They’re not that expensive if you only get like twenty or so tiles. You still have plenty of room to work on dangles, turns, and shooting. It’s still way cheaper than registration for hockey. It comes down to a few hundred bucks which is way cheaper and more practical with how much space it takes up than Pav’s pro setup. Love the video, man; it was so helpful when I was doing research trying to find the best synthetic surface to invest in for my basement!
Now many sites have changed the real ice into the PE synthetic ice, we are the professional manufacturer in this field, so if you have any need or any question, you can contact me freely! e-mail: scarlet@sdxxhg.com
Campbellsville University in south centerl Kentucky had a rink set up using synthetic ice. I had never heard about it, so this is a learning experience
looks like he has 18 tiles (w) X 18 tiles (L), and assuming each tile is 18 inches by 18 inches, the total area is 27 feet by 27 feet (18"x18"/12'= total 27 feet W&L). If each tile costs $10 (they range from $12 - $16), then total cost of tiles for this "rink" is $3,240, not cheap
Awesome review! Would you recommend these for my kids to learn to skate? Feels like from what you're saying, it may actually help them learn easier (less travel) ?
Leif Sigfusson88 they are also heavier, can’t park a car on them in your garage, and require a very flat surface. The revolution tiles appear to be more forgiving.
Pavel - can you comment on the hollow that you use on your skate blades on synthetic vs ice? Do you go to a more shallow hollow to give you better faster glide (but then sharpen more frequently) or deeper hollow to give you more bite on the tile and hopefully a little more time between sharpening’s when you skate on synthetic or no change at all on the hollow that you choose for consistency? Also I’m wondering if you change to a different runner from ice to synthetic tiles (meaning keep a set of steel just for ice and one just for tiles) and how much of a difference it makes since people tend to think you need more effort to skate synthetic than ice? Thanks again for your feedback!!
Hey Pavel - can you comment on how it feels to skate over the places where the tiles connect together? Do you feel or notice those groves at all - under your blades? Have you ever noticed any of your edges catching on them when you're turning or trying to stop? I know they look like they connect pretty well together and from what I can tell they match up flush on the surface. Also from your video it looks pretty smooth so just curious if you you noticed it at all. Thanks!
Good question. No you do not notice the seams at all where they connect. Just ensure you smooth them out properly. A good test is to run your stick blade over it and make sure it doesn't stop or bump.
I was worried about this initially, as even when they were locked my fingernail would still catch on the seams. But when skating this does not seem to matter at all.
I have a 22' x 22' area in my garage I'd like to cover. Says I'd need 225 tiles. They "discount" the pieces to $13.95 if you're over 200 tiles. I'm still at $3138! That's crazy. These are still just way too damn expensive. Better to buy some freaking inline skates - the resistance is similar to the drag/resistance on these tiles (probably less actually, but skates are a bit heavier, so likely equals out comparing the two), the inline skates can be used on more than just your really expensive floor, the inline skates don't need to be sharpened. I've been told you will need to sharpen VERY frequently if you use synthetic ice tiles, as they completely dull your skates in as little as two small skating sessions. Put the price of putting these tiles in and needed a dedicated space for them up against inline skates being able to be used practically anywhere... I'm gonna stick with inline skates. Now if these tiles dropped to $8 a tile, I could get onboard with that. That would still be $1800, but only then would I start considering it. $3100...lol - sheeesh. :/
@@PavelBarber Small area? Take two strides as a kid and that surface area will STILL cost $500+ 😞 For shooting pads, we use these btw. They're HUGE and very inexpensive: www.homedepot.com/p/PLAS-TEX-1-16-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-White-Polywall-Plastic-Panel-10048615/311314398
Rick Turlington that’s great! As with everything if you can’t afford it don’t buy it. Small area I’d say isn’t for skating more to be on skates with a bit of movement and shooting and stickhandling. I prefer sport court and rollerblades or pavement rollerblades for skating drills.
Tried to skate on synthetic ice on a rink in Calgary. Did not work at all. Felt like trying to skate on hard wax. Having super, super sharp skates would probably help but still not the same.
Hey Dude, I got a question? After extensive use (in my case peewee practices) will this be a good alternative for practice, as here in California we are limited to where we are able to play.
Big news for those that skate on synthetic ice. The Mel's Rink Foundation has developed the V GAP Blade. A new blade for skating on synthetic ice. There Is No Comparison Between Traditional Full Length Skate Blades And The V GAP Blade, when Skating On ANY Synthetic Ice Surface. The V GAP Blade Is 100% BETTER! Better Glide. Better Turning. Better Control. Better Experience. Actually Feels Like Skating On Ice. The V GAP Blade is a game changer for the synthetic ice industry. You can see the blade in action, read more about how the blade works, on the website. www.melsrinkfoundation.org/v-gap-blade.html The V GAP Blade is Pat. Pend
It depends on what I'm working on - however I prefer roller if I have the right surface. I love having a lot of space to work, and being able to be in the sun and gather more speed to challenge myself with. The only think I don't like with roller is there's a few edge work drills I can't accurately work on so that's where synthetic comes in.
For those of you who have installed this, what do you place it on? I have mine on concrete basement floor but they slip and we can't use them. I've looked for rubber underlay which they recommend, but nobody seems to carry such a thing - all flooring underlay at Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware etc is foam or a non-tacky material.
No it is not... I was a professional figure skater and these are much better for hockey players. I have skated on synthetic ice many times and never had issues on whatever kind we used with Disney On Ice. But this is just not the same kind of quality as we used in the ice shows. My son is 9 and he has no issues. He does great actually. You would need a lubrication spray to keep them slicker. I am going to contact the company to ask them what kind of lubricating product they recommend and if you can use one on these tiles. I hope that is all I will need to feel more comfortable skating on these. Just my opinion.
@@evab4794 I was a professional figure skater, and I do not recommend these at all for figure skaters. For hockey players, they are fine. My 9 year old son has zero issues, but I can't even hold an outside edge well and backward skating is like a joke. I tried to do simple outside 3 turns, and about bit the dust. It takes practice of course, but I would not get these unless you plan to get a lubrication spray to use on them. That is what I hope to get and use because for now, I don't enjoy skating on these at all. Without the lubrication spray, figure skating is just not at all the same. You cannot do any kind of toe jumps... so no toe loops, flips or lutzes on this. But you could do your edge jumps. I hope this helps!
Pip's Closet i just saw some fs doing it on there and yea i heard it’s not good for it but i just said yes bc you can still do it but yea if that makes sense ahha
@@Jennifer_special_Olympics It depends On if you want the Regular or Premium But here’s the link :) www.hockeyshot.com/products/synthetic-ice-revolution-tiles?variant=32654956134454
Dabs Actually it’s a good investment if you save up money and in the long run these tiles are WAY less money than renting out ice and you can just do it at home in your shorts
The best thing about these smaller tiles in my opinion is that you can start small and expand to it as your budget allows. So I humbly disagree- they’re actually way more affordable than you probably realize.
Just in case anyone is wondering, synthetic ice is a polyethylene plastic sheeting, and yes you can find it online for much cheaper.
Any links so a similar cheaper option?
Have you skated on any?
They’re not that expensive if you only get like twenty or so tiles. You still have plenty of room to work on dangles, turns, and shooting. It’s still way cheaper than registration for hockey. It comes down to a few hundred bucks which is way cheaper and more practical with how much space it takes up than Pav’s pro setup. Love the video, man; it was so helpful when I was doing research trying to find the best synthetic surface to invest in for my basement!
I can’t believe it’s NOT ICE!
Now many sites have changed the real ice into the PE synthetic ice, we are the professional manufacturer in this field, so if you have any need or any question, you can contact me freely! e-mail: scarlet@sdxxhg.com
XTRA ICE the artificial ice factory in Seville that is a world leader in the sale of skating rinks
@@scarlettwang6812 what school do you go to that you get to play hockey outside
Omg I know that this is so expensive but I am still super jealous of you Pavel
my kid is going to love this thanks for showing me this
Took a fall at the end there, eh?😂. Great vid
Pavel, What happened to your knees? Looks like you got some BAD bruises.
Rocket Ryder I just noticed that
Wow Czech and Slovakia flag...👌
taky jsem si všiml no...
He is so good and that’s insane
Lots of love from Latvia!
Campbellsville University in south centerl Kentucky had a rink set up using synthetic ice. I had never heard about it, so this is a learning experience
Im investing in like 10 at a time to fill my room so far i have a few theyre worth it
looks like he has 18 tiles (w) X 18 tiles (L), and assuming each tile is 18 inches by 18 inches, the total area is 27 feet by 27 feet (18"x18"/12'= total 27 feet W&L). If each tile costs $10 (they range from $12 - $16), then total cost of tiles for this "rink" is $3,240, not cheap
I need this at my house!
Awesome review! Would you recommend these for my kids to learn to skate? Feels like from what you're saying, it may actually help them learn easier (less travel) ?
Latvian flag too! :) Thanks, Pavel!
I wish I had that money to buy all those tiles, but sadly I don’t.😔
This video is a documentary on these tiles
The extreme glide synthetic ice tiles also from hockeyshot make a lot less shavings and the tiles are bigger
Leif Sigfusson88 they are also heavier, can’t park a car on them in your garage, and require a very flat surface. The revolution tiles appear to be more forgiving.
Pavel - can you comment on the hollow that you use on your skate blades on synthetic vs ice? Do you go to a more shallow hollow to give you better faster glide (but then sharpen more frequently) or deeper hollow to give you more bite on the tile and hopefully a little more time between sharpening’s when you skate on synthetic or no change at all on the hollow that you choose for consistency? Also I’m wondering if you change to a different runner from ice to synthetic tiles (meaning keep a set of steel just for ice and one just for tiles) and how much of a difference it makes since people tend to think you need more effort to skate synthetic than ice? Thanks again for your feedback!!
Hey Pavel - can you comment on how it feels to skate over the places where the tiles connect together? Do you feel or notice those groves at all - under your blades? Have you ever noticed any of your edges catching on them when you're turning or trying to stop? I know they look like they connect pretty well together and from what I can tell they match up flush on the surface. Also from your video it looks pretty smooth so just curious if you you noticed it at all. Thanks!
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Good question. No you do not notice the seams at all where they connect. Just ensure you smooth them out properly. A good test is to run your stick blade over it and make sure it doesn't stop or bump.
Pavel Barber I have a pitch in my garage where I have these setup. The smaller tiles I think make the seams more forgiving.
I was worried about this initially, as even when they were locked my fingernail would still catch on the seams. But when skating this does not seem to matter at all.
How many tiles are you using?
I have 46 tiles as a goalie it works pretty well
how many tiles did you use for this ?
300
I have a 22' x 22' area in my garage I'd like to cover. Says I'd need 225 tiles. They "discount" the pieces to $13.95 if you're over 200 tiles. I'm still at $3138! That's crazy. These are still just way too damn expensive. Better to buy some freaking inline skates - the resistance is similar to the drag/resistance on these tiles (probably less actually, but skates are a bit heavier, so likely equals out comparing the two), the inline skates can be used on more than just your really expensive floor, the inline skates don't need to be sharpened. I've been told you will need to sharpen VERY frequently if you use synthetic ice tiles, as they completely dull your skates in as little as two small skating sessions.
Put the price of putting these tiles in and needed a dedicated space for them up against inline skates being able to be used practically anywhere... I'm gonna stick with inline skates. Now if these tiles dropped to $8 a tile, I could get onboard with that. That would still be $1800, but only then would I start considering it.
$3100...lol - sheeesh. :/
I advise people do synthetic for small area and sport court or pavement for big areas and use rollerblades
@@PavelBarber Small area? Take two strides as a kid and that surface area will STILL cost $500+ 😞 For shooting pads, we use these btw. They're HUGE and very inexpensive: www.homedepot.com/p/PLAS-TEX-1-16-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-White-Polywall-Plastic-Panel-10048615/311314398
Rick Turlington that’s great! As with everything if you can’t afford it don’t buy it. Small area I’d say isn’t for skating more to be on skates with a bit of movement and shooting and stickhandling. I prefer sport court and rollerblades or pavement rollerblades for skating drills.
Tried to skate on synthetic ice on a rink in Calgary. Did not work at all. Felt like trying to skate on hard wax. Having super, super sharp skates would probably help but still not the same.
How many title packs are you using here? Looks great!
How big is that like feet by feet
Do you think it’s better to have a smaller ROH on your skate blades? Or is a square edge better? They dull quick I hear.
Hey Dude, I got a question? After extensive use (in my case peewee practices) will this be a good alternative for practice, as here in California we are limited to where we are able to play.
Absolutely
Hey quick question, what are the dimensions of the one you have there?
How many tiles is that? How many tiles would I need if I want to practice hockey How expensive are they and where can I buy them?
Nice vid barber
Looking at buying some
Big news for those that skate on synthetic ice. The Mel's Rink Foundation has developed the V GAP Blade. A new blade for skating on synthetic ice.
There Is No Comparison Between Traditional Full Length Skate Blades And The V GAP Blade, when Skating On ANY Synthetic Ice Surface.
The V GAP Blade Is 100% BETTER! Better Glide. Better Turning. Better Control. Better Experience. Actually Feels Like Skating On Ice.
The V GAP Blade is a game changer for the synthetic ice industry. You can see the blade in action, read more about how the blade works, on the website.
www.melsrinkfoundation.org/v-gap-blade.html
The V GAP Blade is Pat. Pend
Do you know what size square foot in tiles you’re skating on in this video
Pavel barberwe love your vid’s we got your Floorball ball stick we love it
it looks like youre putting so much effort into just trying to be able to glind on that
At the start yes. As the blades warm up it gets a lot easier but its not as good as ice.
Damn, you're good
Would you rather play on synthetic ice or play roller hockey?
It depends on what I'm working on - however I prefer roller if I have the right surface. I love having a lot of space to work, and being able to be in the sun and gather more speed to challenge myself with. The only think I don't like with roller is there's a few edge work drills I can't accurately work on so that's where synthetic comes in.
it looks like Barber puttin som muscles on
Cool how much are they mate and where did you get them they are amazing I need to get some 😮😮😮
The area he's skating on is probably about $1000-2000. Not in my budget...
Nice dangles bud
Welcome
Is the synthetic ice also good for a goalkeeper? Can you make shuffels and t-push and other goalie exercises?
Nice vid
Ive ised them there awesome
Would these be good for learning how to stop?
WOW
For those of you who have installed this, what do you place it on? I have mine on concrete basement floor but they slip and we can't use them. I've looked for rubber underlay which they recommend, but nobody seems to carry such a thing - all flooring underlay at Home Depot, Rona, Home Hardware etc is foam or a non-tacky material.
Use drawer/shelf lining. They have it at the dollar tree.
@@kenspov6103 thx!
How much tiles would you need for a 13 year old but, only having a small area to practice only ice skating ?
3-4
Is this good for figure skating?
This setup Like his is around 8000$ so YEA, not that bad but I would not do figure, bc you will drill the sheets with that tip
Yes
Stephanie Gilley If you check in the hockey shot RUclips channel 3 months ago they were showing how do use them and there was somebody figure skating
No it is not... I was a professional figure skater and these are much better for hockey players. I have skated on synthetic ice many times and never had issues on whatever kind we used with Disney On Ice. But this is just not the same kind of quality as we used in the ice shows. My son is 9 and he has no issues. He does great actually. You would need a lubrication spray to keep them slicker. I am going to contact the company to ask them what kind of lubricating product they recommend and if you can use one on these tiles. I hope that is all I will need to feel more comfortable skating on these. Just my opinion.
If you fall, can you burn or hurt yourself?
Latvian flag🇱🇻✌
Do U have to sharpen your skates more then
how many tiles did you use in your set up?
80
Dreama Kirby looks a lot more than 80?
@@nyrangersfan6325 looks like 200
But does it damage the blades?
Your blade is dull after a hour
wow
How is it for goalie training?
what training centre is this?
Is it 15 dollars per box
-- SzleecS -- It’s $15 a tile I think
-- SzleecS -- $15 for one tile
Hi Bacon!
Have you tried other brands?
Does it un sharpen your blades after a skate
Jake .noll54 yes quite a bit
Dull is the word my dude
i heard it does
Oh yea If you have them i recommend cheaper skates for odr and this
Is it good for goalies
Could you rollerblade on these tiles too?
They are designed for skates, you'd have no advantage using rollerblades on them
Looks like a lot of sliding friction. Nothing like ice.
How many tiles is that?
How much they are they per tile
How did u make ur channel banner
How many are there
Has anyone found a better synthetic ice surface for outdoor use? Florida..+))
Is it figure skate proof?
yes
@@evab4794 I was a professional figure skater, and I do not recommend these at all for figure skaters. For hockey players, they are fine. My 9 year old son has zero issues, but I can't even hold an outside edge well and backward skating is like a joke. I tried to do simple outside 3 turns, and about bit the dust. It takes practice of course, but I would not get these unless you plan to get a lubrication spray to use on them. That is what I hope to get and use because for now, I don't enjoy skating on these at all. Without the lubrication spray, figure skating is just not at all the same. You cannot do any kind of toe jumps... so no toe loops, flips or lutzes on this. But you could do your edge jumps. I hope this helps!
Pip's Closet ohh okayy
Pip's Closet i just saw some fs doing it on there and yea i heard it’s not good for it but i just said yes bc you can still do it but yea if that makes sense ahha
I hope these get cheaper because holy fuck would I have the time of my life with this
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how much was that
What happened to ur knees
Does anyone know how to smooth them out?
anyone know if these were the regular or premium tiles?
These are regular. THe premium ones are called "Extreme Glide" from HockeyShot
Does it work with figure skate?
Yep :)
@@comewhatmay- thank I'm just also wondering how much is it ?
@@Jennifer_special_Olympics It depends On if you want the Regular or Premium But here’s the link :) www.hockeyshot.com/products/synthetic-ice-revolution-tiles?variant=32654956134454
Can you drive on those
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Dose it break your blades!!
KMR Reviews no it just dulls them quicker you'll just have to sharpen more often
Yo yo
This shit is so expensive, literally no one buys this shit except for rich people and companies
Dabs Actually it’s a good investment if you save up money and in the long run these tiles are WAY less money than renting out ice and you can just do it at home in your shorts
Stop swereing you dummy
The best thing about these smaller tiles in my opinion is that you can start small and expand to it as your budget allows. So I humbly disagree- they’re actually way more affordable than you probably realize.
Yeah nobody’s gonna buy 20$ worth of one tile that’s gay
Wee wee Winston well for me it's only 11 dollars a tile
Ok this vid is bs the tiles in rn you cannot glide on them at all
anyone vat19 ??
I have 500 tiles
lucky
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its sad that only rich kids can use this
Wow