Match blade hollow to ice conditions and skater preference. Standard hollow: 1/2-inch (5/8 for beginners). Deeper hollow (3/8 to 7/16 inch): more grip on soft ice; shallower (5/8 to 1 inch): more glide on hard ice.
Enter the values for the scenario you are assessing. Match blade hollow to ice conditions and skater preference. Standard hollow: 1/2-inch (5/8 for beginners). Deeper hollow (3/8 to 7/16 inch): more grip on soft ice; shallower (5/8 to 1 inch): more glide on hard ice. Use the skate blade hollow result to inform your calculation.