- What is Super-Glide?
An artificial, or synthetic, ice surface with the correct density and make-up to allow an ice skating blade to glide smoothly.
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- How does Super-Glide work?
When you skate on ice you are actually skating on water because the blade is causing friction which generates heat and melts the ice. With Super-Glide the blade causes the same friction and heat, but this now causes a release of the lubricants integral in the chemical make-up of the core substance in the Super-Glide skating surface. This is what sets us apart from the competition. With silicone based products, like our competitors use, the blade cuts through the silicone and hits dry spots which cause the blade to give the skater a "chattering" feel. This also increases the friction, making skating more difficult. This problem is exactly what led to the scientific development of Super-Glide and it's unique formulation which eliminates the "chattering" and allows the blade to glide smoothly at all times.
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- What is the Size and Thickness?
Super-Glide commercial comes as a panel 54" Wide and x 96" Long and 3/4" Thick (137cm x 244cm x 1.9cm). Each sheet weighs approximately 135 lbs (61.2kg).
Super-Glide Lite is 48" x 48" x 3/4" (121.9 cm x 121.9 cm x 1.9cm). Each Sheet weighs approximately 45 lbs (20.4 kg).
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- How does it go together?
We have developed a system that eliminates the seams between panels and allows the surface to adapt to different climates. Splines are used at all connecting points. Plywood (3/4”) is laid down first, and the Super-Glide surface is placed on top.
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- Can it go on grass?
Yes, we developed a sub-floor to level out the area. The sub-floor is laid down first, then plywood, then the Super-Glide surface.
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- How do you clean the Super-Glide surface?
Sweeping or vacuum-cleaning the surface after heavy use will suffice. Heavily polluted rinks can be cleaned with a non-bleach cleaner like Dawn or Simple Green and then rinsed with water.
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