Resources
Welcome to our Resources section — your go-to source for everything you need to know about skate sharpening and profiling. Here you’ll find expert insights, practical guides, downloadable fact sheets and videos on the Elite E‑S4 sharpener and E‑P3 profiler.
Profiling Resources
Profiling 101
Learn the basics of skate blade profiling and how it can help you with on-ice performance.
Types of Profiles
Learn more about the various different types of profiles available.
Elite Most Popular Profiles
Download a list of Elite’s most popular profiles with their relative attributes (acceleration agility, speed, stability).
Elite Profile Overview
Download a more in-depth overview of performance profiling and different types of profiles.
Elite Profile Poster
Download an 11X17 poster of Elite’s most popular profiles for your equipment room or pro shop.
Profiling 101 with Elite
How To Test Different Profiles with Your Players
A how-to video for Equipment Managers to share how we work with pro players to help them test different performance profiles to find the one that suits them best.
Sharpening 101
Learn the basics of skate blade sharpening and elements of a good sharpening.
Sharpening Hollow Options
Download our 11X17 poster of sharpening hollow options.
Our Machines
Elite E-S4 Automated Sharpener Demo
E-S4 Sharpener Product Sheet (Pro Teams)
Download a fact sheet describing the features and benefits of the Elite E-S4 sharpener for teams.
E-S4 Sharpener Product Sheet (Retail)
Download a fact sheet describing the features and benefits of the Elite E-S4 sharpener for retailers.
E-S4 Sharpener Spec Sheet
The Elite E-S4 vs Hand Sharpening
We knew that the Elite E-S4 automated sharpener was way faster than hand-sharpening. So we set up a demonstration to prove it. You be the judge
Elite E-P3 Profiler Demo
Watch a short overview of the key features and benefits of the Elite E-P3 performance profiler.
E-P3 Profiler Product Sheet (Pro Teams)
E-P3 Profiler Product Sheet (Retail)
E-P3 Profiler Spec Sheet
Testimonials
Elite Partners with Siemens to Deliver State of the Art Technology
Elite is proud to be partnering with Siemens to deliver technology that gives hockey players exactly what they need – consistent skating performance characteristics each time they hit the ice. Every practice. Every game.computer controlled skate blade sharpener.
How the Best Play Better: Bobby Hastings talks about blade performance
Bobby Hastings, Head Equipment Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks about how Elite’s automated skate sharpener and precision profiler help his team.
Elite Helps You Do Your Job
Equipment Managers share examples of how Elite’s machines make their jobs easier.
You Can't Beat Elite’s Customer Service
Equipment Managers reflect on what it’s like to work with Elite’s team.
It’s All About Consistency
Equipment managers talk about the importance of the consistency they get with the Elite system.
Pierre Gendron Talks About Elite
Pierre Gendron, owner of five Sports Rousseau stores in the Montreal area, and an Elite Retail License Partner, talks to us about why setting up Elite Blade Performance Centres in all his stores has been great for his business.
Give Your Players A Competitive Edge
Equipment players share thoughts on how Elite’s blade performance system helps give their players a competitive advantage.