Sharpening & Profiling

SKATE SHARPENING HOLLOWS

Radius of Hollow (RoH) - $5

RoH is the traditional method of sharpening hockey skates. Radius refers to the distance edge of a circle from its center and hollow is the depth of the concave groove. To create the RoH cut, the skate is moved carefully against a spinning grinding wheel that has been contoured to create the correct hollow for you.

When choosing a radius of hollow, there are a few things to consider. As the radius of hollow gets larger, the depression in the skate blade becomes shallower. Typically, a deeper hollow will give a skater more grip or bite, while a shallow hollow is better for gliding. This means a deeper cut may feel slower to a player when skating in a straight line because the edges are digging in more developing greater resistance.

Your personal RoH will depend on your skating style and preference. Buzzer Beater Skate Sharpening will sharpen your skates to your specific request or can make a recommendation based on information from you about how you play. Traditionally, younger or smaller skaters will use a deeper hollow such as ½”. Older or bigger skaters will traditionally use a less deep hollow like 5/8”.

DEEPER HOLLLOW
Harder and tighter turning.
Greater immediate acceleration.
Better grip on ice for stability in battle situations.
For goalies, it can benefit push offs and quick movements.

 VS SHOLLOWER HOLLOW
More forgiveness in turning with less bite.
Better gliding and retained speed.
Ability to “slide” into position due to reduced friction.
For goalies, it can benefit small lateral movements with less resistance.

CAG ONE PROFILING - $30

CAG ONE PROFILING - $30

Cag One utilizes the physics of speed skating and applies it to the physiology of a hockey player to improve skate contouring. In speed skating, the flat portion of the blade gener-ates speed through enhanced ice contact. Similarly, Cag One profiled hockey skates have a flat spot. This flat spot allows for increased speed while still providing the maneuverabil-ity and balance every hockey player needs to compete at their highest potential. Addition-ally, the physics behind the profile increases the power generated in each stride by return-ing energy to the player meaning you can skate better with less fatigue

There's a reason more NHL players rely on a Cag One profile!

CAG ONE PROFILING HIGHLIGHTS:

1: Improves Control and Flow
2: Improves Turns and Acceleration
3: Increases Blade Contact and Consistency
4: Increases Balance, Stability and Agility
5: Results in Less Fatigue
6: Reduces Risk of Injury

No matter your playing style, there’s a Cag One profile to fit you. Whether you want to be more on your toes for extra take-off power, to a little more on your heels for those silky smooth transitions, Buzzer Beater Skate Sharpening can tailor the blade profile to your needs.

Skate Rivets - $2.50/rivet

The most common cause of rivet corrosion is improperly dried skates. Luckily, re-placing the rivets when they become corroded can extend the life of your skates, as long as the rest of the boot and holder are still in good condition.

Boot Punch - $10

Buzzer Beater can apply a specialized process of heat and pressure to “bump out” areas of your boot to give you a more customized fit and relieve pressure points.