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Old 11-29-2003, 11:03 AM
the old gurl the old gurl is offline
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Daughter's last pair of new skates 3 years ago:

Graf Edmonton Special boots
Graf Diamond blades
Mounting, sharpening, etc included

Total: approx. $1200

No more tendinitis and zip for break-in period: priceless
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Old 12-02-2003, 11:13 AM
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As I was walking out of the Pro shop with my daughters new skates I had a skater say to me, "$500 for a pair of skates, that's not bad!", so I asked her how long she uses a pair of boots - well over a year. My daughter is 7 and needs a new pair of boots every 6 months, and we have YET to be able to keep the same size blade!
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Old 12-02-2003, 08:17 PM
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Gosh, you guys pay $30 or more for sharpening and mounting?! I get mine done very well for $5!!!! And mounting for free!!!
Anyway,
$450 for Graf Edmontons
$300+ for Ultima Vantage blades
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Old 12-02-2003, 09:47 PM
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Canadian dollars!!

Gam 400 boots- $570
for Pattern 99 blades- $570
mounting- $30
sharpening- $8

Needing a new higher end boot (cost more) and new blades after just one year- Bankruptcy (lol)
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Old 12-04-2003, 05:32 AM
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£660 GBP for the boots and about £260 GBP for the blades!

Grinding costs between about £5-£10 and then of course there's the tights, the outfits, the lessons ........


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Old 12-07-2003, 08:39 PM
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Harlick Finalist Boots: $449
Ultima Freestyle Blade: $330
Mounting and waterproofing: $40
New skate bag: $40
New sokers: $10
New guards: $10
New gloves:$4
New CDs: $$$
New FS Card: $96
New Kleenex box: $1
New bunga pads: $20
New...whatever other stuff is kept in my skate bag.... $$$$$$$

Catching and kicking the livin' #&^()@ out of the ******* that stole my skate bag out of my car last month...would be priceless.

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Old 12-07-2003, 10:03 PM
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For PattyP
I once had a car drown in the parking lot of my office building, along with the christmas presents I had stashed away in the trunk. My HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE covered the losses since I had receipts.

The only problem is that they may deduct for depreciation, unless you have replacement-value insurance. In any case, it doesn't hurt to ask.
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Old 12-08-2003, 09:13 AM
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Okay, we just upped the price of my daughters skates - according to the Podiatrist that she saw... she needs orthotics! Anyone here in the US have experience with having insurance pay for these?
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Old 12-08-2003, 09:36 PM
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Unfortunately, they wouldn't pay for mine Wouldn't pay for my dad's either, I don't think, and he doesn't even skate, just needs 'em to walk around. Sorry I don't have better news for you.
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Old 12-08-2003, 10:12 PM
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Our insurance did pay for daughter's orthotics in her shoes, and perhaps would have for skates, but I didn't pursue it.

We opted for Harlick to do a foot mold and make the orthotics. It just seemed easier at the time, and we needed boots quickly.

Although these orthotics worked fine for us, I know some posters did not like their Harlick orthotics. Well, they come right out if they don't work out for you. It seems to me that the orthotics are basically just adding arch support in our case.
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Old 12-11-2003, 11:10 PM
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Mine are Riedell 320's. We paid about $270 for them, around there. First sharpening was free, the 2nd sharpening cost about $8. I got these skates a year and two months ago. Could they last another year or year and a half? Here's hoping!
Unfortunately I wasn't properly fit, and I have very minor foot slippage, but not extreme.

Btw, my mom thought my skates were REALLY expensive. If only she could see what some cost!! It'd make mine look cheap.
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Old 12-12-2003, 05:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Elsy2
We opted for Harlick to do a foot mold and make the orthotics. It just seemed easier at the time, and we needed boots quickly.

Although these orthotics worked fine for us, I know some posters did not like their Harlick orthotics. Well, they come right out if they don't work out for you. It seems to me that the orthotics are basically just adding arch support in our case.
I find that my feet change shape with temperature/weight/the moon so although the orthotics were seriously comfortable on a 'good' day on a 'bad' day they were agony. I've opted to go without on this lot of customs and haven't noticed too much of a problem (I pronate), now if only I could find someone who can put blades on PROPERLY!!!

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Old 12-12-2003, 05:57 AM
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Custom Klingbeils (trip to Aberdeen for fitting): £500
Coronation Ace blades £70 I think.

Love 'em!
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Old 12-13-2003, 07:24 AM
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Custom Harlicks, very stiff w/ orthotic soles: ~$850
MK Pro blades: $150 (cheapo)
I need new boots again!
Landing a double salchow beyond the age of 35, "priceless".

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