ICE SKATE

摘要

An ice skate (1) comprising a blade (200) and a blade holder (100). The blade holder (100) providing decreasing, non rigid, and/or no lateral support in a rearward region of the blade (200) so that it may facilitate increased or freer flexibility of the blade (200) and improved manoeuvrability. The blade (200) is rigidly laterally supported at a front end section of the blade holder (100) and preferably also at a back end section of the blade holder (100) so that it may facilitate efficient transfer of force between the skater and the blade (200). One or more non-rigid support members may be employed to control, absorb and/or cushion the flexing of the blade (200). The ice skate (1) may be tuned to reflect the desired performance requirements of the individual skater and/or use.