Sharp Patch Blades

I didn't get to skate yesterday due to a work trip, but today I finally got to skate in my newly-sharpened patch blades.... and vive la difference! as they say.  I would guess that 75% of my previous skidding-ness was due to dull blades, not me.  Woohoo!  I skated for just 45 minutes but worked on most of my usual stuff including some steps-forward.  Only one fall!

For the record my patch blades have a ROH of 1.5".