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What are good competitive figure skates?

I’ve been skating for ages now and i need new skates. I’m almost at the competitive stage and am FINALLY getting actual figure skates and a skating dress. I have no idea what brands are good or bad. What type of skates are good for landing jumps and doing spins?

Okay you deffinintly want to get competitive skates. If you go to a figure skating store, the people there can help you pick the right ones. However, if you don’t go to a shop, look for boots (the bottom part) that AREN’T PLASTIC!!!! You need sturier boots for jumping and spinning. Good Luck.

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5 Responses to “What are good competitive figure skates?”

  1. Carolyn Says:
    August 19th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    Okay you deffinintly want to get competitive skates. If you go to a figure skating store, the people there can help you pick the right ones. However, if you don’t go to a shop, look for boots (the bottom part) that AREN’T PLASTIC!!!! You need sturier boots for jumping and spinning. Good Luck.
    References :
    skating since i could walk

  2. figuresk8r@rocketmail.com Says:
    August 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    The best skates are the ones that suit your level and fit your foot. Do not choose a skate just b/c someone else wears it. You need to be measured and fit by a professional boot fitter.
    References :
    competitive skater – 8 years
    coach – 18 years
    boot fitter & skate technician – 10 years
    skating mom – 8 years

  3. [[Dianna]] Says:
    August 19th, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    You should look into Riedell, which is one of the top leading brands. They are a bit pricey-but they feel great and improve your skating wonderfully. The site is here: http://www.riedellskates.com and they have an online catalog that you can look at. In this, you will find a whole section dedicated to their line of competitive figure skates. They also have a recommendation part of the catalog that shows you, depending on your skating level, which boots and blades would be the best for you.

    Good luck!
    References :

  4. meygin(: Says:
    August 19th, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Okay, so the types of skates that are good for landing jumps and spins and just plain old skating are probably Jackson Ultima skates. I have these and they work amazingly! I am at the same step as you and I got these skates and was so happy with them! I know you will be happy too if you get these skates! Good luck in your competition! Hope I helped!
    References :
    Figure skater

  5. Alison-x0 Says:
    August 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    How about jackson competitor or jackson freestyle?
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