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Perhaps it isn't perfect, but I've used moleskin for years. But I'm a low level skater. Maybe it wouldn't work with high level jumps?

(3) Moleskin and molefoam are intended for temporary use; they are not durable enough for long-term use. For some skate remedies (e.g., tongue liners and DIY insoles), I use industrial Poron. But I would not recommend it for your issue. The specific...

Kat, I responded to your thread in another forum. I gave a succinct answer there. Here, I'll give a more detailed, nuanced response. (1) Yes, some skaters can perform even advanced maneuvers with heel slippage. There are several Russian coaches at t...

If they mostly fit that is pretty wonderful, especially if they are fairly cheap. Though it is always possible they may not last very long. Just apply a little moleskin (but avoid the dollar store junk, unless you are willing to keep redoing it) around...

I'd say you can make them work, but my opinion is that most people are pretty finicky and wouldn't agree. The Soviet skaters I know are absolutely incredibly forgiving of setups, and while I'm just an adult whatever I think they aren't wrong.

I'd say you can make them work, but my opinion is that most people are pretty finicky and wouldn't agree. The Soviet skaters I know are absolutely incredibly forgiving of setups, and while I'm just an adult whatever I think they aren't wrong. ETA: the...

So my current skates are dying-- my landing-foot boot is starting to feel unstable on landing from jumps so I know it's broken down to the point that I'd better stop jumping on it soon (it feels fine for everything else). However, I'm not skating that...

So my current skates are dying-- my landing-foot boot is starting to feel unstable on landing from jumps so I know it's broken down to the point that I'd better stop jumping on it soon (it feels fine for everything else). However, I'm not skating that...

A lot will depend on the bearings (materials and mechanical design) that allow for the pivoting action. There has to be tight tolerances to ensure minimal lateral play. At the same time, the bearings need to withstand high impact from a multitude of ...

A lot will depend on the bearings (materials and mechanical design) that allow for the pivoting action. There has to be tight tolerances to ensure minimal lateral play. At the same time, the bearings need to withstand high impact from a multitude of ...

I wonder if they have put any thought into making them easy to sharpen with level edges. Does the frame need to be removed for sharpening?

I wonder if they have put any thought into making them easy to sharpen with level edges. Does the frame need to be removed for sharpening?