About us

Watching your child struggle to ice skate—especially when they slip and fall—can be a frustrating and helpless experience for any parent, particularly when they fall backward. The founder of Balance Blades knew this feeling firsthand.

As a former Canadian National Figure Skater, learn-to-skate coach, and hockey player, our inventor realized there had to be a way to help beginners stay upright and safe on the ice. Through extensive research and design, they developed an innovative solution: skate blades with interior indentations.

These indentations, placed at the back of the skate blades, engage with the ice automatically to help prevent rear falls. Additional indentations at the front of the blade assist children with fundamental skills like standing up and pushing off.

When the inventor tested these skates on their youngest child, the results were immediate. The child quickly learned to balance independently without needing constant support. Not only did they skate safer and sooner, but they were also able to join their sibling on the ice right away.

Inspired by this success, the inventor decided to make Balance Blades available to all parents, giving children everywhere the opportunity to enjoy a safer and more enjoyable learn-to-skate experience. Designed by skaters, for skaters, Balance Blades help children develop the confidence and skills to progress to other skating sports, including hockey, speed skating, and figure skating.

Today, children around the world are learning to skate with Balance Blades, enjoying a safer, more supportive introduction to the ice.