Hello! New member on this forum looking for advice on choosing Jackson skates 
Brief background: I'm a returning skater (23F) who is hoping to get back on the ice after over a 8 year gap. Before I had stopped skating, I had a pair of Jackson Premiere 2500 (stiffness 65), and had been working on landing my axel and a few doubles consistently. I'm hoping to replace the current boot I own (I had bought the Premieres in a used condition at a swap meet in my local rink, and hope to keep the same blade), and am looking into the different options available. My goal is to work back towards some of the jumps and spins that I've been doing in the past, and also enjoy having the opportunity to skate again. I'm looking for a new boot that will hopefully last me for a long time, especially as I know my boot size has not changed/will not be changing for a while.
It's been a little difficult keeping up with all the new models and developments that have come out since my hiatus, and was hoping to get input and advice on the options I'm currently considering. As a side note, I'm mainly looking online, as my local rink shop has limited in-person availability due to COVID-19 and I unfortunately have a constrained budget (I am still currently a student). I am confident about my shoe size, and am looking mainly at Jacksons, as it is the brand that I am most familiar with and have consistently skated with in the past.
Options I'm considering:
- Jackson Elite 2700 (new condition): Since this is one of the older and discontinued models, it is at a significantly more affordable price point for me. It has a stiffness level of 70, which is a bit of a step up from my Premiere's. I'm not sure if this might step into "overbooting" territory, because the stiffness only differs by 5 points (not sure how big of a difference that actually is). I also heard that these boots are much heavier and have less cushioning/comfort than the new lines (i.e. Elite 5200) that are out.
- Jackson Elite 5200 (used condition): The used boot is at a similar, but slightly higher price point as the Jackson 2700. I've had fairly good successes with used skates in the past at swap meets. The description states that it is still in good condition (used less than a year) and can be re-heat molded if needed.
- Jackson Premiere 2800 (new condition): Surprisingly, this is the most expensive out of the these three options. However, this best matches the previous boots that I had in the past.
I was wondering if anyone who is more familiar with the new and old Jackson lines (and how they compare) can comment on these options or provide any advice on which boots to choose. I'm also definitely open to other suggestions as well.
Brief background: I'm a returning skater (23F) who is hoping to get back on the ice after over a 8 year gap. Before I had stopped skating, I had a pair of Jackson Premiere 2500 (stiffness 65), and had been working on landing my axel and a few doubles consistently. I'm hoping to replace the current boot I own (I had bought the Premieres in a used condition at a swap meet in my local rink, and hope to keep the same blade), and am looking into the different options available. My goal is to work back towards some of the jumps and spins that I've been doing in the past, and also enjoy having the opportunity to skate again
. I'm looking for a new boot that will hopefully last me for a long time, especially as I know my boot size has not changed/will not be changing for a while.It's been a little difficult keeping up with all the new models and developments that have come out since my hiatus, and was hoping to get input and advice on the options I'm currently considering. As a side note, I'm mainly looking online, as my local rink shop has limited in-person availability due to COVID-19 and I unfortunately have a constrained budget (I am still currently a student). I am confident about my shoe size, and am looking mainly at Jacksons, as it is the brand that I am most familiar with and have consistently skated with in the past.
Options I'm considering:
- Jackson Elite 2700 (new condition): Since this is one of the older and discontinued models, it is at a significantly more affordable price point for me. It has a stiffness level of 70, which is a bit of a step up from my Premiere's. I'm not sure if this might step into "overbooting" territory, because the stiffness only differs by 5 points (not sure how big of a difference that actually is). I also heard that these boots are much heavier and have less cushioning/comfort than the new lines (i.e. Elite 5200) that are out.
- Jackson Elite 5200 (used condition): The used boot is at a similar, but slightly higher price point as the Jackson 2700. I've had fairly good successes with used skates in the past at swap meets. The description states that it is still in good condition (used less than a year) and can be re-heat molded if needed.
- Jackson Premiere 2800 (new condition): Surprisingly, this is the most expensive out of the these three options. However, this best matches the previous boots that I had in the past.
I was wondering if anyone who is more familiar with the new and old Jackson lines (and how they compare) can comment on these options or provide any advice on which boots to choose. I'm also definitely open to other suggestions as well.
