Choosing Todays Champions
Most historians agree that ice skates with two different edges evolved in the Netherlands in the late 14th century. At this point skates were most primitive and in the early years, they were focused on skating techniques and tracing geometric patterns of circles and 8.
As skating popularity in Europe, the royal toolshop John Wilson commissioned to create figure skating blades for Pope William III in 1696. Sheffield technician, John Wilson became known throughout England for the quality, craftsmanship and exceptional technology. John Wilson business continues to bloom and a strong bond with the British royal family in the 1840s, also known for Queen Victoria ordered a pair of skates for themselves and Prince Albert.
HD Sport is the worlds leading blade manufacturer of figure skating and produces superior blades for world class skaters. National, World and Olympic champions choose John Wilson blades over any other brand. With 324 years of history, we have a deep passion for skating. We understand precision and performance is the material that makes champions.
We are still pioneers in blade technology, cultivating skating excellence, and using innovative manufacturing techniques to push the limits of sport possibilities.
Not only is it last longer than anyone, but we continue to make things better. Ask the champion!