2007-10-02 05:34:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
they dont NEED to be sharpened. the child will not really know the difference.
however, they SHOULD be sharpened because it will allow the blades to slide on the ice easier, allowing the child to learn easier.
2007-10-02 05:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by swatthefly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the skates are brand new (right out of the box), then most likely. Unless you ordered them pre-sharpened, there won't likely be any hollow on the skate and the little guy won't be able to stand. As for the hollow depth, that usually depends on the skater's weight, preference and ability.
Check out this site, from the Washington Capitals' equip. manager:
http://www.beijinghockey.com/school/jofa_skates.htm
2007-10-02 05:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Spudnic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, hockey requires sharp skates. It costs what, $4 to sharpen skates? After a kid can skate he/she can choose to dull overshape skates on the gate, but it's easier to dull sharp skates than the opposite.
2007-10-02 10:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All players no matter how old, or how experienced, need to have their skates sharpened. Sharp skates grip the ice better, allowing the youngster to learn with confidence.
2007-10-02 07:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by Why Do You Care 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better she learn to skate at first rather than to be clumsy. The sharp skates will make proper skating techniques flow naturally, whereas dull skates will encourage her to skate on her ankles. You should give the kid a helmet, elbow and knee protection of some sort, maybe even a mouth piece. Hot cocoa was always nice as i recall. with the little marshmallows please
2007-10-02 09:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Tim O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly yes. In order to skate you need to have at least some edge on the skates. without it, your kid will become discouraged and never learn, not being able to stand on the ice.
2007-10-02 06:02:49 · answer #6 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, not as often but they do eventually. Depending on how often they play and how good of a skater the player is...I'd say about 1-2 times a season.
2007-10-03 08:19:53 · answer #7 · answered by *Killer B's* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they arent dulled excessivly leave them. Skating is a bit tougher on freshly sharpend skates. Let him get the hang of it first..
2007-10-02 05:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by mrdavidc1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no as badly but just run your finger (carefully) across the blade, if theres a bunch of nicks then yes they need to be sharpened, unless you want it to be even harder for him lol
2007-10-02 05:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by gtrick69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they are sharp they can cut into the ice better. which helps in sharp turns and makes the skid stops easyer. so yes it will help them learn faster
2007-10-02 05:41:39 · answer #10 · answered by coach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋