Kenver and Blackstone Tune into Ice-Skating in Egremont, MA

February 14, 2022

Egremont, MA (February 14, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Ice-skaters in Egremont, MA are getting an NHL-worthy skate-tuning upgrade. Ice-skating amateurs and experts can now have their skates automatically tuned in house at Kenver, Ltd., on a Blackstone Fireball Skate Sharpener. Kenver’s partnership with Blackstone makes the shop the second location in the state to offer this world-class skate tuning to its customers.

“We’re thrilled to have the Fireball Skate Sharpener and to provide high-quality sharpening to our local skaters and teams. It’s been an easy transition from a traditional sharpener to the Fireball, while still having the flexibility to get a desired profile on the blade.” says JC Duryee, Kenver General Manager, who has been manually tuning skates since 2018 with a traditional sharpener.

This professional-level skate tuning service enhances Kenver’s brick and mortar offerings for the community. “We are invested in Egremont and strive to bring new services and products that our neighbors will love,” says Kara Anastasiadis, president of OvareGroup Outdoor, which owns Kenver. “This Blackstone sharpener brings convenience to our outdoor enthusiasts and helps set the stage for future offerings. We have our sights set on bringing an ice rink to Kenver this time next year and we can’t wait to provide this experience to the community.”

Blackstone sharpeners are known for their speed, technical proficiency, and convenience for customers, which include several NHL teams. The Fireball Skate Sharpener is automated and fully encased so skaters can watch the skate being sharpened in mere minutes. The tool reduces the margin for error compared to manual skate sharpening, and skaters can get the desired hollow or profile they want. “We are fortunate to be among a premier tier of shops that offers this service. We are thrilled to add this to our offerings as providing authentic customer service and support to our patrons is a key component of what sets us apart and ensures our community stays active all year long,” says Anastasiadis.

About Kenver, Ltd.

Founded in 1959, Massachusetts-based Kenver, Ltd is a sportswear boutique and outdoor retail hub specializing in skis, bikes, snowboards, and ice skates. Kenver also sells seasonal designer sporting apparel and footwear. Learn more at www.kenver.com.

About Blackstone Sports

Blackstone Sports Inc. was founded in 1999 and has been an innovative force in the skate sharpening and equipment industry. Blackstone entered the market with the first self-centering holder, a stronger, faster sharpener, and years of hands on experience. Since then it has introduced revolutionary exhaust systems (Dual Cyclone) to improve the sharpening experience and environment, as well as ground breaking dressing systems (SPINNER) to create consistency, reliability, and increase output. Blackstone’s proven technologies have changed the way people sharpen skates and improved skaters’ performance capabilities with the patented Flat Bottom V® (FBV®) shape. Blackstone® is the expert for all your pro shop equipment and supplies.

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