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I'm 17, and my dream right now is to be able to learn how to figure skate. I cannot start this year due to my university exam preparations taking 90% of my time, but I'm hoping to start my lessons next year. I'm so happy that I found your videos because even though I can't really take lessons right now, your videos being so good at informing and letting me know about the most important things make me feel like I'm being prepared. You have a great way of explaining things and I'm incredibly grateful that I found your channel. Thank you for doing this
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You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear you say that! Sometimes I feel like I go into too much detail. But, it's nice to know that it's appreciated! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you so much, you saved my life. I was going to get skates online because my nearest shop is an hour away but this had convinced me to go to the shop. I’m only a beginner so this helped out ALOT thank you so much!
Thank you for this very good advice. Luckily I got my 1st skates at a professional store nearby and they took 2h to find the right boot for me and also balanced and sharpened them nicely 🙏🏻🥰🥰
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You're welcome! Thank YOU for providing an excellent example of why you should go to a reputable shop! Best of luck to you on your skating journey!
@ Thank you. I do understand why people are tempted to buy online. Skates don't come cheap. But I can only recommend to invest once you're committed to it. The sport starts with a good fitting boot 💖
Can’t wait for the how to tie post. Got my Jackson Altima over a month ago and still find my foot slides forward in one after skating an hour. I never know if I put them on correctly. I have never been shown even tho I get lessons and was measured for them at the skate school. Seems nothing ice skating wise is easy where I live in Australia 😣
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Thants unfortunate! It sounds like the boots may be too big. Ask the instructors where they go for service!
I’m in Australia too and I’m buying my first pair of skates, my rink sized me but I’m buying them online, hopefully they’ll fit. There’s no proshop’s around my area so online is the only option. I was going for riedell motion 255.
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Did you see the how to tie skates video? th-cam.com/video/t4EuFbwl6IU/w-d-xo.html
Well, guess I better find where I can take my skates to have them sharpened. 🤣 (no skate shops near me, the only ice rink near is usually the temporary one during December) I got myself a cheap pair of skates so I’m not constantly renting them since I skate a lot while the temporary rinks are up.
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The temporary rink should be sharpening its skates. Check and see if there is a coach or tech that uses its machine to sharpen skates.
Hi! I've been figure skating for over 100hours now and have been loving it, like doing 3turns, waltzjumps, crossovers, and backward skating but im still on rentals and would want to order edeas overseas since there are no pro shops near by here, I have foot measurements of 283mm by 115mm, at 5ft11inches 68kg. I'm aiming to get the height of my waltz jump and would want to easily progress to double jumps, is 285C edea overtures the right size for me? Thanks 😊
@ thanks for the reply :)) I dont plan on buying the 2nd hands since recently I noticed the following: 1. Boot length 285 2. Length of foot: 26.5cm My length is 28.3cm lol Anyways, what type of jacksons do you recommend if ever I want to progress to doubles? Thanks 😊
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@@llllllllllzz As I always say, it depends on so many factors! Please check with your coach and professional tech for recommendations on specific skate brands and models.
As someone who got to excited and bought my skates without intensive research, I really need this. Now to find someone who can sharpen my skates… which will be really difficult for someone in Louisiana 😭
I’m in north New Jersey and bought skates too big so before I skated more I wanted to get the right size so I looked for reputable skate shops and went to 3 different ones and the only options were Jackson and I felt like they weren’t considering all factors you brought up. I saw your located near me, where would you recommend to go?
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The only place that I recommend is Polar Skate Shop in East Hanover - I mentioned that in the video.
I’m 12 years old 5’5 and a size 8-8.5 in normal shoes and I’ve skated before and my birthday was last week and I’m having a ice skating party this Saturday and I just got skates from Amazon and they came today I got them in a size 9 and I feel like they fit perfectly but I am also wearing a thicker sock they are Ugg ones and they are super soft and walking around in the skates feels good they don’t feel tight but they also don’t feel loose I feel like they are just perfect I tried bending my toes in them and I can bend them just barley but they feel good.
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You should be wearing very thin socks. The socks you describe sound way too think for you to feel the skate and have control. I am an 8.5 in street shoes and 9 in sneakers. But, I wear a 6.5 in Jackson and Reidell skates.
I always dreamed about being a figure skater ever since I saw some video about figure skating, I was nine back then and I told my aunty about it (she's taling care of me) she promised to enroll me when I told her about it but woohoo, it's been 5 years and still waiting. I'm currently saving my allowance to buy myself a good figure skating shoes and I'll be the one to teach myself. Thank you for the tips btw!
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It's really difficult to teach yourself how to skate as its a sport that requires professional supervision and coaching.
I live in Louisiana so I have no where to go to sharpen my skates. What in the world should I do? Buy my own sharpener?
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Please do not try to sharpen your own skates! I have another video about what to do if you don't have a skate shop near you: th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUTbm8gc2thdGUgc2hvcCBhaW1lZQ%3D%3D
I got fitted at the pro shop of my ice rink. They told me I was size 6. I tried them on and my toes where so close that hurt. He explained me that my toes must be close to the skate. I asked for 6.5 which is also my regular number en any shoes! I can’t wear 6 or 7 all the time 6.5… I felt the skate 6.5 was perfect a little of room but not annoying I tried the 7 also but way big for me… I did what you suggest with the insole and I have 1 centimeter showing in front of the insole… so I think I got the right size 😁
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Yes, the toes are meant to brush the front of the skate for the correct fit but also be comfortable. Your regular shoe size doesn’t matter tho. I wear a size 9 in shoes and a 6.5 in figure skates!
@ size 6 was uncomfortable painful … woow that is a big difference.. not sure if each brand size varies also, I bought Jackson Artist
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As long as your foot is not sliding around and your heel isn't lifting up when you wear thin socks it should be ok. All brands use a different last so the sizing is not consistent from brand to brand.
Heyyy sorry Im late to this video as Ive just found your channel! I am 12 and I have been interested in getting some ice skates but there are no shops near my area😭 So I will have no other option to buy online! I am getting the jackson mystiques as I am a begginer 😅I was wondering if I just get them from the jackson website? And will the skate size be the same as the size of the rental skates I tried on? Thank you for this amazing video :)
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I have an entire video about what to do if there’s no skate shop near you; No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates! th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
i feel kind of guilty about having to buy new skates if i plan on learning figure skating because i feel like i haven't used my current skates that much (i skate maybe once a year max just for fun) but i already know that they're not good enough for it lol my feet and ankles hurt from using them after only like half an hour... they were only for recreative purposes so it was fine (though the pain sucked), not gonna spend a ton of money on something i only do super rarely, but still, skates are expensive
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Don’t feel guilty if you’re enrolling in classes! You’ll need an appropriate pair. Yes, they can be expensive but it’s worth it for safety and ease of profession!
I just got a new pair of skates. I went to a pro shop but I'm scared that my skates don't fit properly because the man at the shop didn't really tell me what it should feel like. I went skating on them for about 5ish hours now and I'm starting to think that they don't fit properly. What should I do?
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Thanks for asking! Was the shop recommended to you by your coach or skating director? In what way do you think they are not properly fitted? Is it too tight? Or is your foot moving around or heel lifting? It could also be that you not tying them correctly. Ask your coach to check the fit. If something isn’t right, you should be able to go to the shop for custom shaping if it’s not the size that’s an issue. If it turns out you’re not in the correct size and a professional tech sold you the wrong size, I would contact them and ask for a refund. Then, go to a recommended shop.
@ I can wiggle my toes up and down, and the boot doesn't support my arches correctly ( they are the heat molds.). I also find I have to keep tightening them every 15-20 min. (idk if that is normal). I asked my rink where I should get my skates and they told me to go to dicks so I found the pro shop myself.
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Who at your rink told you to go to Dick's?! (OMG!!!) I hope it wasn't the skating director or a coach! When you first get new skates, you will have to adjust the lacing periodically that's completely normal! It's also normal to be able to wiggle your toes - you want that! Regarding arch support, you may just benefit from insoles - many people use insoles, myself included! Here's a link to the video that I did on Jackson Supreme Insoles, which I highly recommend: th-cam.com/video/kI8YFfI_nXE/w-d-xo.html
I live in Miami FL and there’s no skate shops near me to sharpen my blades and heat mold my skates. I don’t know what to do, I don’t want to use my skates without the proper preparation but I’ve been trying to find skate shops and all I can find is roller skating and skateboarding, what should I do
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As I said, the best thing to do is ask your coach or the skating director at your rink. There are skate techs in the Miami area! I've asked a coach in that area in the past and she suggested: Martin at Panthers Ice Den in Coral Springs. Or Mary Beth Rubin at Ice Zone Sports in the Ft. Lauderdale area. This is why I always advise everyone to just ask! ;) There may be others closer to you or your rink. So, just ask someone!
I have been really struggling with the size... I guess I have really wide feet so if it is fitting lengthwise, it is too narrow; if it's ok with width, it's too long(with the widest ver I can get)...I don't have skate shops in my area at all and I can really use some advice. I wear a 7.5 for most tennis shoes(7 I can squeeze in but quite tight), 8 for boots. I got a pair of 7 and a pair of 7.5 jackson both the widest size I can get. 7 is really painful but when I stand on the console, my third toe is still in(I saw online this means that the width is ok), 7 I have about half an inch to my big toe. 7.5 is not painful to skate in but almost an inch extra from the top of the console to my big toe. Don't want to heat them up before I can decide on one, please help ,Thank you!!!
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Have you watched this video? No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates! th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html Please do not heat mold them yourself! Your oven is too hot and will damage the boots! You need to go to a tech for that service. It may require some travel, but do not do it yourself at home!
My feet are size 4 and a half or 5. (I don’t have a skating shop in my country) I bought edea overture size 240 online. I tried them on (not on the rink) and they feel good. However, I am still unsure if I bought the correct size. Could it be possible that I purchased the incorrect size?
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That could always be possible! You also have to look at the width. The best thing to do with Edea is use a foot tracing. And you measure you foot length and width. If you already have your skates, take out the insole and check the length and the width. For comparison, I’m a size 8 American, and 6.5 in Riedell, but in Edea, I wear a 255B. That’s not correct according to any size chart, but it is the correct measurement.
Hello, I'm a 16 year old wanting to learn how to figure skate. I'm on a really tight budget and are considering second hand Risport Antares skates. What r your opinions on second hand skates?
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It really depends on the condition of the skates and if they properly fit you! Risport Antares are designed for young skaters that are very small and light.
@ thank you so much. After further consideration I've decided not to purchase second hand skates. I will save up and hopefully be able to get a decent skate
At my doctor's recommendation I have been wearing compression socks for a couple of years now. They are also what I wear skating as they're thin to begin with and by their very nature, fit tightly. I don't know if that's optimum but it seems to be working for me, at least so far. ;) Is that something I need to consider changing?
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Not if they work for you! I wear compression socks sometimes because of my ankle injury. Skating socks usually offer some level of compression, but not at the same level as medical compression socks.
Last season we brought skates for me (beginner) and daughter (8years old) so we didnt have to use aufull rentals. We didn't sharpen it that season. We were few times on ice and both of us learned to basic skate and we were just fine and secure in them. Last week we finally were in ice hall where is man who sharpening blades and we get to sharpen just kids one. Now she start to complain that her left leg losing grip. Also the day after sharpening she start to fall offten. Is it maybe normal and what we should to do?
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I understand why you would purchase your own skates instead of using rental skates. However, your blade should have been sharpened before you skated on them. If your daughter is having difficulty after her first sharpening, it could be that she is adjusting to having blades that are sharpened. Even the most experienced skaters have to readjust to freshly sharpened blades - especially when it comes to stopping. Another possibility could be that the sharpening was not a good one - maybe the edges are uneven. It could also be that the skates are no longer the appropriate size for your daughter. A child around age 8 should replace their skates on average once a year as their feet grow about a size or two every year. Growth of a foot may cause a skaters center of gravity over the blade to change. This is why should ensure that your skates are the correct size for you today and not to grow into. I suggest that you ask at the rink where the best place to go is for a proper fitting and blade sharpening and your daughter's skate checked by a professional tech to ensure the correct fit. If the fit is appropriate, the tech should check the blade to ensure that has been appropriately sharpened. If everything checks out, it could just be that your daughter is adjusting to having blades that have appropriately sharpened.
What happens if I haven't a skate shop, but there's a ice skating rink on winter, and you don't want to skate on rental skates, you want to get your owns? Online shopping is the only way of get it.
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Have you watched my other video about what to do if there''s no skate shop near you? th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
Hello, i bought my first skates and it fit well but when i skate im always leaning and standing on the inside edges , i checked my soles and my feet fit perfect also it is sharpened by an ice skate technician. Is it a skill issue or is this a sign that it doesnt fit well after all or am i maybe not tighten it well enough? I havent had this problem with the rental skates
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It sounds like you may not be tying them tight enough below the hooks. Have you watched this video about tying skates? th-cam.com/video/t4EuFbwl6IU/w-d-xo.html It's also pretty common for people to have pronation (which can cause you to lean on your inside edge). You may benefit from Jackson Supreme Isoles: th-cam.com/video/kI8YFfI_nXE/w-d-xo.html
Hello, my country doesn't support this sport and I want to keep up with it, we don't have high quality skating rink (only one) so ofc we don't have a shop is there any tips to sharpen them with myself or don't buy one anyway? :,)
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Talk to your coach or the skating director and find out where other skaters go. It's possible that a coach may sharpen the skates for everyone at the rink. You can't do it yourself without a proper equipment and training.
Where do you store your hard gaurds when getting onto the ice? Thanks!
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I leave them on the outside ledge of the dasher boards. Most skaters bring them over the hockey boxes and keep them in the Kiss & Cry to avoid them going missing. But, most skaters know they belong to me and they are not going to touch a coach's guards. When I was new, I used to tuck them behind the hockey box on the ledge so that they didn't go missing.
@ is anyone allowed to put their stuff in the hockey boxes then? Or is it reserved for coaches and lessons? I just started learn to skate
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@@galacticbananas482 In the rinks that work in, all skaters are permitted to bring their Kiss & Cry bags to the hockey boxes. However, every rink has different rules. It's always best to ask!
I just got my first skates ever, i have been skating for a few weeks now though with rentals and i was wondering what i should say when i go to get them sharpened. Like should I just say “can i get these sharpened?” and then the roh?
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If you went to a skate shop, they should have sharpened them when you got them. Otherwise, you can ask your coach or skating director where the best place is go to to have figure skates sharpened. A professional tech should be able to give you an appropriate ROH for your skates and your skill level.
Thank you so much for doing all this vids 🙏🏼 you got a new sub! 😊 my skates are on the way im getting the concertó and looks like I might be getting the coronation ace. What do you think? Any tips/advice? (I been watching some of your vids) did I mention I don’t know how to ice skate? 😅 did I mention I want to do jumps? 😅 please pray for me
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Is that what the skate technician recommended for you?
@ he said all Jackson but I like EDEAs 😅 and the blade I’m going based on one of your vids I honestly don’t have a clue 😅I have heart tho ! Meaning I will not give up 😋
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Different brands of skates work better for different people. I wouldn't recommend that someone that has not skated before begin with Edea. Jackson is a good starting point for many skaters.
I just got my ice skates and i dont know if they are hockey skates or figure skates💀
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I have another video that explains the differences between figure skates, hockey skates, and recreational skates: th-cam.com/video/8EAUs_BDSVw/w-d-xo.html
I have purchased my ice skates offline and they fit perfectly but I don't know how to sharpen them I don't want to just rough guess but I have bought a sharpener and don't just want to go ahead because don't want to risk doing it wrong I'm a beginner so does anyone know how to sharpen ice skates
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Unfortunately, you cannot sharpen skates yourself with a hand tool. Professional sharpeners use complex machines to sharpen skates. Ask at your rink for a referral to professional skate tech.
Another question I have is the only place I have to sharpen my skates is either my rink or a shop over 100 miles away. I know there is an option to ship out my skates but the thought of never getting them back or not being able to know exactly what I'm gonna get kinda freaks me out but bhat do you recommend?
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Where do you live? Have you asked others (including your coach) where they go? I have another video about what to do if there is no skate shop near you: th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
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I always recommend that you go to a professional tech for any blade services.
@ rhey are fitted yes :D im gonna get them sharpened before i get on the ice next weekend
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They should have been sharpened by the professional tech at the skate shop when you were fitted and purchased them. Many shops will include your first sharpening when you purchase new skates.
@ yes the shop has a sharpening tech however it doesnt come with the skates, it costs $8 to do so and the shop is next to the rink so you can sharp them right before getting on the ice
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@@milamaksimovic8769 Ah-ha! I would be wary of an $8 figure skating sharpening. In my area, techs charge $30-$50 for a figure sharpening. Check with your coach or skating director and ensure the pro shop at your rink is the right place to go!
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I'm 17, and my dream right now is to be able to learn how to figure skate. I cannot start this year due to my university exam preparations taking 90% of my time, but I'm hoping to start my lessons next year. I'm so happy that I found your videos because even though I can't really take lessons right now, your videos being so good at informing and letting me know about the most important things make me feel like I'm being prepared. You have a great way of explaining things and I'm incredibly grateful that I found your channel. Thank you for doing this
You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear you say that! Sometimes I feel like I go into too much detail. But, it's nice to know that it's appreciated! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thank you so much, you saved my life. I was going to get skates online because my nearest shop is an hour away but this had convinced me to go to the shop. I’m only a beginner so this helped out ALOT thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Thank you for this very good advice. Luckily I got my 1st skates at a professional store nearby and they took 2h to find the right boot for me and also balanced and sharpened them nicely 🙏🏻🥰🥰
You're welcome! Thank YOU for providing an excellent example of why you should go to a reputable shop! Best of luck to you on your skating journey!
@ Thank you. I do understand why people are tempted to buy online. Skates don't come cheap. But I can only recommend to invest once you're committed to it. The sport starts with a good fitting boot 💖
@@FantasiaDeep Exactly!
Can’t wait for the how to tie post. Got my Jackson Altima over a month ago and still find my foot slides forward in one after skating an hour. I never know if I put them on correctly. I have never been shown even tho I get lessons and was measured for them at the skate school. Seems nothing ice skating wise is easy where I live in Australia 😣
Thants unfortunate! It sounds like the boots may be too big. Ask the instructors where they go for service!
I’m in Australia too and I’m buying my first pair of skates, my rink sized me but I’m buying them online, hopefully they’ll fit. There’s no proshop’s around my area so online is the only option. I was going for riedell motion 255.
Did you see the how to tie skates video? th-cam.com/video/t4EuFbwl6IU/w-d-xo.html
I’ve skated for 10 years and I’m still watching this
That’s awesome!!! Thank you!! 🤩
I bought new skate's, and I'm an beginner)
That is so exciting! Make sure you have them fitted at a skate shop!
Well, guess I better find where I can take my skates to have them sharpened. 🤣 (no skate shops near me, the only ice rink near is usually the temporary one during December) I got myself a cheap pair of skates so I’m not constantly renting them since I skate a lot while the temporary rinks are up.
The temporary rink should be sharpening its skates. Check and see if there is a coach or tech that uses its machine to sharpen skates.
Hi! I've been figure skating for over 100hours now and have been loving it, like doing 3turns, waltzjumps, crossovers, and backward skating but im still on rentals and would want to order edeas overseas since there are no pro shops near by here, I have foot measurements of 283mm by 115mm, at 5ft11inches 68kg. I'm aiming to get the height of my waltz jump and would want to easily progress to double jumps, is 285C edea overtures the right size for me?
Thanks 😊
I'm not sure if my feet is wide enough to be in edeas, should I opt for jackson counterparts? If so, what do you recommend
Edea boots require custom shaping. If you order online, you may have to send them back and forth for service.
Edea comes in different widths and are custom shaped for specific concerns
@ thanks for the reply :)) I dont plan on buying the 2nd hands since recently I noticed the following:
1. Boot length 285
2. Length of foot: 26.5cm
My length is 28.3cm lol
Anyways, what type of jacksons do you recommend if ever I want to progress to doubles?
Thanks 😊
@@llllllllllzz As I always say, it depends on so many factors! Please check with your coach and professional tech for recommendations on specific skate brands and models.
As someone who got to excited and bought my skates without intensive research, I really need this.
Now to find someone who can sharpen my skates… which will be really difficult for someone in Louisiana 😭
Ask other skaters where they go for sharpenings!
@ managed to find a whole local ice skating organization, which I’m so grateful for.
Thanks for the suggestions!
That's an amazing! I'm so happy for you!
I’m in north New Jersey and bought skates too big so before I skated more I wanted to get the right size so I looked for reputable skate shops and went to 3 different ones and the only options were Jackson and I felt like they weren’t considering all factors you brought up. I saw your located near me, where would you recommend to go?
The only place that I recommend is Polar Skate Shop in East Hanover - I mentioned that in the video.
I’m 12 years old 5’5 and a size 8-8.5 in normal shoes and I’ve skated before and my birthday was last week and I’m having a ice skating party this Saturday and I just got skates from Amazon and they came today I got them in a size 9 and I feel like they fit perfectly but I am also wearing a thicker sock they are Ugg ones and they are super soft and walking around in the skates feels good they don’t feel tight but they also don’t feel loose I feel like they are just perfect I tried bending my toes in them and I can bend them just barley but they feel good.
You should be wearing very thin socks. The socks you describe sound way too think for you to feel the skate and have control. I am an 8.5 in street shoes and 9 in sneakers. But, I wear a 6.5 in Jackson and Reidell skates.
I always dreamed about being a figure skater ever since I saw some video about figure skating, I was nine back then and I told my aunty about it (she's taling care of me) she promised to enroll me when I told her about it but woohoo, it's been 5 years and still waiting. I'm currently saving my allowance to buy myself a good figure skating shoes and I'll be the one to teach myself. Thank you for the tips btw!
It's really difficult to teach yourself how to skate as its a sport that requires professional supervision and coaching.
Just as I bought skates thinking it was a perfect fit I immediately find out they're too big for me😭
It's a very common issue! It will be so much easier for you to skate and learn with the right size skates!
I live in Louisiana so I have no where to go to sharpen my skates. What in the world should I do? Buy my own sharpener?
Please do not try to sharpen your own skates! I have another video about what to do if you don't have a skate shop near you: th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygUTbm8gc2thdGUgc2hvcCBhaW1lZQ%3D%3D
I should have watched this before I bought my skates. They are too big. Got Jackson mystiques and they sharpened them :(
I’m sorry to hear that! If you were fitted incorrectly the shop may be accommodating!
I got fitted at the pro shop of my ice rink. They told me I was size 6. I tried them on and my toes where so close that hurt. He explained me that my toes must be close to the skate. I asked for 6.5 which is also my regular number en any shoes! I can’t wear 6 or 7 all the time 6.5… I felt the skate 6.5 was perfect a little of room but not annoying I tried the 7 also but way big for me… I did what you suggest with the insole and I have 1 centimeter showing in front of the insole… so I think I got the right size 😁
Yes, the toes are meant to brush the front of the skate for the correct fit but also be comfortable. Your regular shoe size doesn’t matter tho. I wear a size 9 in shoes and a 6.5 in figure skates!
@ size 6 was uncomfortable painful … woow that is a big difference.. not sure if each brand size varies also, I bought Jackson Artist
As long as your foot is not sliding around and your heel isn't lifting up when you wear thin socks it should be ok. All brands use a different last so the sizing is not consistent from brand to brand.
Heyyy sorry Im late to this video as Ive just found your channel! I am 12 and I have been interested in getting some ice skates but there are no shops near my area😭 So I will have no other option to buy online! I am getting the jackson mystiques as I am a begginer 😅I was wondering if I just get them from the jackson website? And will the skate size be the same as the size of the rental skates I tried on? Thank you for this amazing video :)
I have an entire video about what to do if there’s no skate shop near you; No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates!
th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
@ Thank you!!! Will check out now🥰
You're welcome!
i feel kind of guilty about having to buy new skates if i plan on learning figure skating because i feel like i haven't used my current skates that much (i skate maybe once a year max just for fun) but i already know that they're not good enough for it lol my feet and ankles hurt from using them after only like half an hour... they were only for recreative purposes so it was fine (though the pain sucked), not gonna spend a ton of money on something i only do super rarely, but still, skates are expensive
Don’t feel guilty if you’re enrolling in classes! You’ll need an appropriate pair. Yes, they can be expensive but it’s worth it for safety and ease of profession!
I just got a new pair of skates. I went to a pro shop but I'm scared that my skates don't fit properly because the man at the shop didn't really tell me what it should feel like. I went skating on them for about 5ish hours now and I'm starting to think that they don't fit properly. What should I do?
Thanks for asking! Was the shop recommended to you by your coach or skating director? In what way do you think they are not properly fitted? Is it too tight? Or is your foot moving around or heel lifting? It could also be that you not tying them correctly. Ask your coach to check the fit. If something isn’t right, you should be able to go to the shop for custom shaping if it’s not the size that’s an issue. If it turns out you’re not in the correct size and a professional tech sold you the wrong size, I would contact them and ask for a refund. Then, go to a recommended shop.
@ I can wiggle my toes up and down, and the boot doesn't support my arches correctly ( they are the heat molds.). I also find I have to keep tightening them every 15-20 min. (idk if that is normal). I asked my rink where I should get my skates and they told me to go to dicks so I found the pro shop myself.
Who at your rink told you to go to Dick's?! (OMG!!!) I hope it wasn't the skating director or a coach! When you first get new skates, you will have to adjust the lacing periodically that's completely normal! It's also normal to be able to wiggle your toes - you want that! Regarding arch support, you may just benefit from insoles - many people use insoles, myself included! Here's a link to the video that I did on Jackson Supreme Insoles, which I highly recommend: th-cam.com/video/kI8YFfI_nXE/w-d-xo.html
@ Thank you so much! This was so helpful! And thank you for calming my nerves. I was freaking out there for a moment lol!
I live in Miami FL and there’s no skate shops near me to sharpen my blades and heat mold my skates. I don’t know what to do, I don’t want to use my skates without the proper preparation but I’ve been trying to find skate shops and all I can find is roller skating and skateboarding, what should I do
As I said, the best thing to do is ask your coach or the skating director at your rink. There are skate techs in the Miami area! I've asked a coach in that area in the past and she suggested: Martin at Panthers Ice Den in Coral Springs. Or Mary Beth Rubin at Ice Zone Sports in the Ft. Lauderdale area. This is why I always advise everyone to just ask! ;) There may be others closer to you or your rink. So, just ask someone!
there are no skate shops in my country 🥲
I have another video about what to do if there are no skate shops near you! th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
I have been really struggling with the size... I guess I have really wide feet so if it is fitting lengthwise, it is too narrow; if it's ok with width, it's too long(with the widest ver I can get)...I don't have skate shops in my area at all and I can really use some advice. I wear a 7.5 for most tennis shoes(7 I can squeeze in but quite tight), 8 for boots. I got a pair of 7 and a pair of 7.5 jackson both the widest size I can get. 7 is really painful but when I stand on the console, my third toe is still in(I saw online this means that the width is ok), 7 I have about half an inch to my big toe. 7.5 is not painful to skate in but almost an inch extra from the top of the console to my big toe. Don't want to heat them up before I can decide on one, please help ,Thank you!!!
Have you watched this video? No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates!
th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html Please do not heat mold them yourself! Your oven is too hot and will damage the boots! You need to go to a tech for that service. It may require some travel, but do not do it yourself at home!
I just realized that my 1 and a half month old skate is a bit too big 😅
Oh no! Where did you buy them?
@ Amazon :
You can see if it's possible to return them!
@ ok, thanks!
I’m just driving home from a lesson actually
And I learnt how to do a
3 turn on 1 foot :D
Yay!!!
My feet are size 4 and a half or 5. (I don’t have a skating shop in my country) I bought edea overture size 240 online. I tried them on (not on the rink) and they feel good. However, I am still unsure if I bought the correct size. Could it be possible that I purchased the incorrect size?
That could always be possible! You also have to look at the width. The best thing to do with Edea is use a foot tracing. And you measure you foot length and width. If you already have your skates, take out the insole and check the length and the width. For comparison, I’m a size 8 American, and 6.5 in Riedell, but in Edea, I wear a 255B. That’s not correct according to any size chart, but it is the correct measurement.
Hello, I'm a 16 year old wanting to learn how to figure skate. I'm on a really tight budget and are considering second hand Risport Antares skates. What r your opinions on second hand skates?
It really depends on the condition of the skates and if they properly fit you! Risport Antares are designed for young skaters that are very small and light.
@ thank you so much. After further consideration I've decided not to purchase second hand skates. I will save up and hopefully be able to get a decent skate
At my doctor's recommendation I have been wearing compression socks for a couple of years now. They are also what I wear skating as they're thin to begin with and by their very nature, fit tightly. I don't know if that's optimum but it seems to be working for me, at least so far. ;) Is that something I need to consider changing?
Not if they work for you! I wear compression socks sometimes because of my ankle injury. Skating socks usually offer some level of compression, but not at the same level as medical compression socks.
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Last season we brought skates for me (beginner) and daughter (8years old) so we didnt have to use aufull rentals. We didn't sharpen it that season. We were few times on ice and both of us learned to basic skate and we were just fine and secure in them. Last week we finally were in ice hall where is man who sharpening blades and we get to sharpen just kids one. Now she start to complain that her left leg losing grip. Also the day after sharpening she start to fall offten. Is it maybe normal and what we should to do?
I understand why you would purchase your own skates instead of using rental skates. However, your blade should have been sharpened before you skated on them. If your daughter is having difficulty after her first sharpening, it could be that she is adjusting to having blades that are sharpened. Even the most experienced skaters have to readjust to freshly sharpened blades - especially when it comes to stopping. Another possibility could be that the sharpening was not a good one - maybe the edges are uneven. It could also be that the skates are no longer the appropriate size for your daughter. A child around age 8 should replace their skates on average once a year as their feet grow about a size or two every year. Growth of a foot may cause a skaters center of gravity over the blade to change. This is why should ensure that your skates are the correct size for you today and not to grow into. I suggest that you ask at the rink where the best place to go is for a proper fitting and blade sharpening and your daughter's skate checked by a professional tech to ensure the correct fit. If the fit is appropriate, the tech should check the blade to ensure that has been appropriately sharpened. If everything checks out, it could just be that your daughter is adjusting to having blades that have appropriately sharpened.
What happens if I haven't a skate shop, but there's a ice skating rink on winter, and you don't want to skate on rental skates, you want to get your owns? Online shopping is the only way of get it.
Have you watched my other video about what to do if there''s no skate shop near you? th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
Hello, i bought my first skates and it fit well but when i skate im always leaning and standing on the inside edges , i checked my soles and my feet fit perfect also it is sharpened by an ice skate technician. Is it a skill issue or is this a sign that it doesnt fit well after all or am i maybe not tighten it well enough? I havent had this problem with the rental skates
It sounds like you may not be tying them tight enough below the hooks. Have you watched this video about tying skates? th-cam.com/video/t4EuFbwl6IU/w-d-xo.html It's also pretty common for people to have pronation (which can cause you to lean on your inside edge). You may benefit from Jackson Supreme Isoles: th-cam.com/video/kI8YFfI_nXE/w-d-xo.html
Hello, my country doesn't support this sport and I want to keep up with it, we don't have high quality skating rink (only one) so ofc we don't have a shop is there any tips to sharpen them with myself or don't buy one anyway? :,)
Talk to your coach or the skating director and find out where other skaters go. It's possible that a coach may sharpen the skates for everyone at the rink. You can't do it yourself without a proper equipment and training.
Where do you store your hard gaurds when getting onto the ice? Thanks!
I leave them on the outside ledge of the dasher boards. Most skaters bring them over the hockey boxes and keep them in the Kiss & Cry to avoid them going missing. But, most skaters know they belong to me and they are not going to touch a coach's guards. When I was new, I used to tuck them behind the hockey box on the ledge so that they didn't go missing.
@ thank you so much!!
@ is anyone allowed to put their stuff in the hockey boxes then? Or is it reserved for coaches and lessons? I just started learn to skate
@@galacticbananas482 In the rinks that work in, all skaters are permitted to bring their Kiss & Cry bags to the hockey boxes. However, every rink has different rules. It's always best to ask!
@ will do!
I just got my first skates ever, i have been skating for a few weeks now though with rentals and i was wondering what i should say when i go to get them sharpened. Like should I just say “can i get these sharpened?” and then the roh?
If you went to a skate shop, they should have sharpened them when you got them. Otherwise, you can ask your coach or skating director where the best place is go to to have figure skates sharpened. A professional tech should be able to give you an appropriate ROH for your skates and your skill level.
The only skate shop in my state closed and now i have no choice to get mine online :(
Have you watched my video about what to do if there's no skate shop near you? th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for doing all this vids 🙏🏼 you got a new sub! 😊 my skates are on the way im getting the concertó and looks like I might be getting the coronation ace. What do you think? Any tips/advice? (I been watching some of your vids) did I mention I don’t know how to ice skate? 😅 did I mention I want to do jumps? 😅 please pray for me
Is that what the skate technician recommended for you?
@ he said all Jackson but I like EDEAs 😅 and the blade I’m going based on one of your vids I honestly don’t have a clue 😅I have heart tho ! Meaning I will not give up 😋
Different brands of skates work better for different people. I wouldn't recommend that someone that has not skated before begin with Edea. Jackson is a good starting point for many skaters.
Great channel!
Thank you!
What do I do if there's no place near me where I can get them fitted or sharpened
Ask your coach or skating director where other skaters go. If there is an ice rink, there must be some way to get skates sharpened and fitted!
@ thank you I will if I do choose to start figure skating❤
You’re welcome!
Have you seen this video about what to do if there is no skate shop near you? th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
I just got my ice skates and i dont know if they are hockey skates or figure skates💀
I have another video that explains the differences between figure skates, hockey skates, and recreational skates: th-cam.com/video/8EAUs_BDSVw/w-d-xo.html
Thx for the link
You’re welcome!
4:11 but what if I don’t have a skate shop near me at all
I have a video on that! th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
Ok thanks
I have purchased my ice skates offline and they fit perfectly but I don't know how to sharpen them I don't want to just rough guess but I have bought a sharpener and don't just want to go ahead because don't want to risk doing it wrong I'm a beginner so does anyone know how to sharpen ice skates
Unfortunately, you cannot sharpen skates yourself with a hand tool. Professional sharpeners use complex machines to sharpen skates. Ask at your rink for a referral to professional skate tech.
Do you recommend wd40 to remove smaller amounts of rust?
Another question I have is the only place I have to sharpen my skates is either my rink or a shop over 100 miles away. I know there is an option to ship out my skates but the thought of never getting them back or not being able to know exactly what I'm gonna get kinda freaks me out but bhat do you recommend?
Where do you live? Have you asked others (including your coach) where they go? I have another video about what to do if there is no skate shop near you: th-cam.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/w-d-xo.html
I always recommend that you go to a professional tech for any blade services.
Hi Aimée, i was just wondering could it be any towel or does it definitely have to be microfibres?
Thank you for the help!
A clean terry cloth towel works too!
no because i JUST bought them, i open youtube and i see this.
Did you get fitted and have them sharpened?
@ rhey are fitted yes :D im gonna get them sharpened before i get on the ice next weekend
They should have been sharpened by the professional tech at the skate shop when you were fitted and purchased them. Many shops will include your first sharpening when you purchase new skates.
@ yes the shop has a sharpening tech however it doesnt come with the skates, it costs $8 to do so and the shop is next to the rink so you can sharp them right before getting on the ice
@@milamaksimovic8769 Ah-ha! I would be wary of an $8 figure skating sharpening. In my area, techs charge $30-$50 for a figure sharpening. Check with your coach or skating director and ensure the pro shop at your rink is the right place to go!
Ok but, who buys themself a 200 dollar pair of skates for no reason-
Well, I would hope that if someone is investing in skates, it's not for no reason! They should intend to use them.
@ ok :D