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Skates and gel pads passed security check point today faster than I ever remember, for domestic flight departing Chicago.
I think the reasons I never get stopped when I carry on skates are that I always tell the screener in advance that "There are ice skates in this bag - I have ID." (USFSA/PSA cards are handy) and I put my guards and soakers on the blades securely. To me, that's demonstrating that I understand that safety is important and I don't intend to hurt anyone with them since it would take a bit of time to remove the guards. Some people object to keeping the guards on en route because they're terrified that their blades will rust, but I'm not. I do wear high-quality blades. Plus, I make sure the blades and guards are dry and apply a swipe of WD-40 to the blade edges before putting the guards on with the soakers over them. Never had a problem with rusting, even on a tour bus flight with four (4!) stops that took 10 hours to reach my destination.
I don't fly very often, but as others have said, skates ARE allowed as a carry on. But just in case you get stopped, it's a good idea to have a copy of the TSA rules with you.
Skates are allowed as carry on in the US. When travelling outside of the US check with the local country as rules vary.