Flare Skate Blades
THE BEST PLAYERS USE THE BEST BLADES.
Some of the biggest names in professional hockey are now taking advantage of Flare skate blade technology. Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks), Aaron Ekblad (Florida Panthers), and Jacob Trouba (New York Rangers) are a few worth mentioning. While some time has passed since this article was initially written and NHL players on Flare have come and gone they are definitely popular with many players.
The Flare skate blades wider design translates to decreased friction, which provides optimal glide and maximum speed; gives you a better edge which creates more bite on tight turns; for an unparalleled experience offering superior stability and control that no other blade can match. The blades fit perfectly into the stock holders.
Flare blades can also be profiled for the ultimate performance setup. We offer all of our Prosharp custom profiles for Flare blades. Research and choose from one of our many Prosharp custom profiles to pair with a set of Flare blades.Since this article was originally written Flare has stopped manufacturing blades for the Bauer Edge holder. We still carry Flare blades for CCM XS holders.
Change Your Blade. Change Your Game.
NO OTHER SKATE BLADE HAS UNDERGONE SUCH RIGOROUS TESTING. SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TO PROVIDE:
20% More Glide
6% Speed Increase
More Energy Efficient, Less Fatigue
Quicker & Tighter Turns
Incredible Balance & Stability
Unmatched Confidence BOOST
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Flare 6 Degree Angle
Flare Technology
Flare uses a unique 4.5 mm blade design with a 6 degree angle to achieve high performance results.
An independent study conducted by the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Calgary sought to investigate the difference in performance of the Flare Skate Blade versus traditional skate blades, focusing on friction, acceleration, speed, glide, and turns.
Hollow Conversion
Because the angle of the Flare Skate Blade increases the width of the blades where the steel meets the ice, a hollow adjustment is required. The chart to the right describes the most common sharpening edges for Flare skate blades. Flare blades can be sharpened using a Sparx machine.
SETH JARVIS - CAROLINA HURRICANES
"I really enjoy using the Flare Skate Blades and have noticed a huge difference. I feel faster on the ice, stronger on my turns, and have more stability on my feet."
ANDREW MANGIAPANE - CALGARY FLAMES
"I like the grip the Flare Blades give me on the ice when I'm cutting back on an opponent or turning down low. I also like how I don't lose speed when I do these things which is unlike other blades I've tried."
ADAM FANTILLI - CHICAGO STEEL
"Having more blade on the ice was the biggest advantage that I noticed right away. These blades are the best blades for me."
Flare Products
"I have a new steel that’s called Flare Skate Blade, it’s a thicker steel. It gives me an option to glide more, but be sharper when I turn. I get it [sharpened] at an inch and a half, it’s a big difference. I’ve noticed you need a glide; I used to play with no glide and my legs would kill me. I changed [to Flare Skate Blade] and really notice it."
