I live in the Bay Area & I used to figure skate at 13-14 years old in SP Teri Pro Teri skates with MK Professional blades. (I skated a little bit every couple years in my 20's and 30's but just simple crossovers & scratch spins because my boots were too tight but couldn't afford new ones). When I was 14, I got all my spins & single jumps and working on my axel but had to quit because I couldn't afford it.
I'm now 40 and I want to get back on the ice & to start-up weight loss (while having fun)! I've outgrown my old skates & I just got fitted & ordered Jackson Premiere Fusion skates which have a stiffness rating of 65. I wanted Jackson Elites since I'm on the heavier side, 5'5" and 155 pounds, but the fitter said those may be too stiff for me since I'll be skating 1-2 times a week. She had initially recommended Jackson Competitors but I refused because I'm used to the stiffer boot (SP Teri Pro Teri) and I need skates to last longer, which I feel Competitors will break down faster.
Does anyone have any experience with the Jackson Premiere Fusion line? (I was going to try Edeas but there are no Edea fitters nearby). I do want to try to land an axel at least, but it was always a hard jump for me to learn, even with a harness. I know at 40, it'll be a challenge, but I do also plan on taking private lessons.
So questions are:
1. Did I underboot or overboot with the Premiere Fusions? (I know the old Premieres that are discontinued had a stiffness of 45 or 50).
2. What off-ice workouts and stretches will help with strength, stamina & flexibility?
3. Is it still possible to get an axel or even a double salchow at 40?
4. I've never competed, is it expensive to compete in the adult level? Should I join a skating club or the USFSA?
5. What's the best way to break in Jackson boots?
6. Does anyone who has Jackson Fusion skates have any tips for me? Pros and Cons of the Fusion line since it's a fairly new sole?
Thank you!!
I'm now 40 and I want to get back on the ice & to start-up weight loss (while having fun)! I've outgrown my old skates & I just got fitted & ordered Jackson Premiere Fusion skates which have a stiffness rating of 65. I wanted Jackson Elites since I'm on the heavier side, 5'5" and 155 pounds, but the fitter said those may be too stiff for me since I'll be skating 1-2 times a week. She had initially recommended Jackson Competitors but I refused because I'm used to the stiffer boot (SP Teri Pro Teri) and I need skates to last longer, which I feel Competitors will break down faster.
Does anyone have any experience with the Jackson Premiere Fusion line? (I was going to try Edeas but there are no Edea fitters nearby). I do want to try to land an axel at least, but it was always a hard jump for me to learn, even with a harness. I know at 40, it'll be a challenge, but I do also plan on taking private lessons.
So questions are:
1. Did I underboot or overboot with the Premiere Fusions? (I know the old Premieres that are discontinued had a stiffness of 45 or 50).
2. What off-ice workouts and stretches will help with strength, stamina & flexibility?
3. Is it still possible to get an axel or even a double salchow at 40?
4. I've never competed, is it expensive to compete in the adult level? Should I join a skating club or the USFSA?
5. What's the best way to break in Jackson boots?
6. Does anyone who has Jackson Fusion skates have any tips for me? Pros and Cons of the Fusion line since it's a fairly new sole?
Thank you!!