That’s a tough question to answer as everyone is a little different in how they skate and how they care for their skates.
FIGURE SKATERS for example are typically very protective of their blades. You rarely see a competitive figure skater walking on their blades, as they usually have skate guards on. Many figure skaters can get 15 to 20 hours or more from their blades.
HOCKEY PLAYERS on the other hand subject their blades to the worst conditions with collisions and heavy stops, they typically need a sharpening every 4 to 8 hours.
RECREATIONAL SKATERS are somewhere in between. We find most recreational skaters can get 10 to 20 hours of skating between sharpening if they wipe their blades after use and store them carefully.
The Short Answer is YES!. However Some recreational skates now do come pre-sharpened from the factory. We still recommend getting a professional sharpening done to your preferred RoH or FBV cut to improve your skating experience.
The hollow is the concave groove on the bottom of your blade, creating two edges. It's crucial because it dictates the amount of bite your skates have into the ice, directly affecting your grip, glide, and maneuverability.
We offer mobile skate sharpening to large groups, hockey teams and tournaments. If you are interested in us for mobile sharpening for your team, group or tournament. Please Contact Us
A typical sharpening takes about 5-10 minutes per pair of skates, but this can vary depending on the condition of the blades and our current volume of customers.
