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Profiling and Radius Sharpening

The exact way skates are sharpened depends largely on playing style and preference. When talking about profiling and radius Sharpening, we are referring to a basic sharpening of the blade that involves shaping the blade according to a predetermined template. These templates come in a variety of designs and radii, which give different characteristics on the ice. This means that the template and the blade itself become rounded and do not have a flat surface. As a result, the part of the blade in contact with the ice remains the same for the player in both forward and backward positions. Today, there are several types of templates available with different radii, including templates with multiple radii in the same template, known as combination radii.

These provide unique characteristics depending on how you position yourself on the ice. For children, a standard template (known as a Single Profile) is usually sufficient. However, as players become more experienced, many switch to a specific profile and often a combination radius, as these offer certain advantages.

Single profiles are important for children as they provide better balance when learning to skate. A longer single profile is preferred to achieve this.

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With PROSHARP Contouring, you can customize the sharpness to suit your playing style and position on the ice. This allows you to make quicker directional changes, deeper turns, and more explosive starts. For parents who want to give their children the best possible tool to develop in ice hockey, PROSHARP Contouring is an investment in their future. With this sharpening, juniors will notice a significant difference in how they handle the puck and their ability to maneuver on the ice.

Benefits:
- Improved balance and stability
- Quicker directional changes
- Customized to playing styleMore info