Comments on: What is the best cut for an ice hockey skate? http://www.connecticutblaze.com/ice-hockey/what-is-the-best-cut-for-an-ice-hockey-skate/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:15:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: bretsayz http://www.connecticutblaze.com/ice-hockey/what-is-the-best-cut-for-an-ice-hockey-skate/#comment-1536 bretsayz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:31:59 +0000 http://www.connecticutblaze.com/ice-hockey/what-is-the-best-cut-for-an-ice-hockey-skate#comment-1536 3/8 if you want a little more bite, 7/16 if you want a little more speed. Most people at my rink use 7/16, but I use 3/8. Start at 7/16 and adjust in 1/16 increments till you find something you like.<br><b>References : </b><br> 3/8 if you want a little more bite, 7/16 if you want a little more speed. Most people at my rink use 7/16, but I use 3/8.

Start at 7/16 and adjust in 1/16 increments till you find something you like.
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]]> By: RinkRat427 http://www.connecticutblaze.com/ice-hockey/what-is-the-best-cut-for-an-ice-hockey-skate/#comment-1535 RinkRat427 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:59:59 +0000 http://www.connecticutblaze.com/ice-hockey/what-is-the-best-cut-for-an-ice-hockey-skate#comment-1535 The hollow of the blade affects how much you hug your edges and how fast you go. The closer to 1" you get, the shallower the hollow becomes, and the faster you'll skate. The deeper the hollow, the sharper you turn. Some heavier set people prefer a deeper hollow because they find it gives them more stability. It's a personal preference. The only problem with getting a custom cut (aside from just remembering what you like) is that it's different from what the rink's specialty is, so they may or may not set it correctly every time (depending on who's doing your sharpening).<br><b>References : </b><br> The hollow of the blade affects how much you hug your edges and how fast you go. The closer to 1" you get, the shallower the hollow becomes, and the faster you’ll skate. The deeper the hollow, the sharper you turn. Some heavier set people prefer a deeper hollow because they find it gives them more stability. It’s a personal preference. The only problem with getting a custom cut (aside from just remembering what you like) is that it’s different from what the rink’s specialty is, so they may or may not set it correctly every time (depending on who’s doing your sharpening).
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