Going from XXXX Skates to X60... or S17

[peck12 1]

Currently skating in Vapor xxxx and in the market for a new pair of skates. The obvious transition would be to pick up a pair of x60s but I used to skate Eastons and wouldn't mind trying out the s17s (especially with the light weight). Has anyone made this transition? The main thing I'm a little hesitant about is the height of the Easton boot (I'm 5'9"). I'm a quick and agile skater and don't want the higher boot to hurt my quick and tight turns.

From what I remember the fits are pretty similar... am I right on this? Also, I like the tuuk holders better than the razor bladz but can go either way I guess... the boot will have to be drilled to put LS2s on an Easton boot right?

The $100 less price tag on the Eastons is nice too... although with the APX replacing the x60 maybe the x60's price will drop.

Thanks for the help guys.

[dayroc 0]

Currently skating in Vapor xxxx and in the market for a new pair of skates. The obvious transition would be to pick up a pair of x60s but I used to skate Eastons and wouldn't mind trying out the s17s (especially with the light weight). Has anyone made this transition? The main thing I'm a little hesitant about is the height of the Easton boot (I'm 5'9"). I'm a quick and agile skater and don't want the higher boot to hurt my quick and tight turns.

From what I remember the fits are pretty similar... am I right on this? Also, I like the tuuk holders better than the razor bladz but can go either way I guess... the boot will have to be drilled to put LS2s on an Easton boot right?

The $100 less price tag on the Eastons is nice too... although with the APX replacing the x60 maybe the x60's price will drop.

Thanks for the help guys.

i went from bauer`s to eastons, took me a while to get adjusted to the higher heel.

[Krev 86]

I went from Vapor XX's to the Easton 1300C's, and put Tuuks on 'em. So, that transition is durable, but get whatever skates fit you better, be it Easton's or Bauer's.

And yes, you can put Tuuks on Easton's if you do indeed end up with them.

[slapshot17 0]

I went from Vapor XX to Easton 1500's. I couldn't stand the Razor Bladz II holders, so I swapped them for Tuuks. One Hundred times better. The Easton skates felt good on my feet, but when I went back to Bauer X:60's this year it kind of felt like coming home. I missed the feel of Bauers. That being said, everyone is different. Whatever is comfortable and you feel gives you the best performance is the skate for you.

[skarbro 0]

I'm just a little taller than you and I have the S17's. I'm all about being agile and quick. They don't hinder that part of my game at all.

Above all, fit is the most important thing.

Incidentally a lot of people seem to prefer Tuuks - why?

[Krev 86]

I'm just a little taller than you and I have the S17's. I'm all about being agile and quick. They don't hinder that part of my game at all.

Above all, fit is the most important thing.

Incidentally a lot of people seem to prefer Tuuks - why?

Better holder than Easton's Razr.

[adalbort 1]

Better holder than Easton's Razr.

In What sense? Can you elaborate more?

[skarbro 0]

Yeah can you elaborate?

[interpathway 9]

The RazrBlade holder has holes drilled that match up with the TUUK Custom + series, not the Lightspeed series. Those will require the drilling of new holes into the S17's carbon, a potential huge problem.

People prefer the TUUK's for many reasons. Familiarity, a good amount of flex, stability, pitch, etc.

I currently use the stock RazrBlade holders on my S15's. Just fine, no reason to change them.

[adam14 182]

Common complaints are that the steel is very soft on Eastons, I've shattered 2 sets, 1 perforated and 1 non perforated, and the holders themselves are also a very soft plastic.

[peck12 1]

The RazrBlade holder has holes drilled that match up with the TUUK Custom + series, not the Lightspeed series. Those will require the drilling of new holes into the S17's carbon, a potential huge problem.

Ok, I thought that's what the deal was with putting Tuuks on Easton Skates.

Thanks

[Chadd 916]

Common complaints are that the steel is very soft on Eastons, I've shattered 2 sets, 1 perforated and 1 non perforated, and the holders themselves are also a very soft plastic.

soft steel bends, hard steel shatters

[dayroc 0]

You are comparing completely two different animals, these two models are as opposite as night and day. Different pitch, different forward flex, different fit, so of course different feel on the ice. As for lightweight skates, one could make the argument that lighter is not always better, as with lighter stick blades, lighter golf clubs and lighter tennis racket (Federer uses much heavier racket then most players) so key word is balanced not light. The less space between the foot and the inside boot the lighter your skate will feel. Agility will come from the material at the top of the skate, so you can have very high cut boot as long as the top 1" of the boot edge is soft material so you can flex thru it laterally, good example is figure skates. So in this case both models are not super soft at the top, but Easton is slightly softer. Easton also has a more upright pitch then Vapor, so in this particular case it would be easier to make Easton more aggressive then to make Vapor more upright.

Cheers.

Sorry i still dont get what the difference is between skate holders.

I`m skating on 1500s with the stock skate holders....

[peck12 1]

Just as different sticks and skates have different feels, the same holds true for holders and steel. Some holders are softer, harder, or more or less flexible along with steel being hard or soft. So different combos just give you a different feel under your feet. It's all about personal preference... but it seems the general census is more skaters lean towards Tuuks.

[eric42434224 1]

Just as different sticks and skates have different feels, the same holds true for holders and steel. Some holders are softer, harder, or more or less flexible along with steel being hard or soft. So different combos just give you a different feel under your feet. It's all about personal preference... but it seems the general census is more skaters lean towards Tuuks.

If you arent having problems with the easton holder, dont change. If you are having issues with the steel, just order the solid easton steel. Drilling new holes in the easton skates is exposing yourself to potential problems. This was exactly what JR recommended .