@@manach1643 yes but it depends on how ur local ice rink is. Some might have it super empty, in which case it’s okay because you’re not coming in contact with anyone and also as long as you’re following the covid safety measures 🤍
This is by far the most informative video I've seen on this topic, I've want to get into ice skating ever since I was young and now at almost 22 I want to go for it and it's been very daunting trying to figure out which skates to purchase so thank you!
im 14 and just starting skate school lessons in a few weeks. as someone who's young and parents arent 100% sure about everything to do with ice skating, this was a really informative video. thank you :)
I’m extremely grateful that my parents got me Jackson Elle fusion ice skates. They’re soooo comfortable and pretty too. There’s a bunch of support in the ankles✨
For an adult beginning skater, even a recreational one, it pays to invest in good boots and buy the blades separately. I skated for a while in the 1980s and I bought really solid boots and good blades with good edges that were attached to the boot for my feet, because I tend to pronate. Maybe little kids can go with cheap skates, but for adults? Spend the money and do it right. It's much easier to skate with edges than on a flat blade!
I get that you wrote this without and confusion but I’m still so confused as someone who has no clue about ice skating. I wanted to ask for details. So you buy the boots by themself without blades? Do they come with the blades already or can you ask for without? Where do you buy the separate blades?? Or the boots themselves??
Do you recommend any specific brands or have any additional advice? Yesterday was literally the first time I’ve ever skated in my life (I’ve rollerbladed, which is kinda similar just without the resistance from the ice skates) and it was only for an hour yet I felt like I was sooo good at it. I rarely feel like that and my boyfriend said he’s never seen anyone do that well before and that I should do lessons, and of course I already felt great and had so much fun, so that just made me feel like I should definitely learn how to skate lol. I have literally no clue anything about ice skating since I’m from New Orleans.
@@Diana-kk6qz A good skate shop will sell boots and blades separately, though some decent skates come with blades attached. My boots were Riedells and they were as stiff as a corpse. I think my blades were called "Pattern 99" if I recall. I think I bought the blades used from my skating instructor and h ad them sharpened (sharp blades are a must). Now this was back in the late 1980s and the whole thing set me back around $350 back then, so just be aware.
@@rawsunnata829 for absolute beginners Jackson mystiques and riedells are a good choice. Edea motivo/waves can be a good skate too but it depends on the width of your foot. But as edeas are very particular skates I wouldn’t recommend them to someone who has never skated before. For the blade it depends on your level and skating style. You can accommodate pretty much any beginner blade as they are almost all the same, your preferences will show up when you’ll level up ! But the best thing you can do is asking directly a professional (a coach, or if possible an ice skate dealer who will be able to give you real time advices). But never buy new type of skates you’ve never tried on internet on your own without knowing your foot anatomy and size !
@@gachamaniac3560 just experiment! eventually i garentee if your batshit crazy enough youll catch the eye of an actual figure skater, then they dont even have to be a teacher get tips from friends who skate!
I live on an island which would require me to take a plane to the nearest skate shop. I got mine online through a skate shop where they took my foot measurements. I ended up with stretched out edea overtures with legacy 7 blades and they got like an absolute dream 😂
y’all I went ice skating for the first time yesterday and now I’m obsessed because everyone said I was a natural cuz I was out in the middle of the rink within 30 minutes and I only fell once in 2 hours😝
@@harleens6506 agree. The first time I skates I never fell. I got the hang of it but I was being careful. The next few times I fell a lot because I was being more experimental but I skated much better and confidently
I live in the desert my whole life and have only been ice skating 3 times. Yet here I am. Watching best budget skates xD I can’t wait to move back to the city and take my kids skating!!!
I have been using Rio roller skates for 3 years and I have to say they have been my absolute favourite roller skates ever. I am now considering ice skating lessons when rinks are back open and after watching this I am so excited to order a pair!!!
😳 i did not expect her to specifically consider pronated ankles from hypermobility spectrum disorders, but it's hugely appreciated! i figured i needed stronger ankle supports, haha.
Same! Only online for me 🥺, my arena does have them but super expensive and their rentals are horrible and feel like a car...I will continue to look 🤞🏽
I bought mine online and they fit perfectly.. Measure your foot and send them to the brand you're buying from and ask what size they think you should get
I’m in figure skating basic six, and I have emerald ice skates. I’m ordering the same ones I already have just in one size bigger. I love doing three turns, bunny hops, and waltz jumps! (Not real emeralds)
I’ve been using the SFR galaxy mint Cosmo skates for the last 2.5 months, going skating on my own without lessons but teaching myself and progressing. I had to switch to some Jackson mystiques in order to hold any sort of outside edge. And I can finally do my forward crossovers!
@@ruzettedoroon9502 everglides.co.uk/page-91.html Another great reason why we also offer virtual fittings for when you are ready to find your perfect pair!
i skated of recreational skates for like 6 years because i didnt have enough money, doing jumps and spins with them which made it really hard to progress. i wish i could have gotten proper skates when i did skate, thinking of starting again with proper boots and blades :)
I used to skate in SFR boots, never again! I could never get over to do crossovers (there was no edge in the blades even how much you sharpen them) and was lacking in confidence because of that, I was only 9/10 years old. I was a level 7 SkateUK skater and was told by my coach find another sport. I'm now 21 and going back to skating recreationally before I go back to lessons, I've been fitted and very fortunate to get a pair of Jackson Freestyles or Graf Bolero.
You do talk a lot in the video, but for me as a absolute BEginner it was great ! You answered all those questions that I didn´t know about before the video and that is very seldom that happens... I have been on ice skate less than 24 hours the past 50 years and everytime it was a question about how long time my feets let me skate on the ice before they hurt ! So I know about the support part, but the other stuff is very new... Now is the problem... where do I find a place that can give me that service and sell me the right type and size of ice skates, so I can enjoy the ice in a very attractive spot that I found out about in 2019, before the lock down....
I’m a beginner and my mum just bought me a pair of skates and she bought these cuz I asked her for them and I didn’t watch this video yet what a coincidence 🤣 the gold glitter one there pretty 🤩 😍
Hey, I wanted to ask, would a men's skate fit a woman's foot width wise? I'm quite uncomfortable with feminine stuff and I would really prefer black skates. Thank you!
Men’s skates are typically much wider than women’s. So I’d say boot covers are your best bet if you’re just getting started! Down the road you could get custom boots if you want!
I’ve got Belati Iris and they are amazing for those with wider feet. I had Edea Ouverture as my very first pair and my feet cramped non stop. My skating improved so much, since I changed to Belati!
@@damndanim I honestly can't remember, it was definitely cheaper than Edeas. The website says £160 at the moment, but I have a feeling I got them cheaper in the shop before the lockdown.
I got mine for 30€ and I thought they were pretty expensive. But I don’t skate so often, 3-5 times a year and I am a teenager so, after a year or two I will need another pair.
i appriciate you talking about the jackson blade my jackson 150s came with the Mark I blade and i noticed i couldnt spin in them properly and i thought i was going nut! i love the boot but the blade drives me insane the rocker is not curved enough even if your just doing recreational stuff! ( i made them work still do but i thought i was going crazy)
"avoid buying online" well thats a bit late for me, bought my first pair of skates online about a week ago, they just came and i am going to try them out at my local ice rink tomorrow
i remember every time i went skating recreationally my ankles started hurting after a little while.. guess my ankles really need more support 😔 i am a bit concerned about buying a boot for lessons and only realizing it doesn't support me enough or isn't comfortable or something when it's too late and then i just ends up having to spend more money instead of less
Hi, I've got 2 little girls just had their first 2 ice skating lessons. One is 4.5 yrs one is 2.5yrs. They really loved it. They will be going at least 4hrs a week to practice and including 40mins lesson. I noticed my little one's both ankle having tiny blisters or something like it. Which ice skating shoes will you recommend? Kids feet grow really fast, good quality to suit their needs and economical will be good. Many thanks
I wish i had seen this before buying skates a couple of months ago. I bought the SFR serene thinking they’d be ok for getting me through skate uk, however I’m now doing grade 4 and finding the pain I’m getting is crazy. Although I also wonder if it’s because I’m still breaking them in 🤷🏻♀️😩
What should we do when there are no skate shops near us that can do a fitting or anything? The closest I have is a sporting goods, but they can’t do any of the stuff you’d need (as I’m sure they wouldn’t be the BEST place to go)…
What Would I be I dont wana take lessons but if i wana learn tricks i look online, I know a few tricks (Self taught) One of them being spins on both legs. I dont just skate around a rink I Also speed skate
aw man i wish i started ice skating earlier. i really liked the rio ice skates but they don't have my size and the other ice skates are just too expensive
I just started my first lessons today and had hockey skates, Bought them to go on the general public skate sessions so i didn’t have to use the rental ones and thought they looked cool. I found it hard to not rock to far forward and back in the hockey skates so I just bought the SFR galaxy ones on ebay today and then found this video! I dont plan on going into figure skating, i just wanted to be a bit better on the ice. Are the SFR skates going to be alright for this or should i have gone for the budget lesson skates instead?
So I just got new skates, they're by the brand Tecnopro Safine Marina. They're pretty much like those SFR galaxy ones, but they don't have eyelets for some reason. If I go 1 to 2 times a week for 4 months every year, are the boots really only gonna last me this season and maybe some of the next? I don't fancy getting new skates every year. That price adds up.
It depends what you are doing on the and how often you are going skating. I would say a Graf 500 / Jackson Mystique for recreational use (fitted correctly and without any pronation in the skaters feet) you are looking a good few years of use easily. However anything less and synthetic like SFR galaxy you are looking 6months to a year at most before the boot begins to break down as they are just light recreational boots. Maybe 2-3 times a year situation. Info@everglides.co.uk if you need any more help !!
I have Graf boots, but my toe pick is super small- Should I gift Them to my cousin and get myself another pair?? (I started training this january but my coach never really said anything so...) And thank you for this great video✨✨
I would definitely get yourself a pair of Graf 500 boots with the full size pick and get yourself used to it now. If you leave it too long you will feel the transition more and it can be a little disheartening at first. The smaller toe pick does also slow down learning 3 turns and spins too. Definitely treat yourself to a new pair!! ⛸❤️
I want to skate for fun and the only ones I found that deliver to me are the aoft Jacksons. These don’t need heat molding right? I can measure my feet and place an order?
I love figure skate And I know how to skate with it Because my sister has a figure skate But I don't have a skate i'am from Saudi Arabia and I'm so devastated that I don't have a figure skate I don't have enough money To buy it i wish i could buy figure Skate 😔💔 me dreams are shattered in front of me💔
Hi!!! I have a doubt, I just received my graf 500, they are a size 36 EU and come with an edea balance 9 1/3 blade. could you tell me if it is a good combination?🙏 and how far I can go with them at the level of jumps or spins. I bought them for recreational use as outdoor skating so I don't plan to do anything high level but just to be safe and not have injuries❤❤❤.
Hi, newish to the ice here. I have roller bladed for years though so I can skate moderately well. My problem is my new ice boots.... I have a Jackson boot but I hate to admit It's the wrong size, the lady who sold them to me forgot to mention they were a half size. So I have that extra room in the toe box. Is there any way to combat this? I simply do not have the money to buy another pair of boots right now. I'm finding that my arches are hurting and cramping extensively and I cant be on them for more then 20 minutes without needing a break. the boots are also new. Been trying different things and playing around for a week. Haven't found a way to make it work yet. Just trying different insoles and a ways to pad out the toe box and hope it works :( please if you have any other tips I will greatly appreciate it x
I have the exact same problem! I ended up ordering a whole size too large. I've been layering two pairs of socks and little arch pads, and that's worked decently well. It's not ideal, but it helps with the arch pain a bit. On the bright side, at least our arches are getting super strong from all of the extra balancing we're having to do 😅
Hey, Im recreational skater, but this year im really lookin into buying proper ice ckates, i have some that are pretty soft id say and I do have a problem with my ankle/feet and i cant keep my footreally straight. this video was soo informative. I like the softskates I checked Jacskon's website. Im from czech erepublic and im not even sure if Ill be able to purchase BUT. they have SOFTEC and Jackson finesse Softskates - 180 and 380. I cant really find or understand the difference between those 3 skates, could anyone help me?
I’m currently grade 4 in lessons but I have hockey skates and I’m not sure how much longer I can go without a pair of figure skates as well, is there and suggestions to help?
Hi Emma Ideally an entry leather , mouldable lesson boot, will help, level will depend on budget, under or over. Age 14, width, and biometrics. Then the perfect boot can be purchased. Let us know if you would like a fitting appointment. Clare
I know this video is almost 2 years old, so I hope comments are still being monitored on it. I am a 39 year-old male beginner and I am taking lessons. I bought the Jackson Ultima skates with Mark II blades. Are these a good choice for a beginner who is taking lessons? Planning on heat treating this week. I've only used them once so far
Welcome to skating. The mk2 blade normally comes on the new version Jackson mystique, which takes you from beginner to approximately skate uk8. After that is will show signs of stress and need an upgrade. There are many variations of toe box widths and shapes in the Jackson range when you upgrade next. Good luck with the lessons ⛸
soo i live in south new jersey and the closest ice skate shop is near new york, what do i do? (just a side note, i am learning to skate and i am on basic 3 and i want to be serious with it)
How shoots they fit on? Like where should the toe be? I know to wear goods socks that aren't too thick but kinda thin but not too thin where my feet will be cold, tall 🧦
Hey do you have a shop in Florida? I live in Fruitland Park in central Florida and was wondering if I could come to a shop? Never mind this is in England.....
lilac flowers it would be best to get fitted at a pro shop! also be careful because sizing is different from brand to brand. They definitely are different from a shoe size - wouldn’t recommend just going off shoe sizes at all!
"try avoid buying online" .. me watching in 2021 lockdown crying rn
Yeah but what was the point of buying skates when the shops weren’t open since you wouldn’t have been able to go to a rink anyways?
The fact that im watching this kinds of video like im gonna go skate is just 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤡
U should it’s so fun and so achieving!
@@hv9561 there’s a pandemic
@@manach1643 yes but it depends on how ur local ice rink is. Some might have it super empty, in which case it’s okay because you’re not coming in contact with anyone and also as long as you’re following the covid safety measures 🤍
i was planning on taking lessons for the first time tilll my country went in a lockdown....
@@manach1643 there’s fake ice you can buy to put in your backyard I did it and it’s very similar
This is by far the most informative video I've seen on this topic, I've want to get into ice skating ever since I was young and now at almost 22 I want to go for it and it's been very daunting trying to figure out which skates to purchase so thank you!
Thank you! If you need any more info feel free to get in touch! x
@@everglidesskatingspecialis495 thank you, I've just ordered a pair of Graf 500, super excited! X
im 14 and just starting skate school lessons in a few weeks. as someone who's young and parents arent 100% sure about everything to do with ice skating, this was a really informative video. thank you :)
how has your progress been🙃🙂
I’m extremely grateful that my parents got me Jackson Elle fusion ice skates. They’re soooo comfortable and pretty too. There’s a bunch of support in the ankles✨
These are on my wishlist but there so expensive 😭
I have Jackson Elle rn but what is difference between elle and Elle fusion
@@Sasha_Plygareva stiffnes. Ella fusion has more support
For an adult beginning skater, even a recreational one, it pays to invest in good boots and buy the blades separately. I skated for a while in the 1980s and I bought really solid boots and good blades with good edges that were attached to the boot for my feet, because I tend to pronate. Maybe little kids can go with cheap skates, but for adults? Spend the money and do it right. It's much easier to skate with edges than on a flat blade!
I get that you wrote this without and confusion but I’m still so confused as someone who has no clue about ice skating. I wanted to ask for details. So you buy the boots by themself without blades? Do they come with the blades already or can you ask for without? Where do you buy the separate blades?? Or the boots themselves??
Do you recommend any specific brands or have any additional advice? Yesterday was literally the first time I’ve ever skated in my life (I’ve rollerbladed, which is kinda similar just without the resistance from the ice skates) and it was only for an hour yet I felt like I was sooo good at it. I rarely feel like that and my boyfriend said he’s never seen anyone do that well before and that I should do lessons, and of course I already felt great and had so much fun, so that just made me feel like I should definitely learn how to skate lol. I have literally no clue anything about ice skating since I’m from New Orleans.
@@Diana-kk6qz A good skate shop will sell boots and blades separately, though some decent skates come with blades attached. My boots were Riedells and they were as stiff as a corpse. I think my blades were called "Pattern 99" if I recall. I think I bought the blades used from my skating instructor and h ad them sharpened (sharp blades are a must). Now this was back in the late 1980s and the whole thing set me back around $350 back then, so just be aware.
Which boots and which blades do you recommend?
@@rawsunnata829 for absolute beginners Jackson mystiques and riedells are a good choice. Edea motivo/waves can be a good skate too but it depends on the width of your foot. But as edeas are very particular skates I wouldn’t recommend them to someone who has never skated before. For the blade it depends on your level and skating style. You can accommodate pretty much any beginner blade as they are almost all the same, your preferences will show up when you’ll level up ! But the best thing you can do is asking directly a professional (a coach, or if possible an ice skate dealer who will be able to give you real time advices). But never buy new type of skates you’ve never tried on internet on your own without knowing your foot anatomy and size !
me, a self taught figure skater: ... wait they have grades?
Omg self taught! I admire u coz I rly want lessons 🥲
@@gachamaniac3560 just experiment! eventually i garentee if your batshit crazy enough youll catch the eye of an actual figure skater, then they dont even have to be a teacher
get tips from friends who skate!
I recently started lessons and oml I'm in love
Do u have a coach now? Asking 3 years later
this video is so amazing!! thank you!!!
Very welcome
I'm not even really interested in ice skating I was just bombarded with yuzuru hanyu clips in my shorts 3 hours ago and now I'm here
I live on an island which would require me to take a plane to the nearest skate shop. I got mine online through a skate shop where they took my foot measurements. I ended up with stretched out edea overtures with legacy 7 blades and they got like an absolute dream 😂
what’s the name of the website?
y’all I went ice skating for the first time yesterday and now I’m obsessed because everyone said I was a natural cuz I was out in the middle of the rink within 30 minutes and I only fell once in 2 hours😝
Weronika Mieszczak Nice. Same with I never fell while horse riding and ice skating.
@Weronika Mieszczak i fall all the time lmao, possibly 11 times a session, but thats only because im a figure skater and i wanna rapidly inprove lmao
@@harleens6506 Yea these people talk like they're so good at ice skating just bc they never fell. "eye roll"
@@adrienneliu3182 yeahhh ahahah, the more you fall, the better you'll become ammiright
@@harleens6506 agree. The first time I skates I never fell. I got the hang of it but I was being careful. The next few times I fell a lot because I was being more experimental but I skated much better and confidently
I live in the desert my whole life and have only been ice skating 3 times. Yet here I am. Watching best budget skates xD I can’t wait to move back to the city and take my kids skating!!!
I have been using Rio roller skates for 3 years and I have to say they have been my absolute favourite roller skates ever. I am now considering ice skating lessons when rinks are back open and after watching this I am so excited to order a pair!!!
I have used 5 different pairs of roller skates in the past
Heya I was gonna ask if u got the rio ice skates and were they good bc I was thinking of getting a pair
@@vikypop146 I did get the Rio skates and I have to say they did not disappoint. If you’re a beginner I definitely would recommend them
😳 i did not expect her to specifically consider pronated ankles from hypermobility spectrum disorders, but it's hugely appreciated! i figured i needed stronger ankle supports, haha.
My first pair of skates were Jackson freestyles when I was starting crossovers-
Great boot love the Jackson Freestyle 😍
Are they expensive ?
@@Diana-kk6qz yeah they were. Think all skates r pretty pricy
I got the Reidell Diamond model, and they are perfect. Super supportive. But more pricey - $230.00.
I would go to a store and get skates but there’s no stores near me that sell ice skates:(
Where are you?
Same
Same! Only online for me 🥺, my arena does have them but super expensive and their rentals are horrible and feel like a car...I will continue to look 🤞🏽
@@hawaiianbeauty175 me too I have the exact same problem and shipping is also super expensive
I bought mine online and they fit perfectly.. Measure your foot and send them to the brand you're buying from and ask what size they think you should get
I’m in figure skating basic six, and I have emerald ice skates. I’m ordering the same ones I already have just in one size bigger. I love doing three turns, bunny hops, and waltz jumps!
(Not real emeralds)
I’ve been using the SFR galaxy mint Cosmo skates for the last 2.5 months, going skating on my own without lessons but teaching myself and progressing. I had to switch to some Jackson mystiques in order to hold any sort of outside edge. And I can finally do my forward crossovers!
Well the next shop would be 5 hours away... yeah i can only buy online
The drive is worth it to get the right fit. I drive 4 hours to get mine. Better than the return hassle, and a very fun venture.
I live in a tropical country so 🤷🏻♀️ i don’t think they are any shops anywhere close to me 😥
@@ruzettedoroon9502 everglides.co.uk/page-91.html Another great reason why we also offer virtual fittings for when you are ready to find your perfect pair!
everglides.co.uk/page-91.html Another great reason why we also offer virtual fittings for when you are ready to find your perfect pair!
i skated of recreational skates for like 6 years because i didnt have enough money, doing jumps and spins with them which made it really hard to progress. i wish i could have gotten proper skates when i did skate, thinking of starting again with proper boots and blades :)
I used to skate in SFR boots, never again! I could never get over to do crossovers (there was no edge in the blades even how much you sharpen them) and was lacking in confidence because of that, I was only 9/10 years old. I was a level 7 SkateUK skater and was told by my coach find another sport. I'm now 21 and going back to skating recreationally before I go back to lessons, I've been fitted and very fortunate to get a pair of Jackson Freestyles or Graf Bolero.
You do talk a lot in the video, but for me as a absolute BEginner it was great ! You answered all those questions that I didn´t know about before the video and that is very seldom that happens...
I have been on ice skate less than 24 hours the past 50 years and everytime it was a question about how long time my feets let me skate on the ice before they hurt ! So I know about the support part, but the other stuff is very new...
Now is the problem... where do I find a place that can give me that service and sell me the right type and size of ice skates, so I can enjoy the ice in a very attractive spot that I found out about in 2019, before the lock down....
I’m a beginner and my mum just bought me a pair of skates and she bought these cuz I asked her for them and I didn’t watch this video yet what a coincidence 🤣 the gold glitter one there pretty 🤩 😍
Have a great time on them!
Hey, I wanted to ask, would a men's skate fit a woman's foot width wise? I'm quite uncomfortable with feminine stuff and I would really prefer black skates.
Thank you!
Skates are often cut in men’s sizes and there a lot of black women’s skates
With most shops, if you want black, you will have to order them. They don't keep them in stock.
You could use boots cover if you are not doing any competition
Men’s skates are typically much wider than women’s. So I’d say boot covers are your best bet if you’re just getting started! Down the road you could get custom boots if you want!
You could just get skin coloured skates? Tan if you’re white and brown if you’re black or brown. They’re easier to find for women’s sizes
I skate only 2x a year and I want to do more days a year/month because I enjoy it a lot.
u should😌
I went skating yesterday and I was terrified I would not let go of the wall so I’m watching ice skating videos because I wanna go back-
I’ve got Belati Iris and they are amazing for those with wider feet. I had Edea Ouverture as my very first pair and my feet cramped non stop. My skating improved so much, since I changed to Belati!
Hi! How much did it cost you?
@@damndanim I honestly can't remember, it was definitely cheaper than Edeas. The website says £160 at the moment, but I have a feeling I got them cheaper in the shop before the lockdown.
@@tranquilitytranquility1407 thanks! :)
Are they for lessons?
I have the same issue with my Edea overture unfortunately. I have wide feet maybe that’s the reason...
Brilliant video - so informative and easy to understand. Just what I needed. Thank you.
I got mine for 30€ and I thought they were pretty expensive. But I don’t skate so often, 3-5 times a year and I am a teenager so, after a year or two I will need another pair.
Excellent introduction. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video for us! It is so useful! Now I am very clear which skate should I get! TQ! Please share more! ^ ^
purchased the jackson skate bc of this video
Love this!! ❤️
I bought my risport skates second hand, they were barely worn and theyre so comfy
i appriciate you talking about the jackson blade my jackson 150s came with the Mark I blade and i noticed i couldnt spin in them properly and i thought i was going nut! i love the boot but the blade drives me insane the rocker is not curved enough even if your just doing recreational stuff! ( i made them work still do but i thought i was going crazy)
Very helpful; many thanks!
This was useful, thank you
Excellent video, thank you!
"avoid buying online" well thats a bit late for me, bought my first pair of skates online about a week ago, they just came and i am going to try them out at my local ice rink tomorrow
Thank you so much that was eye opening
one question... graf 500, do they keep your feet warm?
i remember every time i went skating recreationally my ankles started hurting after a little while.. guess my ankles really need more support 😔
i am a bit concerned about buying a boot for lessons and only realizing it doesn't support me enough or isn't comfortable or something when it's too late and then i just ends up having to spend more money instead of less
I just started doing skating for about 5 lessons as an ex-gymnast, now learning the waltz jump. Am I considered a beginner and can I use these skates?
I’m starting to learn to ice skate and I’m 16 wish me luck I’m so nervous this video helped sm
How’s it been so far?
*me who's almost has my gold medal for moves* ✍️go to get fit in person✍️
That’s really nice one I think Good sharing. God bless 💕
Hi, I've got 2 little girls just had their first 2 ice skating lessons. One is 4.5 yrs one is 2.5yrs. They really loved it. They will be going at least 4hrs a week to practice and including 40mins lesson. I noticed my little one's both ankle having tiny blisters or something like it. Which ice skating shoes will you recommend? Kids feet grow really fast, good quality to suit their needs and economical will be good. Many thanks
EU Size 42 - no store has my size. i guess ordering online and sending back multiple times is gonna be my thing...
I wish i had seen this before buying skates a couple of months ago. I bought the SFR serene thinking they’d be ok for getting me through skate uk, however I’m now doing grade 4 and finding the pain I’m getting is crazy. Although I also wonder if it’s because I’m still breaking them in 🤷🏻♀️😩
Say you have never ice skated before and you start group lessons would you use the boots for lessons 1-8?!
What should we do when there are no skate shops near us that can do a fitting or anything? The closest I have is a sporting goods, but they can’t do any of the stuff you’d need (as I’m sure they wouldn’t be the BEST place to go)…
What Would I be I dont wana take lessons but if i wana learn tricks i look online, I know a few tricks (Self taught) One of them being spins on both legs. I dont just skate around a rink I Also speed skate
aw man i wish i started ice skating earlier. i really liked the rio ice skates but they don't have my size and the other ice skates are just too expensive
I just started my first lessons today and had hockey skates, Bought them to go on the general public skate sessions so i didn’t have to use the rental ones and thought they looked cool. I found it hard to not rock to far forward and back in the hockey skates so I just bought the SFR galaxy ones on ebay today and then found this video! I dont plan on going into figure skating, i just wanted to be a bit better on the ice. Are the SFR skates going to be alright for this or should i have gone for the budget lesson skates instead?
God you are amazing, the info you give is so helpful, thank you so much! Xx
This is a great video! I have a quick question, I currently wear graph 500s but have moved to bronze (almost silver). What skates do you recommend?
This video is everything!!! Thank you so much!!!
So welcome x
Anyone want to link websites to get these skates
So I just got new skates, they're by the brand Tecnopro Safine Marina. They're pretty much like those SFR galaxy ones, but they don't have eyelets for some reason. If I go 1 to 2 times a week for 4 months every year, are the boots really only gonna last me this season and maybe some of the next? I don't fancy getting new skates every year. That price adds up.
Where would one find the Graf 500? I can't see them anywhere...
Thank you very much!
Welcome ☺️
Say I am a beginner recreational skater that wants to buy a pair of skates. How long do skates last?
It depends what you are doing on the and how often you are going skating. I would say a Graf 500 / Jackson Mystique for recreational use (fitted correctly and without any pronation in the skaters feet) you are looking a good few years of use easily. However anything less and synthetic like SFR galaxy you are looking 6months to a year at most before the boot begins to break down as they are just light recreational boots. Maybe 2-3 times a year situation.
Info@everglides.co.uk if you need any more help !!
Can you still use the recreational skates for basic 1-8?
You can but it will be pushing the boots limit so don’t be surprised if they begin to break down toward the end of the levels x
I have Graf boots, but my toe pick is super small- Should I gift Them to my cousin and get myself another pair?? (I started training this january but my coach never really said anything so...)
And thank you for this great video✨✨
I would definitely get yourself a pair of Graf 500 boots with the full size pick and get yourself used to it now. If you leave it too long you will feel the transition more and it can be a little disheartening at first. The smaller toe pick does also slow down learning 3 turns and spins too. Definitely treat yourself to a new pair!! ⛸❤️
@@Lara-zk7cm thank you so much for your answer and sorry for the late reply✨❤️
I will probably really buy new ones thanks again ☺️
Whatever happened to Riedell and SP Terri boots?
I want to skate for fun and the only ones I found that deliver to me are the aoft Jacksons. These don’t need heat molding right? I can measure my feet and place an order?
Could someone tell me what is the name of the first brand for the shose , plz?
SFR Galaxy
I love figure skate And I know how to skate with it Because my sister has a figure skate But I don't have a skate i'am from Saudi Arabia and I'm so devastated that I don't have a figure skate I don't have enough money To buy it i wish i could buy figure Skate 😔💔 me dreams are shattered in front of me💔
It’s annoying because I live in the Midwest and there are no official shops
what do people think of the risport venus skates?
Hi! I've bene taking lessons for a year now and i am beginning to practice single jumps. How to understand when it's time to upgrade to stiffer boots?
Hi!!! I have a doubt, I just received my graf 500, they are a size 36 EU and come with an edea balance 9 1/3 blade. could you tell me if it is a good combination?🙏 and how far I can go with them at the level of jumps or spins. I bought them for recreational use as outdoor skating so I don't plan to do anything high level but just to be safe and not have injuries❤❤❤.
Hi, newish to the ice here. I have roller bladed for years though so I can skate moderately well.
My problem is my new ice boots.... I have a Jackson boot but I hate to admit It's the wrong size, the lady who sold them to me forgot to mention they were a half size. So I have that extra room in the toe box. Is there any way to combat this? I simply do not have the money to buy another pair of boots right now. I'm finding that my arches are hurting and cramping extensively and I cant be on them for more then 20 minutes without needing a break. the boots are also new. Been trying different things and playing around for a week. Haven't found a way to make it work yet. Just trying different insoles and a ways to pad out the toe box and hope it works :(
please if you have any other tips I will greatly appreciate it x
I have the exact same problem! I ended up ordering a whole size too large. I've been layering two pairs of socks and little arch pads, and that's worked decently well. It's not ideal, but it helps with the arch pain a bit. On the bright side, at least our arches are getting super strong from all of the extra balancing we're having to do 😅
Is the Graf 500 available in toddler sizes
What do you do when the blades become dull?
Hi, what are your thoughts on risport rf3 for an adult lesson beginner?
are the oxelo 500 womens ice skates any good for beginners?
Where are the Rio Roller skates available?
Hey, Im recreational skater, but this year im really lookin into buying proper ice ckates, i have some that are pretty soft id say and I do have a problem with my ankle/feet and i cant keep my footreally straight. this video was soo informative. I like the softskates I checked Jacskon's website. Im from czech erepublic and im not even sure if Ill be able to purchase BUT. they have SOFTEC and Jackson finesse Softskates - 180 and 380. I cant really find or understand the difference between those 3 skates, could anyone help me?
I’m currently grade 4 in lessons but I have hockey skates and I’m not sure how much longer I can go without a pair of figure skates as well, is there and suggestions to help?
Hi Emma
Ideally an entry leather , mouldable lesson boot, will help, level will depend on budget, under or over. Age 14, width, and biometrics. Then the perfect boot can be purchased.
Let us know if you would like a fitting appointment.
Clare
where was this video when i needed it .. my skates costed me $600
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Anyone knows where to get ice skates in Dubai?
I know this video is almost 2 years old, so I hope comments are still being monitored on it. I am a 39 year-old male beginner and I am taking lessons. I bought the Jackson Ultima skates with Mark II blades. Are these a good choice for a beginner who is taking lessons? Planning on heat treating this week. I've only used them once so far
Welcome to skating. The mk2 blade normally comes on the new version Jackson mystique, which takes you from beginner to approximately skate uk8. After that is will show signs of stress and need an upgrade.
There are many variations of toe box widths and shapes in the Jackson range when you upgrade next.
Good luck with the lessons ⛸
soo i live in south new jersey and the closest ice skate shop is near new york, what do i do?
(just a side note, i am learning to skate and i am on basic 3 and i want to be serious with it)
Idk why I'm watching this and I live in a tropical country
I have ice skates but they’re to big :(
What sharpness should I get as a beginner adult
than you for this
How shoots they fit on? Like where should the toe be? I know to wear goods socks that aren't too thick but kinda thin but not too thin where my feet will be cold, tall 🧦
Amazing! Can I use your video in my website?
Of course, please do! ❤️
Thank you so much💖
The rio skates are 166
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We’re is your shop?
I have risport second hand :>
Hey do you have a shop in Florida? I live in Fruitland Park in central Florida and was wondering if I could come to a shop? Never mind this is in England.....
We do offer a Virtual fitting service ( everglides.co.uk/page-91.html ) and we post to the US.
Let us know if you still need help with anything x
is sizing just the same as a regular shoe?
no, they’re usually different depending on the brand
@@squidfo9813 oh okay ty:)
You should go one size smaller I think. My shoe size is a women's 9 but with figure skates I get an 8.
lilac flowers it would be best to get fitted at a pro shop! also be careful because sizing is different from brand to brand. They definitely are different from a shoe size - wouldn’t recommend just going off shoe sizes at all!
Never buy Ankle support boats, They are really not good your coach will probably not let you use them either cause they are that bad
Hi,am I right in thinking you've only showed females boots?..I'm a guy,so....Thank you if you can enlighten me..
why am i watching this i play hockey
A lot of the stuff still applies, even with a different “boot” shape, just know what you can do blade wise
Some hockey players use thicker figure blades
Living in hot country cant relate
This comment section is literally people just flexing their skates lmao 😂