{"product_id":"skate-tec-ot2","title":"Skate-Tec OT2 Short Track Blade + Bridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ste-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkate-Tec OT2 Short Track Blade + Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e (Otto) — a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: OT2 blades \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e the OT2 \/ Otto bridge are included. Developed with Olympic champions around a bridge instead of standard cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair of OT2 Short Track blades (chosen length \u0026amp; stiffness) \u003cstrong\u003eplus\u003c\/strong\u003e the matching OT2 bridge. No separate bridge purchase needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBridge instead of cups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge creates a rigid connection between the front and back mounting points, which prevents unwanted tension from boot inaccuracies. It also lets the blade flex more, so you can skate with less bend. Less bend reduces friction and improves gliding at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e215 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e bridge span between front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting points on the boot (standard cup spacing retained)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBend change at the start is greatly reduced — often almost nothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick two-bolt blade exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight bridge construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlex versus Firm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most pressure through the stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex\u003c\/strong\u003e — Less pressure; Flex FT (not separately listed here) is the softest end of the OT2 range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure difference between Firm and Flex is a bit more noticeable than on the M-Wave. OT2 Flex pressure is roughly comparable to a Firm M-Wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single optimal setup. For long powerful strokes, use a flatter mid-rocker and a bit less bend than a typical M-Wave. For more steering and agility, keep a normal rocker with substantially less bend and let bend increase less toward the front. If the front digs in on high-speed laps, round the front or simply use less bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the bridge you can lean more, so the boot can touch the ice sooner — going 1–2 mm higher than your previous cup height is often advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLengths on Short Track Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here in \u003cstrong\u003e17\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e17.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e18\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Flex and Firm — each variant includes the OT2 bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Skate-Tec","offers":[{"title":"Flex \/ 17\"","offer_id":54682374177106,"sku":"ST-OT2-FL-170","price":949.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flex \/ 17.5\"","offer_id":54682374209874,"sku":"ST-OT2-FL-175","price":949.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flex \/ 18\"","offer_id":54682374242642,"sku":"ST-OT2-FL-180","price":949.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Firm \/ 17\"","offer_id":54682374275410,"sku":"ST-OT2-FI-170","price":949.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Firm \/ 17.5\"","offer_id":54682374308178,"sku":"ST-OT2-FI-175","price":949.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Firm \/ 18\"","offer_id":54682374340946,"sku":"ST-OT2-FI-180","price":949.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/7525\/5122\/files\/skate-tec-ot2-featured-square.jpg?v=1789141759","url":"https:\/\/shorttrackequipment.com\/products\/skate-tec-ot2","provider":"shorttrack equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}