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TinofGrizz · 05-03-2010, 01:56 PM

A $65 skate is going to most likely have a carbon steel blade where as most $150+ skates will have a stainless steel blade. A stainless steel blade will hold an edge longer than a carbon steel blade and is less likely to rust. So short answer yes a carbon steel blade can be affecting your performance.

05-03-2010, 01:56 PM	#2
TinofGrizz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 81 vCash: 500	A $65 skate is going to most likely have a carbon steel blade where as most $150+ skates will have a stainless steel blade. A stainless steel blade will hold an edge longer than a carbon steel blade and is less likely to rust. So short answer yes a carbon steel blade can be affecting your performance.