{"product_id":"figure-skate-sharpening-service","title":"Figure Skate Sharpening Service","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSkate Sharpening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional figure skate sharpening is available for all figure skates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can add skate sharpening to any purchase of \u003cstrong\u003enew blades\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epreloved skates\u003c\/strong\u003e, or purchase it as a \u003cstrong\u003estandalone service\u003c\/strong\u003e if you're located in Southern Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow \u003cstrong\u003eup to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e for skate sharpening to be completed. If you require your skates sooner, please email us before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate your timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're preparing for training, competition or simply getting back on the ice, we'll ensure your blades are sharpened with care and ready to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Your Hollow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehollow\u003c\/strong\u003e is the groove ground into the bottom of your skate blade during sharpening. The depth of the hollow determines how much \u003cstrong\u003egrip (bite)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eglide\u003c\/strong\u003e you'll have on the ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarger radius (5\/8\")\u003c\/strong\u003e = Less bite, more glide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller radius (3\/8\")\u003c\/strong\u003e = More bite, more edge grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single \"best\" hollow. The right sharpening depends on your weight, skating level, blade type, skating discipline and personal preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHollow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"center\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExperienced skaters, ice dance, maximum glide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\/16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYounger or lighter skaters wanting balanced glide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, recreational skating and hockey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\/16\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost figure skaters, jumps and spins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"center\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced skaters wanting maximum grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5\/8\" Hollow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess Bite • More Glide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced figure skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavier skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce dancers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkaters who prioritise speed and smooth glide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hollow offers excellent glide with less resistance but requires strong edge control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9\/16\" Hollow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Bite • Balanced Glide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYounger or lighter skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate skaters wanting slightly more grip than 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkaters transitioning from a beginner sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA forgiving hollow that provides smooth glide with added confidence on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1\/2\" Hollow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Grip \u0026amp; Glide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner figure skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn to Skate participants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreational skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHockey skates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common starting hollow, offering an excellent balance between grip and glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7\/16\" Hollow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Bite • Greater Edge Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost figure skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkaters learning jumps and spins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive skaters seeking greater control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular figure skating hollows, providing excellent edge grip while maintaining smooth glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3\/8\" Hollow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Bite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced and elite figure skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery lightweight skaters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkaters wanting maximum edge grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard ice conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides exceptional edge control for advanced elements, though it can feel more aggressive and reduce glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Sure Which Hollow to Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery skater is different, and the ideal sharpening depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skating ability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour skating discipline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIce conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal preference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure which hollow is right for you, we're happy to help. 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