MK Pro blades vs. Ultima Matrix Legacy

[Christy]

I currently have MK Pro blades and will be moving to Ultima Matrix Legacy - I know they're supposed to be lighter and the rocker is 8 (think MK Pro is 7) but just wondering what differences I'll notice and also if I'll need to adapt my skating in any way?

[sarahspins]

You may notice a difference in glide between the two due to the differences in materials - to me stainless glides with much less resistance on the ice, and the very first time I tried stainless blades it really felt to me like my blades would just slip out from underneath me without any warning.  That feeling did NOT last too long though - after a session you'll probably be used to it, unless the profile of the blade is different enough that you're still adjusting to that.

[irenar5]

I don't think it would be a major difference.  As with any new blade, your spins will feel off for a little while.  In general, I found Legacy to be almost adjustment free after I switched from Coro Ace (which is , in turn, similar to Pros).  You will love extended time between sharpenings, though:-)

[Christy]

I don't think it would be a major difference.  As with any new blade, your spins will feel off for a little while.  In general, I found Legacy to be almost adjustment free after I switched from Coro Ace (which is , in turn, similar to Pros). You will love extended time between sharpenings, though:-)

That's the main reason for getting them - there aren't too many good sharpening options locally so anything which extends blade life is a good thing. Since deciding I've read lots of good things about them so hoping they're going to work out well.

[Skittl1321]

I didn't change rockers when I switched, but the main thing I noticed with my Matrix Legacy was I suddenly had beautiful edge rip.  Like coaches who were not my own complemented my crossovers.  I felt a little sad since I knew it was just the blades, but I sounded like a skater


For me, the sharpening time went from 8 weeks on my previous blades to 20 weeks on my Matrix Legacy; and I like my blades sharp, so that was "frequent" - I probably could have gone much longer.

I don't adjust easily to blades, and this time I also got new boots, so it was a good month of 3-4 days a week before I felt like I could do anything, but man, I LOVE the Matrix Legacy's.