Skate Sharpening

[FLAMESRULE]

I like No Sweat on Macleod and Heritage. Todd does a great job there.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE

I like No Sweat on Macleod and Heritage. Todd does a great job there.

Thanks I work close by. Have tried out Source by the Carriage House and they seem fine, but might give these guys a try.

[Northendzone]

congrats UCB - you are on the road to completely changing your life

[troutman]

Just got my skates done at Sportschek.

Hey players - we can always use a couple of extra shinny players, every Thursday at 3pm at West Hillhurst Arena. $10. Drop-in, no obligation.

[FlamesPuck12]

Wow, weird to see a thread that I started a decade ago show up again.

I used to get my skates done by Blades (pro shop at Crowchild Arena).

[bleeds green]

Has one here purchased a Sparx sharpener and what are your thoughts, they look pretty interesting.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by troutman

Just got my skates done at Sportschek.

Hey players - we can always use a couple of extra shinny players, every Thursday at 3pm at West Hillhurst Arena. $10. Drop-in, no obligation.

I might have to put this into my calendar.

Wait it's ok that I am a horrible player right?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

congrats UCB - you are on the road to completely changing your life

Thanks, so far I haven't needed a sharpening (i can't get over how soft the ice is in the Calgary).


Speaking of that, does anyone have a good resource regarding the differences in sharpenings and how it affects your skating?

IE: best type of sharpening for type of skater?

[Bagor]

Question.
My kid says his skates are always better after the first session when they dull down a bit.
Anyone know how to dull down skates. Old timer suggested pulling them along a 2x4 a few times.
This work? Any other suggestions?

[Sert]

I slide my newly sharpened blades back and forth a few times on the thick plastic sheeting most arenas have lining the bottom of the gates to get to the bench. Seems to do the trick.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I might have to put this into my calendar.

Wait it's ok that I am a horrible player right?

I'm not very good - a stay at home defenceman, that should stay home!

It's a good group, with all abilities. No drama, just fun.

[TheFlamesVan]

Originally Posted by Bagor

Question.
My kid says his skates are always better after the first session when they dull down a bit.
Anyone know how to dull down skates. Old timer suggested pulling them along a 2x4 a few times.
This work? Any other suggestions?

Ask for a 5/8" hollow (or one size up from whatever you're using). It was life changing for me as I didn't like the bite of a 1/2" hollow (which is typically the default) and would try and dull em up a bit before a game.

[YYC in LAX]

Breakaway Sports at Winsport Arena

http://www.breakawaysportsrepair.ca/

Gus Thorson - former Flames equipment manager

[Scoopdogg]

Stickfix in douglasglen, Cliff does a bang up job. I won't take my kids or my skates anywhere else.

https://www.stickfix.com/

[camm13]

How's Tuxedo sports these days, has anyone been?