Ice Hockey
What measurement should my ice hockey blades be sharpened to?
Taking my ice hockey skates to be sharpened. What length should the cut be? Any recommendations?
A few factors will determine the best radius to have your skates ground to.
Usually, 7/16 is the radius of choice. However, if the ice you play on is softer than normal, you may need to increase the radius to 1/2 avoid cutting into the ice as much. If you play on a harder ice than normal the opposite is true, you may need to go to a 3/8.
What is your style of play? Do you grind in the corners? Stop and start a lot? You may want to stay with a 7/16. Too much radius, like a 1/2, and you will slide too much on your stops. A sharp radius like a 3/8 and you will dig into the ice too much, and tire easily.
It is mostly personal preference, so I say try a couple of different ones to see what suits you best.
Good luck,
Steve.
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