Guides
Skate sharpening, explained plainly
For players, goalies, figure skaters and the parents holding the skate bag. Hollows, profiles, how often to sharpen, what it costs and how to make edges last.
Hollow
How to choose your hollow: 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and beyond
What skate hollow numbers mean, how weight, position and ice change the right cut, and how to pick a starting hollow you can actually feel the difference with.
5 min read · October 13, 2026
Sharpening schedule
How many ice hours between sharpenings?
How many hours of ice time skates last between sharpenings for recreational players, competitive hockey and figure skaters, and what makes edges wear faster.
3 min read · October 13, 2026
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