Over the last 30 years synthetic ice has come a long way. When we were test marketing synthetic ice (known as slick back then) it was the glicee product. At the time it was a horrible product. Every hour a skater spent skating on it required frequent blade sharpening. Toe jumps could not be performed due to the fact the skater could not get their toe pick to bite into the surface.
Fast Forward 20 Years.....
EZ Glide 350 is a new breed of synthetic ice. This new-age polymer compound reacts the same as ice. Jumps (even toe jumps), spins and anything else that you can do on ice can be done on this surface. Skaters are getting their blades sharpened at about the same frequency as if training on traditional ice.
In this day and age finding "green," environmentally friendly alternatives is becoming more attractive to everyone. This is even true of the skating industry. EZ Glide 350 provides green technology to the skating world in some astonishing ways:
Synthetic ice comes in pieces that look like a jigsaw puzzle. Most rinks can be put together in under 90 minutes and are then ready to skate on.
Rinks are easy to take up for convention space, or other space rentals.
No pipes or refrigeration.
No Zamboni, compressors, or other costly equipment.
Skate in any temperature, indoors or out.
Most rinks fail in the first 5 years due to the huge financial strain of a traditional rink. Synthetic ice rinks have less then half of this expense.
The average price per square foot of synthetic ice is $11.99 to $15.99 per sq ft.
One of the biggest expenses in a synthetic ice rink is rental skates.
Anything you can do on ice you can do on synthetic ice.
Synthetic ice rinks have successful learn to skate, public sessions, hockey skills and figure skating programs.
Synthetic ice rinks offer great exercise because you have to skate harder, which creates greater strength and stamina than on traditional ice surfaces.
When the first side is worn out you can flip it and use the other side.
Each side can be used for about 20+ years, which gives years of nearly maintenance-free skating before replacement.
If one section of the surface becomes irreparably damaged, you can replace only that section as opposed to replacing the entire surface.
Synthetic ice surfaces become faster the more they are skated on. In other words, the surface improves over time.
Many professional skaters say they prefer to skate on synthetic ice as compared to traditional ice.
Synthetic ice surfaces are more giving than traditional ice and are therefore easier on the joints and make skaters less injury prone.
Cleaning the ice is simple and eco-friendly. All that is needed is a solution of either Dawn liquid detergent or eco-green and water.
No need for stoppage of skating for Zamboni or resurfacing breaks.
Cost savings over a traditional rink is over 2.5 million
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Figure skaters and hockey players love training on the EZ-Glide 350 synthetic ice. Training makes them stronger, faster more consistent skaters. All of which are key aspects of their two sports when they skate on traditional ice.
Anything you can do on ice you can do on EZ-Glide 350.
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EZ-Glide 350 is a great solution for special events, fairs, or fund raisers.
Unlimited income earning potential by adding EZ-Glide 350.
Skate stronger and harder which creates better core strength and
makes better athletes
Add EZ-Glide 350 to your next event.
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