Sharpening 101 - Radius of Hollow

  RADIUS OF HOLLOW One of the most confusing aspects of skate sharpening for most individuals is the term Radius of Hollow. While there is some basic math involved, the...

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Sharpening 101 - Elements Of A Good Skate Sharpening

THE ELEMENTS OF A GOOD SHARPENING The elements of a good sharpening can be summarized with the abbreviation ESS. ESS stands for Even, Sharp and Smooth. A properly sharpened skate...

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Sharpening 101 - Skate Sharpening Basics

WHAT IS SKATE SHARPENING? Skate Sharpening can easily be defined as the process of shaping the blade of an ice skate with a grinding machine to create two edges that...

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The Sparx Sharpener Is A Must-Have For Any Hockey Family

The lives of hockey families are hectic, between multiple games and practices a week, the commutes to the rink, and your standard day to day activities, it can be hard to...

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Why Some Of The Top North American Hockey Retailers Trust Their Sharpening With Sparx

Many retailers across North America are trusting all their sharpening needs with Sparx Skate Sharpening Technology, including Lettermen Sports, a staple in Minnesota hockey, and the New England Hockey Center,...

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NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano, On How Convenient The Sparx Sharpener Is For Any Hockey Family

We are proud to welcome NHL Legend and Hall of Famer Mike Modano to #TeamSparx!  The convenience and ease of use of the Sparx Sharpener allows Modano and his family to...

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The Edge with Founder/CEO Russ Layton - How Russ Sharpens With The Sparx Skate Sharpener

Sparx Hockey Founder/CEO Russ Layton shares how he sharpens his skates with Sparx in this installment of "The Edge". Expect a new episode every week, answering all your questions and...

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Focus On What Matters Most – Your Time

Stop wasting valuable time! With the Sparx Sharpener, you get an accurate and consistent skate sharpening with the push of a button.  Take the hassle and stress out of your...

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