Recreational Figure Skating FAQ

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 7/16 194 $223 with parabolic profile
Super Dance 99 John Wilson 8 5/16 386 $424 with parabolic profile
MK Dance MK 7 5/16 390 $470 with parabolic profile
Ascend Ultima 8 7/16 330 Choice of chrome, black or gold finish.
Freedom Dance John Watts 8 5/16 288 Rounded tail; $392 in titanium.
Dance John Watts 8 5/16 265 $369 in titanium.
Sabre ISE 8   $300

Synchronized skating blades

Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
Wilson Precision John Wilson 8 7/16 164 $202 with parabolic profile
Team Precision MK 7 7/16 150 Available with parabolic profile
Vision Synchro MK 7 7/16 156 $193 with parabolic profile
Synchro Ultima 8 7/16 130
Synchro Plus Ultima 8 7/16 252

Beginner Freestyle and all-purpose blades

Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
Double Star MK 7 1 117
Majestic John Wilson 7 5/8 120
Jubilee John Wilson 7 3/4 78  
Mirage Ultima 8 7/16 50
Sterling ICE 8   60

Intermediate and Advanced Freestyle blades

Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
Coronation Ace John Wilson 7 7/16 180 $212 with K-pick. $221 with parabolic profile.
Coronation Comet John Wilson 8.5 7/16 190 $219 with K-pick; $219 with parabolic profile.
Four Aces John Wilson 7 7/16 255 $292 with parabolic profile
Professional MK 7 7/16 176 $203 with K-pick. $212 with parabolic profile
Vision MK 7 7/16 329 $370 with parabolic profile
Protegé Ultima 8 7/16 130
Legacy Ultima 8 7/16 150
Solitaire John Watts 8 7/16 234 $338 in titanium; $293 side honed.
Olympic John Watts 8 7/16 265 $370 in titanium; $293 side honed.
Classic John Watts 7.5 7/16 125
Stealth ISE 8   150  
Shadow ISE 8   180 Elliptical pattern laser cut runner.

Advanced and Elite Freestyle blades

Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
Pattern 99 John Wilson 8 7/16 390 $432 with K-pick. $441 with parabolic profile
Gold Seal+ John Wilson 8 5/16 512 $556 with K-pick. $561 with parabolic profile.
Gold Star+ MK 7 7/16 450 $490 with K-pick. $490 with parabolic profile.
Phantom Special MK 7 7/16 399 Dove-tail edge.
Phantom+ MK 7 7/16 385 $426 with K-pick. $431 with parabolic profile.
Freestyle Ultima 8 7/16 330 Choice of chrome, black or gold finish.
Elite Ultima 8 7/16 300 Choice of chrome or black finish.
Evolution* John Watts 8 7/16 343 $448 in titanium.
Freedom John Watts 8 7/16 288 Rounded tail; $392 in titanium.
Freevo* John Watts 8 7/16 395 Rounded tail; $495 in titanium.
Storm-Gold ISE 8   350 Chrome finish available.

+ Side honed
* Different toe-pick configuration in right and left skate.


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