How should ice skates be stored for a long season?

Dry them and protect the blades.

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  1. Dry them and protect the blades ✔
  2. Leave them wet
  3. Store them in water

Why: Drying skates and protecting blades prevents rust during storage.

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Answer: Dry them and protect the blades. Drying skates and protecting blades prevents rust during storage.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    Describe how to store ice skates for long periods of time, such as seasonal storage
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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