Skate Sharpening & Profiling
Walk-in sharpening from $9, flat bottom cuts, and full ProSharp blade profiling. Every edge is matched to the skater and checked before the skates go back in the bag — player, goalie or figure.
A bad sharpen costs you more than a bad stick
Dull or uneven edges make skaters slide out of turns, lose their push, and blame their legs for a problem that lives in the steel. We check every blade for square, level edges before it leaves the shop.
Three ways to get your edges back
Most skaters just need a regular cut. If you want bite and glide at the same time, or your skates have never felt quite right, we have options.
Regular Skate Sharpening
The everyday cut for hockey, minor hockey, ringette and public skating.
- Your choice of hollow (ROH)
- Edges checked for level and square
- Blade deburred and wiped down
- Hollow noted so your next cut matches
- Usually done while you wait
Flat Bottom Sharpening
A flat channel between two edges instead of a curved hollow — grip and glide together.
- Bite of a deep hollow, glide of a shallow one
- Less energy lost digging into the ice
- Popular with players who feel slow on a deep cut
- Worth trying if you have plateaued on standard hollows
ProSharp Blade Profiling
Reshapes the curve along the blade so the skate finally matches how you actually play.
- Cut on a ProSharp profiling machine
- Zuperior, Ellipse and Quad profiles available
- Pitch and radius matched to your position
- Left and right blades matched to each other
- Profile recorded for future re-cuts
Which hollow should you ask for?
The hollow — or radius of hollow (ROH) — is the groove ground into the bottom of your blade. A smaller number means a deeper groove: more bite, less glide. Heavier and stronger skaters generally want a shallower hollow, because their body weight already drives the edge into the ice.
| Hollow | Feel on the ice | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" | Maximum bite, noticeably slower glide | Very light or beginner skaters who need grip to feel confident |
| 1/2" | Deep bite, sharp turns, tires legs faster | Youth and minor hockey, smaller forwards |
| 5/8" | The balanced middle — grip with decent glide | Our most requested hollow, suits most players |
| 3/4" | Freer glide, edges still hold on hard cuts | Adult rec, larger forwards, players who feel stuck |
| 1" | Fast and slippery, rewards good technique | Heavier players, defence, power skating work |
| Flat bottom | Flat channel between two edges — bite and glide together | Players who want grip without the drag of a deep hollow |
Pick your unique profile
Acceleration, power, agility and balance are the fundamentals of a fast skating stride. Blade profiling alters the shape, pitch and radius of each zone of the blade to maximize the performance you are after — sharpening changes how the blade cuts, profiling changes how the skate feels underneath you.
The four zones of your blade
Acceleration
Optimized to help you generate momentum quickly through your first three strides.
Transition
Designed to improve pivoting and support the agility movements behind quick on-ice adjustments.
Speed
Engineered to maximize power through the length of the stride and enhance top speed.
Stability
Built to stabilize and control the skater at the heel of the blade, improving balance in all hockey situations.
Performance profiles
Each one blends multiple radii into a single blade. Not sure which fits your game? That is what the consultation is for.
Zuperior
Agility profiles
- Increased pitch from back to front
- Feel more on your toes
- Quicker agility and acceleration
- Maximizes balance
Ellipse
Dynamic profiles
- Smooth transitions between zones
- Shaped as an oval instead of a circle
- Seamless feel on the ice
Quad
Power profiles
- Neutral pitch throughout
- Feel more centrally balanced
- Powerful skating strides
- Efficient transitions
Profiling is a one-time reshape — normal sharpening maintains it from there. Goalie profiling also available.
Repairs, fitting and alignment
Most of what ends a pair of skates early is fixable. Bring them in and we will tell you honestly whether a repair is worth it.
Skate Alignment
Heel lifts, shims and blade alignment. If you pronate, roll onto an inside edge, or feel unbalanced no matter how sharp the skates are, this is usually the fix.
Boot Heat-Fitting
Baked and fitted to the shape of your foot for a tighter heel lock and faster break-in. Free when you buy your skates in-store.
Blade & Holder Repair
$10 per skate plus $3 per rivet. A rattling holder or a loose blade is usually rivets, not a write-off.
Equipment Sanitizing
$30 for player equipment, $40 for goalie equipment. Available at our Fort St. John location only.
Drop off, get dialled in, get back on the ice
Bring your skates in
No appointment needed for sharpening. Profiling and alignment are best done when you can talk to a technician.
Tell us how you skate
Position, level, rough weight, and what is bugging you. If you already know your hollow, tell us and we will match it exactly.
We cut and check
Every blade is inspected for square, level edges before it goes back in the bag.
Common questions
How often should I get my skates sharpened?
A common guideline is every 15 to 20 hours of ice time, but it depends on your weight, ice conditions and how sensitive you are to your edges. Competitive players often go every 6 to 10 hours. Casual skaters can go much longer. If your edges slip on hard turns or you can see nicks along the blade, it is time.
What is the difference between sharpening and profiling?
Sharpening cuts the hollow across the width of the blade and creates your two edges. It needs to be redone regularly. Profiling reshapes the curve along the length of the blade, controlling how much steel touches the ice and where you balance. Profiling is done once and then maintained by normal sharpening.
What is the difference between Zuperior, Ellipse and Quad?
Zuperior is the agility family — it adds pitch from back to front so you feel more on your toes for quicker acceleration and turns. Quad is the power family, with neutral pitch and a more centrally balanced feel for strong, efficient strides. Ellipse is shaped as an oval rather than a circle, which blends the zones together for a smoother, more seamless feel underfoot.
What is flat bottom sharpening?
Instead of grinding a curved hollow between your edges, a flat bottom cut leaves a flat channel with a sharp edge on each side. You get the bite of a deep hollow without as much of the drag, which is why players who feel slow on a traditional cut often prefer it.
Do I need profiling, or is sharpening enough?
If your skates feel fine and you are happy with your stride, regular sharpening is plenty. ProSharp profiling is worth considering if you feel unstable, catch your toes, struggle to get moving, or have just bought new skates that came on a generic factory profile.
What is skate alignment and do I need it?
Alignment uses heel lifts, shims and blade positioning to correct how you sit over your steel. If you roll onto an inside or outside edge, feel like one skate is fighting you, or wear one edge down much faster than the other, alignment is usually the answer rather than a different hollow.
Can you sharpen goalie and figure skates?
Yes. Goalie skates get a cut suited to lateral pushes, and competitive figure skates are sharpened with the toe picks fully preserved. Let us know which you have when you drop them off.
Can you sharpen skates you did not sell me?
Absolutely. We service any brand of player, goalie or figure skate, whether you bought them here or not.
Ready for a better edge?
Walk in for a $9 sharpen, or come talk to a technician about a ProSharp profile built around the way you actually skate.