Tuuk lightspeed to Tuuk custom +?

[tyler33 0]

I am wondering if I switched to tuuk custom +'s (currently have lightspeeds on my grafs) would I be able to get used to them pretty fast? Whats the real difference between the lightspeeds and the custom +'s. I read that the lightspeeds are actually higher? Anyways one of my friends told me that there exactly the same.

Im asking because I have size 9W grafs right now, and there getting a bit small, so I got some 9.5W grafs from my cousin. Anyways they should be here on the 10th. But I asked my cousin what size holder they needed and he said that they said 288mm on the bottom of the holder.

I can not stand the cobra holders, and my cousin suprisinlgy didn't get them replaced with lightspeeds, because he has them on all of his other skates. So I wanted to just swap holders but now I found out there different sizes. I know that I cant put the 288 on the 280s. But I was wondering can I put the 280 on the 288s? If not then I might have to buy some new lightspeeds I guess, but someone can give me a really good deal on tuuk custom +s. Thats why I asked about the difference between the lightspeed and the tuuk holder.

Another question I had is there a noticable weight between the holders? My LHS told me that the lightspeeds are A LOT lighter than just the regular tuuks.

Thanks for any help or input.

[Keith 0]

Lightspeeds are taller, lighter and a bit stiffer.

[Chadd 916]

I have lightspeeds and Custom+ in my hands right now, there is a slight difference in weight but once you put them on skates, teh difference is hard to tell by hand let alone on your feet.

I would avoid putting the 280s on the skates, it's not a good idea. You won't get any benefit from the shorter steel and could experience some problems.

The Lightspeeds are actually taller, otherwise they are similar in profile and rocker.

[tyler33 0]

Alright, so they should be pretty easy to get used to and feel like my lightspeeds.

I guess I'll give the tuuk custom +'s a shot.

[tyler33 0]

It turns out that the tuuks I can get for cheap are actually tuuk +'s. Not tuuk custom +'s. What is the real difference between the 2? I know its something with the steel, but I don't remember for sure. Is it that the steel loses its edge faster because it has different materials in it? Thanks guys.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

No difference at all.

Actually the steel in Tuuk + is better IMO...if it's the Canadian steel.

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

I heard that the lightspeeds break more than the Tuuk +.

[tyler33 0]

Alright guys, thanks for all your help. I can't wait to try out the tuuk +'s. Who knows maybe I'll like them more than lightspeeds.

[Edge 0]

I havent seen a case that the actual holder of the Lightspeed broke, just the perferated steel, I have used both, not a huge difference, the lightspeeds do feel a bit taller that's it.

[Chadd 916]

The first batch of Lightspeeds had some problems with breakage. They will still break more often than Custom+'s but not as much as prolites.