Patinoar AFI – Cotroceni On Ice

10 essential tips for taking care of your skates

Dear friends who are passionate about skating, in this article we offer you some tips to take care of your beloved skates as they should and to enjoy them for as many years as possible, regardless of whether they are artistic, speed or hockey.

Proper care of skates before and after skating is essential for your performance and safety.

  1. Wear skate protectors when skating outside the ice;
  2. Always check the condition of the blades and call the sharpening service when necessary;
  3. After skating, dry the blade of the skates as soon and as well as possible;
  4. Always keep the skates in a specially designed bag or backpack;
  5. When transporting the skates in the bag, always protect with the specially made blades supports;
  6. Once you get home from the ice rink, take the skates out of the bag and let them air out and dry completely;
  7. Always check the condition of the laces with which the skate boots are provided;
  8. Check the condition of the skate boots and give them an appropriate care depending on the material from which they are made;
  9. During the long periods of non-use of the skates, make sure that they are stored in suitable temperature and humidity conditions;
  10. Consider changing the pair of skates if they no longer fit the length of the sole of the foot or show massive damage to the boots and blades, aspects that can endanger your safety on the ice.

 

Keep in mind all our tips above, see you on the ice!

Cotroceni on Ice team, Afi Ice Rink

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