With a sympathetic wince he reaches down and peels Carter off the ice. "Not quite there, but I admire the ambition," he smiles.

"Maybe find the edge of your bade first. See how much pressure you need to apply to just... shave the ice. Not dig into it like a pick axe," he chuckles. "Grab the boards and just give it a go a few times. 'Til you get the pressure right."