Skate Anytime - Synthetic Ice for Hockey - Skateable Artificial Ice Tiles - Backyard Ice Rink - Expandable

Super easy to install. Weird at first, the duller the skates the better the glide. Clean up with a shop vac or broom.

Absolutely love all the Skate Anytime products I've purchased. That includes the Premier 10x18' ice surface, blue borders, 2 rubber rebounders, and the cleaner.Easy to assemble with a rubber mallet, and about as close to ice for shooting/stickhandling that I've used. Great for the 3 year old getting precious time on his skates in the time it takes to put them on. No driving to the rink during public skate times just to skate for 20 minutes.My favorite part is actually how the company says the friction is only 90% of ice, best using 5/8" blade sharpening, etc to give a realistic opinion of the product.I also love how we can use socks without immediately falling, great for having fun off skates.I havent used all the other synthetic ice brands, but I can't imagine how I'd want them to be better. Great product!

I ordered this for my daughter, who has been taking figure skating lessons for nearly a year. She was thrilled to receive it, and her excitement couldn’t wait—after leaving her skating class and arriving home late, she immediately wanted to set it up and try it out. This means her first experience was a direct transition from real ice to this synthetic version.I purchased two packages to link together, giving her more space to practice fundamentals. The panels are slightly heavier than expected—not a complaint, just an observation. Assembly was straightforward, with the interlocking panels fitting together easily. It took about 10 minutes to set up. However, I’m still determining the best surface for stability. I initially placed it on our living room’s laminate flooring, but it slid around. A low-pile carpet or a non-slip pad underneath might provide better traction.Following the instructions, we sprayed the surface with water before she started skating. Her initial reaction? “It’s kind of like ice, but different.” As the pack-sheet suggested, she became more comfortable after about 10 minutes and started having fun. Her skates were recently sharpened (about four hours of ice time on them), which might have affected the feel, as the instructions mention that slightly duller blades could provide a better experience. She absolutely loved it, though, and is thankful for it. In her words "I'll do this every day!" The ice is 30 minutes and $25 an hour away. This could easily pay for itself in less than a year.Just like real ice, there was some pitting and a small amount of plastic shavings after about 30 minutes of use. It wasn’t excessive, but since there’s no Zamboni, I followed the instructions and wiped/vacuumed it up. This raises some questions about long-term durability, but it’s too early to judge.Overall, we’re happy with it for what it is—a convenient way to practice at home. The biggest challenge as a parent will be setup and teardown, as we don’t have a dedicated space for it (the back porch will likely be its home come spring/summer). Another consideration is safety. My daughter didn’t fall this time, but I know it’s inevitable, and our living room has plenty of sharp corners—tables, the bar, the mantle, etc. To use this safely, you’ll likely need to rearrange your space and pad any potential hazards.Despite these minor concerns, this product offers a fun and useful way to extend practice time beyond the rink. Looking forward to seeing how well it holds up with regular use!

The media could not be loaded. This was a great Christmas present for my son. He uses both his roller and ice skates on it. It's perfect for practicing stick handling and saves me from paying for ice time!

Works great in our garage for extra practice. can perform hockey stops and crossovers which helps development for our little guy. Thanks!

Realize that if you buy the eight panel starter kit, it’s 5’ x 5’. The pictures are misleading! There is no possible way you can skate on this. Buyer beware - Amazon should review. I have never been ripped off like this before.

Such a great buy. We're a hockey family, and sometimes need to practice inside due to weather. Titles are easy to install, and seem to be holding up well.

I have had this product installed for close to 9 months now. I will say, it dulls your skates a lot quicker than you would like and it honestly is not even close to the feel of ice. I really wish there was a way to trial these products out here in the south, but sadly there really aren't any opportunities. I will say the saving grace is that it is nice to at least take practice shots on and stick handling. The puck doesn't even slide like it would on ice, but it's good enough. I would HIGHLY recommend that if you buy this, look into the resurfacing lubricants. The Skate Anytime lubricant seems to work well for a few days, but tends to fade quick. One bottle will not last long at all. I'm giving this 3 stars because I know this type of product will never be as good as ice, but it's been way more of a let down than any videos show you. Don't have high expectations and you'll love it.