reidell 2010 and 1310 LS - Page 2

sk8tmum · #26 07-31-2009, 03:21 PM

DD has the old Gold Stars. They are, like the ones you are contemplating, rated for doubles etc. She doesn't do them. BUT: she's very tall and very long legged. Because of her height and weight (about 125) she needed the additional support and structure of the stiffer boots. She broke them in in a month, has beautiful deep knee bends, and our fitter just looked at them, and they've got to be replaced in the new year - which gives us about 24 months in them, skating 5 times a week.

So. Part of the equation (if it's not too personal

) - is your own height and weight.

(P.S., she's going to Riedell lightweights as she's moving up to the Gold Seals and wants to balance out the weight of the heavier blades with a lighter boot)

twokidsskatemom · #27 07-31-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaraSkates

Bringing this back to the top because I have a question about these boots and looking for others opinions..

So I've been in Riedells from the beginning, they work for my feet because you can get them split width for no extra fee. My current pair is the now discontinued Silver Stars which I've had for almost 18months and should have replaced at 12 (didn't skate much over the winter). I went to my fitter last night and tried on the 1310s, he didn't have the 2010s in my size in stock.

My question: Which boot would be better for a 19yo working on Novice MIF, Juvenile FS and Bronze Dances (hoping to test those soon!)? I killed my current pair and I'm using tape to hold them together through a competition next week. I'm leaning towards the 2010s, just because the 1310s don't feel very stiff at all. However, the 2010s are designed for skaters doing double axels, I'm never going to get there. I have very strong singles, good spins, and I work hard on moves and I do work on axels and the beginning doubles. During the summer and Christmas break I skate 8-10 hours a week, during the school year it's more like 2-5 a week.

I wish I could give you more information. My DD is working on the same things you are, and she loves her 1310s.She hasnt broken them down and this is her second pair already, outgrew first pair.How ever she is 10 and might weigh 70bls soaking wet.I have never felt the other ones, so I dont know if there is a real difference in stiffness.She skates around 10 hours a week year around.
I know I would rather buy new boots more often than use something that is too stiff. I wish I could offer more advice...

CaraSkates · #28 07-31-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8tmum

DD has the old Gold Stars. They are, like the ones you are contemplating, rated for doubles etc. She doesn't do them. BUT: she's very tall and very long legged. Because of her height and weight (about 125) she needed the additional support and structure of the stiffer boots. She broke them in in a month, has beautiful deep knee bends, and our fitter just looked at them, and they've got to be replaced in the new year - which gives us about 24 months in them, skating 5 times a week.

So. Part of the equation (if it's not too personal

) - is your own height and weight.

(P.S., she's going to Riedell lightweights as she's moving up to the Gold Seals and wants to balance out the weight of the heavier blades with a lighter boot)

This sounds more like me. I've got very long, muscular legs. When I tried on the 1310s they just didn't feel as though they would have enough support for me. I could bend very easily already. I broke my last pair of Silver Stars in in a week - I was doing singles through loop the first two hours in them and all my spins and jumps by the end of the week. My fitter said the 1310s are only a little stiffer then the Silver Stars. If I had not been away at college and only skating 2 hours a week the majority of the school year I don't think they would have lasted. As it is, I can feel them break down each day. I'm keeping my MK Professional blades as I've been in them for 4.5 years and love them. I'm really looking forward to the lightweight boot!

twokidsskatemom - I am twice the size of your daughter lol and 5' 6" so a bit bigger.

sk8tmum · #29 07-31-2009, 04:38 PM

OKay, from our fitter: the ones that replaced the Gold Stars are the same stiffness and structure as the Gold Stars, but, much lighter; you don't even need to move to the lightweight series to drop weight.

It's funny you mention Silver Stars. I questioned the Gold Stars when he put them on her feet, and asked about the Silver ones, because of her skating level. I got that "look", and was told she would break down the Silver ones within 3 months. The Gold Stars would last. He was certainly right about them working well!

CaraSkates · #30 08-11-2009, 03:35 PM

I ended up with the 2010s as my coach informed me he thought I would break down the 1310s way too fast doing Novice MIF in them. My old blades (MK Professionals that I'm sure will only last this year, they are already 3.5 years old) were mounted to them last night and I skated in them this morning. They are the comfiest new skates I've ever had!! Stiff but I could still do crossovers, powerpulls, perimeter stroking, cross strokes, counters, etc in them.

Only issue - I think the left blade is mounted incorrectly though as I'm having trouble hitting the outside edge. I can force it but my foot was tired afterwards and it just didn't feel right to me. At first I thought it might be because my turns/edges are just much stronger on my right foot but it just doesn't seem quite right. I've been skating 5.5 years, I should be able to manage the right entrance into a scratch spin! Hopefully I can get that fixed tomorrow night since I have lessons Thursday. Otherwise, I love them.

mariana · #31 09-06-2009, 05:10 PM

Hi!
I'm taking classes in ice skating and I want to buy a skate.
My teacher pointed out the Riedell 910 LS.
Does anyone know?
And what boot is similar to this?

ps: I'm Brazilian and I'm not fluent in English.

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