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Synthetic Ice: A Product For Every Budget
Author : Tim Oldfield
Copyright (c) 2010 Tim Oldfield
Considering an investment in synthetic ice for home or commercial use? If so then you need to understand some facts behind prices.
Some generic "off the shelf" sheet material can work quite well depending on how strong the skater is. What we have found is that even the worst product out there can be skated on - but only by a very accomplished skater. Some companies claim that "resistance skating" is a good thing, and maybe for some skaters it is. That said, poor products with more resistance can teach your child poor skating mechanics as well and that should be avoided.
If the product is really cheap and low end then poor performance, followed by disappointment and then lack of use will inevitably follow. That said if you don't care about skating performance and only want to take shots with skates on or perform spins then by all means go low end and buy the cheapest cutting board material available. Just don't expect to skate well on it, because you will get what you pay for!
In defense of the wary consumer, most sellers of synthetic ice have done a poor job of communicating the differences in material and therefore performance. In their ignorance they tell customers that the product they sell is the fastest and that one style fits all and frankly they seem unable to clearly differentiate in any way that can be meaningful. The point is, as a consumer, just be aware that there are vast differences in materials available.
Pricing can literally vary from $8 per square foot to $25 per square foot. We can tell you very plainly that an $8 per square foot product will be a poor skating product - but might be fine for shooting pucks. Don't expect to purchase a low end product and then be able to glide on the product very well. For home use a very decent product can be purchased for $12 - 14 per square foot. This is likely a product that you will be happy with for a long time.
The best and most educated sellers will explain fully all the different characteristics in a manner that consumers can relate to and believe. Even at $8 per square foot you can spend thousands of dollars on synthetic ice. It might be worth it to spend a little more and upgrade the product?
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For more information on synthetic ice, hockey training, and figure skating products please visit http://www.IcePro.ca
IcePro offers expert advice and free estimates for your home or commercial rink project - regardless of size or application.
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Tags: synthetic ice, plastic ice, fake ice, artificial ice, hockey training, hockey shot, figure skating, ice training, hockey drills
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Submitted : 2010-08-31 Word Count : 1 Popularity: 105