From 280 to 272 tuuk

[icedog76 0]

Hi all,

I used to have vapor xxx (30) with a 280mm holder and blades.

In the new Vapor xxxx (40) however I have gone down a size so the length of the blades is shorter 272 mm than what I'm accustomed to.

For those of you who have gone down a length , how did it affect your skating, balance, etc...

Thanks !!!

icedog76

[JGraz15 55]

I did...I always have had a 272 holder size on my skates...in my XXXX's I wear a 7.5 and I think the holder is a 263. Does that sounds right?

At any rate, my holder dropped down a size in my XXXX's.

[icedog76 0]

I did...I always have had a 272 holder size on my skates...in my XXXX's I wear a 7.5 and I think the holder is a 263. Does that sounds right?

At any rate, my holder dropped down a size in my XXXX's.

Did it affect your skating?

[hapamatt122 0]

I went from 272 down to 263 on the XXV, and no it didn't affect my skating. coming from custom+ I had to get used to the ls2 holder but I don't think the length of the steel was a problem.

[Gongshow11 1]

doesnt affect skating at all. its all relative. i went from 272 to 263...just get a radius and ull be good

[Ankles 3]

Blade size is relative to boot size. If you are wearing the correct size boot, then the smaller blade should not affect your skating. Just get the same grind you had on your old steel and you'll be good to go.

[icedog76 0]

ok thanks for your replies

[Hockeydog 8]

I had to get used to the ls2 holder but I don't think the length of the steel was a problem.

If I understand correctly the LS2 holders blade length if effectively longer than the size stamped on the holder. I think a 272 LS2 has the same amount of blade as a non LS Tuuk 280, at least it seems like it when I hold the two side by side. Experts correct me if I am wrong.