How often should I sharpen mymy ice skates (figure)?

Question

I use them like once twice or maybe 3 times a week.

how often should I sharpen them

Answer 1

you don't use your skates that much so you should probrally sharpen them 3 times a month...???

Answer 2

If you're slipping off your edges, that's a sure sign you need them sharpened.  You can also run the back of your fingernail across them.  If it scrapes off some of your fingernail, then they're still sharp. If it's pretty dull, you know it's time to sharpen.  It's kind of a personal decision - some people like to skate on really sharp edges but others like to let it go longer.  So I'd say somewhere between every 20-35 hours.

Answer 3

I don't think that sharpening often is good for your blades. So I usually sharpen them a few weeks before a competition, or every three to four months.

Answer 4

It depends upon the blade. I skate 2-3 times a week too and I sharpen my blades every month but I ask my coach sometimes if I have to.

Answer 5

at least 2-4 weeks. ( - 8*

Answer 6

put in nail polish and let it fully dry then you take your skate and take your nail and gently slide your nail across the blade then if your nailpolish comes of you dont need a sharpening if the nailpolish does come off then you need a sharpening

Answer 7

whenever if feels like getting  dull. it also depends on how much u scate on it. for me it is about every 5 months