Equipment | United Capital Blades

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Full Equipment List

United Capital Blades partners with Carpenter Boot Company for equipment.

1. Boots (size guide)

2. Blades (consult Coach for length)

3. Hard skate guards (pick a color)

4. Soakers (pick a color)

5. Helmet

6. Cut-resistant gloves

7. Neck Guard

8. Protective glasses (your choice)

9. Shin guards (optional)

10. Sharpening Jig and stones (optional)

select the 2-sided Blue - Red (400-600) option

11. Backpack (optional) for all your speedskating gear

Skates

United Capital Blades provides all new speedskaters with beginner speedskates during their learn-to-speedskate session.

At the Coach's discretion, the Coach will suggest the skater purchase their own speedskates.

At this time, a staff member will measure the skater for boots.

Size guide

Protective Gear

Skaters are required to bring and wear a helmet and gloves on the ice at all times. Bike, inline, hockey (minus faceguard) and speedskate are all acceptable helmet types. Add a backpack to carry all your protective gear in.

Sharpening

For blade sharpening, skaters have the option of having the assistant coach sharpen them regularly for a small fee or purchasing their own jig and stones and requesting the assistant coach teach them how to use the equipment. There are many types of jigs and stones, so we have recommended a basic sharpening jig package with maintenance free stones (just wipe with a dry cloth) for ease of use. Select the 2 sided Blue - Red (400-600) option. A double 2" storage pocket for sharpening stones is optional but recommended.