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[Robert]

I'm going to get myself some ice skates! Over here they are much more expensive due too Hockey not being a popular sports and everyone says get them from America or Canada they are much cheaper even with postage plus there is more variety

Anyway I want your opinions on what ice skates would be ideal for me, I have just about mastered rental skates and I can skate round in circles i can't stop yet xD So I want some that are beginner skates so I can get use to them if you think thats right?

I am a size 7.5 in a UK shoe size so should i get that size or shall i go 1 size up or down? Also i am willing to spend around $60 for the skates and as for which make all i know is ccm is a popular make xD

So yeah link me to good ones from American/Canadian stores please xD

[sarah.]

According to google, that'd be US size 8-8.5 >_>

[Christopher Robin]

I'm going to get myself some ice skates! Over here they are much more expensive due too Hockey not being a popular sports and everyone says get them from America or Canada they are much cheaper even with postage plus there is more variety

Anyway I want your opinions on what ice skates would be ideal for me, I have just about mastered rental skates and I can skate round in circles i can't stop yet xD So I want some that are beginner skates so I can get use to them if you think thats right?

I am a size 7.5 in a UK shoe size so should i get that size or shall i go 1 size up or down? Also i am willing to spend around $60 for the skates and as for which make all i know is ccm is a popular make xD

So yeah link me to good ones from American/Canadian stores please xD

Mission v9 or v8 8.5 EE skates are what I use. 8.5 in Canadian size... Skate sizes are bigger than shoe sizes. Go for missions, haven't failed me yet.

[Robert]

Mission v9 or v8 8.5 EE skates are what I use. 8.5 in Canadian size... Skate sizes are bigger than shoe sizes. Go for missions, haven't failed me yet.

Ok I looked them up they are way too expensive for me! xD also what's the difference between EE and D?

[fred]

good luck getting a decent pair for 60$

[Robert]

good luck getting a decent pair for 60$

lol ok I suppose that isn't much but ok if i had no budget what would be affordable but good xD

[pyke]

Ok I looked them up they are way too expensive for me! xD also what's the difference between EE and D?

Width I believe. Anyway... ccm or bauer, most other brands are overly pricey

[Robert]

Ok so I might stick to ccm like everyone else xD

[Christopher Robin]

Width I believe. Anyway... ccm or bauer, most other brands are overly pricey

Missions aren't... Got mine for like $120.

Ok I looked them up they are way too expensive for me! xD also what's the difference between EE and D?

EE is wider. And how much are you looking to pay? What are they for?

[Robert]

Missions aren't... Got mine for like $120.
EE is wider. And how much are you looking to pay? What are they for?

Ok I suppose i could save up to like $180 max, They are mainly for just general ice skating with the possibility of actually hockey in the future once I learn to stop and am more confident xD

[Hawk]

Don't skimp on the skates. All I have to say.

[Robert]

Don't skimp on the skates. All I have to say.

What does that mean exactly? o.o

[Christopher Robin]

What does that mean exactly? o.o

Don't buy really cheap skates, or your feet will hate you. I love my skates...


http://images.google...ttp...=off&sa=G

Nike: Quests... Check em out, DEFINATELY in your price range, and I love mine. But that may/may not be good size for you. Check it out.

[Robert]

Don't buy really cheap skates, or your feet will hate you. I love my skates...
http://images.google...ttp...=off&sa=G

Nike: Quests... Check em out, DEFINATELY in your price range, and I love mine. But that may/may not be good size for you. Check it out.

Nope they waaaay to big for me xD i'm a uk size 7.5 shoe size so thats US 8.5 shoe size xD They do look very nice though for that price range!

[Christopher Robin]

Yeah... Those are the ones I got xD Not Missions I'm sure you can find a smaller pair online somewhere...

[Hawk]

What does that mean exactly? o.o

Pomroy got it. Avoid cheap skates, your feet will thank you.

I have CCM Vectors. Not sure on the exact model number, but they are good. They are kinda damaged from two/three years of playing, but they still are in okay shape. I just need to replace the plastic/blade underneath the boot/whatever you put your foot in, nothing major.

The two things which you should -not- be cheap on are:
1) Skates
2) Cup - Protect the mini-Roberts.

Edited by Hawk, 30 April 2007 - 04:17 PM.

[pyke]

I'd probably buy a second hand pair personally xD . Cheaper and they are easier to use from the get go

[Hawk]

I'd probably buy a second hand pair personally xD . Cheaper and they are easier to use from the get go

Already broken in

[Robert]

Already broken in

Thats true xD I guess I shall have a look around from some cheap used pairs in my size but if I have no look I shall look for a new pair Thanks for your help you guys