Short Track Speed Skating blades and Long Track Speed Skating blades (also referred to simply as Speed Skating) look significantly different, however their basic components remain the same. In Short Track, there are tighter corners and an increased need for a steeper lean. Additionally, short track competitions typically have more competitors, more manoeuvres and passes between skaters, and a faster start; short track blades need to facilitate such characteristics in a more specialized way. Compared to regular skates (hockey and figure skates), short track blades are longer with a smaller radius, thereby facilitating longer contact with the ice and a stronger push; blades “cups”are moveable, and may be adjusted according to the needs of the skater while taking strength into consideration. The blade tube must be sealed off on both ends and the blade runners must be round on both ends with a minimum radius of 10 millimetres. When skating, the blade must be firmly secured to the boot in two places. Competitive skaters sharpen their skates after every training and/or competition session, learn how to sharpen your own skates here.

短道速滑的冰刀與大道速滑（速度滑冰）的冰刀雖然從外觀上看有較大的區別，但其結構卻是基本相同的。短道速滑的賽道有許多彎道、傾斜角度大。一場比賽的選手人數較多，比賽時選手躲閃的次數多，滑跑的速度快，這就要求冰刀能夠適應比賽的特點。和普通冰刀相比，短道速滑的冰刀更長，弧度更小，這種設計使得蹬冰更有力量; 刀托是可移動的，選手可以以本人滑行需求和蹬冰力量自行調節刀刃的位置。冰刀管必須是封閉的，刀根必須是圓弧形。最小半徑為10毫米。刀管最少有兩點固定在鞋上，沒有可動的部分。 精英短道速滑運動員平時會在每一次訓練或比賽之後磨一次刀，可在這個連結了解如何自行磨冰刀。 

Short track speed skating boots and long track speed skating boots are similar, however, short track boots have a taller cuff, a firm sole and heel (typically made of carbon fiber), and a leather covering for all other areas. This boot design increases the stability of the boot and resistance to change during high speeds.

短道速滑的冰鞋與長道速滑的冰鞋比較相似，不過它的鞋腰更高，鞋底、前鞋幫、後跟兩側都是硬性材質，其他部位為皮製。這樣冰鞋更具穩定性，滑跑時的力量更大。

As cut-related injuries used to be common in competition, the ISU decided after years of observation that the most common bodily areas for injury included the neck, abdominal core, armpits, hips, lower arms, hands, and knees. From 7/1/2003, the ISU required all athletes in competition to wear a cut-resistant skin-suit to protect themselves from cut-related injuries.

由於經常在比賽中發生運動員受傷的事件，因此在經過多年的觀察後，國際滑聯研究認為，短道速滑運動員高危險區域包括頸部、腹股部、腋部、臀部、下臂、手部、膝蓋。所以國際滑聯從2003年7月1日起，要求所有運動員在參加比賽的時候，必須要身穿防切割服，以保護自己的安全。

Short track speed skating athletes use a hard plastic helmet to protect themselves from injury in the case of a serious crash. Short track speed skating helmets must comply with current ASTM guidelines and should not have an outward protrusion. 

短道速滑選手使用硬塑料頭盔來保護自己，以免遭撞擊所致的傷害。短道速滑安全頭盔應符合現行的ASTM標準。頭盔必須有一個規則的形狀不能有突起。

Cut-resistance is the top priority for gloves in short track speed skating, with waterproof functions being the second priority. One unique part for short track speed skating gloves is that on the left hand, all five fingers will have “tips” made of plastic or carbon fiber. These “tips” reduce friction with the ice when pivoting in the corners.

短道速滑運動員的手套主要以防切割為主，其次兼顧防水性能。短道速滑手套還有一個特點，就是運動員的左手五個手指都會粘有樹脂或膠質的手指扣，目的是運動員在彎道扶冰的過程中減少扶冰摩擦力。

Neck guards and ankle guards protect the athlete’s neck and ankle areas from cut-related injuries, their material is made of Kevlar or other light, cut-resistant material.

護頸和護踝的主要作用是保護運動員的頸部和踝關節部分，他們的材質都為防切割、防刺穿的防切割材料製作而成。

Shin guards are placed under the skin suit below the knee to protect the shin. Most shin guards are interchangeable with the ones typically used in soccer.

護腿板主要是放在防切割服膝關節下帶有軟墊部位，用來保護脛骨。目前大多數護腿板都是來自於足球中的護腿板.

Skaters may wear goggles or glasses while skating as long as the goggles/glasses are secured to the ears (no loose glasses or goggles). Many skaters choose to wear sporting glasses to prevent drying of the eyes while skating.

短道速滑運動員可以配戴固定性的風鏡或眼鏡上冰滑行（不許配戴疏鬆的風鏡及眼鏡）。短道速滑運動員經常為了防止眼睛因風吹變乾燥會配戴運動眼鏡。