Recreational Figure Skating FAQ - Appendix 1

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Appendix 1: Commonly available blades

   CAPTION: Commonly available blades, rocker radius, radius of hollow
   (from fabric) and manufacturer suggested retail price (in US $)

   Model Manufacturer Radius (ft.) ROH (in.) Price Comments
   Dance blades
   Coronation Dance Wilson 7 5/8 175
   Super Dance 99 Wilson 8 5/8 355
   MK Dance MK 7 5/16 355
   Ascend Ultima 8 7/16 330 400 in gold
   Freedom John Watts 8 5/16 375 Rounded tail
   Dance John Watts 8 5/16 325
   Sabre ISE 8 285
   Synchronized skating blades
   Wilson Precision Wilson 8 5/8 160
   Team Precision MK 7 7/16 137
   Vision Syncro MK 7 5/16 168
   Synchro Ultima 8 7/16 120
   Synchro Plus Ultima 8 7/16
   Freestyle and all-purpose blades
   Beginner
   Double star MK 7 7/16 50
   Fiesta 21 MK 7 5/16 40
   Majestic Wilson 7 5/8 110
   Jubilee Wilson 7 3/4 77
   Mirage Ultima 8 7/16 55
   Sterling ICE 8 55
   Intermediate - Advanced
   Coronation Ace Wilson 7 5/8 166 198 with K-pick
   Coronation Comet Wilson 8.5 5/8 235
   Professional MK 7 7/8 159 189 with K-pick
   Vision(former Vantage) MK 7 7/8 276
   Protege Ultima 8 7/16 129
   Legacy Ultima 8 7/16 150
   Olympic John Watts 8 7/16 255 345 side honed,tapered
   Classic John Watts 7.5 7/16 165
   Stealth ISE 8 140
   Advanced - Elite
   Pattern 99 Wilson 8 5/8 346 384 with K-pick
   Gold Seal+ Wilson 8 1/2 474 514 with K-pick
   Gold Star* MK 7 7/8 389 489 with K-pick
   Phantom Special^ MK 7 7/8 370
   Phantom* MK 7 7/8 355 393 with K-pick
   Freestyle Ultima 8 7/16 345 400 in gold
   Elite Ultima 8 7/16 300
   Evolution John Watts 8 7/16 495
   Freedom John Watts 8 7/16 375 Rounded tail
   Solitaire John Watts 8 7/16 325 415 side honed,tapered
   Storm-Gold ISE 8 325 Chrome finish also available

   +Side honed
   * Tapered
   ^ Dove-tail edge
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