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Which Figure Skates should I buy?

I've been skating for a half a year now, just classes- nothing special. I'm 17 and my instructor says I'm good, but I absolutely need new skates!

I've been skating with these absolutely AWFUL skates- cheap, even by a recreational standard!

They had terrible ankle support, were wide and had terrible toe picks for basic jumps and spins, like a waltz jump or 1 foot spin.

I wanted to know which skates I should get, for basic moves, but also basic spins and jumps. (like waltz and toe loop)

I don't skate competitively, and I don't even plan on taking any tests. I'm not on any level-

I just do this for fun.

At the same time, I want to make sure that I'm doing everything properly and not using skates that can be dangerous for me.

I really don't want to spend too much- around $120 tops. I will most likely be skating for only a few more months before I have to go somewhere where I will not really be able to skate.

I'm looking into Jacksons or Riedells. My instructor recommended Jackson, but I think Reidell would be good too because I have very narrow feet. Which ones can be used for basic jumps and spins but are pretty cheap? I was thinking Jackson Artiste or Riedell 121. Will those be okay? I will get them fit in a store, but I still would like other opinions!

By the way, I only get to go skating once a week, but I am very into it and practice my hardest!

Thanks!

Update:

My main point is: will those skates I mentioned last me through basic jumps and spins?? I know they're not really meant for them, but they're considered good, right?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Both the jacksons and the riedells are good for earlier jumps and spins, and probably some more advanced ones too.

    The most important thing is that they work well for you, getting them from a professional store is the best idea. That way you can get a feeling for them and see which ones you like best.

    Hope this helps and enjoy skating :)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't get why everyone's so "Riedell for narrow feet, Jackson for wide", because I have Jacksons, quite narrow feet, and mine fit beautifully.

    The skates you mentioned would be perfect for that sort of thing! They should last a long time :)

    Source(s): figure skater
  • 1 decade ago

    Get the Riedells!!!

    I have a pair of riedell and they are probably the best brand out there.

    Olympian Rachael Flatt uses riedell<3

    EDIT: Yes yes they will be fine that's what I just told you!

  • moi
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    i like jacksons but riediell r very good!

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