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Blade Sizing

Please use the following sizing guide as the standard for buying and selling skate blades listed on Grace’s Skate Closet.

Buyers

Determine the skate boot’s sole length for the boots you are buying the blades for. DO NOT use the boot size as the sole length. The size is not the boot sole length. Take the measurement as described here. Using a ruler, measure from the tip of the boot sole to the end of its heel as shown in the diagram below.

Use this measurement to determine the appropriate blade size. The length of the appropriate sized blade should be approximately ¼- ½ inch (6-12 mm) less than heel to toe boot sole length.

Skates (boot and blade) are a figure skater’s primary and most important piece of equipment. The boot must fit properly and have an appropriate blade for you to do your best.
The blade should be aligned and mounted properly. It should be rust free, nick free, and properly sharpened.
Your skates must have the proper blade for your jump level and type of skating. A skater working on double and triple jumps will have a much different blade than those working on single jumps. Those doing dance routines will need different blades than those doing freestyle programs. To find the proper type of blade for your level and type of skating you should talk to a professional (i.e. a figure skating coach) and/or review the manufacturer’s web sites for their recommendations. Riedell has their recommendations at the following site: http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/ blades.html
Here are some links to the better known blade companies. You will find that most of these companies cater to all levels of skaters and provide recommendations on their web site for which blade is appropriate for what level and type of skating.

· Graf (Kreuzlingen, Switzerland): http://www.grafskates.com/kufen.html/

· ISE Blades (Canada):

· Jackson (Toronto, ON): http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames/frameset-Matrix.htm/

· John Watts Ltd. (Sheffield, England): http://www.johnwattsltd.com/

· John Wilson Skates (Sheffield, England): http://www.johnwilsonskates.com/

· MK Blades (Sheffield, England): http://www.mkblades.com/

· Paramount SK8s (USA): http://www.paramountskates.com/

· Titanium Beach (Newport Beach, CA): http://www.titaniumbeach.com

When buying blades make sure the advertised blade type is appropriate for you and size details match your required measurements before making an offer. If there is any question contact the seller for clarification.

Sellers

The blade manufacturer, size and model are usually stamped on the blade. Please include this information in your listing. Include pictures of all angles of both blades such that these markings can be read and the condition of the blades is clear to the buyer. Of course you should describe any flaws in the blades in your listing. If the blades are not marked and you don’t know the size you can simply measure it as follows:

Using a ruler, measure from the tip of the front blade mount plate (not the pick) to the end of the heel blade mount plate as shown in the diagram below. Measure in inches or millimeters and post this information in your listing along with the blade manufacture and model (if known).

Size Chart for a Common Skate Blade Manufacture

WILSON BLADE SIZE CHART:

6	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	5.75" - 146 mm	152 to 157 mm	6.0 to 6.25"
	6.0" - 152 mm	158 to 164 mm	6.25 to 6.49"
	6.25" - 159 mm	165 to 170 mm	6.50 to 6.74"
	6.5" - 165 mm	171 to 176 mm	6.75 to 6.99"
	6.75" - 171 mm	177 to 183 mm	7.00 to 7.24"
7	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	7.0" - 178 mm	184 to 189 mm	7.25 to 7.49"
	7.25" - 184 mm	190 to 196 mm	7.50 to 7.74"
	7.5" - 191 mm	197 to 202 mm	7.75 to 7.99"
	7.75" - 197 mm	203 to 208 mm	8.00 to 8.24"
8	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	8.0" - 203 mm	209 to 215 mm	8.25 to 8.49"
	8.25" - 210 mm	216 to 221 mm	8.50 to 8.74"
	8.5" - 216 mm	222 to 164 mm	8.75 to 8.99"
	8.75" - 222 mm	228 to 234 mm	9.00 to 9.24"
9	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	9.0" - 229 mm	235 to 240 mm	9.25 to 9.49"
	9.25" - 235 mm	241 to 164 mm	9.50 to 9.74"
	9.5" - 241 mm	159 to 164 mm	9.75 to 9.99"
	9.75" - 248 mm	254 to 259 mm	10.00 to 10.24"
10	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	10.0" - 254 mm	260 to 265 mm	10.25 to 10.49"
	10.25" - 260 mm	266 to 272 mm	10.50 to 10.74"
	10.5" - 267 mm	273 to 278 mm	10.75 to 10.99"
	10.75" - 273 mm	279 to 284 mm	11.00 to 11.24"
11	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	11.0" - 279 mm	285 to 291 mm	11.25 to 11.49"
	11.25" - 286 mm	292 to 297 mm	11.50 to 11.74"
	11.5" - 292 mm	298 to 303 mm	11.75 to 11.99"
	11.75" - 298 mm	304 to 310 mm	12.00 to 12.24"
12	blade size	sole range in mm	sole range in inches
	12.0" - 305 mm	311 to 316 mm	12.25 to 12.49"
	12.25" - 311 mm	317 to 323 mm	12.50 to 12.74"
	12.5" - 318 mm	324 mm and above	12.75" and above