How wide is a figure skate blade?
4.8 mm
What size figure skating blade should I get?
The rule of thumb is that you want to get a blade that is 1/4 ” or smaller then the length of the sole. It should not be any shorter than that, but typically anywhere from 1/4″ to 1/14″ shorter than the sole length.
How do I choose a figure skating blade?
There are a few important things you should look at when choosing figure skating blades.
- Rocker radius. It’s a measure of the back of the blade which determines how much of the blade touches the surface of the ice when skating.
- Spin rocker (also known as rocker shape or rocker profile).
- Toe picks.
- Weight.
How long are ice skate blades?
approximately 50 cm
How many times can you sharpen a skate blade?
HOW OFTEN SHOULD BLADES BE SHARPENED? It depends on the blade, the skill level, the skater, etc. Done frequently enough, a blade should last 5 to 8 years for the average recreational skater. Generally, the frequency should be every 20-30 hours of skating.
Can you skate on new skates without sharpening?
New skates are not sharpened, so you will need to get them sharpened by a trained sharpener, and then re-sharpened every 15-20 hours of ice time – to keep them in tip top condition by removing knicks and deformaties in the metal edge.
How long do you have to wait between skate sharpening?
Generally skates should be sharpened every 20-40 skating hours. This depends on a few different factors such as how many times a week a skater is on the ice, which elements the skater is working on, and the build of the skater.
How much does it cost to sharpen skates?
Pricing
| Skate Sharpening (hockey player or goalie skates) | $9.00/pr (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Skate Sharpening (Flare Blades) | NOT OFFERED |
| Skate Profiling – Custom (re-sharpening included) | $42.00/pr (incl. GST) |
| Rivets (steel or copper), or Eyelets | $5.00 flat labor fee plus $1.00/ea steel rivets AND $1.50/ea copper rivets OR eyelets |
Can I sharpen my skates at home?
Speed- and tour skates have a flat glide surface and can reliably be sharpened at home with fairly basic equipment. A long stone, and a fixture to hold the blades perpendicular will work fine.
How can I stretch my figure skates at home?
Rub some water on the insides of your skates and wear them around the house for awhile. Wet a pair of socks before putting on your skates, and then wear them around the house. Or just have a good skate shop punch out the ankles and anywhere else it hurts. Than skate!
Can you stretch out figure skates?
In some cases, the exterior of the skate may show signs of expansion or stretching, but if done correctly, this does not compromise the integrity or protection of the skate. For you adult skaters, we are able to stretch, widen and spot-punch your skates too.
How can I make my figure skates more comfortable?
When breaking in a new pair of figure skates, abstain from lacing up the top pair of hooks while you are breaking in the skates. Instead, tie the laces just below the top hooks. This can help make the figure skates more comfortable while you are breaking them in.