{"id":14327,"date":"2020-10-25T11:56:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T09:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenskate-fi.wp-cloud.dev\/service-for-figure-skates"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:58:57","slug":"service-for-figure-skates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goldenskate.fi\/en\/service-for-figure-skates\/","title":{"rendered":"Service for Figure Skates"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"14327\" class=\"elementor elementor-14327 elementor-13291\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ac64ea6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ac64ea6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3162fcdd\" data-id=\"3162fcdd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e724ce7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e724ce7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\">Sharpening and Maintenance Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"176\">Golden Skate is a specialty store for figure skating, and our skate maintenance services are also focused exclusively on figure skates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"217\">We specialize solely in figure skating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"313\"><strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"236\">Our services:<\/strong><br data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\">Sharpening, blade mounting, boot modification, and stretching of the last.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"581\">Golden Skate is one of Finland\u2019s best-known pro shop stores. We provide extremely precise sharpening for figure skates.<br data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"437\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/27a1.svg\" alt=\"\u27a1\ufe0f\"> Our figure skate maintenance services are perfectly suited for competitive and goal-oriented skaters, as well as skating school participants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"800\">All of our figure skate sharpening and maintenance services are carried out by hand, professionally, and tailored to the individual needs of each skater.<br data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\">All our services come with a <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"799\">100% satisfaction guarantee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"945\">Figure skates should be sharpened regularly to ensure proper grip on the ice. Ask us personally about sharpening intervals\u2014we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1081\">If you are unable to bring your skates to the shop during opening hours, call +358 50 404 8685 and we will arrange service separately.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1164\">You can also book an appointment for maintenance services via our booking system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1346\">For long-distance customers: you can purchase maintenance through our online store and send your skates to us.<br data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\">We will service them and return them to you as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\">\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1387\"><strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1387\">Figure Skate Maintenance Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1562\">Proper maintenance of figure skates is important for both performance and safety. Well-maintained skates last longer, feel more stable on the ice, and are easier to control.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1660\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f527.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd27\"> <strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1584\">1. Sharpening<\/strong><br data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\">Blades become dull with use \u2192 you will notice reduced grip while skating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1765\"><strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1686\">Sharpening interval:<\/strong> typically every 15\u201330 sessions, depending on ice conditions and skating style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1792\">You need sharpening if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i6o3z8\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1827\">turns or skating feel slippery<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"neaunb\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1848\">stops don\u2019t grip<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"105yk21\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1885\">you tire more quickly than usual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2025\">Always have sharpening done by a professional familiar with figure skates and their specific requirements (different from hockey skates!).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2188\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f9fc.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\uddfc\"> <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2053\">2. Drying After Use<\/strong><br data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\">Dry the blades immediately after practice with a towel.<br data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2114\">Also remove moisture from the boots\u2014loosen the laces and let them air dry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2218\">This prevents rust and odor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2245\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f6e1.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f\"> <strong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2243\">3. Blade Guards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2361\">\n<li data-section-id=\"esjynb\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2304\">Hard guards: use when walking off-ice (protect blades)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ksbadk\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2361\">Soft guards (soakers): for storage \u2192 absorb moisture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2415\">Do not store skates in hard guards for long periods.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2511\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f9f4.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\uddf4\"> <strong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2442\">4. Rust Prevention<\/strong><br data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2445\">Store skates in a dry place.<br data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2476\">Keep blades in fabric blade covers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2560\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f462.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc62\"> <strong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2539\">5. Boot Maintenance<\/strong><br data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\">Check regularly:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2651\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hpvlam\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2590\">laces (replace worn ones)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jjbol5\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2622\">soles and heels (no cracks)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3g8ezt\" data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2651\">tighten screws regularly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2699\">Leather boots can be treated with conditioner.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2768\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/23f1.svg\" alt=\"\u23f1\ufe0f\"> <strong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2727\">6. When to Service?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2730\">Take your skates for maintenance if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2901\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ptaba8\" data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2815\">the blade is clearly misaligned or damaged<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3jv9uf\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2840\">the blade feels dull<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j1mqfo\" data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2867\">rust cannot be removed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wcjy5m\" data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2901\">the boot structure is failing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2981\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4a1.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca1\"> <strong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2914\">Tip:<\/strong> If you train actively, always carry a screwdriver and spare laces.<\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"14e5a338-429b-4ee1-97a6-032096081ea4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3deff3df-26c8-4fb9-92e7-fa5f1314ffc5-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2b20391b-32a2-4f59-9d10-31e97ca609c9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"148\">Our figure skate maintenance service is among the best in the industry. We have been servicing figure skates with professional expertise since 2005.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"434\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Over the years, in collaboration with blade manufacturers John Wilson and Mitchel &amp; King, we have developed a figure skate maintenance guide for retailers worldwide. Pia Hartman has had the pleasure and honor of being the initiator of this work, as well as an expert and collaborator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f3e0356 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f3e0356\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7cceeb\" data-id=\"b7cceeb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b2ada elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"90b2ada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenskate.fi\/en\/category\/4service-for-figure-skates\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SERVICE FOR FIGURE SKATES<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eab563 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7eab563\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharpening and Maintenance Services Golden Skate is a specialty store for figure skating, and our skate maintenance services are also focused exclusively on figure skates. 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