The past few years has seen new challenges emerge in competitive skating—spins are expected to be tighter, jumps need to be higher and look effortless, and skaters need to perform their routines at a faster pace. And while practice makes perfect, having great technology on your side will help skaters of all levels and ages reach a higher level of performance. Blade developers at HD Sports (makers of the World’s Best Blades, John Wilson and MK) in Sheffield, England recognize the need for a new blade technology and have designed the new Revolution blade.
The new Revolution blade was debuted on the Discovery Channel. Take a peek into how they are made (fast forward to around the 8:00 mark to see the blades in action)!
Examining various aspects of the blade—from heel lift to the radius of hollow (check out page 20 of our 2010 Catalog for definitions)—and incorporating new materials, HD Sports is scheduled to introduce the Revolution in the coming months.
So what makes the Revolution so revolutionary? Well for starters, it looks much different than traditional blades. It has a bridge structure to limit stresses (appearing very high tech!) It’s also developed with lighter material like carbon fiber, so it weights only 800 grams!
What do you think about the Revolution blade? And why do you choose Wilson or MK blades?
Tags: Discovery Channel, HD Sports, John Wilson, MK, Revolution Blade, Riedell, The World's Best Blades