If anyone could tell me the best type of Jackson skates that aren%26#039;t too expensive, but are a good quality for beginners.
2. Also, I%26#039;m also considering buying Riedell skates. I%26#039;m looking at the Blue Ribbon 121 or the Red Ribbon 117. Which one out of those two models do you think are better?
3. Lastly, what do you think of Riedell vs. Jackson. I have normal width foot and am about a size 8 in regular shoes.
Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?
I would suggest going to a skating pro shop and being fitted for skates. They should be able to help you try on skates, and fit you with the right pair. A decent pair of beginner skates in any brand will cost about $100-$150.
In the Jackson brand I would suggest beginning with a pair of Artiste or Classique skates. I%26#039;ve found that I typically like Riedell skates better because Riedell%26#039;s have been better quality overall for me, and they are more comfortable for me than Jackson skates, but because every person%26#039;s feet are different everybody likes a different brand of skates. If you choose to go with Riedell%26#039;s skates I would suggest going with the Blue Ribbon, it%26#039;s just a little bit better skate, but won%26#039;t be too stiff for the beginner. Good luck!
Reply:NEITHER! Try S.P Terri zero gravity skates! They cost around $ 1,000. But It%26#039;s worth it!! It doesn%26#039;t even hurt when I am breaking them In!! ( Ive been skating for 9 years and I am 12. )
Reply:Um, not a fan of Johnson=Ultima, however for beginners they might be good! I wouldn%26#039;t get a super expensive pair probably aim for around 200$ tops.
I don%26#039;t like Riedell%26#039;s either. I%26#039;ve been skating with Jackson%26#039;s for 15 years and I love them! Riedell%26#039;s seem to be very narrow where Jackson%26#039;s offer a bit more room!
Hope that helps!!
Reply:There really isn%26#039;t one right answer about which boot is better. as a rule, reidells are very narrow and so the sizing can be a little off. i used reidells for 2 and a half years, then just recently switched to jackons after a disaster with my reidells fitting HORRIBLY. i LOVE my jacksons. however, i can%26#039;t deny that reidells were great for me as a beginner, so i would say your best bet is to go to a pro shop, get measured and get a recommendation
also, dont worry about being too old. i started when i was almost 12, which is on the old end for a serious skater and i am on axel. i have a friend who started at 15 who is now on double loop
Reply:jackson. i prefer jackson. jackson artiste are about $100 which are a GREAT! price, they shud last u till about ur lutz or axel. i have jackson freestyle, they cost me almost $300. alot of my friends have the artiste! theyre great!
Reply:Honestly, if you can go to a boot fitter (some rinks have them on-site, and other locations you can find in a phone book) that would probably be the best option. They can give you the pros and cons of each boot and tell you how to get the most bang for your buck.
I%26#039;ve never tried Jackson, but I grew up in Reidell skates. Unfortunately, I have fairly wide feet, so they caused my feet to cramp pretty painfully (I%26#039;ve since moved to SP-Teri skates and am quite happy). Overall, it depends on your foot and what feels best to you. If you can, you should definitely try one of each on to determine what fits best.
Another option would be to buy a used pair of skates. I did this up until I started landing doubles and needed more support. This will save you on money, and a lot of kids your age end up outgrowing their boots and having to get rid of them before they%26#039;re broken down, so that might be a good, cheap option for you.
Lastly, you can certainly get into the sport at the age of 13. Johnny Weir didn%26#039;t start skating until he was 12 and he%26#039;s won a few national championships and gone to the Olympics. Anything%26#039;s possible (of course, I suspect he had a lot of natural talent and parents who were willing to fork over loads of money to get him there). I started skating at age 7, but I didn%26#039;t get very serious until I was 13, and I only started USFS testing when I was 14. I%26#039;m 23 now and working on senior moves and novice freestyles (and I%26#039;ve quit in between, as well), so I%26#039;m still having fun with it.
Enjoy it and good luck finding a good pair of boots!
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1. I%26#039;m wondering how much Johnson-Ultima skates usually cost and which ones are best for beginners, they don%26#039;t say the prices on the website. I don%26#039;t want to spend a lot of money since I%26#039;m just starting. If anyone could tell me the best type of Jackson skates that aren%26#039;t too expensive, but are a good quality for beginners.
2. Also, I%26#039;m also considering buying Riedell skates. I%26#039;m looking at the Blue Ribbon 121 or the Red Ribbon 117. Which one out of those two models do you think are better?
3. Lastly, what do you think of Riedell vs. Jackson. I have normal width foot and am about a size 8 in regular shoes.
Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?
I would suggest going to a skating pro shop and being fitted for skates. They should be able to help you try on skates, and fit you with the right pair. A decent pair of beginner skates in any brand will cost about $100-$150.
In the Jackson brand I would suggest beginning with a pair of Artiste or Classique skates. I%26#039;ve found that I typically like Riedell skates better because Riedell%26#039;s have been better quality overall for me, and they are more comfortable for me than Jackson skates, but because every person%26#039;s feet are different everybody likes a different brand of skates. If you choose to go with Riedell%26#039;s skates I would suggest going with the Blue Ribbon, it%26#039;s just a little bit better skate, but won%26#039;t be too stiff for the beginner. Good luck!
Reply:NEITHER! Try S.P Terri zero gravity skates! They cost around $ 1,000. But It%26#039;s worth it!! It doesn%26#039;t even hurt when I am breaking them In!! ( Ive been skating for 9 years and I am 12. )
Reply:Um, not a fan of Johnson=Ultima, however for beginners they might be good! I wouldn%26#039;t get a super expensive pair probably aim for around 200$ tops.
I don%26#039;t like Riedell%26#039;s either. I%26#039;ve been skating with Jackson%26#039;s for 15 years and I love them! Riedell%26#039;s seem to be very narrow where Jackson%26#039;s offer a bit more room!
Hope that helps!!
Reply:There really isn%26#039;t one right answer about which boot is better. as a rule, reidells are very narrow and so the sizing can be a little off. i used reidells for 2 and a half years, then just recently switched to jackons after a disaster with my reidells fitting HORRIBLY. i LOVE my jacksons. however, i can%26#039;t deny that reidells were great for me as a beginner, so i would say your best bet is to go to a pro shop, get measured and get a recommendation
also, dont worry about being too old. i started when i was almost 12, which is on the old end for a serious skater and i am on axel. i have a friend who started at 15 who is now on double loop
Reply:jackson. i prefer jackson. jackson artiste are about $100 which are a GREAT! price, they shud last u till about ur lutz or axel. i have jackson freestyle, they cost me almost $300. alot of my friends have the artiste! theyre great!
Reply:Honestly, if you can go to a boot fitter (some rinks have them on-site, and other locations you can find in a phone book) that would probably be the best option. They can give you the pros and cons of each boot and tell you how to get the most bang for your buck.
I%26#039;ve never tried Jackson, but I grew up in Reidell skates. Unfortunately, I have fairly wide feet, so they caused my feet to cramp pretty painfully (I%26#039;ve since moved to SP-Teri skates and am quite happy). Overall, it depends on your foot and what feels best to you. If you can, you should definitely try one of each on to determine what fits best.
Another option would be to buy a used pair of skates. I did this up until I started landing doubles and needed more support. This will save you on money, and a lot of kids your age end up outgrowing their boots and having to get rid of them before they%26#039;re broken down, so that might be a good, cheap option for you.
Lastly, you can certainly get into the sport at the age of 13. Johnny Weir didn%26#039;t start skating until he was 12 and he%26#039;s won a few national championships and gone to the Olympics. Anything%26#039;s possible (of course, I suspect he had a lot of natural talent and parents who were willing to fork over loads of money to get him there). I started skating at age 7, but I didn%26#039;t get very serious until I was 13, and I only started USFS testing when I was 14. I%26#039;m 23 now and working on senior moves and novice freestyles (and I%26#039;ve quit in between, as well), so I%26#039;m still having fun with it.
Enjoy it and good luck finding a good pair of boots!
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