Hollows

[Eternal 0]

I searched and couldn't find an answer to this question. I have skated at 1/2" my whole life and am begining to find i do not have enough bite and that my blades loose their edge fairly quickly, i skate on vapor XXX's. I have decided to change to a 3/8" hollow, but wanted to know how much this would slow down my glide as i do not want it to be greatly affected. Sorry if this was covered in another thread i couldn't find it.

[Chadd 916]

1. The edges on a 3/8 hollow get worn down faster than 1/2.

2. Perhaps you've gotten bigger and the extra size is wearing down the edges faster.

To me it sounds like there is a problem with who is doing your skates. If you want to try 3/8, then try it and decide for yourself if it's the right hollow. What one person may consider too much reduction in speed, another person may never notice.

[bbruins8 0]

It should also be mentioned that the LS steel that comes on those (almost positive it does) tends to not hold an edge as long as other steel.

[Eternal 0]

i've also heard that and i think that thats the problem i tried 3/8 tonight and liked it, but i'll see how it holds up. When i had 1/2 after 2 skates they were loosing bite.

[lb33knight 0]

i've also heard that and i think that thats the problem i tried 3/8 tonight and liked it, but i'll see how it holds up. When i had 1/2 after 2 skates they were loosing bite.

Or you can go in between with a 7/16 and have the best of both.

[flyerman 0]

I concur with the 7/16" hollow -- perfect hollow for a lot of skaters like me for whom after 1-2 games the 1/2" just doesn't quite cut it, so to speak. I'm surprised your LHS didn't recommend that to you before going all the way to 3/8" (or maybe you didn't ask). Try it out next time.

[Eternal 0]

I just asked for 3/8 and they did it i'll see how i like the next few times i'm out and then decide if i'll try 7/16