I got my new skates!! And they rock! - Page 3

doubletoe · #51 04-02-2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blosmbubbs

Ok everybody here is my experience with breaking in different boots. With Harlicks I left the top two hooks undone for about a week then left only the top one for another week. Then as soon as they were a little broken in I would lace them to the top. The reason for that is because they were so stiff you couldn't lace them to the top and still be able to skate. With Grafs I left the top two undone and went on the ice and couldn't really skate it was too wobbly so I tied it up one more hook and it was a little better. These boots are so different that you need to lace them up right away cause they aren't as stiff. Hope it helps.

Did the Grafs break down sooner than the Harlicks? How did you like them?

doubletoe · #52 04-02-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by icedancer2

It's true, they are all good.

Another interesting thing about Teri is that Mr. SP-Teri (Spiteri) used to work as a bootmaker for Harlick and then started his own company in the early to mid-60's, so really I think that Teri's are just Harlicks with a bigger toe-box (and for me, a little bit cheaper!)

I had a conversation with Bryan Spiteri at Nationals in Portland this year and mentioned that my dad had custom Harlicks made in the early '60s -- he got all excited and told me that his grandfather probably made my dad's boots. I thought that was pretty awesome.

Cool! Last year I monopolized George Spiteri for an hour at my boot fitting (I still haven't bought the new boots since I don't need them yet, but I wanted to meet him and have him fit me!). It was fascinating to download all of his knowledge about boots!

AnnM · #53 04-05-2005, 11:53 AM

I just picked up my new Super-Teris over the weekend. I had planned on using my old MK Pro blades from my previous Super-Teris, but they were too short for the new boots. So now I have new blades, Coronation Aces, as well. Skating on Sunday was definitely an adventure --- all I can say is "ouch!". I only laced up to the second hook; tonight I'll probably go up to the third. Apart from the right blade, which feels like it's not mounted right for me, I luv my new skates. The rolled top and center lace hook were not standard feature on my old Super-Teris, so I'm thrilled about the redesign. No horizontal bruises or cuts!

I got fitted at SP-Teri for both pairs of boots and I have to chime in with everyone who has mentioned how cool and helpful George, Bryan, and Aaron are.

frvanilla · #54 04-21-2005, 11:55 PM

Add me to the list as well!

I got my new Risport Super Cristallo boots and new Wilson Coronation Comet blades just yesterday and today is my day 1 on the ice with them.

I was anxious. I had a completely BIZZARE experience breaking in my old pair of Risport Etoile which I have for 5 years. The right foot kept bugging me after thery've been worn for 3 years and my left foot's pinky toes got squeezed very badly.

But my new pair of skates DON'T HURT A BIT!
I feel very comfortable on my new skates. They are stiff, but they don't hurt. The only part that bothers me is the tongue, but I don't need to put cosmetic sponges on top of the spot (yet... touchwood). I was worrying about the larger toepicks before I skated but they are not a problem at all.

When I bought these skates, I had my ankles and the bunions above the arch punched out (sorry, don't know what they are called). And the fitter heated up the boots and had me walked on them for a while and I guess that really helps.

I should say today I'm able to do most of the stuff. I hope this is a good start and it's going uphill from here.

Mrs Redboots · #55 04-22-2005, 06:12 AM

Have just made an appointment with our fitter for tomorrow morning - wish me luck!

angelskates · #56 04-22-2005, 06:32 AM

Good Luck Mrs Redboots!

I'm sure I don't need to ask you to keep us up to date - you surely will!

jazzpants · #57 04-22-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Redboots

Have just made an appointment with our fitter for tomorrow morning - wish me luck!

I hope you'll enjoy your fitting experience and soon-to-be brand spankin' new boots! (You sure you don't want to be talked into custom boots in red suede or leather?)

Mrs Redboots · #58 04-22-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzpants

(You sure you don't want to be talked into custom boots in red suede or leather?)

Quite sure, thanks! I could, however, very easily be talked into going for MK Dance blades... we shall see!

jazzpants · #59 04-22-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrs Redboots

Quite sure, thanks! I could, however, very easily be talked into going for MK Dance blades... we shall see!

Okay! How about "You only live once!!! Why not?"

Then again, I didn't go all the way "bling-bling" when I bought my purple boots and said "Let's get gold colored MK Gold Stars. Reality about finances set in...

(But my coaches would have LOVED it!!!)

Or you could justify that you've improved so much in your skating that you deserve better equipment to keep improving...

Mrs Redboots · #60 04-23-2005, 10:10 AM

Well, what I have got (and they are on my feet as I type this, although they really aren't going to be a problem to break in) are Gam Spectra 0700s, which is the current version of what I had before, with John Watts dance blades attached. That is one level up from the blades I had before - rather what I was hoping for.

Husband retains his boots, which are only "half worn", according to our fitter, but has now changed to Coronation Dance blades from the very elderly Coronation Aces he had before.

Tomorrow morning should be interesting.....

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