I did feel that the 133s were an obvious step up from the lower line that included the 117s, 121s, etc. They also were more comfy to walk in and she told me that I walked more naturally in them, though it seems someone said around here recently that they found more comfort in the less expensive boot of a couple they compared so I guess it depends on the person. I preferred the 133s they have a notch at the ankle, a bit higher boot for more support for jumps and such, that rolled collar at the top, and I didn't compare blades but the blade on the 133 might be better? Dunno if it's the same I can't remember. I was deciding between the 121s and the 133s. The lady at the skate shop said the 133s should take me through all my single jumps, though of course I'm sure this varies depending on the skater (I happen to be a lightweight-ish woman, so I can probably get away with more skating on less boot than heavier/taller folks or a guy could). The blade was deemed by my coach to be good for now (I'm a beginner too) and is nicer than the most basic Jackson blade (bigger toe pick, better rocker). I believe they ran me about $162 at my local-ish Rainbo Sports. I've got the Riedell 133s with the Saphire blade that comes on them (I believe you can also upgrade to a different blade-can't remember which-but my skate shop didn't even ask if I wanted to do that). That's a lot cheaper than other intermediate boot/blade combinations, so I recommend the Jacksons because they are a good quality and are less $$$. I am now in Jackson competitors with a Legacy blade - and that's considered an intermediate skate, cost me arond $275 around 5 years ago. That was fine until I started jumping, and had to get better skates because I needed a better toepick and more ankle support. I started off in Riedells, one of their beginner skates (don't remember which one, and they changed model names over the years). Definitely try doing small swizzles to try to get the feeling of how your toes need to be pointed in both positions, if you try to go too wide it will be harder for you at first to bring your legs in, but this will come in time. I think it was because of my lack of strength in my inner thighs. When I first learned swizzles I could not for the life of me pull my feet back together after pushing them out. And believe me, I am a slow learner, so I know exactly what you are going through with the swizzles! Every boot is shaped a bit differently, though, and Riedells have a very deep heel cup, which will cause bumps on your heels if your heels are fairly straight at the back (down the achilles).Ĭongratulations on taking up figure skating at 39 - I was 35 when I first tried it, have been hooked for 8 years. For very narrow feet, Riedell is a good choice. Take a look at the boot & blade combinations. Unless you have very narrow feet, I like Jackson. Keep in mind that your weight has to stay a bit to the back of the blade, and keep your knees slightly bent even as you straighten out your feet and pull in. It's most often caused by looking down and/or bending forward at the waist. The most common problem in bringing the feet back together on forward swizzles is caused by shifting the weight to the front of the blades. This is the result of very open hips, which will be an asset later on! If that is part of the problem, then do the heels touch/toes touch as an exercise before swizzling. This will help you determine if the problem is with your ability to point your toes in. Do this several times while standing as still as possible. Before you do forward swizzles again, just stand still and put your heels together and your toes out (like you are getting ready to start a swizzle).
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