Our 5th Generation KwikRink V Synthetic Ice tiles boast speed and performance that is unmatched in the artificial ice industry.
Since 1996, we’ve completed thousands of installations across five continents — from backyard rinks and home setups to NHL and NCAA training centers, hundreds of community rinks, a Super Bowl, Fortune 500 events, luxury resorts, and Hollywood film sets. Whether you’re a hockey parent building a rink at home, a training center chasing a competitive edge, or a city planning a winter festival, you’re working with the same company the pros trust. We were the first synthetic ice company of our kind in North America, and we’re still a Minnesota hockey family at the core.
Our V PRO panels — full-size 8×4, half-inch thick — are built for daily skate traffic: the same surface we’ve installed in NHL and NCAA training facilities and hockey development centers across the country. Shooting lanes, goalie bays, full training layouts: we design it around your training needs, not the other way around
Our V HOME line of 4×4 panels turns a basement, garage, or backyard into a real synthetic ice rink. No crew, no power tools: a hockey parent can install it solo. Built by the same manufacturer behind pro training facilities, and most of our home rinks start small and grow with the player.
The centerpiece your town brings back every year — set it up each holiday season, store it flat, and after the first season the ice is essentially free. No refrigeration, no water, no Zamboni, no weather worries: we’ve built downtown rinks from New England to Georgia to California, delivered and supported, and they become annual traditions.
Rent a rink for your season or event — delivered with full setup guidance and sized to your space and your crowd. Same panels we sell, and if your community falls in love with it, our rent-to-own program lets you buy what you tested. We’ve run this program with cities and Main Street groups for years.
We make every synthetic ice panel ourselves, in the USA. Plenty of companies have tried to copy what we do over the years — most are just reselling someone else’s product with their name on it, and plenty more have come and gone. Ours is actually ours: our formula, made our way, refined over decades. That’s the part nobody’s been able to duplicate — and the reason we’re still here when so many others aren’t.
Hockey stops, crossovers, tight turns, edge work — the mechanics are the same as they are on real ice. You don’t change your stride or technique; you skate exactly how you would on a frozen sheet. Synthetic ice asks more of you, and for a hockey player that’s the point. Real ice lets you cheat — lazy edges, sloppy habits. Synthetic doesn’t. Put in the reps on a KwikRink and you build cleaner footwork and stronger legs, and it carries straight over to your game when you’re back on the rink. Best part: you can train in your own garage or basement, year-round, without booking ice time.
At municipal holiday events and large-scale seasonal rinks, recreational skaters love KwikRink — we hear it constantly. The same surface that sharpens competitive players turns out to be a great learning tool for beginners and recreational skaters as well: it’s more manageable and controllable, so first-timers stay on their feet and have fun. And when they do go down, the falls are softer and more forgiving than real ice — peace of mind for novice skaters and children.
From man caves to large skating events, customization is what we do best. We’ll build your rink to any size and just about any shape — including the odd, irregular spaces other companies can’t handle. Add custom markings, lines, and NHL style goal creases (on V Pro), plus accessories for all applications — dasher boards, event fencing, rubber matting, ice skates, and skate sharpeners (and much more) to make it complete. We design it with you, to fit your exact space — not whatever’s sitting on a shelf.
Whether it’s a backyard rink for your kids, a training center for serious players, or an event rink for the community, you get me, Brett — the President — not a call center. We’re still family-run, and it shows: real guidance from your first question through install and well beyond. We answer the phone, we answer the email, and you’re always talking to someone who knows the product, because we live it. As a family business, your success is our success — and we wouldn’t be in business for 30 years without a top-notch reputation.
You can install most KwikRinks yourself — no crew, no contractor, no power tools. Our Lock-Rink dovetail panels snap together like puzzle pieces on a sport court, using nothing but a rubber mallet and a hard, level subsurface — no screwing, no mounting, no drilling into whatever’s underneath. The same goes for event rinks: I’ve laid down a full 60×40 with a crew in about half a day, and first-timers doing it themselves should plan on a single workday. And because the panels lock together and come right back apart, your rink goes in, comes out, or expands whenever you need — nothing permanent, nothing damaged.
No refrigeration, no resurfacing, no Zamboni — a KwikRink skips the water, energy, and upkeep a real rink burns through every day. Its carbon footprint is paid once, up front, instead of every year an ice plant runs — a tiny fraction of the lifetime impact. And it’s clean skating: our panels are made without PFAS “forever chemicals” or fluorinated materials. Built to last for years, it pays for itself over a long, low-maintenance life — and the panels are recyclable at the end.
It all adds up to one thing — real skating from real people who’ve been doing this since 1996.
Have more questions about synthetic ice for skating? KwikRink has answers!
Synthetic ice is an innovative solution made from polymers that mimic the properties of real ice, allowing for skating and other ice sports to be enjoyed in any climate and at any time of the year. Unlike traditional ice, which requires constant maintenance, freezing conditions, and expensive equipment, synthetic ice provides a more sustainable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative.
KwikRink has the best synthetic ice available, offering a remarkably similar experience to real ice. Our top product delivers about 90% of the speed of natural ice, providing an authentic feel. Skaters can perform hockey stops, spins, and jumps with ease, as the surface is designed to mimic the glide factor and resistance of real ice. The realistic performance is perfect for both recreational skaters and pro athletes looking for a reliable training surface.
Here’s a breakdown of our competitive pricing for KwikRink Synthetic Ice panels:
For detailed quotes and specific custom inquiries, including rental and custom indoor fake ice rink options, please request a quote!
Yes. Hockey stops on a KwikRink are as natural as stops on real ice! From practice shots to mastering your stick handling, we help each and every hockey player make the most of their ice time. You can do it all on our skateable synthetic ice!
No. KwikRink is a synthetic ice product that is not held hostage by temperatures. You can skate outside in the summer!
Lifespan is highly variable and dependent on factors such as intensity of use and size of the rink.
– KwikRink V Home (3/8″): 7–12 years on average
– KwikRink V Home Plus (1/2″): 12–15 years on average
– KwikRink V Pro commercial (1/2″): 12–15 years on average
Seasonal event rinks can get 20+ years of use with proper maintenance and storage.
KwikRink is very easy to install. Our panels use a proprietary Lock-Rink Dovetail system for a seamless connection. Using a heavy rubber mallet, you can pound them together like big puzzle pieces.
No. One of the main advantages of synthetic ice is its low maintenance. Unlike traditional ice, which requires constant care, synthetic ice does not need frequent resurfacing or special treatments. Just keep it clean!
Skating on synthetic hockey ice offers a very similar experience to real ice. With KwikRink’s advanced technology, the glide and feel are designed to be as authentic as possible, making our synthetic ice rinks suitable for recreational skating and professional training.
Most rinks can be installed by the user with ease and no additional cost. For more involved custom jobs, the cost of installing synthetic ice can vary based on the size of the rink, the type of product chosen (KwikRink V Pro, KwikRink V HOME, or Rental Rink), and other installation specifics. However, synthetic ice is a cost-effective alternative to traditional ice rinks in the long run due to its low maintenance and long-lasting properties. For precise quotes, reach out to us directly.
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