What is a Cag One profile?

CAG ONE PROFILING – $30 Cag One utilizes the physics of speed skating and applies it to the physiology of a hockey player to improve skate contouring. In speed skating, the flat portion of the blade generates speed through enhanced ice contact. Similarly, Cag One profiled hockey skates have a flat spot.

What is a 30 60 Skate profile?

A good example of a player using a neutral Profile is Sidney Crosby. He utilizes a 30/60 Cag Profile. The total flat ground onto his blades is 60mm or about 2.36 inches. The number 30 (1.18 inches) tells you how much of that 60mm of flat is ground forward of blade center.

What is skate blade profiling?

Skate blade profiling involves changing the shape of the blade to help a player maximize their skating potential. The profile you choose is a very personal decision. There is single “right” answer. Skating style, pitch, and holder style will all affect the profile that feels right to the player.

What skate sharpening does McDavid use?

Tydan Performance Blades
Connor McDavid uses custom Tydan Performance Blades.

Do you need to profile skates?

When you buy a new pair of skates they come with a factory grind on the steel. It is recommended that you get them profiled before skating in them. The most common profiles are 7 foot 9 foot 11 foot and 13 foot. Most players go with a 9 foot radius, but there are many options to consider.

What is the best skate profile?

what profile is best? A smaller profile (7′) will make less contact with the ice than a larger profile (13′). Less ice contact (7′) allows for greater maneuverability and acceleration, but also digs into the ice more than a larger profile (13′), which means slower top speeds and increased fatigue.

What is Connor Mcdavids skate profile?

Connor McDavid uses custom Tydan Performance Blades. Connor McDavid runs a 10′ profile.

What Hollow Do pros use?

There are several different types of hollows to choose from, but pro shops will commonly use 1/2” as their “standard” cut. The 1/2” hollow offers a respectable mix of glide and control for most players but adjusting the depth of the hollow can offer several benefits when done correctly.

What skate blades do NHL players use?

More than two-thirds of NHL players wear Bauer skates. Some of those players may use aftermarket blades (more on those in a bit), but when Bauer introduces a new runner, it’s usually a big deal. The LIGHTSPEED 5 Carbon EDGE, new for 2018, is no exception.

What skate profile does Sidney Crosby use?

What skate sharpening does Sidney Crosby use?

Around 3:44, he mentions that Crosby used to prefer a deeper hollow, but now uses a 1/2″ hollow.

What Blades does McDavid use?

“When I was younger, we skated a lot at practice,” Heiskanen said. “I think that’s the reason why I’m now a good skater. We skated every practice.”