Hi everyone!! I read up about different skate boots and blades and i’m still unsure of what to get. Some info about me: I’m 18, 154cm, 52kg/115lb and skate around 6-8 hours a week! I’m a beginner that’s only starting to learn my forward crossovers.
should i get
1. Jackson Elles (w Mirage blades)
2. Jackson Freestyle (w Aspire blades)
3. Edea Overtures (w Charme blades or Coronation Aces)
4. Edea Chorus (w Coronation Aces)
Which is the better choice? I am hoping that my skate+blades will be able to last me through all my singles and/or 1-2 years.
I’m aware that ‘stiffness rating’ isn’t standardised and apparently I googled an Edeas Overtures are an equivalent to Jackson Freestyle (both up to axels). Edeas Overtures and Jackson Elle (lower than Freestyle) cost the same in my country. In that case, should I just get Edea Overtures?
Or even Edea Chorus straight away since I heard it’s not possible to overboot Edeas? However, I heard that it is possible to overboot jacksons so i’m wondering if the jacksons freestyle will be overbooting for me?
For the blades, Mirage, Aspire and Charme blades have 8’ rocker and straight cut while Coronation Aces have 7’ rockers and cross cut.
Is it recommended for beginners to start/learn with 8’ or 7’? Will the transition from 8’ to 7’ be difficult? I know 7’ apparently helps with spins while 8’ helps with stability and jumps?
How long can a blade last? I heard better blades last longer+can last longer between sharpening sessions. Is that true? Should I start with Mirage/Aspire/Charme and then move on to Coronation Aces or should I start with Coronation Aces straight away?
Now on combinations,
Should I get the Edea Chorus with Coronation Aces blades straight away? I heard that this combi can last till doubles? Furthermore, this combi would mean I would not have to go through the transition of 8’ rocker to 7’ rocker.
However, are Edea Chorus with Coronation Aces too high level for me? How long will/can Edea Chorus and Coronation Aces blades last? This is because I wouldn’t want to buy a boot that is too high level and will spoil/breakdown before I reach that level. I also heard that Edeas skate have no break in periods but also break down faster than other brands. Is that true?
Another option is to get Jackson Elle w Mirage blades and then upgrade both my shoes+blades when the time comes especially since skates and shoes will always breakdown with time. However, I’m aware it’s a pretty beginner boot and blade and I don’t want to buy this combi if it can only last me 3-4 months... Given my weight(52kg/115lb) and height(154cm), how long can this boot and blade last me? Can i learn single jumps or/and axel on this boot and blade?
Which combi do you think will be the smartest/best choice/most cost effective? Thank you in advance!
should i get
1. Jackson Elles (w Mirage blades)
2. Jackson Freestyle (w Aspire blades)
3. Edea Overtures (w Charme blades or Coronation Aces)
4. Edea Chorus (w Coronation Aces)
Which is the better choice? I am hoping that my skate+blades will be able to last me through all my singles and/or 1-2 years.
I’m aware that ‘stiffness rating’ isn’t standardised and apparently I googled an Edeas Overtures are an equivalent to Jackson Freestyle (both up to axels). Edeas Overtures and Jackson Elle (lower than Freestyle) cost the same in my country. In that case, should I just get Edea Overtures?
Or even Edea Chorus straight away since I heard it’s not possible to overboot Edeas? However, I heard that it is possible to overboot jacksons so i’m wondering if the jacksons freestyle will be overbooting for me?
For the blades, Mirage, Aspire and Charme blades have 8’ rocker and straight cut while Coronation Aces have 7’ rockers and cross cut.
Is it recommended for beginners to start/learn with 8’ or 7’? Will the transition from 8’ to 7’ be difficult? I know 7’ apparently helps with spins while 8’ helps with stability and jumps?
How long can a blade last? I heard better blades last longer+can last longer between sharpening sessions. Is that true? Should I start with Mirage/Aspire/Charme and then move on to Coronation Aces or should I start with Coronation Aces straight away?
Now on combinations,
Should I get the Edea Chorus with Coronation Aces blades straight away? I heard that this combi can last till doubles? Furthermore, this combi would mean I would not have to go through the transition of 8’ rocker to 7’ rocker.
However, are Edea Chorus with Coronation Aces too high level for me? How long will/can Edea Chorus and Coronation Aces blades last? This is because I wouldn’t want to buy a boot that is too high level and will spoil/breakdown before I reach that level. I also heard that Edeas skate have no break in periods but also break down faster than other brands. Is that true?
Another option is to get Jackson Elle w Mirage blades and then upgrade both my shoes+blades when the time comes especially since skates and shoes will always breakdown with time. However, I’m aware it’s a pretty beginner boot and blade and I don’t want to buy this combi if it can only last me 3-4 months... Given my weight(52kg/115lb) and height(154cm), how long can this boot and blade last me? Can i learn single jumps or/and axel on this boot and blade?
Which combi do you think will be the smartest/best choice/most cost effective? Thank you in advance!