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What is sharpening?

Sharpening is the operation of placing a hollow on the bottom of a skate blade creating two edges.

How often should I sharpen my skates?

We recommend sharpening your blades after 2-3 hours on the ice.

How many cycles should I choose when sharpening?

3 cycles is the standard when sharpening your skates. However, you can add or remove cycles based on your sharpening preferences.

What is a hollow?

The hollow is the archway in the center of your blade.

What hollow choices do you offer?

PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Grinding Wheels come in 10 different hollows, as well as a FLAT grinding wheel. Sizes range from 1/4” or 7mm (deep hollow, most bite) to 1 3/8” or 34mm (shallow hollow, most glide).

What is calibration?

A calibrated skate sharpener ensures even inside and outside edges.

How long does my grinding wheel last?

PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Grinding Wheels are designed to sharpen up to 75 pairs of skates — at 3 cycles per blade. Your sharpener will prompt you when your wheel life is low at 10%, and then again at 0% when it’s time to replace your grinding wheel.

How do I know which grinding wheel to choose?

We recommend starting anywhere between 5/8” or 16mm to 3/4” or 19mm. This range features the most popular hollow depths with a good balance of bite and glide.

What is the difference between a grinding wheel and a flat grinding wheel?

Hollow grinding wheels are used to sharpen your skates. A FLAT grinding wheel removes blade trauma in an efficient manner and resets your blade before adding a new hollow.

What is blade trauma?

Blade trauma is imperfections on the edges of your steel.

What is a cycle?

A cycle is the process of the grinding wheel traveling down the blade and back.

How many cycles should I run when changing hollows?

We recommend running 3–5 cycles when changing a hollow.

How many cycles should I run when using new steel?

We recommend using the FLAT grinding wheel for 3 cycles to flatten out your blade. Then, use you preferred grinding wheel for 10 cycles.

How can I tell that I’ve ran enough cycles? 

There will be visible burr on the outside of both edges across the length of the steel.

What is burr?

Burr is material from ground steel found on the outside edge of your skate blades. Burr needs to be removed prior to skating. Click here to learn more about honing.

What is a level sharpening?

Level sharpening is an even inside and outside edge on your skate blades.

What is a Blade Angle Tester?

A tool used to ensure level edges on blades.

What is a hone or stone?

A hone or stone is a tool that is used to remove burrs from the edges of your blade.

How do I hone?

Press your hone flush and firm against the blade, angle the hone 3-5 degrees, then run it once or twice down the runner to ensure burr is removed.

Should I be using a different hone for coated steel and non-coated steel?

Yes. For coated steel, we recommend using the porcelain side of the X-5 or X-3 Combi Hone in conjunction with the Gummi Hone. For non-coated steel, you can use the X-5 Combi Hone, X-3 Combi Hone, Gummi Hone, Basic Stone, and Tear Drop Hone.

Is there a difference when sharpening player and goalie skates?

Yes. The entry and exit points, as well as blade height, are different between player and goalie skates. Note: The machine cannot identify skate blades. You will need to select which mode before sharpening.

Can I sharpen goalie skates with cowlings? 

Yes. You can sharpen goalie skates with cowlings down to Junior size 3.

Can the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE sharpen player and goalie skates?

Yes. Both Player and Goalie modes are pre-programmed into the sharpener.

Can the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE  sharpen figure skates or bandy skates?

Not at this time. However, we recommend checking back often for future firmware updates.

What size skates will work on the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener?

Bauer Hockey Player Skates between size 6 Youth – size 15 Senior. Bauer Hockey Goalie Skates between size 10 Youth – size 12 Senior. Competitor brand player skates between 6–8 Youth are not compatible.

What are the temperature ranges of the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener?

The recommended operating temperature is between 41°F/5°C – 104°F/40°C.

Can I travel with the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE?

Yes. There is a travel mechanism integrated in the machine to help maintain calibration. A carry bag is also available for purchase.

How do I make a user profile?

Using the HMI touch screen, tap “Users” → Select “Create New Users” → Choose Your User Name → Select Your Preferred Wheel Hollow → Select Your Preferred Number of Cycles → Select Player or Goalie Blade. After completing the following steps, click “Save”

How do I update my firmware?

Using your HMI touch screen, tap “Settings” → Scroll to Software. If there is a firmware update available, an “Install” button will be shown. Tap “Install” to begin the update. Note: The PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener must be connected to Wi-Fi to download and install any firmware updates.

How do I connect to Bluetooth?

Using your HMI touch screen, tap “Settings” → Select “Bluetooth” → Turn on Bluetooth Connection → Select “Pair Device.” Note: Your cellphone must have the bluetooth function turned on prior to connecting.

What devices is the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE compatible on?

Most Apple iOS devices can pair with the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Companion app. All other devices are currently not available at this time. Note: The PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE can operate without the companion app.

How can I identify error messages?

See the Troubleshooting page of the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE user manual.

My HMI touch screen turned black. How do I turn it back on?

If your PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener is idle for 5 minutes, the HMI touch screen will enter a sleep mode. Simply double tap the screen to turn the screen back on.

How do I edit or remove a user profile?

Using your HMI touch screen, tap “Users” → Select the profile you would like to edit or remove. All preferences can be edited from this screen. To delete the user, tap “Delete” at the bottom of the menu.

Why can't I join a Wi-Fi network?

Password protected Wi-Fi networks, such as hotels, are often visible Wi-Fi networks. However, there is often an associated webpage that requires a password for login. In the case of not being able to connect to a Wi-Fi network, hot spots are a good solution.

How do I edit an incorrect Wi-Fi password?

If you typed in an incorrect Wi-Fi password, press and hold the Wi-Fi network name to enter the correct password.

How do I factory reset my machine?

Using your HMI touch screen, press “Settings” → Scroll to software → press “Factory Reset.” Note: This process is irreversible and will revert the PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener to its original settings — removing all users, preferences, profiles, settings, and networks.

How do I view how many cycles my PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener has completed?

Using your HMI touch screen, tap “Settings” → Scroll to and select “Data.” All Machine Data will be listed here.

How do I locate my PROSHARP BAUER ADVANTEDGE Skate Sharpener’s serial number?

Using your HMI touch screen, tap “Settings” → Scroll to and select “Data.” The serial number will be listed here. Note: The serial number is also located on the back of the skate sharpener.