Favourite t'blade runner...

[kornsined 0]

I just wanted to see what different runners t'blade users are using and what they like about them.

I currently am using 256-M-13 but what to try a longer runner. Just can't find any in 256.

[Ryan DYHA 0]

haha what a coincidence, I use a M-13-256 runner too, but I just ordered a S-13-156 runner like five minutes ago from monkey lets see how they work out...

[crazylegs_9 0]

272-S-13, I was with the M for awhile, but I was struggling skating backwards with them for some reason. Switched to the short, and it took a little of my speed away, because of the lack of blade contact. Now it feels like turning and pivoting is a lot quicker and smoother.

[Gummer12 134]

Where the heck you been Crazy? You turnin gay on me Boy?!

M-13-288...Tried 15 and even got my hands on an 18, but they were just not my cup o' tea. Went back to the 13 and am never looking back. Maybe I'll try the S and the L, but we're about to take our ice out, so I'll probably just wait till next season.

BTW, Crazy, if you've got time on Monday mornin (18th), feel free to drop in the rink and give the guys a hand, I'm sure they might even let ya drive the O a round or two. I'll be at MIS that weekend, and won't get back till Monday Afternoon.

[kornsined 0]

272-S-13, I was with the M for awhile, but I was struggling skating backwards with them for some reason. Switched to the short, and it took a little of my speed away, because of the lack of blade contact. Now it feels like turning and pivoting is a lot quicker and smoother.

Interesting. I'm having similar issues too. I wanted to try L for more glide but by the sounds of if may worsen the problem.

[pisani34 10]

i havent tried any L's yet, but i've tried various M's, some m-15's, m-13's, even m-11's, but i find my favorite to be about the s-13

[huffer4 0]

280-M-13. I think I'm going to get a pair of 280-M-11 to try next.

[dollarhyde 0]

288-m-9. These seem to work the best for the ice conditions here. I'm 6'4", 260lbs; Graf 735.

Try the 9's. They dig and are fast.

[odp 0]

264-L-15

Tried the 18, was a bit much.

Probably pick up a 13 or less as one rink I now play on has really soft ice.

[D aka speck 0]

I had 288 - M - 13s for over a year. I needed new blades and they only had 288 -

M 15s. After 3 skates I did notice a difference in my transitions. I like the duller blades (less hollow) more. Just my big-footed experience. :D

[JBP 18]

Have used M-15 256 (after using M-13 256). Found them alot more comfortable on soft ice,felt I had better glide and turning capabilitys. For harder ice I used an L-18 256, found more stability but surprisingly no noticable difference in manoverability. (Did have a 2.5mm heel lift on skate as well)

Have since switched to a Pitch Blade wth an 11" radius and 3/4lie with a 5/8"hollow

(feels much like the M-15)

No more heel lift needed with the Pitch I found.

[kornsined 0]

I thought for harder ice you'd go the other way around. Harder ice more edge. I guess my interpretation is wrong.

n/m I re-read what you said. I'd like to try a m-15 but there's no decent selection here in Edmonton. Online is a expensive to purchase and ship to canada.

[pisani34 10]

^ where are you looking in edmonton for your tblades?

[kornsined 0]

checked out proskate, source for sports and don't have anything in L or 15 or higher. Only 9-13 in M or S. United Cycle & klondike I think are the only places I haven't checked.