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Know this is a thread about Quad profiles and ROH used with...my Canadian $.02 aligns with those stating "use what works for you, but, definitely experiment" Having tried many many profiles and ROH to find what works for me...I have ended up with a Zuperior S with a FBV 70/50 (1 3/4") ROH.. 255mm blade 185lbs 5'9" with dubious beer league skills. I am very lucky to be able to access and experiment with the almost infinite combinations available and I encourage those with open minds to be open to try a new ROH or profile, with a good consultation from your local expert or one from this forum...can only lead to more efficient stating etc... Keep this thread alive to help all those looking for a better "edge"

I'm 6'4 230 lbs and I have the ellipse 1 on my 288 blades and am very happy with them for the most part. On my regularly profiled blades that came stock on my grafs, I always did the "regular" 1/2" at my local rinks pro shop. A couple of months before my blade broke, i dropped down to 5/8" on my regular profile blades and I liked it. Had plenty of edge and better glide. Skated on that ROH for a few months and then my blade snapped. I just grabbed some new step steel and had the elipse 1 profile put on them. The skate shop that supplied my blades and profile said to stick with the ROH i was using just to remain comfortable, but i definitely feel like I can drop down to 11/16 or 3/4 at this point. I think I am going to go to 3/4 on my next sharpening to see how it feels.

I would recommend something between 5/8 and 3/4. But it's a little bit of try and error. With a flatter profile like the quad 0.5 you won't be able to make a turn or stop if if your hollow is too deep. Maybe 11/16 for the beginning?

280mm blade. Quad 0.5 at 3/4 weight 215 Came from a single profile 11' at 5/8. I did try to go a little sharper from the 3/4 and spilt the difference between 3/4 and 5/8 with a 11/16 but I liked the glide of the 3/4 better so went back to it. For you a 5/8 or 9/16. More glide is a cool feeling so you might as well start with the 5/8.

Normally yes, but I live in the middle of nowhere.

Last I heard was 9/16 but that was a few years ago.

Exactly.....

If that's shinguard tape it's stretchy and may not have anything to do with support. I do that to keep the tongue from sliding to the side. Just sayin'. I find the AS3 PROs to have better forward flexion than my AS1s and a more comfortable cuff. I'm admittedly a gear junkie, but these release cycles are ridiculous. Not even pros need updates this frequently. It's wasteful and tough on retailers who have to keep up. IMHO anyway.