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About Dianne DeLeeuw
Expertise
I can answer questions about figure skating, choreography, ISI or USFSA. Also questions about competing (my Olympic experience or your own competition). I`m a National referre for ISI. Recently I also have been appointed a National Technical Specialist for US Figure Skating. But remember I am not your substitute for a coach! They can see what you are doing! To correct or instruct you on manuevers is really not what I want to do.

Experience
Experience: World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist, coaching all levels of skaters at in California. I coach all levels and ages of skating from tiny tots to adults, first timers to International competitors. I also do choreography, music editing, teach specialty classes and give seminars.

Organizations: USFSA, ISI, PSA, Los Angeles Figure Skating Club

Publications: Recreational Ice Skater, The Edge

Awards: 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, 1975 World Champion, 1976 European Champion, 6 time National Champion, US and Canadian Double Gold Medalist, 1999 ISI Great Skate Award, 2002 Woman of the Year

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Figure Skating - skate help

Expert: Dianne DeLeeuw - 6/8/2008

Question
Hi There,

I have a 10 year old daughter that consistently lands axels and double sals and is working on all other double jumps.

It is time for new skates and I want to make sure I am buying with my research done, especially considering the cost of skates. She currently skates in a Riedell 320 with a stealth blade and has skated in Riedells since she started skating. (only because that is what i was told to buy) She is pretty tiny so I am looking for a light boot strong enough for someone doing doubles. Any advice?? If you can't endorse a certain company can you at least give me some direction on how I can research this.

Thanks!

Answer
Hi,
If Riedell has done you well you may want to stick with them. Other choices...Harlick light or SP Teri (both a bit tough to break in). Jackson will also do a light version of their 3500 GREAT!
For blades: I like Ultima FS, but it would be a HUGE upgrade. MK Professional is a good choice or Ultima Legacy.
Ultimately your coach should direct you. They are the DR who sends the prescription to the shop.
Good luck,
Dianne

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