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- Jul 30, 2022
Hello,
I’ve scoured the internet to my best ability trying to find someone in a situation like me but I’m now hoping for some pointed advice on Jackson boots. I skated for a few years as a kid and quit in my early teens at around the ISI Freestyle 2-3 level. I am now in my early 30s and in recent years, took up roller skating and returned to ice this past Spring. I’m about 180 lbs (81.5 kg) and 5’2” (157 cm) and currently skating on Jackson freestyles. I hated the blade that came with the kit so after a couple months I swapped it for a Coronation Ace. I LOVE the blade and am very happy I made the decision.
Currently, I am ISI gamma/delta and happily focusing on relearning a solid basic skills foundation. I am quite ahead of the class and rapidly learning, so I think I will probably fly through and start working on jumps and spins pretty quickly. I’ve found that my Freestyle boot is not giving me enough support in turns and on edges, and I definitely don’t feel comfortable jumping in them. They were fantastic in the beginning but I suspect they are beginning to break down now.
I have a very wide forefoot and more narrow heel, I wear a wide fit boot and have struggled with heel slippage. I suspect the boot is maybe a half size too big as well, though with pads I was able to minimize the heel lifting some. I know I need a custom down the line and am very set on Harlick (I’m in Northern California), but they have a year long wait for production and I need boots pretty quickly. I’m debating between the Jackson Debut and Premiere and am unsure which is more appropriate for someone of my stature and skill. I skate about 5 hours a week and I’ll add that though I am not actively trying to lose weight, I probably have lost some and will continue to just from how active I’ve been. My how is that this next boot lasts me 1-2 years until I can get a custom boot.
I know that I should see a fitter and expect someone to advise that. The pro shop at my rink, while lovely, doesn’t seem to have figure skating expertise; I frequently see them fitting adults boots that are not stiff enough, so I don’t really trust they understand the needs for an adult are different. I very much appreciate any advice and thank anyone that responds for their time!
I’ve scoured the internet to my best ability trying to find someone in a situation like me but I’m now hoping for some pointed advice on Jackson boots. I skated for a few years as a kid and quit in my early teens at around the ISI Freestyle 2-3 level. I am now in my early 30s and in recent years, took up roller skating and returned to ice this past Spring. I’m about 180 lbs (81.5 kg) and 5’2” (157 cm) and currently skating on Jackson freestyles. I hated the blade that came with the kit so after a couple months I swapped it for a Coronation Ace. I LOVE the blade and am very happy I made the decision.
Currently, I am ISI gamma/delta and happily focusing on relearning a solid basic skills foundation. I am quite ahead of the class and rapidly learning, so I think I will probably fly through and start working on jumps and spins pretty quickly. I’ve found that my Freestyle boot is not giving me enough support in turns and on edges, and I definitely don’t feel comfortable jumping in them. They were fantastic in the beginning but I suspect they are beginning to break down now.
I have a very wide forefoot and more narrow heel, I wear a wide fit boot and have struggled with heel slippage. I suspect the boot is maybe a half size too big as well, though with pads I was able to minimize the heel lifting some. I know I need a custom down the line and am very set on Harlick (I’m in Northern California), but they have a year long wait for production and I need boots pretty quickly. I’m debating between the Jackson Debut and Premiere and am unsure which is more appropriate for someone of my stature and skill. I skate about 5 hours a week and I’ll add that though I am not actively trying to lose weight, I probably have lost some and will continue to just from how active I’ve been. My how is that this next boot lasts me 1-2 years until I can get a custom boot.
I know that I should see a fitter and expect someone to advise that. The pro shop at my rink, while lovely, doesn’t seem to have figure skating expertise; I frequently see them fitting adults boots that are not stiff enough, so I don’t really trust they understand the needs for an adult are different. I very much appreciate any advice and thank anyone that responds for their time!
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