SKATE SWIPE INC.

What SKATE SWIPE INC. does

Skate Swipe Inc. is a privately held, Toronto-based consumer hardware company that designs, produces, and sells a single-product line: a compact handheld tool, branded as Skate Swipe, used to remove moisture and frost from ice skate blades. The product is built from an ABS protective shell combined with a silicone grip insert, allowing a user to swipe a skate blade from heel to toe in one motion to clear moisture without contacting the sharp edge. Each unit measures approximately 3.5 in x 2.5 in x 3.75 in, weighs around 5 grams, includes a storage pouch, carries a one-year warranty, and is offered in four color variants (BLK/RED, BLK/BLU, ALL BLACK, GREY/PINK) at a $34.95 retail price.

The underlying technology is intentionally simple: an ABS hard shell for finger protection that wraps a silicone contact surface for blade moisture pickup, packaged as a reusable travel-friendly device positioned as an alternative to rags, towels, and disposable wipes that slip, tear, or fail to remove moisture. The product has no electronic components, no connected features, no API, and no software layer, with no patents, trademarks, or certifications disclosed in the source data.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with three commercial channels: a Shopify-owned e-commerce storefront at skateswipe.com (primary), listings on four third-party marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart, E-Bay, Etsy), and a wholesale channel offering discounted pricing for orders exceeding 10 units targeted at hockey teams, coaches, rinks, and pro shops. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales at a single price point. The company ships across Canada and the United States, with free shipping promoted in Ontario. Target customer segments are primarily individual persona buyers (hockey players, figure skaters, recreational skaters, parents of young skaters) plus secondary business-unit buyers (coaches, teams, rinks, pro shops). The firm is independently operated with no disclosed funding rounds, no headcount, no executive bios in the data, and no public-company filings.

Name

SKATE SWIPE INC.

Legal name

Skate Swipe Inc.

Website

https://skateswipe.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skate Swipe Inc. makes a compact ABS and silicone tool that removes moisture from ice skate blades while protecting users' fingers. The Toronto-based firm sells to hockey players, figure skaters, and recreational skaters via its Shopify storefront, four marketplaces, and a wholesale channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Skate Blade Cleaner

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Hockey & Field Hockey Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Winter Sports (Ski/Snowboard) Retail (CRAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Ice skate accessories
• Skate blade cleaner
• Hockey equipment
• Figure skating gear
• Skate maintenance tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of Skate Swipe tool through own e-commerce storefront and marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart, E-Bay, Etsy). Consumer purchases the physical device at $34.95 per unit.
2. Wholesale/Bulk Sales: Wholesale pricing available for hockey teams and bulk orders exceeding 10 units, providing a B2B revenue stream for team and pro shop purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skate Swipe designs, manufactures, and sells a compact handheld ABS + silicone tool that removes moisture from ice skate blades in a single swipe, protects the user's fingers from sharp blade edges, and includes a storage pouch. The product targets hockey players, figure skaters, recreational skaters, families, coaches, teams, and pro shops, and is sold for $34.95 per unit across four color variants through the company's own e-commerce site and major third-party marketplaces.

Product overview

Skate Swipe Inc. offers a single core product line — the Skate Swipe ice skate blade cleaner and dryer — available in four color variants (Red, Blue, Pink, Black). All variants share identical specifications and functionality: a compact ABS + silicone tool engineered to remove moisture instantly from skate blades, protect user hands from sharp edges, and prevent rust/corrosion. Each unit includes a storage pouch, measures approximately 3.5 in × 2.5 in × 3.75 in, weighs 5 g, and retails for $34.95. The product targets hockey players, figure skaters, recreational skaters, coaches, teams, families, and rinks/pro shops across all age groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skate Swipe Blade Cleaner

Quantifiable outcome

• Removes moisture instantly heel to toe evenly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bauer Hockey: Bauer is the dominant ice hockey equipment and accessories brand globally. While they do not currently sell a dedicated blade cleaner, their scale, retail partnerships, and skate-care accessory line make them the most likely incumbent threat to Skate Swipe.
• CCM Hockey: CCM is a leading hockey equipment manufacturer with broad product lines across skates, sticks, and accessories. As a major incumbent in ice hockey gear, CCM represents both a potential competitor in blade-care accessories and a distribution partner through team and pro shop channels.
• Tour Hockey: Tour Hockey is a hockey accessories brand offering skate care, tape, and gear accessories. They serve the same SMB and individual hockey consumer segments as Skate Swipe and represent a comparable hockey-accessory peer in terms of product breadth and channel mix.

Regional players

• Pure Hockey: Pure Hockey is a U.S.-focused hockey retail chain that sells skate care accessories, sharpening tools, and pro-shop gear. They represent both a potential wholesale buyer of Skate Swipe and a retailer competing for the same end consumer's accessory wallet share.

Emerging players

• Howies Hockey Tape: Howies is a hockey accessories brand focused on skate care, tape, and small gear. They target similar SMB and individual consumers and represent a comparable niche-accessory brand competing for skate-care retail shelf space.
• Thermablade: Thermablade makes heated skate blade accessories that prevent ice buildup and snow accumulation on blades during play. They target the same skater pain points (moisture, ice, blade maintenance) with a more advanced, premium-priced technology approach.

Direct peers

• Soaking Wet Skate Dryer: Soaking Wet produces a skate blade drying mat/holder, the most direct functional alternative to Skate Swipe. They compete for the same niche use case (post-skate blade moisture management) among ice hockey and figure skating consumers.
• Blade Soakers: Blade Soakers specializes in terry-cloth blade covers/soakers for ice hockey and figure skates. While functionally a blade cover rather than a cleaner, they address adjacent post-skate blade care needs and target the same customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@skateswipe
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• Instagraminstagram.com/skate_swipe_inc
• Pinterestca.pinterest.com/skateswipe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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