A good blade sharpening begins with the individual sharpening them. Very few rink pro-shops will sharpen freestyle skates because of the time and precision accuracy required to sharpen them. As a result, figure skaters sometimes travel great distances to an outside source to have them sharpened.
To be a good skate sharpener requires a keen ...
Over the years Mr. Edge has always been on the lookout for new products and technology. On this page skaters can find out what’s new in the industry; products, technology, and other relevant news as well.
12 years ago skate blades took a quantum leap forward when Paramount Sk8S introduced hi-wear resistant 420 and 440 stainless steel blades into the marketplace. Housed in lightweight aluminum, ...
Congratulations John Harmata, for winning in the Non-Fiction: Sports/Fitness/Recreation category for Anatomy of a Figure Skating Injury. We can’t thank you enough for taking part in the awards this year and for your contribution to promoting the value of ebooks. We enjoyed reading and evaluating your title. and want to let you know what will happen next.
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The age or skating level at which orthotics should be used varies. A better question to ask is whether or not a skater will benefit from them. Foot mechanics involve complex structures and positions. Consisting of 26 bones (Fig. 1), the foot is supported and controlled by ligaments, muscles, and tendons that provide the skater with powerful and precise movements. If proper positioning of these bones ...
One of the most often asked questions around the shop is “How much are my skates worth.”
No matter if it’s just boots or both blades and boots, skating parents are always curious as to how much they should sell their skates for or what the trade in value will be.
Although there is no clear cut method to determine the value of used blades ...
When buying skates for young children it is not always necessary to purchase new ones. Keep in mind that children grow out of their skates very quickly and do not abuse them very much. More often than not parents can find a pair of used children’s skates in excellent condition.
| Note: When buying skates for a young child, it is helpful to establish a time line as to when the child last changed shoe sizes. Once this is established, parents will have a good idea of just how long it will be until a new pair of skates is needed. Used skates in size (1) and below sell very quickly and are difficult to find. Larger sizes (5) and above tend to be broken down too much for a competitive skater to use, but recreational skaters on the other hand, have an easier time skating in them. |
What to check for in a used skate:
Geppetto’s Skate Shop and Mr. Edge are always looking for ways to improve on how we do things and in relaying important information to you. Your input has lead to the creation of our “Medical Advisory Staff”, which we believe to be made up of some of the most knowledgeable people from around the world in their respective fields.
Dr. Robert A. Weil, DPM
Born and raised in New York City, ...
News Break: July 15, 2019
After many decades of service to the figure skating industry Sp-Teri boot company as we know it has come to an end. George Sp-Teri has officially announced his retirement beginning August, 2019.
As of mid-July talks are still underway for the sale of Sp-Teri but no official word has come down from on high. Until we hear otherwise, we can assume for now that SP-Teri has ...
| Harlick – The Finest Quality In Hand Crafted Skating Boots |
Buying hand crafted Harlick skating boots assures you of over 70 years of design knowledge, research, and experience built into each boot. Since it’s foundation, Harlick and Company has been the leader in new boot design developments in the skating industry. Our designers continuously work side by side with skaters and ...
