March 3, 2026Open Access

Effect of water quality on ice hardness and skate-to-ice friction in ice rinks

Ice hardness is influenced by water quality, affecting skater performance and safety.
Analysis of rink conditions shows a direct relationship between water quality and skate-to-ice friction.
Observational analysis using various water samples details changes in ice quality in different environments.
Findings highlight the importance of maintaining optimal water quality for better ice properties.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12283-025-00538-z.

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Hutchins et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

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