dak_rbb
09-02-2007, 10:11 AM
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum--hope I'm doing this right.
Anyway, I’m purchasing new skates for my daughter who is 6 years old. She’s been skating 1.5 years and is working on little single jumps, spirals, spins, etc. She takes a group lesson (just starting Freestyle 3) and a private and we skate 3-4 times/week. Our skate fitter recommended the Jackson Classique (size 12.5 C) which I ordered, but now I’m having second thoughts. Everyone else she skates with seems to have the Freestyle which is one step up. The blade would be the same and the fitter feels that she doesn’t need the better Freestyle boot at her size. Her coach wanted us to ask about the Freestyle, but seems willing to go with either.
So, anyone have any strong opinions about this? The difference in price isn’t a big deal at this point. Will she do better and progress faster with the better boot or does it really matter at her level? Thanks!
I'm new to this forum--hope I'm doing this right.
Anyway, I’m purchasing new skates for my daughter who is 6 years old. She’s been skating 1.5 years and is working on little single jumps, spirals, spins, etc. She takes a group lesson (just starting Freestyle 3) and a private and we skate 3-4 times/week. Our skate fitter recommended the Jackson Classique (size 12.5 C) which I ordered, but now I’m having second thoughts. Everyone else she skates with seems to have the Freestyle which is one step up. The blade would be the same and the fitter feels that she doesn’t need the better Freestyle boot at her size. Her coach wanted us to ask about the Freestyle, but seems willing to go with either.
So, anyone have any strong opinions about this? The difference in price isn’t a big deal at this point. Will she do better and progress faster with the better boot or does it really matter at her level? Thanks!