I might get new skates, but on the website it asks me if i should buy them sharpened. If I buy them without sharpened, will they send it to me dull? And how can I sharpen them?
@6199Amber Buy them not sharpened. Than go to a pro shop and get them sharpened to your liking. And yes, they will come dull. Better to get custom sharpening.
I noticed that what I got my skates sharpened at 3/4 instead of 1/2 I lost some explosiveness. Does this mean that if I get them sharpened at 1/4 I should pick up some more speed or explosiveness?
@Ma1iciousMike The less radius of hollow, the faster you'll go because you'll have more get more glide to your stride. However, there is a point to which you will slip because the radius is not deep enough and you'll lose glide power. It is likely that the best combination of speed and power can be achieved at 1/2" hollow. 3/4" you'll slip out too much. And 3/8" you'll lose speed even though you'll gain more edge or explosiveness.
@Prolite When I say less radius of hollow, I mean less of a deep hollow. Technically, the exact phrase should be "a bigger radius (1") the faster, as opposed to smaller radius (1/4") slower.
@Prolite sorry. well wen i havnt sharpened then in a while i stop smoothly and when i get then sharpened it throws me off balance and i skid instead of glide smoothly
@RENJ55 thats your balance not the skates, youve gotten used to stopping on blunt skates and sliding forever, practice on sharp skates regularly and master stopping from fast speeds in short distances. its all about how much you are leaning back to counter balance the sudden stopping of your weight. where you have been practicing on blunt skates you havn't needed to lean back as much as there has been less friction and therefore your stopping distance is longer so you needed less counter balance
Just bought a pair of bouer vapor x20's from dunnoms *sp and skated earlier today and felt like I was slipping all over the place, I couldnt skate on my edges or anything. My skate would sorta turn while i was going straight and was basically just slipping all over the place when you buy skates are they usually sharpened or should I get them sharpened before I play again? who knows I could just suck.
@FuckitnFightit You need to sharpen your skates. They don't come sharpened. And make sure they have even edges after they're sharpened. You can check this by placing a coin on the blade at various points. If the coin sits even, than your edges are even. If the coin is tilted, than ask the skate sharpener to fix your blades or go somewhere else.
@bigs1225 I believe the Stick should be up to your head with skates, but most importantly is that you need one hand on middle of the stick and the other on the top.
would you say 5/16 is good for a goalie? i like the skate to grab the ice pretty good but not get caught in there so bad i cant move if you know what i mean.
@hockeyGoD1339 I never heard of a 5/16 before. The types of sharpenings are in the description. Also, I've never talked with goalies before (since they're rare to meet), so I really don't know the best sharpening you should use. Considering you want a good edge, you're choices seem to be either 3/4", 1/2" or 7/16." Stay away from 1" and 5/8" since those are really dull, and definitely don't do a 3/8" or 1/4" since those are very sharp. You must consider your weight as a factor.
i am on ice about 7 hours a week. and i do go pretty hard on my skates. i find after about a month i loose alot of edge control. and i sharpen about once every 6-8 weeks. i do notice a huge diference when i get them sharpened. + i dont fall as much
@prolite ive just started getting into ice-skating, but im not going do competitions. Im just going to do it for fun, what ice-skates would you recommend SIZE 5
@crazyduck717 The best thing for you to do is to go into multiple pro shops and try on a lot of different skates to see which one fits your foot the best. You'll also need to find a price rang you're willing to pay, which should of course be based on your skill level. Two hundred dollar skates are fine. You can check out Bauer Vapor X30.
This is some good advice for people who ask such questions.
I skate just about every weekend, and I get my skates sharpened about every 6 months with a 1/2, but a lot of my friends, who are very good skaters too, get them sharpened much more often.
@yodaofcoolness Yeah, basically it all comes down to how one's edges feel. If they start to feel a little dull, than one knows to get them sharpened soon.
@prolite ik what u mean most pro shops look at u like u have two heads when u ask for 1/2" or 7/16" or 1/4" cut they r dumb I mean they call it a pro shop y don't they know this stuff it's what they do for a living
@mathproable When it comes to 1/2", pro shop are fine. But 7/16" most pro shops are clueless. And when it comes to a 1/4", they look at me like "dude, do you wanna kill yourself?".
i dont no were to get mine sharpend because my hockey arena people have said its rubbish because they sharpen them then yu can not stopeasily so shall i get them to sharpen them ad then sand paper them or something?
@CindySprinkleTV Since you are short, I am assuming you weigh very little. Therefore, you should get a 1/2". If 1/2" is not enough grip - - even though it should be, than go up to 7/16". If 1/2" is too sharp, than go one step down to 3/4". But start with 1/2".
hey, im a foward in travel aaa hockey and im a quick skater thats always making quick turns and im 5'7 and 112 im only 13 but i always just asked for a deep cut, i havent been as fast as i usually used to be with it what could i use for these?
@laxwarrior8 If you've always asked for a deep cut, than it is likely that you're using a 3/8". No pro shop will give you 1/4" unless you specifically ask for it. If you want more speed, assuming that you have a 3/8", than I would suggest getting a 7/16" which is one step less hollow than a 3/8". If your pro shop does not offer a 7/16" or they don't know what it is (many pro shops are clueless), than you'll have to get a 1/2". Be warned though, 1/2" you will slide a lot.
To follow up from the original comment, if the sharpener doesn't dress the diamond and reshape the cutting wheel before sharpening your skates, than you will not receive a true 3/8" sharpening, or whatever sharpening you're getting. It is likely it will be duller. If lately your blades feel sharper and you're moving slower, than whomever is sharpening your skates is probably dressing the diamond and wheel more frequently, especially before doing your skates.
I dont know muich about skate sharpinging but im 175 pounds,And i skate often but i was wondering which hollow i should get if i want more speed rather than having them really sharp for quick turns,If anyone can help me out please comment or message me
Hey whats up im a beginner and just got my pair of bauer supreme one20 skates . How deep should the hollow be for my skates when i take them to get sharpened ? Im not a complete novice at skating but im looking for a good balance between grip and speed but for the most part a lil more grip. Please help
@bitchassnes1875 Start off with 1/2" hollow. If that's not enough grip, go to 3/8". It also depends how much you weigh. If you're under 150 pounds, than 1/2" might not be enough grip based on preferences you've prescribed.
@bitchassnes1875 Based on the information I gave, you should get a 1/2" if you want more towards having a better grip. The fact that you're 200 lbs might slide you up to a 3/4", but that's still very little grip.
@BlackxSpirit Generally speaking, blades don't come sharpened. However, even if they did, they should be sharpened anyway so fit your needs. Make sure you get a hollow sharpening that you like, and make sure that the actual sharpening is level. Also check to make sure that the contour of the blade is okay (contour: the amount of the blade that comes in contact with the surface of the ice at any given time).
I've been skating on 1/2 inch for quite a while, and I'm going to switch to 7/16 now. What would be the outcome? More grip on the ice? and that's it? I can almost keep up with my friend already who uses 7/16, but I guess I will have to try it out, and if i don't like it i'll try 3/8. I just don't see too much of a different between 7/16 or 3/8, can you help me out on understanding this better? thanks.
@craxxxxxxy Yes, 7/16 will give you more grip but not much more. If you want to beat your friend in a race, than get 1/2" because you will get more glide more stride. 3/8" will have more metal grinded out in the middle of the blade so you'll therefore have more grip on the ice.
@SthealthRaider I get emails about this all the time, so I tell people the answer is quite simple: when they FEEL dull. But for some reason, people always want a definitive answer as to when they should get their blades sharpened. Very odd.
@cyrustk For 1/4", advantages are: you only have to sharpen once every 3-4 months, skating for many hours straight will barely dull the blade (barely noticeable), you can skate Xtreme because you grip the ice a lot. Disadvantages: 1/4" has big learning curve (easy moves are hard, and hard moves are very hard).
For 1/2", advantages are: small learning curve. Disadvantages are: very little grip on the ice, constant sliding, requires constant sharpenings, no blade consistency.
@cyrustk No, I wouldn't recommend going any deeper than 1/4" unless the person sharpening your skates can make the hollow only a hair deeper than 1/4", but not 1/16". I've skated on 1/16" before and it was impossible to stop. I was able to skate on that radius and take turns that were literally parallel to the floor like a speed skater, but I would definitely not recommend 1/16" sharpening. Most machines can't go that deep anyway.
I might get new skates, but on the website it asks me if i should buy them sharpened. If I buy them without sharpened, will they send it to me dull? And how can I sharpen them?
6199Amber 3 weeks ago
@6199Amber Buy them not sharpened. Than go to a pro shop and get them sharpened to your liking. And yes, they will come dull. Better to get custom sharpening.
Prolite 3 weeks ago
I noticed that what I got my skates sharpened at 3/4 instead of 1/2 I lost some explosiveness. Does this mean that if I get them sharpened at 1/4 I should pick up some more speed or explosiveness?
Ma1iciousMike 1 month ago
@Ma1iciousMike The less radius of hollow, the faster you'll go because you'll have more get more glide to your stride. However, there is a point to which you will slip because the radius is not deep enough and you'll lose glide power. It is likely that the best combination of speed and power can be achieved at 1/2" hollow. 3/4" you'll slip out too much. And 3/8" you'll lose speed even though you'll gain more edge or explosiveness.
Prolite 1 month ago
@Prolite When I say less radius of hollow, I mean less of a deep hollow. Technically, the exact phrase should be "a bigger radius (1") the faster, as opposed to smaller radius (1/4") slower.
Prolite 1 month ago
@Prolite Ah I gotcha thanks. Its like trading one for the other when you go north or south of 1/2.
Ma1iciousMike 1 month ago
@Ma1iciousMike Basically, yes. At least that's according to my experience. But that depends a lot on the weight of the skater.
Prolite 3 weeks ago
when i get my skates sharpened i always have trouble stopping. i dont know whats wrong
RENJ55 1 month ago
@RENJ55 Need more information.
Prolite 1 month ago
@Prolite sorry. well wen i havnt sharpened then in a while i stop smoothly and when i get then sharpened it throws me off balance and i skid instead of glide smoothly
RENJ55 1 month ago
@RENJ55 thats your balance not the skates, youve gotten used to stopping on blunt skates and sliding forever, practice on sharp skates regularly and master stopping from fast speeds in short distances. its all about how much you are leaning back to counter balance the sudden stopping of your weight. where you have been practicing on blunt skates you havn't needed to lean back as much as there has been less friction and therefore your stopping distance is longer so you needed less counter balance
lexalolsicnh 1 month ago
Just bought a pair of bouer vapor x20's from dunnoms *sp and skated earlier today and felt like I was slipping all over the place, I couldnt skate on my edges or anything. My skate would sorta turn while i was going straight and was basically just slipping all over the place when you buy skates are they usually sharpened or should I get them sharpened before I play again? who knows I could just suck.
FuckitnFightit 2 months ago
@FuckitnFightit You need to sharpen your skates. They don't come sharpened. And make sure they have even edges after they're sharpened. You can check this by placing a coin on the blade at various points. If the coin sits even, than your edges are even. If the coin is tilted, than ask the skate sharpener to fix your blades or go somewhere else.
Prolite 2 months ago
how tall shoud you have your stick
bigs1225 2 months ago
@bigs1225 This video is about skate sharpening dude, not measuring hockey sticks.
Prolite 2 months ago 2
@bigs1225 I believe the Stick should be up to your head with skates, but most importantly is that you need one hand on middle of the stick and the other on the top.
wownaxxius 2 months ago
@wownaxxius if you are measuring stick height i believe when wearing shoes it should be just below nose about and with skate near your chin.
RENJ55 1 month ago
@bigs1225 were your nose is
agardjustin 1 month ago
would you say 5/16 is good for a goalie? i like the skate to grab the ice pretty good but not get caught in there so bad i cant move if you know what i mean.
hockeyGoD1339 2 months ago
@hockeyGoD1339 I never heard of a 5/16 before. The types of sharpenings are in the description. Also, I've never talked with goalies before (since they're rare to meet), so I really don't know the best sharpening you should use. Considering you want a good edge, you're choices seem to be either 3/4", 1/2" or 7/16." Stay away from 1" and 5/8" since those are really dull, and definitely don't do a 3/8" or 1/4" since those are very sharp. You must consider your weight as a factor.
Prolite 2 months ago
I only skate every Friday but my skates are becoming chipped on the blade, do you reckon i should get them sharpened?
Jarradx 3 months ago
@Jarradx Yes.
Prolite 3 months ago
i am on ice about 7 hours a week. and i do go pretty hard on my skates. i find after about a month i loose alot of edge control. and i sharpen about once every 6-8 weeks. i do notice a huge diference when i get them sharpened. + i dont fall as much
ImAussieMate 3 months ago
What's the best tool/way to tighten skates for a kid that isn't strong enough to get em tight as he would like
alimony812 4 months ago
@alimony812 Skate hook, or "skate key". Same thing. You can buy them inside almost any pro shop in an ice rink.
Prolite 3 months ago
yeah well i skate it all out blunt :D lol
J4MB0uk 4 months ago
@prolite ive just started getting into ice-skating, but im not going do competitions. Im just going to do it for fun, what ice-skates would you recommend SIZE 5
crazyduck717 7 months ago
@crazyduck717 The best thing for you to do is to go into multiple pro shops and try on a lot of different skates to see which one fits your foot the best. You'll also need to find a price rang you're willing to pay, which should of course be based on your skill level. Two hundred dollar skates are fine. You can check out Bauer Vapor X30.
Prolite 7 months ago
This is some good advice for people who ask such questions.
I skate just about every weekend, and I get my skates sharpened about every 6 months with a 1/2, but a lot of my friends, who are very good skaters too, get them sharpened much more often.
yodaofcoolness 8 months ago
@yodaofcoolness Yeah, basically it all comes down to how one's edges feel. If they start to feel a little dull, than one knows to get them sharpened soon.
Prolite 8 months ago
how sharp should they be?
sirjamjam9703 8 months ago
@sirjamjam9703 Depends on the type of skating you do and how good you are at skating.
Prolite 8 months ago
@prolite ya I got ya now thnx for clearing it all up
mathproable 8 months ago
@prolite wait how come 1/4 is so dangerous cuz i always use 7/16
mathproable 8 months ago
@mathproable 1/4" isn't dangerous. It's simply a deep cut, that's all.
Prolite 8 months ago
i dont get y they ask look at you with 1/4 inch cuz iv never hade my skates sharpened to that i normally have 7/16 y is 1/4 so dangerous
mathproable 8 months ago
@prolite ik what u mean most pro shops look at u like u have two heads when u ask for 1/2" or 7/16" or 1/4" cut they r dumb I mean they call it a pro shop y don't they know this stuff it's what they do for a living
mathproable 8 months ago
@mathproable When it comes to 1/2", pro shop are fine. But 7/16" most pro shops are clueless. And when it comes to a 1/4", they look at me like "dude, do you wanna kill yourself?".
Prolite 8 months ago
@Bestvideo0 ya same here it all hase to do with preference
mathproable 8 months ago
i dont no were to get mine sharpend because my hockey arena people have said its rubbish because they sharpen them then yu can not stopeasily so shall i get them to sharpen them ad then sand paper them or something?
DKZmontage 10 months ago
@DKZmontage No, you should get them resharpened at a bigger radius of hollow.
Prolite 10 months ago
I sharpen them every before every game.. personal preference
bestvideo00 1 year ago
If I'm a beginner and I want to go just normal with a little speed how should I sharpen it? I am almost 5 ft
CindySprinkleTV 1 year ago
@CindySprinkleTV Since you are short, I am assuming you weigh very little. Therefore, you should get a 1/2". If 1/2" is not enough grip - - even though it should be, than go up to 7/16". If 1/2" is too sharp, than go one step down to 3/4". But start with 1/2".
Prolite 1 year ago
hey, im a foward in travel aaa hockey and im a quick skater thats always making quick turns and im 5'7 and 112 im only 13 but i always just asked for a deep cut, i havent been as fast as i usually used to be with it what could i use for these?
laxwarrior8 1 year ago
@laxwarrior8 If you've always asked for a deep cut, than it is likely that you're using a 3/8". No pro shop will give you 1/4" unless you specifically ask for it. If you want more speed, assuming that you have a 3/8", than I would suggest getting a 7/16" which is one step less hollow than a 3/8". If your pro shop does not offer a 7/16" or they don't know what it is (many pro shops are clueless), than you'll have to get a 1/2". Be warned though, 1/2" you will slide a lot.
Prolite 1 year ago
To follow up from the original comment, if the sharpener doesn't dress the diamond and reshape the cutting wheel before sharpening your skates, than you will not receive a true 3/8" sharpening, or whatever sharpening you're getting. It is likely it will be duller. If lately your blades feel sharper and you're moving slower, than whomever is sharpening your skates is probably dressing the diamond and wheel more frequently, especially before doing your skates.
Prolite 1 year ago
I dont know muich about skate sharpinging but im 175 pounds,And i skate often but i was wondering which hollow i should get if i want more speed rather than having them really sharp for quick turns,If anyone can help me out please comment or message me
inlinefreak07 1 year ago
@inlinefreak07 5/8" for the most speed. But grip to the ice will be minimal. If sliding too much, go to 3/4".
Prolite 1 year ago
Hey whats up im a beginner and just got my pair of bauer supreme one20 skates . How deep should the hollow be for my skates when i take them to get sharpened ? Im not a complete novice at skating but im looking for a good balance between grip and speed but for the most part a lil more grip. Please help
bitchassnes1875 1 year ago
@bitchassnes1875 Start off with 1/2" hollow. If that's not enough grip, go to 3/8". It also depends how much you weigh. If you're under 150 pounds, than 1/2" might not be enough grip based on preferences you've prescribed.
Prolite 1 year ago
@Prolite im 200lbs so im guessing that maybe a 5/8" hollow would be good enough for me or is it to deep ?
bitchassnes1875 1 year ago
@bitchassnes1875 Based on the information I gave, you should get a 1/2" if you want more towards having a better grip. The fact that you're 200 lbs might slide you up to a 3/4", but that's still very little grip.
Prolite 1 year ago
Types of radius of hollow sharpenings for ice-skates:
5/8" (dullest)
3/4"
1/2" (standard sharpening)
7/16"
3/8"
1/4" (sharpest - Xtreme Ice Skaters)
Prolite 1 year ago
hi, i have a question as well.
i bought my new ice skates, Roces R ice or something like that.
Are they sharpened enough now, for first day on ice?
Or should I sharpen them before first time going skating?
They are sharpened, but I dont know if what they do in factories is ok or not.
BlackxSpirit 1 year ago
@BlackxSpirit Generally speaking, blades don't come sharpened. However, even if they did, they should be sharpened anyway so fit your needs. Make sure you get a hollow sharpening that you like, and make sure that the actual sharpening is level. Also check to make sure that the contour of the blade is okay (contour: the amount of the blade that comes in contact with the surface of the ice at any given time).
Prolite 1 year ago
if you have a groove in the skids?
mat934 1 year ago
@mat934 ???
Prolite 1 year ago
I've been skating on 1/2 inch for quite a while, and I'm going to switch to 7/16 now. What would be the outcome? More grip on the ice? and that's it? I can almost keep up with my friend already who uses 7/16, but I guess I will have to try it out, and if i don't like it i'll try 3/8. I just don't see too much of a different between 7/16 or 3/8, can you help me out on understanding this better? thanks.
craxxxxxxy 1 year ago
@craxxxxxxy Yes, 7/16 will give you more grip but not much more. If you want to beat your friend in a race, than get 1/2" because you will get more glide more stride. 3/8" will have more metal grinded out in the middle of the blade so you'll therefore have more grip on the ice.
Prolite 1 year ago
@iflavhs Not even by a long shot. My voice is much deeper, and I have a NY accent.
Prolite 1 year ago
ive just brought some skates off of eBay and im not sure if i should sharpen them. What to do ???
andyfrank92 1 year ago
@andyfrank92 I would.
Prolite 1 year ago
:O i always wanted to know that!
SthealthRaider 1 year ago
@SthealthRaider I get emails about this all the time, so I tell people the answer is quite simple: when they FEEL dull. But for some reason, people always want a definitive answer as to when they should get their blades sharpened. Very odd.
Prolite 1 year ago
What are the differences between certain sharpens?
Is there any advantages / Disadvantages to any relative sharpens?
say compared to 1/4" or 1/2"...
what are the benefits and non benefits to them?
cyrustk 1 year ago
@cyrustk For 1/4", advantages are: you only have to sharpen once every 3-4 months, skating for many hours straight will barely dull the blade (barely noticeable), you can skate Xtreme because you grip the ice a lot. Disadvantages: 1/4" has big learning curve (easy moves are hard, and hard moves are very hard).
For 1/2", advantages are: small learning curve. Disadvantages are: very little grip on the ice, constant sliding, requires constant sharpenings, no blade consistency.
Prolite 1 year ago
@Prolite ok, Would you recommend going to an even tighter profile? like 1/16"?
cyrustk 1 year ago
@cyrustk No, I wouldn't recommend going any deeper than 1/4" unless the person sharpening your skates can make the hollow only a hair deeper than 1/4", but not 1/16". I've skated on 1/16" before and it was impossible to stop. I was able to skate on that radius and take turns that were literally parallel to the floor like a speed skater, but I would definitely not recommend 1/16" sharpening. Most machines can't go that deep anyway.
Prolite 1 year ago