Graf Cobra Holder Sizing

[rachael7 1]

Quick question regarding Graf Cobra holders and steel. I've got a set in the shop for which I need to order steel, but I couldn't find the size marking on the holder for some reason. The skate is size 9.5, and the steel measures about 11 3/4" tip to tip. Anyone know what size that would be? 11 3/4" is 298mm, so would these be a size 296 steel? Seems a logical guess, but I was hoping someone either knew or could measure a set for me so I could be sure before I ordered them in. Thanks!

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

8.5's take a 272, so a 280 should fit a 9.5. Check the rear pillar of the skate, adjacent to the mounting screws, the size should be on it.

[rachael7 1]

8.5's take a 272, so a 280 should fit a 9.5. Check the rear pillar of the skate, adjacent to the mounting screws, the size should be on it.

That is of course, the first place I looked - where it is on every holder I've ever seen. But neither holder on this pair was marked there or anywhere else. Any chance you could measure the length of the steel on your 272s?

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

I'm pretty sure it is a 280 as well.

The markings are very easy to miss. They are on the actual tower, not the plate.

[rachael7 1]

Thanks, JR and Buzz. I'll order in the 280s and give it a shot.