{"id":7627,"date":"2020-09-23T18:22:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T15:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenskate-fi.wp-cloud.dev\/tuote\/sharpening"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:53:58","slug":"sharpening","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/goldenskate.fi\/en\/product\/sharpening\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharpening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Figure skates must be sharpened before use, and regurarly during the skating season.<\/p>\n<p>Regular sharpening of skates will make your ice skating experience much more enjoyable and it also enables faster learning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\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:391d07b3-5dc9-4fc0-81c5-5d50a8ef18e1-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" 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=\"f234da7d-fffa-49f9-b1e8-dba947ad85f3\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" 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 dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\">What does figure skate sharpening mean?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"232\">In figure skate sharpening, a hollow groove (called a hollow) is ground into the bottom of the blade, creating two sharp edges (the inside and outside edges). These edges make it possible to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have good grip in turns while skating<br data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\" \/>perform controlled stops<br data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\" \/>execute precise movements (e.g. spins, jumps, and turns)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"473\">As the blade wears over time, the hollow becomes \u201cflatter\u201d \u2192 the skate gradually starts to slip and lose grip.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"498\">How is the sharpening done?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"604\">The blade is ground using a figure skating sharpening stone and machine evenly along its entire length<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"686\">Finally, it is checked that:<br data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"637\" \/>both edges are completely symmetrical and sharp<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"815\">Figure skate sharpening is more precise than hockey skate sharpening \u2192 that\u2019s why it\u2019s recommended to use a specialized shop.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"831\">Hollow depth<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"880\">The hollow depth affects how the skate feels:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"960\">Deep hollow \u2192 more grip, less glide<br data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\" \/>Shallow hollow \u2192 more glide, less grip<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1178\">In figure skates, the hollow depth range is typically around 9\u201316 (the unit depends on ice hardness, the skater, learned technique, and skill level). Ask about hollow depth when bringing your skates in for service.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1211\">How often should you sharpen your blades?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1328\">Beginner: about 1\u20132 times per year<br data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\" \/>Active recreational skater: 3\u20136 times per year<br data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\" \/>Competitive skater: monthly<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1380\">The need for sharpening becomes noticeable when:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1500\">turns do not hold<br data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\" \/>stops start to slip<br data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\" \/>balance feels uncertain<br data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\" \/>skating begins to feel more physically demanding<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1530\">Common sharpening mistakes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1756\">\u274c Uneven edges \u2192 the skate feels like it \u201cpulls\u201d underneath<br data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\" \/>\u274c Sharpening too infrequently \u2192 slows down technical development<br data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\" \/>\u274c Using hockey skate or automatic machines \u2192 the blade shape may become flattened prematurely<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1767\">Summary<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1922\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Sharpening creates two sharp edges on the blade<br data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1819\" \/>The correct hollow depth is found through cooperation<br data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\" \/>Regular sharpening improves progress and safety<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Before first use, new skates must be sharpened. 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