My fiancé found this shop when looking for a new fitter here in SoCal. Setting the appointment was easy and quick. Initially we were a bit surprised how fast the initial fitting was. Jon measured my feet, asked a few questions about my skating level, advised on which skates I should go with and ordered them. The second meeting once my skates were in was also relatively quick. Boots were already warm from the oven, straight onto the feet and waiting for them to mold. Any adjustments needed would also been done during this time, my blade felt centered so there wasn't much left to do. They fit perfectly, were comfortable, and I'm excited to break them in on the ice! read more

Skate Service Specialists - Jackson Freestyle (Mens/Black) - Skate Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

My daughters coach referred me and could not have been more pleased! She is an amazing coach and I trust her! My oldest daughter just got into the freestyle levels and her coach noticed some issues with extensions, etc. Well, Jon took a one look and knew. The skates she was in were too big and pretty darn heavy. My daughter has large feet so I was just going based on shoe size. Well turns out skates are significantly different. So we found a modern and proper size skate that is much lighter! The newer materials have reduced a lot of drag weight for the skaters! When the skates came in, Jon heat molded them to my daughter's feet to bypass most of the break-in period so she can pretty much just take to the ice. His knowledge and expertise is second to none and he is a very calm and kind guy. Definitely where my two girls will be going for any of their skate needs from now on! read more

S3 Skate Service Specialists is where Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou, Ashley Wagner, and many other figure skating champions' to-go place to get their boots and blades fixed or sharpened. Jon is knowledgeable and careful in advising me what kind of boot I should get and adjusting my blades. From my experience, I totally understand why a lot of the kids at my old ice rink in Vietnam recommended me to come here. The following is just some information to help new and potential customers. S3 Skate carries mostly Jackson skates, Jackson Ultima blades, and Matrix blades. For EDEA skates, you might need to order and wait for a week (but you can still try on EDEA skates there). There are also Harlick and SP Teri skates. Jon will help you in picking the most appropriate boot and blades. He is very careful so he will ask you to come back after a month to see how you are progressing with the skates and blades! read more

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Jon is amazing! I came with a brand new pair of skates and he got me all set to hit the ice. I figure skate just for hobby, but he made me feel completely comfortable despite being so highly regarded in the skate world! He also sells a variety of quite cute skate gear. Prices are fair and I'll definitely be returning. read more

Jon is an EXPERT at his craft and knows exactly what he is doing. You can trust him with your skates and know that he will be giving you the best quality service possible. Highly recommend for any skating needs. read more

Great friendly service! Jon is very knolwagable and professional, and my skates fit much better after his service. I recommend Jon as the service I received was top notch! read more

Jon came highly recommended from a fellow skater after a Skate and Shoot session. I setup an appointment before my latest game as my edges were in bad shape. I've had my edges sharpened multiple places, and all have left something to be desired. Jon's shop is right off the 94 west in downtown. Very convenient for me. Plenty of parking right out front on the street. My skates got sharpened while I waited. And for the price you can't beat it ($10 for hockey skates)! Immediately upon stepping on the ice I could tell the difference. In the past I've often found that my edges would slip a bit more than I wanted. Not was the case with the edges that Jon put on my skates. He put the medium grind (7/16) on my edges, and for me, being a new player this was perfect. I had incredible control in my turns and stops. Lots of bite and no slipping at all. This is how skates should feel! Don't waste your time going anywhere else. I know, without a doubt, that I'll be seeing Jon for my next sharpening. Thanks! read more

Finally, a pleasant sharpening experience - after 26 years of skating. Usually getting skates sharpened is a major hassle involving schlepping to some burby mall, dealing with all the cars and strollers and kids and dopey suburbanites, waiting in a massive line behind more tweeny children, dropping the skates off, driving home, then rinse and repeat to go pick them up. Going to Jon was the diametrically opposite experience. I made an appointment, strolled over in the warmth of the sunlight, we chit chatted for a little bit, he blasted out my blades and I was out of there within 10 minutes. Pretty chill dude. The building is a beautiful 100 year old former clothing factory. My skates feel great. I highly recommend. read more

This is like literally the only place you can bring your skates to get sharpened! Jon is very knowledge? Friendly and very flexible! Love coming here. read more

Skate Service Specialists - Skate Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

The best sharpener in San Diego, don't go anywhere else if you have figure skates! Jon is very nice and respectful. Recently changed my figure skating blade radius to 7/16 and had a great skate on the blades today. Highly recommend him!! It is easy to make an appointment for the next day. read more

Thank you Jon! My daughter skated in her new skates whole day yesterday! It is perfect size and doesn't feel like we need break them in! Everyone who needs new skates - you definitely need go to Jon! His service is very professional and I am very happy that found him! Jon, we are yours clients forever now! read more

Skate Service Specialists really knows their stuff, when it comes to ice skates. It seems strange to find a shop that specializes in ice skates in the Gaslamp district of San Diego, but San Diego does have 6 ice rinks (and will soon add a seventh). The owner (Jon Register) has been in the business for over two decades. He's very friendly, and will often work with the skater to find the right equipment for them. In a sport where the equipment can mean the difference between a great performance, and injury, a shop like Skate Service Specialists is something we all appreciate. I trust no one else to work on my skates. read more

Jon, I cannot thank you enough for your service!!! Extremely knowledgeable, informative and honest! Jon took the extra time and effort to ensure that my daughters skates were the proper fit. Jon has many years of experience and it truly shows! I'm excited that I have found a skate service specialist that we can truly trust. Looking forward to working with Jon again in the near future. read more

Wow! I am impressed with Skate Service Specialists. Jon has a wealth of experience and he is a very kind and reliable person. Thank you for helping me out. I will be coming back soon. read more

We had a very positive experience with Jon. He is extremely knowledgeable about ice skates & sharpening. Jon explained the whole process to us & answered all of our questions. We highly recommend Jon & will go back to him regularly for assistance. The prices are very reasonable. read more

Setup an appointment for skate sharpening and Jon was very accommodating and responsive to my wishy washyness of when I would show up. Jon noticed that some of the screws were loose and/or rusty. Tightened/replaced the screws, sharpened the blades and sent me on my way in minutes. I will definitely go back when my daughter needs new skates. read more

Jon is a true professional and is the only person I let sharpen my daughters skates. When I have any issues with her skates Jon takes care of us right away! He also knows how to fit skates properly! Thank you for excellent service! read more

Jon is amazing! A true professional and such a nice guy to deal with. We came here for my daughter's first skates and we knew from the first instant we were in safe hands. Jon has years of experience fitting all the pros!! read more

I just picked up my skates today from Jon and he did an awesome job making sure that my skates fit me the way I wanted them to. This was actually my second visit as the first time I went, I wanted to learn about the process and perks of having my own custom pair of skates. Jon was an absolute master at explaining everything concerning skates to me and I left his shop without having any questions. I ordered a pair the next day from him and about a week later I was able to get them molded to my feet and take them home. He paid very close attention to how my balance was when I walked on them and asked me to come back in a month or two so he can add in additional screws. He also said that if I were to have any uncomfortable spots while wearing the skates to just let him know and he would've able to adjust them. Overall I loved my experience here and I'm glad that I came here to get my first pair of skates. read more

Jon's skate service is truly the best! He is professional, has 20 years experience, and knows everything about skates. I appreciate that he was kind and accommodating. I'll definitely be back for this outstanding service! read more

Got my daughter's Jackson skates. He provided excellent service in measuring and adjustments.

Jon is a total pro, and we're lucky to have him in San Diego! He has a TON of experience at his craft and has helped many of the top US figure skaters with their boot fittings, blade mountings, and sharpening. I've been very happy with all the work he's done for my daughter, and I recommend Jon to anyone reading this. read more

Jon did a great job sharpening the skates. Noticeable difference between his work and I had from another shop. Will come again.

I have trusted Jon with my skates through my 21 years in figure skating. His passion for what he does sets him apart from the rest! His quality of work will always make the difference. From the very beginning to world-level competition, I never had a better skate expert! :) Thanks Jon! read more

Jon was super nice and helped me with a pair of really old skates even though I didn't know anything about them, I would definitely recommend for anyone even if you don't skate competitively. read more

Jon is a true expert professional in fitting and service for both recreational and competitive ice skaters. I will never trust my skate sharpening or fitting to anyone else! In additional to his expert knowledge, his customer service is beyond comparison. Do yourself a favor and trust Jon to take care of all your skating needs - you'll be glad you did!!!!!! read more

Jon is incredibly accommodating with setting up appointments to sharpen skates. He is an expert in his field and has done phenomenal work with my son's skates. Most importantly, he is very amiable and offers great information about skates. This is the place to go for skaters if they want great work done on their skates, a nice atmosphere and helpful information for future needs! read more

Jon is very professional and knowledgeable and provides great service. He certainly is an expert. He ordered my daughter her skates and got them quickly and they are working out great. I would always use Skate Service Specialist for any future skate needs. read more

John was friendly and knowledgable. I was having a hard time finding a shop I trusted to alter my high-end hockey skates In San Diego until I found this place. I developed some bad pressure points in my skates and John was able to 'punch' them out. Now my skates are pain free. Highly recommended. read more