Skate recommendations for intermediate teen

[lilah4]

I’ve been skating on and off for three years now (about one hour a week) and I’m considering getting new skates because my current skates (Jackson Classiques with standard Mirage blade that I got used from Ebay) don’t feel super supportive for what I’m doing, so I’d like some opinions on skates before I potentially go into the store to get fitted. For reference I’m currently working on salchow and toe loop (can jump and land both) and loop (very rough) as well as scratch spin, back spin, and sit spin (success of each depends on the day). I am 17, female, 5’2”, and 125 pounds, and I have somewhat high arches and Roman feet I think if that helps as well. Any recommendations are appreciated!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I’ve been skating on and off for three years now (about one hour a week) and I’m considering getting new skates because my current skates (Jackson Classiques with standard Mirage blade that I got used from Ebay) don’t feel super supportive for what I’m doing, so I’d like some opinions on skates before I potentially go into the store to get fitted. For reference I’m currently working on salchow and toe loop (can jump and land both) and loop (very rough) as well as scratch spin, back spin, and sit spin (success of each depends on the day). I am 17, female, 5’2”, and 125 pounds, and I have somewhat high arches and Roman feet I think if that helps as well. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Hi and welcome. The used skates aren't stiff enough for your w/o being used when you got them so I definitely wouldn't be jumping in them.
With the high arches I'd go with Risport look at RF3 Pros. You'll need to team those with a standard type intermediate blade: MK Pro or John Wilson Coronation Ace.
Where in the world are you so we can send you to a proper fitter for figure skaters.

Good luck!

 

[lilah4]

Hi and welcome. The used skates aren't stiff enough for your w/o being used when you got them so I definitely wouldn't be jumping in them.
With the high arches I'd go with Risport look at RF3 Pros. You'll need to team those with a standard type intermediate blade: MK Pro or John Wilson Coronation Ace.
Where in the world are you so we can send you to a proper fitter for figure skaters.

Good luck!

Thanks for the advice! I’m in Minnesota and I’ve gone to Strauss before for sharpenings and I think they sell figure skates. Do you know of they are reputable fitters?

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

They're a sporting goods store from what I know, so no. I'd look into Pierce Skate and Ski in St. Paul, MN

Pierce Skate & Ski - Figure Skating

 

[lilah4]

They're a sporting goods store from what I know, so no. I'd look into Pierce Skate and Ski in St. Paul, MN

Pierce Skate & Ski - Figure Skating

Okay, thank you!