- Joined
- Feb 9, 2024
Hello! I’m an adult skater, 24, 5”4’ and ~145lbs and skating for about 2 years. I skate usually 2-3 times per week (about 5-6 hours) and I’m finally in the market for new boots & blades that will withstand the test of time, and properly fit (yes, unfortunately I made the past choice of buying used skates for the budget). I’m currently working on half flips and salchow, and generally around freestyle 2/3 skills. I would like to get all of my singles through axel, and potentially some doubles if my coaches (and body) think I’m up to it!
I’m skating in the older 2500 model of Jackson Premieres with MK vision blades (discontinued). My boots are facing a mid-life crisis, and I’ve got about 5 or so sharpenings left on my blades before I’m forced to replace them. I’ve been locally fitted to be a Jackson 7B, and also Edea 260C & a Risport 260 (standard width… B or C? I was fitted for the latter two out of the country). I once considered myself to have wide feet at the ball of my foot, but it seems like I have rather standard feet shape/width. (I tried on Jackson Entre 7W and I felt my foot moving even with perfect length).
I’m looking into Edea Chorus, Risport RF3, Risport Royal Pro, and possibly also sticking with the newer Jackson Premieres or Entre. Over the phone I was recommended to look at boots around the RF3 level, and Coronation Ace blades or MK Professional Blades. I currently love the 7’ rocker on my current blade over my first Mirage IV blades, and will probably stick to such. Out of the country, I tried on RF3 & RF1, and Edea Ice Fly and Concerto (on-hand stock at the time). I absolutely loved the RF3 feel at the time about a year ago, and appreciated the feel of Concerto over Ice Fly, but given the lack of ability to try on a wider range that fit my level and my ability to remember fully, I want to ask around for personal takes before I travel to my shop or get Jackson’s in the area.
I’m skating in the older 2500 model of Jackson Premieres with MK vision blades (discontinued). My boots are facing a mid-life crisis, and I’ve got about 5 or so sharpenings left on my blades before I’m forced to replace them. I’ve been locally fitted to be a Jackson 7B, and also Edea 260C & a Risport 260 (standard width… B or C? I was fitted for the latter two out of the country). I once considered myself to have wide feet at the ball of my foot, but it seems like I have rather standard feet shape/width. (I tried on Jackson Entre 7W and I felt my foot moving even with perfect length).
I’m looking into Edea Chorus, Risport RF3, Risport Royal Pro, and possibly also sticking with the newer Jackson Premieres or Entre. Over the phone I was recommended to look at boots around the RF3 level, and Coronation Ace blades or MK Professional Blades. I currently love the 7’ rocker on my current blade over my first Mirage IV blades, and will probably stick to such. Out of the country, I tried on RF3 & RF1, and Edea Ice Fly and Concerto (on-hand stock at the time). I absolutely loved the RF3 feel at the time about a year ago, and appreciated the feel of Concerto over Ice Fly, but given the lack of ability to try on a wider range that fit my level and my ability to remember fully, I want to ask around for personal takes before I travel to my shop or get Jackson’s in the area.
- For those who have skated in Jackson’s and tried other brands, what did you love/hate about switching, and did you switch back? And overall, what are some personal pros/cons for choosing a microfiber boot like the Royal Pro’s over the RF3, primarily with longevity.
- Also, how does everyone feel about different ankle profiles and lacing with said boots? I tend to not lace my top loop on my current Premieres for more knee bend, and I’ve seen in my own readings that people either absolutely love Edea’s looser ankle feel or hate it and regret switching.
- Lastly, what are some takes on Coronation Ace vs MK Professional?