No other blade on the market can match the legendary performance and value of this fantastic blade. A skater moving up in skill will appreciate the responsiveness of the 7 ft rocker profile and, due to its coarse cross cut tooth configuration, this option is highly recommended by international coaches because of its reliability when learning new components. It is precision hardened to offer a strong skating edge and was used by many Olympic, World and National Champions early in their careers. If you are leaving a boot/blade combination set and plan on developing your axel and double jumps, this is likely your best option.