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How do you tell if your blades are sharp?

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Run them over some scrap paper until there are marks. You should see deeper lines if they are sharp, and thicker, shallower grooves if they are blunt.

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What if the figure skates feel stiff while skating?

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They are gonna feel stiff at first; just keep skating in them and you'll break them in.

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How do I know if my skates have been broken in?

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An un-broken in skate should feel stiff and hard, and tighter to skate in. A broken in skate should feel comfortable and firm, but not stiff around the ankle area. If the foot is sliding around or is smashed, call the place you bought the skates from and ask them to fix them or exchange them.

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I just got new figure skates, and have noticed the pressure around the ankles is unbearable, but the skates are the right size. Should I mold them?

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If you are a figure skater (you skate year-round a couple times a week), then yes, you should get them heat-molded. Go back to the store where you got your skates and ask if you can get them heat-molded.

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