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Sharpening 101 - Blade Profile
BLADE PROFILE There is often confusion between the Radius of Hollow of a skate blade and the profile (also known as the ‘rocker’ or ‘contour’). This confusion is understandable because...
Sharpening 101 - Radius of Hollow
RADIUS OF HOLLOW One of the most confusing aspects of skate sharpening for most individuals is the term Radius of Hollow. While there is some basic math involved, the concept...
Sharpening 101 - Elements Of A Good Skate Sharpening
THE ELEMENTS OF A GOOD SHARPENING The elements of a good sharpening can be summarized with the abbreviation ESS. ESS stands for Even, Sharp and Smooth. A properly sharpened skate...
Sharpening 101 - Skate Sharpening Basics
WHAT IS SKATE SHARPENING? Skate Sharpening can easily be defined as the process of shaping the blade of an ice skate with a grinding machine to create two edges that...
The Sparx Sharpener Is A Must-Have For Any Hockey Family
The lives of hockey families are hectic, between multiple games and practices a week, the commutes to the rink, and your standard day to day activities, it can be hard...
Why Some Of The Top North American Hockey Retailers Trust Their Sharpening With Sparx
Many retailers across North America are trusting all their sharpening needs with Sparx Skate Sharpening Technology, including Lettermen Sports, a staple in Minnesota hockey, and the New England Hockey Center,...
NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano, On How Convenient The Sparx Sharpener Is For Any Hockey Family
We are proud to welcome NHL Legend and Hall of Famer Mike Modano to #TeamSparx! The convenience and ease of use of the Sparx Sharpener allows Modano and his family...
The Edge with Founder/CEO Russ Layton - How Russ Sharpens With The Sparx Skate Sharpener
Sparx Hockey Founder/CEO Russ Layton shares how he sharpens his skates with Sparx in this installment of "The Edge". Expect a new episode every week, answering all your questions and...