Turning Rollerblades back to skates, need holder for Graf G5

[ac921ol 0]

I have a 9.5 Graf G5 with Mission Magnesium roller blade holder on it, I am getting back in to Ice hockey and want to turn them back in to Ice skates, I lost the Cobra holders years ago, and am looking for a new ice set-up.

I believe the Graf Cobra is size 280mm, but I am not certain, I am looking for the tuuk LS2 or something along those lines, what do you guys suggest. I am located in arlngton VA and will be getting them installed at Kettler Ice rink, if any of you know the rink, hoping they do a good job there.

where can I get the best price for the LS2 and what size do I need for a 9.5 or should I just go back and buy a cobra and call it a day?

Thanks people.

[MThockeydad 469]

Hit eBay, often used holders there. Might have to buy new steel.

[strosedefence34 179]

depends on the width of your skate if you are in a D width or Regular 280 should do it. If you're a EE or Wide you would want a 288. As MThockeydad suggested ebay isn't a bad place to look.

[ac921ol 0]

When I look up tuuk 280, I don't find much other then 1 pair at $60 without steel. Also it states size 280 size 9

[ac921ol 0]

What's a good price for holders and steal?

[MThockeydad 469]

Good price is $50-60 for the pair, holders + steel.

Retail is about $90 ($50 for the steel, $40-50 for the holders).

Example:

Here's $25 for the steel:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bauer-LS2-280-/251425034932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8a1992b4

$50 for the holder:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bauer-Lightspeed-Holder-Size280-Fits-Size-9-9-5-Skates-One-Pair-White-/171062449693?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d41dd61d

Grab the steel, watch for a better deal on some used holders.

If you're willing to run the older Custom +, there are some very low prices on eBay. You could put together a set for $30-40.

280 Cobra holders fo' cheap:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Graf-Cobra-NT-3000-Ice-Skate-Blade-Holders-Pair-Size-10-288-White-/301024351377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4616731491

And the rivet hole pattern will match your skate boots. Take the savings and buy BlackEdge or STEP runners.

[Buzz_LightBeer 984]

My first recommendation would be to put Graf holders back on, rather than drill a third set of holes in these.