Services & Education

Performance Without the Guesswork

Welcome to The Sharpening Dude. Whether you are a beer leaguer trying to stop your legs from burning in the third period, or a parent trying to figure out why your goalie can’t hold an edge, you’re in the right place.

My philosophy is simple: We don't guess. We treat your skates as a system. Below you’ll find the services I offer to get your equipment dialed in, safe, and ready for the ice.

Skate Sharpening (The Edges)

Sharpening isn't just about grinding metal; it's about physics. It’s the "hollow" (ROH or FBV) cut into the bottom of your blade. If you feel like you're skating in sand, or slipping out on turns, this is where we start.

  • What we do: Traditional ROH, Flat Bottom V (FBV), and Goalie-specific cuts.
  • The Dude Difference: We track your profile history so your edges feel consistent every single time. No more "bad batch" sharpening.
SHARPENING 101
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Mail - In Skate Sharpening

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Profiling (The Shape)

Best for: Balance issues, agility, and changing how the skate feels "heel-to-toe."

People often confuse Sharpening with Profiling. Sharpening is your edges; Profiling is your platform. If you feel like you're falling forward, falling backward, or can't turn quickly enough, you likely have a profile issue, not a sharpening issue.

  • What we do: We contour the steel to match your skating style (Stability, Agility, or Speed).
  • The Approach: We pick a smart starting direction based on what you feel, then tune one variable at a time.
PROFILING 101

Repairs & Tune-Ups

Best for: Loose rivets, pain points, baking, and hardware.

Your skates take a beating. Loose rivets, broken screws, and bent steel aren't just annoying—they are unsafe. If your boot hurts your ankle or your holder creates a "clicking" sound, let’s fix it before it breaks mid-game.

  • Common Fixes: Rivet replacements, boot punching (for hot spots), baking, and holder swaps.
  • Honesty Policy: If a repair doesn't make sense (i.e., the skate is dead), I’ll tell you before you spend a dime.
SKATE REPAIR SERVICES

Not Sure What You Need?

If you are reading this and thinking, "I have no idea what a radius is, I just know my feet hurt and I can't stop," don't worry.

I am always happy to help you troubleshoot.

  • Text me a photo of your issue.
  • Tell me what you are feeling (Slipping? Stuck? Wobbly?).
  • We’ll figure it out.
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