APX Steel Replacement

[n3gkiwi 1]

Can anyone suggest a good replacement steel for my APX's?

Not a fan of the fusion steel on my APX skates. Was thinking of replacing them. I generally like the profile of the skate. Was thinking maybe step steel or Blackedge?

Would appreciate any help.

[mojo122 538]

Here's a couple of topics on Step and Blackedge.

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/39199-step-steel/

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/56284-blackedge-runners/

[n3gkiwi 1]

I have read through the Blackedge forum. I guess one of my concerns is the profiling. I have never had it done. Overtime with my APX I got use to them (they have been sharpened dozens of times now). If I bought the Blackedge ones, is there anything I would need to do? Would I need the profile changed to match the stock APX runners?

[gemini8026 1]

I have Blackedges on my APX skate. Im happy with that decision. I feel I can get an extra skate or two out of them before my next re-sharpen. Also find a little more confidence in getting deeper in corners. Could be placebo, but for the extra 20$ it cost me to put them on, no complaints!

[n3gkiwi 1]

I have Blackedges on my APX skate. Im happy with that decision. I feel I can get an extra skate or two out of them before my next re-sharpen. Also find a little more confidence in getting deeper in corners. Could be placebo, but for the extra 20$ it cost me to put them on, no complaints!

Why so cheap? I can only find these for $120 in Canada. And if I have to get them profiled, that's even more money...

[n3gkiwi 1]

I found out that I can get step steel for $30 or Blackedge for $120. Do people find Blackedge that much better?

[JSK81 400]

If you get step steel for $30, go for it.

[Amiroo39 121]

I found out that I can get step steel for $30 or Blackedge for $120. Do people find Blackedge that much better?

Where can you get step for $30? I paid close to $90 for mine + profiling. PM me, much appreciated.

Keep in mind that the Fusion runners have a 9" Radius and Step has a 10" radius.

[t6lock 24]

+1 for step steel, +100000000000 for step steel at that price of $30.... unless its each. i know thehockeyshop has em $30 per runner.

[mickz 107]

I found out that I can get step steel for $30 or Blackedge for $120. Do people find Blackedge that much better?

Keep in mind Hockey Shop's prices don't include sharpening or installation either and it's $30 per side.

[n3gkiwi 1]

Keep in mind Hockey Shop's prices don't include sharpening or installation either and it's $30 per side.

Ahhh $30 per runner. That makes more sense. It's odd that they list the Blackedge for $120; which is for a pair of runners. Still $60 vs $120...

Where can you get step for $30? I paid close to $90 for mine + profiling. PM me, much appreciated.

Keep in mind that the Fusion runners have a 9" Radius and Step has a 10" radius.

I may just stick with the 10" radius and see how it plays. I came from Grafs and find I am a little less stable on my APX's sometimes.

[jimmy 194]

Blackedge is worth every extra penny you are paying. Better edges, more speed, less nicking, scratches and casual lost edges, and less trips to the sharpener. Will pay for themselves in short time.

[n3gkiwi 1]

Blackedge is worth every extra penny you are paying. Better edges, more speed, less nicking, scratches and casual lost edges, and less trips to the sharpener. Will pay for themselves in short time.

May be a stupid question, can you use a Miraclestone on the Blackedge runners? I assume no, since in the other thread it said not to use a hone. Miraclestone is just a better grit?

I always find I can get a few extra skates at least by honing... at least with regular steel.

[jimmy 194]

No you can't use any stones of any grit, it will remove the coating. You won't need to extend intervals anymore with these, you'll get more skates between sharpenings anyway.

[Levsauce 2]

Just go step steel or I guess that u could for ls3 and that wouldn't be half bad either

[Grimz720 0]

Step steel is the way I would go. Skated on them at first and thought I would never get use to it. After a half hour I knew I wasn't going back its a great product with awsome results performance wise. Plus hold an edge for a while.

Just my opinion

[n3gkiwi 1]

Step steel is the way I would go. Skated on them at first and thought I would never get use to it. After a half hour I knew I wasn't going back its a great product with awsome results performance wise. Plus hold an edge for a while.

Just my opinion

I ended up going with Step Steel. After over a dozen skates, only regret is I should have done it sooner.

[Grimz720 0]

I ended up going with Step Steel. After over a dozen skates, only regret is I should have done it sooner.

Yes exactly

[hollowicked 39]

step is amazing, much better steel then fusions that I kept bending and breaking on my nxg's