Boots and Blades
Buying the correct boots and blades for figure skating is the most important decision a skater can make. Take time to learn how to make the best choice before purchasing figure skates. This section will help you make that choice.
Before You Buy Figure Skates
This article will help a new or prospective figure skater purchase his or her first pair of skates.
This article will help a new or prospective figure skater purchase his or her first pair of skates.
How to Lace Figure Skates
Correct lacing of figure skates is very important and must be done a certain way.
Correct lacing of figure skates is very important and must be done a certain way.
A Little Blade Advice! - By Ice Skate Technician, Geoff Hébert
Ice skate technician, Geoff Hébert, has written an article called A Little Blade Advice! The goal of his article is help skaters understand all the different blade options that are available for figure skaters.
Ice skate technician, Geoff Hébert, has written an article called A Little Blade Advice! The goal of his article is help skaters understand all the different blade options that are available for figure skaters.
How Often Should Figure Skating Blades Be Sharpened?
This short article addresses how often a figure skater should sharpen his or her skates.
This short article addresses how often a figure skater should sharpen his or her skates.
Favorite Figure Skating Boots and Blades
This is a list of the favorite figure skating boots and blades used and purchased by figure skaters. If you buy a new or used boot and blade, look for one of these brands.
This is a list of the favorite figure skating boots and blades used and purchased by figure skaters. If you buy a new or used boot and blade, look for one of these brands.
How to Measure Feet For Figure Skating Boots - From Skater's Edge
In this video, Robert Hineline, owner of Skater's Edge, shows customers how to measure their feet for custom or stock figure skating boots.
In this video, Robert Hineline, owner of Skater's Edge, shows customers how to measure their feet for custom or stock figure skating boots.
How to Make a Foot Mold for Custom Figure Skating Boots - From Skater's Edge
In this video, Robert Hineline, of Skater's Edge, shows customers how to use a foam foot mold when ordering custom figure skating boots.
In this video, Robert Hineline, of Skater's Edge, shows customers how to use a foam foot mold when ordering custom figure skating boots.
Review of Lake Placid Elite Leather Figure Skates
Lake Placid Elite leather figure skates are a "higher end" version of entry level figure skates. The skates can be purchased at most major discount stores and online.
Lake Placid Elite leather figure skates are a "higher end" version of entry level figure skates. The skates can be purchased at most major discount stores and online.
American Athletic Figure Skates
The American Athletic brand of figure skates are inexpensive entry level ice skates that can be purchased at most major sporting goods stores. This article reviews the product.
The American Athletic brand of figure skates are inexpensive entry level ice skates that can be purchased at most major sporting goods stores. This article reviews the product.
Review of Paramount Figure Skating Blades
Paramount figure skating blades are considered by some to be the most advanced figure skating blades available.
Paramount figure skating blades are considered by some to be the most advanced figure skating blades available.
Review of GAM Model G-10 Blades
GAM Model G-10 blades are used by advanced figure skaters who are working on double and triple jumps.
GAM Model G-10 blades are used by advanced figure skaters who are working on double and triple jumps.
Review of the K-Pick® Figure Skating Blade
K-Pick® figure skating blades help figure skaters with toe jumps. The blade gives skaters confidence and a better grip into the ice as they launch into jumps.
K-Pick® figure skating blades help figure skaters with toe jumps. The blade gives skaters confidence and a better grip into the ice as they launch into jumps.
Jackson Figure Skates
Jackson Skates are a favorite for figure skaters of all levels. The price of Jackson Skates is reasonable and there are so many different models to choose from.
Jackson Skates are a favorite for figure skaters of all levels. The price of Jackson Skates is reasonable and there are so many different models to choose from.
Review of Jackson Softec Figure Skates
Softec figure skates make it possible to skate for hours in a comfortable boot.
Softec figure skates make it possible to skate for hours in a comfortable boot.
Review of Jackson Freestyle Skates
The Jackson Freestyle boot and blade combination figure skate is a good choice for ice skaters who are beginning to master single jumps, double jumps, and most spins. The price is reasonable and the quality of the boot is a good choice for many figure skaters.
The Jackson Freestyle boot and blade combination figure skate is a good choice for ice skaters who are beginning to master single jumps, double jumps, and most spins. The price is reasonable and the quality of the boot is a good choice for many figure skaters.
Jackson Ultima ProFlex Boot System
The Jackson Ultima ProFlex Boot is a hinged boot that is designed to reduce joint injuries. It allows competitive skaters to flex their ankles and cushion their landings. With the hinged design, a skater can land with his or her heel high in the air, increasing the landing time and resulting in a lot less stress on the knees, hips and spine.
The Jackson Ultima ProFlex Boot is a hinged boot that is designed to reduce joint injuries. It allows competitive skaters to flex their ankles and cushion their landings. With the hinged design, a skater can land with his or her heel high in the air, increasing the landing time and resulting in a lot less stress on the knees, hips and spine.
Review of Harlick Figure Skating Boots
A skater can't go wrong if he or she purchases Harlick skating boots. Both custom and stock boots are available.
A skater can't go wrong if he or she purchases Harlick skating boots. Both custom and stock boots are available.
Review of the "Freedom Blade"
The "Freedom Blade" gives ice skaters the freedom to achieve elements that seem impossible on traditional figure skating blades.
The "Freedom Blade" gives ice skaters the freedom to achieve elements that seem impossible on traditional figure skating blades.
Skater's Edge - An Ice Skating Shop on Wheels
Skater's Edge is the first and only mobile figure skating store in the United States. The company provides figure and hockey skate sharpening and boot and blade sales and repair. The mobile store is owned and operated by Robert and Cathy Hineline.
Skater's Edge is the first and only mobile figure skating store in the United States. The company provides figure and hockey skate sharpening and boot and blade sales and repair. The mobile store is owned and operated by Robert and Cathy Hineline.
Colorado Skate Tech and Rich Griffin Skating Boot and Blade Services
Colorado Skate Tech is owned and operated by Richard Griffin. Rich is a figure skating coach who has serviced the needs of figure skaters in Colorado for over twenty-five years.
Colorado Skate Tech is owned and operated by Richard Griffin. Rich is a figure skating coach who has serviced the needs of figure skaters in Colorado for over twenty-five years.
Buying the Right Figure Skates for Your Child
I wrote this article for U.S. Figure Skating's Basic Skills Parents Page. This article will assist you in purchasing figure skates.
I wrote this article for U.S. Figure Skating's Basic Skills Parents Page. This article will assist you in purchasing figure skates.
How To Buy Figure Skates
This is a link from Dick's Sporting Goods that gives basic information on how to select figure skates.
This is a link from Dick's Sporting Goods that gives basic information on how to select figure skates.
The Sharper Edge
The Sharper Edge is a full service skate shop offering a large selection of boots, blades, apparel and skate essentials. The company also operates a web store.
The Sharper Edge is a full service skate shop offering a large selection of boots, blades, apparel and skate essentials. The company also operates a web store.