Easton vs Graf

[prokennex 0]

I searched for this but couldn't find anything. If there is a post for it, please direct me.

I am skating in an Easton C12, which is a SMU for Source for Sports here in Canada. I think it is similar to the 1200C. I recently purchased a pair of Graf Supra G35s as my Eastons were showing signs of wear and I got the Grafs at a great price.

When I went to skate on the Grafs, I could hardly move and it was as if I was learning to skate again. I have had Grafs before, 703's and 709's, and both times I came from Bauers and experienced no problems changing over. Are Eastons and Grafs at opposite ends with regards to pitch and boot design??? The Grafs feel fine when I wear them around the house but not when I get on the ice. I even had them rockered and still had the same issues.

All the posts I read were about the difference between Cobra holders and Tuuks, so if anyone has info on Cobras vs Easton holders, or Easton vs Graf in general I would appreciate it.

[rmnyi 0]

I went from CCM vectors to Graf 709's and the first time out on the Graf's felt really strange. The pitch was more noticeable than I thought it would be but now I love it. By the 2nd or 3rd time out on the Grafs, they felt fine. The pitch of the skate made me more aware of my stance and I started bending more at the knees. My balance and stride benefited greatly from the Graf's.

[Luckystrike 0]

I switch back and forth from 709's and Z-airs and don't notice much of a diff in pitch but I might just be too brain damaged to notice

[maverick81 0]

In my opinion and experience the Graf Cobra's are pitched a smidgen more than the Razors. They both have a heavy lean foward. However, when skating on the Cobras, I felt much more steel in my heel than the parabolic. Visually I would describe the Easton Steel to be more of a U shaped where as the Cobra Steel seemed more linear shaped like a ramp. I was going from Comp Z Airs to G35s then, I just gave up with the Cobras and mounted the Razor holders on the G35s... Much better

[Law Goalie 147]

Graf's factory radius is 11' - don't know about Easton.

[TBLfan 25]

I believe Easton is 9'

[duch 0]

Grafs have a very forward, agressive lean to them so you skate on the balls of your feet, In their opinon it gives a player better balance and agility on the ice. Eastons have a forward lean just slightly more than a CCM skate.. CCM have what is called a neutral profile which essentially means you are on a fairly straight level blade. Going from CCM to Grafs you get the feeling your skating on your toes. In my opinion yes it's great for agility but I question the balance isssue. I personally find the balance better on a CCM or Easton skate but that is probably personal preference.

[ntwusc 62]

I recently switched from Easton Synergy's to 703's, and it was not nearly the ordeal many here make it out to be. I think the little discomfort I felt was psychological from reading about how hard the switch would be.

[duch 0]

It's not nearly as difficult to switch from an Easton skate to a Graf as it is to go from a Nike/Bauer to a Graf. With a Nike/Bauer you have a more on your heel profile and going to a Graf os almost traumatic because your going onto your toes. You're going from one extreme to another.

[Chadd 916]

Easton 1200, Graf 703, 709 and G35 all fit very differently, are you sure the current skates are a good fit?

[Andoy 5]

Easton 1200, Graf 703, 709 and G35 all fit very differently, are you sure the current skates are a good fit?

I was thinking the same thing.

[Law Goalie 147]

I just assumed he was crazy.