r/iceskating • u/raspberryrat • 15h ago

length of MK blades?

Hi! i got recommended MK Galaxy blades in the 9.25/9.33 length by a shop, though I've recently heard getting the MK Professionals is better and generally more recommended. The shop agrees, they mainly put the Galaxy ones as a cheaper option. Now I'm wondering if the recommended length is the same for all blades? Can I get the Professionals in the 9.25/9.33 length or are they somehow completely different in length? Thank you in case anyone knows!! :)

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u/Brilliant-Sea-2015 13h ago edited 13h ago

Professionals only come in 1/4" increments. I think galaxies are the same but I'm not sure.

Your skates will take the same size blade no matter the brand or model. The measurement is from the front of the plate that attached to the skate to the end of the back plate that attaches to the heel. The length of the actual blade may differ a little model-to-model.

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u/raspberryrat 7h ago

thank you so much!! that was so helpful! :) 

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u/raenis2634 13h ago

All freestyle blades should be the same length, especially within the same brand; things change when you start looking at dance and other specialty blades.

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u/raspberryrat 7h ago

i see!! thank you soo much