Hi everyone!
I'm just wondering when is the time to think about upgrading my boots and blades? I currently have the Edea Overture boot with the Ultima Mark IV blades that came with them. I've read the the boots are ok up to single Axel but not sure what level the blades are most suitable for. I've had them for nearly 2 years now but they aren't yet broken down - still going well.
However my query is when to upgrade to the next level of boots and blades? I'm currently working on single lutz (progressed through waltz jump, salchow, toe loop, loop and flip). In spins I'm working on getting consistency in camel, sit spin and back spin and just started on broken leg and catch foot. I'm an adult so no worries of outgrowing boots etc.
I suppose I'm wondering whether it's advisable to wait till Axel to replace the boots/blades or whether people tend to replace them before so as to get them broken in etc. I would like to buy new blades with my next set of boots just in case I need a different size or anything!
Also for the next set of boots - assuming I stay with Edea as they seem to fit well - would I be better going to the Chorus or the Ice Fly? I'm not expecting to ever be doing triples or anything but I'm just wondering whether adults usually go for the stiffer boot?
I'll be going to a fitter to get the boots and blades so I will get their advice as well. I'm just really doing some initial wondering and researching now.
Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give me!
I'm just wondering when is the time to think about upgrading my boots and blades? I currently have the Edea Overture boot with the Ultima Mark IV blades that came with them. I've read the the boots are ok up to single Axel but not sure what level the blades are most suitable for. I've had them for nearly 2 years now but they aren't yet broken down - still going well.
However my query is when to upgrade to the next level of boots and blades? I'm currently working on single lutz (progressed through waltz jump, salchow, toe loop, loop and flip). In spins I'm working on getting consistency in camel, sit spin and back spin and just started on broken leg and catch foot. I'm an adult so no worries of outgrowing boots etc.
I suppose I'm wondering whether it's advisable to wait till Axel to replace the boots/blades or whether people tend to replace them before so as to get them broken in etc. I would like to buy new blades with my next set of boots just in case I need a different size or anything!
Also for the next set of boots - assuming I stay with Edea as they seem to fit well - would I be better going to the Chorus or the Ice Fly? I'm not expecting to ever be doing triples or anything but I'm just wondering whether adults usually go for the stiffer boot?
I'll be going to a fitter to get the boots and blades so I will get their advice as well. I'm just really doing some initial wondering and researching now.
Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give me!