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Julia
August 12, 2010
I have been skating for about 8 or 9 years. I remember when I started in Riedell skates they were a lot harder to break in. Just...
August 12, 2010
I have been skating for about 8 or 9 years. I remember when I started in Riedell skates they were a lot harder to break in. Just...
Chelsea
August 12, 2010
I have been skating for a year, and I'm in Freeskate 2. Even though I have recreational skates, they still stay sturdy (unlike...
August 12, 2010
I have been skating for a year, and I'm in Freeskate 2. Even though I have recreational skates, they still stay sturdy (unlike...
Kyle Pt. 1
August 11, 2010
Well, I started skating when I was 9 years old and I immediately feel in love with it. That’s when I told my mom, “I...
August 11, 2010
Well, I started skating when I was 9 years old and I immediately feel in love with it. That’s when I told my mom, “I...
Kathy
August 10, 2010
I'm 41 and tried ice skating for the first time on June 7, 2010. I fell in love immediately. I bought my first pair of Riedells...
August 10, 2010
I'm 41 and tried ice skating for the first time on June 7, 2010. I fell in love immediately. I bought my first pair of Riedells...
Jessica
August 9, 2010
My first pair of Riedell boots was for beginning skaters and they were fabulous for my first couple of years, until I advanced...
August 9, 2010
My first pair of Riedell boots was for beginning skaters and they were fabulous for my first couple of years, until I advanced...
Noni
July 14, 2010
Before my current skates, I bought my first pair from...a thrift store. I started Basic 3 in March of this year with those...
July 14, 2010
Before my current skates, I bought my first pair from...a thrift store. I started Basic 3 in March of this year with those...
Maddie
June 29, 2010
I began ice skating at the beginning of this year. I just recently bought my first pair of figure skates, and they are awesome. They have really improved my skating. I hope that one day I can go to figure skating competitions in some Riedell skates, and hopefully win the gold. I am now in Novice and hope that my Riedells help me make it up to Intermediate. I love you Riedell. Thank you so much for improving my skating and making me a much happier skater. -Maddie :) Name: Maddie Age: 12 Location:...
June 29, 2010
I began ice skating at the beginning of this year. I just recently bought my first pair of figure skates, and they are awesome. They have really improved my skating. I hope that one day I can go to figure skating competitions in some Riedell skates, and hopefully win the gold. I am now in Novice and hope that my Riedells help me make it up to Intermediate. I love you Riedell. Thank you so much for improving my skating and making me a much happier skater. -Maddie :) Name: Maddie Age: 12 Location:...
Alexa
June 21, 2010
When I was 4 my mom and dad bought me my first pair of Riedell skates. Since then and with every pair, I have had a world of success. I was featured on the cover of 201 Magazine in them and went on to win gold at: 100 years of Hershey, South Atlantic Regionals, U.S. Games in Colorado, and most recently, The Kristen Hausperg Trophy. I am now 9 and my Riedells have helped me pass all of my moves tests up to Novice, and all Freestyle up to Juvenile. I love my Riedells... Thanks Riedell, for bringing...
June 21, 2010
When I was 4 my mom and dad bought me my first pair of Riedell skates. Since then and with every pair, I have had a world of success. I was featured on the cover of 201 Magazine in them and went on to win gold at: 100 years of Hershey, South Atlantic Regionals, U.S. Games in Colorado, and most recently, The Kristen Hausperg Trophy. I am now 9 and my Riedells have helped me pass all of my moves tests up to Novice, and all Freestyle up to Juvenile. I love my Riedells... Thanks Riedell, for bringing...
Heather
May 4, 2010
I love Figure Skating and watching how I have grown with it. I started when I was 8 just gliding back and forth, and (long story short) now I'm 13 and in the winter I'll be 14 at a competing level! (I think.) Thank you Rachael Flatt and Johnny Weir for inspiring me!~ ;D Name: Heather Age: 13 Location: La Crosse, Wi Boot Model: 910 LS Skate Club: La Crosse Green Island Figure Skating Club
May 4, 2010
I love Figure Skating and watching how I have grown with it. I started when I was 8 just gliding back and forth, and (long story short) now I'm 13 and in the winter I'll be 14 at a competing level! (I think.) Thank you Rachael Flatt and Johnny Weir for inspiring me!~ ;D Name: Heather Age: 13 Location: La Crosse, Wi Boot Model: 910 LS Skate Club: La Crosse Green Island Figure Skating Club
Danielle
March 26, 2010
I love figure skating! There are so many reasons I love it, but the main reason is that all the generations before me figure skated, so I thought that I should bring the family into a new generation! Thanks to my coach Debbie for making me push the bar in all performances and thanks to Lydia because without you I wouldn't be skating! Love, Danielle P.S. Thanks to Rachael Flatt, my inspiration! Name: Danielle Age: 9 Location: Rochester, MN Boot Model: 255 TS Skate Club: Rochester Figure...
March 26, 2010
I love figure skating! There are so many reasons I love it, but the main reason is that all the generations before me figure skated, so I thought that I should bring the family into a new generation! Thanks to my coach Debbie for making me push the bar in all performances and thanks to Lydia because without you I wouldn't be skating! Love, Danielle P.S. Thanks to Rachael Flatt, my inspiration! Name: Danielle Age: 9 Location: Rochester, MN Boot Model: 255 TS Skate Club: Rochester Figure...
Brooke Pt. 2
March 22, 2010
Last weekend my mom took me to get my new Riedell ice skates and I tried them on and I love them... thanks Riedell for the best skates ever. Riedell has helped me accomplish so much—I have landed up to double axel so far and am testing my Juvenile moves!!!! Thank you for making your boots so cozy. Whenever I put them on I just could skate all day. THANKS RIEDELL!!!! Name: Brooke Age: 12 Location: Illinois Boot Model: Lightweight Skate Club: Northern Ice Skating Club
March 22, 2010
Last weekend my mom took me to get my new Riedell ice skates and I tried them on and I love them... thanks Riedell for the best skates ever. Riedell has helped me accomplish so much—I have landed up to double axel so far and am testing my Juvenile moves!!!! Thank you for making your boots so cozy. Whenever I put them on I just could skate all day. THANKS RIEDELL!!!! Name: Brooke Age: 12 Location: Illinois Boot Model: Lightweight Skate Club: Northern Ice Skating Club
Tia Pt. 2
March 17, 2010
I just got a new pair of Riedells, they are GREAT! I can't wait to see how these skates will fit when they're broken in. On my first pair of Riedells, I skipped through 4 levels of basic skills in 6 months of skating, my skates have taken me to Kansas, Tulsa, and soon California, I love my new skates! Name: Tia Corley Age: 12 Location: Oklahoma Boot Model: 2008 300 model Skate Club: Blazers Figure Skating Club
March 17, 2010
I just got a new pair of Riedells, they are GREAT! I can't wait to see how these skates will fit when they're broken in. On my first pair of Riedells, I skipped through 4 levels of basic skills in 6 months of skating, my skates have taken me to Kansas, Tulsa, and soon California, I love my new skates! Name: Tia Corley Age: 12 Location: Oklahoma Boot Model: 2008 300 model Skate Club: Blazers Figure Skating Club
Sarah
March 16, 2010
I have been using Riedell skates since it was time to purchase my very first pair as a beginner in figure skating. 14 years and 6 pairs of boots later, I still love my Riedell skates! My skates have seen me through so many parts of my skating career - from my very first group classes, my transition from freestyle skating to ice dancing, through two gold tests, and finally to now, where I spend more waking hours in my skates than anything else as a coach and adult dance competitor! My custom skates...
March 16, 2010
I have been using Riedell skates since it was time to purchase my very first pair as a beginner in figure skating. 14 years and 6 pairs of boots later, I still love my Riedell skates! My skates have seen me through so many parts of my skating career - from my very first group classes, my transition from freestyle skating to ice dancing, through two gold tests, and finally to now, where I spend more waking hours in my skates than anything else as a coach and adult dance competitor! My custom skates...
Linda
March 15, 2010
Many years ago, during a stressful time in my life, I took group lessons in horrible rink rentals. My father generously gave me the money to buy "real" skates, and I promptly got fitted with a pair of Riedell Royals (and Coronation Ace blades). I managed to stumble through Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta requirements and then time and circumstances got in the way. Years later, for my 50th birthday, my best friend gave me four private lessons with an honest-to-goodness coach, Marina Eltsova, and thankfully...
March 15, 2010
Many years ago, during a stressful time in my life, I took group lessons in horrible rink rentals. My father generously gave me the money to buy "real" skates, and I promptly got fitted with a pair of Riedell Royals (and Coronation Ace blades). I managed to stumble through Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta requirements and then time and circumstances got in the way. Years later, for my 50th birthday, my best friend gave me four private lessons with an honest-to-goodness coach, Marina Eltsova, and thankfully...
Meg
March 8, 2010
I have been wearing Riedells since my first pair of skates when I was six, and I absolutely love them. The 2010 LS is so comfortable and supportive. I hope to soon accomplish my goal of landing the double axel and triple salchow- while wearing my great riedell skates! Name: Meg Age: 14 Location: U.S. Boot Model: 2010 LS
March 8, 2010
I have been wearing Riedells since my first pair of skates when I was six, and I absolutely love them. The 2010 LS is so comfortable and supportive. I hope to soon accomplish my goal of landing the double axel and triple salchow- while wearing my great riedell skates! Name: Meg Age: 14 Location: U.S. Boot Model: 2010 LS
Brooke Pt. 1
March 1, 2010
I have been skating in Riedell for my whole life and I love them. My family wants me to get a new pair of different skates but I keep saying NO WAY I LOVE RIEDELL. Riedell skates fit my feet so well and they have helped my achieve my goals, including landing, axel, double sow, double toe, double loop, and some times double flip and double lutz once. Thanks again Riedell for making skating GREAT!!! Name: Brooke Age: 12 Location: Illinois Boot Model: Lightweight Skate Club: Northern Ice Skating...
March 1, 2010
I have been skating in Riedell for my whole life and I love them. My family wants me to get a new pair of different skates but I keep saying NO WAY I LOVE RIEDELL. Riedell skates fit my feet so well and they have helped my achieve my goals, including landing, axel, double sow, double toe, double loop, and some times double flip and double lutz once. Thanks again Riedell for making skating GREAT!!! Name: Brooke Age: 12 Location: Illinois Boot Model: Lightweight Skate Club: Northern Ice Skating...
Kai
March 1, 2010
I am new to the ice skating thing and I am so happy! Name: Kai Age: 13 Location: Perris Boot Model: Riedell 121 RS Skate Club: Ice Town
March 1, 2010
I am new to the ice skating thing and I am so happy! Name: Kai Age: 13 Location: Perris Boot Model: Riedell 121 RS Skate Club: Ice Town
Tia Pt. 1
February 22, 2010
Riedells have been the only skate I've ever been on, even the rentals I wore when I started skating were Riedell. I love all of the skates I've had from Riedell, and I will never wear another brand! Name: Tia Age: 14 Location: Oklahoma Boot Model: Bronze Medallion Skate Club: Blazers Figure Skating Club
February 22, 2010
Riedells have been the only skate I've ever been on, even the rentals I wore when I started skating were Riedell. I love all of the skates I've had from Riedell, and I will never wear another brand! Name: Tia Age: 14 Location: Oklahoma Boot Model: Bronze Medallion Skate Club: Blazers Figure Skating Club
Alex
January 19, 2010
I have been skating for 12 years now. From my first pair of Riedells, I have loved them. I have had approximately 5 pairs of Riedells and they are awesome! Sadly, I had to stop skating in Riedells because of an injury and actually quit skating for about a year. I still love my old Riedell skates! Alex Age: 14 Location: Minnesota Boot Model: Gold Star/seal Blade Brand & Model: Mk Professionals
January 19, 2010
I have been skating for 12 years now. From my first pair of Riedells, I have loved them. I have had approximately 5 pairs of Riedells and they are awesome! Sadly, I had to stop skating in Riedells because of an injury and actually quit skating for about a year. I still love my old Riedell skates! Alex Age: 14 Location: Minnesota Boot Model: Gold Star/seal Blade Brand & Model: Mk Professionals
Aubrey
January 19, 2010
When I was 7 years old my best friend was an ice skater. Now I've never been skating before then, so I asked my dad if he could take me skating to surprise her there. I've been skating ever since. It was a Wednesday in November 2005. After a month of freeskate in rentals my dad bought me my first pair of skates. Then a little later I saved up my money and got my second pair of skates, my first Riedells. Then I got a more advanced pair of skates--once again Riedells. In August 2008 I quit figure skating...
January 19, 2010
When I was 7 years old my best friend was an ice skater. Now I've never been skating before then, so I asked my dad if he could take me skating to surprise her there. I've been skating ever since. It was a Wednesday in November 2005. After a month of freeskate in rentals my dad bought me my first pair of skates. Then a little later I saved up my money and got my second pair of skates, my first Riedells. Then I got a more advanced pair of skates--once again Riedells. In August 2008 I quit figure skating...