So, for hockey skates preferable deep "groove" with distinct two (internal and external) blades. This will allow the sharpening to make sharp maneuvers and provide high-speed characteristics. Such suitable for sharpening skates curly. After all, the various elements of figure skating also need speed and the ability to maneuver. And for recreational skating suit without sharpening "groove." It makes skates more stable.
In the process of rolling blades worn down and need from time to time to restore sharpening. Alone is not recommended - you can ruin the blade. Often, however, sharpened skates and should not be - the blades are made with the expectation of a certain amount of sharpening. This procedure is best left to professionals who will do it on a special machine. Information about where you can sharpen skates, there are almost about any rink.
Quality checked sharpening rather simple way - by a flat surface is placed on the skate blade, and if it falls, the blade is sharpened correctly.
To keep sharpening skates and blades themselves, there are a number of rules. After each skating blades should be cleaned thoroughly. If you have to go skating to ice, it is necessary to put them on special protective covers.
Compliance with the rules of operation and high-quality sharpening ice skates allow rest and enjoy the beneficial favorite sport for several years without changing skates.