Tblades, A Day by Day Journal.

[Alias81 0]

Maybe just my opinion but I don't think 1 skate can justify a product.

[jimmy 194]

Maybe just my opinion but I don't think 1 skate can justify a product.

You are right, you really have to give it a fair chance, and IMO that's about 4-6 outings. So many make their mind up after 1 skate, and that's simply not enough, regardless of what "change" they are testing.

[Jason Harris 31]

One skate. Hate 'em. stopped better. loud. felt like my skate was sliding out from under me during push-off. no speed because of this. wasted $100, but now I know.

Bend your knees slightly more than normal. You'll start to 'engage' during push-off.

If you compare these skates side-by-side with another pair on a table, and tilt them until each is on its edge, you'll understand what I mean.

[mreeves 0]

Honestly, I tried everything I could think of. Whenever I extended out with the back leg it would slide, as well as getting lateral slippage from the front foot. I was kind of pushing myself sideways instead of forward. I read this entire thread before skating them and no amount of extra knee bend helped. I could get no good amount of speed, the harder I dug in the more I was slip slidin' away.

I'm not knocking the t-blades, they just didn't work out for ME.

In theory and on paper, they are amazing. But in the real world they didn't pan out. Also, I'm picky enough that after a half hour I could tell they were not going to work for me. Giving them another try would be wasting my time.

I attribute some of this to my weight (above average), but it felt like the runner was flexing more and more the harder I dug in.

The best thing about the t-blades was my ability to stop FAST!

I guess it's back to the cobra's for me. I really liked them, I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[kornsined 0]

I had that sliding effect a bit too at first. Mostly in turns. Kinda weird but adjusted and it's been smooth sailing ever since.

I don't know what to say. Never really heard anyone having a constant problem like that.

[Admerylous 0]

Some threads have suggested that the holders can flex for more powerful/heavier skaters. The suggestion is that, kinetically, the flex will cause a loss of power/speed in straight ahead skating. For that reason, T-Blade introduced new holders this year at the show that are made with a harder yet lighter resin.

I'm anxious to try the new holder to see if straightline speed improves.

Is there any further information on these new holders?

I am a bit over 200 pounds, 6'4". I'm a fairly big skater and I'm currently attempting the transition over to t'blades, at least trying to give them a fair shot and see how I like them.

I do feel like I've lost a lot of power and acceleration from my old Tuuks. I wonder how much of this is do to this possibly inherent problem for heavy skaters and t'blades and how much is just my personal unfamiliarity with the t'blades.

Similar anecdotal experiences so far as others who have posted. Initially feel slightly awkward and off balance, but cuts and turns are surprisingly tight. I feel a lot less gliding friction with the ice, also.

[D aka speck 0]

Info about these new holders.

They are made from a carbon fiber resin.

I hear that they are lighter, stronger and boast more energy transfer.

I thought my standard ones were light.

[Admerylous 0]

Are they currently available?

Any suggestions as to any sites offering them if they are or information regarding when they will be released otherwise?

Thank you.

Also, another question:

I have heard it suggested that part of the increasing stability or sharper feeling in turns is due to the flex of the holder. ie. More of my blade would be catching the ice, more bite. However, wouldn't this also make it more difficult to make a sharper turn (similar to having a longer rocker)?

Would these new holders nullify some of the agility benefits, or improve them even further?

[dangler08 0]

This site sells the new carbon holder http://www.hockeyservices.com/hockey/player/paccess.html

but it doesnt have pics

[Jason Harris 31]

I don't know if this is correct, mechanically, but I've always felt the increased turning radius was due to the flex in the runner. If so, ther increased ability would still remain. If not, what you'd have would be closer to conventional blades.... :P

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

Keep on believing that. :P

[FALLEN87 0]

Does anyone have anything special or different they do with their t-blades?

[Admerylous 0]

What do you mean, Fallen?

Aside from holding my head in shame at the sound?

[greatone 0]

T-Blade wearer for two years, never had a problem. I just got tired of them and went back to the LS2's. T-blades (runners) were a pain in the neck to get in my area though.

[NorthStar 0]

Hey I heard that it was possible to resharpen used blades? Is it true or was it just bs I heard.

[huffer4 0]

Hey I heard that it was possible to resharpen used blades? Is it true or was it just bs I heard.

I remember seeing on a site that they had a T Blade hand sharpener (kinda like a honing stone maybe), but I don't remember which one.

[Jason Harris 31]

It's about three inches long and crescent shaped; you run the flat side on your blade. Basically, it's a harder stone that on the traditional skate sharpening wheel, since the t'blade is harder metal. I use my side stone about every three to four weeks as my blades become duller. It doesn't take out huge nicks, but it puts an edge back.

[kornsined 0]

It's about three inches long and crescent shaped; you run the flat side on your blade. Basically, it's a harder stone that on the traditional skate sharpening wheel, since the t'blade is harder metal. I use my side stone about every three to four weeks as my blades become duller. It doesn't take out huge nicks, but it puts an edge back.

a regular stone or the new t-blade stone?

[joelnmich 0]

I wore t-blades on my Nike Ignite 1s for four years while I was stationed in Louisville. Bought them primarialy due to the fact that I couldn't get a consistent sharpening in Kentucky.

Loved them, as compared to horribly sharpened blades, but had to alter my skating style as mentioned by other posters before me. That being said, I skated well in them and enjoyed the bite, glide and the paper ripping sound as I went down the ice. Many of the other players said they could hear me all over the ice and it sometimes made them think twice about what they were doing when I was on the forecheck.

I have recently purchased a set of Graf 705s that were on closeout from a local hockey shop. The Cobra blade and forward rake of the boot are very pleasing to my personal preference. I don't forsee my going back to t-blades but did enjoy them and would be happy to recommend them to someone who might not be able to find a consistent, professional sharpener or someone who might need a radius that can't be done by the local hockey shop personnel.

[Jason Harris 31]

It's about three inches long and crescent shaped; you run the flat side on your blade. Basically, it's a harder stone that on the traditional skate sharpening wheel, since the t'blade is harder metal. I use my side stone about every three to four weeks as my blades become duller. It doesn't take out huge nicks, but it puts an edge back.

a regular stone or the new t-blade stone?

I was describing the t'blade stone.