Watching your child struggle on the ice is hard. When they keep slipping, especially falling backward, it’s frustrating, helpless, and exhausting for any parent. I know that feeling because I lived it myself.
I’m a former Canadian National Figure Skater, learn-to-skate coach, and hockey player. Skating has been part of my life forever. But when I taught my own children to skate, I realized something was wrong. Beginner skates were not built for beginners. Kids were falling not because they were doing something wrong, but because the equipment gave them no support.
I knew there had to be a better way.
So I designed a skate blade that works with a child instead of against them. By adding subtle indentations to the blade, Balance Blades automatically engage with the ice. The rear indentations help prevent backward falls. The front indentations help children stand up and take their first pushes. The middle remains wide and stable so balance comes easier.
When I tested these skates on my youngest child, the change was immediate. They were able to stand on their own. They stopped relying on me to hold them up. Most importantly, they gained confidence. They could skate alongside their sibling instead of watching from the boards.
That moment is why Balance Blades exists.
I created Balance Blades so other parents could experience that same relief and pride. So children everywhere could learn to skate safer, sooner, and with confidence. Designed by a skater, for beginners, Balance Blades give kids a better first experience on the ice and a stronger foundation for whatever comes next, whether that is hockey, figure skating, or simply enjoying family skates.
Today, children around the world are learning on Balance Blades. What started as a solution for my own family is now helping thousands of others take their first steps on the ice with confidence.