Lets face it , most people don’t understand the blade hollow interaction with the ice and what it means on performance. Once the blade hits the ice it creates friction and a thin layer of water is formed and that is what you glide on . So surface finish and blade depth play an important role in the game. The deeper the edge (3/8″) will translate into more grip and slower speed , shallow edge (5/8″) will translate in to more speed and less grip
3 ways to determine the proper edge hollow for your skates
- where you skate at the most , believe or not ice temperature plays a big role in your decision
- How heavy of a player are you
- What type of player are you
Edges only have performance for so long , when you get your skates sharpened you have a 100% performance in your edge , as soon as you step on that rubber floor in the dressing room you start decreasing that performance . The hardness of the water used by the rink can impact your edge life . Depending on the steel runner your skates came with will also determine how long your edges will last . Often companies put on low quality steel to save money which equals to shorten blade edge life . Upgrading your steel runner will improve your edge life.
You pay good money for edge ensure you get the proper edge and you will play better
You give some logical statements.