Tip of the Month -- SEPTEMBER 2004 -- Learn To Play

from Amy Grossman (email Amy)

Taking Care of Your Skates

• It’s important to dry the skate blades with a towel after each skate, otherwise the blades will rust.
• Walk only on rubber matting. Plastic, wood and cement can dull or ruin the blade’s edges. Hockey guards and blade covers are available to help prevent rust and nicks.
• Skate blades dull and nick over time. Check the edge of the blade to determine if it is sharp. A skate sharpening lasts different amounts depending on how often they are used, the quality of the blade, ice conditions, and the skill and preference of the skater.

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