Skate sharpening question?

I usually go skating about once a week or so, and I had a question about how long is a fair amount of time until I would need to have my skates sharpened again?

Anonymous2008-01-30T03:57:33Z

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it all depends on how well u take care of your skates but i would say about once every 2 months

navy_hockey362008-01-30T05:10:43Z

I play 4 times a week and I get mine sharpened about every 6 weeks. When I was skating less I got them done about every 2 months. I think to a certain extent though it would depend on whether you like them really sharp, or on the the duller side!

NIPSĀ®2008-01-30T02:56:03Z

Run the flat side of your fingernail accross the blade. If you are still getting shavings you are sharp. For normal use, about 8-12 hrs. If you are aggressive on skates cut it down to 5-8 hrs.

s2monk752008-01-30T06:55:54Z

time does not matter,
if you feel or see nicks on the egde of the blade-- it is time for a sharpening, or if the egdes are round and do not feel sharp, time for a sharpening