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As a general guideline, hockey players and figure skaters should sharpen their skates approximately every 3-4 hours of ice time. For an average player during the season, that means you should be sharpening your skates at least once a week for optimal performance.

However, the frequency of sharpening depends on many factors such as the skater’s weight, skating style and the condition of the ice. If the skater is having difficulty maintaining control or balance on the ice, it may be time to get their skates sharpened, regardless of how many hours the skater has been on ice. 
Ultimately, it’s up to the individual skater to determine how often to sharpen their skates based on individual needs and preferences. Our in-depth research has proven that a skater with consistently sharp skates out-performs the player who infrequently sharpens their skates. 

It is important to understand that these recommendations are guidelines. In order to play at your best, you should not wait to sharpen your skates. Proper maintenance of your skate blades is key to on-ice performance. Before every skate, you should check your edges for any damage or dullness. You can damage steel simply by stepping on something in the locker room or hitting your blades against the boards or goal posts – any blemish in the blade can cause a decrease in performance when skating.