NHL Testing New Heated Skate Blades
Posted by ~Ray @ 2008-10-18 05:14:50
According to a recently released. "eight to 10 players are set to begin trials in mid-November" testing out a new technology of hockey skate blade geared not only to improve the speed of the game but ideally reduce fatigue among players as well.
The heated yes heated skate blade developed by Therma Blade Inc of Verdun. Quebec reduces friction by heating the players' skate blade to just above freezing. That slight amount of melt creates a thin layer of water that acts as a lubricant for the blade and reduces friction between it and the ice. Therma Blade Inc. which include Wayne Gretzky as one of its investors accomplishes this revolutionary technological advancement though its inclusion of a microprocessor-regulated rechargeable battery attached to the blade by a tiny resistor. Try saying that three times fast. Need more clarification? Take a look at the image below.
What do I think? Well I'm glad you asked. I don't think the NHL would be as great a game without goalie masks curved blades composite sticks or any other of the less obvious improvements the game has made to help players compete at the highest levels. I see these skate blades as just another progression in the continuous evolution of the sport. Plus there is also the fact that it's being endorsed by "The Great One".[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://www.therinkrat.com/2007/10/nhl-testing-new-heated-skate-blades.html
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