3D spices up the game
XCBlade is, therefore, not a permanent but a variable-width skating blade that forms a well-defined 3D geometric shape. Thus, unlike all currently available blades, XCBlade is NOT a parallel-edge skating blade. Still, the blade's left and right edges gradually extend from the center, parallel sections moving away from each other into the direction front and rear of the blade.
Those details matter
This change in width is different in the front and rear, more remarkable in the back region of the blade, which is responsible for tight turns and smaller in the first region, which is responsible for the longer pushes.
More ice contact, more fun
The result of this controlled expansion is that in skating situations (final phase of the pushing stage, tight and sharp turns, intense braking), where conventional blades lose their contact with the ice due to increased inclination, there, the XCBlade blades are still firmly attached to the ice surface, thanks to the widening edge design, XCBlade engages the ice with 5 - 20 % larger blade sections.
Acceleration
XCBlades with their special curved 3D edge design create 4-10% more contact with ice, giving the player more dynamic acceleration and longer pushing steps.
Straight Skating
For straight skating, the ice-related middle area of the XCBlades is parallel, so same as any other blades, so there is no change in skating behavior except for the fact that your blades can be much shallower, allowing you higher speed. XCBlades combine revolutionary 3D edge geometry for increased turning stability and maximum speed for straight blades. Zero compromises only advantages.
Hockey Turn
During a turn the left and right skates are sliding on the ice with different radius. The special asymmetric 3D design of the left and right edges of XCBlade helps this divergent movement requirement, optimizing the energy consumption on skating. Turning is optimized with XCBlades, allowing the player to gain up to 4-15% movement energy (per match) compared to traditional blades. This energy saving can be crucial in the late stages of a match during the endgame.
Crossover
For crossover, the blades are used with their full length, and since the XCBlades, depending on their curvature, are attached to the ice on a larger surface at the front and rear sections of the inner and outer edges, they become more stable and faster during a crossover. XCBlades provide up to 4-19% more stability depending on the model.
Sharpening
As of our current knowledge, every single sharpening machine (Prosharp, Sparx, Blademaster...) is fully capable to safely sharpen XCBlade. No modifications need to be made to sharpen the blades, although it requires a little more attention, because any kind of misalignment, or mis-sharpening has increased negative impact on the blade.
Braking
The XCBlades, due to their widening edges are coming into contact with ice during braking both on the front and rear section on a larger surface than traditional blades, giving the player up to 3-11% more stable and powerful braking and a shorter braking distance.
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