NiceRink Frequently Asked Questions
Q Must the ground be perfectly level before installing my NiceRink™? |
| A Small bumps and a slight slope will not affect your rink as water will seek it's own level. However, sharp objects and large rocks must be removed first. |
Q Do I need a large area for a full size rink in order to skate well? |
| A No. Even if you only have room for a small NiceRink™ your family can enjoy hours of skating enjoyment. Larger rinks will accommodate a greater number of skaters safely as well as a greater variety of activities and games. |
Q How many seasons can I expect from my NiceRink™ liner? |
| A Your NiceRink™ liner is designed to give you many years of service. Accidental damage is easily repaired using our patch system. The liner should be taken up once the weather thaws and stored properly to ensure many years of carefree use. |
Q What is the best time to install my NiceRink™? |
| A Anytime following the onset of cold weather is a good time to install your rink. It is best to fill the liner once it is in place to prevent accidental damage from high winds or animals. Walking on the liner with the wrong shoes or over sharp objects left underneath can cause damage. |
Q How will snow and rain affect the surface of my NiceRink™? |
| A Snow can easily be removed using one the many NiceRink™ shovel designs. A NiceIce™ resurfacer will return the surface of your rink to perfection whatever the weather conditions, provided it stays cold. |
Q Will my NiceRink liner damage my lawn? |
| A Absolutely not. Your lawn will come back when the rink is taken down in the Spring. |
| Q Why should I choose NiceRink™ over other methods? |
| A Although there may be other methods and products to construct an outdoor ice rink, we feel NiceRink™ provides the most effective solutions to the problems associated with making an outdoor ice rink. Of course, everyone will always say their company/ideas are the best, but we would like to tell you why we think you should utilize NiceRink's™ products. The most important part of making an outdoor rink is keeping the water/ice where you want it. Frozen & Above the ground!
1) Liners-We have been in business since 1948, providing high strength, engineered plastic films for a multitude of industrial applications. We know what strong plastics are, how to engineer and splice them properly and provide the right material for the right application. 2) Brackets-After making our own rinks for years, we too got tired of pounding stake after endless support stake to hold the boards upright and the water in. The development of the NiceRink™ brackets has eased the "pains" that were associated with building an outdoor ice rink. Now you can just step in the brackets and all your support is in place. NiceRink™ brackets are a much easier and more adaptable system than pounding stakes, or trying to stack 2" pieces of foam underneath a piece 2" PVC pipe that wasn't high enough in the first place. 3) Resurfacing-Using the NiceIce™ resurfacer has been the greatest thing since sliced bread. Before the NiceIce™ resurfacer, it took anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours to resurface a 60' x 90' surface. Now, 12 minutes per layer. Heck, I even put two coats on each time to make my ice even smoother. The ice in my backyard will rival any indoor ice surface. (When it's frozen anyway) 4) Experience-We have skating experience too! Three "AAA" national champions, two of which played Junior "A" in the USHL. Skating is in our blood, and it shows in our solution orientated skating products. |
| Q What should I look for when shopping for the best value? |
| A 1) Liner warranty: NiceRink liners are warranted to hold the water when you get it. Some warranties on the market are for a 5 year “UV warranty”. That’s fine, but UV damage is not going to be the problem as the liners are covered with Snow and Ice during usage, so the UV doesn’t affect the liner. You need a good strong liner to do the work.
2) Are the sides height adjustable? Does the system you’re looking at have a system in place to adjust for the slope in your yard, or does the yard have to be perfectly flat for the system to work? NiceRink will simply adjust to slopes in a yard, by simply changing the board height. No need to stack foam under the side to get the sides to the right height. NiceRink brackets will adjust to 16” of water without any additional support needed. 3) How Long has the company been around? NiceRink has been around since 1990, along with our parent company being in business for 56 years, since 1948. 4) Market Reputation? Did you get a referral to use a particular rink system? Do you know someone that had a working rink of what you’re looking at purchasing? 5) Actual Photos of Rinks and Products: When looking at buying a rink system, make sure you know what you’re actually buying. Do you see nice close up photos of what you’re actually buying. What are the sides? How do they adapt to uneven ground? Do you see actual rink pictures showing customers rinks in use with the product being used? |
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