Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?

I%26#039;m going to start ice skating lessons this winter and I really want to get into the sport (I dont know how much I can for starting at age 13)


1. I%26#039;m wondering how much Johnson-Ultima skates usually cost and which ones are best for beginners, they don%26#039;t say the prices on the website. I don%26#039;t want to spend a lot of money since I%26#039;m just starting. If anyone could tell me the best type of Jackson skates that aren%26#039;t too expensive, but are a good quality for beginners.


2. Also, I%26#039;m also considering buying Riedell skates. I%26#039;m looking at the Blue Ribbon 121 or the Red Ribbon 117. Which one out of those two models do you think are better?


3. Lastly, what do you think of Riedell vs. Jackson. I have normal width foot and am about a size 8 in regular shoes.

Jackson vs. Riedell ice skates?
I would suggest going to a skating pro shop and being fitted for skates. They should be able to help you try on skates, and fit you with the right pair. A decent pair of beginner skates in any brand will cost about $100-$150.


In the Jackson brand I would suggest beginning with a pair of Artiste or Classique skates. I%26#039;ve found that I typically like Riedell skates better because Riedell%26#039;s have been better quality overall for me, and they are more comfortable for me than Jackson skates, but because every person%26#039;s feet are different everybody likes a different brand of skates. If you choose to go with Riedell%26#039;s skates I would suggest going with the Blue Ribbon, it%26#039;s just a little bit better skate, but won%26#039;t be too stiff for the beginner. Good luck!
Reply:NEITHER! Try S.P Terri zero gravity skates! They cost around $ 1,000. But It%26#039;s worth it!! It doesn%26#039;t even hurt when I am breaking them In!! ( Ive been skating for 9 years and I am 12. )
Reply:Um, not a fan of Johnson=Ultima, however for beginners they might be good! I wouldn%26#039;t get a super expensive pair probably aim for around 200$ tops.





I don%26#039;t like Riedell%26#039;s either. I%26#039;ve been skating with Jackson%26#039;s for 15 years and I love them! Riedell%26#039;s seem to be very narrow where Jackson%26#039;s offer a bit more room!





Hope that helps!!
Reply:There really isn%26#039;t one right answer about which boot is better. as a rule, reidells are very narrow and so the sizing can be a little off. i used reidells for 2 and a half years, then just recently switched to jackons after a disaster with my reidells fitting HORRIBLY. i LOVE my jacksons. however, i can%26#039;t deny that reidells were great for me as a beginner, so i would say your best bet is to go to a pro shop, get measured and get a recommendation





also, dont worry about being too old. i started when i was almost 12, which is on the old end for a serious skater and i am on axel. i have a friend who started at 15 who is now on double loop
Reply:jackson. i prefer jackson. jackson artiste are about $100 which are a GREAT! price, they shud last u till about ur lutz or axel. i have jackson freestyle, they cost me almost $300. alot of my friends have the artiste! theyre great!
Reply:Honestly, if you can go to a boot fitter (some rinks have them on-site, and other locations you can find in a phone book) that would probably be the best option. They can give you the pros and cons of each boot and tell you how to get the most bang for your buck.





I%26#039;ve never tried Jackson, but I grew up in Reidell skates. Unfortunately, I have fairly wide feet, so they caused my feet to cramp pretty painfully (I%26#039;ve since moved to SP-Teri skates and am quite happy). Overall, it depends on your foot and what feels best to you. If you can, you should definitely try one of each on to determine what fits best.





Another option would be to buy a used pair of skates. I did this up until I started landing doubles and needed more support. This will save you on money, and a lot of kids your age end up outgrowing their boots and having to get rid of them before they%26#039;re broken down, so that might be a good, cheap option for you.





Lastly, you can certainly get into the sport at the age of 13. Johnny Weir didn%26#039;t start skating until he was 12 and he%26#039;s won a few national championships and gone to the Olympics. Anything%26#039;s possible (of course, I suspect he had a lot of natural talent and parents who were willing to fork over loads of money to get him there). I started skating at age 7, but I didn%26#039;t get very serious until I was 13, and I only started USFS testing when I was 14. I%26#039;m 23 now and working on senior moves and novice freestyles (and I%26#039;ve quit in between, as well), so I%26#039;m still having fun with it.





Enjoy it and good luck finding a good pair of boots!



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