Thermablade Blade Replacement

There has been a lot of talk recently about the new Thermablade technology in the National Hockey League and the 4 NHL players who are currently testing the technology. With that in mind, we wanted to see just what all of the fuss was about.

Thermablades claim to be a performance-enhancing skate blade and, as a patented technology, they are looking to revolutionize the game of hockey.

The Logic 

The science behind the technology is that the blades are heated which is intended to reduce the friction of the blade gliding on the ice. Thermablade founders suggest that players will get a quicker start and skate faster overall, with every stride feeling like skating on fresh ice. Thermablade also claims that they can help you conserve energy while skating.

With Thermablade, starting resistance is reduced up to 75% and gliding resistance is cut by up to 55%. They also claim a significant decrease in “energy-robbing” vibration.

Here are the 3 key features as promoted by Thermablade:

• Faster acceleration, especially in your first 3 strides
• Tighter turns
• And increased control.

How It Works

The key components that set a Thermablade apart from an ordinary skate blade are a battery and electronics integrated into the heel of the blade holder. These connect to a resistor which heats the blade to 5°C. A full charge lasts a minimum of 75 minutes of on-ice time, and recharging the batteries takes just 2 hours.

Where to Buy Thermablades 

Thermablade Blade replacements are available online at Hockey Deals.com for less than $400.00!

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1.) Simple design for battery recharging
2.) A high performance Lithium rechargeable battery
3.) Copper-beryllium electrical contacts for long, reliable life.
4.) Battery and electronics are fitted into the holder heel for protection
5.) Impact and moisture resistance smart board