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- Dec 17, 2018
Back online researching blades! My skater has all her single jumps and just starting the Axel. She works with a coach and also skates 3-4 times per week currently. She is 80lbs but has a new boot fitted for her- the Jackson Debut Fusion in the 50 stiffness, so she has pretty strong ankles/bend already.
My next issue is blades, which I thought I had decided. But now I'm not sure at all! When I spoke with her coach she only mentioned the Coronation Ace or the MK Pros. I felt the Coro Aces of those two was a better choice since she hinted even at the Coro ace parabolic. She tends to try to be budget friendly so she wouldn't flat out recommend the extra cost of the parabolic blade. Her daughter skates on them and loves them BTW. But I could tell her favorite. I'm not sure if its because of experience or because she feels its the best for for my skater.
Originally my plan was to order the Legacy 8 blade for the 8' rocker. It has a 27" spin rocker in front similar to the Coronation Ace spin rocker, but not the extra 12" in the very front.
My skater has been on 8' blades(Jackson skates/blades) and is just now upgrading boots and blades. She tends to get up to the front of her blade easily so not much trouble there. But she could probably use better bite on the ice during stroking, for more power. And she seems like her spins have slowed a bit lately? Learning the axel, the stability of the 8' could be better, but the Coro Ace has a great reputation with intermediate skaters and good maneuverability. Each of the better blades may already grip better. The parabolic blade on the Coro Ace might be the compromise between the 8' Legacy and the Coro Ace at 7'. And I've read there is better heel lift with the Coro Ace blades. Toe picks might be an issue! The Legacy 8 doesn't seem to be very popular and I'm not sure why. Between that and coaches recommendation, I am second guessing the Legacy 8.
I'd appreciate any feedback on these blades since everyone here seems much more experienced/knowledgeable than me.
My next issue is blades, which I thought I had decided. But now I'm not sure at all! When I spoke with her coach she only mentioned the Coronation Ace or the MK Pros. I felt the Coro Aces of those two was a better choice since she hinted even at the Coro ace parabolic. She tends to try to be budget friendly so she wouldn't flat out recommend the extra cost of the parabolic blade. Her daughter skates on them and loves them BTW. But I could tell her favorite. I'm not sure if its because of experience or because she feels its the best for for my skater.
Originally my plan was to order the Legacy 8 blade for the 8' rocker. It has a 27" spin rocker in front similar to the Coronation Ace spin rocker, but not the extra 12" in the very front.
My skater has been on 8' blades(Jackson skates/blades) and is just now upgrading boots and blades. She tends to get up to the front of her blade easily so not much trouble there. But she could probably use better bite on the ice during stroking, for more power. And she seems like her spins have slowed a bit lately? Learning the axel, the stability of the 8' could be better, but the Coro Ace has a great reputation with intermediate skaters and good maneuverability. Each of the better blades may already grip better. The parabolic blade on the Coro Ace might be the compromise between the 8' Legacy and the Coro Ace at 7'. And I've read there is better heel lift with the Coro Ace blades. Toe picks might be an issue! The Legacy 8 doesn't seem to be very popular and I'm not sure why. Between that and coaches recommendation, I am second guessing the Legacy 8.
I'd appreciate any feedback on these blades since everyone here seems much more experienced/knowledgeable than me.