I'm contemplating a change from my MK Dance blades to MK Phantoms, as while I like the shortened heel for the avoidance of stepping on the backs during close footwork, I actually feel really insecure when I'm working on Field Moves/Moves In The Field, back threes, etc. I adored my Phantoms and only changed because I specialised in dance at a high level and was convinced by an excellent coach that it was the right thing to do. I was working for InterGold Dance back then.
But that was 20 years ago, and MITF were barely in existence in the UK. Coming back after 18 years off, I love them and want to do all the levels if I can. The opportunities for ice dance are limited at my rink as it's kidney shaped (don't get me started!) and I'm the only ice dancer there.
I think that Phantoms are probably the right way to go for me, but would Phantom Parabolics be better or worse than standard ones? I have never skated on Parabolic blades and everything I read offers conflicting opinions and advice. Edges are my thing and I don't want to compromise on the quality of those.
But that was 20 years ago, and MITF were barely in existence in the UK. Coming back after 18 years off, I love them and want to do all the levels if I can. The opportunities for ice dance are limited at my rink as it's kidney shaped (don't get me started!) and I'm the only ice dancer there.
I think that Phantoms are probably the right way to go for me, but would Phantom Parabolics be better or worse than standard ones? I have never skated on Parabolic blades and everything I read offers conflicting opinions and advice. Edges are my thing and I don't want to compromise on the quality of those.