- Last Updated: 13 February 2007
How will you build your rink? Wood frame and a liner? Natural rink? Some combination of the two?
There are several schools of thought here here are the most popular two.
- Put up a woden frame and drop in a liner to hold the water.
- Wait for a good snowfall and let mother nature be your rink designer. There are pros and cons to both.
The Pros
|
Liner |
Natural |
| Holds water during thaws | The shape of the rink is not limited to a square/rectangle |
| No need to wait for snow to assemble | Other than the water, there is no added expenses |
| Season starts earlier and lasts longer | "One-man" job, just you and your hose |
The Cons
|
Liner |
Natural |
| Liner and frame can get expensive | You are at the mercy of mother nature |
| Typically not a "one-man" job to lay out the frame and liner |
Setup time is extended over several days as you gradually flood the rink |
