Quality First: The Science Behind Cadomotus Skates

At Cadomotus, quality is paramount in everything we do. To create our skates, we combine our extensive experience on the ice with the latest technology. Every skate is packed with high-tech features, from Japanese steel and carbon fiber to high-quality microfiber leather. This not only makes our skates incredibly fast but also comfortable and durable.

Superior Steel

Good steel is the foundation of every skate, but only the most advanced production machines can transform it into a skate blade. Cadomotus blades are made from Japanese bimetal. Bimetal means that the blade consists of two types of metal bonded together. The bottom strip, which provides the glide, is made of M42 powder metallurgical steel. The top strip is a spring steel that ensures a reliable laser-welded connection to the blade holder.

Japanese steel is considered the mother of all steels. While it was once primarily used for katanas, new, specialized steels have been developed that are better suited for skate blades. Powder metallurgical steel is more advanced, harder, tougher, and sharper than traditional steel.

Blades made from powder metallurgical steel are difficult to produce due to the material's high hardness. Only the best manufacturers can process these steels. It's a complex process that involves the use of laser beams and infrared scanners, requiring a high level of expertise.

The blade is laser-welded twice to a Japanese SUS304 stainless steel holder. This stainless steel is 3/4 hardened, giving it unique properties not found in other skates. The tensile strength is 1042 MPa and the yield strength is 990 MPa. In practical terms, this means that the skates are very dimensionally stable. They remain straight or shaped as you desire. With the help of an infrared scanner, the skates are measured and then aligned. The accuracy is greater than what the human eye can perceive. The excellent corrosion and chemical resistance of the metal also ensures that your skates remain in perfect condition. A coating is not necessary, saving costs and weight.

Reading the Ice with Toray Carbon

For the production of our skate boots, we collaborate with Toray Advanced Composites from Japan. This manufacturer is a leader in carbon composite materials for aerospace, Formula 1, and other high-performance products. Toray has been at the forefront of innovation in advanced composites for over 25 years, making it the ideal partner for top-of-the-line sports products.

The sole of the Cadomotus skate boot is made with carbon fibers from Toray. The two main characteristics of carbon fiber are its excellent strength and low weight. Additionally, the woven carbon is very easy to laminate. This allows us to make the skate boot not only lighter than most other boots but also with a beautiful finish, as the fibers do not need to be cut into different pieces.

The 7075 aluminum mounting blocks of the skate boots are 'exposed', meaning they are not covered with carbon on the sole side. To make this possible, the blocks are ingeniously anchored in the carbon sole: a precision job for the carbon lamination specialist. The advantage of this is a very direct contact feeling with the ice. All information about the ice is transmitted through your feet. You can literally "read" the ice; how hard it is, whether it's breaking up, and how it glides. When you feel this, you can adjust your technique to the conditions.

Durable Microfiber Leather

The materials used in the construction of the skate boot are also carefully selected. The lining is made of artificial leather, which is more durable than natural leather. It is more resistant to abrasion and less likely to tear. Because the material is more elastic, we can finish the inside of the boot very smoothly. Microfiber is lighter than natural leather, and it is stronger and more flexible, allowing for the use of thinner materials, which saves weight and improves the fit. Microfibers are also superior in abrasion resistance and aging, so your boots will last longer.

The outer material is made of an elastic base material that is laminated with an aerodynamic coating that does not crack, even at low or high temperatures.