what skates would you recommend?

Question

What figure skates would you recommend for a beginner level?
I was thinking of Riedell red ribbon, but i heard Jacksons are good too...
What would you go for?

Answer 1

The red ribbons are good skates for beginners but I would worry about you leveling out of them too quickly. I typically recommend red ribbons for up to Free Skate 1 for young children and up to Basic 4/5 or Adult 2 for teens and adults. They do tend to break down quickly for teens and adults. If you are already working on crossovers, you are probably going to want something that you won't have to replace in the next 4- 6 months.



Consider moving up to the 133TS or 255TS with Jubilee blades. Both skates have increased support and comfort collars around the ankle. The flex notch design makes it easier to bend. A bit of warning, the 133 and 255 will have a little break in period but should last for less than 5 hours. The 133TS is recommended for U.S. Figure Skating levels Basic 4 - Free Skate 2 or ISI Beta - Freestyle 3; while the 255TS is recommended for U.S. Figure Skating levels Basic 4 - Free Skate 6 or ISI Beta - Freestyle 4/5.



The Jubilee blade is a better quality steel then the blades that come with the skates. There is also a larger toepick that may need some getting used to but will last you longer. The Jubilee is good for U.S. Figure Skating levels Basic 4 - Pre-Preliminary or ISI Beta - Freestyle 5.

Answer 2

I personally don't think Riedell has that many skates for beginners. Yeah, Riedells are great, but I find that most skates are for higher level skaters (axel, doubles, above) and cost at least $350. I like Jackson skates because they are good for any level, like beginner through advanced levels. My friends like GAM, but I'm not a fan. :D



Here, I'll list some beginner skates from Riedell (err, I'll try), Jackson and GAM.



♥ Riedell ♥

Riedell 10 Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/riedell-skates-p-290.html

Riedell 15 Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/riedell-skates-p-289.html

Riedell 17 Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/riedell-skates-p-288.html



♥ Jackson ♥

Glacier Jackson 520: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/glacier-jackson-skates-p-213.html

Jackson Mystique 1490 Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/jackson-mystique-1490-skates-p-211.html

Jackson Artiste Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/jackson-artiste-1790-skates-p-210.html

Jackson Classique Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/jackson-classique-1890-skates-p-209.html

If you think you're just doing it 100% recreationally, with no intention of going into waltz jumps and salchows, I recommend the Glaciers. If you think you might want to start actual 'figure skating', and do some basic jumps and spins, I highly recommend the Mystique, Artiste or Classique, which can last you up to your axel.



♥ Gam ♥

Gam Children's Pirouette Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/childrens-pirouette-skates-p-534.html

Gam Fantasia 19 Ice Skates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/fantasia-skates-p-218.html

Gam Horizon 21 Ice SKates: http://www.skatersedgeshop.com/horizon-skates-p-217.html



Enjoy your skating! :)

Answer 3

sorry i don't know much about riedell, but when i was learning crossovers, i had to get my own skates too. i got jacksons, the jackson classique model. they are a little advance for you yet, but if you are progressing and want skates that will last you a while, these are for you. i got mine when i was your level, now i'm in freestyle 4 landing my loop jump, and they are still working great!



oh and be sure to go to your skate shop and have them mold them to your feet. it helps so much :)