LiveLica Journal

Short Track

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

43 articles
StayBent short track speed skating blades on a dark banner for a guide to blade steel and build

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...

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StayBent JaeBee short track speed skating blades, banner for a guide to short track start technique, the set position and the block start

24 Jul 2026

Short Track Starts: Block Start Technique and Your First Steps Off the Line

A skater to skater guide to the short track start: the start procedure, the loaded set position, a powerful...

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StayBent short track speed skating blades banner for a guide to cornering technique, crossovers, lean and the inside hand down

24 Jul 2026

Short Track Cornering Technique: Crossovers, Lean and the Inside Hand Down

A skater to skater guide to the short track corner, covering body position, crossovers, the inside hand on ...

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StayBent JaeBee, QCS and XC Flex Weapon short track speed skating blades compared

23 Jul 2026

StayBent JaeBee vs QCS vs XC Flex Weapon: Which Short Track Blade Suits You

A skater to skater comparison of the three StayBent short track blades, the JaeBee, the QCS and the flagshi...

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StayBent short track blades banner for a race day competition checklist

22 Jul 2026

Short Track Race Day: The Complete Competition Checklist for Speed Skaters

Short track finals are often won in the changing room, not on the ice. A full competition day guide coverin...

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StayBent Blade Guards by Guardog fitted to a short track speed skating blade, illustrating blade care and rust prevention

21 Jul 2026

Blade Guards and Blade Soakers: How to Store Short Track Blades and Stop Rust

Guards protect your edges while you walk, soakers pull moisture off the steel in your bag, and the two do c...

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StayBent Short Track PRO Mounting Cups machined from 6061 aluminium billet, used to mount short track blades to boots and set blade height

20 Jul 2026

Short Track Mounting Cups and Adapters Explained: Blade Height, Bolt Spacing and a Solid Mount

Mounting cups are the small aluminium parts that hold your short track blades to your boots and set your bl...

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LiveLica Level 3 cut resistant Kevlar undersuit, part of a short track speed skating safety gear guide

18 Jul 2026

Short Track Speed Skating Safety Gear: Cut Resistant Undersuits, Neck Guards, Socks and Helmets

A complete guide to short track cut resistant safety gear. We explain why the sport needs protection, what ...

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StayBent JaeBee short track blade setup and alignment guide banner for LiveLica

18 Jul 2026

How to Set Up and Align Short Track Blades: Rocker, Bend and Pitch Explained

A skater to skater guide to mounting, rockering, bending and aligning your short track blades so they hold ...

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EHS Short Track Boots, a carbon fibre short track speed skating boot, shown for a sizing, fit and heat moulding guide

17 Jul 2026

EHS Short Track Boots: How to Size, Fit and Heat Mould Them Properly

A skater to skater guide to sizing, fitting and heat moulding EHS Short Track Boots, covering how to measur...

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