I'm 5'10" 190lbs with a very low and long stride. I went with Quad Zero (minor forward pitch) 5/8 hollow on my Bladetech Diamond DLC blades. It's the perfect marriage of bite and glide. Also the DLC steel is such high quality I'm only sharpening blades every 6-8 skates where I was sharpening my old steel every 2-3.

Thanks for the breakdown @HockeyTutorial! As a Figure Skating Professional that now teaches Power and Edge Classes to Hockey players this makes a lot of sense to me as this is how figure skating blades are built. A tighter radius at the nose of the blade will help you turn (or in our case spin) faster. Normally our blades only have 2-3 radius numbers, so having more is intriguing...

I’ll vouch for bladetech. Jeff was awesome and helped me select the right blade profile.I had a quad one. I’m still novice in my game playing so my feedback will be different than someone that has played for years and who’s skill is much better. I’ve since picked up new skates and my blade size changed. 280 to 272. I’m running a standard 10 radius. As for hollows I’ve watched yours and others videos and read enough up on it. I use 5/8 mainly in the summer months. The ice is softer due to the heat. Come fall winter I’ll bounce back and forth between 9/16-1/2. Depending on the ice we are skating on but 9/16 is my go to cut. I’ve seen most stores and pro shops do a 1/2 inch as the standard if you don’t ask for a different size here in the States. Good work and keep it up 👍🏻

I am 195lbs, 5’8” and 51 years old. I play defence and use a Cag One 30/55 with a 3/4” ROH. Suggested by the Tydan Blades assessment tool when I last bought new DLC steel from them. Took about three skates to get used to the new ROH and then felt great. I was switching from 5/8.

When I was a teenager I played with something like. 3/8” 5/16”. I always loved “sharp” skates. Never liked glide in my skates. As I got older, heavier and out of shape I changed things. I’m 190 lbs I use a 1/2” now for awhile now. I profiled my skates this year to a 9/10. Definitely felt the difference, and it gave some tighter turning.

Oh my god, I always felt like my blade was like a rocking chair and thanks to you I found out the contact surface is only 2”. I just started playing again and was hesitant to get them sharpened because I thought for the beginning it’s better to have “dull” blades because they are more forgiving. I’m definitely getting a new profile and sharpening before the next practice!

Great job, very well explained in great detail

I did the BladeTech assessment and had the Quad Zero's recommended to me (two-way center, agility oriented, smaller/lighter body). I liked that BladeTech not only had the profile assessment, but could ship them right to my door, and I even upgraded to the DLC coating. Wow. It took me a couple games to get used to them, but it was clearly a night and day difference over my previous runners that were never profiled and had been sharpened down to the minimum. I was already the best skater on the team, and guys were noticing that I was even zippier and was starting to really use my skating ability. Cross-overs felt sluggish on my old runners, but with the profiled runners they feel like I'm 20 years younger again. I had also been unable to use a shallower hollow on the old steel, stuck at 1/2", but with the profile on the fresh runners, I tried 9/16" right out of the gate and it felt like I had MORE grip on the ice. Oh, and I haven't had them sharpened yet after six games, still no bad edges with the DLC. Thanks @HockeyTutorialOfficial for all the content covering profiling and BladeTech, it's really helped me have more fun the past couple months. I sent this video along to a couple team mates that asked for advice on their own edges after our last game!

I am using a Zuperior M profile with a 11/16" hollow. I am 6' and weigh 250lb (113 kg). I have Bladetech steel. I like the shallow hollow because at my weight, I press into the ice more than lighter players, so this gives me speed without drag and still presents enough of an edge for tight turns. I find the Zuperior M profile gives me more acceleration and agility than I had with a standard profile (which I used a 5/8" hollow on the standard profile). I was dubious when Bladetech suggested I get the Zuperior M with one step less hollow than I normally have (moving from 5/8" to 11/16") ... but I have more grip with 11/16 on the Zups than I did with the standard profile at 5/8.

I dont know if I could talk so confidently and knowledge-ably about any topic. Plus its very clear to follow, even for someone like me who got this video recommended out of nowhere

I vary between 1" and 7/8" depending on ice harness where I'm playing. I'm on a 13' radius with a forward pitch. 6 foot and 220 lbs. True SVH custom. I have tried many different profiles, hollows, skates and steel types. I sharpen my own skates in the shop I work at. Our house cut is 5/8" but I tell people to choose what they want and explain what to feel for. It takes seconds to dress the wheel. Thanks for doing these videos. It helps me find better ways to explain these things to customers. I work in a shop because I love the game. I'm always asking players what they're trying to do on the ice, their style and what they want to do. Then I give them info to help them fit into the right products, hollows and such. You guys have made that much easier and better for us.

Love all your videos. I skate both hockey and long track speed skates. Speed skates have no hollow. I am used to that, so my hockey skates have a 3/4" hollow for indoor rinks. If I know I'll be going out on a lake or pond where the ice is hard, I'll have the skates sharpened to a 1/2" hollow. The hockey skates have an 11" rocker. I am 175lb.

6'2" 230lbs. About 8 months ago switched to a StepSteel Quad profile with 3/4 hollow. Came from 5/8 and no profile. I love the switch. I have the same grip when turning but can feel less bite when going north/south. Bauer Supreme skates.

I use stock bauer radius with a neutral rocker and a 5/8" hollow. I'm 6'3 about 205 lb. Sometimes I use 9/16 instead depending on the season. I live in Maryland, so sometimes the ice is a little soft in the summer.

My son and I both use a 9 foot rocker with 3/8 inch radius. I’m 42 and he is 14. Mine is centered while his is +3mm forward of center to introduce more knee bend to counter balance the center of gravity. The “forward pitch” of his forces him to bend his knees to maintain balance. We both have them done professionally by a skating instructor who owns his own school and has a rink at his home. The 9 foot rocker allows more maneuverability while the 3/8” radius balances out the lack of blade contact and allows the bite needed to transition and gives the “bite” we love.

Great videos, great information, keep up the good work.

went through a few profiles after seeing ur vid last year, big help. im 150lbs, landed on 5/8 with a 9-10 split and feels very nimble for me

Playing up in Montréal, Québec, Canada with really low temperatures (up to -35°C) that make real hard ice outside as well as inside and being a young Big guy (6'4" 250lbs) i've always went with the 3/8". I really like the bit and it glides more than enough.

114lbs, 5'6" using the Zuperior S With a 0.5 forward pitch with a 5/8 hollow as I play heel heavy, so doing this I am far to confident, that I'm doing single foot stops, a week after learning how to stop... So confidence is insane for me

Ive been telling people to do this for years! I'm 6'2 and weigh about 13st. Used a zetterburg profile on a 18mm hollow for years. Switched to a 14ft profile on a 5/8 hollow. Now use the Bauer Quad profile with a 1 inch hollow. Contemplating a Detroit profile next, possibly going shallower in hollow again until I start losing edges in turns.

I’m 5’9 190 lbs.. I’ve been using a 1/2 for as long as I can remember. I have tired 3/8 & 5/8 but just didn’t like them as much as a 1/2.. which gives you the best of both worlds- grip + speed. I play on average 2 hours per week. I’m just confused as to what Profiling I should get for my steel… I’ve never had them profiled before in my 23+ years of playing hockey. I am one of the quicker guys in the ice and I have a great 1st/2nd powerful stride that helps me beat others in tight spots. I feel as if I’m a more athletic forward leaning skater than most. .. soo maybe a forward tilt profile ??? I’m unsure , I don’t want it to be too drastic to where it messes up my stride but also am curious to see if this would help make me a better more complete skater.? FYI- I grew up playing street/roller hockey my entire life. 2-3x as much as ice just because of the accessibility and cost growing up. So not sure if me being a roller guy changes my stride and I should get a certain profile based on that.

Dude, phenomenal video- well done

Thanks for the video! What would recommend for ice freestyle, usually on softer ice? I’m using 1/2 right now. I feel like the quality of the sharpening I get is inconsistent and my legs are always super beat after a session. I’m hoping profiling is the answer!

5’6”, 64kg/140lb started out playing/learning a couple years ago with a 1/2” hollow but couldn’t figure out how to feel my edges, changed to a 7/16” hollow and loved it, just felt a little slower, just got my spare runners sharpened to 1/2” so we’ll see how they feel since finding my edges.

Im 6' 2" 150lbs. I played in the military and in college D3, I play Defense with a neutral pitch and a 7 or 9 ft profile with a 7/16th hollow depending on the quality of the ice. On my goalie skates i have an 11ft profile, neutral pitch, and a 5/8ths hollow. Ive been experimenting with the flat bottom V sharpenings but i havent settled on one i love yet.

Perfect explanation....awesome

I've come to the conclusion after testing many profiles and hollow depths, is to use what feels best for you and your game. I've settled on the 1/2 sharpening with a 9 foot profile. Feel like it gives me the best of all worlds. Good acceleration, good bite. But find what works best for you. The climate and quality of ice you are skating on becomes a factor as well. Warm/soft ice I might bump down to a 5/8. But usually stick with the 1/2.

6'1" 260lbs - Quad 0 and used to be 90/75 on winter ice or 90/50 on summer ice. Recently tried out a 3/4 which isn't bad as well.

No specific profile I know of. Nobody does it near me. I'm 70kg and use 1/2". Looking forward to watching the video !

6’1, 245 with my old reebok white k I used a 5/8 hollow for the longest time and loved it, got new Bauer supreme 3s skates and it didn’t quite feel right on this so I switched to 9/16, have never done profiling but did take some getting used to the profile that came on the new skates

what was the blade/runner size ? I can confirm that with profiling you can (should) go with shallower ROH. I recently switched form 10" single radius to Ellipse XS (246 mm blade). I used to have 5/8 ROH but with the Ellipse it felt a way too much bite. Switched to 3/4" and felt great, sufficient bite and great glide. I also wanna try Quad XS, hoping for a bit more agility then Ellipse. I will also test if i can adopt even shallower ROH 7/8" or even 1". At 42 yoa you're gonna appreciate any extra glide you can possibly get :)

6’ 225 lbs. When I first started skating, I skated 3/8. As time when on I switched to larger hollow. I skate 3/4 now and a quad profile. Quad zero usually but whatever quad profile I can get done. Almost all pros skate 3/4. The better skater you become the larger hollow you should be skating. The only downside to the larger hollow is sometimes it takes a bit to get into your edges. The better skater you become, the less of a problem it is. I have zero problem getting in my edges at 3/4. The opposite is true with tendies, as tendies get better they usually transition to sharper hollows.

I just learned about this yesterday, when i took my 5yo’s skates into a different shop bc i knew something was wrong. He went from amazing control and speed to slipping all over the place …. Would you be willing to give advice for younger skaters? I can only explain what i see as a mum, as my little guy is too young to express exactly what is going on. We got a fire-sharpen … thank you.

Excellent & informative video. Thanks. Finally profiling is becoming a consistently good product. Old school, one needed a wizard doing it all by candle light…. Now a machine can do it pretty much perfect. Im going to finally go for it -thx! Regarding edges, You are spot on-Far too many skate rinks just give you what they know. Ive even had to notify a prep school because they told my son he wouldn’t notice the difference (cushing prep academy in Massachusetts).!! I had to explain (although I shouldn’t have too) just what you spoke of. We live in Phoenix Arizona & the ice in summer gets incredibly soft. Horrible actually in the older barns..Im about 190lbs & use a 1” because its so soft. My son needed to make his choice based on how HIS edges felt. Not what the lazy skate person puts on it…Its crazy to discuss edges & they are way to deep and the players too heavy on such soft ice. Far too many never bother to check and remember many of the fundamental things you’ve mentioned. Their skating could be so much easier if they paid attention to what you state. Major kudos!

Great video, comprehensive explanations! Only comment is that the number of each section (pizza slice) refers to the circles RADIUS not the diameter or circumference. Well that and then that European players need to convert into meters instead of feet for the profile radia and millimeter for the depth of their hollow! Again really great video. And if your kid is starting to play 4-7 years old, I highly recommend that you are kind to them, go with the maximum radius profile (17” ft aka 5.18 m rather than the shorter out of the box 11-13” ft aka 3.35 - 3.96m single radius profile) and as sharp as possible to give them maximum grip and make those initial weeks enjoyable. I sharpened my kids and their team mates in Year one of Hockey School (4-5 years old) to 10 or 12 mm sharpness on our Prosharp AS2001. Once the kids are stable and glide properly, I decrease the hollow (essentially making them blunter but faster forward glide) up to 20 mm even if they only weight 20kgs. Then I start to profile shorter. Often directly to “Foppa” yes the 13” / 3.96m that Peter Forsberg played on which is then most common for the 7-10 years old kids, experimenting instead with less sharpness to help them with maximum speed forward or backwards, to the point that they nearly loose grip. For example my now 10 year old is 155 cm / 5.08 ft and weight 52 kg / 115 lb / 8.2 stone has testet up to 25 mm for his hollow, but is most confident at 22 mm on indoor rinks but needs 20 mm when we are on “winter ice” which is outdoor rinks and rinks in tents where the below zero C outdoor temperature leads to much harder ice. But at that point we started to try out Prosharp profiles and he has settled on they Zuperior S Profile for his 255 mm long blades in his CCM Ribcors. This is the first “new” skate he has because he now needs the stiffness and protection these skates offer as they have progressed and their wrist shots and clappers have become painful. Thank you for this super video and good luck finding your profile and sharpness. If you have zero idea where to start as an adult, go with single radius 13” / 3.96 meters and calculate a sharpness based on body weight / pi aka 89kg / 3.14 = ca 28 mm. Have fun

I’m 55. 240 lbs. played 30 years on D. Was recently asked to play Center For years I used a 3/8” hollow but have since switched up to 3/4” hollow to have better glide. I switch throughout the summer decreasing the hollow as my skate guy told me if I went straight to the 3/4 that I would find it too much of a change. I also a few years ago switched my blades out and got a set of Tydan blades here in Dundas,on. They do a lot of pro blades. Check them out. I also went with a 11 foot radius. It has really helped my overall skating and fatigue level being a big guy 6’4”. Love your reviews

I'm 5'9, 165 lbs and I'm on a PHL Quad 2 (7'-10'-15'-18') and a 7/8" sharpen, 1" in the summer with the softer ice

I’m 6’ and sit about 210lbs. I use a 3/4 fire wheel from Sparx. I’ve never done profiling but have been wanting to try it.

What would be helpful is a video which goes more in depth on matching profile to style. We hear a lot of "this one works for my style of play" but nothing on what that style actually is, or what other styles the other profiles work better for.

Currently using a Quad II, since I wear a 10.5 skate, for the added stability and power with a 7/16" hollow (I'm 6'0.5" and 215 lbs). I mostly went with the deeper hollow since I've been learning to use my outside edge must more effectively and wanted a sharper skate to accent the edges. Once I get more comfortable with the outside edge, I will probably go back to a 5/8" to increase the glide and speed.

5'9",160lbs, Quad 0.5 Prosharp, neutral pitch, 5/8" hollow. Will probably be switching to a 10mm forward pitch next time and 3/4" hollow as well.

6’2” 230 lbs, and mine has always been 5/8”. Had to get my new Bauer Mach skates profiled more forward. They even told me it would feel more back leaning, but try it for a couple skates and come back and change it if I needed. Definitely needed it.

Great informative video 🏒🥅

Profile has been around for a long time, but not a lot of shops acknowledge it when sharpening…. Maybe Sparx could do an update to accommodate profiles. Maybe you could do a calculator tool? Especially for ice conditions and player body type

84 kg / amateur - 12 years of playing/ center/ favorite hollow 1-1/4" / profile 9FT/60mm flat/9FT - the best combination for me

I'm 5'11" 200 pounds using a 1/2" hollow with 8'/13' combination radius with a medium forward pitch. Seems to work pretty well for me.

Wow this is truly fantastic science 🧬 and mathematics 🧮 teaching for understanding the physics of this! Bravo!

I use a quad radius zero from bladetech canada. 175lbs 1/2 flat bottom V or fire ring with sparks

5'4" 220; cut at 3/4. Thinking about doing 9ft profiling done. Not sure about forward pitch yet. I'm using black step steel.

You need revisit this topic every year. That I how important this topic is.

Standard 10' profile. 200 lbs: 7/8". 180lbs: 3/4" Fire. I tried 5/8" Fire and my knees wanted to cry. Tried Quad profile and I hated it. The extra blade contact makes the zone of centered edges feel way too small and I don't like the loss in agility. Really want to try 9' with a forward pitch. I'm guessing it'll feel like I need to flex my stiff ass Tacks less to accomplish similar results?

1/2 to 3/8. Depending on if we were going to get ice cleaned between periods. If not, 3/8 to help cut through the ice when it’s all beat up. I played D and needed my edges for pivots and stops and starts.

What type of cut would you recommend for speed and tight turns because when ever i go into a corner with speed and turn i slip and this is very frequent and idk if it is the cut.

Im convinced most people especially inexperienced people get skates much too sharp for their needs and far too often. The only thing that you really need a sharpening for are nicks and flat spots. The steel these days is so good it can stay sharp enough a really really long time. Skate guards are very important in preventing damage off the ice in my opinion. I ref and play and probably average on the ice at least 3 hrs a week and Im a very fast skater. 5’8 175. I havent had my skates sharpened in like a year. I typically ask for like a 5/8 as I like some glide because I play defense and ref and Im on the ice a lot and fatigues my legs less. They definitely could use a sharpening but I have the rocket runners and its a pain at my local shop. Im probably going to start using the scalloped runners i got with a different pair soon, but I do love the rocket runners.

My son is 5’6” 130lbs 14 years old defenseman. Wondering what is the best profile and skate sharpening radius for him?

You're damn right about getting a random grind by random places.

I'm a goalie 6ft 240lb. I tried a goalie Sam profile with bladetechs with a 9/16 hollow. Found I like a 3/8 without profile better.

I'M 5'11 285LBS went from a stock Ft1 skate with the 5/8 cut with there polished hyper glides to my new custom ft4 with step steel in 3/4 Cag one 30/55 love the speed and agility but i feel bit off cant stop and change direction like used to feel bit to high on blades. Looking to try some other profiles get feel for others maybe find something i like better if any one has any input always open to lissen.

I like cag one 25/40 with a half back on a 9ft profile with an ROH OF 3/4 on 3xpros vapors.

200 pounds - usually do 3/4ths with my black steel. Looking for the best glide, bite, and forward pitch combination.

I run two different pro shops and I love helping people find their sharpen. No matter how experienced or new you are don't feel awkward asking your pro shop what cut they recommend. We sharpen hundreds if not thousands of skates, work with different players of different skills and builds and maybe even across multiple rinks or sheets of ice. We get good at knowing what ice our rink has, and what will probably work best for you.

What sharpening would you recommend for a 4 year old who’s just learning to skate? Someone told me 1/2” would be best to start with. I was a goalie what seems like a lifetime ago so I know nothing about this 😂.

I hand sharpen, and profile, my runners. Standard CCM rocker and 3/4" hollow. About 200 lbs, 5'-11', 61 years old.

I use 5/8 its allowed me to learn how to stop on my outside edge. Haven't gotten them profiled but I want to.

Brand new to ice hockey. Are all of these blades the same "standard"? I.e. Do these fit in any brand, or is there a separate "Bauer fit", "CCM fit", etc. Thanks!

really good and interesting video, but I would also really like to see more stick reviews of different manufactures e.g. the new Sher-Wood or the Warrior Stick line. But also reviews to the new sticks from our big brands like CCM and Bauer.l

6'3" 266lbs... I use a 5/8th cut but I feel like I can drop down a bit for more "glide" I feel like I have to move my feet a lot more than the other guys because of my weight. I def want to look at profiling.

I am 5’10” 155lbs wet and a pretty good skater. Honestly don’t know what profile I have but have gone with 1/2” my whole life. You have any suggestions or recommendations? I’m more of a stop and start skater

I use a 35-50 cag one with sparx 3/4 flat bottom, I'm 5'10 and about 210lbs, works well for me. My CCMs as a kid always had a forward pitch and made me skate over my toes.

5’9” 170 lbs. 5/8 and getting a quad I profile arriving in a couple days. First time getting a profile so hopefully it goes good

176cm (5"9) 90kg . Quad 0 profile. I use 9/16 in winter for harder ice and 5/8 in summer for softer ice on bauer 2s pros and bauer pulse ti blades. Love prosharp. Play defenseman.

I use a 9ft profile with a forward tilt and a 7/16 sharpen I'm 6" 200lb and I shattered both feet and have 26 pins and 3 plates in each foot the Dr. Actually said I'd never walk again I was back on the ice after a year

I'm 275 lbs and I use 1/2" on 3mm player skates and 9/16 on 4mm goalie skates. I have tried 5/8 on my player skates and it felt like I had no grip and hated it. Standard 10' Bauer profile though.

5'11" 165lbs I use 1" hollow. use regular bauer profile, but thinking of trying quad 0

5’10” 170lbs. Been using a 1/2in but have been thinking about trying less of a hollow

185lbs , 5’10 - 1/2 hollow and I was using a 9 ft profile but recently changed to a quad zero .

8-year hockey dad, 2-year adult beginner (40+ YO, 5' 6", 160 lb) I started out ignorant about hockey gear but love learning and improving. From the beginning, I presumed me and my skater (now bantam) would need to progress from Standard (commonly 1/2 hollow) upward towards the sharper 5/16 like a "pro" as we develop hockey experience. Boy was I wrong. I am now settling in at 9/16 for 14-YO and 5/8 for myself. Our Bauer Supreme and Vapor skates are the single profile (9 or 11 foot) from the factory. Profiling might be my next adventure.

Informative!

hello, i wanted to ask is it okay to sharpen your skates like brand new skates that you just got?

80 kg (177 lbs), 18mm (approx. 3/4") ROH. One radius profile (9 feet) -- moved from a standard 10 feet for maneuverability. LS3 steel. First generation CCM JetSpeed with Tuuk holder (272mm).

Why does the static image which is shown for this video depict the "hollow" of the blade, not the profile/rockering?

Winter I use 5/8 and summer I use 3/4 and I believe my profile is 9 towards the front and 10 in the back.

Informative video. Important question though. Are you sponsored by Blade Tech and/or Sparx?

Peace brother I need help 😅🫡 hope you can give some advice. I am 6’6 and 290 lbs forward who likes to have quick edges and moving more agile with quick maneuvers. I know my weight is heavy 😂 I am trained and have big legs. My skates when borrowed from the rink often gets stucked in the ice and I feel the gliding isnt optimal or skates dont feel smooth when making hard transitions or changing directions and its frustrated. What would you recommend for profile? And blade sharpening for my size? Best regards 🫡🙏

I'm a 5'10, 175 lbs offensive defensman and use a 9/16 ROH with a 10' profile with a very mild forward pitch. Gives me the perfect balance of bite and acceleration without sacrificing agility

Can y’all try Bauer Mach’s vs asv 5 pro skates

This video makes me feel like I'm doing hockey wrong. I just use the factory steel and try to have my local hockey shop give a decent 1/2" sharpen (which seems like they can only do a good sharpen 1 out of every 4 or 5 times).... and then I go play hockey! ;p

Can profiling effect how easy it is to hockey stop? Been trying for ages and wonder if this may be something i need to consider.

Can you trigger 6 pro vs trigger 6

Very bowlegged when i try new skates the skates lean outwards when i push i 5:42 have to treally bend my knees to skate any suggestions besides putting shims

Hi , I want to ask if it's possible to blade profile with the spark pro ? Thanks for the video!!

180lbs and i have owned a skate sharpener for 20 years and tried most profiles and radius' . I have settled on 9/16ths and standard blade profile

5'11" 165 lbs. can't skate with anything other than 3/8 and get them sharpened every 5 or 6 times on the ice. I love the bite and the ability to stop and start on a dime.

Very interesting video, I’m 5‘8“, 95 kg, with a size 7uk foot

Man I wish I realized long ago there were different grinds and profiles. I was always a light weak skater and started with probably a 13/⅝ radius, it served me well. Then got a random radius and smaller profile and never skated right again.

Hey Chris, you should do a piece on a system developed in Toronto,CA. It profiles and sharpens at the same time. It’s called Skatescribe. Uses CNC technology, fully computerized. Allows total flexibility for any profile you can think of.

6'0" 150 lbs, 5/8 flat bottom V, standard step blacksteel profile, absolutely love it but am seriously considering getting the bladetechs and getting them profiled

My son is 12yo and 110lbs (50kg). He has Quad profile or Detroit 1. I sharpen his skates to 7/8”. But next season we will try 1”. In Sweden its very common to use between 3/4” and 1-1/18” My daughter is 7yo 65lbs, has ”foppa” profile and sharpened to 3/4”

anyone have a recommendation for a 200lb 5'8 forward? Both profiles and sharpening suggestions would be helpful thanks! Just getting back on the ice after a few years

6'1", 275 LBS. Im using True customs with STEP blacksteel with 5/8 cut, unprofiled.