getting additional protection such as Padded Skate Socks is a great idea if you take your safety seriously! They have gel cushioning between your feet and the tongue of your skates, greatly protecting you from lace bites. They go under your sock, which will additionally give you even more protection.
If you have experience with lace bites, I highly recommend getting a quality pair of skates. Quality skates are made from better materials, reputable manufacturers, and professional designers that are well-educated on what quality ice skating requires. A great example of such skates with a great price-quality ratio is the CCM Super Tacks!
A great way to sharpen your skates is to use an Ice Skate Sharpening Stone. Sharpening stones are extremely popular in sharpening knives, and the same principles hold when sharpening skates. Benefits include easy transportation, convenience, and affordable price. It’s quite similar to the skate blade sharpener, yet it requires more skill to use. Also,…
My favorite skate sharpening method is to use a portable skate blade sharpener because it’s a cheap, easy, and effective method to sharpen your skates. It’s a convenient small handheld tool that you can use to sharpen your skates by running it against the blade, removing burrs and rust from the blades. It isn’t as effective…
The most effective way to sharpen skates is to use an electronic sharpener such as the SPARX Skate Sharpener. It’s the professional way to sharpen skates, usually in bulk for the team or customers at a hockey shop with extreme speed. They work by placing the ice skate on the machine, pressing a button, and in…