How much does it cost to sharpen skates?
Pricing
| Skate Sharpening (hockey player or goalie skates) | $9.00/pr (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Skate Sharpening (Flare Blades) | NOT OFFERED |
| Skate Profiling – Custom (re-sharpening included) | $42.00/pr (incl. GST) |
| Rivets (steel or copper), or Eyelets | $5.00 flat labor fee plus $1.00/ea steel rivets AND $1.50/ea copper rivets OR eyelets |
How much does it cost to get your skates sharpened at Play It Again?
Services We Offer Skate Sharpening ($8.00) Pro Sharp Skate Sharpening ($8.00) Pro Sharp Profiling ($40.00) if you buy New or Used Skates or even Replacement Blades ($30.00)
How much is a skate sharpening at Pure Hockey?
Skate sharpening costs $6, and other tune-ups, like rivet repairs and heat molding, are also available. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Can you sharpen your own skates?
You can manually sharpen your skates with the right tools, but doing a good job requires a precise level of skill and technique. Skate blades have two ridges, and you must sharpen both to the same level for proper performance. Put each skate into a sharpening jig and tighten the front support first.
Can you sharpen rusty skates?
If you cannot remove the rust yourself or the skates seem to be rusted all the way through, a sharpening pro can cross-grind the skates. Cross-grinding should be a last-resort, as it removes a large portion of the blade, which shortens its expected lifespan.
How often do I need to get my ice skates sharpened?
every 15-20 hours
The rule of thumb is to sharpen ice skates after every 15-20 hours of use. This is typical for athletes who play hockey or figure skate multiple times on a weekly basis.
Do you have to sharpen new figure skates?
New skates are not sharpened, so you will need to get them sharpened by a trained sharpener, and then re-sharpened every 15-20 hours of ice time – to keep them in tip top condition by removing knicks and deformaties in the metal edge.
How often do you sharpen figure skates?
every 20-40 skating hours
Generally skates should be sharpened every 20-40 skating hours. This depends on a few different factors such as how many times a week a skater is on the ice, which elements the skater is working on, and the build of the skater.
How long does it take to sharpen skates?
In a perfect world, a professional can sharpen skates in as little as five minutes. However, because life throws us hockey pucks; imperfections or bends in the blades can slow the process down. Not to mention the possibility of waiting in line depending on where you decide to take your skates.