Jackson Women's Excel Figure Skating Skate

The Jackson Excel JS1290 is a complete women's figure skate built for the very start of your skating journey. It is aimed at true beginners taking group lessons or basic-skills freestyle classes, and at recreational skaters ready to trade stiff rental boots for a pair that actually fits and supports. Because it ships as a finished package, the boot arrives with an Ultima blade already mounted and sharpened, so there is nothing to buy, fit, or set up before your first session. It is a genuine, ready-to-skate model rather than a random pairing, which makes it one of the easiest ways to step confidently onto the ice.

A supportive, forgiving beginner boot

The Excel carries a Jackson Support Rating of 5, a light-support level tuned for skaters learning forward and backward stroking, crossovers, and their first edges. That rating keeps the boot easy to bend and flex, so you can feel the ice and develop proper knee bend instead of fighting a stiff shell. The vinyl-coated upper resists scuffs and wear, a durable PVC outsole anchors the blade, and a comfortable, broken-in feel comes quickly with regular use. It is light on your foot, which matters when you are still building strength and balance.

Matched with the Ultima Mark II blade

This skate comes fitted with the Ultima Mark II, an all-purpose chrome blade designed specifically for entry-level skaters and basic skills. Its toe pick and rocker are set up for control rather than aggression, giving you clean, stable edges and dependable stops without the sharp, grabby pick that can trip up a new skater. That balance is exactly why the Mark II is the right partner for a Support 5 boot, and buying them together means the geometry is matched for you out of the box.

Fit and comfort

A fully synthetic, foam-reinforced lining cushions your foot for warmth and comfort during longer sessions, while the foam-backed vinyl-and-mesh comfort tongue and softer topline pad the front of the ankle and ease break-in. The Excel is offered in a medium width across a broad size run, so most skaters will find a secure, supportive fit. As with all Jackson boots, plan to size down from your street shoe for the snug hold a figure skate needs.

The complete-package advantage

Everything about the JS1290 is done for you: the Ultima Mark II is factory-mounted with screws for adjustable positioning and pre-sharpened, so you can lace up and skate the day it arrives. For a new skater, that removes the guesswork and cost of pairing a bare boot with a blade, and delivers a coordinated, lesson-ready setup at an accessible price.

• Support rating: Jackson Support Rating 5 (light support)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Discipline: Freestyle
• Upper: Vinyl-coated with synthetic lining
• Last / fit: Medium width; size down from street shoe
• Sole: PVC outsole
• Support tech: Foam-backed comfort tongue and softer topline with upper lace hooks
• Blade: Ultima Mark II chrome blade
• Sizes: 4.0–10.0 (13 sizes)
• Widths: Medium
• Colors: White
• Mounting: Factory-mounted with screws for adjustable positioning, pre-sharpened