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I'm a skateboarder and have a really good balance. I thought ice skating would be easy. I tried to do a hockey stop in rentals, long story short I tore my rotator cuff from landing on my shoulder so hard 😅😂 I'm hooked!! I can't wait to go ice skating again!! I'm definitely buying my own skates first
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OH NO! I hope you heal quick! Definitely get your own skates and take some lessons too 😉
As someone who's worked behind the rental counter I would always be happy to give out a different pair of skates, don't feel embarrassed to ask. Most of the time it was so busy that I wouldn't even notice the flaws of the skate, was just trying to keep up with the line and not make people wait too long. But as you said in the vid, the next pair may not be so good either, I guess it depends on the rink but where I worked pretty much all the skates were worn out and dull. Especially the small and average sized skates -- the larger sizes (like 11 and up) were generally a bit better since fewer people fit those. I was at an outdoor rink and we had a super limited budget since our profit each year was very weather dependent.
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That is the case with the rinks that I coach out of too. Most of the skates are worn out, with bad laces, and dull blades. The more common sizes are the worst! The smaller and larger sizes are a bit better because they are not used as often. In my experience, rinks don't replace rental skates for many, many years and try to get the most out of every dollar they invest in them. Unfortunately, this translates to a poor customer experience with many people deciding that skating is too difficult and painful. I wish rinks in general would do more to ensure the quality of the rental skate experience. That is why I strongly encourage all skaters to get professionally fitted for their own skates if they plan to skate more than a time or two!
I'm not sure if I mentioned this before, but I had a slight sizing issue with the rentals when I first tried ice skating. I suffer from ingrown nails on the "big" toe on each foot, and after an hour my toes were bloodied. The rentals probably needed to be a half size up, but they served their purpose. As you know, I am seeking my own skates now. It's been a couple years since I've been skating because I only have a seasonal rink locally, but I am looking at traveling once a week for lessons until time comes that I move to a city with a rink(move is pending over the next few months to a year). As a diabetic, my doctors have told me that movement is good for me, so I figure(no pun intended) if I have to exercise, might as well be enjoyable.
When I was at my rink, they gave my sister some skates which were like normal shoes with blades on them. No ankle support, the laces were literally shredded then tied into a knot. This was when I started ice skating so I couldn’t even help her. Sometimes I wish ice skating rinks took better care of skates 🤦♀️ Thank you for helping me as always!
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I agree that the rinks should take better care of its rental skates, but most won't. That's why I always suggest that you get your own skates from a reputable professional specialty shop!
Our rink is pretty good. They do sharpen the skates. They can't always keep on top of it but they do send small batches of pairs up to the shop for sharpening. Public skate during the week is two hours and fifteen minutes, three and a half hours weekend evenings. During public skate they zam every 1 hour (takes fifteen minutes) and change direction after each zam. Laces kept up on too. They will not let you walk off the rubber padded area. You have to take the skates off to say, go to your car.
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You are lucky! Unfortunately, not all rinks are that diligent.
The rink I go to is just a seasonal rink that gets built every year. I went for the first time in December and went again 2 more times. Each time I had different struggles in getting out on the ice or away from the wall. I'm not sure if it was the rental skates that were the problem or if it was just me haha, but I do want to buy my own skates. Only problem is I live in a small town so we don't have any skate shops around here..
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See if they offer any kind of lessons. They may have a group program or approved coaches that can provide you with private lessons. You really shouldn't be using the wall at all. You will perform better if you skate more consistently, at least while the rink is open in the winter. Most likely the rental skates are not helping either. I have another video about what to do if you don't have a skate shop near you: czcams.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/video.html
The last time I used rental skates, they smelled like something died in them, the laces were waaaaay too long, and skating on them felt like I taped butter knives to my feet. NEVER AGAIN!
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Unfortunately, that is pretty common. But, it's important to know that the experience is so much different when you have your own properly fitted skates.
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I hear you and feel your pain! I wish that rinks would replace them more often and do proper maintenance!
I was just at an ice arena and got rental skates. Trouble is, I'm at a half size optimally, but they only had full sizes. So I had to go half a size up. That's what the extra sock is for. I wore two socks, so the fit was not bad. Now here's the fun part. The lip around the top of the ankle of the boot actually sliced into my ankle. I still have a cut there a week later. And that was the best skate I tried on, after going through 3 different pairs. Time to get my own skates, eh?
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I would recommend that you size down and wear thin socks. But, it may be time to get your own skates!
@Aimée Ricca I mean my skates fit my feet fine but I cannot for the life of me get the ankles tight enough if a little bit of extra padding helps I'm gonna keep doing it. I don't have any goals to compete or really do anything but learn
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Have you watched my video about tying skates? czcams.com/video/t4EuFbwl6IU/video.html
Just went ice skating and the rental skates had rust on them. no edges. no ankle support. and no toe pick. I saw people skating with their shoes sideways it was terrible!
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Unfortunately, that’s pretty common! It’s so much better to go and get fitted for your own skates 😃
Such good advice thank you so much! I am looking at buying ice skates tomorrow but there is only a size 4 and I’m a size 3 hope they fit 💗
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Remember that skate sizes are not the same as your shoe size. Typically, you will have to size down. Be sure to go to a reputable skate shop with an experience skate tech that knows how to fit you. Good shops can order the appropriate size! Here's another video that can help you: czcams.com/video/DzW_ucCf76o/video.html
My one, hitting the ice after years and years away...if you used to use hockey skates, make sure you get the same type. You dont want muscle memory to kick in and go full hockey strides, hit a pick on figure skates and utterly eat the ice in a sudden faceplant. I have done this...I dont reccomend 😅
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Absolutely! I did a video about the differences between hockey skates and figure skates: czcams.com/video/8EAUs_BDSVw/video.html
When I started skating a few years ago I only wore rental skates once. Went and got myself my own pair of skates right after that first time on the ice. Those were definitely better. Skated in beginners hockey skates for about half a season and then got custom fitted skates. Rental skates are just 🤢
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Rental skates don't usually provide a great experience.
Hello! I’m a fellow figure skater myself and I wanted to ask you, how do you get yourself to fall? I cannot get myself to go fast enough or do harder stuff because I don’t want to fall. I look around the rink to find many other people falling (hard!) and getting up like it’s nothing when I barely hit my knee and almost cry. Is it just high pain tolerance or are there some tips or tricks? Please tell me your secret!
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The first thing we teach skaters is how to fall properly. Was this not taught to you?
It probably was taught to me but I learned how to skate at a very young age then took a break, once I picked up the hobby again I must’ve known how to skate from muscle memory! So, once I picked up the hobby again I must’ve not been taught that.
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It's supposed to be the very first thing that a coach teaches.
@Aimée Ricca That doesn't help. I mean great I know how to fall I still don't WANT to fall. Just because you learn it doesn't mean you aren't gonna try to avoid it mentally.
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No one wants to fall! But everyone does fall. It helps to get used to it and not fight it. Things we do by instinct to avoid falling can cause injuries worse than actually falling. Just go with it 😉
When I got my ice skates 2 weeks ago ish I wanted the ice flys, but because I told the guy that was helping me In that moment when I was just looking I told him I could do a waltz jump so he recommended the Ella’s or the diamonds but really I needed an emerald or a sparkle snow
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You should definitely discuss this with your coach. I don't generally suggest the entry level Riedell skates because I feel there are other options that work better for most skaters. Depending on your size there are options from Edea that are less expensive than the Ice Fly such as the Chorus, Overture, Wave, and Movato. If the shop is an authorized Edea dealer they would better be able to assist you!
@ well, I went to the store not asking for assistance and not knowing there were different levels of ice skates and I thought the ice fly was so pretty, and I wanted it, but I do need entry level skates cus I can bearly do a backwards 2 foot glide
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@@Mariannab. Got it! It's best to speak with your coach, group lesson instructor, or the skating director to get a recommendation of the best place to go to purchase skates :)
@ I don’t really have a coach, I just go to free skate and my figure skater Bestie coaches me and she helped me then I got a skate technician to help me
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I highly recommend that all skaters work with a professional coach. Figure skating is a sport that requires professional supervision for safety and proper progression.
Odd, my local ice rink told me to ask for my normal shoe size and my group (I was going as a trip) old me it was best to wear thick socks. Edit: my local ice rink gives the skates out for free.
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It sounds like they don’t really know that skates run big and should be tight!
In Lithuania the biggest problemis that men skates for figure skating do not exist :( In rental for men they'll give you only ice hockey skates. Also, in sports shops they sell only women skates for figure skating :(
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You can always request figure-style skates! In the US, rental figure skates are also in women's sizes. For purchase, you want to go to a speciality store that can order what you need.
I live in a country where ice skating isn‘t as popular and I don‘t have any skate shops near me do you have good websides you could recommend since i‘m not sure if amazon is such a great source for buying my first pair of ice skates
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Believe it, or not, it’s not terribly popular in the US either! It can be really difficult to find a good tech no matter where you live! But, if you have an ice rink, chances are there is somewhere you can go! After all, where will you get your skates sharpened and shaped? Check with your coach. And view this video: No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates! czcams.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/video.html
Ice skating in my country is sth new. So the shoes is..... speechless. It doesnt't have lace to tie on. I mean, NO lace. Well, new design, and I know that the company had tried their best to bring this sport and art to my country.^_^
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It very common that rental skates have buckles instead of laces.
@ Ohhh, thank u for the information, thanks to your videos, I found the correct size of the rental skates. Still hadn't got enough saving for a nice pair of skates ^_^
1. You rented skates. Seriously, I get it. You want to try skating out because you aren't sure if it's for you. The problem is rentals are always complete trash. You have a bad experience and think it's not for you. If you can barrow some skates or even get a cheap used pair, you would be way better off. With that used pair you can ensure it has a fresh sharpening on it. Makes all the difference in the world.
I skated for 1.5 hrs today. I’m a beginner and from the start my ankles hurt a little in the skates (specifically the inner ankle bone that kinda protrudes from the side). I ignored it because “it’s supposed to be tight”. After all, I got my feet in and was able to lace it up tightly….. Well…. I take my rental skates off to find an open blister on that same bony prominence and on the lateral aspect of my lower leg (where the top of the ice skates rested). (Open blisters on the right, hot spots in the same place on the left). Was that just bad form from my inexperience or can you think of a skate issue that might cause this?
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Most likely it was from the rental skate, and/or improper fit and lacing/tying.
I recently watched your other video of the mistakes when buying skates and stated that I had trouble using the skates with laces when I rented them at a rink and you recommended this video. Would you say I should give the lace skates another try when I buy my own? I was going to buy the kind with buckles but your other video mentioned those aren’t the best. I want something in good quality that would give me the best performance.
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Yes, definitely go for skates with laces when purchasing your own! Make sure that you get fitted for your skates by a professional in a specialty shop, rather than purchasing online or in a big box store like Dick's or WalMart.
Hello Aimee, I’ve been having severe pain with wearing a 7 in skates. The weird thing is, it feels snug on the foot and I can wiggle my toes, however, the ball of my angle is being crushed in the boot. Today, I wore padding but it still was being crushed to much. The rest of my foot feels perfectly fine though. Do I need a bigger size? Is the ball of my ankle a little bigger than others?
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I'm unsure what the ball of your ankle is. But, it sounds as if you could benefit from getting fitted by a professional tech that can order you the correct size for your foot and shape the boot as necessary for your comfort. I have a video that explains more about how boots are sized here: czcams.com/video/UZH9jBYLm-E/video.html
I'd appreciate it if you could help me on this. So i went ice skating for the first time a few days ago and I'm an 8.5 on shoes so I went with an 8. I even tried my friend's 9 to make sure the 8 was not too small. After just 10 minutes both skates were really uncomfortable. they were hurting both sides of my ankles. it felt like my foot was being squished on each side and my blood circulation stooped.
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It's hard to tell without seeing the issue. But, if you wore thin socks (that were not bunched up), didn't have your pants tucked into the top of the skates, your toes were brushing the front (but not squished), your foot wasn't sliding around from side to side, and your heel wasn't rising up. and the skates was tied nice and tight, a few things are possible: 1. It could be a broken down boot that wasn't offering enough support for your height, weight, and body composition. 2. The boot could be twisted or the the blade could be torqued. 3. The boot was too narrow for the width of your foot. 4. All of the above. If you want to keep skating and the rental skates are not working for you, I suggest that you look into getting fitting for your own skates. I have a bunch of videos that can help you here: czcams.com/play/PLhIvo-BmGcaWrdSOyrzbgzakn8HtnAGqV.html
I really wanna get my own skates, but my feet are still growing bc im in the pre teen phase of puberty, and it makes me sad that if i buy some for my birthday, i wont use them till next year! Because my birthday is in January, and god knkws if they will still fit me or not! Its scary!
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Why not wait until you are ready to skate to purchase them?
Hi! Do you think jackson freestyle skates are too advanced for basic 5? Since I only have 1 more level until I'm done with the basic skills portion so I was thinking to just get the freestyles. Is this a bad idea?
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It honestly depends! Talk to your coach and get fitted by a professional tech that will help you with recommendations based on your level, age, body composition, and foot shape.
Hi, I'm from Hanoi, Vietnam and just recently got an interest in ice skating. My city is tropical and only has 1 indoor ice ring, I wear those blue rental skates with black plastic straps and I just got two blisters on the inward side of my foot likely due me being flat footed. There are no shops in the country where I can buy my own skates, so I'm just planning on wearing a tighter size and bring in thinner socks next time. If that doesn't work either, then I guess I will have to skate until blisters turn into calluses 🥲
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Blisters result from increased pressure that is more intense for a shorter period of time than the pressure that causes a callus. Blisters do not always become calluses. Blisters and calluses that are untreated may become infected and turn into non-healing wounds. I highly recommend that you look into purchasing skates of your own even if you have to order them. I also suggest that you look into orthopedic insoles. I have another video that may help you: czcams.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/video.html
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I'm a skateboarder and have a really good balance. I thought ice skating would be easy. I tried to do a hockey stop in rentals, long story short I tore my rotator cuff from landing on my shoulder so hard 😅😂 I'm hooked!! I can't wait to go ice skating again!! I'm definitely buying my own skates first
OH NO! I hope you heal quick! Definitely get your own skates and take some lessons too 😉
As someone who's worked behind the rental counter I would always be happy to give out a different pair of skates, don't feel embarrassed to ask. Most of the time it was so busy that I wouldn't even notice the flaws of the skate, was just trying to keep up with the line and not make people wait too long. But as you said in the vid, the next pair may not be so good either, I guess it depends on the rink but where I worked pretty much all the skates were worn out and dull. Especially the small and average sized skates -- the larger sizes (like 11 and up) were generally a bit better since fewer people fit those. I was at an outdoor rink and we had a super limited budget since our profit each year was very weather dependent.
That is the case with the rinks that I coach out of too. Most of the skates are worn out, with bad laces, and dull blades. The more common sizes are the worst! The smaller and larger sizes are a bit better because they are not used as often. In my experience, rinks don't replace rental skates for many, many years and try to get the most out of every dollar they invest in them. Unfortunately, this translates to a poor customer experience with many people deciding that skating is too difficult and painful. I wish rinks in general would do more to ensure the quality of the rental skate experience. That is why I strongly encourage all skaters to get professionally fitted for their own skates if they plan to skate more than a time or two!
I'm not sure if I mentioned this before, but I had a slight sizing issue with the rentals when I first tried ice skating. I suffer from ingrown nails on the "big" toe on each foot, and after an hour my toes were bloodied. The rentals probably needed to be a half size up, but they served their purpose. As you know, I am seeking my own skates now. It's been a couple years since I've been skating because I only have a seasonal rink locally, but I am looking at traveling once a week for lessons until time comes that I move to a city with a rink(move is pending over the next few months to a year). As a diabetic, my doctors have told me that movement is good for me, so I figure(no pun intended) if I have to exercise, might as well be enjoyable.
When I was at my rink, they gave my sister some skates which were like normal shoes with blades on them. No ankle support, the laces were literally shredded then tied into a knot. This was when I started ice skating so I couldn’t even help her. Sometimes I wish ice skating rinks took better care of skates 🤦♀️
Thank you for helping me as always!
I agree that the rinks should take better care of its rental skates, but most won't. That's why I always suggest that you get your own skates from a reputable professional specialty shop!
Our rink is pretty good. They do sharpen the skates. They can't always keep on top of it but they do send small batches of pairs up to the shop for sharpening. Public skate during the week is two hours and fifteen minutes, three and a half hours weekend evenings. During public skate they zam every 1 hour (takes fifteen minutes) and change direction after each zam. Laces kept up on too. They will not let you walk off the rubber padded area. You have to take the skates off to say, go to your car.
You are lucky! Unfortunately, not all rinks are that diligent.
Yeah I worry that the head guy might leave some day, then that diligence is questionable. Though the next guy in line is great also.
The rink I go to is just a seasonal rink that gets built every year. I went for the first time in December and went again 2 more times. Each time I had different struggles in getting out on the ice or away from the wall. I'm not sure if it was the rental skates that were the problem or if it was just me haha, but I do want to buy my own skates. Only problem is I live in a small town so we don't have any skate shops around here..
See if they offer any kind of lessons. They may have a group program or approved coaches that can provide you with private lessons. You really shouldn't be using the wall at all. You will perform better if you skate more consistently, at least while the rink is open in the winter. Most likely the rental skates are not helping either. I have another video about what to do if you don't have a skate shop near you: czcams.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/video.html
The last time I used rental skates, they smelled like something died in them, the laces were waaaaay too long, and skating on them felt like I taped butter knives to my feet. NEVER AGAIN!
Unfortunately, that is pretty common. But, it's important to know that the experience is so much different when you have your own properly fitted skates.
I hear you and feel your pain! I wish that rinks would replace them more often and do proper maintenance!
I was just at an ice arena and got rental skates. Trouble is, I'm at a half size optimally, but they only had full sizes. So I had to go half a size up. That's what the extra sock is for. I wore two socks, so the fit was not bad. Now here's the fun part. The lip around the top of the ankle of the boot actually sliced into my ankle. I still have a cut there a week later. And that was the best skate I tried on, after going through 3 different pairs. Time to get my own skates, eh?
I would recommend that you size down and wear thin socks. But, it may be time to get your own skates!
@Aimée Ricca I mean my skates fit my feet fine but I cannot for the life of me get the ankles tight enough if a little bit of extra padding helps I'm gonna keep doing it. I don't have any goals to compete or really do anything but learn
Have you watched my video about tying skates? czcams.com/video/t4EuFbwl6IU/video.html
Just went ice skating and the rental skates had rust on them. no edges. no ankle support. and no toe pick. I saw people skating with their shoes sideways it was terrible!
Unfortunately, that’s pretty common! It’s so much better to go and get fitted for your own skates 😃
Thanks!! I actually just bought my own skates! but i’ll use this to show off my super cool ice skater knowledge to my friends 😌
Congrats on getting your own skates! Feel free to use the info to impress your friends. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Haha thanks! and no problem, love your vids! Thanks for giving us so much information?
Thank you! You are very welcome!
Such good advice thank you so much! I am looking at buying ice skates tomorrow but there is only a size 4 and I’m a size 3 hope they fit 💗
Remember that skate sizes are not the same as your shoe size. Typically, you will have to size down. Be sure to go to a reputable skate shop with an experience skate tech that knows how to fit you. Good shops can order the appropriate size! Here's another video that can help you: czcams.com/video/DzW_ucCf76o/video.html
Love your videos. Started learning ice skating here!
That's awesome!
Enjoyed the video ! I was impressed with the thoroughness of information - some of these points are pretty nontrivial.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My one, hitting the ice after years and years away...if you used to use hockey skates, make sure you get the same type. You dont want muscle memory to kick in and go full hockey strides, hit a pick on figure skates and utterly eat the ice in a sudden faceplant. I have done this...I dont reccomend 😅
Absolutely! I did a video about the differences between hockey skates and figure skates: czcams.com/video/8EAUs_BDSVw/video.html
Yep, went back to hockey skates and buying a new pair for good soon after. Breaking years of muscle memory wasn't going to happen.
@duncan4260 it’s easier to switch from figure skates to hockey skates.
When I started skating a few years ago I only wore rental skates once. Went and got myself my own pair of skates right after that first time on the ice. Those were definitely better. Skated in beginners hockey skates for about half a season and then got custom fitted skates. Rental skates are just 🤢
Rental skates don't usually provide a great experience.
Hello! I’m a fellow figure skater myself and I wanted to ask you, how do you get yourself to fall? I cannot get myself to go fast enough or do harder stuff because I don’t want to fall. I look around the rink to find many other people falling (hard!) and getting up like it’s nothing when I barely hit my knee and almost cry. Is it just high pain tolerance or are there some tips or tricks? Please tell me your secret!
The first thing we teach skaters is how to fall properly. Was this not taught to you?
It probably was taught to me but I learned how to skate at a very young age then took a break, once I picked up the hobby again I must’ve known how to skate from muscle memory! So, once I picked up the hobby again I must’ve not been taught that.
It's supposed to be the very first thing that a coach teaches.
@Aimée Ricca That doesn't help. I mean great I know how to fall I still don't WANT to fall. Just because you learn it doesn't mean you aren't gonna try to avoid it mentally.
No one wants to fall! But everyone does fall. It helps to get used to it and not fight it. Things we do by instinct to avoid falling can cause injuries worse than actually falling. Just go with it 😉
When I got my ice skates 2 weeks ago ish I wanted the ice flys, but because I told the guy that was helping me In that moment when I was just looking I told him I could do a waltz jump so he recommended the Ella’s or the diamonds but really I needed an emerald or a sparkle snow
You should definitely discuss this with your coach. I don't generally suggest the entry level Riedell skates because I feel there are other options that work better for most skaters. Depending on your size there are options from Edea that are less expensive than the Ice Fly such as the Chorus, Overture, Wave, and Movato. If the shop is an authorized Edea dealer they would better be able to assist you!
@ well, I went to the store not asking for assistance and not knowing there were different levels of ice skates and I thought the ice fly was so pretty, and I wanted it, but I do need entry level skates cus I can bearly do a backwards 2 foot glide
@@Mariannab. Got it! It's best to speak with your coach, group lesson instructor, or the skating director to get a recommendation of the best place to go to purchase skates :)
@ I don’t really have a coach, I just go to free skate and my figure skater Bestie coaches me and she helped me then I got a skate technician to help me
I highly recommend that all skaters work with a professional coach. Figure skating is a sport that requires professional supervision for safety and proper progression.
Odd, my local ice rink told me to ask for my normal shoe size and my group (I was going as a trip) old me it was best to wear thick socks. Edit: my local ice rink gives the skates out for free.
It sounds like they don’t really know that skates run big and should be tight!
In Lithuania the biggest problemis that men skates for figure skating do not exist :( In rental for men they'll give you only ice hockey skates. Also, in sports shops they sell only women skates for figure skating :(
You can always request figure-style skates! In the US, rental figure skates are also in women's sizes. For purchase, you want to go to a speciality store that can order what you need.
I live in a country where ice skating isn‘t as popular and I don‘t have any skate shops near me do you have good websides you could recommend since i‘m not sure if amazon is such a great source for buying my first pair of ice skates
Believe it, or not, it’s not terribly popular in the US either! It can be really difficult to find a good tech no matter where you live! But, if you have an ice rink, chances are there is somewhere you can go! After all, where will you get your skates sharpened and shaped? Check with your coach. And view this video: No Skate Shop Near You? Avoid Expensive Mistakes Buying Ice Skates!
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I’ve been skating 4 months (hockey skates), bought my first pair 3 months ago and found out today they were 4 SIZES too big
Wow! 4 sizes too big! Have you seen my other videos about buying skates?
Ice skating in my country is sth new. So the shoes is..... speechless. It doesnt't have lace to tie on. I mean, NO lace. Well, new design, and I know that the company had tried their best to bring this sport and art to my country.^_^
It very common that rental skates have buckles instead of laces.
@ Ohhh, thank u for the information, thanks to your videos, I found the correct size of the rental skates. Still hadn't got enough saving for a nice pair of skates ^_^
At this point I’ve gone up to the counter 15 times
I know that rental skates can be frustrating! It might be time to get your own skates soon.
1. You rented skates.
Seriously, I get it. You want to try skating out because you aren't sure if it's for you. The problem is rentals are always complete trash. You have a bad experience and think it's not for you. If you can barrow some skates or even get a cheap used pair, you would be way better off. With that used pair you can ensure it has a fresh sharpening on it. Makes all the difference in the world.
I skated for 1.5 hrs today. I’m a beginner and from the start my ankles hurt a little in the skates (specifically the inner ankle bone that kinda protrudes from the side). I ignored it because “it’s supposed to be tight”. After all, I got my feet in and was able to lace it up tightly…..
Well…. I take my rental skates off to find an open blister on that same bony prominence and on the lateral aspect of my lower leg (where the top of the ice skates rested). (Open blisters on the right, hot spots in the same place on the left).
Was that just bad form from my inexperience or can you think of a skate issue that might cause this?
Most likely it was from the rental skate, and/or improper fit and lacing/tying.
I recently watched your other video of the mistakes when buying skates and stated that I had trouble using the skates with laces when I rented them at a rink and you recommended this video.
Would you say I should give the lace skates another try when I buy my own? I was going to buy the kind with buckles but your other video mentioned those aren’t the best. I want something in good quality that would give me the best performance.
Yes, definitely go for skates with laces when purchasing your own! Make sure that you get fitted for your skates by a professional in a specialty shop, rather than purchasing online or in a big box store like Dick's or WalMart.
I wear a woman’s 4 1/2 street shoe, but only a size 3 Reidell skate.
Yes, that’s common!
Hello Aimee, I’ve been having severe pain with wearing a 7 in skates. The weird thing is, it feels snug on the foot and I can wiggle my toes, however, the ball of my angle is being crushed in the boot. Today, I wore padding but it still was being crushed to much. The rest of my foot feels perfectly fine though. Do I need a bigger size? Is the ball of my ankle a little bigger than others?
I'm unsure what the ball of your ankle is. But, it sounds as if you could benefit from getting fitted by a professional tech that can order you the correct size for your foot and shape the boot as necessary for your comfort. I have a video that explains more about how boots are sized here: czcams.com/video/UZH9jBYLm-E/video.html
Once my rental skates had no insoles and the blade was falling of 😭
I’ve seen that happen! I’m sorry you experienced that!
I'd appreciate it if you could help me on this. So i went ice skating for the first time a few days ago and I'm an 8.5 on shoes so I went with an 8. I even tried my friend's 9 to make sure the 8 was not too small. After just 10 minutes both skates were really uncomfortable. they were hurting both sides of my ankles. it felt like my foot was being squished on each side and my blood circulation stooped.
It's hard to tell without seeing the issue. But, if you wore thin socks (that were not bunched up), didn't have your pants tucked into the top of the skates, your toes were brushing the front (but not squished), your foot wasn't sliding around from side to side, and your heel wasn't rising up. and the skates was tied nice and tight, a few things are possible:
1. It could be a broken down boot that wasn't offering enough support for your height, weight, and body composition.
2. The boot could be twisted or the the blade could be torqued.
3. The boot was too narrow for the width of your foot.
4. All of the above.
If you want to keep skating and the rental skates are not working for you, I suggest that you look into getting fitting for your own skates. I have a bunch of videos that can help you here: czcams.com/play/PLhIvo-BmGcaWrdSOyrzbgzakn8HtnAGqV.html
@ thank you! i think it was the rental skates that were no good for support because my friend also had this issue. i will check the other videos out!
You’re welcome! Rental skates can make or break your experience!
I really wanna get my own skates, but my feet are still growing bc im in the pre teen phase of puberty, and it makes me sad that if i buy some for my birthday, i wont use them till next year! Because my birthday is in January, and god knkws if they will still fit me or not! Its scary!
Why not wait until you are ready to skate to purchase them?
I don't know...in here (Italy) they're the same size or a little bit smaller😮
It varies by manufacturer. In North America, most rental skates are produced by Jackson or Riedell.
Hi! Do you think jackson freestyle skates are too advanced for basic 5? Since I only have 1 more level until I'm done with the basic skills portion so I was thinking to just get the freestyles. Is this a bad idea?
It honestly depends! Talk to your coach and get fitted by a professional tech that will help you with recommendations based on your level, age, body composition, and foot shape.
top mistakes when renting rental ice skates: renting the skates
Are Jackson mystique 1490 skates any good?
Jackson Mystique is a beginner skate that offers light support that is appropriate for most basic skills skaters.
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The first mistake is actually using rental ice skates at all. These are always awful. Purchase some decent ice skates.
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this time was just for myself lol don't mind it
Rental skates smell like barf & cheese.
You're not wrong! Sometimes they do!
Hi, I'm from Hanoi, Vietnam and just recently got an interest in ice skating. My city is tropical and only has 1 indoor ice ring, I wear those blue rental skates with black plastic straps and I just got two blisters on the inward side of my foot likely due me being flat footed. There are no shops in the country where I can buy my own skates, so I'm just planning on wearing a tighter size and bring in thinner socks next time. If that doesn't work either, then I guess I will have to skate until blisters turn into calluses 🥲
Blisters result from increased pressure that is more intense for a shorter period of time than the pressure that causes a callus. Blisters do not always become calluses. Blisters and calluses that are untreated may become infected and turn into non-healing wounds. I highly recommend that you look into purchasing skates of your own even if you have to order them. I also suggest that you look into orthopedic insoles. I have another video that may help you: czcams.com/video/MqYmERC5tgk/video.html
@ Thanks. Perhaps I'll get some insoles first
I made the mistake of of getting skates ⛸ that were my shoe size but now I know better
It’s best to always size down! When you’re ready to buy your own pair go and get fitted 😀
@ what about size up? I'm a size 10 shoe so I bought a pair of size 11 skates
Skates run larger so size down. I wear a 9 and my skates are a 6.5
@ So how would I go about that
You should ask at the rink for a recommendation of a skate shop. Ask a coach or the skating director where to go