Hello all,
I have been skating for almost 4 years, on intermediate/novice MIF, working on bronze dances,
have landed axel (cleaning it up), starting 2sal & 2toe, and i am a synchro skater on the intermediate competition level. I currently have edea chorus boots paired with Jackson legacy 8’ blades. i weigh 104 lbs and am 5’3. I am 13 years old. I have 2 bunions on both feet on my inner ankles so I tend to break down boots quickly without there being any visible damage. My coach has recommended anything from chorus and above for my exact jumping level, but my moves coach would prefer me to at least be in the concerto- however, I don’t care for that boot (doesn’t fit my foot quite right). As for cost, money is no object. Lastly, I do not care for the fit of the piano, as it does not fit my foot right, much like the concertos. it is almost the start of the synchro season, and my good ol’ choruses will not last another season of hardcore synchro training. so, I have 2 options. option a) i stick with the choruses another year. option b) I upgrade to the coveted ice fly model. originally, my plan was to go with the choruses another year, and then upgrade to the ice fly. however, in recent months i have grown unsatisfied with the level of padding and amount of ankle support in the boots I am wearing (I skate barefoot). I tried on a pair of ice flies, size 260, and I absolutely LOVED the amount of padding and cushioning I had. honestly, one of the comfiest boots I have ever tried on. the only problem is, I have heard about the ice flies breaking down quickly. so, this is where you come in. I would love to know how ice flies hold up for all doubles (excluding 2a), mif tests, dances and synchro, how they last throughout a typical skating season, and how they break down. All info is appreciated. thanks in advance.
I have been skating for almost 4 years, on intermediate/novice MIF, working on bronze dances,
have landed axel (cleaning it up), starting 2sal & 2toe, and i am a synchro skater on the intermediate competition level. I currently have edea chorus boots paired with Jackson legacy 8’ blades. i weigh 104 lbs and am 5’3. I am 13 years old. I have 2 bunions on both feet on my inner ankles so I tend to break down boots quickly without there being any visible damage. My coach has recommended anything from chorus and above for my exact jumping level, but my moves coach would prefer me to at least be in the concerto- however, I don’t care for that boot (doesn’t fit my foot quite right). As for cost, money is no object. Lastly, I do not care for the fit of the piano, as it does not fit my foot right, much like the concertos. it is almost the start of the synchro season, and my good ol’ choruses will not last another season of hardcore synchro training. so, I have 2 options. option a) i stick with the choruses another year. option b) I upgrade to the coveted ice fly model. originally, my plan was to go with the choruses another year, and then upgrade to the ice fly. however, in recent months i have grown unsatisfied with the level of padding and amount of ankle support in the boots I am wearing (I skate barefoot). I tried on a pair of ice flies, size 260, and I absolutely LOVED the amount of padding and cushioning I had. honestly, one of the comfiest boots I have ever tried on. the only problem is, I have heard about the ice flies breaking down quickly. so, this is where you come in. I would love to know how ice flies hold up for all doubles (excluding 2a), mif tests, dances and synchro, how they last throughout a typical skating season, and how they break down. All info is appreciated. thanks in advance.
