Ice skating takes up a relatively small part of their life, and the rest of the time they rest on a shelf, on a mezzanine, in a gym bag or other places. The question arises, how to store skates correctly so that their lifespan is as long as possible?
Instructions
Step 1
The most important part of the skates are the blades. Therefore, the basic storage rules relate to them. If you are removing skates for the summer or in general, for a long time, be sure to grease the blades with technical oil and wrap them in paper.
Step 2
Also lubricate the boot itself with preservative ointment. Do not forget to put paper inside so that it does not deform over several months of storage. Among other things, the paper will also protect the skates from moisture by absorbing it.
Step 3
Then, remove the skates to a dry place. It is necessary that the air in the storage area of the skates is well ventilated. Don't put them in a bag or bag, just hang them on a nail.
Step 4
If you have just returned from the skating rink or from the stadium, then in no case put your skates on the battery until the next skating to dry them. Otherwise, the boots can be very damaged, even to the point that they come into complete disrepair.
Step 5
Before storing your skates in your bag, wipe them with a dry cloth immediately after ice. Flannel works well for this. If you do not do this, the blades will rust during the season, and even if you lubricate them with oil for the summer, this will no longer help.
Step 6
Purchase blade covers to store your skates between skates. They are usually made of plastic and are very inexpensive. Otherwise, the blades will blunt against the fabric of the bag. Plus, they can cut through whatever you carry them in.
Step 7
The biggest problem with storing skates is the possibility of rust. If this happens, it will not be possible to return the blade to its previous state. To prevent your skates from rusting, you should always wipe them thoroughly and do not keep them in a confined space, such as in a bag, for a long time.
