LiveLica Journal

Short Track

Guides, setup advice and race day tips from skaters who race.

42 articles
StayBent JaeBee short track blade banner for the LiveLica short track speed skating glossary

16 Aug 2026

The Short Track Speed Skating Glossary: Gear and Racing Words Explained

A plain English glossary of the short track words skaters actually use, covering the parts of a skate, blad...

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StayBent JaeBee short track blade banner for a guide comparing short track and long track speed skating blades

15 Aug 2026

Short Track vs Long Track Blades: What Is Different and Why You Cannot Swap Them

Short track and long track blades look similar but almost nothing about them is shared. Here is a clear, sk...

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EHS short track speed skating boots being broken in over the first sessions

14 Aug 2026

How to Break In New EHS Short Track Boots the Right Way

A skater to skater guide to breaking in new EHS short track boots, covering heat moulding, short first sess...

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StayBent Short Track PRO Mounting Cups for setting short track blade height

12 Aug 2026

StayBent Standard vs PRO Mounting Cups: Which Short Track Cup Set to Choose

A clear comparison of the StayBent Short Track Standard and PRO mounting cups. We cover height ranges, the ...

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LiveLica Level 3 cut resistant Kevlar undersuit for short track speed skating

11 Aug 2026

Cut Resistance Levels Explained: What Level 3 and Level 4 Mean for Short Track Skaters

A plain language guide to cut resistance ratings for short track speed skating, explaining what Level 3 and...

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StayBent short track blades packed and protected for competition travel

10 Aug 2026

How to Travel and Fly with Short Track Skates and Blades

A skater to skater guide to packing and flying with short track boots, blades and safety kit. How to protec...

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StayBent short track blades banner for inline skaters switching to ice speed skating

09 Aug 2026

From Inline to Ice: A Skater's Guide to Switching to Short Track Speed Skating

Moving from inline to ice short track speed skating. What transfers, what is new, and the boots, blades and...

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EHS short track speed skating boots laced for a locked heel and better control

07 Aug 2026

Short Track Boot Lacing: How to Lace for a Locked Heel and Full Control

How you lace a short track boot decides whether your heel stays locked, your ankle can drive the corner and...

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EHS short track speed skating boots ready for cleaning, drying and hardware care

06 Aug 2026

How to Care for Short Track Boots: Drying, Odour, Carbon Shell and Hardware

A complete skater to skater guide to short track boot care, covering safe drying, odour control, carbon she...

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StayBent JaeBee short track blade banner for a guide on when to replace worn short track blades

05 Aug 2026

When to Replace Your Short Track Blades: Reading Wear, Low Points and Steel Left

How to tell when a short track blade just needs a sharpen and when the steel has truly run out. Read low po...

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