1 on 1 — skate sharpening
Synthetic Ice will reveal weaknesses in your skate maintenance and player development.
Posted by Dean Sprung on
A couple of years ago, I had invited someone to test our synthetic ice for a rink they were planning to build. The gentlemen arrived with a pair of vintage circa 1960s skates complete with rusted blades. I thought about calling the Hockey Hall of Fame to see if they were missing a pair. He informed me that he has not skated in a few years and proceeded to take a spin on my demo rink. After 20 minutes of striding and turning, he told me he didn't like it. It's not the same as skating. In contrast, I...