Jackson Figure Skates, Jackson Ice Skates, Ultima Blades
Selecting Jackson Ice Skates
Not sure what Jackson ice skates are best for you? Whether shopping for girls ice skates, boys skates, mens skates or women's ice skates, we have put together a guide that will help you narrow your choice down to the Jackson figure skate or figure skating boot that will be best for you based on your skill level. The lower level boots will be less stiff which means they will have less support. The higher your skill level, the stiffer (more supportive) the boot should be. Watch the video below by Jackson Ultima Skates and then Check out our Choice Guide for Jackson Figure Skates.
Jackson Ultima - Support Rating
Watch this video on the Jackson Support Rating System.
Recreational Skates
Test Level - Recreational
This means that these skates are meant for pond skating or for skaters who only want to skate occasionally. Except
for the very young (ages 7 and below), these skates do not have the support needed for skaters who are taking lessons and wanting to advance in the sport.
Skill Level
Occasional ice skating, non-competitive skating, or beginner skaters (not very supportive for Adult Beginners).
Good Recreational Boots with a support rating between 5-15.
Basic steps, swizzles, gliding, stopping, forward stroking, basic edges.
Beginner Instructional Skates
Test Level
ISI
Tot 1,2,3,4 Pre-Alpha, Alpha
USFSA
Snowplow Sam 1,2,3
Basic 1,2,3,4
SKATE CANADA
Canskate Stages 1-3
SKATE UK
Skate UK Levels 1-6
AUSSIE SKATE
Tiny Tots 1-3
Basic 1,2,
Novice 1,2
Skill Level
Basic steps, swizzles, gliding, stopping, forward stroking, basic edges, forward crossovers, two foot spin, backward stroking.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 15 - 25. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.
Advanced Beginner Instructional Skates
Test Level
ISI
Beta, Gamma, Delta,
Freestyle Test 1,2
USFSA
Basic 5,6,7
SKATE CANADA
Canskate Stages 4, 5
SKATE UK
Skate UK Levels 7-9
AUSSIE SKATE
Intermediate 1,2
Freeskate 1
Skill Level
Back crossovers, three turns, bunny hop, forward lunge, arabesque, ballet jump, beginning half jumps, simple footwork such as Mohawks, hockey stop, T-stop.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 25 - 50. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.
Test Level
ISI
Freestyle Test 3,4
USFSA
Basic 8
Freestyle 1,2,3,4
Pre-Preliminary
Preliminary
SKATE CANADA
Canskate Stages 6,7
Pre-Preliminary
SKATE UK
Skate UK Level 10
UK Star Bronze, Silver, Gold
AUSSIE SKATE
Freestyle Skate 2,3
Skill Level
Advanced stroking, crossovers, forward one foot turns, consecutive edges, half-jumps, one foot spins, sit spin. Beginning single jumps.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 45 - 50. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.
Intermediate Figure Skates/Boots
Test Level
ISI
Freestyle Test 5
USFSA
Freestyle 5,6
Pre-Juvenile
SKATE CANADA
Preliminary Free
Jr. Bronze Free
SKATE UK
NISA Element Levels 1-3
AUSSIE SKATE
Freestyle Skate 4
Elementary Test
Skill Level
All single jumps. Half and Single jump combinations, beginning axel. Spins such as backspin, scratch and sit, camel, spirals, simple footwork.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 50 - 70. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.
Test Level
ISI
Freestyle Test 6,7
USFSA
Juvenile Free Intermediate Free
SKATE CANADA
Pre-Juvenile Free
Juvenile Free
SKATE UK
NISA Elements Levels 4,5,6
AUSSIE SKATE
Pre-Primary Test
Primary Test
Skill Level
All single jumps, Combination jumps, Axel, Change foot spins, flying spins, more complex footwork, spiral sequence. Beginning doubles.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 65 - 75. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.
Advanced Figure Skating Boots
Test Level
ISI
Freestyle Test 8
USFSA
Novice Free
Junior Free
SKATE CANADA
Senior Bronze Test
Junior Silver Test
Pre-Novice
Novice
SKATE UK
NISA Element Levels 7,8
AUSSIE SKATE
Novice Test
Junior Test
Skill Level
All single jumps, all double jumps, combination doubles, lower level triples, flying spins, complex footwork. Beginning Triples.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 70 - 85. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.
Elite Figure Skating Boots
Test Level
ISI
Freestyle Test 9,10
USFSA
Senior Free
USFSA
Senior/Gold Pairs
SKATE CANADA
Senior Silver, Gold
SKATE UK
NISA Element Levels 9,10
AUSSIE SKATE
Senior Test
Skill Level
Triples, quads, combination triples, all spins, complex foot work.
Boots Should have stiffness rating between 85 - 100. Lowest Rating is for Youth, Higher Rating for Adults.