When I got my first skates, Jackson Glaciers, they came with thick laces that were much too long. I always had to double-tie the laces so they wouldn't drag on the ice. My second pair of skates, Riedell 110s, came with thick laces that were much too short. I had to tie the skates extra-super tight, just to have enough at the top to tie a teeny-tiny bow. My new skates, Jackson Classiques, have very skinny laces that are maybe a tad too long, but not bad enough that I have to double-lace them.
I really like the skinny laces that come with my Classiques. They feel like spaghetti, not like the thick "beginner's" laces that come with the Glaciers and 110s. But I haven't a clue where to buy a second set that are so skinny. Does anyone know? I'd like a second set to keep on hand in case they break, but most places I've seen that sell laces only give you the length, not the width or thickness of the laces.
While we're on the subject of laces, does anyone have any tips or tricks they'd like to share? I learned a trick somewhere . . . not sure where . . . but after you've tied your bow, you hook the loops of your bow around your top speed-hooks, then pull the ends of the laces to tighten the loops taut around the hooks. This secures the bow nicely, ensuring that it won't come undone while you're skating. If your ends are still very long after doing this, you can then tie a second bow, using the ends, just to use up the excess length. I haven't actually tried this lacing trick while skating yet, but it seems like a really neat idea.
Any other lacing tips or tricks? Any rants or raves about your laces?