While rinks across the globe are shut down to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, I thought this would be a good time to take some simple steps to keep your skates in great shape. Properly maintaining your skates is important because it not only extends the durability and structural integrity of your skates but will save you a trip to the pro shop and money for repairs in the long-run.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohjmWdeyic&feature=youtu.be
I came across this instructional video made by Mark Ladwig, an American pair skater who competed and placed 10th at the 2010 Winter Olympics. In the video, Mark reviews how to keep your skates in good condition while being off the ice for an exptended period of time. I thought this would be helpful for my students and parents…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohjmWdeyic&feature=youtu.be
For those who need a reminder of how to take care your blades each time you get off the ice, please refer to my November 26, 2017 post, “Proper Blade Care”. I’ve also attached the link on ‘Boot and Blade Care’ from Reidell for your reference, https://ice.riedellskates.com/learn/skate-care
STAY SAFE, FIT, & HEALTHY EVERYONE!