Why do they do that?!

[Dotes 0]

I've noticed this on almost every skate I've seen. The gap between the blade holder and the boot in the middle under the arch is always just big enough for a puck to fit through. I've seen the puck even go through there in games while blocking shots. Whats the deal with that?

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[Rustpot 1]

I've noticed this on almost every skate I've seen. The gap between the blade holder and the boot in the middle under the arch is always just big enough for a puck to fit through. I've seen the puck even go through there in games while blocking shots. Whats the deal with that?

-Dotes

Weight. The distance between the bottom of the skate and the blade is predetermined to give a minimal angle for tight turns. The holder is then designed in a ballet of stiffness and support and saving weight.

Boots differ in the arch, so they can't attach the holder there for support and strength, might as well cut it out to save weight.

You shouldn't be trying to block shots with the side of your foot anyway.

[lb33knight 0]

It also makes for a nice handle to be able to carry your skates.

[cougarscaptain87 12]

i rather have the puck go through that hole then blast my holder, shatter it and crawl off the ice.

[Guitarmy 0]

It also makes for a nice handle to be able to carry your skates.

That's what I always thought it was for, lol.

[lb33knight 0]

The gap there is also beneficial when having your skates sharpened. Most, but not all, skate holders have a post that goes through the gap when you clamp the skate on.

[Dougie8 0]

The gap there is also beneficial when having your skates sharpened. Most, but not all, skate holders have a post that goes through the gap when you clamp the skate on.

That technology probably came after they realized all the skates had that hole in the holder. I think it makes more sense that a skate sharpening company make a sharpener that fits the skate, rather then a skate company making a new skate to fit a certain skate sharpener.

[the iceman 132]

It creates "speed holes".

[Keith 0]

When I had rebellions with the 3d holders, it was so weird to look down and see no hole.

[lb33knight 0]

The gap there is also beneficial when having your skates sharpened. Most, but not all, skate holders have a post that goes through the gap when you clamp the skate on.

That technology probably came after they realized all the skates had that hole in the holder. I think it makes more sense that a skate sharpening company make a sharpener that fits the skate, rather then a skate company making a new skate to fit a certain skate sharpener.

No manufacturer is going to make a skate that will be a pain in the ass to get sharpened. It will certainly affect the sales of it. The skates that were made that had this problem sure haven't stuck around long.

[cougarscaptain87 12]

No manufacturer is going to make a skate that will be a pain in the ass to get sharpened. It will certainly affect the sales of it. The skates that were made that had this problem sure haven't stuck around long.

example a: easton razorbaldz in that stupid green kevlar, you have to take the steel out of the holder, sharpen just the steel, and then re instal. thoes didnt seem to hang around too long.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

No manufacturer is going to make a skate that will be a pain in the ass to get sharpened. It will certainly affect the sales of it. The skates that were made that had this problem sure haven't stuck around long.

example a: easton razorbaldz in that stupid green kevlar, you have to take the steel out of the holder, sharpen just the steel, and then re instal. thoes didnt seem to hang around too long.

I offered a guy free Tuuks once to save me the inconvenience of sharpening his original Z-Air skates.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I offered a guy free Tuuks once to save me the inconvenience of sharpening his original Z-Air skates.

You offered...did he take them?

[lb33knight 0]

No manufacturer is going to make a skate that will be a pain in the ass to get sharpened. It will certainly affect the sales of it. The skates that were made that had this problem sure haven't stuck around long.

example a: easton razorbaldz in that stupid green kevlar, you have to take the steel out of the holder, sharpen just the steel, and then re instal. thoes didnt seem to hang around too long.

Blademaster did make a skate holder to sharpen those things. It is heavy, cumbersome, and hard to see the blade as it's on the stone. The is still one guy in my beer league that brings them in for me to sharpen once in a while. I have 2 or 3 pairs of the holders in a box somewhere in the back of my shop.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

The Blackstone Scissor also works on those skates, but I dread using that thing unless completely necessary. I have 3 of them.

[nicksmission14 0]

Hated sharpening those junks.

Sightly off topic, Before the RBII's it seemed like I replaced more easton steel then any other manufacturer out there due to breakage.