Hi All,
My 12 year old is getting towards the end of a year in her Jackson Premieres, and while they fit well she's really getting some discomfort in her ankles even with her sleeves and gel discs. Her fitter says there just isn't enough padding, and punching isn't possible because of the location of the hooks. She's only ever worn Jacksons, and I've read somewhere here that the Elite (next model up from Premiere) has even less padding. I don't know how custom "custom" Jacksons really are. I've heard varying descriptions about what they really do and whether you can change padding, and at $1,000+ I hope we can find another solution.
So, when next we look at boots we are considering at least trying one of the Risport models if we can find a dealer (I don't know if our current fitter would do it). Anyone with young skaters have any comments about fit, which model is comparable? It looks to me like the Royal Elite or RF3 Pro are labeled for doubles. She's finally landing clean 2Lz's and hopefully will start 2A soon. Our other option aside from custom Jacksons is Sp-Teri, but again bordering on $1,000. The Risports look well short of that. Her current Premiere's were a semi-custom C/A (wide forefoot, narrow heel). That was a nice $50 option to be able to get and would be one reason to keep her in a Premiere another season, if we can come up with a solution to the ankle pain.
My 12 year old is getting towards the end of a year in her Jackson Premieres, and while they fit well she's really getting some discomfort in her ankles even with her sleeves and gel discs. Her fitter says there just isn't enough padding, and punching isn't possible because of the location of the hooks. She's only ever worn Jacksons, and I've read somewhere here that the Elite (next model up from Premiere) has even less padding. I don't know how custom "custom" Jacksons really are. I've heard varying descriptions about what they really do and whether you can change padding, and at $1,000+ I hope we can find another solution.
So, when next we look at boots we are considering at least trying one of the Risport models if we can find a dealer (I don't know if our current fitter would do it). Anyone with young skaters have any comments about fit, which model is comparable? It looks to me like the Royal Elite or RF3 Pro are labeled for doubles. She's finally landing clean 2Lz's and hopefully will start 2A soon. Our other option aside from custom Jacksons is Sp-Teri, but again bordering on $1,000. The Risports look well short of that. Her current Premiere's were a semi-custom C/A (wide forefoot, narrow heel). That was a nice $50 option to be able to get and would be one reason to keep her in a Premiere another season, if we can come up with a solution to the ankle pain.