When do I need a stiffer skate.

[bmess6 2]

I've been in a pair of RBZ 60's for little over a year now and i'm thinking about moving into a stiffer skate. What are the pros/cons of a stiffer skate? Anything i can look for while im skating to tell me if i need a stiffer skate?

[JaniV 9]

I noticed it when my skates started to twist under me. Ankels did not support enough in sharp turns and skates did feel wobbily....

[shoot_the_goalie 281]

I've been in a pair of RBZ 60's for little over a year now and i'm thinking about moving into a stiffer skate. What are the pros/cons of a stiffer skate? Anything i can look for while im skating to tell me if i need a stiffer skate?

IMHO, it's actually really simple as long as you can try out a stiffer skate. When you try a stiffer skate, and there is a noticeable difference, and it's a positive difference, then you know the jump to a stiffer skate would make sense. I remember jumping from a mid stiff skate to a very stiff skate, and I just simply noticed that there was more power/energy from my stride than from my old skate...with that I decided to move up to a stiffer boot. It's hard to describe, but you just kinda "know" if that makes any sense.