YesLanges 127 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 While you're waiting from a response from the company, I think I can suggest an explanation for that: The coating sticks much more to the inner surface because that's where most of the blade surface area is. The edges themselves are much narrower and also more directly exposed to friction (especially friction perpendicular to their length, such as from stopping), so it sticks less to edges and it comes off much quicker. Anecdotally, I can attest to the fact that even when you spread it on pretty liberally, it has no effect on how well your edges grab the ice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 While you're waiting from a response from the company, I think I can suggest an explanation for that: The coating sticks much more to the inner surface because that's where most of the blade surface area is. The edges themselves are much narrower and also more directly exposed to friction (especially friction perpendicular to their length, such as from stopping), so it sticks less to edges and it comes off much quicker. Anecdotally, I can attest to the fact that even when you spread it on pretty liberally, it has no effect on how well your edges grab the ice.I think you're pretty close on how it works, it looks like a lot like a lithium grease that I have seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marvin Report post Posted December 28, 2016 I think the reason for the flop of the heated blades was mostly that they destroyed the ice too much. Thats why they werent allowed on some fields. At the end a lot comes down to the quality of your skates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty22 832 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Guest Marvin said: I think the reason for the flop of the heated blades was mostly that they destroyed the ice too much. Thats why they werent allowed on some fields. At the end a lot comes down to the quality of your skates. No, they flopped because they didn't provide enough of an improvement over conventional blades to make it worth the expense of purchasing the product and switching holders. I was working at a shop when these came out, and we were provided a couple of pairs to test. No ice damage. The steel was decent and sharpened well. The heating element quality was spotty at best and didn't always work. The guys that tested the Thermablades didn't notice any real difference in performance. I believe those conclusions were also reached at the NHL level with their testers as well. The blades were never approved for use at the NHL level and the product just died on the vine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3797 Report post Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Guest Marvin said: I think the reason for the flop of the heated blades was mostly that they destroyed the ice too much. Thats why they werent allowed on some fields. At the end a lot comes down to the quality of your skates. No idea how we had permission for a guest to post. Fixed that - Marvin - please register. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bondoao1 8 Report post Posted December 30, 2016 On 12/28/2016 at 5:24 AM, Guest Marvin said: I think the reason for the flop of the heated blades was mostly that they destroyed the ice too much. Thats why they werent allowed on some fields. At the end a lot comes down to the quality of your skates. From what I read, They were not allowed in the NHL because the NHLPA voted against using them. 4/5 players that were given thermablades didn't like them. On topic with SK8t fuel, this stuff sounds like a cross between car wax and rain x, I might give it a try one of these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgold47 12 Report post Posted January 2, 2017 wouldn't putting WD-40 on a rag and wiping it on the blades accomplish a similar effect? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kgbeast 195 Report post Posted January 2, 2017 On 12/30/2016 at 2:22 PM, bondoao1 said: From what I read, They were not allowed in the NHL because the NHLPA voted against using them. 4/5 players that were given thermablades didn't like them. T-blades are allowed in NHL, otherwise Dennis Seidenberg of Islanders would not be wearing them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSK81 400 Report post Posted January 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, Kgbeast said: T-blades are allowed in NHL, otherwise Dennis Seidenberg of Islanders would not be wearing them. Thermablades, not T-blades. Different product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kgbeast 195 Report post Posted January 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, JSK81 said: Thermablades, not T-blades. Different product. Sorry then. Thanks for pointing out as I did not even know. Oops... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Flash 49 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 I was under the impression Thermablades didnt make it because of not getting NHL exposure. As I thought they were deemed an advantage by the NHL competition committee and therefore banned. But anwho, I digress. IMHO Thermablades did exactly what FBV and Sk8 Fuel do. Which is add about 5% or more glide to a players stride. Got to use the Thermablades and had zero problems. Worked as advertised. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bondoao1 8 Report post Posted January 3, 2017 16 hours ago, All Flash said: I was under the impression Thermablades didnt make it because of not getting NHL exposure. As I thought they were deemed an advantage by the NHL competition committee and therefore banned. But anwho, I digress. IMHO Thermablades did exactly what FBV and Sk8 Fuel do. Which is add about 5% or more glide to a players stride. Got to use the Thermablades and had zero problems. Worked as advertised. I found the article I was talking about which explains the reason. "While Therma Blade received approvals for its blades from the NHL, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey months ago, the poor reviews from Draper and Lapointe have prompted the NHLPA to balk at signing off on the fledgling product. And without the approval of the players' union, the heated blades, which are attached to boots of existing skates, would no longer be able to be used in NHL games, which would be a key marketing tool for the Quebec company."https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2008/02/09/great_ones_blades_a_dud_players_report.htmlhttps://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2008/02/09/great_ones_blades_a_dud_players_report.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Flash 49 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinL 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2018 Hi Guys, I know this is an old thread, but I'm curious what ever happened to sk-8t fuel? I can't seem to find it anywhere anymore (other than ebay) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Flash 49 Report post Posted March 23, 2018 Hhhmmm i still use it ...... Might have to pick some up from ebay if you cannot it find elsewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason 65 Report post Posted March 25, 2018 I bought some at Sport Chek a while ago, but I have yet to use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Flash 49 Report post Posted March 25, 2018 Do it...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinL 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2018 Well I'm just wondering cause it seems like the original company that put this stuff out is no longer in business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted October 11, 2019 What ever happened to this stuff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
