In comparison Glice rinks cost $80,000 to $150,000 for a 2,000 to 4,000-square-foot rink, the range of sizes most shopping malls use.

Do you need special skates for Glice?

Glice skates are included in your fee, but you can bring your own ice skates.

What is Glice made of?

Glice is made of a polyethylene compound laminated onto both sides of 2′ X 4′ plywood panels. Astro-Ice is solid plastic. Each has panels that are laid in a brick interlocking’ pattern with imperceptible seams. When one side wears out, the panels can be flipped over and the other side used.

Are Synthetic ice rinks any good?

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.

Does synthetic ice ruin blades?

So rest assured that Xtraice synthetic ice does not damage your blades. Synthetic ice surfaces dull your blades a little faster than conventional ice so you have to sharpen your skates more often. It’s important to keep the edges sharp and perfect to skate on synthetic ice.

Can you skate on fake ice?

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.

Can synthetic ice be left outside?

not be using your outdoor rink, it would be wise to cover or tarp your surface. Maintaining your rink over the long term, keeping it clean and allowing it to “breath” will insure it will maintain optimal glide and performance for many years to come.

How long does synthetic ice 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.

How long do synthetic ice rinks last?

How long does synthetic ice last? The lifespan of most synthetic tiles is indefinite, under normal and expected use. The tiles are nearly indestructible under even the worst of normal use conditions. Some manufacturers provide written warranties with each floor, usually from 3 years to 10 years.

How thick is the ice in the NHL?

about one inch thick
The ice is only about one inch thick when everything is finished. In addition, the official size of a National Hockey League rink is 200 feet long and 85 feet wide. To make the an ice sheet with this large of a surface area requires about 10,600 gallons of water.

What are glice compenents?

Glice compenents are engineered with the utmost quality and include a large suite of products such as Glice ice skates, Glice sharpening machines, Glice cleaning machines, Glice skate shelves and Glice rubber floors. The perfect synthetic ice skating rink for your venue.

What is a glice ® synthetic ice rink?

A Glice ® synthetic ice rink is a customized, premium quality artificial ice rink, comprising synthetic ice panels also known as artificial ice sheets with a complete range of carefully selected and adapted quality accessories, such as dasher boards, ice skates, skate sharpener, skating aides and curling stones.

Is it safe to transport glice products?

Glice offers a number of accessories that let you safely transport and store our products. Your Glice panels are very slippery, so always make sure they are fastened safely. For more information, please refer to our Glice Installation, Maintenance and Operation Guide provided to you when contacting Glice.

What is the life-span of glice synthetic ice?

Depending on the usage as well as the level of maintenance, the life-span of Glice synthetic ice is around 12-20 years for the 20 mm (3/4 in) sheets and around 6-12 years for the 13 mm (1/2 in) sheets. We provide a 12-year limited warranty for 20 mm and 6 years for the 13 mm version.