LS2 vs. E-Pro

[markush 12]

Does anyone have experiences in comparing the LS2 (used in vapor XXXX for example) vs. the E-Pro (used in Rbk 9k for example) ?

[beerleaguecaptain 1004]

I went from thr E-Pro to the LS2. I was vervous about making the switch but I love the LS2 and I'm very happy. Feels a bit more solid yet I get more feel. Definatley more manueverable.

[adam14 182]

i think the Epro has more forward tilt to them then LS2's, but dont quote me on that, all i know is the tilt is very noticable for first time users.

[interpathway 9]

Went from LS (Graf Ultra G3s) to E-Pro's (9K) and wish I had brought the holders with me. Definitely a LS guy.

[markush 12]

Regarding acceleration / speed ... they felt the same?

[interpathway 9]

Yeah, minimal difference at best favoring the LS. What I really liked about the LS was its stiffness. Very, very rigid.

[markush 12]

Is there an option for ordering the Rbk 9k with the LS? Or is this skate quite outlined to go with the E-Pro ?

Is the performance of the LS and E-Pro quite similar? I realised a real difference in performance between the Tuuk Custom+ and the LS. Is there the same difference on the E-Pro too?

[aarondevera 0]

No, CCM/Reebok uses the E-Pro exclusively. If you want to switch out to LS2's, you'll have to make the switch after you purchase your 9Ks. I'm actually using BOTH holders at the moment: E-Pros on my Pro Tacks and LS2s on my Vector 10.0SEs. Both have been profiled to relatively the same-shaped steel. I've noticed that the LS2 is slightly more rigid than the E-Pro, but the E-Pro certainly felt stiffer than the Custom +.

[epstud74 24]

I like the Custom + and E-Pro holders more so than the LS2, but that is just a personal preference. I feel like I'm on rails when I'm using the LS2.

[raygunpk 0]

Wow I didn't even know holders had a difference in stiffness. Would a beginner-intermediate skater even notice a change?

[aarondevera 0]

The stiffness doesn't have as much to do with the material of the holder as it does with the holder's design. Holders like the LS2 and the E-Pro are torsionally stiff because they've got the appropriate shape in the appropriate places to be more rigid. Kinda like a well-built woman.

The LS2Power is, of course an exception, since's it's made from Lexan.

[interpathway 9]

No, CCM/Reebok uses the E-Pro exclusively.

You could theoretically order them custom (JR mentioned that CCM/RBK is working on a new custom order form) without any holes in the soles, and plop on your own holder of choice.

edit: raygunpk-It is more a weight issue. Heavier skaters will notice differences between the LS and E-Pro. Being only 150, both feel pretty similar, but I do notice a difference between those two and the TUUK C/C+.

[Monty22 835]

I used the Prolite3/E-Pro holders for a long time, and I wish I would have switched to LS holders sooner. I definitely prefer the Tuuks.

[kovey10 0]

I used the Prolite3/E-Pro holders for a long time, and I wish I would have switched to LS holders sooner. I definitely prefer the Tuuks.

Same here, I skated in CCMs the RBKs my whole life with Prolite 3 and E-Pros. Then about 2-3 years ago I bought a pair of One90s and swtiched to the LS2 holders and I fell in love. If I went back to a CCM or RBK skate I would certainly switch to the LS2 holders, I feel more comfortable in them and overall I think I skate better in them.

[boganz45 0]

Got LS2s on my One90s and Vector 10s - just like it best. Later,

[Chappie 0]

Is there any modding that needs to be done to fit LS2's on ccm/rbk boots, or can you just switch them out?

[Monty22 835]

^^ Holes have to be drilled in the skate outsole.