If I want to try figure skating would the $30 range skates like the American Athletic 552 (Mens)....?

give me the same idea of what it is like as a more expensive ($150+) skate would? Is there a big difference? Aside from this type, would you recommend any other low range men's figure skate?

If I want to try figure skating would the $30 range skates like the American Athletic 552 (Mens)....?
In my opinion, I think starting out with the skates of that brand is perfect! When I started skating, I began with a 30 dollars pair. It provided me with great balance for a begginer. But then, as I got to higher level, I quickly outdated the skates until a point that the boots ripped apart during my Toe Loop. That's when I switched to a more expensive pair.





If you can't skate comfortably on the beginner's skate. You have a good chance of falling on the expensive pair. Because technically, beginner's skates are flatter and longer, giving you more balance practice and slower speed. Expensive skates are designed to be shorter and more curved. They are for experienced skaters because they tend to jump and spin at fast speed.
Reply:I have tried to $30 skates, and after you get more advanced you do not have enough in ankle support. so I suggest that you should get a more expensive pair to last a long time.
Reply:You can start with those or even try any Jackson brand skate to find out if you like skating or not. The boots and blades are what changes when moving up levels because you begin to more difficult stuff like jumping where you a good support boot. Blades, you will learn, can help you learn your edges so you can stick jumps, learn stroking and all other kinds of stuff.
Reply:If you just want to try skating, and only plan to do this for fun, then a good quality first boot-and-blade combination would be the Softecs, which retail for around $60. I'll give links, below, which will help.





The thing about cheap skates, even for beginners, is that so often I hear beginners say they can't skate. They couldn't stop. They couldn't stand up. Their ankles hurt, their feet hurt - and it's usually not them. It's those darn cheap skates!





The Jacksons are the first "cheap" skate that I feel actually offer enough support. They also don't require much, or any, break in time (unlike normal skates), so they are comfortable right off the bat.





They'll take you right up through the first levels of skating, with proper support, and without having to invest too much money into equipment. Later on, once you get past the basic stuff, if you decide you want to take lessons, you may need new skates. These are just for recreational, and just for beginners. But they'll work well.
Reply:Another good boot would be the Risport Laser its a bit expensive but it is a good boot for beginners. I used to use it.
Reply:I do not suggest going with those skates because they are a cheap brand and are not very decent skates. Even though you would be a beginning skater those skates aren't very good skates. A decent beginner pair of skates is going to cost you about $100. I would suggest Riedell Red Ribbon http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.htm... the Riedell Blue Ribbon http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.htm... or the Jackson Marquis http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames... I would also suggest going to your local pro shop to be fitted for skates, and not buying online because different brand skates run in different sizes, and are also different than your street shoe size.
Reply:In my opinion, I don't think they would be the same as the $150 and up ones, they would though be good for testing to see if you would like to continue figure skating.
Reply:from my experience, i would definitly say to go with the $30 ones frist. it will give you an overall feel of a figure skate, but once you get into some more serious jumps, they wont be able to handle them, and thats when youre going to need the more advanced kind. i had bought some cheap skates when i first began, not knowing a lot about skates. then did work really nice for me as i began. then once i got a coach and began things like my loop, lutz, etc. i invested in a good pair. good luck, and hope your skating goes great! =)



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