hii ! I was wondering what size did you buy them? Are they bigger than your actual feet sizes or maybe smaller ?

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Ah so these actually were a little too big at a size 8, really should have gotten a 7.5. My street shoe size is a US 9/9.5 so you should expect to get skates around 1.5 to 2 sizes smaller. There's a conversion chart on Jackson's website but I would suggest going to a proper fitter 🥰

@akishaji

2 жыл бұрын

@@MindfulBanter Ok thank you so much for answering ! 🥰

@leacarpentier3349

2 жыл бұрын

Hey i got mine in size 5 1/2 and they were waaaaaaaay too small on one foot for me, im a size us 5, i just return them and i hope size 6 would fit

@meliss9536

2 жыл бұрын

I’m an 8 in street shoes and was told either a 7 or 6.5 (since people’s feet are usually 2 different sizes) was good for me, the man who fit me who is an expert who’d ears with olympians etc ultimately put me in a 6.5 and they have been so comfy.

@MW-ik6wn

Жыл бұрын

For me they were really small and tight,the chart suggests you can go half a size smaller but I disagree

Great video! Best review here on KZread. I’ve found a few ice skate coaches videos here, but they weren’t straight to the point. Kudos to you!

I was deciding just last night about whether I should get the Artiste or the Freestyle but ultimately decided to sleep on it, and then I wake up to this video! Just the advice I needed!

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh perfect timing!

Hey, nice review of Jackson Artistes :) So many good points! I've been satisfied with mine, to support and everything. I've done edges, simple spins and jumps. I am a very small, light weight adult skater. Thank you for your fine explanation, clear talk and good points

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

It's great when your skates work for you 🥰 Thanks for watching!

Two videos in one week?! The algorithm gods have blessed us!

@MindfulBanter, this was very helpful. I am very nervous about buying inexpensive beginner skates from all brands, due both to my weight(which is a bit on the heavy side, at 300 lb) and not wanting to buy another pair in a year due to financial concerns. I'm planning to budget about $400-$500 max, so I have options. I also have issues with ingrown nails, so I need a wider/stretched toe box. Hopefully, I can find a good balance at my first fitting next month.

This was a very informative video. I have Mystiques, and they are not that supportive, but I am just a recreational adult skater that has recently enrolled in Adult Canskate here in Canada. My Jackson Freestyles have arrived and I will soon move on to those. My goals are to be as proficient as possible in Ice Dance. In an effort to save money over time, I also have the Jackson Supreme Low Cut Dance boot with the Apex Dance blade that I can eventually graduate to. They are far too stiff for my current level, however I can look forward to moving up to them in a few years. Thanks for your video, as it is very helpful to us older skaters who have little to no idea where to start.

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Whew even I can't quite break in the supremes yet! Happy skating 😇

Artiste was my first skate too, and it was awesome. Tbh, i do not skate a lot (like dedicated, since i am also working) but I've tried taking lessons using this and i am currently at Freestyle 1. My Artiste is currently 2 or 3 years old (minus the pandemic year, probably my last skate was first quarter of 2020). This helps me learn how to skate, and I've also tried jumping with this skates and learned how to do a single loop. As of now, this year, rinks here in our country are going to open and i will be using them for the first time by the end of the month and i hope it still holds 😆. I'm going to upgrade my skates to Edea Chorus soon 👍 You've got a new subscriber!!!😄👍

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Yay congrats on your improvement (and the rinks opening up) and thanks for subscribing!

yess i needed this, thank you :))

A very informative piece if review. Thank you very much. And what are your thoughts on Moxi ice skates?

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

I've never seen them in person, but based on videos, they look a little flimsy, not very padded, maybe even a little uncomfortable? If it's the same boot they use for roller, I wouldn't buy them... For that price point there are just so many reputable figure skating brands where the skates can last you a while.

thank you for your suggestion. I am still deciding what I wanted to do. I just bought recently the Jackson Artiste (1 month ago) and based on your review I already want to change for the Freestyle. My only concern would be the height of the heel , on the Freestlyle they are higher, aren't they? would I find my balance ??etc.. I am in stage of learning but my goal is do jumps and fancy spins lol. thank you!

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not too sure about the heel height, but you should adjust just fine if you're switching from a Jackson boot to another Jackson boot. If you were switching to Edea maybe it would be an issue.

hello, loved the video! I'm a 5'9" 16 year and just started skating a little over 3 months ago, and skate 1-2 times a week. I have just begun to learn 2 foot turns, backwards crossovers, and waltz jumps. I have never owned my own pair of ice skates (just used the sucky rentals), so what skates would you recommend for me?

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on making such good progress! Since you're already learning jumps and a bit tall, I would suggest getting something like the Jackson Freestyles so you can have them for a year or 2. Definitely look to see if there is a pro shop near you to get properly fitted 😊

@meghanquaranta6200

Жыл бұрын

@@MindfulBanter thank you, that definitely helps! I did some more research on them, and am planning on buying them! I don't know if you have any experience with it, but do you know anything about the jackson mark ii blades that they come pre-mounted on? should they work for my level? thanks again! 😁

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

They'll be fine for a while, but you may find them to be too flat at some point. Most people I know ended up switching the blade if they notice it holding them back.

Jackson artiste is my first ice scate and i have been scating with them for 6 years now This year i have started doing single jumps with it and At the past one of the boot's plastic part has fell off but we got it fixed... now its fine They are comfortable But i guess not so supportive for jumps like she says in the video But for scating skills and spins it is enough for you to bring u to a pretty professional level But u should know that after about 5 years the plastic part will probably seperate.. most of my scater friends also experienced it So this is a fact for jacksons in general Because of this i would suggest edea scates.. they are better for material quality but sadly with a less affordable price (":

Can we do a Waltz Jump with these skates? it is my ( first small ) goal , starting my journey at 39 y.o . thank you!

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Yes waltz jump should be fine for a little while 😊 They will start breaking down once you start jumping so it'll be important to get ready for new skates when you get there!

@juliamartynowski6391

9 ай бұрын

@@MindfulBanterDid you have the experience of the tongue getting creases from bending? Obviously you have to do deep knee bends. I wore them once and they got some minor, slight creases. Is this normal for these kind of boots?

Hi Jada. I am currently skating in Mystiques just because I need to build strength in my ankles. I am an adult skater weighing about 145 and I am a male. They are easy to tie up and provide enough support for the basic fundamentals. I also have the Jackson Freestyles, but have changed the blade to the Apex Dance because this is where my focus lies. Do you think that I should hold off skating in the Freestyles until I have developed some confidence and balance, or should I try them out. I have only just started with a coach, but have skated recreationally so I am not an absolute beginner. Thanks

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see an issue either way. You can develop ankle strength in Freestyles through how you tie your skates, but the blade might be an extra new thing you might not benefit from as much. Your coach will know if your Mystiques are holding you back--that's when I would switch.

@garysimkins2179

2 жыл бұрын

@@MindfulBanter Thanks.

@garysimkins2179

2 жыл бұрын

@@MindfulBanter Hi Jada, I have been really enjoying skating in the Freestyles, I love the support and I have had three sessions with a coach and in the third session really started to feel comfortable in the Apex Dance Blade. The fact that the edges are slightly tapered takes some getting used to, but once you do, it's heaven. Happy Skating and good luck with School.

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! They really are good blades, aren't they?

I am looking to by my first figureskate boots, but I can already skate, I would say I am pretty confident in normal skating, I can do some overlapping and tried a bit of turns. Which shoe would you recommend? I would devinetley start to learn how to jump so this shoe doesn't really suit me right?

@MindfulBanter

6 ай бұрын

Depends on so many factors, but I wouldn't start with these if you can already do some basics. Maybe Freestyles if you want to stick with Jacksons

Hey there! :) I just ordered mine and I hope they fit because in the area are no ice skate shops. Usually I wear a 7, sometimes 7.5 (depends on the shoe, for example on New Balance I wear a 7) and I have ordered a size 6. These are my first good skates as I used to skate on some cheap 25 $ Decathlon skates (which had 240 mm inside). I hope I made a good choice. Finding the right ones is a huge struggle :(

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

I hope they work out for you 😊 happy skating!

What's a good place to get after that?

So I've been skating in my jackson artises got about a year or so. In that year I passed pre pre lim mifs, prelim dances and going to pass pre bronze soon. I've also competed solo dance in them. Do you think the edges are able to be really deep on this boot/blade? Or is it holding me back? Thanks!

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

Ehh you don't need super deep edges until silver/pre-gold dances, but I'd argue you could benefit from a lower cut boot.

@bigbruhmoment9492

Жыл бұрын

@Mindful Banter one more question if you don't mind. In solo dance competition, an edge doesn't count unless its deep. Do you think the blade isn't letting me get deep enough? I noticed everyone else had dance blades.

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

Possibly, but it could also be your technique. Do you feel like you get enough knee bend to deepen your edge? Obviously, if you're gonna replace the boot, I'd upgrade the whole setup

@bigbruhmoment9492

Жыл бұрын

@@MindfulBanter don't think so. Passed all prelim dances with honors with those skates. I have a feeling that these skates weren't meant to tip as far as I need them to 😬

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not if you're passing tests with honors 😅 Might be time to upgrade!

Hello! I know u will probably not amswer, but if my weight is around 30 kilogrames or 66 pounds( i don' t know if I transform it well) can I do waltz jumps in these skates? I had skates that my coach said that I can't do anything in them so she said I should buy Artiste skates. I am learning how to do Waltz jumps so is it ok to do it in Artiste?

@MindfulBanter

6 ай бұрын

I think it should be fine! They should last you a little while

@oanasamartean2147

6 ай бұрын

@@MindfulBanter ok, thanks!

i have a question, can u do like simple jumps like waltz jumps and simple spins in those?

@MindfulBanter

6 ай бұрын

Yep!

@mxsilou5669

5 ай бұрын

@@MindfulBanterthank u!

I am a teenager would you advise me to take this skates to learn spinning and jumping and some basics or it will break?I’m 13

@MindfulBanter

Жыл бұрын

I think you'll be fine with them or something similar

@rnivcrl3864

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

What would you recommend for a beginner skater with more narrow feet?

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Riedell Emerald or Diamond skates are comparable to this level skate and are a bit narrower!

@meliss9536

2 жыл бұрын

I have extremely narrow feet and have loved the Artistes, had them fitted and heat molded properly. In hockey skates I did need narrow-specific skates.

Are these ok to do waltz jumps in?

@MindfulBanter

2 ай бұрын

I did my first waltz jumps in them but they will break down faster

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Can I do all my single jumps with this?

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

You can certainly start your single jumps! They might break down before you get to some of the harder ones (loop, lutz, flip). I wouldn't attempt anything higher than a salchow or toeloop as an adult in these.

I feel ashamed that I'm an adult learning Waltz jump with Jackson Cameo (Yes, the bottom of the bottom🥲)

@MindfulBanter

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I'm impressed 😅