LS2 Blades - Hollow and Profile

[Shark#81 0]

I think the LS2 blade tuning thread is lost so I re-started this one.

These are my findings on the LS2's that may help some others.

I believe in the marketing statement about the blade's profile. I felt there was more blade in contact with the ice in the LS2. I originally went with a 1/2" hollow (from my LS1) and I ran into some trouble. My agility, or dexterity was reduced and I had a stopping problem. Both these were solved by going to a larger radius hollow. Because the blades are more stable, I also opened up my boot at the top to allow for a less restricted lower leg/ankle movement in my skate. My skates feel more like a hi-top running shoe.

In doing so I still retain the speed, power and stability of the LS2 blade.

Summary - If using the factory LS2 profile:

Increase the hollow radius by 1/16" to 1/8"

For soft ice, go another 1/8" or to suit.

The speed is awesome. The skates are absolutely rippin' it - which has caused another issue - coming up with new moves at the net!

http://www.jagersport.com/game7alone.wmv

http://www.jagersport.com/game7dakid.wmv

http://www.jagersport.com/shinny.wmv (30 MB)

[Remman 0]

What is the value or lesson of these crappy quality movies...?

[Shark#81 0]

For the athlete, video is required for analysis of everything. I highly recommend you have someone take regular video of yourself playing, doing skills etc. if you are serious about improvement

Video can also be used as a team building tool and as a motivator. I started doing videos of our team and we went from the "B" pool to the top of the "A" pool in 2 seasons. Video was a big part of that success. Examples are...

http://www.jageng.com/thrashastitlewin.wmv

WARNING: this one about the playoffs has PROFANITY & GOONING:

http://www.jageng.com/thefinalround.wmv

This one is censored version for You tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPNslylzPBQ

For an equipment builder, we use it to benchmark performance (e.g time the hot lap), and to observe how the equipment is functioning in a dynamic way.

In marketing, we use video to communicate a concept or idea and to entertain.

[fultonreed 1]

I want to try a pair of those skates