Harken Blockheads | Ice Boating: How to Sharpen Your Runners

Harken Blockheads Ella Bowers, Maggie McGary, and Lily Olson show how to sharpen iceboat runners to get ready for winter iceboating. In this video, they explain when to sharpen your runners, how often to maintain them, and what tools are most useful to get the job done right.

You can hand sharpen runners or you can use a sanding belt if you have access to one. Don’t miss out — the ice waits for no one!

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