Hi All,
What do the stock offerings from the niche boot makers offer over Jackson? My skater is currently in a Jackson Debut Fusion Standard, which fit her perfectly from the start. Her skating friend, also in Jacksons, just landed her Axel. That skater's coach told her it was time to go up to the factory and get fitted for Sp-Teri's (what the coach wears). This girl was told to go from a stock Elle/Mirage into an Sp-Teri with Pattern 99's. I'm confused as to why such a drastic move. Is there some real advantage boots from those companies offer over Jacksons when moving on to doubles, assuming equivalent fit?
It's not all just idle curiosity, my skater's toes are curled so this weekend we get them stretched and start considering what's next, Debut Firm, Premiere, Sp-Teri, Harlick, Avanta (all 3 local to us). We are getting to the point where the cost difference between stock boots isn't that much, Jackson Premiere is about $400, stock Sp-Teri is about $500+. Her coaches have told us get what works for her (one wears SPT, other old Klingbeils) and have never pushed a particular boot/blade. We've got a great fitter who sells mostly Jackson and has worked with us to get a perfect fit every time, which has been a real advantage for us. I'm inclined to just move up the Jackson line, but if there's a real advantage let me know!
Incidentally, I've yet to see her friend on the ice in her new skates. Mom spent $1100 on Zero Gravities and MK Gold Stars (instead of P99's). Saturday she was still wearing the Elle's and left the SPT's at home. We'll see if she's in them tonight.
What do the stock offerings from the niche boot makers offer over Jackson? My skater is currently in a Jackson Debut Fusion Standard, which fit her perfectly from the start. Her skating friend, also in Jacksons, just landed her Axel. That skater's coach told her it was time to go up to the factory and get fitted for Sp-Teri's (what the coach wears). This girl was told to go from a stock Elle/Mirage into an Sp-Teri with Pattern 99's. I'm confused as to why such a drastic move. Is there some real advantage boots from those companies offer over Jacksons when moving on to doubles, assuming equivalent fit?
It's not all just idle curiosity, my skater's toes are curled so this weekend we get them stretched and start considering what's next, Debut Firm, Premiere, Sp-Teri, Harlick, Avanta (all 3 local to us). We are getting to the point where the cost difference between stock boots isn't that much, Jackson Premiere is about $400, stock Sp-Teri is about $500+. Her coaches have told us get what works for her (one wears SPT, other old Klingbeils) and have never pushed a particular boot/blade. We've got a great fitter who sells mostly Jackson and has worked with us to get a perfect fit every time, which has been a real advantage for us. I'm inclined to just move up the Jackson line, but if there's a real advantage let me know!
Incidentally, I've yet to see her friend on the ice in her new skates. Mom spent $1100 on Zero Gravities and MK Gold Stars (instead of P99's). Saturday she was still wearing the Elle's and left the SPT's at home. We'll see if she's in them tonight.