How long do synthetic ice tiles last?

How long does synthetic ice last? If you opt for the Swiss premium quality of Glice®, synthetic ice lasts up to 30 years, easily trumping conventional ice and other synthetic ice products.

Are synthetic ice tiles worth it?

Synthetic ice isn’t as smooth as real ice and therefore is more resistant against skate blades (friction). So this means that it takes a little more effort than skating on a real ice surface. The benefit is that it makes you work harder to skate and that will translate into an easier experience on real ice.

What is the best fake ice?

Sniper’s Synthetic Ice is the best synthetic ice on the market. The same superior technology that we engineer into our existing line of training products has been applied to our durable synthetic ice panels with super-fast glide characteristics and an incredibly realistic ice experience.

How do fake ice rinks work?

Most synthetic ice rinks use a puzzle or dovetail system in which ice panels are interlocked horizontally but not vertically. This system can cause a shift in the panels, which causes the ice to be uneven. This connection system creates a smooth, even surface, just like real ice.

Is synthetic ice good for skates?

Absolutely. You can use any kind of ice skates on synthetic ice. No special skates are required. The only difference is that you will have to sharpen your skates a little more often as skating on a synthetic surface tends to dull the blade more than conventional ice.

How much does synthetic ice rink cost?

Synthetic Ice Solutions pricing depends on the size and thickness of the panels that you require. For example, you can expect a 12′ X 16′ surface to start at $1344 and a larger 20′ X 28′ rink to start at $3920.

Can you drive on synthetic ice?

You can drive on it, but you can’t skate on it. There are other Synthetic Ice products on the market, but our customers, partners and pro athletes who have tried it tell us our product delivers greater value and a greater skating experience.

Is ice bad for blades?

Skating on any surface, real ice or synthetic ice, will dull the edges over time. Real ice has friction too. Some will argue that real ice is more damaging to blades because the ice absorbs airborne grit and burs from skate blades. The ice becomes sandpaper.

What are fake ice rinks made of?

What is a Synthetic Ice Rink? A synthetic ice rink (also called an artificial or plastic ice rink) is created from solid interlocking blocks made from various polymers which create a smooth and even surface for use by conventional metal-bladed ice skates.