I am a new adult skater that tried on Edea overture boots in my skate shop. They felt great, however, they unfortunately did not have my size (260). I then chose to order from an online store to get my correct size. I chose the boot only option and a coronation ace blade from many recommendations for my height and weight.
When I received by boots my blades had been mounted. However, they had been permanently mounted. I could also see a slight hole on the edge of my blades (in the image it can be seen on the edge of the blade at the heels). I then contacted the company and found out that they had used predrilled boots that had previously had a standard blade on.
I am concerned with whether I should be returning these and going elsewhere. Or whether I’m worried for no reason. I’ve been told that having blades permanently mounted from the get go is a bad idea. I also am worried that there are holes in the boot that haven’t been filled? However, my skate shop do not seem the most knowledgable themself (just a teenager selling skates)
Please advise! I don’t want to set myself up for failure before I even begin skating. I’ve had mix responses. Some say that the blade looks mounted well and it isn’t a problem- some say return.
I was reassured by the website that it was mounted correctly and they have 30 years experience. I have skated once with them and they felt fine.. I tripped on the toe pick but I am a new skater so I wouldn’t know any different.
Thanks for helping guys. Photo links below!
When I received by boots my blades had been mounted. However, they had been permanently mounted. I could also see a slight hole on the edge of my blades (in the image it can be seen on the edge of the blade at the heels). I then contacted the company and found out that they had used predrilled boots that had previously had a standard blade on.
I am concerned with whether I should be returning these and going elsewhere. Or whether I’m worried for no reason. I’ve been told that having blades permanently mounted from the get go is a bad idea. I also am worried that there are holes in the boot that haven’t been filled? However, my skate shop do not seem the most knowledgable themself (just a teenager selling skates)
Please advise! I don’t want to set myself up for failure before I even begin skating. I’ve had mix responses. Some say that the blade looks mounted well and it isn’t a problem- some say return.
I was reassured by the website that it was mounted correctly and they have 30 years experience. I have skated once with them and they felt fine.. I tripped on the toe pick but I am a new skater so I wouldn’t know any different.
Thanks for helping guys. Photo links below!
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