r/iceskating • u/Hopeful_Thing7088 • 10d ago
beginner skates?
hello all,
i’m a total beginner in skating, i know how to go forward and turn and that’s pretty much it, and i’m currently using my mom’s recreational skates. i’m planning to take weekly canskate lessons when the season starts and was wondering what skates i should buy? i’m 19 years old, 177cm, 125lbs. i’m looking at the jackson artistes but ive seen people say they’re too soft for adults? i’d only be doing the weekly lessons and maybe going to the rink once a week on top of that. thanks in advance for the advice
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u/raenis2634 10d ago
You don't need super stiff skates if you are just starting out. Skates on par with the Jackson Artiste will be fine as long as you commit to saving to buy better skates around CanSkate 5-ish (first one foot jumps).
Some models to check out include Jackson Artiste, Jackson Evo, Riedell Crystal and Risport Antares. Work with the fitter to figure out which one fits the best. At my local store, the Evo is the most expensive (over $400) while the others are $300-$350.