PSA for all new skate parents! 📣 Brand new skates are NOT sold sharpened all the time! And second-hand skates are almost always dull. Before your first lesson, get them professionally sharpened. It makes a world of difference for balance and safety! Another crucial tip: Protect that sharp edge! 🚫 Never let your skater walk on concrete, tile, grass, or gravel. Always use skate guards or walk only on rubber mats or carpet. Blades are for ice, not asphalt! Get your skater prepped for success! Register for the Shield’s Learn to Skate program today! —————————————⁣ 📧 onice@shieldperformance.ca⁣ 📞 905-319-9659⁣ 💻Shieldathletics.ca #SkateCare #SkateSharpening #NewSkates #IceSkatingTips #LearnToSkate #HockeyDad #FigureSkater #SkateMaintenance