I have been skating on the Mars First Edition since August 2019. Initially I found them a challenge keeping a steady balance especially during crossovers. But with some time on feet I have become more comfortable and I do believe there is a feeling on the inside leg almost as if the blade is "pushing" me around a turn. It is somewhat of a strange sensation to say the least. When I skate on the traditional Tuuk holders I have a tendency to lean on my heels during turns. I found the Marsblade "bouncy" and leaning on the heels does make one feel as if you are sinking or leaning backwards more. This is not really a negative aspect just something to get use to. I have tried all 4 spacer settings and find that the rockering effect is best utilized on hard ice. Softer ice tends to make me dig into the surface more and I felt noticeably more fatigued. I have not found my favourite rocker setting yet but I am leaning towards spacer #3 (2nd smallest bushing) which provides the second greatest rockering effect. I have tried different types of steels over the years: traditional steels of Bauer and Graf skates, T Blades from Germany, Black Edge and Step Steel both from Québec, and now the high quality steel used in the Mars. Hands down I prefer the BlackSteel by Step. It holds an edge longer than any other runner that I have skated on and its glide is superior. I use a 90/75 flat bottom V grind and it offers a very satisfying grip and glide. It would be nice if Mars partnered up with Step to produce the next generation of Marsblade although I don't think that this is likely to happen any time soon. Maybe Step will be given the opportunity to make a replacement runner for the Mars system as they do for other steels. One thing to note is that I find the new Marsblade to be significantly heavier than the traditional fixed holder. The outer layer of plastic chips rather easily exposing the graphite below. And given the fact that the Mars were installed on my 17 year old Graf 705's, there is a considerable weight difference compared to the modern boots. But I prefer the fit of the old leather Grafs. Heavier they may be but they fit like comfy moccasins. My new Ultra G5 Grafs are definitely lighter but the boot is stiff and uncomfortable in comparison. The thing I enjoy about the newer skate is its Step Steel. On the Marsblade I find that my start up acceleration is not as quick. I feel that there is a "lot of steel" under the toe and am debating as to whether to have the Marsblade profiled so that I lean more on to my toes to help regain my acceleration. But doing this may negate the rockering system. So I have not really made up my mind as to which pair I enjoy more. If you are wondering if the Mars is right for you, I think ultimately it comes down to personal preference. The Marsblade system is intriguing but it may not really be worth the hype. I understand that Pavel Barber and the Marsblade technicians have separately shown statistical evidence to show slight improvements in various areas in favour of Marsblade over traditional fixed holders, however it is up for debate if a 0.1% - 8.4% increase is worth the cost of purchase. By the time I ordered the blades from the Kickstarter program (which apparently saved me 20% off MSRP), paid for shipping, customs and installation fees the cost to me was $544.60 CDN and this does not include the boots! You can buy a whole set of skates for less than this. My brand new Grafs with the extra cost of the Step BlackSteel runners were less expensive at $497.92. If you have the dough though and wish to experiment (ie. take a risk that the hype is worth the price) then by all means order a set of Marsblades to see for yourself if you agree with their claims. Just don't be surprised to find that you have been influenced by the advertising. They may or may not be what you expected. At present if you "Truly" have the cash ($1000) and are interested in finding a skate that may prove to be the "next perfect fit," a suggestion would be to try the True Skate from western Canada (Barber is wearing a pair in his video). A 3 dimensional measure of each foot claims to provide a slipper fit.....although I have heard of some less than satisfactory issues from patrons who have bought these as well. I guess nothing in the world is perfect....but at least there is the drive by technicians to attempt to achieve perfection or the closest thing to it. :)
I've been playing hockey for 26 years and played at a fairly high level of D1 prep and Junior A. I did the Marsblade kickstarter campaign and put them on my CCM Super Tacks for about 5 months before switching back to the original holder. The primary reason, the weight of the Marsblade holders. I think they have a great idea and concept. And I honestly felt better on my edges and turns, but the main issue I found was a loss in quick start acceleration and overall leg fatigue during a game which both are critical for hockey. I feel that if Marsblade can make these holders have the same attributes they have now but make them much closer in weight to a traditional holder then many many more people will adopt them and they will become the norm for hockey skates. Best of luck Marsblade Team!
Yeah I agree with you. They will definitely have to make them lighter. I just got my new True Skates that are 20% lighter and it made a big difference. I also feel the acceleration is an issue. I felt quicker on my first few steps on my new skates. I'm curious if currently the give/take is you get quicker and tighter turns but give up a bit of acceleration. That's the reason I wanted to do the testing but we didn't really do a good job of capturing the acceleration component which if I could go back I'd do again because I believe it could be a deal breaker.
hard to see how they can make them lighter outside using an aluminum or carbon core steel blade. that being said many players in the nhl switched to the trues despite them being heavier so i can see some still taking the trade off.
I just tried our the I2 version of the Marsblade holder with premium steel option. I think these ones are a lot lighter as I didn't notice any big weight differences between my standard holder and the new I2. I only used them while coaching my kid's hockey practice, but I noticed a lot less strain on my knees and hips on big crossovers and ability to make very tight turns. All of the other dads are very curious if they would benefit from the Marsblade as they all much higher level beer league players. I had the 23 ft rocker slats (2nd from highest) in the holder but will drop down to 20 ft (3rd from highest , lower numbers being more rocker) for tomorrow.
Any product that I feature I get money from. The reason I wanted to do the combine was to give you guys numbers instead of jst my word because I understand as a viewer you guys would be sceptical of any paid ad. I'll never lie because I'm getting paid to promote something and I've turned down many paid opportunities because companies have wanted me to only say kind things about them when I didn't think the product was that good.
@AKsleepygirl that's all I aim to do. Equipment to me isn't necessarily a "this isn't good, that is good" thing. It's always personal preference. Would much rather give information about equipment and training aids so you guys can make informed decisions.
Results are skewed. You need to re-do the video, but start with regular skates first, and then Marsblade second. You skated through 5 drills twice (aka 10 max effort drills) prior to using the regular skates, so there is no surprise your results were quicker with Marsblade.... In total you did 20 max effort drills. Nothing against your conditioning, but of course there will be a difference in your speed from your first drill to your twentieth. McDavid would even see a drop off in his times
Yeah I can see that. I did take a 15 minute break and can honestly say that my body felt the same going into each drill. I never went into a drill tired and they were all pretty short bursts. I didn't see any other way to do the drill fairly. It wouldn't make sense to switch every single time I did a drill because I wanted to feel comfortable on both. I had to start with one pair.
@@PavelBarber Mars blades screen shot, striding through the finish: www.dropbox.com/s/v2ffdomuzt1l42q/Screenshot%202019-11-13%2008.35.27.png?dl=0 Standard screenshot gliding through the finish: www.dropbox.com/s/rhekwzppcavf67u/Screenshot-2019-10-22-21.47.53.jpg?dl=0
Just got mine and have had about 10 hours on them. These things are no joke! I’m noticeably a better skater. Faster. More agile. All with less effort. It’s pretty unbelievable actually. I’ll never go back to traditional holders. I 100% feel that 1-3% difference and it gives me a massive advantage in game in every scenario.
I think the results are fair. A lot of times the second try will be faster than the first. 15 minutes is more than enough time to recover! I own Marsblades as well and have had them for 6 months. I have done my own (not so official) testing and found that they were marginally faster on the straightaway and definitely faster coming out of the turns (once you got used to them). I wondered whether 1, 2 or 3% differences were significant enough to spend the $300 extra for them. However, hockey is a game where 1% does make a difference! However, I think for recreational skaters who don't have the budget, I would save my money for skating lessons (seriously). I am always into new technology and I could afford it so I took the plunge. I am happy with them and will keep them even just for the added stability and gliding I get. I get a 1/2" hollow sharpening to cut turns tighter.
I am a senior skater (72), play in a league once per week against much younger players. Do you think these would be an advantage for the senior player for straight ahead speed, easier transitions? Thank you. I enjoy your channel. Always happy to see a Canadian flag in the rink.
I was one of the first to have these since i got in on it through kickstart. My first opinion was they were awkward, i was very skeptical of them but had to try. After 2 skates with them i could really feel the difference. Not so much as faster maybe by a touch but where you really notice them is in the corners, when your hitting edges and transitions, and backwards is amazing. But the most amazing thing is how much they take the strain off your legs. If your a minute man, you can now go for hours. 😂
Andrew M agreed, I got them through the most recent crowd sourcing last January, they arrived in August. A bit awkward at first but after a few skates I felt myself being able to use the rocker to my advantage. Biggest differences I feel are in turns and backwards
I found them good in the tight turns as long as I WASN'T doing crossovers. I didn't like the crossovers one bit with these holders. As for straight away speed I found my regular holders way better.
I appreciate that you did the Marsblade test first, because my first thought was you would be more comfortable on your normal skates, so using those second I felt was even. I have a few questions. First about profiling. Do you currently profile your blades, and if you do, do you feel you would also profile the Marsblade FE blades? Next, if someone was not concerned with gaining more speed/balance, but having less fatigue, would you consider this a good holder for that aspect?
Firstly thank you for the excellent video. After watching the NHL skating coaches opinions I don’t doubt they are the real deal You should repeat this test on a different day doing the mars blade attempts second. There is no mention on the Marsblade Sweden tests which attempts came first, the standard, or marsblade, or if they were mixed. The first attempts it is not far fetched to think you would be slightly (1-3%) faster than later due to ever so slight fatigue. Yes you could say you are more warmed up on the second attempts and maybe then faster on them but regardless the test would be much more valid if you repeated in the opposite order on a different day. Well rested for both
Pavel - Do you think your skating has to be a certain level (quite high!) in order to really notice a positive difference? For example, if you're an average bender beer leaguer (not me of course), would they make any difference at all?
That's a great question. I think that the better the skater you are, the more thest can help you out as the movement is quite minimal. I always compare it to average players using $300 sticks vs $200 sticks. Most of them don't need the added benefits the $300 technology offers them.
What do you think should I buy a pair and use them in my games in the United Arab Emirates league? Also how long do you think it will take to get use to them?
This test makes no sense to me. How can these results be trusted when you expended a bunch of energy on the Marsblade holders before moving on to the regular holders...
Will marsblade be making a version where you can take the steel out? And can you replace the carbon fiber part inside the holder? If they could do that, I feel like a lot more pro players would use them
The steel can be removed, you just remove the two spacers and they drop out, similar to the last gen ccm holders. You should never need to replace the carbon fiber insert, but if you do i'm sure marsblade would do it. Their product support is very helpful - speaking from experience.
@@tedpierce8885 if you do, be prepared to have them re-profiled before you take them on the ice. They provide them with a 13' radius and its up to you to get the excess meat taken off. It's an expensive exercise for what is a questionable improvement in my opinion.
My name is Phil form Oakbank Manitoba.I would you to test with beer league players .i play a lot of hockey .I started at 38 years old, im 57 now i get better every day .So i'm considering buying marsblades but very worried that i will get these blades a in 1 year no replacement blades because out of bussiness.
You said you've been on them for over 6 months. It seems to me like you would probably be faster on regular holders if you had been on them for the past 6 months. I find it touch to believe that this increased performance is purely due to the holders and not the fact that you're used to them or the fact that you werent really fresh for the test in the regular holders.
What does a 2% performance increase mean in real world applications for players? Most rushes can’t be more than 5-6 seconds tops and can’t be much more than 25’ so you’re gaining maybe 6” in that scenario.
Getting from point A to point B at a 2% faster time is a massive advantage especially at the higher levels. It may seem like a small number, but so often those small area puck battles are decided by inches. Also being able to turn tighter is a big deal considering directional changes.
In 2024 still no real usage among NHL players... maybe less than a dozen or so(?). Any thoughts or ideas on why there's been such a low adoption by pros?
Yeah I think there's about 10 or so using it. A product like this takes a while to get used to, and for players to spend the time adjusting to it I think adds a very unique layer of difficulty when it comes to just testing out equipment. Their I2 is very good (been on it 6 months) but to get players to test it, they have to take out their holders and put the Marsblade ones on, then they have to skate for months on them to get a proper feel for them.
@@PavelBarber Interesting; thanks. I do see videos with Niklas Backstrom and Marcus Johanssen doing extensive testing from about 6 years ago though, and neither of them are using Marsblade in NHL games. Also it is all over the internet that Auston Matthews is an investor in the company and even he doesn't use them in games. I'm not knocking the blades at all, I'd love to try them. But this information is just kind of puzzling as to why Marsblade isn't catching on yet.
@@TRSFAN26 Yeah you're absolutely right to be skeptical based on those facts. I can't speak to what they think, or what the pros/cons are to wearing them. But I know that the hurdle to get players comfortable enough to wear them is massive given the change in feel of skating, and simply the duration one has to spend on them to gain that level of comfort.
Agreed. That is why I included footage of pro swedish hockey players taking the test. I would much rather give you guys footage of McDavid/Crosby/Barzal etc haha. Not that easy to make that happen. I did what I could.
very interesting.. unfortunately the human element does not make for equal conditions. test of human nature would desire results of averages. Plus///// In this test, you are clearly used to the mechanics of your current MARS blade and the newly(not quite used to) introduced traditional holder is the one your body is adjusting too. Muscle memory from toes to shoulders is different for both holders believe it or not. NOt that the test has no merit, it does point out that on this day and time, you were faster on MARS in these conditions. sadly there are too many human elements(from bias to performance) in the way to give a scientific answer on which setup is faster. It was very fun to watch tho. And results aside, the tests would make for great drills to show kids where their skating skills can be improved.
I have been skating on the Mars First Edition since August 2019. Initially I found them a challenge keeping a steady balance especially during crossovers. But with some time on feet I have become more comfortable and I do believe there is a feeling on the inside leg almost as if the blade is "pushing" me around a turn. It is somewhat of a strange sensation to say the least.
When I skate on the traditional Tuuk holders I have a tendency to lean on my heels during turns. I found the Marsblade "bouncy" and leaning on the heels does make one feel as if you are sinking or leaning backwards more. This is not really a negative aspect just something to get use to. I have tried all 4 spacer settings and find that the rockering effect is best utilized on hard ice. Softer ice tends to make me dig into the surface more and I felt noticeably more fatigued. I have not found my favourite rocker setting yet but I am leaning towards spacer #3 (2nd smallest bushing) which provides the second greatest rockering effect.
I have tried different types of steels over the years: traditional steels of Bauer and Graf skates, T Blades from Germany, Black Edge and Step Steel both from Québec, and now the high quality steel used in the Mars. Hands down I prefer the BlackSteel by Step. It holds an edge longer than any other runner that I have skated on and its glide is superior. I use a 90/75 flat bottom V grind and it offers a very satisfying grip and glide. It would be nice if Mars partnered up with Step to produce the next generation of Marsblade although I don't think that this is likely to happen any time soon. Maybe Step will be given the opportunity to make a replacement runner for the Mars system as they do for other steels.
One thing to note is that I find the new Marsblade to be significantly heavier than the traditional fixed holder. The outer layer of plastic chips rather easily exposing the graphite below. And given the fact that the Mars were installed on my 17 year old Graf 705's, there is a considerable weight difference compared to the modern boots. But I prefer the fit of the old leather Grafs. Heavier they may be but they fit like comfy moccasins. My new Ultra G5 Grafs are definitely lighter but the boot is stiff and uncomfortable in comparison. The thing I enjoy about the newer skate is its Step Steel. On the Marsblade I find that my start up acceleration is not as quick. I feel that there is a "lot of steel" under the toe and am debating as to whether to have the Marsblade profiled so that I lean more on to my toes to help regain my acceleration. But doing this may negate the rockering system.
So I have not really made up my mind as to which pair I enjoy more. If you are wondering if the Mars is right for you, I think ultimately it comes down to personal preference. The Marsblade system is intriguing but it may not really be worth the hype. I understand that Pavel Barber and the Marsblade technicians have separately shown statistical evidence to show slight improvements in various areas in favour of Marsblade over traditional fixed holders, however it is up for debate if a 0.1% - 8.4% increase is worth the cost of purchase. By the time I ordered the blades from the Kickstarter program (which apparently saved me 20% off MSRP), paid for shipping, customs and installation fees the cost to me was $544.60 CDN and this does not include the boots! You can buy a whole set of skates for less than this. My brand new Grafs with the extra cost of the Step BlackSteel runners were less expensive at $497.92. If you have the dough though and wish to experiment (ie. take a risk that the hype is worth the price) then by all means order a set of Marsblades to see for yourself if you agree with their claims. Just don't be surprised to find that you have been influenced by the advertising. They may or may not be what you expected. At present if you "Truly" have the cash ($1000) and are interested in finding a skate that may prove to be the "next perfect fit," a suggestion would be to try the True Skate from western Canada (Barber is wearing a pair in his video). A 3 dimensional measure of each foot claims to provide a slipper fit.....although I have heard of some less than satisfactory issues from patrons who have bought these as well. I guess nothing in the world is perfect....but at least there is the drive by technicians to attempt to achieve perfection or the closest thing to it. :)
I've been playing hockey for 26 years and played at a fairly high level of D1 prep and Junior A. I did the Marsblade kickstarter campaign and put them on my CCM Super Tacks for about 5 months before switching back to the original holder. The primary reason, the weight of the Marsblade holders. I think they have a great idea and concept. And I honestly felt better on my edges and turns, but the main issue I found was a loss in quick start acceleration and overall leg fatigue during a game which both are critical for hockey.
I feel that if Marsblade can make these holders have the same attributes they have now but make them much closer in weight to a traditional holder then many many more people will adopt them and they will become the norm for hockey skates. Best of luck Marsblade Team!
Yeah I agree with you. They will definitely have to make them lighter. I just got my new True Skates that are 20% lighter and it made a big difference. I also feel the acceleration is an issue. I felt quicker on my first few steps on my new skates. I'm curious if currently the give/take is you get quicker and tighter turns but give up a bit of acceleration. That's the reason I wanted to do the testing but we didn't really do a good job of capturing the acceleration component which if I could go back I'd do again because I believe it could be a deal breaker.
Pavel Barber what skates do you have
hard to see how they can make them lighter outside using an aluminum or carbon core steel blade. that being said many players in the nhl switched to the trues despite them being heavier so i can see some still taking the trade off.
I just tried our the I2 version of the Marsblade holder with premium steel option. I think these ones are a lot lighter as I didn't notice any big weight differences between my standard holder and the new I2. I only used them while coaching my kid's hockey practice, but I noticed a lot less strain on my knees and hips on big crossovers and ability to make very tight turns. All of the other dads are very curious if they would benefit from the Marsblade as they all much higher level beer league players. I had the 23 ft rocker slats (2nd from highest) in the holder but will drop down to 20 ft (3rd from highest , lower numbers being more rocker) for tomorrow.
after being paid to sell you guys this product i feel they are the real deal
Any product that I feature I get money from. The reason I wanted to do the combine was to give you guys numbers instead of jst my word because I understand as a viewer you guys would be sceptical of any paid ad. I'll never lie because I'm getting paid to promote something and I've turned down many paid opportunities because companies have wanted me to only say kind things about them when I didn't think the product was that good.
@AKsleepygirl that's all I aim to do. Equipment to me isn't necessarily a "this isn't good, that is good" thing. It's always personal preference. Would much rather give information about equipment and training aids so you guys can make informed decisions.
Results are skewed. You need to re-do the video, but start with regular skates first, and then Marsblade second.
You skated through 5 drills twice (aka 10 max effort drills) prior to using the regular skates, so there is no surprise your results were quicker with Marsblade....
In total you did 20 max effort drills. Nothing against your conditioning, but of course there will be a difference in your speed from your first drill to your twentieth. McDavid would even see a drop off in his times
Agreed he should do the same thing in reverse order the next day and see how that affects the results.
Yeah I can see that. I did take a 15 minute break and can honestly say that my body felt the same going into each drill. I never went into a drill tired and they were all pretty short bursts.
I didn't see any other way to do the drill fairly. It wouldn't make sense to switch every single time I did a drill because I wanted to feel comfortable on both. I had to start with one pair.
@@PavelBarber It doesn't look like you finish out through each gate at the end. On the MarsBlade, you go through the gates instead of gliding through.
@@ChrisSzulwach Definitely not true.
@@PavelBarber Mars blades screen shot, striding through the finish: www.dropbox.com/s/v2ffdomuzt1l42q/Screenshot%202019-11-13%2008.35.27.png?dl=0
Standard screenshot gliding through the finish: www.dropbox.com/s/rhekwzppcavf67u/Screenshot-2019-10-22-21.47.53.jpg?dl=0
Just got mine and have had about 10 hours on them. These things are no joke! I’m noticeably a better skater. Faster. More agile. All with less effort. It’s pretty unbelievable actually. I’ll never go back to traditional holders. I 100% feel that 1-3% difference and it gives me a massive advantage in game in every scenario.
Great video. Can you review the new dangle puck 2.0 to see if it is an improvement over the first gen.
Yes
I think the results are fair. A lot of times the second try will be faster than the first. 15 minutes is more than enough time to recover! I own Marsblades as well and have had them for 6 months. I have done my own (not so official) testing and found that they were marginally faster on the straightaway and definitely faster coming out of the turns (once you got used to them). I wondered whether 1, 2 or 3% differences were significant enough to spend the $300 extra for them. However, hockey is a game where 1% does make a difference! However, I think for recreational skaters who don't have the budget, I would save my money for skating lessons (seriously). I am always into new technology and I could afford it so I took the plunge. I am happy with them and will keep them even just for the added stability and gliding I get. I get a 1/2" hollow sharpening to cut turns tighter.
I am a senior skater (72), play in a league once per week against much younger players. Do you think these would be an advantage for the senior player for straight ahead speed, easier transitions? Thank you. I enjoy your channel. Always happy to see a Canadian flag in the rink.
I was one of the first to have these since i got in on it through kickstart. My first opinion was they were awkward, i was very skeptical of them but had to try. After 2 skates with them i could really feel the difference. Not so much as faster maybe by a touch but where you really notice them is in the corners, when your hitting edges and transitions, and backwards is amazing. But the most amazing thing is how much they take the strain off your legs. If your a minute man, you can now go for hours. 😂
Andrew M agreed, I got them through the most recent crowd sourcing last January, they arrived in August. A bit awkward at first but after a few skates I felt myself being able to use the rocker to my advantage. Biggest differences I feel are in turns and backwards
I would love to see a redo of this, but go first on the normal blades before marsblades bc the times were sooooo close
Love it keep it up barbs!!
I found them good in the tight turns as long as I WASN'T doing crossovers. I didn't like the crossovers one bit with these holders. As for straight away speed I found my regular holders way better.
I appreciate that you did the Marsblade test first, because my first thought was you would be more comfortable on your normal skates, so using those second I felt was even. I have a few questions. First about profiling. Do you currently profile your blades, and if you do, do you feel you would also profile the Marsblade FE blades? Next, if someone was not concerned with gaining more speed/balance, but having less fatigue, would you consider this a good holder for that aspect?
Firstly thank you for the excellent video.
After watching the NHL skating coaches opinions I don’t doubt they are the real deal
You should repeat this test on a different day doing the mars blade attempts second.
There is no mention on the Marsblade Sweden tests which attempts came first, the standard, or marsblade, or if they were mixed.
The first attempts it is not far fetched to think you would be slightly (1-3%) faster than later due to ever so slight fatigue.
Yes you could say you are more warmed up on the second attempts and maybe then faster on them but regardless the test would be much more valid if you repeated in the opposite order on a different day.
Well rested for both
Great video Pavel. What size holder are you currently using? Can you also give us your take on using the smaller spacers to create more rocker?
Pavel, do you recommend getting the True skates with the Marsblade ice holder? Is there a way to get it made that way without buying the True holder?
Hey Steve! I have the True skates and changed from True holders to the Marsblades!
Pavel - Do you think your skating has to be a certain level (quite high!) in order to really notice a positive difference? For example, if you're an average bender beer leaguer (not me of course), would they make any difference at all?
That's a great question. I think that the better the skater you are, the more thest can help you out as the movement is quite minimal. I always compare it to average players using $300 sticks vs $200 sticks. Most of them don't need the added benefits the $300 technology offers them.
Awesome!
What do you think should I buy a pair and use them in my games in the United Arab Emirates league? Also how long do you think it will take to get use to them?
I can see that Mars will also help with face offs with more strength and stability
Do we only buy them on internet?
I’m a goalie but I do like to play forward. How much would improve overall skating?
Do the Marsblade shirt have rockertechnology
Do a in the bag video
What about the steel? Does it compare to Step steel?
Nice! :)
This test makes no sense to me. How can these results be trusted when you expended a bunch of energy on the Marsblade holders before moving on to the regular holders...
I made sure to take a 15 minute break inbetween the tests.
Just go see the pros use them and see how they instantly feel the difference
Sick puck skillz.
Smooth hands
Will marsblade be making a version where you can take the steel out? And can you replace the carbon fiber part inside the holder? If they could do that, I feel like a lot more pro players would use them
The steel can be removed, you just remove the two spacers and they drop out, similar to the last gen ccm holders. You should never need to replace the carbon fiber insert, but if you do i'm sure marsblade would do it. Their product support is very helpful - speaking from experience.
Gears based on that, I would actually consider buying these
@@tedpierce8885 if you do, be prepared to have them re-profiled before you take them on the ice. They provide them with a 13' radius and its up to you to get the excess meat taken off. It's an expensive exercise for what is a questionable improvement in my opinion.
@Gears I’m perfectly fine with that cause I’ve already been getting my skates profiled
My name is Phil form Oakbank Manitoba.I would you to test with beer league players .i play a lot of hockey .I started at 38 years old, im 57 now i get better every day .So i'm considering buying marsblades but very worried that i will get these blades a in 1 year no replacement blades because out of bussiness.
How do you prevent getting fatigue in the second round of test though.
You said you've been on them for over 6 months. It seems to me like you would probably be faster on regular holders if you had been on them for the past 6 months. I find it touch to believe that this increased performance is purely due to the holders and not the fact that you're used to them or the fact that you werent really fresh for the test in the regular holders.
Sick
Some KHL players started using Marsblade.
Could you please Test rollerflys somehow
I bought them for my brother. Highly recommend those! He loves them as a ball/roller goalie.
i feel like you need to be at a certain weight for these to work. i'm at ~140lbs and i can't really feel the rocker
Do you still profile your blades as normal
What does a 2% performance increase mean in real world applications for players? Most rushes can’t be more than 5-6 seconds tops and can’t be much more than 25’ so you’re gaining maybe 6” in that scenario.
Getting from point A to point B at a 2% faster time is a massive advantage especially at the higher levels. It may seem like a small number, but so often those small area puck battles are decided by inches. Also being able to turn tighter is a big deal considering directional changes.
@@PavelBarberso with all that evidence do you wear them?
what kick do you use? o.o
IT DOESNT MATTER ITS THE SHARPENING AND POWER
Are these legal in the NHL?
Do they share the same rivet foot print as Tuuk’s?
You should play pro hockey again😄😄
Thanks for who ever liked my comment I will now subscribe to you chanell
What kind of staff are you using?
What t ring did you have in?
Same steel? Same radius?
How much do they cost
Where do you buy them and how do you put them on your skates
marsblade.com and anyone that does skate sharpening should be able to do it
Why arent he in the NHL
You needed to test the gliding speed not the pushing speed. Needed to start from a point and glide through
He looks so different
My dad yesterday me a floor ball stick curved
umm i know we're all hockey players here but i think your maths a lil off on the forward should be closer to 3%
In 2024 still no real usage among NHL players... maybe less than a dozen or so(?). Any thoughts or ideas on why there's been such a low adoption by pros?
Yeah I think there's about 10 or so using it. A product like this takes a while to get used to, and for players to spend the time adjusting to it I think adds a very unique layer of difficulty when it comes to just testing out equipment. Their I2 is very good (been on it 6 months) but to get players to test it, they have to take out their holders and put the Marsblade ones on, then they have to skate for months on them to get a proper feel for them.
@@PavelBarber Interesting; thanks. I do see videos with Niklas Backstrom and Marcus Johanssen doing extensive testing from about 6 years ago though, and neither of them are using Marsblade in NHL games. Also it is all over the internet that Auston Matthews is an investor in the company and even he doesn't use them in games. I'm not knocking the blades at all, I'd love to try them. But this information is just kind of puzzling as to why Marsblade isn't catching on yet.
@@TRSFAN26 Yeah you're absolutely right to be skeptical based on those facts. I can't speak to what they think, or what the pros/cons are to wearing them. But I know that the hurdle to get players comfortable enough to wear them is massive given the change in feel of skating, and simply the duration one has to spend on them to gain that level of comfort.
Well you guys need to get Connor McDavid a pair of those and see if he can do any better that'll be the true test
Video would have been cooler if a professional hockey player did the test.
Agreed. That is why I included footage of pro swedish hockey players taking the test.
I would much rather give you guys footage of McDavid/Crosby/Barzal etc haha. Not that easy to make that happen. I did what I could.
It was obvious the effort was not the same. Too obvious really
Pavel barber I called you out go watch @Brock Lyons
Quick answer : No
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very interesting.. unfortunately the human element does not make for equal conditions.
test of human nature would desire results of averages.
Plus///// In this test, you are clearly used to the mechanics of your current MARS blade and the newly(not quite used to) introduced traditional holder is the one your body is adjusting too. Muscle memory from toes to shoulders is different for both holders believe it or not.
NOt that the test has no merit, it does point out that on this day and time, you were faster on MARS in these conditions. sadly there are too many human elements(from bias to performance) in the way to give a scientific answer on which setup is faster.
It was very fun to watch tho. And results aside, the tests would make for great drills to show kids where their skating skills can be improved.
late 2022. they have not taken over.
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if they were better nhl players would be using them.
your backward skating stride technique needs work
Test real "top "hockey pleyer. This is ok, bat not pro.
Are you Bacon country
Ice is measured in feet so why say meters?
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Sick hands...skating, terrible.