What does the blade profile look like on a speed skate?

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http://www.socalspeedskating.org/equip/skates/longtrack/longtrack.htm

There are two basic types of speed skates: Short Track and Long Track. Long track boots are lower cut than short track boots, and the blade is also somewhat flatter than a short track blade.

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