Chuck Wright - Engineer and Skate Blade Expert Click For Chuck's Website Next Generation Figure Skate Blades A new series of figure skating blades that define the state of the art in figure skate design. Utilizing advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, Paramount Blades are lighter, stiffer, stronger, and hold an edge better than conventional blades. On top of that, they are made of non-rusting materials, are available in colors, and are strikingly beautiful! The new blades use a frame that is computer machined from a solid piece of high strength aluminum alloy. Use of this material results in a blade that weighs up to 50% lighter than a conventional blade. Its unique diamond-shaped cross section provides strength that significantly exceeds conventional blades, as well as superior stiffness, so that the skater's energy goes into their skating, not the blade. Use of Aluminum for the frame also allows it to be anodized in a number of attractive colors. Currently available in light blue, light pink, light purple, Black & white, with more on the way. Attached to the frame is a runner made of a high strength and exceptionally durable stainless steel alloy. In addition to resisting rust and other corrosion, this alloy offers superior edge retention. Up to 80 hours between on the 420 SS and 120 hours when using the 440 SS Because both the frame and the blade runner are fabricated using high-precision computer-controlled machining equipment, the skater can be assured that every Paramount blade will be exactly like every other Paramount blade of that model. Skaters who have tried the new blades typically remark on their lightness and quickness, how quiet they are, and how fast they are. On the freestyle models, skaters frequently comment on how well the pick "sticks" on toe jumps,and how secure these takeoffs feel. Selected comments from skaters and coaches: - "These blades are awesome" - "Great lift off the ice on edge jumps and this blade is so quick off the ice on pick jumps it is hard to believe! My students just love this blade." - "I've been teaching on these blades for 2 months now and been skating a fair amount in them, and I swear they're as sharp as the first day I used them." - "Thank you for bringing such an innovative product to the market" - "I really noticed the quietness of the blade while I jump, better accuracy on my spins, and can feel the lightness of the blade! I actually jumped for 20 minutes longer than I usually am able to!" - "The icy purple is just beautiful, very sexy" Written By: Chuck Wright Home