to preface, I’m 17, 110 lbs/50 kg, and I’ve been skating for just under a year (private and group lessons). I’m working on singles, and I’ve landed my waltz, flip and a shakey loop. all of this was on Jackson Excels, and my coach didn’t recommend that I replace them until I was working on my axel, but she wants me to now because they’re causing all the issues you’d expect from a too-soft boot and mediocre blades. I’m going to see a good fitter as soon as my dad can drive me, but it might not be for a week or so and ordering skates (either from the shop or from eBay, my coach offered to track down some gently used skates in whatever brand and size ends up working best) will also take some time. should I be careful about skating in my current skates in the mean time? I’m really nervous about injuring my ankle on jumps, and even my spins tend to be off-center and difficult to hold because along with being soft, my skates are just a bit too loose no matter how tight I tie them. I can’t skip group lessons but I’m wondering if I should be limiting what I’m doing and possibly avoiding long skating sessions until I get new skates.
also, my coach said that if I end up fitting Edeas, she’d want me to get Concertos as Choruses wouldn't last me very long. it looks like that’s roughly the equivalent of Jackson Elites or Risport R3s in terms of price at least. I’m sure I can get good advice when I make it to the skate shop, but I’m wondering if any of you have input on whether this could be overbooting? I have an axel off-ice and my jumps have pretty good height, if that matters wrt what level of support is appropriate. thank you all in advance!
also, my coach said that if I end up fitting Edeas, she’d want me to get Concertos as Choruses wouldn't last me very long. it looks like that’s roughly the equivalent of Jackson Elites or Risport R3s in terms of price at least. I’m sure I can get good advice when I make it to the skate shop, but I’m wondering if any of you have input on whether this could be overbooting? I have an axel off-ice and my jumps have pretty good height, if that matters wrt what level of support is appropriate. thank you all in advance!