Weight Matters

The steel on these blades is the same as with LS2 and LS3, so if you felt adequate glide with LS2's and 3's, then these blades will work well. Many people say that these blades break or bend too easily. We have had about 50 pairs of these, and not one blade has ever broke or bent. I am sure that they break or bend more easily than full-steel blades, but they certainly do not break or bend easily. They have one major positive attribute: low weight. Weight matters, particularly in blades. If you can deal with the drawbacks (below), then these blades are a good choice. They have two drawbacks: 1) They are not high enough for today's skaters. Bauer needs to come out with a higher version of this blade. Good skaters will bottom out too frequently with these blades. 2) The steel quality and finish could be better. In summary, it's time for Bauer to make a lighter, full-height blade with high-quality polished steel.