-Skate sharpening and inspection-
Sharpening radius-
“Traditional sharpening uses a grinding stone to create a groove or hollow between the edges of the blade. The depth of this hollow determines the performance of the skate and is a matter of the individual preference. Simply put, the deeper the hollow, the more the blade digs into the ice. This creates “bite” but the trade off is that it decreases the ease of your glide. So you basically have to choose between gliding speed and grip.” –Blackstone ™
Inspection-
We use a Butterfly gage to inspect the whole blade front to back to make sure its level all the way through it. As well as checking over the laces, rivits, and the plastic/metal frame of no weak points to cause any issues or incidents from the wear and tear of skating.
Final Touch-
The last thing done is a flat sand stone to smooth the sides of the blade to leave a clean finish.
