What is rocker?
Rocker refers to the radius of the blade, which is measured in meters. The radius can be consistent or variable, which can enhance a skaters gliding or turning ability. Short Track rockers are rounder then long track rockers. The following example will assist in understanding what a rocker is. If you where to put a blade on an 8m radius circle it would follow the line of the circle. The majority of short track rockers are variable, which allows for an increase in gliding capacity and turning ability. Generally blades are flatter in the middle to allow for more glide and rounder on the ends to increase steering ability.
