Help With Skates for Beginner-ish Adult

So I'm trying to figure out when I will need to get new skates. So I'm currently wearing Riedell 113s and so far they have been great. I started skating a couple years ago but really only skated sporadically, mostly in the winter, and basically taught myself the basics. I recently moved back to my home town which has a year-round rink and I have been skating a lot more. I am planning to start taking group lessons the next time there is a new session. I am hoping someone can give me some insight on how far my skates might last me. So far I can do a couple half jumps and one-foot and two-foot spins. I haven't had any problems with them so far, but I am wondering how much more I will be able to do. I don't want to hurt myself because of my skates or make it hard for myself to do things.

I am 25 years old and about 130 pounds if that helps. I would say I am probably a bit stronger than most beginning adult skaters. I was an Irish dancer for 20 years and was at a high level, competed at worlds several times, so my legs and feet are definitely a lot stronger than average.

Thanks for any help!

Hi,
I not familiar with riedell 113 skates so I can't really comment on them, but if you are really serious about skating you might want to think about getting a really good pair of skates from professional skate shop that specializes in figure skates. I got my pair of skates when I was 13 and for me it really did make a huge difference to my skating. I still wear those same skates they are great!
Best of Luck!!

Same answer as posted here: http://goldenskate.com/forum/showthread.php?65362-Advice-on-New-Skates&.

Seek out coaches at the rink at which you plan to take lessons (tell them you plan to sign up) and get their referrals to decent skate techs. Ask the coaches and skate techs for recommendations concerning your current skates and new skates if needed.

Thanks for the advice. I ended up going and getting fitted at the shop by my rink and tried on a couple different ones. I ended up getting the Riedell 223s and am super happy with them. I feel like a real figure skater now lol. She even gave me a 10% discount for students even though I haven't started lessons yet which was nice. And they came with some extra free stuff like sharpening, a couple free sessions, etc. So it was a bit of money, but I think it will be well worth it in the long run.

I'm glad you are happy with them so far. It's great that they give a discount to students.