LiveLica Journal
Short Track
Guides, setup advice and race day tips from skaters who race.
04 Aug 2026
How to Deburr and Polish Short Track Blades for a Fast Edge
Sharpening is only step one. Learn how to deburr the edge and polish the glide face to a mirror, the two fi...
Read article
03 Aug 2026
Short Track Race Suits: Choosing and Layering Your Skinsuit
How to choose a short track race suit and layer it over a cut resistant undersuit, with fit, sizing and car...
Read article
02 Aug 2026
Short Track Passing and Overtaking: How to Make a Clean Pass
A practical short track guide to passing and overtaking, covering the inside line, the apex, timing your mo...
Read article
01 Aug 2026
Short Track Relay Technique: Exchanges, the Push and Team Positioning
A skater to skater guide to the short track relay: how the exchange works, how to time and deliver the push...
Read article
31 Jul 2026
What Size Short Track Blade Do You Need? A Skater's Sizing Guide
Short track blade sizing made simple. Learn how to choose the right blade length from your boot, aim for an...
Read article
30 Jul 2026
Short Track Basic Position: The Low Seated Posture That Makes You Faster
The short track basic position explained joint by joint, with diagrams and drills to build power, balance a...
Read article
29 Jul 2026
How to Remove Rust from Short Track Blades and Restore a Clean Edge
Rusty short track blades are not always ruined. This skater to skater guide shows you how to tell surface r...
Read article
28 Jul 2026
Short Track Speed Skating for Beginners: Your Complete First Kit and Setup Guide
New to short track? This complete beginner guide covers boots, blades, cut resistant protection and helmets...
Read article
27 Jul 2026
Short Track Speed Skating Helmets: How to Choose, Fit and Stay Safe
A skater to skater guide to short track speed skating helmets: why the sport needs real head protection, wh...
Read article
25 Jul 2026
Short Track Blade Steel and Build Explained: Bimetal, Full PM and Aluminium
A skater to skater guide to what a short track blade is made of. We break down bimetal and full PM steel, H...
Read article