The Skate Shop · Hockey is for everyone

Sharp skates. Best friends.

Skate sharpening by Sam, $15 a pair, checked by hand. Drop off in Livermore or Fremont, or I come to you.

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About a minute. No password. Not sure of your hollow? Find it here.

Best Friends Hockey Club: the panda with a hockey stick

Show up unsure. Skate away confident.

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    Book in a minute

    Traditional or FIRE, same price.

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    Drop off, or I come to you

    Livermore or Fremont. Or your rink or driveway, +$10.

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    Skate sharp

    Checked by hand. Sam texts you when they’re ready.

Sam Pura holding up the keys to the Blue Blade Buzz, his blue and white mobile sharpening van, the day he got it

The Skate Shop comes to you.

Hey, I’m Sam. The Blue Blade Buzz brings the sharpener to your rink or driveway: $15 a pair + $10 a visit.

Questions

How long does it take?

Usually two working days. When you book, the earliest day you can pick is the soonest Sam can have them done. Need them sooner? Text Sam.

Where do I drop off?

Livermore or Fremont. The exact address comes with your confirmation and stays in your Skate Locker, under Drop-off address.

Which hollow should I get?

Answer five quick questions in Find my hollow and your recommendation shows at the bottom, under Your recommended hollow. Traditional or Sparx FIRE cost the same. Not sure? Sam decides with you.

How do I pay?

After sharpening: card or Apple Pay through Square, Venmo or Zelle. Nothing up front.

Where does the mobile van go?

Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin and Fremont, for $15 a pair plus a $10 visit. Farther out? Text Sam for a quote.

Do you sharpen for teams?

Yes: $12 a pair for 6 or more. Team sharpening

What happens after I book?

You get your own Skate Locker: your booking, the drop-off address once it’s confirmed, and an update when your skates are ready. Take the tour

Ready to skate with confidence?

Book a sharpening