Holder Size

[caris16 0]

So I recently bought a pair of Vapor XXXX at the Ducks Equipment sale. I tried both skates on and they felt fine, but when I got home and checked out the actual sizing, one skate was a 1/4 to 1/2 size larger. They feel fine on my feet because my right foot is slightly larger than my left, but the holders are different sizes.

I haven't tried them yet, but will this have a large impact on my skating? If so, what can I do to correct this potential problem?

[Shayno 1]

Are you sure the skates have different sized holders? I have custom skates with the left skate being a quarter size larger than the right, and my holders are same size.......I think?.......

[caris16 0]

When I was finally able to do a real thorough fitting, I noticed that the holder on the larger skate was larger. It's longer and also seems to feel a little higher, but that could be due to the runners. There was a bit more steel on the larger holder.

[shotty 7]

this is the risk (not really though) of buying from an equipment sale. they were either salvaged at the last minute by the eqm who just threw on the nearest holder he could find, OR the player was testing out different lengths in practice (i'm not sure how much sense that makes, but you never know). i couldn't see why the player would go with a longer holder on a skate that is only 1/4 - 1/2 size bigger, as holders change on the whole, not the half... unless one is, say for example, 9.5 and the other is 9.75 or 10. then it makes a little more sense.

either way, its just a matter of trying them out and if they feel funny, buy a match to the holder that feels better.

[caris16 0]

Actually, the skates belonged to two different players. But at the sale they were grouped together as a pair. That's my own stupid fault for not checking. At the very very worst, I'm out $25 so it's not really a big deal.

But I have a league starting up soon and needed some new skates. I'll give it a try. But if it's weird, is it possible to attach two different sized holders on a skate? I'd imagine the holes would be close together.

[Shayno 1]

Skate in them......if they work, great.........If not, throw em in the closet! Thier 2 different skates, I would not mess around with putting a smaller holder on........but that's me....not for $25 skates anyway.

Good luck!

[chippa13 1844]

Personally, I wouldn't skate in them as is. Skating on two different size holders/blades could cause problems in your stride or worse.

[hockeyfan77 0]

I would at least try them out once. And hey, like you said, at the very worst you're out $25