NHL.com today has a nice video of Edge runner being popped out by a shot

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

He wears Edge Holders? Almost all of Ottawa does. Why would they have to change the entire skate? Broken?? Haven't seen any video?

[Zjack38 46]

I remember seeing that in the game, maybe the holder broke?

[SteveM 5]

His laces were cut, it had nothing to do with a blade or holder.

[jimmy 194]

How do you feel about how well they hold the edge? The Fusion steel is terrible. Coming from BlackEdge and I have to sharpen twice as often, and could use it 3x if I wanted to. Is the LS4 a better edge? Or how about even just LS3 for that matter?

I think the LS4 has a better edge, but hardening steel for better edges can make the stainless more brittle. It's a little early to say for sure, but to see 2 broken ones already makes you think, especially since the LS2/3's have been very durible, albeit not so great edges. I think a great alternative is the Blackedge coated LS2/3 edges, the coating really makes them as good as your old Blackedges.

[psulion22 402]

I think the LS4 has a better edge, but hardening steel for better edges can make the stainless more brittle. It's a little early to say for sure, but to see 2 broken ones already makes you think, especially since the LS2/3's have been very durible, albeit not so great edges. I think a great alternative is the Blackedge coated LS2/3 edges, the coating really makes them as good as your old Blackedges.

Cool. Thanks, jimmy. Is there any kind of warranty from Bauer on cracked steel? BlackEdge coated Edge runners are insanely expensive. I'd take a shot on LS4 if Bauer would pay for replacement steel in the case of premature breakage.

[jimmy 194]

Cool. Thanks, jimmy. Is there any kind of warranty from Bauer on cracked steel? BlackEdge coated Edge runners are insanely expensive. I'd take a shot on LS4 if Bauer would pay for replacement steel in the case of premature breakage.

yes they have the normal warranty, 1yr.

[mojo122 529]

Not at all disappointed in the Blackedge LS3. Not quite the same as Nitinol though...

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

yes they have the normal warranty, 1yr.

I thought it was 90 days? OR is that just the holder?

[mickz 107]

I thought it was 90 days? OR is that just the holder?

90 days on boot and steel. 1 year on the holder still.

[mnpucker 33]

Saw another pop out the other night in Tampa/Rangers game.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Saw another pop out the other night in Tampa/Rangers game.

It's your imagination.

[mnpucker 33]

Yeah My imagination is running wild! I think I see one pop out nearly every game.

[Chadd 916]

Saw another pop out the other night in Tampa/Rangers game.

I thought of this topic as soon as I saw it.They called it a broken blade but it looked intact to me.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Maybe the locking piece of metal broke off?

[Pappa 11]

The EDGE holder works well in my opinion. Several of my customers have an extra set of runners that are 'tuned up' and always ready to swap out. So important when competitive players are out of town and out of touch with your skate tech. In some instances, they have the sets of steels sharpened at different ROH's. eg. 5/8 inch ROH and 7/8 inch ROH. That way, if they run into softer ice when on the road, they can switch out. Also, have a customers who will have me change a profile or a pitch on an extra set of steels. That way they (or their budding superstar kids) can easily try out a change on open ice, or practices. Works well.

No question that changing steels is so much quicker and effective in a game situation than a skate removal on the bench. Worked well for me in Halifax last spring when players 'lost' their edges during a game. Back on the ice without missing a shift!!!

MAKE SURE that the blade is securely POPPED in when replacing. I use the RUBBER coated handle of a small hammer to tap the blade after hearing the 'click' and SEEING the very small "D" appear on the trigger. A good practice for equipment managers (or any skate tech, is to use a pair of those SMALL Vice Grips to pull out the rear of the blade. The small (Mickey Mouse) tool provided by Bauer is a toy in a game situation, with a slippery steel and holder.