Recreational Figure Skating FAQ - Appendix 1

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Summary: Recreational figure skating (Participant) FAQ - Appendix 1
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 05:10:09 GMT

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Appendix 1: Commonly available blades

      Commonly available blades, rocker radius, radius of hollow (from fabric)
      and manufacturer suggested retail price (in US $)

    Dance blades

   Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
   Coronation Dance John Wilson 7 7/16 175 Available with parabolic
   profile
   Super Dance 99 John Wilson 8 5/16 355 Slim or parabolic profile
   MK Dance MK 7 5/16 355 Slim or parabolic profile
   Ascend Ultima 8 7/16 330 $400 in gold finish
   Freedom John Watts 8 5/16 375 Rounded tail
   Ascend Ultima 8 7/16 330 $400 in gold finish
   Dance John Watts 8 5/16 320
   Sabre ISE 8   285

    Synchronized skating blades

   Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
   Wilson Precision John Wilson 8 7/16 160 Available with parabolic
   profile
   Team Precision MK 7 7/16 137 Available with parabolic profile
   Vision Synchro MK 7 7/16 168 Available with parabolic profile
   Synchro Ultima 8 7/16 120
   Synchro Plus Ultima 8 7/16

    Beginner Freestyle and all-purpose blades

   Model       Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
   Double Star MK           7            1         50   
   Fiesta 21   MK           7            7/16      40    Discontinued model.
   Majestic    John Wilson  7            5/8       110  
   Jubilee     John Wilson  7            3/4       77   
   Mirage      Ultima       8            7/16      55   
   Sterling    ICE          8                      55   

    Intermediate and Advanced Freestyle blades

   Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
   Coronation Ace John Wilson 7 7/16 166 $198 with K-pick. Available with
   parabolic profile
   Coronation  Comet  John  Wilson 8.5 7/16 235 Available with K-pick and
   parabolic profile
   Four Aces John Wilson 7 7/16   Available with parabolic profile
   Professional  MK 7 7/16 159 $189 with K-pick. Available with parabolic
   profile
   Vision MK 7 7/16 276 Available with parabolic profile
   Protege Ultima 8 7/16 129
   Legacy Ultima 8 7/16 150
   Olympic John Watts 8 7/16 255 $345 side honed,tapered
   Classic John Watts 7.5 7/16 165
   Stealth ISE 8   140

    Advanced and Elite Freestyle blades

   Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
   Pattern 99 John Wilson 8 7/16 346 $384 with K-pick. Available with
   parabolic profile
   Gold  Seal+  John  Wilson  8 5/16 474 $514 with K-pick. Available with
   parabolic profile
   Gold  Star*  MK  7 7/16 389 $489 with K-pick. Available with parabolic
   profile
   Phantom Special^ MK 7 7/16 370 Dove-tail edge
   Phantom*  MK  7  7/16  355  $393 with K-pick. Available with parabolic
   profile
   Freestyle Ultima 8 7/16 345 $400 in gold finish
   Elite Ultima 8 7/16 300
   Evolution John Watts 8 7/16 495
   Freedom John Watts 8 7/16 375 Rounded tail
   Solitaire John Watts 8 7/16 325 $415 side honed, tapered
   Storm-Gold ISE 8   325 Chrome finish available

   + Side honed
   * Tapered
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