New Skates

I purchased new skates on 25 January (my birthday present to myself, apparently!)

I'd been researching them for a while. They are a serious upgrade from the pair I wear now, in both boot and blade. And they cost a freekin' mint. Ka-ching.

Harlick Competitor Plus boots...oh, look, shiny! http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/product.cfm?id=4AC5734C-475A-BAC0-59712EF58C9F658B

But mine have brass hooks. Also, they cost more than what you see here, because mine are semi-custom, with one width at the heel and another at the front.

And blades, Coronation Ace. Very, very shiny: http://www.rainbosports.com/shop/site/product.cfm?id=4AC57501-475A-BAC0-554D8706390CFB7F

Add in set up, sealing, NY's high tax rate, and...$$$$