Guides
On the right side of this page you can find many sub-categories related to usage and servicing ProSharp machines and products. You can also read about blade profiling & sharpening in general. We keep adding new files and content all the time but if you cannot find answer to your question please don't hesitate to contact us.
FAQ
Why Sharpening skates?
In order to get a good grip and a good balance on the ice you need to sharpen your skate with a good edge and surface
What is hollow?
A hollow is a cut that make in the steel to get a sharp edge, so that you can start and stop quickly. A hollow can be in different radius, and is individual for each person.
What is a profile?
A profile ia a type off radius that you make on the blade to get the right glide surface. It makes you more balanced on the ice and helps you to make fast turns, starts and stops. With a profile on your skates you have the same type of grip even if you lean forward to accelerate or lean backwards to make a turn.
What hollow is the best for you?
To calculate your hollow you take you bodyweight parts PI (3,14). Example 80 kg/3,14=25,47, round of to 25 you now have the hollow.
What profile is the best for you?
To calculate you profile you take your bodyweight parts PIx2 (3,14x2=6,28). Example 80 kg/6,28=12,73, round of to 13 you now have the profile in feet or 3,88 meters.
AS 2001 Allpro
How to install AS2001
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to change grindingwheel on AS 2001 Allpro
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to dress the grinding wheel on AS 2001 Allpro
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to sharpen with AS 2001 Allpro
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to profile with AS 2001 Allpro
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
If you don´t know which template or hollow you should sharp, just download the guideline on this page.
How to dress a channel-z on AS 2001 Allpro
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
AS 1001 Portable
How to install AS1001 Portable
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to sharpen with AS 1001 Portable
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to change grindingwheel on AS 1001 Portable
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to dress the grinding wheel on AS 1001 Portable
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to dress a channel-z on AS 1001 Portable
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
SkatePal Pro3
How to install SkatePal
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to sharpen with SkatePal
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to change grindingwheel on SkatePal
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to adjust wheel preassure on SkatePal
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
How to adjust grindingwheel on SkatePal
See instruction video on ProSharp World on YouTube
