best place for skate sharpening

[joel]

Where do you guys get your skates sharpened? What place does the best work in your experience?
Also what cut do you use and why?

I am also curious about profiling, have you had your skates profiled, what length and why?

[Duncan]

personally, i'm not too picky about skate sharpenings. I tried the flat bottom v and i could barely tell much difference. I think at our level of skill, as long as the guy who's doing your skates isn't some highschool punk getting paid $8.50/hr, you're ok.

I usually go to cyclones because they do tons of sharpenings. I know the flat bottom v's available at some sportcheks, but i think it's slightly pricier to get that done. But like i said, personally, i don't think i'd be able to tell the difference if you gave me 2 pairs of skates sharpened with different methods. As long as you get the proper cut for your skating style and weight, you should be fine. I usually get the standard cut. I've tried the super deep cut but bites too hard and i tend to pk when i try to stop.

And i've never profiled my skates before. lemme know how you find it if you do yours

[joel]

i've been trying to use 5/8 most recently to get a feel for that... right now i am not sure if i find that it's not enough bite or just the first sharpening wasnt good as my right skate seems like it doesn't grip so well.

[joel]

i've never tried different profiles or pitch/tilts, but seeing as i need to play likely both d and forward this season, i'll probably stick to a neutral lean. haven't really though about whether i should try a short profile or not. i think my skates are current a pretty long profile.