Step Blacksteel CCM SpeedBlade XS
Overview
The Step Blacksteel Speedblade XS Runners are some of the hardest steel runners on the market. Carbon nanoparticles coat the outer layer providing an extremely hard edge. This produces incredible bite and control on every turn and stop, as well as prevents burrs after sharpening.
Not only that, but this highly polished finish outperforms the competition in the Coefficient of Friction performance test. This test measures the amount of force required to make a skater glide, and the results of Step Blacksteel were 50% less than comparative steel! This means you'll use less force, gain more speed, and save more energy shift after shift!
Step's Blacksteel is also one of the best runners at withstanding nicks from bangs and impacts against equipment and other objects. All of Step's blades are built with a higher profile which gives hockey players an even deeper turn with more precision, and longer sharpening life.
IW can have your skate blades delivered profiled, sharpened and game-ready! With custom blade profile options including Zuperior, Quad and Ellipse, you can immediately improve your speed, stability and agility compared to stock flat profiles. We also offer a wide range of sharpening options and when it is time for a fresh profile or edge tune-up, use our Express Mail-In Skate Blade Profiling and Sharpening service. Select your blade profile and sharpening hollow when you add a blade to your cart. Learn even more here.
| OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | RXSSTEPB |
| Skate Compatibility | CCM Player Skates with the XS Holder (2019+) |
| Holder Compatibility | SpeedBlade XS Holder |
| Skate Size Compatibility | 1 - 13 |
| Includes | Complete set of runners (left and right) |
Specifications
| KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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| Carbon Coating Finish Coated with a layer of carbon nanoparticles to provide an incredibly fine, hard edge that offers elite performance against bangs, impacts, and nicks. Plus, it allows players to use less force while gaining more glide, speed, and energy savings! |
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| 21mm Blade Height Taller than standard OEM runners, this added height provides tighter turns, harder stops, and extends the sharpening lifespan over standard steel runners. |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Steel Grade | Premium-Grade |
| Blade Finish | Carbon Coating |
| Blade Height | 21mm (Size 280mm Runner) |
| Blade Profile | Single Blade Profile (10') |
| Product Note | All blades are independently measured at IW Hockey with a 5% variance. |
Videos
Sizing Chart
| HOW TO FIND YOUR SKATE BLADE SIZE | |
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| Take your current hockey skates and identify the three-digit number, which can be found on the heel side of your blade holder or on the blades themselves. Locate your three-digit number in the sizing charts below to find your Step Steel XS Runner size. If for any reason you cannot locate the number, see our How to Size a Hockey Skate Blade and Holder article for a more in-depth approach to skate blade sizing and skate blade compatibility. |
| JUNIOR - STEP STEEL XS RUNNER SIZING CHART | |
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| Runner Size | Skate Size (D, EE, Tapered, Regular, Wide) |
| 215mm | 1.0 - 1.5 |
| 221mm | 2.0 - 2.5 |
| 230mm | 3.0 - 3.5 |
| 238mm | 4.0 - 4.5 |
| 247mm | 5.0 - 5.5 |
| SENIOR - STEP STEEL XS RUNNER SIZING CHART | |
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| Runner Size | Skate Size (D, EE, Tapered, Regular, Wide) |
| 255mm | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| 263mm | 7.0 - 7.5 |
| 271mm | 8.0 - 8.5 |
| 280mm | 9.0 - 9.5 |
| 287mm | 10.0 - 10.5 |
| 295mm | 11.0 - 11.5 |
| 304mm | 12.0 - 12.5 |
| 312mm | 13.0 |
| COMPATIBLE CCM SKATES (2019 - PRESENT) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Family | Model |
| 2023 | JetSpeed | FT6 Pro, FT6, FT680, FT670 |
| 2022 | Tacks | AS-V Pro, AS-V, AS-580, AS-570 |
| 2021 | JetSpeed | FT4 Pro, FT4, FT485, FT475 |
| 2021 | RibCor | 100K Pro, 90K, 88K, 86K |
| 2020 | Super Tacks | AS3 Pro, AS3, 9380, 9370 |
| 2019 | JetSpeed | FT2, FT490, FT480, FT470, FT460 |
| 2019 | RibCor | 80K, 78K, 76K |
| HELPFUL ARTICLES | |
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| How to Size a Hockey Skate Blade and Holder | |
| How to Select the Correct Skate Sharpening and Profile | |
| ProSharp Profiling and Sharpening Servies |
