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- Mar 3, 2021
Hey peeps! Ok so lockdown in my area has gotten me into ice skating. So I purchased a pair of skates without going to a fitter because this was impossible due to lockdown restrictions. I’ve been limited to outdoor rinks because nothing is allowed to be open by law. Not knowing my skill level I opted for the Jackson Artiste women’s recreational skates.
Fast forward 4 weeks later the padding inside the boot is not as plush anymore and the foam seems to be breaking down? Outside of the skates look fine I do not see any creasing but there is a ton of creasing on the tongue. Skills I’ve been able to accomplish on my own are forward and backwards crossovers, outside 3 turns, mohawks, 2 foot spins, bunny hop, waltz jump, salchow and basic edge work.
I’ve been doing a lot of skating approximately 6-8hrs a week. However the last session I only skated for 1 hour practicing my backwards crossovers and got some pretty bad pain on the top of my ankle. I guess where the instep is. So I took a look at the tongue of my boots and you can basically fold it in the same area where I am getting the pain.
Now I suppose the Artiste boots are not made for jumping and maybe I am skating way too much for a beginner but I seriously think I need new boots. I’ve been learning these skills on my own under my own and I do not plan on learning anymore skills until I get a coach because I don’t want to develop too many bad habits or even risk getting badly injured.
I guess what I am trying to ask or the feedback I am trying to get is whether I need new boots or not. Are the Artistes past my current skill level? Are my current boots breaking down or am I underbooted? I just need to be a little more convinced before looking for a new pair of skates now that I can finally see a fitter. By the way if you think I am ready for a new pair of skates what do you think about Risport RF3 Pro? I want something with more padding at the tongue and ankles.
Also suggestions for boots and blades would be appreciated.
Stats: Female/31yrs/115lbs/5’4”
PS. Sorry for the long post. Just wanted to give people a clear picture of what’s going on.
Thank you!
Fast forward 4 weeks later the padding inside the boot is not as plush anymore and the foam seems to be breaking down? Outside of the skates look fine I do not see any creasing but there is a ton of creasing on the tongue. Skills I’ve been able to accomplish on my own are forward and backwards crossovers, outside 3 turns, mohawks, 2 foot spins, bunny hop, waltz jump, salchow and basic edge work.
I’ve been doing a lot of skating approximately 6-8hrs a week. However the last session I only skated for 1 hour practicing my backwards crossovers and got some pretty bad pain on the top of my ankle. I guess where the instep is. So I took a look at the tongue of my boots and you can basically fold it in the same area where I am getting the pain.
Now I suppose the Artiste boots are not made for jumping and maybe I am skating way too much for a beginner but I seriously think I need new boots. I’ve been learning these skills on my own under my own and I do not plan on learning anymore skills until I get a coach because I don’t want to develop too many bad habits or even risk getting badly injured.
I guess what I am trying to ask or the feedback I am trying to get is whether I need new boots or not. Are the Artistes past my current skill level? Are my current boots breaking down or am I underbooted? I just need to be a little more convinced before looking for a new pair of skates now that I can finally see a fitter. By the way if you think I am ready for a new pair of skates what do you think about Risport RF3 Pro? I want something with more padding at the tongue and ankles.
Also suggestions for boots and blades would be appreciated.
Stats: Female/31yrs/115lbs/5’4”
PS. Sorry for the long post. Just wanted to give people a clear picture of what’s going on.
Thank you!
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