Risport RF3 broke down fast — upgrade to RF1 or switch to Edea?

[pkpach]

Hello
I’ve been skating in Risport RF3 Pro (size 265B) for about 8 months, but the tongue broke down and the boot got really soft. That actually caused me a posterior tibial tendonitis because it stopped giving proper ankle support.

According to my coach, I have a strong ankle bend and I’m quite an aggressive skater

I tried Edea Ice Fly (size 270), and while the ankle lock felt good, my toes were literally swimming inside, way too much room in the toe box. I also noticed it was a bit projected to the pitch but I didn't have blades mounted so its not the same on ice

For reference, I’ve tried:

• Jackson – too wide, hurt my ankles and pushes my balance too far forward.
• Riedell – way too narrow and flat

I’m thinking about upgrading to the RF1 Elite, but I’m worried it’ll also break down quickly with adult training volume (I skate 3–4 times a week and do singles).


-- Has anyone here used the RF1 long-term? How’s the durability and tongue support for adult skaters?

-- Or would you recommend switching to Edea instead?

--My main priority is preventing another ankle injury while keeping decent longevity.

-- For those who switched brands — did you notice any difference in how you skate or balance on the ice?


*blades gold star rev
* 5'8
* 136 lbs

 

[IceM]

If you're on RF3 265B, then you should fit Ice Fly 265B (270 has the same sole, but less padding so there's more room for the toes. Also, if you tried just any Ice Fly, it was probably C width, so it's not exactly a good comparison with the 265B RF3).

In terms of durability, the Ice Flys will break down faster than the RF1. Both are really stiff boots, though. But you should be fine given your weight and if you have a strong knee bend. Just be prepared for a much harder break in period than you're used to with the RF3.

Difference in balance between Risport/Edea is not major, but Ice Flys will tip you ever so sligthly more forward. Also, the Ice Flys won't wrap your ankle like the RFs do, so they will be very different in feel otherwise as well. The Royal lineup is closer to the feel of Edea. I would go with the RF1s if I were you.

 

[pkpach]

Hello
I’ve been skating in Risport RF3 Pro (size 265B) for about 8 months, but the tongue broke down and the boot got really soft. That actually caused me a posterior tibial tendonitis because it stopped giving proper ankle support.

According to my coach, I have a strong ankle bend and I’m quite an aggressive skater

I tried Edea Ice Fly (size 270), and while the ankle lock felt good, my toes were literally swimming inside, way too much room in the toe box. I also noticed it was a bit projected to the pitch but I didn't have blades mounted so its not the same on ice

For reference, I’ve tried:

• Jackson – too wide, hurt my ankles and pushes my balance too far forward.
• Riedell – way too narrow and flat

I’m thinking about upgrading to the RF1 Elite, but I’m worried it’ll also break down quickly with adult training volume (I skate 3–4 times a week and do singles).


-- Has anyone here used the RF1 long-term? How’s the durability and tongue support for adult skaters?

-- Or would you recommend switching to Edea instead?

--My main priority is preventing another ankle injury while keeping decent longevity.

-- For those who switched brands — did you notice any difference in how you skate or balance on the ice?


*blades gold star rev
* 5'8
* 136 lbs

If you're on RF3 265B, then you should fit Ice Fly 265B (270 has the same sole, but less padding so there's more room for the toes. Also, if you tried just any Ice Fly, it was probably C width, so it's not exactly a good comparison with the 265B RF3).

In terms of durability, the Ice Flys will break down faster than the RF1. Both are really stiff boots, though. But you should be fine given your weight and if you have a strong knee bend. Just be prepared for a much harder break in period than you're used to with the RF3.

Difference in balance between Risport/Edea is not major, but Ice Flys will tip you ever so sligthly more forward. Also, the Ice Flys won't wrap your ankle like the RFs do, so they will be very different in feel otherwise as well. The Royal lineup is closer to the feel of Edea. I would go with the RF1s if I were you.

Thanks so much for the reply

Yeah, the heel felt super locked in, but the upper part didn’t, such a different feeling from any other boots I’ve tried.

They only had the Ice Flys in C width and no RF1s to try, so I couldn’t really compare how the tongue or support feels.

I’m actually leaning toward the RF1 just to keep my current blade, since switching from a 10¼ to a 9¾ would be another expense.

They didn’t have any other Edea models at the shop, so I just tried what was available, not even sure if the Ice Fly is really the right level for me, honestly.