What skate hollow do you skate on?

[Chadd 916]

I need help!

I'm from Michigan but now live in San Diego.

When i played in Michigan I weighed about 200lbs at my heaviest (I'm 6'2") and usually did about 1/2 ROH on my skates. I have gained a few pounds since I've moved to SoCal and now weigh about 245LBS. I am currently skating on 5/8 ROH but I feel like this is a bit sharp for me - too Much bite, not enough glide, and too much energy loss during games. Should I go up even further to say like 3/4? i know I am pretty heavy but I still have speed and move really well. Just looking for more glide/energy without having to sacrifice good edge work. Does this make any sense?

If you have a shop near you that does FBV, try the 90/75. If not, 3/4 is probably the best next step for you.

[shotty 7]

7/16

[Fonetiks007 1]

Definitely try 3/4" or maybe even 1". Combination of increased weight + softer ice (I assume Cali temps make the ice softer than in Michigan) means you're sinking in further than you're used to. I find 1/2" sharp even on hard Canadian winter ice.

Youre Awesome!

If you have a shop near you that does FBV, try the 90/75. If not, 3/4 is probably the best next step for you.

Thanks a bunch! I want to try FBV but no one really does it around here. But thanks again!

[Fonetiks007 1]

Hey guys,

Tried the 3/4 ROH and immediately loved it. My speed was back and I had more East/ West mobility as well. Most importantly my legs, speciffically my hamstrings, were not shot by the middle of the second period. It was just great to have my speed, mobility, and stamina back. I might try 11/16 next just to make sure that 3/4 is right for me. Again thanks a ton boo10 & Chadd for all of your help!

[kadayo 9]

11mm - 7/16" T-Blade

[stljrs 5]

My son is 10 years old and 75 lbs and skates on 5/8 and been there probably 2 years. A LHS guy who sharpened for some local junior teams said to get him there and used to it as soon as possible. It was his opinion and kind of went against the grain of the local "standard" which is 1/2 but he was extremely meticulous even though he was sharpening a youth skate and I trusted him. Depending on where I go, I watch and listen for the wheel to be dressed and will "remind" them that I requested 5/8 if they don't change it. I always get the "I forgot" even though it's written on the blade holder. He also said down the line to move him to 3/4 but I think he needs to be bigger for that. His philosophy is to get kids used to being able to skate on that shallower hollow at a younger age so they maximize glide as they get older.

[Hammers44 4]

5/8, I'd like to try 3/4 but don't have much time at the rink to adjust before games.

[mojo122 535]

5/8, I'd like to try 3/4 but don't have much time at the rink to adjust before games.

When I went from 5/8's to 3/4's the transition was seamless.

[RHINO61 1]

Tried FBV 90/75 and 90/50 and didn't like either one so going back to 5/8 ROH for now and may try 1/2 ROH & 3/4 ROH to see how that works. 6'1" and 175 without gear, 9 foot blade radius.

[GoalForFun 176]

On my goalers I was using 1/2 inch before it was cool.

On my players, 7/16 or 1/2.

[GunRunner 28]

When I purchased my X-01, I played around with a few different cuts until a buddy of mine that works at a Total Hockey talked me into trying 3/4". I just happened to have 90/75 spinner and tried it and I haven't looked back. All of the guys tha I sharpen for also get the 90/75 and they really seem to like it and most came from 1/2". Even my 9 year old son who weighs about 70 lbs. gets the 90/75 and he says he really likes it for as much as a 9 y.o can tell. I can say that he has never lost an edge on the 90/75 and seems really comfortable.

[kovalchuk71 212]

7/8" recently.

[fbvnyc 12]

Been on 90/75 for the past 5 years.

[Ps12 11]

ZC5 3/4

And recently ZC6. Whatever is shallower than the 5. Now that its getting colder i may have to go back to a 5.

[RHINO61 1]

Update just tried 3/4 ROH and am going to stick with that till i get a chance to try 7/8. 6'1" 175 w/o gear 9' radius

[All Flash 49]

I've told people no when they ask for 3/16 hollows. I won't put myself in a position to be sued when they hurt themselves.

The guy who trained me and now myself will never go past 3/8's when sharpening skates.

Anything sharper is a)a liability and b)flat out crazy IMHO.

[Neo5370 132]

FBV 90/50 since 2009. 5'6'', 165lbs, stock 1st gen CXN/Mako. Not the skater I used to be, so I might need a little more grip. I've gotten really lazy about leaning into turns and using my edges properly.

[tvguy 5]

7/16 in the winter. Spring its 1/2 - 5/8.

[gogovs 10]

6'1", 195lbs. I started at 1/2 and then was at 5/8 for a while. Tried today 3/4 for the first time and let me tell you, the best feeling I ever had. I always liked sharp skates but hated the first few skating's even on 5/8 due to extra grab.

[sbecks72986 51]

3/4" hard ice 1" soft ice. Mostly on 1".

[Aiton 0]

anyone using flat sharpening?

[qmechanic 17]

I use FBV 95/75. Height 5'2", 125 pounds.