Question: Should a Figure Skater Purchase New or Used Figure Skates?
Is it okay to purchase used figure skating boots or blades?
Answer: Good used figure skates can be okay sometimes, especially if a figure skater is a beginner.
Know About Brands and Models of Figure Skates:
Be sure you know a bit about the brand or model of skates you buy if you purchase used figure skates.
Get Advice:
Ask a figure skating coach for suggestions on what kind of boots or blades to look for.Don't Buy Cheap Ice Skates:
Sometimes good used boots and blades are better than inexpensive or low quality figure skate sets or packages. An “unwritten rule” in the ice skating world that is passed on to those new to the sport is that cheap boots and blade sets that are sold at sporting good stores or department stores are not acceptable.
Ask Questions and Look For Quality:
Make sure that the used figure skating boot has support left in it and the blades have some sharpening life in the them. Make sure the boots fit properly. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the used boots or blades.
