What is Fbv sharpening?

FBV® is a breakthrough skate sharpening architecture that offers a perfect blend of speed and agility. Blackstone has created a unique blade hollow that allows for additional glide while maintaining consistent bite.

What Hollow Do NHL players use?

Skates are sharpened by preference, but most are done before or after the morning skate A 1/2” hollow is pretty standard for most players in the League – not too deep, not too shallow and gives a little bit of ability The amount of hollow is based on personal preference and style of play, among other things.

Are skates sharpened out of the box?

New hockey skates do not come sharpened. The bottoms of blades on new skates are flatter and rounded, so they need a hollow groove cut into them before they should be used. A trained sharpener with proper equipment will give the blades on new skates the edges needed to perform effectively on the ice.

Are ice skates flat on the bottom?

The FBV has a flat bottom with the edges slightly higher. So when gliding, you are on the flat which gives you great speed, but when you turn and lean on the skates, the edges dig into the ice giving you great turning ability.

Do NHL players sharpen skates between periods?

They sharpen every skate in the afternoon before every game, a process that takes them about an hour, each manager with their own sharpening machine.

What do NHL players sharpen their skates at?

You can get your skates sharpened anywhere from 1/8th of an inch to one inch. 1/8th would be the sharpest, and one inch would be the least sharp. The majority of pros use something with a shallower hollow, but preference does widely vary.

What is the flat bottom V skate sharpening method?

The flat bottom v sharpening method is the newest craze to hit the hockey world. The flat bottom v was created and first introducted in early February 2009 by Blackstone sports in Kingsville, Ont. The unique skate sharpening method promises better gliding ability, and increased “bite” when turning, everything a hockey player could ask for.

What’s the difference between a flat bottom V and FBV?

The Flat Bottom V or FBV skate sharpening is very different to what you are use to getting on your skates. The FBV has a flat bottom with the edges slightly higher. So when gliding, you are on the flat which gives you great speed, but when you turn and lean on the skates, the edges dig into the ice giving you great turning ability.

What’s the difference between conventional sharpening and FBV sharpening?

Unlike the conventional sharpening that puts a hollow between two edges in a U shape, the FBV is a totally new way to sharpen and shape an ice skate blade. With a conventional sharpening, you have to choose between grip/bite and speed. With the FBV, you get both maximum bite (when you need it) but also maximum glide (when you need it).

Which is the best Blackstone flat bottom V?

Also called the Blackstone 90/75 FBV 80/1: Similar to 13/16″ FBV 3/4: This selection is good for skaters who are currently skating on hollows in the 3/4-7/8″ range. Also called the Blackstone 90/50 FBV 1: This selection is good for skaters who are currently skating on hollows in the 7/8-1″ range.