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From a pure physics perspective (not experience/preference) you would also want to take into consideration how much blade is making contact with the ice (aka runner contouring/shaping). The other physical variables are skater weight and ice temps as mentioned above. Lastly, I don't know enough about various runner materials to know if that would make any difference in how a player would prefer the skates be sharpened

http://imgur.com/a/cJIt2 Spent ~3hrs cutting those little fangs off the tee bolts and making sure the runner lines up perfectly. I just need to skate on them, make sure everything feels good, then undo the bolts & put on some blue loctite on all of them. edit: here is a parts list of everything that I used. http://www.mcmaster.com/#90975a007/=vnyka0 http://www.mcmaster.com/#96710a255/=vnykdh http://www.mcmaster.com/#90107a101/=vnykit My current washers are a bit too big, so I am going to swap them out with the ones I linked above. You will need the following tools: A t15 torx screw driver/key End Nippers, preferably ones with large comfortable handles. The small ones I had were HORRIBLE a round file or drill bit with appropriate size if you need to drill out the holes.

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Your going to get different answers across the board. Better skaters can use shallow hollows more efficiently because they know how to use their edges. I skate on 1" and I weigh 185 lbs, but even when I was 170 lbs I skated on a hollow around that general area (7/8"). I can't skate on anything lower than 5/8" or I will chatter when I stop. To answer the other part of your question, yes weight can have a significant impact on the skater due to weight and skill level. Generally, the heavier guys like much shallower hollows so they don't "stick" to the ice (no speed), or so they don't rip the ligaments out of their knees when they try to stop.

It all comes down to what works and doesn't work for the individual player. I don't consider myself heavy yet I skate on 3/4's and I have seen many tall, heavier players skating on 3/8's. I got to my setting my gradually working my way up to 3/4's. You also have to take into account just what it is you're trying to achieve.

My buddy's new wheels and his a picture of where he is coming from. In fairness he is usually the best skater on the ice, and they match his white cage so well. Hate away ModSquadders! One of his holders cracked a bit on the install, his replacement plan involves pure mirrored chrome. Love this guy.

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