How much does it cost to have skates sharpened?
Skate Sharpening:
USED skates purchased here will be sharpened for the first time at a cost of $3. Otherwise, $6 per sharpening is an inexpensive way to ensure your skates are sharp all season long.
Skates should typically be sharpened after 8-10 hours of use on an indoor rink. This timeframe shrinks when skating outdoors. If you find yourself struggling to skate smoothly or falling down doing a typical skill you'd be comfortable with it is a sign that you may need to get your blades checked.
We encourage you to bring your new skates into one of our many Sport Chek Retail locations to have them sharpened at no additional cost, when accompanied by the original SportChek.ca packing slip and proof of purchase.
Using A Hand Stone to Adjust The Sharpness of Your Figure Skates
Some players will sharpen very frequently, such as every 2-3 hours of ice time, while others go for an entire season without sharpening. If you're unsure of where to start, try getting them sharpened after 10 hours of ice time, and then adjust as you feel is necessary.
You can get your skates sharpened anywhere from 1/8th of an inch to one inch. 1/8th would be the sharpest, and one inch would be the least sharp. The majority of pros use something with a shallower hollow, but preference does widely vary.
Get a sense of how often your hockey skates need to be sharpened, and try to adhere to a schedule. Sharpen them too often and your blades will wear out prematurely. Not frequently enough, and you'll find yourself losing an edge when trying to turn, or being unable to control your skates.
If you notice nicks or gouges on the skate blades, it's time to get them sharpened. A quick test for a sharp edge is to hold the skate upside down, place one thumbnail on the edge of the blade and gently pull down and away from the blade on three or four parts of the blade.
Anywhere from 1 – 20 years. It totally depends on quality of components, upkeep and maintenance, the type of skating you do, and how often you skate. The wheels may be the first to go, but they can be changed. The key is to clean and maintain your bearings, wheels and other parts to help them last.
How long does it take to sharpen a pair of skates? Average rental/retail sharpening is 3-5 cycles equaling 2-3 minutes per skate or 4-6 minutes per pair.
How much does it cost to sharpen ice skate blades?
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Skate Sharpening.
| Current in Store Sharpening Prices (per pair): | |
|---|---|
| All Other Freestyle Blades: | $24.00 |
| Figure Skate Blades (learn to skate/all-purpose blades): | $12.00 |
| Hockey Skate Blades: | $10.00 |
| Goalie Skate Blades: | $12.00 |
So, how often do players in the NHL get new skates? It varies from player to player. Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning says he uses a new pair of skates every ten games. Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks said he used to get a new pair of skates four to five times a season.
Use a Hockey Skate Blade Sharpening Stone
If you can learn how to use a skate stone, you can properly sharpen your skates at home. Note that this isn't so much a way of sharpening skates as it is a way to fine-tune things after you've made a couple passes on your blades using an appropriate machine.
Pure Hockey Skate Sharpening Tutorial - YouTube
You can manually sharpen your skates with the right tools, but doing a good job requires a precise level of skill and technique. Skate blades have two ridges, and you must sharpen both to the same level for proper performance.
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Skate Sharpening.
| Current in Store Sharpening Prices (per pair): | |
|---|---|
| All Other Freestyle Blades: | $24.00 |
| Figure Skate Blades (learn to skate/all-purpose blades): | $12.00 |
| Hockey Skate Blades: | $10.00 |
| Goalie Skate Blades: | $12.00 |
If the skates are set up correctly in a consistent manner and a pattern is used for sharpening, the entire process should take no more than thirty minutes per pair and as you get better, the time will be reduced if you keep your skates in good condition.
PROSHARP PROFILING - $35-$50
The problem with any skater is balancing maneuverability with speed. A longer flatter blade allows for greater gliding with less effort and more returned energy, but sacrifices grip needed for quicker, shorter movements.
Pure Hockey believes in making your time in our store an experience. Every store offers the chance to purchase a Breakaway Rewards membership, free WiFi, and a service center for getting your skates sharpened or fixed.
