Features
Patented and proven: Balance Blades is the only beginner skate backed by physics. If you knew how rigorous the patent process is, you'd understand just how exceptional this product is. Trusting Balance Blades is a no-brainer when it comes to giving your child the safest and smartest start on the ice.
Prevent Rear Falls
Rear Fall Prevention System
- Hidden Rear Indentations: Strategically designed rear indentations automatically and involuntarily engage with the ice to prevent forward slips, where the skate slides forward out from under the skater. When this forward slip starts, the indentations create an external force that disrupts the skate’s forward momentum, halting the angular rotation of the skater's body and stabilizing them to prevent a backward fall.
- Physics-Based Safety: Applying Newton’s First Law of Motion, the force generated by the rear indentations redirects the skater’s motion forward. This proactive redirection allows the skater a chance to regain balance, reducing the likelihood of a fall and enhancing overall safety.
Skate Aid
Front Blade Engagement for Skill Development (Skate Aid)
- Assistive Front Indentations: The front blade features strategically placed indentations that can be engaged voluntarily by the skater. These indentations aid in standing up from the ice, provide grip for pushing off, and assist in propelling forward or changing direction, offering beginners an effective tool to develop balance and basic skating skills.
- Physics-Based Control: Utilizing Newton’s Third Law of Motion, when the skater deliberately presses the front indentations into the ice, the reaction force provides stability and enhances control, allowing the skater to maintain balance and execute precise maneuvers.
Wider Flatter Middle
Wider, Flatter Middle Blade
- Improved Stability: The Balance Blades design incorporates a wider, flatter middle section similar to a goalie skate blade, increasing surface contact with the ice. This design reduces the rocker profile, enhancing balance and weight distribution, which is crucial for beginners learning to skate effectively.
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Key Benefits:
- Increased Ice Contact: The flatter profile ensures more blade contact with the ice, providing a stable platform for skaters to maintain balance.
- Even Weight Distribution: The reduced rocker shape spreads the skater's weight more evenly, minimizing forward and backward tipping.
- Enhanced Learning Experience: The stable design supports beginners by reducing falls, allowing them to focus on developing proper skating techniques.
- Physics-Based Advantage: By utilizing Newton’s First Law, the flatter blade design helps maintain the skater’s inertia in a straight line, reducing the likelihood of unintended angular shifts and improving overall stability.
4 Sizes in 1 Adjustable Skate
4-in-1 Adjustable Skate
- Adjustable Fit: These skates are adjustable across four sizes, accommodating a child’s growth for up to four seasons. This feature makes the skate more affordable by extending its usability as the child grows.
- Easy Adjustment Mechanism: Push-button shell expansion allows for quick and easy resizing.
- Available Sizes: Two ranges—(8 youth to 11 youth) and (12 youth to 2 junior)—ensure a good fit as children progress.
Transitional Sharpening
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Transitional Sharpening System
- Training Blade to Regular Blade Transition: As children improve their skating skills, the blade can be gradually transitioned from a beginner's blade (with larger indentations for safety) to a regular blade through progressive sharpening.
- Sharpening Stages: The indentations on both the front and rear of the blade can be reduced through regular sharpening, providing a smooth transition as the skater becomes more proficient.
These features not only enhance safety but also offer a tailored learning experience that grows with the child, helping them gain confidence and skills on the ice.
