First time sharpening, what hollow should I ask for?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Hijacking the thread for a quick question. My roommate gets the standard sharpening, and insists he likes his skates dull and that he won't feel good on his skates for 3 or 4 hard skates after the sharpening. He usually goes a long time between sharpenings for this reason. Would going to a shallower hollow immediately put his skates where he'd like them, or am I misunderstanding the process?

Yeah, go shallower, you shouldn't have to break in a sharpening.

[EastonFan44 0]

STANDARD FLAT BOTTOM V Some ppl hate It I don't have a problem with it and at my local shop its becoming the standard sharpening

[Chadd 916]

STANDARD FLAT BOTTOM V Some ppl hate It I don't have a problem with it and at my local shop its becoming the standard sharpening

Blackstone does not sell a "STANDARD" spinner, they all have measurements.

[EastonFan44 0]

Blackstone does not sell a "STANDARD" spinner, they all have measurements.

100/50 sorry at least I'm almost certain its 100/50 I just tell them regular flat v I trust them

[english15x 3]

Should probably leave FBV out of this "basic" questions for his sharpenings. I would say 1/2" and work your way around it. If you feel like your stuck in the ice or its too grippy, move to a more shallow hollow like 5/8". Most "normal" rinks would not have a problem sharpening your requested hollow.

[LoneStar77 25]

I asked the person who fit me for my skates when I bought them (it was my first pair of ice hockey skates so I really had no idea what to go with) & he recommended 7/16. I went with it & it works for me so far.

[xrickyb86x 1]

I'm new to ice hockey. I got my first skates cut "standard" at a local shop. I didn't even ask what the measurement was. It seems to work pretty well. Haha. Anyway, the ice at my rink tends to stay a little wet for a while after the Zamboni is done. I've never played at other rinks but people tell me that wetness is supposed to freeze right away but usually doesn't at rinks here in San Diego because of our weather. I don't know how true that is but it does tend to feel pretty slippery from the pre game warm ups to around the first few minutes of the game. My question is... would a different cut help me not feel this "wetness"?

[english15x 3]

I'm new to ice hockey. I got my first skates cut "standard" at a local shop. I didn't even ask what the measurement was. It seems to work pretty well. Haha. Anyway, the ice at my rink tends to stay a little wet for a while after the Zamboni is done. I've never played at other rinks but people tell me that wetness is supposed to freeze right away but usually doesn't at rinks here in San Diego because of our weather. I don't know how true that is but it does tend to feel pretty slippery from the pre game warm ups to around the first few minutes of the game. My question is... would a different cut help me not feel this "wetness"?

this wetness is due to lack of good zamboni driving. They are flooding the rink too much. In other words, releasing too much water out of their tanks which makes a small "pool" in the corners and in some spots of the ice. It usually takes about 5 - 10 minutes for it to all freeze.

[xrickyb86x 1]

That makes sense. Could it be that they are using the right amount of water but it's not cold enough in the facility? I mean, it's pretty damn cold in there but I can walk around in shorts and T shirt. I went to another rink north of me and it was absolutely FREEZING inside. A typical day here in SD is around 70 - 75 degrees outside.

[english15x 3]

That makes sense. Could it be that they are using the right amount of water but it's not cold enough in the facility? I mean, it's pretty damn cold in there but I can walk around in shorts and T shirt. I went to another rink north of me and it was absolutely FREEZING inside. A typical day here in SD is around 70 - 75 degrees outside.

I strongly believe its the zamboni driver. I know that when the one zamboni driver is done at my rink, I can't stick handle in some areas cause theres too much water. The weather outside should have nothing to do with it. Unless your rink is poorly insulated. In the summer time the poorly insulated rink I play at, there boards get so much condensation and the ice gets bubbles on it.

[epstud74 24]

I think it has more to do w/the temp than the driver. This happens everywhere, especially in the summer.

You could bring it up with the rink management and also wait 2-3 minutes before taking to the ice.

[Chadd 916]

this wetness is due to lack of good zamboni driving. They are flooding the rink too much. In other words, releasing too much water out of their tanks which makes a small "pool" in the corners and in some spots of the ice. It usually takes about 5 - 10 minutes for it to all freeze.

You can't make that assumption without knowing more about the situation. Ice temperature, humidity, and excess water all all possibilities. Just because it happens for one reason at your rink doesn't make that the only way to cause the problem.

I think it has more to do w/the temp than the driver. This happens everywhere, especially in the summer.

You could bring it up with the rink management and also wait 2-3 minutes before taking to the ice.

Never skate on a rink with puddles of water. Skating on it ensures that you will have terrible ice.

[IniNew 53]

Never skate on a rink with puddles of water. Skating on it ensures that you will have terrible ice.

I wish we had that luxury in our beer-league. As soon as the Zam doors close they start our 5 minute warmup period. Its a pain trying to shoot pucks and them getting stuck in water.

[Chadd 916]

I wish we had that luxury in our beer-league. As soon as the Zam doors close they start our 5 minute warmup period. Its a pain trying to shoot pucks and them getting stuck in water.

We fought management here for a while before they gave in. It helps having refs that declare it "unsafe for play" and refuse to start until it is gone. I can recall having to tell captains that the delay was on me and forcing the rink staff to reset the countdown clock on the ice slot.

[irishlaxburger2 0]

I wish we had that luxury in our beer-league. As soon as the Zam doors close they start our 5 minute warmup period. Its a pain trying to shoot pucks and them getting stuck in water.

I've had that happen as well. Ice time is scarce therefore you just try to deal with it. Sucks, but oh well I guess.

[hamstercaster 2]

If you watch NHL games you can often see small puddles of water between the periods when the zamboni cuts a new sheet of ice. More often than not it's in front of the nets where the zamboni makes it's "U turn" to go the other way. Since they pass in front of the net or close to it so often, it usually gets more water. I live in Canada and even at -20 celsius you get puddles even when it's cold inside and outside of the rink.

[Jason 65]

Try playing at 8-Rinks in Vancouver on the old B side in Summer where there are still puddles in the second and third period. Can't wait an hour for the ice to freeze properly. I say a good standard is 5/8". It depends on your weight, skating style, size of steel, profile, ice conditions, etc. I'm personally on 3/4" with an 11' +1 profile. My steel is 272mm Step Velocity LS2 XL. I started at 5/8 and went all the way to 1" and then worked back to 3/4. Just play around until you find what you like.

[cptjeff 0]

We fought management here for a while before they gave in. It helps having refs that declare it "unsafe for play" and refuse to start until it is gone. I can recall having to tell captains that the delay was on me and forcing the rink staff to reset the countdown clock on the ice slot.

Heh, at my rink at home the management had to force players to NOT get on the ice. The joys of a non traditional market.

Now they make you wait until the zam doors are closed, and it's made a huge difference in the ice quality.

[lurkndestroy 1]

I wish we had that luxury in our beer-league. As soon as the Zam doors close they start our 5 minute warmup period. Its a pain trying to shoot pucks and them getting stuck in water.

5 minutes would be amazing. we usual only get 2 minutes and thats if the games prior didnt run over.

As far as a hollow goes I started playing close to two years ago and did standard 1/2 cut for almost a full year. It always felt like I was going to go ass over tea kettle on tight turns. So I switched to 5/8 and its money. I'm also 6'3'' and 250 lbs so the 1/2 was just two deep.