Show j Tips t to Skaters By IRVING JAFFE Undefeated Olympic Speed Skating Champion CARE OF SKATES SKATES' fl Always wipe skates and shoes dry after leaving the ice This prevents rusting S' S l and cracked leather Cover the skates rte with a thin film of oil or grease when I you do not use them over long periods I t- t Skates are made for gliding over ice not for clumping clump along 12 over dirt stones or other hard surfaces which will spoil steel tempering On other ihan wooden floors carpets and mats skate y I A protectors protectors should be used Get 4 blades sharpened occasionally i. i Use thin oil or saddle soap few times a season to keep leather soft and supple I I I I i il q l lI To avoid cracking leather dont don't put rd wet shoes near a t stove or heater They should dry in a room temperature |