I have enough money and I would like to get my own pair of skates. But where is the best place? They have skates at Dick%26#039;s Sporting Goods, but then I heard that sporting goods aren%26#039;t the best place to buy skates and that it is best to go to a skating store. But I don%26#039;t know about any Skating stores that is around where I live but since I%26#039;m a beginner could I just buy it from a sporting goods store?
Ice Skates??
i play ice hockey. And i know for a fact that when it comes to skates, you get what you pay for. Your best bet would be a hockey store. But if none are around you might find a decent pair at *****, since your a beginner. If you buy a pair I would recommend Nike Bauer, or Easton%26#039;s. And make sure to get them professionally sharpened, an ice skate sharpening is a lot more complicated than you think.
Reply:It all really depends on what kind of skating you%26#039;re doing. If you just want skates to go a few times a year with the family, the skates at Dick%26#039;s are fine....they%26#039;re recreational skates. If you want better quality skates and plan to take lessons, stay away from the chain stores and go to a skate shop in your area. There they will have better quality skate/blade sets and all accessories you need. They will also be able to properly fit you for the skates and recommend a brand and model. :)
Reply:Did you want hockey or figure skates?
I only know about figure skates.
The link below has a list of figure skating vendors and dealers. Perhaps you could call one of them and find if there is a dealer in your area. Some dealers may not have store fronts but run their business from their house.
It%26#039;s best to have a professional boot fitter fit you with a pair of skates. Sporting good stores are usually not your best choice because they just don%26#039;t know enough about the sport of figure skating. You may want to visit your local figure skating club they should have local skate representatives you can contact . Good brands of skates are Riedell%26#039;s, Jacksons, Graf%26#039;s, Harlick%26#039;s, SP Teri%26#039;s and Klingbeil%26#039;s to name a few.
If your feet have stopped growing and you think you%26#039;ll be skating for years and or want to take lessons one day or you are. I would invest in a good pair of skates. Expect to spend $300+ for boots and blades, on a good pair of skates, the blades are separate.
If all you want is goofing around skates, I would not spend more the $75 but not less then $50 and Dick%26#039;s may have what you are looking for.
Have a expert sharpen you blades if your going to buy a nice pair of boots and blades. Visit your local figure skating club and I%26#039;m sure they will have information on a professional sharpener in your area. Skates should be sharpen every 20 hours of use or sooner if they are nicked up. Make sure to buy skate guards and soaker to protect your blades. Expect to pay $10-$20 on sharpenings.
It%26#039;s good to check with your local arena and see if they teach USFS or ISI, either one is good. USFS now also geared for recreational as well as competitive.
Reply:The best place to get skates is where your skating club recommends for you to buy skates. If you haven%26#039;t joined a skating club yet, look up the USFSA or ISI depending wish association you wish to join online. USFSA is the competitive route and ISI is more the recreational route (they have weird program requirements). If you want to try to make it to Senior Nationals one day, you%26#039;ll want to join the USFSA. USFSA %26#039;s site is http://www.usfigureskating.org and ISI is http://www.skateisi.com/ Both of these organizations can tell you where there are arenas that have clubs that are run under their associations. Then you need to go visit the club and talk with the Ice Captain or Skating Director of the club to ask them where would be the best place to buy skates for your feet. Make sure you get the right type of skate for your feet. NOT all feet are equal. For instance I have narrow heels and wide balled feet and am flat footed. I%26#039;m in a Jackson boot and have orthotics made special for my skate boots. Do get the right skate level for your ability and weight. Tell the skate fitter your skating abilty as it is now and your weight and age. This will help the skate fitter to determine the right skate for your level.
Reply:If you are a beginner I would suggest you wait until your lessons start then ask your instructor as to what sort of skates to get. They may even have a skate shop at your rink as mine does. At very least they should be able to suggest somewhere that sells good skates.
I broke all rules and got mine second/ hand off ebay but then I couldn%26#039;t stand rink skates anymore. I got lucky as mine fitted ok but it was only for recreational skating anyhow. If you want to do serious skating eg tests and competitions you%26#039;re best getting advice on what type to get for your level
Reply:Go to the ProShop at your local rink and they will set you up with a pair of beginner freestyle skates, most likely Reidell (thats what I started with).
Depending on how much money you want to spend you can also buy boots and blades separate. This is much more expensive and more useful once you have been skating for a while.
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