SKATE SHARPENING AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR All Sharpening Over Night Service - $4.50 Same Day Service - $6.00 Figure Skates Mount any blades on new boots - $10.00 Mount any blades on used boots - $20.00 Stretching - $5.00 per boot Waterproofing soles - $5.00 per boot Reconditioning soles - $20.00 per pair (remove blades, plug holes, waterproof soles)
Miscellaneous Eyelet, Rivet repair or replace - $1.00 each Facemask mount - $7.50 Boot press use - $5.00 Skate oven use - $5.00
Hockey Skates Blade tighten with holes - $4.00 Blade tighten without holes - $8.00 Rocker - with pre-approval only - $15.00/pair
Skates are sharpened and measured using two systems: the depth between the two edges and the rocker, andis accomplished using a grinding stone of various grits and polished with a compound to achieve a smooth surface. The stones
are first honed or dressed to theproper radius based on the use of the blade: general purpose figure skate blades are often sharpened with a shallower hollow
than high-end competitive freestyle blades. For hockey skates,a more shallow hollow (such as 1/2) providesspeed and glide and less “bite”. A deeper hollow (such as 3/8” or 5/16”) gives an aggressive edge for grabbing the ice. Generally,
the less hollow that a figure skater or hockey player can skate with, the better. (Riedell Technical Manual, 2002).
The rocker of the blade is basically set by the manufacturer but can be subtly changed through the sharpening process by grinding
extra from the toe and heel areas. Some hockey players like a rock for quick turning because less blade surface actually contacts
the ice. Figure skaters use a flatter rock for precise control. The toe pick is the primary difference between hockey and figure skates. The pick is used for vaulting jumps and holding a
center in a spin. Hockey skates have no pick as it would interfer with the forward leaning stride.
New and used hockey replacement supplies are available on a limited basis or can be ordered with pre-payment. Contact the
Zamboni Room at 419.372.2164 to confirm inventory.
