L7/Pitch Holder

[dstidham 0]

I finally got to try a pair on. They only had a 6.5, the 6.0's dont get in for another couple weeks. The 6.5 will get me into a Sr skate, but the blade looked a lot longer than my XX's. According to the chart in the mission catalogue the 6.5 is a 254 blade size. Does anyone know how that compares to a 5.5 XX's blade? I cant seem to find that information online, and the shop didnt have a 5.5 for me to compare with. I may just have to bring my XX's into the shop....

How much will a longer blade effect a persons skating?

Also thanks for everyones help at ModSquad, it is greatly appreciated.

[hockeydude_49 0]

In my last skate change I went from a size 7 Mission to a size 10, and there was a bigger blade on the 10. It felt really wierd skating, really clumsy with crossovers and quickstarts, for about a week or two but I eventually got used to it and now they feel great.

[Cavs019 710]

it should not matter. 9ft radius = 9ft radius.

[Chadd 916]

it should not matter. 9ft radius = 9ft radius.

Most sharpeners round off the toe and heel over time and Mission has an 11ft radius out of the box. That said, you are right, an 11 is the same from everyone.

[Ranger-#8 1]

Dont the light speed come at a 9ft radius?

[Chadd 916]

Dont the light speed come at a 9ft radius?

Yes but that doesn't change the length of the steel, only the arc along the ice.

[Ranger-#8 1]

would changeing the pitch alter the arch of steel to ice on the pitch holder?

[dstidham 0]

How will the pitch affect the blade if I get them radiused to 9ft like the vapors?

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

The pitch will be the same.

[joshy207 15]

...Unless you have the guy change the pitch for you.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Yes. GOod point.

[joshy207 15]

I know, thanks. You're learning... just stick with me, you'll be fine.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Yeah yeah. I merely forgot not to assume :)

[Ranger-#8 1]

In the L7 is every single pad within the skate heat moldable? Like any pad can be changed in the bakeing process?