I know it probably depends on many factors, including the actual blade, rocker, material (carbon, stainless), ROH, ice surface, and sharpener plus skating style, level and use, however I'm just wondering if there is a guideline for how many sharpenings most blades last?
The reason for asking is that some people seem to keep the same boot and blade forever (and also never seem to get them sharpened), whilst others repllace boots and blades every year, and I know several people who have returned to skating after a break and found their blades need to be replaced.
Personally I ask my sharpener for their thoughts once the blades have been sharpened more than 10 times, and iirc the last pair had 20 sharpenings before I replaced them as the sharpener said the rocker was flattening out.
The reason for asking is that some people seem to keep the same boot and blade forever (and also never seem to get them sharpened), whilst others repllace boots and blades every year, and I know several people who have returned to skating after a break and found their blades need to be replaced.
Personally I ask my sharpener for their thoughts once the blades have been sharpened more than 10 times, and iirc the last pair had 20 sharpenings before I replaced them as the sharpener said the rocker was flattening out.