Description
The GAM Select is GAM’s intermediate figure skate for women and girls: moderate support, level 50 on Jackson’s support scale, for skaters working on single jumps. This listing covers both model numbers — G0490 in adult sizes and G0491 in youth sizes — and every pair ships as a complete skate with the Ultima Aspire XP blade attached. GAM, Jackson Ultima’s Montreal-based sister brand, has built figure skates since 1990.
Key details
- Support: moderate, level 50 — a softer top line and flexible support for the up-and-coming skater landing single jumps.
- Upper: reinforced, lightweight, cut-resistant microfiber in white, with GAM lettering at the top hooks.
- Wrap system: GAM’s signature wrap, with extra upper pattern over the instep, for fit, feel and security.
- Tongue and collar: padded, covered tongue with the embossed GAM crest; tan lining at the collar and tongue edges.
- Lacing: eyelets over the forefoot and white-finished speed hooks at the top.
- Outsole: GAM LCL sole — layered cork leather, about 17% lighter than a traditional sole — on a tan stacked heel.
- Blade: Ultima Aspire XP, chrome finish with a cross-cut toe pick and 8-foot rocker, mounted at the factory.
Who it suits
Skaters past their first seasons who are landing single jumps and need more hold than a beginner boot such as the GAM Pirouette (support 20), without the stiffness of a boot built for doubles. If you have been comparing it with the Jackson Ultima Elle DJ2130/DJ2131, the Select is GAM’s counterpart, fitted with the Aspire XP blade rather than the Elle’s Mirage.
Fit and sizing
Adult sizes 4–9 sell under model G0490 and youth sizes 3 and 3.5 under G0491, in half-size steps; the selector shows what is in stock. Each size comes in two width fittings. R is the regular fitting and covers A/B widths — it is labelled N in our size selector. W is GAM’s Adapted Width fitting (AW-C): a more relaxed fit that reduces side pressure, suits flat feet and leaves room for most orthotics.
Skate sizes are not shoe sizes. Measure the longest foot and never choose a size shorter than it; children may need a little room to grow. See our sizing guides before ordering.
What’s included
A complete skate — Select boots with Ultima Aspire XP blades already mounted. No separate blade purchase is needed.
Part of our Women’s Figure Skates and Girls’ Figure Skates collections; browse all GAM skates.
Moving on to double jumps? The GAM Silver Label G0780 (support rating 80) is the next step up. For a lower price point, the GAM Concept G0470/G0471 (level 35, Mirage blade) sits below the Select in the range.
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