I have a question sort of regarding skate sharpening.
First you will need to know some important info. I played hockey (Ice and roller) from 8 yrs old till I was 28. At that time I was sidelined with a head injury, and until this past January (10 years later) I hadn't set foot on the ice. In the past 10 years I gained some weight, which is why I think I had so much trouble with 1/2" hollow when I first started skating again.
I used 1/2" all my life till I had to stop which is why I went back to it. but in that time I went from 155lbs to 200lbs.
When I had so much trouble turning and stopping, I switched up to 5/8" hollow. That helped dramatically, and I can skate almost as good as I used to except for one thing.
When I try to stop, most of the time I still get a lot of chatter in my skates. Some times (very rare) I do stop correctly.
I was thinking of going with a 3/4" hollow, but I'm concerned it will affect my cornering.
I thought maybe my technique is to blame but I have been stopping the same way for 20 years before.
Any input into my situation will be greatly appreciated.
First you will need to know some important info. I played hockey (Ice and roller) from 8 yrs old till I was 28. At that time I was sidelined with a head injury, and until this past January (10 years later) I hadn't set foot on the ice. In the past 10 years I gained some weight, which is why I think I had so much trouble with 1/2" hollow when I first started skating again.
I used 1/2" all my life till I had to stop which is why I went back to it. but in that time I went from 155lbs to 200lbs.
When I had so much trouble turning and stopping, I switched up to 5/8" hollow. That helped dramatically, and I can skate almost as good as I used to except for one thing.
When I try to stop, most of the time I still get a lot of chatter in my skates. Some times (very rare) I do stop correctly.
I was thinking of going with a 3/4" hollow, but I'm concerned it will affect my cornering.
I thought maybe my technique is to blame but I have been stopping the same way for 20 years before.
Any input into my situation will be greatly appreciated.