I would much rather prefer regular sharpening. Cost more who cares. I can customize my blades however I want. I still think T-blades are a waste of money.
it's a pretty common opinion.
The best T-blade moment I heard about was when a guy on my team shattered another guy's T-blade with a slapshot. Blade, holder, everything.
There are ways of keeping metal blades sharp longer- those handheld sharpeners. They cost 20 bucks and your blades last at least 2 or 3 times as long.
I agree, but in some cases (like if I move to Mexico) they're needed.
I'm not going to drop my skates (that are the 9k pumps) off and let the blades get mangeled. No thank you.
I'd rather have the Tblades and have them permenantly sharp.
And that kind of thing is probalby the best use for them- when you can't really get reliable sharpening. Otherwise Steel blades are still better. Think about it. If Tblades were the best option all the time, every pro would use them. Barely any do.
Pros get paid to wear/use the equipment they use, or at least get it for free...do you?
Do you know how many blades, skates, holders, etc. pros go through in one season alone?
I don't compare myself to the pros, because it just doesn't make any sense.
Reading this topic has given me one of the biggest surprises of my life. I have dealt with a bunch of them before (selling, replacing, etc. at my job) and think they're one of the worst ideas ever. I am honestly surprised that there are this many people in the world that like them. Interesting.
Listen to a set of T-Blades, it's a distinct and annoying sound. Besides that I know a few people who actually like them, I juggled the idea but after learning how to sharpen skates I decided to stick with regular blades.
Was thinking about getting a new boot,but was wondering if finding a boot I like and replacing the holder with t blades would be hard. I have t blades now,but the boot already had them attached. Anyone try this with any success?
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They work and that's all I care.
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I've had t-blades on my skates for about 4 years now (were on my Supra 735's when I bought the skates). Seems like t-blades have pretty much become phased out, although I still see the occasional player who has it.
I'm far from a good player (I was supposed to go play Jr C until I broke my ankle and needed surgery. But I feel like now I'm back to my form, but I'm 20 and in school). So I couldn't really feel the difference between regular blades and the t-blades.
If you could play Jr C you are a decent player.