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Figure Skate Blades
Higher level figure skating boots and figure skating blades are sold separately. The figure skating blade you select depends on the age, size, and skill level of the skater. An advenced figure skating blade has a larger toe pick and different curve than a beginner or intermediate blade. There are also differences in figure skate blades used for freestyle versus those used for dance.
 
Here are some sample figure skating blade curves.

blade curve

Sharpening

It is very important that you have your figure skate blades sharpened by someone who specializes in figure skates. There are significant differences in the way you sharpen figure skate blades vs hockey skate blasdes. The figure skate blade has a varying curvature radius from front to back. If you bring your skates to a pro shop that uses undertrained sharpeners they may grind them to a single radius.

I personally had the experience of a pro shop not only doing this, they actually ground the toe pick off my daughter's blade, Forthunately this was when we were just starting out and the blade was only around $79. Some of the top blades sell for $500 or more.

The best thing to do is talk to higher level skaters at your local rink to find out where they get their figure skates sharpened. Another thing you can check with the pro shop to see if they have seperate equipment to sharpen figure skates on. A goog pro shop will have a seperate grinding wheel for figure skates.

Pattern 99
 

The Pattern 99 is a top range free skating blade of the highest quality benefiting from an enlarged top toe pick, giving precise toe spotting.

  • Also available in K-Pick, Parabolic and K-Pick Parabolic
  • Pattern 99 K-Pick Parabolic is a non-stock item which requires a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 8'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Parallel
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Gold Seal
 

The definitive free skating blade designed to give optimum performance. Featuring solid sole plates for increased rigidity and a taper hollow ground, giving increased bite on edges.

  • Also available in K-Pick, Parabolic and K-Pick Parabolic
  • Gold Seal K-Pick Parabolic is a non-stock item which requires a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 8'
  • Radius of Hollow: 5/16"
  • Blade Style: Tapered (Side Honed)
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Four Aces
 

The Four Aces is a high quality mid-range blade similar to the Coronation Ace but with the subtle difference of straight cut teeth.

  • Also available in Parabolic
  • Four Aces blades with parabolic technology are non-stock items which require a special makeup charge and delayed delivery. Please contact your local authorized Riedell dealer for more information
  • Rocker: 7'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Parallel
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Coronation Comet
 

The Coronation Comet is a mid-range blade with a full rocker that gives greater gliding capabilities, benefiting skaters with its straight cut teeth.

  • Also available in K-Pick, Parabolic and K-Pick Parabolic
  • Coronation Comet blades with parabolic technology are non-stock items which require a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 8 1/2'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Parallel
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Coronation Ace
 

The most popular freestyle blade in the world is also the first choice of international coaches worldwide. Features a precision cross and milled toe rake.

  • Also available in K-Pick, Parabolic and K-Pick Parabolic
  • Coronation Ace K-Pick Parabolic is a non-stock item which requires a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 7'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Parallel
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Gold Star
  The first choice of numerous World and Olympic Champions, this superb blade epitomizes MK craftsmanship at its best. Specifically designed for today’s advanced freestyle techniques, the Gold Star is side honed, tapered and uniquely hand brazed. Available in either chrome or gold plate.
  • Also available in K-Pick, Parabolic and K-Pick Parabolic
  • Gold Star blades with parabolic technology and/or gold plating are non-stock items which require a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 7'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Tapered (Side Honed)
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Phantom
  The Phantom is side honed, tapered and specifically designed for today's exacting freestyle techniques. No other blade can match its legendary performance.
  • Also available in K-Pick, Parabolic and K-Pick Parabolic
  • Phantom K-Pick Parabolic is a non-stock item which requires a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 7'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Tapered (Side Honed)
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Phantom Special
 

The Phantom Special is identical in blade design to the Phantom, but features a solid sole plate and patented dove tailed edge section to give the benefits of side honing and easy precision sharpening.

  • Rocker: 7'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Dovetail
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Vision
 

Instantly recognizable with its Victory ‘V’ logo, the Vision remains well ahead of the competition in meeting the standards of contemporary skating. Parallel sided for easy precision sharpening and available in either chrome or gold plate.

  • Also available in Parabolic
  • Vision blades with gold plating are non-stock items which require a special makeup charge and delayed delivery.
  • Rocker: 7'
  • Radius of Hollow: 7/16"
  • Blade Style: Parallel
  • Measured in 1/4" increments
Supreme UB150
 

This new concept blade is designed for those skating at the highest level of competition. Its design enables exacting techniques used in all advanced jumps.

  • Cross cut picks
  • E-X-T (Edge enhancement technology - extra hard edge)
  • Solid plates
  • Chrome finish
  • Standard heel
  • Advanced competition profile
  • Freestyle/pairs usage
  • 8' Rocker
  • 7/16" Radius of Hollow
Freestyle UB120
 

This model incorporates all of the latest technology and features available. It is the preferred choice of World and Olympic competitors and is recommended by elite coaches everywhere.

  • Cross cut picks
  • E-X-T (Edge enhancement technology - produces extra hard edges)
  • Solid plates
  • Chrome finish
  • Standard heel
  • Advanced competition profile
  • Freestyle/pairs usage
  • 8' Rocker
  • 7/16" Radius of Hollow
Elite UB105
 

Our Elite blade incorporates all of the technical features of the Freestyle model, while offering the competitive profile and pick design of more traditional blades.

  • Straight cut picks
  • E-X-T (Edge enhancement technology - produces extra hard edges)
  • Solid plates
  • Chrome finish
  • Standard heel
  • Advanced competition profile
  • Freestyle and pairs usage
  • 8' Rocker
  • 7/16" Radius of Hollow
CNC Machining
  Paramount Blade's hollow and profile is machined with high accuracy. Other companies grind their blades by hand making blades slightly different. Blade tolerances are held to a much higher standard with our CNC machining.
Lighter and Stronger
 

Paramount Blades are made from a lightweight aircraft aluminum holder with a high quality steel runner. Our unique triangular shaped frame increases strength and stiffness. Due to the lighter weight, skaters using our blades can have higher and longer jumps.

Modern Aerospace Materials
 

Most skating blades are made from carbon steel (a 16th century technology) then brazed together as separate pieces. The Paramount blade holder is made from a super lightweight one-piece aluminum extrusion (21st century technology) and high-grade stainless steel runner. This high-grade runner is stronger than just carbon steel.

420C (7 elements) and 440C (8 elements) Stainless Steel is much stronger than regular carbon steel blades and will hold an edge much longer between sharpenings. Therefore, blade life is increased dramatically as well as being more durable. 440C Stainless Steel is manufactured at 9 times the cost of carbon steel. However, our blades are not more expensive than leading competitors.

These blades, being up to 50 percent lighter and stronger... Combine these blades with some of the new lightweight boots on the market and lose up to 5lbs per skater. The extra strong, lightweight, one-piece aluminum construction is virtually unbreakable. The rocker profiles of the freestyle blades are the same as the Pattern 99 and the Gold Seal Blades. The profile and width of our Dance blade is similar to the MK Gold Dance Blade.

These blades are CNC machined with high accuracy making every blade precise and identical. Unlike hand-made blades, our blades are all exact requiring no adjustment period between blade sets. You no longer need to re-learn how to skate on a "new" pair of blades because our tolerances are the tightest in the industry. Enjoy the perfection of Paramount Skate Blades. All of our lift angles are identical to specs.

Other competitive figure skating blade models coming soon. We will be adding more figure skating b lades to meet the needs of the competitive figure skater. There several top brands of advanced figure skating blades. Skaters often become loyal to a particular brand of figure skate blade for various reasons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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