What skates would you recommend for me?

Question

I'm thinking about getting a new pair of figure skates, but I'm not sure which ones to get. My budget is about 200-300 dollars. Currently, I'm skating at a Freeskate 4/5 level (Working on sit spin, camel, loop, chasse, back sit, change foot). What boot would you recommend for my level? And also what blade?

Also a side question; What are the different types of blades and how are they different?
Thank you! 10 points to best answer. :)

Answer 1

At your level, you don't need a custom blade/boot combo. Just go with the blades that come with whichever boot you choose to get.



I would recommend GAMs. They hold up for a long time, they have great ankle support, and they fit really well. I've heard that Jacksons are good too, but I've never liked them.



Just go to a figure skating store (that has skates), tell them what you're working on, and they will find the right skate for you. Everyone is different; my friend loves Jacksons, and I hate them. It depends on the skater. But you definitely don't need a custom blade/boot combo. That's just a waste of money at your level. Most people I know don't buy their blades separately until they start competing at Senior Silver Level.

Answer 2

I got SP Teri Super's when I was about that level because I started working on axels soon afterwards, and those skates lasted me through most of my double jumps. I got MK Vision blades, and to be totally honest with you, I don't know the exact difference between blades. Some have larger toepicks, some are meant for ice dance, some are meant for synchro, and so on. I can't recommend a blade except to tell you what I got at that level, sorry! These are questions for your coach, by the way. He or she knows your skating style best.

Answer 3

A skate fitter would be the best person to ask, not people on the 'net who know nothing about your, your skating, or your feet. Different brands will fit differently. Your boot will depend on your weight, skating level, skating style, what level of jumps you're doing, etc. A fitter will also look at your foot type and watch you walk.



Best to let the pros help you out with this one. You don't want to mess with possibly injuring your feet and/or knees... you need to be walking on those for many decades yet.

Answer 4

Go to a pro shop with a good fitter, and try on as many boots in your level range as possible. Ignore the brands and focus on which one fits your foot best. And that'll be the one to get.

Answer 5

make sure whatever skates you get, that they fit you properly. if you get skates that don't fit you, your pretty much hindering your success and are wasting all your money and time practicing/taking lessons. the only piece of equipment figure skaters have are figure skates. so make sure you put lots of thought/effort into what kind you buy, remember.. you get what you pay for!



i made the mistake of buying $200 dollar skates when i was at your level and it really made my skating suffer because they did not fit me properly..



you don't have to buy the most expensive pair of skates out there, just make sure your buying somewhat quality skates!

Answer 6

The Jacson Freestyle, or Jackson Competitior, but they may not last you very long... I got mine (Jackson Competitor) at Rainbo sports. THey were about $250. Im sorry i dont know that many skates.

Answer 7

Talk to your coach, but I know from experience that Jacksons are good at that level.