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Title: DLX Shapes
Post by: Christian Alexander on April 09, 2015, 11:12:25 AM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 09, 2015, 11:24:39 AM
You guys have a few unicorns:

8.43x32.57 14.75/15" WB - great shape but always hard to find
(the 8.38x35.56 could stand to use the same WB instead of being shorter)

8.18"x31.84" so few models use this, one of my favs if not THE favorite shape.

8.28x (love this width but the lengths are either short with 14"WB or 32" (never seen a 32" it's in the new AH drop)

I'd love to see some 8.2/8.28"x31.5/31.75 with 14.25/.35 WBs
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on April 09, 2015, 11:32:41 AM



8.28x (love this width but the lengths are either short with 14"WB or 32" (never seen a 32" it's in the new AH drop)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: lilboosie on April 09, 2015, 11:36:22 AM
make a board shape resembling a magic carpet
magic carpet ride

magikarp-et
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: IanBZHD on April 09, 2015, 11:50:01 AM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
I believe Lenny already covered my desires by saying shorter/wider boards are in the process of being made, but...

I'd love to see an 8.5x32 or 8.5x32.2, along with 8.38x32. I like wide, but shorter boards. The 8.5x32.56~~ shape that's out feels a little too long for me.
Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on April 09, 2015, 11:52:49 AM
That shaped Raney Beres Deck is almost perfect. Love to see it with a longer wheelbase. Ideally 14.75".

More boards in the 8.75" range with a slight taper, shovel nose and square tail...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on April 09, 2015, 11:59:33 AM
More symmetrical options.  Ishod's twin tail is great but it would be nice to see other sizes along with a more full nose/tail.  Almost like a twin nose instead of the twin tail

This would be my dream shape - 8.25 x 32 w/14.38 wb and twin R1 noses
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 09, 2015, 12:05:44 PM
That shaped Raney Beres Deck is almost perfect. Love to see it with a longer wheelbase. Ideally 14.75".

More boards in the 8.75" range with a slight taper, shovel nose and square tail...

Agreed.

Dig this shape (same as the dos lunas?) but it's too short:
(https://longboardskateboards.s3.amazonaws.com/attachments/24776/product_thumb.jpg?1403902181)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on April 09, 2015, 12:19:47 PM
I'm pretty short, so it'd be cool to see an 8.125 with a short WB

Less than 14' WB would be amazing

Crailtap does it and it works fantastically, Also doesn't hurt that Guy and MJ ride them

The Crailtap shape is called GO28
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fukkboyslim on April 09, 2015, 12:46:45 PM
I liked to see some 8.5s that are 31.8 in length.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: m477 on April 09, 2015, 01:11:07 PM
I have no complaints with DLX boards, they're great but if you want to split hairs how about an 8.25x32.56? I know you already have the 8.38x32.56 but I prefer a longer 8.25.  Very few companies make a longer 8.25
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: CINCINNATI on April 09, 2015, 01:37:11 PM
More boards in the 8.75" range with a slight taper, shovel nose and square tail...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on April 09, 2015, 02:42:58 PM
i personally love my 8.28 x31.7 grant taylor
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Noble Experiment on April 09, 2015, 03:37:27 PM
A shorter 8.5 that's a bit on the mellower side.
Something similar to the baker B16 shape. If you guys made AH decks in a shape like that, I promise you it would be all I would ride from now on.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on April 09, 2015, 05:45:16 PM
(http://sohimages.com/images/images_soh/10021194d-2.jpg)

This was one of my favorite DLX shapes. It was from the Real Ace Edition. 8.6 at the widest with a double -drilled nose, 14.5" or 15" wheelbase.  Slight taper, square tail and Shovel nose. Would love to see more double-drilled boards like this.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hsggreen on April 09, 2015, 07:15:08 PM
2nd that double nose idea.

Currently riding a gonz model with that kraken shape and I love it

DLX rules thank you
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Spitfire4life on April 09, 2015, 08:48:15 PM
My friend gave me his old WKND shaped board and it had the nicest shape. It was 8.5x32 but it has a really long wheelbase. If you guys made a similar shape to this, I would be so happy. The squarish tail was so stable for popping, going back to a rounded tail was really hard. Perfect tranny board in my opinion.

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=WKPENC85DK-2.jpg&nw=800)

Also more boards in the 8.43 shape would be amazing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on April 09, 2015, 09:40:16 PM
I always love the actual shape of most of the deluxe "shaped" boards, but feel the dimensions aren't functional outside of the cruiser category. 14.5-14.75 are realistic wheelbases for boards between 8.5-8.9 with functional nose(7/7.125) and tail(6.5/6.6) lengths.
Boards like the max schaaf 4q and worrest highway were awesome but had strange disproportionate measurements. A 14.38 wheelbase on a 9.5 wide board is strange, and the schaaf had a 6.3 long tail and it felt like my foot wood fall off or that my board was more vertical than was comfortable when I went to pop anything.
Just A few thoughts, the double wheelbase is an under used concept too.
(http://sohimages.com/images/images_soh/10021194d-2.jpg)

This was one of my favorite DLX shapes. It was from the Real Ace Edition. 8.6 at the widest with a double -drilled nose, 14.5" or 15" wheelbase.  Slight taper, square tail and Shovel nose. Would love to see more double-drilled boards like this.
I also loved this shape and the thicker board.
Had a few of this one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: obZen on April 09, 2015, 10:35:31 PM
If I had my way,   I'd like the 8.38 to be 32"/14.38" wheelbase. I've found that width to be perfect, but the extra half inch or so makes it just a little long for my preference. But otherwise, your 8.25x32 does the job more than well enough.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Doughboy on April 10, 2015, 06:26:37 AM
I'd really like an 8.5 and 8.38 that is the exact same length as the 8.25 DLX shape. 14.25 wheelbase instead of 14.38 with the leftover 1/8 of an inch from the wheelbase evenly added to the nose and tail lengths. The 8.25 DLX shape is almost perfect and I've skated a giant stack of them, I'd just prefer it to be an 8.5 or 8.38 and have an 1/8 inch shorter wheelbase. That's just my 2 cents and my thoughts about what I think I'd be most comfortable skating.

I'd also like to add that I really dig DLX products and I think that the overall vibe of the company and the legacy that DLX has built in skateboarding is great. Thanks for all the great work through all the years DLX! :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: drunk guy on April 10, 2015, 06:58:33 AM
more tapered tails  ;) love the wood but the tails are always to big.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Big Baby Jesus on April 10, 2015, 11:42:40 AM
No real suggestions although I'd like to see double noses too.

On a side note, I think it's dope how active DLX is on these boards. Says a lot about the company asking for direct feedback from customers. Most in the industry seem to treat slap like its a horrible thing, want no involvement, and seem to get butthurt over all of us. Props to DLX for not being pussies!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 10, 2015, 02:14:10 PM
I'm not a fan of double noses or double tails. Ideally you have a hybrid, something between a nose and tail in size and shape.

What I really want, that I simply cannot find (yet) is a squaresih popsicle

take tails like these, round them just a little more and use it as the nose and tail.
(http://media.virbcdn.com/cdn_images/resize_1024x1024/e8/d6f707607a0444b3-ShapeGuide-InfoCards-12.png)
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_53853_FlipSkateboardsRoweleyGloryDeck1.jpg)

Black label has great tails on their shapes but ALL their boards have that skinny ass 90s nose shape (which I never rode even back then).

The knockout shape is close
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Narcissus on April 10, 2015, 02:39:26 PM
+1 8.18 shorty

Drehobl shield board from 2005 = best ever. Also, that was the golden age of Krooked graphics.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: themanwhomakes on April 10, 2015, 02:42:43 PM
Never thought i woukd get to voice my opinion on something like this, so here goes nothing. I was riding the 8.5 krookeds and reals for the longest time. I think there should be a 32 inch version (possibly even between 31.5, or 31.84) with a slightly mellower/smaller nose and the same tails. Maybe make it an 8.4.  Im riding the ishod twin tip at the moment and it is truly an eye opening experience. I never thought i would size down again but i love this board to death.

In summary: The tails on the 8.25 and 8.5 are perfect, but i think the noses need to be scaled down slightly and made a bit more tail like. I would like to see more boards in the 8.25 to 8.5 range, and i would like them to be in between 31.84 and 32.  I think 8.38 or 8.4 x 32 would be a good place to start.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on April 11, 2015, 12:52:50 AM
Maybe some kind of 90's popsicle shape would be cool??

I think Tired makes one. Would be fun.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Beer Keg Peg Leg on April 11, 2015, 02:14:26 AM
Just tell generator to give you pass ports shapes
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on April 11, 2015, 04:52:23 AM
Don't shorten the wheelbases!! Those are my favorite shapes!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Noble Experiment on April 11, 2015, 05:23:25 AM
Aside from the suggestions I mentioned earlier, I'm currently skating a board that's 8.5 x 32, with a 14.25 wheelbase and with a tail and nose that are really close to being the same in size and steepness, with the nose just being a tad bit bigger. It's one of the best feeling boards I've had in a while. It feels really comfortable and everything just seems to work on it. If you guys made something similar that'd be cool. I know there's already a few of you in here suggesting an 8.5 that's on the shorter side, I'm right there with ya on that one, hah.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: metsuri on April 11, 2015, 10:22:31 AM
That Nick Dompierre board from the Gaming Experience series a few years back was perfect. I had 3 of those in a row. It was 8.18 and it was long, might have been 32.56 and it had a big round nose. I loved that shape and I've had probably a dozen different 8.18 wide DLX decks since then but I've never come across one exactly like that.

I can find a picture of that series on google image search but the Dompierre board is the only one with measurements cut out of the picture.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Spitfire4life on April 11, 2015, 10:46:07 AM
Also, that Ishod Buttery Slick board with the square tail looked really good, but it was way too small. That shape, in something like 8.5x32.5 would be amazing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on April 11, 2015, 11:56:07 AM
Would be cool to see a larger slick board, maybe even shaped.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: troy on April 11, 2015, 12:09:58 PM
This is another reason why dlx rules! I would like to see more 8.1, 8.12, and most definitely 8.18
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Randozzi on April 11, 2015, 03:39:16 PM
the 8.25x32ish Krooked Mat O'Brien graphic board i'm skating now is great, just wish it was a little flatter. not sure if that's anything you cats can change but it's a great shape that i hope stays in the Deluxe/Krooked line-up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on April 11, 2015, 08:29:53 PM
8.06 twin shape, but twin noses. make some real steep and deep concaves aswell.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: toque on April 11, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
PLEASE KEEP THE 8.43 x 32.57 SHAPE (Or make it slightly longer in WB and total length) AND PLEASE RELEASE SOME KROOKED GRAPHICS ON THAT SHAPE. THANKS!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Witcheshit on April 11, 2015, 08:48:56 PM
(http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lakknv68se1qduuxh.jpg)

(https://webringjustice.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/jason_adams_elephant_brand_skateboards.jpg)

Something like these (I don't know the dimensions of the Jason Adams elephant brand boards though).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boomhauer on April 11, 2015, 09:13:17 PM
A lot of people asking for longer boards so I gotta add to the shorter boards request. really like the 8.12 x 31.25 and the 8.28 x 31.7 boards are cool, more of that would be nice. would like to try some shorter 8.25+ boards with shorter wheelbases around 14" too.

DLX the shit for the reaching out to the consumers like this.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Spitfire4life on April 11, 2015, 09:47:04 PM
All hail Cardiel DLXSF
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: dillanharp on April 11, 2015, 10:02:09 PM
The Phanner "better luck next time" 8.25 x whatever it was. Favorite boards in recent years.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on April 11, 2015, 10:41:11 PM
Also the 8.5 x 32.18 shape with the 14.38 wb has a really tapered tail
Would be cool to see an 8.5 with a 14.5 wb and a more full tail.
Also using mellower molds would be great for brands beyond real.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glue Reed on April 12, 2015, 12:32:21 PM
Also the 8.5 x 32.18 shape with the 14.38 wb has a really tapered tail
Would be cool to see an 8.5 with a 14.5 wb and a more full tail.
Also using mellower molds would be great for brands beyond real.


I second this. 8.5 x 32.5 with a 14.5 wheelbase seems perfect. I really dug that Real wrecking crew with the bee on the bottom, just thought it was a little too wide on the front foot. 

Also make some Krookeds in the 8.62 please!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: magnegro on April 12, 2015, 05:19:28 PM
Had a Mike Anderson 8.12 Happy Joy board a couple years ago. Loved that shape! I would love to see more 8.18's and shorter wheelbases as well
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on April 12, 2015, 08:41:50 PM


Also make some Krookeds in the 8.62 please!

Yeah the 8.6/ 14.75" WB is another DLX favorite of mine.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on June 08, 2016, 11:44:51 AM
Bump for a new idea. Also, somebody started a thread about the 90's football shapes that I think mentioned earlier in this thread.

A full shaped twin tail board. They look pretty full shaped as they are, but I haven't ridden a full shape Real yet, so I can't really tell the difference.

Maybe twin tails in different sizes besides 8.3??

Also, because of the other thread I started, some dipped boards. White, or any color really except black.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on June 08, 2016, 11:59:07 AM
Bump for a new idea. Also, somebody started a thread about the 90's football shapes that I think mentioned earlier in this thread.

A full shaped twin tail board. They look pretty full shaped as they are, but I haven't ridden a full shape Real yet, so I can't really tell the difference.

Maybe twin tails in different sizes besides 8.3??

Also, because of the other thread I started, some dipped boards. White, or any color really except black.

The DLX twin tails aren't full shape at all but I totally agree with you.  Something along the lines of the Street Plant modern barnyard (symmetrical with 7" nose/tail)-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/steveboston/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steveboston/media/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg.html)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on June 08, 2016, 12:00:10 PM
As long as you guys keep the 8.25 full I promise I won't buy anything else.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: zephyrpatio on June 08, 2016, 12:33:43 PM
Really, really loving the 8.43x32.5 Andrew Allen shapes as of late (I stocked up around the time he quit from AH). I'm six foot and wide shouldered, and this board feels perfect. Giant nose and tail without much taper, and the wheelbase is 14.5 or 14.75 which feels fantastic.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on June 08, 2016, 01:14:39 PM
8.25*32 with 14.38 wheelbase is my favorite right now
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on June 08, 2016, 04:49:51 PM
Anyone skated the DLX 8.28? I think it is only on Anti Hero boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on June 08, 2016, 05:24:17 PM
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Bump for a new idea. Also, somebody started a thread about the 90's football shapes that I think mentioned earlier in this thread.

A full shaped twin tail board. They look pretty full shaped as they are, but I haven't ridden a full shape Real yet, so I can't really tell the difference.

Maybe twin tails in different sizes besides 8.3??

Also, because of the other thread I started, some dipped boards. White, or any color really except black.
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The DLX twin tails aren't full shape at all but I totally agree with you.  Something along the lines of the Street Plant modern barnyard (symmetrical with 7" nose/tail)-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/steveboston/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steveboston/media/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg.html)



Is that the Baryard shape in that pic?? It looks amazing. I think I saw someone post about that shape before. It probably was you. I'm in total agreement. Would be sick to have a shape like that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on June 08, 2016, 09:38:36 PM
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Bump for a new idea. Also, somebody started a thread about the 90's football shapes that I think mentioned earlier in this thread.

A full shaped twin tail board. They look pretty full shaped as they are, but I haven't ridden a full shape Real yet, so I can't really tell the difference.

Maybe twin tails in different sizes besides 8.3??

Also, because of the other thread I started, some dipped boards. White, or any color really except black.
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The DLX twin tails aren't full shape at all but I totally agree with you.  Something along the lines of the Street Plant modern barnyard (symmetrical with 7" nose/tail)-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/steveboston/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steveboston/media/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg.html)


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Is that the Baryard shape in that pic?? It looks amazing. I think I saw someone post about that shape before. It probably was you. I'm in total agreement. Would be sick to have a shape like that.

yup, it's the modern barnyard.  8.375x32 with twin 7" tails.  that likely was me that posted it before :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on June 08, 2016, 09:47:48 PM
(http://www.tactics.com/a/8idy/9/anti-hero-stained-eagle-835-dingbat-shape-skateboard-deck-green-stain.jpg)

This in a bigger size. 8.75"  perhaps with a 14.5" + wheel base and I'll be done... Throw in a double drilled nose and I'll never buy anything else.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on June 08, 2016, 09:55:26 PM
As long as you guys keep the 8.25 full I promise I won't buy anything else.
I'm fucking loving mine so far. I also realllly like the 8.25 x 32 with the 14.38 wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on June 08, 2016, 10:50:18 PM
a 8.62 or a 8.75 shape with a 33 length and maybe a 15 inch wheel base would be dope to try out
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on June 08, 2016, 11:54:09 PM
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Bump for a new idea. Also, somebody started a thread about the 90's football shapes that I think mentioned earlier in this thread.

A full shaped twin tail board. They look pretty full shaped as they are, but I haven't ridden a full shape Real yet, so I can't really tell the difference.

Maybe twin tails in different sizes besides 8.3??

Also, because of the other thread I started, some dipped boards. White, or any color really except black.
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The DLX twin tails aren't full shape at all but I totally agree with you.  Something along the lines of the Street Plant modern barnyard (symmetrical with 7" nose/tail)-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/steveboston/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/steveboston/media/IMG_20151031_075302_zpsg8mzdf4j.jpg.html)


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Is that the Baryard shape in that pic?? It looks amazing. I think I saw someone post about that shape before. It probably was you. I'm in total agreement. Would be sick to have a shape like that.
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yup, it's the modern barnyard.  8.375x32 with twin 7" tails.  that likely was me that posted it before :)

Now that I'm thinking about it, doesn't Program have a board like this?? Don't think it's twin tail though...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Jordick on June 09, 2016, 12:28:14 AM
please change the wheelbase on the 8.06 x 32 to around 14-14.25 please. i would skate nothing but that shape for as long as I could.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Howie on June 09, 2016, 04:58:37 AM
I'm on an 8.25 x 32 Krooked right now and I love it. Just keep making those and I'll be happy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TwisT on June 09, 2016, 06:22:29 AM
I have no complaints with DLX boards, they're great but if you want to split hairs how about an 8.25x32.56? I know you already have the 8.38x32.56 but I prefer a longer 8.25.  Very few companies make a longer 8.25

this
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on June 09, 2016, 07:24:43 AM
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I have no complaints with DLX boards, they're great but if you want to split hairs how about an 8.25x32.56? I know you already have the 8.38x32.56 but I prefer a longer 8.25.  Very few companies make a longer 8.25
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this

Get the 8.25 full.  The DLX 8.38x35.56 is actually incorrectly listed everywhere.  The board is really 8.38x32.25 (that's even what the sticker on it says).  The 8.25 full shape is 32.2 so we're talking about .05" between the two. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: coneklr on June 09, 2016, 10:47:56 AM
I only skated real boards for years but then at some point the narrower ( 8-8.18 ) boards started having tapered nose/tail and I couldn't deal.  I haven't looked but are there full shapes in that size and would that get rid of the taper?  Basically I just want a big fat rounded nose and tail on a 8" or just over deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on June 09, 2016, 11:27:35 AM
the tappered tail on the 8.18 lowpro made me choose the 8.25 lately...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fuckmyself on June 09, 2016, 01:01:03 PM
A Roll for Rob graphic on an 8" shape with a 14" wheelbase (what Rob and I always preferred) would be amazing. There was an 8" shape that was maybe 31.5" long a summer or two ago that was amazing but it seems like that shape has an under 14" wheelbase now which is kind of weird. like 8"x31.5" or 31.75" Full shape with 14" wheelbase would be the unreal.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on June 09, 2016, 04:41:44 PM
Are there any flat concave DLX shapes? Like Girl/Choco flat.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on June 09, 2016, 05:09:21 PM
Are there any flat concave DLX shapes? Like Girl/Choco flat.

Krooked have always seemed the flattest out of DLX boards. Real's Low Pro are supposed to be a flat concave. I've had it. Not sure where it compares to Girl/Chocolate, but I definitely noticed the difference in the Low Pro compared to Real's R1 construction
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: eatshitbum on June 09, 2016, 05:59:52 PM
8.25*32 with 14.38 wheelbase is my favorite right now
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bluntstofakie on June 11, 2016, 07:33:05 AM
please change the wheelbase on the 8.06 x 32 to around 14-14.25 please. i would skate nothing but that shape for as long as I could.
Please don't do this. Deluxe is the only company that makes a 14.38 wheelbase on a 8ish board. I get that you like the shape, but there are plenty of boards that are 8 x 32 with a 14 wb out there.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: gsosa on June 11, 2016, 09:45:21 AM
Make the 8.12 shape more often, those are the best boards but are a bit harder to find. Just keep that one exactly as it is.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crow T. Robot on June 11, 2016, 11:10:35 AM
Late to the game. Next paycheck I'm ordering these two boards
(http://www.tactics.com/a/8d07/o/anti-hero-beres-lance-mountain-guest-artist-863-skateboard-deck-yellow.jpg) (http://www.tactics.com/a/8idy/o/anti-hero-stained-eagle-835-dingbat-shape-skateboard-deck-green-stain.jpg)
Haven't tried the dingbat board, but I like that its 31.5" in length. Beres board is awesome.

Ideal board would be in between these two in length and width. i.e. W8.5" L31.75"

Recently switched from deluxe to crailtap after 5 years just becasue they make a W8.375" L31.75" and its difficult to find wide boards that arent super long. If AH made a board like that I'd probably never ride anything different.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Clang on June 12, 2016, 06:36:57 AM
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Are there any flat concave DLX shapes? Like Girl/Choco flat.
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Krooked have always seemed the flattest out of DLX boards. Real's Low Pro are supposed to be a flat concave. I've had it. Not sure where it compares to Girl/Chocolate, but I definitely noticed the difference in the Low Pro compared to Real's R1 construction
Real used to do a series of boards that were specially marketed as being a mellow concave, I forget the name but it sounded super cheesy to me. Someone remember?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: johnes on June 12, 2016, 07:24:44 AM
8.25 with a kinda slim rounded nose and squarish tail, 14 - 14.25 wheelbase.
Im thinking of ordering the Dingbat shape, if anyone has a pic of the top gripped, that would be cool to see.
I think it's 8.38, that shape in 8.25 sounds great.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on June 12, 2016, 08:30:33 AM
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Are there any flat concave DLX shapes? Like Girl/Choco flat.
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Krooked have always seemed the flattest out of DLX boards. Real's Low Pro are supposed to be a flat concave. I've had it. Not sure where it compares to Girl/Chocolate, but I definitely noticed the difference in the Low Pro compared to Real's R1 construction
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Real used to do a series of boards that were specially marketed as being a mellow concave, I forget the name but it sounded super cheesy to me. Someone remember?
(http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/uploads/2013/06/real_mellowthefukoutdecks-630x361.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Clang on June 24, 2016, 09:24:55 AM
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Are there any flat concave DLX shapes? Like Girl/Choco flat.
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Krooked have always seemed the flattest out of DLX boards. Real's Low Pro are supposed to be a flat concave. I've had it. Not sure where it compares to Girl/Chocolate, but I definitely noticed the difference in the Low Pro compared to Real's R1 construction
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Real used to do a series of boards that were specially marketed as being a mellow concave, I forget the name but it sounded super cheesy to me. Someone remember?
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(http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/uploads/2013/06/real_mellowthefukoutdecks-630x361.jpg)
yeah that was it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Clang on June 24, 2016, 09:28:38 AM
Also, anyone try the krooked/antihero cruiser shapes? Do they still work decently for doing tricks?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 24, 2016, 11:36:33 AM
Anyone skated the DLX 8.28? I think it is only on Anti Hero boards.

I skate two of them, love the width, hate the WB, it's 14 (just like the eagle logo 8.375) I think I mentioned earlier wanting an 8.28 with the 14.3 WB, I'd be in lurv.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fang on June 24, 2016, 03:23:46 PM
7.625 x 31.25 or 31.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on June 24, 2016, 07:56:50 PM
Make the 8.12 shape more often, those are the best boards but are a bit harder to find. Just keep that one exactly as it is.

I had a Busenitz in that shape that I loved. Honestly, I've gotten used to the 8.06 and the 8.06 Full Shape I'm riding now is pretty great, but that 8.12 had a nice feel, even though it was verging on "magic carpet ride" with 8" trucks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 27, 2016, 09:16:41 PM
Anyone ride the 8.06 full?

I've the 8.25" full and it honestly feels like an 8.3 to me, wondering if the 8.06 full will net a more 8.12/8 ish feel? without the taper?

Eyeing this one for the hell of it:

Full lowproII

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLCFMLEDK-1.jpg&nw=800)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on June 27, 2016, 10:44:37 PM
Anyone ride the 8.06 full?

I've the 8.25" full and it honestly feels like an 8.3 to me, wondering if the 8.06 full will net a more 8.12/8 ish feel? without the taper?

Eyeing this one for the hell of it:

Full lowproII

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLCFMLEDK-1.jpg&nw=800)
8.06 full was pretty normal to me. felt more like an 8.00 polar which was fine for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on June 29, 2016, 06:25:56 AM
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Anyone ride the 8.06 full?

I've the 8.25" full and it honestly feels like an 8.3 to me, wondering if the 8.06 full will net a more 8.12/8 ish feel? without the taper?

Eyeing this one for the hell of it:

Full lowproII

(http://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLCFMLEDK-1.jpg&nw=800)
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8.06 full was pretty normal to me. felt more like an 8.00 polar which was fine for me.

I've been riding the 8.06 full for a few months. It took a minute to get used to the way the nose looked and felt but I like it now and the extra meat does make the board feel a hair bigger.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 29, 2016, 06:53:09 AM
8.18 full then, come on DLX!  :P
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on June 30, 2016, 12:57:26 AM
Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GOATMOON on July 06, 2016, 01:46:07 AM
Does anybody know what the wheelbase on the 8.38 full is?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Silky Johnson on July 06, 2016, 02:54:46 AM
Does anybody know what the wheelbase on the 8.38 full is?
Their website says 14.62 inches
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on July 06, 2016, 03:29:35 AM
An 8.5 version of the 8.43x32.57 14.75/15" with low pro, and a full twin tail. Would pay extra $$ for that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on July 06, 2016, 06:00:41 AM
I'm skating a low pro now instead of the full, which I'm going back to next, but this low pro is weeeeeird do any of you guys skate them semi-regularly?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Latarian Milton on July 06, 2016, 12:28:11 PM
Also, anyone try the krooked/antihero cruiser shapes? Do they still work decently for doing tricks?

I'm running the Mike Anderson twin tail Zig Zagger shape and it's pretty damn fun to skate around on.
(https://www.sk8board.com/uploads/images/1DKRKANDHOS825B.png)

I'd love to see this shape come back.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on July 06, 2016, 04:52:29 PM
I'm skating a low pro now instead of the full, which I'm going back to next, but this low pro is weeeeeird do any of you guys skate them semi-regularly?

I can't really feel the difference between low pros and regular real decks when I stand on them, but for some reason I'm noticeably more consistent when skating low pros, so much so that I'm usually willing to downsize from 8.5 to 8.38 if the 8.38 is a low pro. This could all just be in my head, but I'm gonna go with it and cop low pros whenever I can.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esquivel on July 07, 2016, 04:44:27 AM
Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.

i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on July 07, 2016, 07:48:27 AM
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Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
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i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient

I'm riding that same board. I can't do switch for shit, so I don't have that problem. I'm also worried that I might get too used to it though. Haha
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esquivel on July 08, 2016, 12:33:10 AM
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Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
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i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient
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I'm riding that same board. I can't do switch for shit, so I don't have that problem. I'm also worried that I might get too used to it though. Haha

i'm definitely used to this by now. 5 sessions in. with the nose actually being a tail, nollie tricks are a bummer. it takes longer for the edge of the board to touch the ground and pop so everything is different. for some reason, however, this board feels great to skate tranny. does anyone here know if the twin shape is available with both nose/tail being slightly longer than a normal tail? like, in between of a tail and a nose. i know such a board would be more susceptible to breaking but i'm sure would be grand for pretty much everything. i dont skate massive ledges anyway.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on July 08, 2016, 01:42:50 AM
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Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
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i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient
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I'm riding that same board. I can't do switch for shit, so I don't have that problem. I'm also worried that I might get too used to it though. Haha
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i'm definitely used to this by now. 5 sessions in. with the nose actually being a tail, nollie tricks are a bummer. it takes longer for the edge of the board to touch the ground and pop so everything is different. for some reason, however, this board feels great to skate tranny. does anyone here know if the twin shape is available with both nose/tail being slightly longer than a normal tail? like, in between of a tail and a nose. i know such a board would be more susceptible to breaking but i'm sure would be grand for pretty much everything. i dont skate massive ledges anyway.

A twin nose/tail would be really good as you would spread out the wear on your tail and nose more evenly, and wouldn't have to worry about the direction of the board. But what about your trucks, do any of you skate the front truck slightly looser than the back, and have specific grooves in your trucks like 5-0, crook or smith grooves? It seems like for some people those factors would mean that a twin tail board doesn't make their setup as symmetrical as one would initially think.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on July 08, 2016, 12:01:38 PM
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Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
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i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient
[close]

I'm riding that same board. I can't do switch for shit, so I don't have that problem. I'm also worried that I might get too used to it though. Haha
[close]

i'm definitely used to this by now. 5 sessions in. with the nose actually being a tail, nollie tricks are a bummer. it takes longer for the edge of the board to touch the ground and pop so everything is different. for some reason, however, this board feels great to skate tranny. does anyone here know if the twin shape is available with both nose/tail being slightly longer than a normal tail? like, in between of a tail and a nose. i know such a board would be more susceptible to breaking but i'm sure would be grand for pretty much everything. i dont skate massive ledges anyway.
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A twin nose/tail would be really good as you would spread out the wear on your tail and nose more evenly, and wouldn't have to worry about the direction of the board. But what about your trucks, do any of you skate the front truck slightly looser than the back, and have specific grooves in your trucks like 5-0, crook or smith grooves? It seems like for some people those factors would mean that a twin tail board doesn't make their setup as symmetrical as one would initially think.

That's the reason I love it. I can do whatever trick and not worry about popping off the nose or tail, and I hate razor tail.

To answer the truck question, I like my front truck looser than my back truck, but because I knew I was going to skate a twin tail eventually, I tighten my trucks up evenly. I can't crook. Never been able to. They're one of those elusive tricks for me. Landed a few of them, but could never get them down. I do have 5-0 groove though, but don't think 5-0 on my front truck would mess me up at all. I kinda like that new grind to a new truck. Don't lock in too well, but it's smooth
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 08, 2016, 12:54:47 PM
Rode a few mystery symetry boards a while back (with ACE44s) and really enjoyed it; the shape was more twin tail (Whereas the Creature and Plan B boards were more like Twin noses); I always keep my trucks as evenly loose as possible (OCD'd down to number of cranks). The hardest part was trying to get passed not giving a fuck when setting up or getting on as its such a rote memory thing to do that you don't notice how often you check to see if your shit is pointing the way you want it.

What was really good for me was I have a mental thang with doing bside pop shuvs off stairs or onto ledges, my board HAS to be backwards (popping of the nose), same thing for fakie big spins.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on July 08, 2016, 07:33:44 PM
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Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
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i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient
[close]

I'm riding that same board. I can't do switch for shit, so I don't have that problem. I'm also worried that I might get too used to it though. Haha
[close]

i'm definitely used to this by now. 5 sessions in. with the nose actually being a tail, nollie tricks are a bummer. it takes longer for the edge of the board to touch the ground and pop so everything is different. for some reason, however, this board feels great to skate tranny. does anyone here know if the twin shape is available with both nose/tail being slightly longer than a normal tail? like, in between of a tail and a nose. i know such a board would be more susceptible to breaking but i'm sure would be grand for pretty much everything. i dont skate massive ledges anyway.
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A twin nose/tail would be really good as you would spread out the wear on your tail and nose more evenly, and wouldn't have to worry about the direction of the board. But what about your trucks, do any of you skate the front truck slightly looser than the back, and have specific grooves in your trucks like 5-0, crook or smith grooves? It seems like for some people those factors would mean that a twin tail board doesn't make their setup as symmetrical as one would initially think.
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That's the reason I love it. I can do whatever trick and not worry about popping off the nose or tail, and I hate razor tail.

To answer the truck question, I like my front truck looser than my back truck, but because I knew I was going to skate a twin tail eventually, I tighten my trucks up evenly. I can't crook. Never been able to. They're one of those elusive tricks for me. Landed a few of them, but could never get them down. I do have 5-0 groove though, but don't think 5-0 on my front truck would mess me up at all. I kinda like that new grind to a new truck. Don't lock in too well, but it's smooth

I see, I guess I'll still have to have the board facing one particular way for a few particular grinds, but asides that the twin tail would still be really useful. Gonna try get my hands on one. Thanks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esquivel on July 11, 2016, 06:15:08 AM
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Please never stop making twin tails. The one I'm skating right now is amazing. Love not worrying about nose and tail. Just grabbing my board and going. Love it. Gonna be weird to back to a "normal" board.
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i got 2 ishod boards that have twin tail. the one with the silver holographic-graphic-graphic.
i only got the first one to use as a wall board but then remembered those new deal siamese decks from back in the day so gave it a go.
my initial impression was not good at all. really weird to get into noseslides, really weird for switch tricks, especially the ones that need subtle pop-like sw nose wheelies on low stuff. after 3 sessions though, i have started to really dig the shape (bar those switch tricks) and 2 days ago the second one came through the post. i am now worried that i might get too used to this and that it will be difficult to get back to "normal".
the fact that its symmetrical is great though. very convenient
[close]

I'm riding that same board. I can't do switch for shit, so I don't have that problem. I'm also worried that I might get too used to it though. Haha
[close]

i'm definitely used to this by now. 5 sessions in. with the nose actually being a tail, nollie tricks are a bummer. it takes longer for the edge of the board to touch the ground and pop so everything is different. for some reason, however, this board feels great to skate tranny. does anyone here know if the twin shape is available with both nose/tail being slightly longer than a normal tail? like, in between of a tail and a nose. i know such a board would be more susceptible to breaking but i'm sure would be grand for pretty much everything. i dont skate massive ledges anyway.
[close]

A twin nose/tail would be really good as you would spread out the wear on your tail and nose more evenly, and wouldn't have to worry about the direction of the board. But what about your trucks, do any of you skate the front truck slightly looser than the back, and have specific grooves in your trucks like 5-0, crook or smith grooves? It seems like for some people those factors would mean that a twin tail board doesn't make their setup as symmetrical as one would initially think.
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That's the reason I love it. I can do whatever trick and not worry about popping off the nose or tail, and I hate razor tail.

To answer the truck question, I like my front truck looser than my back truck, but because I knew I was going to skate a twin tail eventually, I tighten my trucks up evenly. I can't crook. Never been able to. They're one of those elusive tricks for me. Landed a few of them, but could never get them down. I do have 5-0 groove though, but don't think 5-0 on my front truck would mess me up at all. I kinda like that new grind to a new truck. Don't lock in too well, but it's smooth
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I see, I guess I'll still have to have the board facing one particular way for a few particular grinds, but asides that the twin tail would still be really useful. Gonna try get my hands on one. Thanks


sorry, saw this late. i too have the front truck slightly looser than the tail but not much. its not that i am skating the board on the nose all the time- its good enough for emergency nose-popped tricks and its more of a psychological factor but to be honest i did not like the board because of the nose being identical to the nose. as i was trying to get used to popping switch tricks off a tail, i thought this could be good for my skating. after 6 sessions though, i could still not get used to the feel so i swapped the board for an atm click ed devera, with normal nose and extremely mellow concave that took absolutely no time to get used to
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on July 11, 2016, 10:22:06 AM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: coneklr on July 11, 2016, 10:35:02 AM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!

1.  Combo length/width.  8 x around 32

2/3.  It would help me and I wouldn't have stopped skating reals if I knew the shape would always be the same if I always bought the same size ... this changed at some point and the tapered nose/tail killed me being able to keep hoping I got lucky

4.  I never really know so I'm not super worried on this one

5.  8x32 fat rounded nose and tail ( fwiw I also liked the low pro I had a lot ) ... so 8 X 32 low pro full ;)

Thanks for putting a real interest in what the consumer wants!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GOATMOON on July 11, 2016, 11:04:17 AM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!

1. As of right now, wheelbase.
2. While I don't think nose/tail length is necessary, I always like to get as much information as possible. It frustrates me when the wheelbase isn't listed.
3. I like it, it makes it easier to find the exact shape you're looking for. Sometimes it's confusing when boards with similar width and length are shaped differently.
4. 14.5, but I'd like to try something in the 8.38 range.
5. Basically the 8.25 full, but with the same tail as the regular 8.25/8.38 boards. It's pretty damn close as it is though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on July 11, 2016, 11:08:13 AM
1. Width. Having to shop mostly online it is sadly often the only thing I can go off. Also shopping in Europe where at least some brands seem to use different wood shops than for their boards sold in USA, it's difficult getting the info I'd like to have for length, wheelbase, concave, etc.

2. Yes! I think this should be heavily encouraged. Maybe then shops could also start putting the info up, so it wouldn't be such a gamble every time.

3. I guess it could help, but not really necessary for me personally. Maybe the shops would put it up easier if it had some name or code though, so in that regard it might be better.

4. Wheelbase maybe 14.5". I know 14" is a bit short for me at least, but I can deal with it also. Length 32" to 33"

5. 8.25", 14.5" wb, 32.5" long. Somewhere thereabouts. Haven't found my dream shape yet, but I do prefer slightly longer wheelbases and lengths with proper noses and tails (no short stubs). Medium concave. Definitely not mellow at least. Also, I've never tried the twin tail shapes, but I think I might like a twin tail board personally.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on July 11, 2016, 11:08:43 AM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.� � �Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.� � �Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.� � �How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape� � � � �code?

 4.� � �What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.� � �What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!

Yeah Lenny!

1) Width
2) Yes
3) Sounds ideal
4) 14.5
5) Dream shape would be either be the Raney Shape or the Salman shape (the one Real put out last year) slightly wider with slightly longer wheelbase. Perhaps with double drilled wheelbase 14.25" to 14.75" Real did one a few years ago with a Shovel nose for the Ace Edition. Would love something like this again. (http://sohimages.com/images/images_soh/10021194d-2.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on July 11, 2016, 11:54:50 AM
1. first thing i look is width, then lenght and wheelbase, but wheelbase seems to be the most important thing from what i heard

2. why not, but with the naked eye i saw

3. weird, but why not

4. 14.38 works well right now

5. 8.25 x 32 x 14.38 is good at the moment
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: cleveridiot on July 11, 2016, 01:48:52 PM


 1.     Width
 2.     Any specs available make my decisions much easier so I'll take any numbers you can give

 3.     If the specs of each shape code are available along with the code then that would be cool
 4.     No more than 14.5 but anything between 14-14.5 is good
 5.     The 8.38 full shape is damn perfect for me. Right now that is my end all shape haha

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on July 11, 2016, 04:06:13 PM
1. Width
2. Yes.  Love that DLX lists the width, length and wheelbase already.
3. That would be great. 
4. 14 to 14.25
5. 8.25 x 31.5 with a 14" wheelbase

I'm currently enjoying the 8.125 x 31.25 - 14" shape and love it.  I guess I pretty much enjoy all DLX boards between 8.06 - 8.25.

Thanks for asking for and taking feedback. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on July 11, 2016, 04:11:31 PM
 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase? Width

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width) YES! Absolutely

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? All in favor of this and then have the chart online and at shops

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer? 8-8.25 = 14.25wb. 8.38-8.5 = 14.5wb. 8.6+ = 14.75wb

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?A line of symmetrical FULL shapes.  Dream shape would be 8.5 w/ 14.5wb and twin 7" full tails
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 11, 2016, 05:03:33 PM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

Wheelbase (but oh man, it's all of it....I like ~32" boards with 14.3+ WB @ 8.25 and above ;)

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

Yes, but I don't care about Nose/Tail width, standing on it fixes that, knowing it's a full or regular helps tho +WB and LxW.

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

Yes.

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

The 14.3 you guys make is dreamy.

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

The quasi 8.25" squarish popscicle but in a tru 8.3 with a 14.35 WB..I can't explain it any better than that.

Thanks guys!

The 8.25" FULL is almost perfection, the 14.5 WB and the 32+ made it feel really long. How I'd make it: 8.25" FULL/14.35"WB/31.75L with twin nose/tail hybrids (an inbetween length)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on July 11, 2016, 05:21:49 PM
1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase? Width

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width) YES! Absolutely

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? All in favor of this and then have the chart online and at shops

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer? 8-8.25 = 14.25wb. 8.38-8.5 = 14.5wb. 8.6+ = 14.75wb

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?A line of symmetrical FULL shapes.  Dream shape would be 8.5 w/ 14.5wb and twin 7" full tails
wow that's pretty much exactly what i was gonna put down, minus maybe having like one 15" wb option in the 8.6-8.8 range just for the sake of having it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on July 11, 2016, 05:55:55 PM
1) Wheelbase
2) Yes (didn't Real do this on the Wrecking Crew boards?)
3) I'd rather just have 2)
4) 15
5) 8.5 x 33 with a 15 inch wheelbase (my past three boards have been the 8.43 shape and that's close to perfect for me).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 11, 2016, 06:04:54 PM
A deck chart like the spit/wheel chart would be love.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on July 11, 2016, 07:55:19 PM
 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

Width first because it has to fit my trucks but that almost goes without saying, right?

So the NEXT most important thing is probably wheelbase. I would have said "length" a year or two ago but I've since learned that I can live with a slightly shorter board but I can't stand a shorter wheelbase.

Still, too short length is a deal breaker as is a shorter tail

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

Probably not. Maybe if done as a line diagram but as just more numbers on a sticker it starts to look like number soup. I also have little basis for comparison so what does a 7.88" wide tail mean anyway? Is that slim? Normal? In fact a Full/Normal/Slim classification might be more helpful.

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

Maybe, although I can see this inadvertently boosting online sales to the detriment of brick and mortar shops (although you'd still run the risk of getting a heinous yellow top ply).

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

14.5? The one on the 8.06? I ought to know this.

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

I had a Busenitz logo board that was pretty perfect a few years back. The 8.12?
Maybe the 8.06 Full Shape tail on the regular nose?
The one that finally makes me land a solid backside air on vert?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Farz on July 11, 2016, 10:31:29 PM


 1.     Width
 2.     Any specs available make my decisions much easier so I'll take any numbers you can give

 3.     If the specs of each shape code are available along with the code then that would be cool
 4.     No more than 14.5 but anything between 14-14.5 is good
 5.     The 8.38 full shape is damn perfect for me. Right now that is my end all shape haha


This sums my thoughts up perfectly as well. Currently skating an Ishod 8.38 full and have been ecstatic with it since day 1, love all fat/square popsicles with little to no taper.

Will definitely be grabbing one of the 8.25 fulls in the future
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 11, 2016, 11:32:13 PM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!

Width
Yes, it would even make me consider buying the board
Would be sick....
Don't look at wheelbases yet...just not nuts about longer ones...usually figure it out too late....
Lately blunt....like what ps Stix is doing w. FA, habitat, etc.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on July 11, 2016, 11:43:32 PM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!

1. Width
2. I'm happy with the size stickers you have now.
3.Naming the shapes would be cool. They would just have to be names you can memorize. Crailtap has G075 or whatever, and Welcome has Nimbus and some other crazy names. I like how Baker has simple names like OG. That's just me though...
4. 14-14.4
5. I haven't skated any full shapes yet, but I have to imagine a Full Shape Twintail 8.25 X 32, with a 14.4 wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: filmthis on July 11, 2016, 11:50:46 PM
that one lime green peter ramondetta "grand order of the oval" board with the graphic going top to bottom had the best shape ever. .. series from like '07-09; somewhere around there..
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esquivel on July 12, 2016, 04:14:20 AM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?

Thanks guys!

1. width
2. good as is
3. go for it
4. don't know, as long as the nose is not excessively long. i hate boards that look like spades
5. generally any ishod shape bar the twin thing ones

Sorry but i would like to add a "request": can manufacturers please stop producing those really crappy boards that have absolutely no concave on the nose or tail? the kind of boards that if you place the nose flat on a table the board does not rock sideways at all? i know its a mellow concave thing but i have skated boards with extremely mellow concaves that did  not have this issue. Sorry about this Lenny but its something that has been bugging me the last 10 years. To be honest, this is the very first thing i check when i find a board that looks rad. My mates were not aware of this "issue" but since i pointed this out, everyone seems to not like the total lack of concave on the nose/tail. Thanks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on July 12, 2016, 04:27:08 AM
 1.     Width

 2.     Yes, most real boards I buy just have a small sticker with some dimensions, it would help to include a larger sticker with the width,     length, wheelbase and nose/tail length etc.

 3.     Yes, instead of saying the 8.43 x 32.75 with 14.5 inch wheelbase shape or whatever, it would help to have a nickname or code to refer to each shape and explain some of its features. Could probably put that on the sticker I mentioned above^^

 4.     I don't remember what it is but whatever wheelbase was on the 8.43 x 32.57 shape, there was a Justin Brock totem graphic with that shape. Works well for bigger guys like myself. Would be great if you could make 8.5 boards with that wheelbase.

 5.     8.5 width, the wheelbase of the shape above(can't remember what it is), low pro with a full nose and tail.

As a sidenote, I don't think the sticker pack+stencil included with most real boards is necessary. I have like 100 of those things now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on July 13, 2016, 08:53:55 AM
First off, thank you ALL again for participating in this!

With your help and input, we will work to make some new shapes that kick ass.

The whole reason we have so many different shapes is that we know even 1/16” can change everything about the feel of a board. We want the chore of finding the right shape to be as easy a process as possible, as well as make sure we are pushing skateboarding further in the right direction.

-Thank you for the help.

Here is a Dropbox link with an Illustrator file that has three of our most popular shapes (8.25, 8.38, and 8.5), this is your chance to make the shape you've always dreamed of!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6njhsncwbplhqw5/Slap%20Shapers.ai?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6njhsncwbplhqw5/Slap%20Shapers.ai?dl=0)

Just download the file, edit your shape(s), rename the file so that includes your SLAP user name, and send me an email when your done, and
I'll send you a Wetransfer link to get the finished files in couple days!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 14, 2016, 03:03:35 PM
First off, thank you ALL again for participating in this!

With your help and input, we will work to make some new shapes that kick ass.

The whole reason we have so many different shapes is that we know even 1/16� can change everything about the feel of a board. We want the chore of finding the right shape to be as easy a process as possible, as well as make sure we are pushing skateboarding further in the right direction.

-Thank you for the help.

Here is a Dropbox link with an Illustrator file that has three of our most popular shapes (8.25, 8.38, and 8.5), this is your chance to make the shape you've always dreamed of!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6njhsncwbplhqw5/Slap%20Shapers.ai?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6njhsncwbplhqw5/Slap%20Shapers.ai?dl=0)

Just download the file, edit your shape(s), rename the file so that includes your SLAP user name, and send me an email when your done, and
I'll send you a Wetransfer link to get the finished files in couple days!

OH SNAP!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on July 14, 2016, 04:29:51 PM
1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?
width.

2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)
for some people, i dont need it. the size should only have one nose tail spec per size unless its the "full" version which is explanatory.

3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code?
as long as its simple not numbered like element.

4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?
14.38" (8.06")

5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?
depends if if like it or not but i would like a twin shape 8.06"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on July 14, 2016, 05:08:59 PM
I think you should look at Baker and how they label their decks. When your at the shop Baker decks have the concave type (mellow or steep), the WB, and the dimensions (size and length).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Julz on July 14, 2016, 06:17:27 PM
Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase? wb

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width) yes

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? I would love that

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer? 14.5

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape? 8.25 x 32 (14.5wb)

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on July 14, 2016, 06:24:26 PM
A mellow 8.25 x 32 with 14" WB would be killer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 26, 2016, 09:34:48 AM
How about an Ishod Twin Tail LowPro II, Full, slick?  :-*
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on July 26, 2016, 12:10:48 PM
How about an Ishod Twin Tail LowPro II, Full, slick?  :-*

joking or not, that sounds amazing  ;D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 26, 2016, 12:20:09 PM
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How about an Ishod Twin Tail LowPro II, Full, slick?  :-*
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joking or not, that sounds amazing  ;D

I wasn't joking! After seeing the 8.25" Full LowProII Brock (whichI kinda want) it got me thinking.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: concerned_parent on August 03, 2016, 08:35:32 AM
8.5 full shape!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: johnes on August 03, 2016, 10:10:31 AM


We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?
Width

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)
adding wheelbase would be cool

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? wouldn't mind either way

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?
14.25

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?
hard to say, I def like between 8.25-8.5 with a squarish tail 14.25wb maybe a slightly stubby nose medium concave

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 03, 2016, 02:38:06 PM


We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?
Width

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)
adding wheelbase would be cool

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? wouldn't mind either way

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?
14.25

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?
hard to say, I def like between 8.25-8.5 with a squarish tail 14.25wb maybe a slightly stubby nose medium concave



Finding stubby noses is difficult, check out Lifebloods, noses are still big but the noses don't feel like giant spoons (which I loathe); for PSTIX their boards are MUCH heavier, could be the plys they choose, those guys are all terrain killers.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: johnes on August 04, 2016, 07:05:12 AM
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We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?
Width

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)
adding wheelbase would be cool

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? wouldn't mind either way

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?
14.25

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?
hard to say, I def like between 8.25-8.5 with a squarish tail 14.25wb maybe a slightly stubby nose medium concave


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Finding stubby noses is difficult, check out Lifebloods, noses are still big but the noses don't feel like giant spoons (which I loathe); for PSTIX their boards are MUCH heavier, could be the plys they choose, those guys are all terrain killers.
Thanks for the tip.

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Hey Dudes, thanks for all the feedback so far! -Really appreciated!

The Raney Beres boards are the only exception. Skating the dingbat board now. Length is great, but its kinda narrow.

Thanks a lot for doing this Lenny and anyone at deluxe, pretty cool of you guys![/b]
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Can you post a pic of the topside if the dingbat?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: coneklr on August 04, 2016, 08:48:34 AM
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How about an Ishod Twin Tail LowPro II, Full, slick?  :-*
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joking or not, that sounds amazing  ;D
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I wasn't joking! After seeing the 8.25" Full LowProII Brock (whichI kinda want) it got me thinking.



This in an 8 I'd give a go
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: obZen on August 07, 2016, 02:38:52 AM
Getting to thinking some shorter boards would be great for us relatively short and/Or weak legged people across all widths. 

Something like 8.5” x 31.8 with a 14.25” wb would be cool.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: toque on October 19, 2016, 05:04:56 PM
Saw that there's an Anti Hero 'Bino board coming out with 8.43 x 33 15'wb on Instagram...As far as I'm concerned these are the PERFECT DIMENSIONS!!! Please don't let this be some kind of one-off deal.  I'll be buying as many as I can get my hands on. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on October 20, 2016, 12:33:34 AM
This thread is an amazing example of why dlx is cool. Anyways...I've been blubbering about trying to find a short, fat shape. There was the legendary drehobol shape, I didn't ever have it, but I thought it was prized for being shorter. Dlx doesn't have many short boards, I have short, legs, and have been trying to find some shorter stuff. So currently length is the most interesting measurement, for me. I appreciate width, length, and wheelbase measurements on boards. A shape naming system is also cool, but I see how that could be problematic for dlx and for shops.

If the two truck companies that dlx owns, extend the wheelbase, why are more the offerings longer, and with longer wheelbases? The 'full' shapes in an 8", look to be perfect for me (a little long) if I was using Indys. I've been riding thunders and ventures more often lately, and they do 'great' for me, on the shorter wheelbases of ps stix and such. Lots of blatherings.

Felt like dlx boards where the best in the industry for quite awhile, and I never hesitate to grab one, I personally have ps stix boards lasting longer lately. Did dlx change its wood/glue? Razors a touch faster, not quite as hard/stiff/ poppy as I think it was.

 Continue to do what's working, I'll continue to support as things are
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Big Baby Jesus on October 20, 2016, 12:44:23 PM
Was just looking at the Real Fall drop 2 catalog. HUF has a reissue board in the catalog. It says that it has Huf's own mellow concave as its shape. Does anyone know if this is different the the normal DLX mellow concave? The caption would imply it is. Any details?

(http://i66.tinypic.com/18epu1.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on October 20, 2016, 01:44:09 PM
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We have something pretty cool in the works for this thread that I'll post soon enough...

First off we have a couple of specific questions for you that will help us get ready for that next step:


 1.     Please give only one answer: What is the main factor for you in deciding on a shape? Length, width, or wheelbase?
Length

 2.     Would it help to have more specific and measurements visible on the packaging of each board? (e.g. Nose/Tail width)
adding wheelbase would be cool

 3.     How would you feel about our boards having a more simplified shape guide, where each shape has a specific name or more basic shape         code? Shape guide, and then code would be cool.

 4.     What length of wheelbase do you prefer?
14.12-14.25, flexible tho, embrace the options

 5.     What is your end-all-be-all dream shape?
Less than 32", 14.25 ish wheelbase, width doesn't matter much to me. Baker b-16 is great. As others have mentioned: shorter noses! If the length subtracted from the nose was added to the wheelbase, just a theory, results would be favorable. Basing this off of growing up skating whale tailed boards that were short, but super stable do to longer wheelbases. For whatever it's worth, a nollie is maybe my favorite trick, just doesn't require a 7"+ nose for me


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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pile on October 20, 2016, 11:22:25 PM
i noticed that the newest dlx boards come with roman numerals stamped in the top sheet. i'm guessing that has something to do with the concave? i usually go for the 8.25/B325 shape, but i wasn't aware that it may come in different concaves. i just picked up the HUF NY re-issue, i'm on the daan first board right now, i hope they're pretty similar.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fongstarr. on October 20, 2016, 11:48:42 PM
Real is really getting better. These are fucking rad!

(http://www.realskateboards.com/img/fall16/11-rs-aftermath-desktop.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Jake From State Farm on October 21, 2016, 10:16:58 AM
Was just looking at the Real Fall drop 2 catalog. HUF has a reissue board in the catalog. It says that it has Huf's own mellow concave as its shape. Does anyone know if this is different the the normal DLX mellow concave? The caption would imply it is. Any details?

(http://i66.tinypic.com/18epu1.jpg)

going to need a couple of these asap
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on October 23, 2016, 01:40:06 PM
ok so, how long has anti hero had a 8.85 x 33 shape, and why the fuck haven't i heard about this earlier?
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=72638 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=72638)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on October 23, 2016, 02:26:37 PM
I'm super stoked Real is using the 8.4x32 shape on a couple of boards this release.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on October 23, 2016, 03:22:09 PM
I have a friend who works for DLX who posts a lot of real interesting shapes on his IG a lot that I've only seen a few of available so far. They're all real DLX brand boards with graphics and everything, not prototypes, so it looks like there are going to be a lot more options coming up.

I've been skating with this dude who has this ~9.5" Powell Peralta Ripper set up and that shit is so much fun. I gotta get a big fast board like that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pile on October 23, 2016, 04:46:32 PM
what're the specs for the ba boards going to be?

looks like he's got four different boards, hopefully one will be an 8.25!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glue Reed on October 23, 2016, 06:42:44 PM
ok so, how long has anti hero had a 8.85 x 33 shape, and why the fuck haven't i heard about this earlier?
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=72638 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=72638)

Damn i hadn't seen that either..  I've noticed a bunch of different shapes popping up from dlx.  They're making longer 8.5's with a longer wheelbase.

I'm drooling over that B.A. board, hope it fits my criteria.  Looks like the raney board but a little bigger?? I would buy 5 of them
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on October 25, 2016, 04:38:25 PM
I'm on the 8.5" Full shape now and LOVE IT! 

(https://s22.postimg.org/v49dnai99/IMG_4584.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on October 25, 2016, 04:59:29 PM
I dunno if anyone else does this but when im bored flipping through instagram i came across this dudes account who must do product testing for DLX https://www.instagram.com/pat.polidor/ (https://www.instagram.com/pat.polidor/) its good for a geek out if you're into that sort of thing
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on October 25, 2016, 05:50:14 PM
I dunno if anyone else does this but when im bored flipping through instagram i came across this dudes account who must do product testing for DLX https://www.instagram.com/pat.polidor/ (https://www.instagram.com/pat.polidor/) its good for a geek out if you're into that sort of thing
I'm into it. Talking about skating equipment/obsessing about skating equipment are some of my favorite things to do.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on November 09, 2016, 09:12:07 AM
Anyone know the wheelbase on the 8.75" deck? Thinking I need to show my support for Resident Trump.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on November 09, 2016, 03:00:55 PM
8.75 x 32.86 14.75 wb
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Doughboy on November 10, 2016, 04:37:37 PM
The standard 8.25x32 has always been good to me. I've skated more of those than any other shape in the past 4 or so years... I just picked up an 8.25 full size to set up this weekend, really excited about trying the different shape. I've been watching "Sick Boys" alot lately too, so seeing all the old Jimmy, Tommy, and Mick-E footage has got me extra hyped on Deluxe. Can't stress how hyped I am for the Huf re-issue mellow also. I always wanted "A Real Huf board" for Christmas.
" a real huf board " (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01XXFcyn520#)

Edit: I may even set one of the trucks up backwards :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on November 10, 2016, 04:49:16 PM
8.75 x 32.86 14.75 wb

thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on November 10, 2016, 06:54:45 PM
I'm about to set up my first board that isn't a DLX 8.25 in I don't even remember how long. At least 10. It's a Polar so it's pretty much the same thing but what do you want
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ferraveemo on November 12, 2016, 01:35:13 AM
Got my first Anti-Hero Eagle deck yesterday. Picked it up because of the shape but didn't realize that the wb was gonna be long even for an 8.25. My last couple of decks were both F.A./P.S. Stix were 8.25 but the wheelbase were 14.25 compare to 14.38 which the AH has. Found myself with a much wider stance for setting for any trick and even an ollie took much more effort to slide my lead foot to reach the middle of the nose. Didn't even bother to look up the actual wheelbase till i got home or tried to size it up with my previous set-up's. It's weird that .10 would make a noticeable difference. is there any other AH decks that has a 14.25 or less in either the eagle decks or possibly full shape's? won't mind if i go up a width.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on November 12, 2016, 07:07:05 AM
Got my first Anti-Hero Eagle deck yesterday. Picked it up because of the shape but didn't realize that the wb was gonna be long even for an 8.25. My last couple of decks were both F.A./P.S. Stix were 8.25 but the wheelbase were 14.25 compare to 14.38 which the AH has. Found myself with a much wider stance for setting for any trick and even an ollie took much more effort to slide my lead foot to reach the middle of the nose. Didn't even bother to look up the actual wheelbase till i got home or tried to size it up with my previous set-up's. It's weird that .10 would make a noticeable difference. is there any other AH decks that has a 14.25 or less in either the eagle decks or possibly full shape's? won't mind if i go up a width.
The Navy Eagle logo 8.5 has a 14.25 wheelbase, it is a good shape. Small but wide.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on November 14, 2016, 02:21:53 PM
Hey, first time posting on here.
I had a 8.25 deck and have recently ridden two Ishod twin tails, which I like but, finding it to feel a little small lately. I may bump up to the 8.38 full. Not a big jump up in width, but the W.B. and nose are longer, and the fullness factor is appealing (twin tail gets skinny feeling at the nose).
Anyone recommend going with a LowProII over a standard R1 construction?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on November 14, 2016, 06:36:39 PM
Hey, first time posting on here.
I had a 8.25 deck and have recently ridden two Ishod twin tails, which I like but, finding it to feel a little small lately. I may bump up to the 8.38 full. Not a big jump up in width, but the W.B. and nose are longer, and the fullness factor is appealing (twin tail gets skinny feeling at the nose).
Anyone recommend going with a LowProII over a standard R1 construction?

I'd always choose a low pro II over R1, it feels way more comfy to me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on November 14, 2016, 07:16:42 PM
Anybody skated the binohero shape yet? I'm interested in the 8.5" 15" wheelbase, I have a transportation unit deck with those dimensions.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on November 14, 2016, 07:18:51 PM
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Hey, first time posting on here.
I had a 8.25 deck and have recently ridden two Ishod twin tails, which I like but, finding it to feel a little small lately. I may bump up to the 8.38 full. Not a big jump up in width, but the W.B. and nose are longer, and the fullness factor is appealing (twin tail gets skinny feeling at the nose).
Anyone recommend going with a LowProII over a standard R1 construction?
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I'd always choose a low pro II over R1, it feels way more comfy to me.

Thank You for the input.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fulfillthedream on November 14, 2016, 10:14:25 PM
i was riding a few 8.06's the last couple years. i got the fullshape one and its fucking amazing!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on January 25, 2017, 08:44:35 AM
Looks like some beefed up Beres shapes coming out, like some of us were asking for...

Stoked.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 25, 2017, 09:10:32 AM
Do they do any 8.25s under 32?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jpmulls on January 25, 2017, 09:14:42 AM
Anti-Hero has an 8.28 x 31.7
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: cleveridiot on January 25, 2017, 10:59:13 AM
So I got another REAL 8.38 Full board and I'm going on my 4th or 5th one because I love them so much, but this one I got during the SW sale is warped pretty bad. I tried contacting Deluxe and real through email and instagram but maybe I'm trying the wrong person. Here's some pictures.
It's weird because I have another of the same board with the same graphic because I bought 2 and that one is fine.
http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU (http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on January 25, 2017, 01:44:50 PM
So I got another REAL 8.38 Full board and I'm going on my 4th or 5th one because I love them so much, but this one I got during the SW sale is warped pretty bad. I tried contacting Deluxe and real through email and instagram but maybe I'm trying the wrong person. Here's some pictures.
It's weird because I have another of the same board with the same graphic because I bought 2 and that one is fine.
http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU (http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU)

Please email me at [email protected] -- I'll sort you out!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: coneklr on January 25, 2017, 02:56:55 PM
I just wanted to say I am in love with the 8.06 full!  Feel free to add a lowpro slick to that size as well if there isn't one ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: cleveridiot on January 25, 2017, 03:28:31 PM
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So I got another REAL 8.38 Full board and I'm going on my 4th or 5th one because I love them so much, but this one I got during the SW sale is warped pretty bad. I tried contacting Deluxe and real through email and instagram but maybe I'm trying the wrong person. Here's some pictures.
It's weird because I have another of the same board with the same graphic because I bought 2 and that one is fine.
http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU (http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU)
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Please email me at [email protected] -- I'll sort you out!

Thanks Lenny! I really appreciate the help
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on January 25, 2017, 03:54:04 PM
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Hey, first time posting on here.
I had a 8.25 deck and have recently ridden two Ishod twin tails, which I like but, finding it to feel a little small lately. I may bump up to the 8.38 full. Not a big jump up in width, but the W.B. and nose are longer, and the fullness factor is appealing (twin tail gets skinny feeling at the nose).
Anyone recommend going with a LowProII over a standard R1 construction?
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I'd always choose a low pro II over R1, it feels way more comfy to me.

I went with a Chima 8.38 full, loved it and then it broke, totally my fault. Replaced it with a 8.38 Full Low ProII, the new Busenitz model, sooo much nicer! These LowProII's are really comfy, you're right Xen, feels so much better. They should expand these into AH and Krooked too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on January 26, 2017, 09:24:45 PM
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So I got another REAL 8.38 Full board and I'm going on my 4th or 5th one because I love them so much, but this one I got during the SW sale is warped pretty bad. I tried contacting Deluxe and real through email and instagram but maybe I'm trying the wrong person. Here's some pictures.
It's weird because I have another of the same board with the same graphic because I bought 2 and that one is fine.
http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU (http://imgur.com/a/x5cJU)
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Please email me at [email protected] -- I'll sort you out!
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Thanks Lenny! I really appreciate the help

And that my friends, is why I exclusively ride Deluxe.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on January 26, 2017, 10:03:15 PM
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Hey, first time posting on here.
I had a 8.25 deck and have recently ridden two Ishod twin tails, which I like but, finding it to feel a little small lately. I may bump up to the 8.38 full. Not a big jump up in width, but the W.B. and nose are longer, and the fullness factor is appealing (twin tail gets skinny feeling at the nose).
Anyone recommend going with a LowProII over a standard R1 construction?
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I'd always choose a low pro II over R1, it feels way more comfy to me.
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I went with a Chima 8.38 full, loved it and then it broke, totally my fault. Replaced it with a 8.38 Full Low ProII, the new Busenitz model, sooo much nicer! These LowProII's are really comfy, you're right Xen, feels so much better. They should expand these into AH and Krooked too.

dude i saw a 8.06 justin brock lowpro II full and want it so bad but my boards still so good and i dont want it tempting me laying around, lenny tell jim to make more low pro full shapes please!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glue Reed on January 29, 2017, 07:14:08 PM
has anybody tried the new, longer 8.5?

32.5 L and 14.75 wheelsbase? 

just looking for some feedback before I make an online purchase (something i don't like to do, but never seen one in real life)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on January 30, 2017, 08:03:32 PM
Been skating an 8.38 Full deck and it's one of my favorite shapes ever. I'll probably ride these exclusively for my next few boards. Interested in trying the low Pro's too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on February 15, 2017, 07:47:27 PM
Been skating an 8.38 Full deck and it's one of my favorite shapes ever. I'll probably ride these exclusively for my next few boards. Interested in trying the low Pro's too

DO IT!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on February 15, 2017, 08:54:09 PM
I could ride the 8.62 forever...

but also sold on the Raney shapes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on February 15, 2017, 09:05:34 PM
wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on February 16, 2017, 05:09:49 AM
I've seen an 8.5 low pro.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: christ0v on February 16, 2017, 06:25:02 AM
how is the wheelbase on the 8,25x32 - 14,5 ?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on February 16, 2017, 07:30:19 AM
wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?

don't tease
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on February 16, 2017, 09:30:34 AM
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wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?
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don't tease
if you really want a cock tease check this shit out
(http://i.imgur.com/XjE7OAY.png?1)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on February 16, 2017, 10:21:20 AM
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don't tease
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if you really want a cock tease check this shit out
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just popped a chubber
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 16, 2017, 06:07:17 PM
I hope they make it a full, it's the only thing from keeping me riding Ishods TwinTails.

Seriously, I'm a sub 32", 8.3, 14.38WB little bitch but it's too damn pointy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on February 16, 2017, 09:29:51 PM
I hope they make it a full, it's the only thing from keeping me riding Ishods TwinTails.
Seriously, I'm a sub 32", 8.3, 14.38WB little bitch but it's too damn pointy.
Word. I bought one of the Ishod twin tails but haven't had the balls to set it up yet because of the pointyness. Strictly been using it as a carpet board and it might stay that way.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on February 16, 2017, 09:37:44 PM
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wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?
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don't tease
[close]
if you really want a cock tease check this shit out
(http://i.imgur.com/XjE7OAY.png?1)
Why don't you want anyone to follow you?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on February 16, 2017, 09:58:26 PM
idk i just thought it was tacky to have my name on there, the account name is fiendmachines if anyone is curious i guess.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on February 22, 2017, 10:16:38 AM
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wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?
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don't tease
[close]
if you really want a cock tease check this shit out
(http://i.imgur.com/XjE7OAY.png?1)
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Why don't you want anyone to follow you?


If we were to make an 8.5 Twin Tail, what length and wheelbase would you guys like to see on it??
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on February 22, 2017, 10:57:03 AM
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wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?
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don't tease
[close]
if you really want a cock tease check this shit out
(http://i.imgur.com/XjE7OAY.png?1)
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Why don't you want anyone to follow you?
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If we were to make an 8.5 Twin Tail, what length and wheelbase would you guys like to see on it??

i cant dictate for an 8.5

but if you were to make a twin 8.06, i suggest it be different.
jim t was asking one day, i suggested doing something fun for anti-hero and do a twin nose gerwer deck.
do something fuller like 6.75, the 6.6 for a twin tail is fine but if somethign was twin nose it should be fuller but not quite 100% of a normal nose .
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on February 22, 2017, 11:03:44 AM
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wait have they made a 8.75 low pro yet?
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don't tease
[close]
if you really want a cock tease check this shit out
(http://i.imgur.com/XjE7OAY.png?1)
[close]
Why don't you want anyone to follow you?
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If we were to make an 8.5 Twin Tail, what length and wheelbase would you guys like to see on it??

 8.5x14.75 or 15

but more realistically 14.38 or .5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on February 22, 2017, 11:10:06 AM
32"/14.25"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on February 22, 2017, 11:56:19 AM
32"/14.25"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 22, 2017, 12:07:09 PM
Cmon give me that 8.25x31.75x14.25 GIVE IT TO ME
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on February 22, 2017, 12:40:29 PM
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Been skating an 8.38 Full deck and it's one of my favorite shapes ever. I'll probably ride these exclusively for my next few boards. Interested in trying the low Pro's too
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DO IT!!!

Got a low pro in that same 8.38 Full shape and it's been great! im definitely gonna skate these for my next 3-4 boards. would definitely be hyped on a twin nose shape!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on February 22, 2017, 03:26:37 PM
Cmon give me that 8.25x31.75x14.25 GIVE IT TO ME
and make it flat concave.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: cleveridiot on February 22, 2017, 04:10:03 PM
8.5 Twin nose 14.5 WB and 32 length. I fucking love DLX haha. but honestly i'm fine for the next decade with the 8.38Full
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 22, 2017, 09:57:11 PM
I'd rather the current twin tail (8.3x31.9, 14.3WB) just get a fuller nose and tail and call it day....;) I'm not getting the logic of make a board 'fuller' somehow necessitated making them longer with longer WBs...couldn't they have just been fuller...wknd and FA do it...AW..creature...

For an 8.5 twin tail, 8.5x32x14.38 - make it more of a hybrid tail/nose than a twin tail. Go skate a creature evilive series, I thought I 'd like it, 8.25" 14.5" WB but the tails are soooo short, it just feels long and weird.

Also, make it a low pro II =D and slick...with slide and sniff glitter embossed pink flowers and shit graphic that smells like a glade spray...you'll sell bajillions...

One thing I don't understand about dlx boards is why you have 8.06/8.18"s with long WBs, 8.38s longer than your 8.5s and an 8.25" full with a 14.5" WB...it's crazy land ;) oh and those 8.38x32.45 fulls with a 14.62 wb ----loopers....was it that 'one guy' who just sanded them too much to do a 32.5?

Could you also list the WBs in the drop catalogs? Soooooo helpful.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on February 23, 2017, 05:18:16 AM
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Been skating an 8.38 Full deck and it's one of my favorite shapes ever. I'll probably ride these exclusively for my next few boards. Interested in trying the low Pro's too
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DO IT!!!
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Got a low pro in that same 8.38 Full shape and it's been great! im definitely gonna skate these for my next 3-4 boards. would definitely be hyped on a twin nose shape!

The 8.38 full is great, and personally I like the longer wheelbase. A wider "twin nose" with longer WB would be nice too. But for now I'm sticking with the LowPro II in 8.38 full.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 24, 2017, 06:06:10 PM
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Been skating an 8.38 Full deck and it's one of my favorite shapes ever. I'll probably ride these exclusively for my next few boards. Interested in trying the low Pro's too
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DO IT!!!
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Got a low pro in that same 8.38 Full shape and it's been great! im definitely gonna skate these for my next 3-4 boards. would definitely be hyped on a twin nose shape!
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The 8.38 full is great, and personally I like the longer wheelbase. A wider "twin nose" with longer WB would be nice too. But for now I'm sticking with the LowPro II in 8.38 full.

At almost 33" doesn't that feel weird? What are you skating? Street? Park?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NJFly318 on February 24, 2017, 09:28:07 PM
I am skating that board for street and park. The longer wheel base is so nice, and the full is fractionally shorter than the standard 8.38" wide decks. Also, I'm older and don't do too many flip tricks, if any.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on February 24, 2017, 09:33:27 PM
i kinda want to a try a board thats longer than 33", like  a 33.3" or a 33.5" on like a 8.8 so it doesn't feel like i'm trying to land back on a 2x4 plank
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Coffee on March 28, 2017, 10:52:12 AM
Anyone know the wheelbase on the Ishod High Performance deck?  8.1x31.38 sounds good but not if the wheelbase is too long.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on March 28, 2017, 07:06:01 PM
14.5 wheelbase, Nose/ tail minimum 6.5".

Would actually love to try a symmetrical board at some point...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tangar on March 28, 2017, 10:04:26 PM
A twin nose 8.3-8.5 with a wheelbase shorter than 14.5, I would definitely buy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on March 29, 2017, 06:26:50 AM
If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on March 29, 2017, 08:06:45 AM
If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.

We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on March 29, 2017, 08:12:26 AM
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on March 29, 2017, 09:32:21 AM
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If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
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We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!

You're the best thank you.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tangar on March 29, 2017, 11:17:43 AM
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on March 29, 2017, 12:00:20 PM
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If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
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We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!


Damn, after all these years of buying dlx boards I had no idea. Thats really sick. But maybe it would be better if you guys could have a more explicit label denoting the concave, perhaps on the sticker that has the width, wheelbase etc. I feel like 99% of people, especially those who haven't been on this thread of slap, will have no idea what the Roman Numeral means if they even notice it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on March 29, 2017, 12:03:34 PM
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If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
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We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!


This is geat news!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on March 29, 2017, 12:06:05 PM
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If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
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We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!

I just noticed this on my new Real I swooped up and was wondering what it meant. I like how even the mellowest concave isn't flat at all. And make more boards like the new 8.6 Ishod spectrum! That would be pretty much the only shape I'd buy besides a smaller 8.375, 8.38 on occasion.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Julz on March 29, 2017, 12:15:43 PM
What ever you do, don't stop making the 8.06 full shape. I'm on my 4th board in a row !
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on March 29, 2017, 04:36:27 PM
^What he said. Except I'm on my 5th or 6th.


I just bought a new 8.06 Full. I know I was skeptical about them when they came out but after going from the Full that Lenny sent me (thanks again) back to the standard, I decided I missed the extra real estate on the Full.

Also, the more prominent sizing copy on the boards is nice.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 04, 2017, 10:02:31 AM
8.18" fulls with no change to WB - come on dlx :P
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on April 09, 2017, 01:13:42 PM
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If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
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We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!


When did this start? Just picked up a Sebo with a II on the top. Never noticed it, but my last DLX board was a few months ago.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crow T. Robot on April 09, 2017, 03:13:41 PM
Still waiting for the DLX equivalent to Baker's W 8.475 x L 31.875. I know they make that Beres popsicle board 8.5 and 31.85, but I'm hoping to see something around 8.35-8.45 wide and 31.75 long. I kind of liked that AH dingbat board dimensions but it tapered too much and felt really narrow near the back trucks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on April 10, 2017, 12:15:04 PM
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If possible please start labeling your boards mellow or steep concave, like how Baker does it. Thank you.
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We actually currently do this!

On the top sheet of each deck, near the top bolts, there is a Roman Numeral (I-IV) that corresponds to that board's placement in the mold.

I-is at the steepest, and IV-is the mellowest.

Hope this helps!

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When did this start? Just picked up a Sebo with a II on the top. Never noticed it, but my last DLX board was a few months ago.

We started doing this late last year, but there are still some older models out there that do not have the markings.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Berky on April 10, 2017, 02:26:36 PM
there is a shape that chris cole uses from bareback that is super good. You guys should start using it. It's an 8.5 with probably id say 32.25 or 32.1 and its kinda mellow with a flat tail
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rails on April 18, 2017, 06:37:11 AM
does anti-hero make a twin tail
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ZEBRA on April 21, 2017, 08:36:37 AM
How about some twin tails in different sizes?? I really like the 8.3X31.9, but what about a 8.38, or 8.5 twintail??

Creature made some, but I'm not a big fan of NHS.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on May 01, 2017, 12:38:58 PM
How about some twin tails in different sizes?? I really like the 8.3X31.9, but what about a 8.38, or 8.5 twintail??

Creature made some, but I'm not a big fan of NHS.

If you go back a few pages, in this very thread, you'll see the request and a little snippet of what could be.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JAesop on May 20, 2017, 03:22:23 PM
Anybody ride the T-Mo shovel shape? Thinking about trying it out...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tangar on May 20, 2017, 10:31:03 PM
https://instagram.com/p/BUU1G6DAE1B/

Does anyone know if this board is still in production and what the dimensions are?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nora9 on May 25, 2017, 03:13:22 AM
a thinner longer evil beemer would be interesting
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on May 25, 2017, 04:38:02 AM
I think you're out of luck there Tangar, i havent seen one of those around for a little while. If I remember right it was 8.75 not sure on the length though, they're bound to make another sweatpants board at some point surely
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on May 25, 2017, 05:29:12 AM
Is the Grosso 9.25 anti hero the same shape as the BA one? I finally got my hands on the lance mountain BA one but don't wanna skate it now. The dimensions look the same and the Grosso ones don't sell out as quick as the BA ones.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on May 25, 2017, 05:47:11 AM
I believe the lance art BA and his current 9.25 board are the same shape, different from the grosso
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_78002_AntiHeroBrianAndersonFlyingColorsShapedDeckT.jpg)(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_76859_AntiHeroSkateboardsJeffGrossoEbahDeck.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on May 25, 2017, 05:52:35 AM
I think Grosso and BA have their own somewhat similar but different shapes.

I'm vouching for whatever the new 8.25 shape is that these dudes sent me. The Kyle Walker board with the lady holding a beer is the one I have so I know for sure it's on that board. She's built like an 8.5, but flies like an 8. Big nose and big fat ass. 36-24-36 and she's 5'3".
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on May 25, 2017, 09:25:53 AM
Is the Grosso 9.25 anti hero the same shape as the BA one? I finally got my hands on the lance mountain BA one but don't wanna skate it now. The dimensions look the same and the Grosso ones don't sell out as quick as the BA ones.

The Grosso is longer by about .75" and has a much longer wheelbase (>15"). BA's shape has a 14.38" WB. The shapes are exactly the same though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tangar on May 27, 2017, 02:59:19 PM
Is the Grosso 9.25 anti hero the same shape as the BA one? I finally got my hands on the lance mountain BA one but don't wanna skate it now. The dimensions look the same and the Grosso ones don't sell out as quick as the BA ones.
They made a parade graphic one in yellow and pink and the vest one just came out. So don't be afraid to hang the lance one and find one of the newer graphics to skate. That shape is fun.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on May 27, 2017, 03:35:40 PM
I think Grosso and BA have their own somewhat similar but different shapes.

I'm vouching for whatever the new 8.25 shape is that these dudes sent me. The Kyle Walker board with the lady holding a beer is the one I have so I know for sure it's on that board. She's built like an 8.5, but flies like an 8. Big nose and big fat ass. 36-24-36 and she's 5'3".

I'm on an 8.25 x 32 with a II stamped on the top. Love it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on June 01, 2017, 04:49:06 PM
Anyone ever skated the Anti Hero 8.28 x 31.65? I think usually Julien Stranger pro models have that shape.
https://welcomeleeds.com/products/anti-hero-skateboards-8-28julien-stranger-where-are-they-now-deck
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on June 01, 2017, 09:36:51 PM
Anyone ever skated the Anti Hero 8.28 x 31.65? I think usually Julien Stranger pro models have that shape.
https://welcomeleeds.com/products/anti-hero-skateboards-8-28julien-stranger-where-are-they-now-deck

I am skating that shape right now. I went from the 8.25x32 DLX shape. The 8.28" has a short wheelbase (14.125" compared to the 14.38"). The board pops quicker and is easier to flip/shove. I only have a couple sessions on it so far but as of now I feel that the board is a little too short.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on June 06, 2017, 08:59:33 AM
SLAP is mystic ! i'm going to buy a AH 8.28x31.7 this week(only size available) after usually riding 8.25x32 and wanted some thoughts about it....god damnit !

edit : and i won't buy it, too short boards are the worst !
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dr. Octagon on June 06, 2017, 10:53:43 AM
the BA shape is my new favorite. It pairs very well with Thunder 151's
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sharkin on June 06, 2017, 01:35:52 PM
skating my first DLX board now.

 an 8.38 full and it's pretty awesome I gotta say
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 10, 2017, 10:47:20 AM
SLAP is mystic ! i'm going to buy a AH 8.28x31.7 this week(only size available) after usually riding 8.25x32 and wanted some thoughts about it....god damnit !

edit : and i won't buy it, too short boards are the worst !

The WB on that is like 14" width and length are great but it's a honking nose and tail for something that short
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 10, 2017, 10:49:13 AM
I think Grosso and BA have their own somewhat similar but different shapes.

I'm vouching for whatever the new 8.25 shape is that these dudes sent me. The Kyle Walker board with the lady holding a beer is the one I have so I know for sure it's on that board. She's built like an 8.5, but flies like an 8. Big nose and big fat ass. 36-24-36 and she's 5'3".

Was it the shorter 8.25 full? Been riding one too, it's about dead tho, love it! Tail has an interesting taper to it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on June 10, 2017, 11:29:30 AM
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I think Grosso and BA have their own somewhat similar but different shapes.

I'm vouching for whatever the new 8.25 shape is that these dudes sent me. The Kyle Walker board with the lady holding a beer is the one I have so I know for sure it's on that board. She's built like an 8.5, but flies like an 8. Big nose and big fat ass. 36-24-36 and she's 5'3".
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Was it the shorter 8.25 full? Been riding one too, it's about dead tho, love it! Tail has an interesting taper to it.

Yeah I think it's either right at or just over 32". I got a note apologizing for it not being under 32" because I'm so cool. I'm back on the 8.5x32 PS wood though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 10, 2017, 12:41:26 PM
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I think Grosso and BA have their own somewhat similar but different shapes.

I'm vouching for whatever the new 8.25 shape is that these dudes sent me. The Kyle Walker board with the lady holding a beer is the one I have so I know for sure it's on that board. She's built like an 8.5, but flies like an 8. Big nose and big fat ass. 36-24-36 and she's 5'3".
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Was it the shorter 8.25 full? Been riding one too, it's about dead tho, love it! Tail has an interesting taper to it.
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Yeah, it clocked in at 8.25x32x14.24" WB but the full width. Pretty sweet.
Yeah I think it's either right at or just over 32". I got a note apologizing for it not being under 32" because I'm so cool. I'm back on the 8.5x32 PS wood though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on June 10, 2017, 07:43:38 PM
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SLAP is mystic ! i'm going to buy a AH 8.28x31.7 this week(only size available) after usually riding 8.25x32 and wanted some thoughts about it....god damnit !

edit : and i won't buy it, too short boards are the worst !
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The WB on that is like 14" width and length are great but it's a honking nose and tail for something that short
bought my first 8.38 instead, a deathwish with 14.5 wb, feels perfect
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on June 13, 2017, 05:04:43 PM
Just picked up an AH 8.5" full shape...

this could be shape I ride until I'm done...

Nice long tail 6.75" and 14.6 wheelbase. Holds its width nicely the entire length. Might  even beat out my old faithful 8.62". Stoked.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 17, 2017, 05:25:08 PM
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I think Grosso and BA have their own somewhat similar but different shapes.

I'm vouching for whatever the new 8.25 shape is that these dudes sent me. The Kyle Walker board with the lady holding a beer is the one I have so I know for sure it's on that board. She's built like an 8.5, but flies like an 8. Big nose and big fat ass. 36-24-36 and she's 5'3".
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Was it the shorter 8.25 full? Been riding one too, it's about dead tho, love it! Tail has an interesting taper to it.
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Yeah, it clocked in at 8.25x32x14.24" WB but the full width. Pretty sweet.
Yeah I think it's either right at or just over 32". I got a note apologizing for it not being under 32" because I'm so cool. I'm back on the 8.5x32 PS wood though.
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I'd just committed to the 8.25" B2 baker shape (deep concave and 'squared' nose and tail) - the new 'stacked' series is 31.875", old stacked series is 32.125 or some shit (prefer the shorter shape) but man the dlx 8.25" shorter@32" full is so good...if they make them for the next drop, those of you on the full-train will love them....still wish they'd make that 8.25" shape (usually krooked) that has the slightly longer wb and isn't point in a full.

NHS seems to have brought back the 8.2x31.9x14.353 shape for the latest run so I'm going to jump ship over there.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Trollin4Tuna on June 17, 2017, 07:48:24 PM
Seen one Krooked deck with the new 8.18 full shape. Any idea when this shape is going on some Real decks? I want a new board and am torn between 8" and 8.25" and feel the 8.18" would be a good stepping stone.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on June 17, 2017, 08:20:43 PM
Seen one Krooked deck with the new 8.18 full shape. Any idea when this shape is going on some Real decks? I want a new board and am torn between 8" and 8.25" and feel the 8.18" would be a good stepping stone.

Which model? I looked for dlx fulls the other day in hopes of finding an 8.18 full.

EDIT: found it (based on copy)

http://krookedskateboarding.com/
 (http://krookedskateboarding.com/)

http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Worrest_F-This_Deck/descpage-KKBWFTDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Worrest_F-This_Deck/descpage-KKBWFTDK.html)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: vancanman on June 19, 2017, 12:48:36 AM
Just picked up an AH 8.5" full shape...

this could be shape I ride until I'm done...

Nice long tail 6.75" and 14.6 wheelbase. Holds its width nicely the entire length. Might  even beat out my old faithful 8.62". Stoked.

I'm riding the same shape right now. I always bought the 8.75 for the wheelbase and length. This 8.5 full is amazing. It's somehow a quarter inch longer than the 8.75 even though it's listed as being a little shorter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Chinaski's underpants on June 22, 2017, 05:41:57 AM
Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on June 22, 2017, 10:48:36 AM
Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!

They are available for purchase by shops now!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on June 22, 2017, 11:29:33 AM
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Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!
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They are available for purchase by shops now!

Any pics? What size is it?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: aloftystandard on June 23, 2017, 08:50:36 AM
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Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!
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They are available for purchase by shops now!
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Any pics? What size is it?
I saw him opening the box on insta and there is never a real good shot of the graphic. It appears to be a Gonzafied hanging klansman on the original shape. cant wait to see a good pic. Really hoping to get my hands on one I got my local on it but sometimes they flake...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on June 23, 2017, 10:18:05 AM
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Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!
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They are available for purchase by shops now!
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Any pics? What size is it?

No official pics yet, but here are the dimensions: 9.75 x 31.56  - 14.1 wb

Same shape as the last REAL release!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thrash-trash on June 25, 2017, 01:02:21 PM
3 sessions in on my Anti Hero T-Mo square shovel head 8.4/32.25 with 14.5wb.  It has the III stamped on the top ply of the truck bolts.  This might be the perfect ATV size and shape.  Prob my 6 or 7th AH deck in a row, with 1 Doomsayer shovel nose/tail deck in there which I believe is Generator wood also.  Keep up the great work DLX, and I'll keep buying and riding them...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mynameisnotjeff on June 25, 2017, 01:39:51 PM
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Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!
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They are available for purchase by shops now!
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Any pics? What size is it?
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I saw him opening the box on insta and there is never a real good shot of the graphic. It appears to be a Gonzafied hanging klansman on the original shape. cant wait to see a good pic. Really hoping to get my hands on one I got my local on it but sometimes they flake...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnglHrnsNm/?taken-by=krooked (https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnglHrnsNm/?taken-by=krooked)

Can we talk about the joy in the man's face?
Dude deserves to be treated like that for what he does for the industry!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on June 26, 2017, 07:58:01 AM
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Any word when that Thiebaud Krooked guest board will be available?

The shape looks fun, dunno if my wall will let me skate it though!
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They are available for purchase by shops now!
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Any pics? What size is it?
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I saw him opening the box on insta and there is never a real good shot of the graphic. It appears to be a Gonzafied hanging klansman on the original shape. cant wait to see a good pic. Really hoping to get my hands on one I got my local on it but sometimes they flake...
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnglHrnsNm/?taken-by=krooked (https://www.instagram.com/p/BVnglHrnsNm/?taken-by=krooked)

Can we talk about the joy in the man's face?
Dude deserves to be treated like that for what he does for the industry!!!

Aww and The Good Homie? handed it to him. Luv u Pat.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on July 14, 2017, 12:17:25 PM
Anybody know what the Real Full Shape SE decks are? I know that Reals 8.38 fulls are basically 32.5in but this Full Shape SE board says its 32.18in long was this just a couple of weird listings or is it actually a different shape?!?! I love the 8.38's shape but its too long for me and I would jizz my pants if this was for real.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on July 17, 2017, 11:38:44 AM
Anybody know what the Real Full Shape SE decks are? I know that Reals 8.38 fulls are basically 32.5in but this Full Shape SE board says its 32.18in long was this just a couple of weird listings or is it actually a different shape?!?! I love the 8.38's shape but its too long for me and I would jizz my pants if this was for real.

Prepare your pants for jizz my man!

Full SE decks are the same shapes as normal full's, just with different lengths and wheelbases.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on July 17, 2017, 11:52:52 AM
I tried to prepare myself but I failed. I jizzed everywhere and it's going to take awhile to clean it all up. This is the most beautiful thing I've heard since Gary Rogers being so politically incorrect on national television!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on July 17, 2017, 12:00:42 PM
Been loving the 8.3 Ishod twin tail so far, even coming from a longer, wider 8.38 Full. Steeper concave took a second to get used to but I prefer it steep anyway so once I adjusted it felt perfect. Might stick with these for a while. I've skated Reals for my last 5 out of 6 boards so far this year, keep killing it with the shapes!

Strayed from thunder tho but I might be tempted back if they ever come out with that extended baseplate for slides....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on July 17, 2017, 12:41:04 PM
Been loving the 8.3 Ishod twin tail so far, even coming from a longer, wider 8.38 Full. Steeper concave took a second to get used to but I prefer it steep anyway so once I adjusted it felt perfect. Might stick with these for a while. I've skated Reals for my last 5 out of 6 boards so far this year, keep killing it with the shapes!

Strayed from thunder tho but I might be tempted back if they ever come out with that extended baseplate for slides....
I want to try one, but the 14.4 wheelbase is a little to long for me. Is the shape pointy or round like most DLX?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on July 17, 2017, 09:34:08 PM
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Been loving the 8.3 Ishod twin tail so far, even coming from a longer, wider 8.38 Full. Steeper concave took a second to get used to but I prefer it steep anyway so once I adjusted it felt perfect. Might stick with these for a while. I've skated Reals for my last 5 out of 6 boards so far this year, keep killing it with the shapes!

Strayed from thunder tho but I might be tempted back if they ever come out with that extended baseplate for slides....
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I want to try one, but the 14.4 wheelbase is a little to long for me. Is the shape pointy or round like most DLX?
Interested in hearing more about this shape as well.  Do you miss having a well-defined nose when popping tricks?  Thanks for the feedback Will
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on July 18, 2017, 07:49:59 AM
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Been loving the 8.3 Ishod twin tail so far, even coming from a longer, wider 8.38 Full. Steeper concave took a second to get used to but I prefer it steep anyway so once I adjusted it felt perfect. Might stick with these for a while. I've skated Reals for my last 5 out of 6 boards so far this year, keep killing it with the shapes!

Strayed from thunder tho but I might be tempted back if they ever come out with that extended baseplate for slides....
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I want to try one, but the 14.4 wheelbase is a little to long for me. Is the shape pointy or round like most DLX?
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Interested in hearing more about this shape as well.  Do you miss having a well-defined nose when popping tricks?  Thanks for the feedback Will

Honestly when I first looked at it I wasn't sure because I always have prefered shapes like their Full decks which are a little more square shaped and these are a little rounder/pointier. Not that they're pointy like baker boards just not as square as the fulls. The "tails" are obviously s little shorter than your average nose but they're a little bigger than the normal tails too so it doesn't feel like you don't have enough space for your feet on the ends, which was my biggest worry personally. I think the steep concave works with the shape because if it were mellow I think the ends would feel too short, but the concave makes it easier to feel the tail so it works out. I literally just skate it symmetrically I don't pay attention to which end is which I just skate it however and it's great. My trucks are getting grounded down more evenly as well whereas normally for myself, it's pretty obvious which end I do crooks on and which end I'm doing smiths/feebles, etc. overall I was a little nervous at first straying from my tried and true 8.38 Full which is wider & a little longer than the 8.3 twin tail but it worked out for me and would recommend trying if interested.

Edit: Also, tail/noseslides are good to go too. Again I was worried that the shorter ends would make those tricks harder but ends are juuuust long enough that you can lock in & stand on your slides without feeling like you don't have enough room
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on July 18, 2017, 11:52:54 AM
Thanks again Will I'm definitely going to try one out for my next board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fang on July 19, 2017, 12:20:46 PM
The Raney shape that's 8.28 x 31.7 ... due to shape is that an Indy 139 or 149? I hate when trucks stick out. I guess I could ask on 144 too but that's still too new for me to deal with yet.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on July 19, 2017, 12:29:59 PM
Has Cherb creamed his jeans yet or not? pics?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on July 19, 2017, 08:29:19 PM
Has Cherb creamed his jeans yet or not? pics?
I creamed them all right. Didn't take pics though srry fam.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on July 19, 2017, 10:18:51 PM
saw that theres an 8, 8.25, 8.38, and 8.5 twin tail ishod for fall.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on July 20, 2017, 01:03:49 AM
saw that theres an 8, 8.25, 8.38, and 8.5 twin tail ishod for fall.

Interesting. Got any more specs? I'm interested in the measurements, especially the 8.38" and 8.5" ones.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bo golden on July 24, 2017, 11:25:13 AM
My favorite board of all time is a Julien Stranger from about 4 years ago.  The graphic has a baby sitting in a car seat with pigeons writing on him.  Its called "one eye open" or something along those lines.  It's an 8.38 and has somewhat of a pointy nose.  If someone can tell me if DLX still makes this shape and what boards they are I will order two when i get home.  Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on July 24, 2017, 04:30:56 PM
Sounds like the typical 8.38 they use often, but knowing the other measurements like length and wheelbase usually helps narrow that down.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 24, 2017, 07:24:21 PM
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Interesting. Got any more specs? I'm interested in the measurements, especially the 8.38" and 8.5" ones.

would dig the current ishod tt as is dimension-wise just 'full'
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ferraveemo on July 25, 2017, 01:37:09 AM
any more 18's that are coming with a much shorter wheelbase? atleast 14.25-14.1(0)???

the last one's i saw were the eagle in brown stain 8.28 fulls and the julien stranger goiter board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on July 25, 2017, 05:34:57 AM
any more 18's that are coming with a much shorter wheelbase? atleast 14.25-14.1(0)???

the last one's i saw were the eagle in brown stain 8.28 fulls and the julien stranger goiter board.
Some of their 8.25 have a 14.25 wheelbase, but the navy eagle 8.5 always has a 14.25 WB as well as their 8.28 x31.65.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bo golden on July 25, 2017, 09:26:29 AM
Sounds like the typical 8.38 they use often, but knowing the other measurements like length and wheelbase usually helps narrow that down.


Thanks homie, i'll take that board with me next time I go up to Bluetile and sort it out. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on July 26, 2017, 06:33:02 PM
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the last one's i saw were the eagle in brown stain 8.28 fulls and the julien stranger goiter board.
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Some of their 8.25 have a 14.25 wheelbase, but the navy eagle 8.5 always has a 14.25 WB as well as their 8.28 x31.65.

They have a 8.4 x 32 that's a 14.25 WB.

Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on July 26, 2017, 07:55:01 PM
Wasn't there an 8.25 with a larger than average wheelbase? I'm looking to pick up one. Maybe a Full.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 26, 2017, 08:35:35 PM
Wasn't there an 8.25 with a larger than average wheelbase? I'm looking to pick up one. Maybe a Full.

There's three now:

Regular 8.25"x32" with a 14.38" wheelbase; it's not a common one, seems to be used more in the Krooked lineup than R/AH
New Full 8.25"x32" with a 14.25" wheelbase
OG Full 8.25x32.2" with a 14.5" wheelbase

Really hoping for the a full with the 'mid' WB...and the 8.18" full got pushed to 32"

8.25x31.84x14.38 - is that too much to ask ANY manufacturer to make? Creature atleast has the 8.2x31.9x14.375
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on July 26, 2017, 08:47:43 PM
Why can't Real make a low pro without that horrendous graphic? Love the shape but the graphic is too much for me. Also, a low pro with full nose and tail would be perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 26, 2017, 08:49:35 PM
Why can't Real make a low pro without that horrendous graphic? Love the shape but the graphic is too much for me. Also, a low pro with full nose and tail would be perfect.

Not horrendous but better than usual.

http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Brock_Bug_Vision_LowPro_2_Full_SE_Deck/descpage-RLJBBVDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Brock_Bug_Vision_LowPro_2_Full_SE_Deck/descpage-RLJBBVDK.html)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 26, 2017, 09:46:34 PM
Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
I so want to try this shape!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Narcissus on July 28, 2017, 02:31:24 PM
8.18"x31.84" so few models use this, one of my favs if not THE favorite shape.

+1, love this shape. I would also be down for a 8.25 shorty.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on July 28, 2017, 03:43:37 PM
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There's three now:

Regular 8.25"x32" with a 14.38" wheelbase; it's not a common one, seems to be used more in the Krooked lineup than R/AH
New Full 8.25"x32" with a 14.25" wheelbase
OG Full 8.25x32.2" with a 14.5" wheelbase

Really hoping for the a full with the 'mid' WB...and the 8.18" full got pushed to 32"

8.25x31.84x14.38 - is that too much to ask ANY manufacturer to make? Creature atleast has the 8.2x31.9x14.375

Thanks!

Are they dumping the longer full? I guess I need to jump on that....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2017, 10:39:37 PM
Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nora9 on July 29, 2017, 06:33:46 AM
i mean did u see how easily shrimps like carroll focus girl boards even when they snap it sounds like chopstick breaking
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on July 29, 2017, 11:05:25 PM
saw that theres an 8, 8.25, 8.38, and 8.5 twin tail ishod for fall.
Is this still a thing?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: soccer mom on July 31, 2017, 01:11:25 PM
Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.

That Cardiel 9.2 shape is called the huffer. That is the best shape ever!! I wish they made it more often. Crazy that Cory Kennedy skates them so much that girl finally made the shape for him. He gets all tech and gets all tranny on that thing. I wish I had another one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: switchbs180 on July 31, 2017, 03:56:19 PM
 (http://file:///storage/emulated/0/Download/4e95b1458e37c6e935b21abc877a4420.jpg)

that 8.125 ishod wair x mr. tucks board with a slightly shorter wheelbase would be awesome.
this was the best deck I ever had, pop lasted till it fell apart and nose/tail were just perfect
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on August 06, 2017, 08:35:59 AM
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saw that theres an 8, 8.25, 8.38, and 8.5 twin tail ishod for fall.
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Interesting. Got any more specs? I'm interested in the measurements, especially the 8.38" and 8.5" ones.
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would dig the current ishod tt as is dimension-wise just 'full'
Anyone have any more info on these(specifically when they drop)?  Trying to set aside some money for the 8.38 now
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on August 08, 2017, 04:14:23 PM
(https://scontent-sjc2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/20686470_1501315076596492_9172234180543643648_n.jpg)

DLX Full SE shapes, supposedly quicker and more responsive for those that are into that


Edit: Massive fucking photo, don't report me plz  :-X
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on August 08, 2017, 04:53:50 PM
(https://scontent-sjc2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/20686470_1501315076596492_9172234180543643648_n.jpg)

DLX Full SE shapes, supposedly quicker and more responsive for those that are into that


Edit: Massive fucking photo, don't report me plz  :-X
I'm stoked as fuck on these. I love the 8.38 fulls shape but its just too long for me because I'm such a shortass bitch. I tried skating the 8.38  full I bought for as long as I could but I just fucking sucked even worse than normal on it. I'm thinking of moving down to 8.25 for a bit as well so I'm stoked on that too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Pigeon on August 08, 2017, 06:46:54 PM
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Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
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I so want to try this shape!
Does anyone know the shape in terms of I/II/III/IV/V?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on August 09, 2017, 07:39:03 AM
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Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
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I so want to try this shape!
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Does anyone know the shape in terms of I/II/III/IV/V?

The Roman Numerals represent the position of the decks in the mold (we press four at a time).
Number I is on the top and will have a bit steeper concave, and IV is on the bottom and will be a bit mellower.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on August 09, 2017, 07:13:05 PM
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Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
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I so want to try this shape!
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Does anyone know the shape in terms of I/II/III/IV/V?
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The Roman Numerals represent the position of the decks in the mold (we press four at a time).
Number I is on the top and will have a bit steeper concave, and IV is on the bottom and will be a bit mellower.



I'm pretty sure it's II. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Chuck Gender on August 10, 2017, 11:06:50 AM
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8.18"x31.84" so few models use this, one of my favs if not THE favorite shape.
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+1, love this shape. I would also be down for a 8.25 shorty.

Yes please, more of these!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: metsuri on August 10, 2017, 11:18:40 AM


DLX Full SE shapes, supposedly quicker and more responsive for those that are into that


Edit: Massive fucking photo, don't report me plz  :-X

I'm riding a Justin Brock full shape and loving it. It's 8.06 x 31.91 with a 14.44 wheelbase. There was an 8.18 shape some years ago that felt somewhat similar, not as narrow nose & tail as the usual Real shapes and I rode a whole bunch of those.

This is a beautiful skateboard I'm skating right now. These full shapes are definitely a good move on DLX's part.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 10, 2017, 08:06:40 PM
Remember when Creatures used to be full/wide noses?

After skating quasi/wknd/dlx fulls everything else under 8.3 seems pointy/too tapered
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rubbery vagina on August 11, 2017, 08:29:59 AM
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Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
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I so want to try this shape!
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Does anyone know the shape in terms of I/II/III/IV/V?
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The Roman Numerals represent the position of the decks in the mold (we press four at a time).
Number I is on the top and will have a bit steeper concave, and IV is on the bottom and will be a bit mellower.



Does this mean that the same board graphic and size can have a different roman numeral? The differences in concave are pretty drastic so would be good to know.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cherb on August 11, 2017, 12:57:14 PM
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Also, 8.28 x 31.7 Raney Beres 'Rye' is 14.125 WB.
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I so want to try this shape!
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Does anyone know the shape in terms of I/II/III/IV/V?
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The Roman Numerals represent the position of the decks in the mold (we press four at a time).
Number I is on the top and will have a bit steeper concave, and IV is on the bottom and will be a bit mellower.

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Does this mean that the same board graphic and size can have a different roman numeral? The differences in concave are pretty drastic so would be good to know.
Yes. They typically don't press different sized boards on the same press. And the difference in concave with DLX boards is much more minimal than a lot of companies. I've got a I and an IV and the I is barely more steep than the IV.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on August 28, 2017, 02:09:35 AM
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Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.

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That Cardiel 9.2 shape is called the huffer. That is the best shape ever!! I wish they made it more often. Crazy that Cory Kennedy skates them so much that girl finally made the shape for him. He gets all tech and gets all tranny on that thing. I wish I had another one.

Hell yeah, that shape is golden. Seems to always sell out
any season they drop. I'm tempted to buy another girl ck board
but I'm still traumatized by the shit quality of the last one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 28, 2017, 03:34:02 AM
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Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.

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That Cardiel 9.2 shape is called the huffer. That is the best shape ever!! I wish they made it more often. Crazy that Cory Kennedy skates them so much that girl finally made the shape for him. He gets all tech and gets all tranny on that thing. I wish I had another one.
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Hell yeah, that shape is golden. Seems to always sell out
any season they drop. I'm tempted to buy another girl ck board
but I'm still traumatized by the shit quality of the last one.

Antihero classic eagle navy (8.5")? :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 28, 2017, 08:14:02 PM
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8.18"x31.84" so few models use this, one of my favs if not THE favorite shape.
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+1, love this shape. I would also be down for a 8.25 shorty.
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Yes please, more of these!

Tons out there now, 8.18 fulls (tho longer) and shorty 8.25" *smaller WB tho :(

None of my locals EVER carry Toy/Hab/Found and I really want to stand on the 8.25"x31.75x14.5" WB...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on August 29, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
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Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.

[close]
That Cardiel 9.2 shape is called the huffer. That is the best shape ever!! I wish they made it more often. Crazy that Cory Kennedy skates them so much that girl finally made the shape for him. He gets all tech and gets all tranny on that thing. I wish I had another one.
[close]

Hell yeah, that shape is golden. Seems to always sell out
any season they drop. I'm tempted to buy another girl ck board
but I'm still traumatized by the shit quality of the last one.
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Antihero classic eagle navy (8.5")? :D

It's funny you say that, I'm skating the 8.5 navy right now.
Just ordered the white 8.75.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 29, 2017, 09:21:20 PM
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Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.

[close]
That Cardiel 9.2 shape is called the huffer. That is the best shape ever!! I wish they made it more often. Crazy that Cory Kennedy skates them so much that girl finally made the shape for him. He gets all tech and gets all tranny on that thing. I wish I had another one.
[close]

Hell yeah, that shape is golden. Seems to always sell out
any season they drop. I'm tempted to buy another girl ck board
but I'm still traumatized by the shit quality of the last one.
[close]

Antihero classic eagle navy (8.5")? :D
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It's funny you say that, I'm skating the 8.5 navy right now.
Just ordered the white 8.75.

Isn't the navy classic eagle the board he mostly skates?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: heckler on September 07, 2017, 08:04:55 AM
How does the 8.18 x 31.84 full shape compare to the 8.06 x 31.5 shape on Krookeds? Some websites list the length as 32... the wheelbase should be the same, are the nose/tail shorter, steeper, what?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rlang on September 07, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
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8.18"x31.84" so few models use this, one of my favs if not THE favorite shape.
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+1, love this shape. I would also be down for a 8.25 shorty.
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Yes please, more of these!

Same.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JAesop on September 07, 2017, 05:11:19 PM
What's up with DLX WB measuring? I have the 8.5 X 32.5 GT and the sticker on top says 14.38 WB, but...it's actually 14.75. Not a problem because I love the board, just wondering if anybody else has noticed this?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Krooked antihero on September 08, 2017, 12:47:56 AM
What's up with DLX WB measuring? I have the 8.5 X 32.5 GT and the sticker on top says 14.38 WB, but...it's actually 14.75. Not a problem because I love the board, just wondering if anybody else has noticed this?
That sucks man, I've been super picky about my wb lately, should I start to bring my own measuring tape to skateshops when bying new board if those labels cannot be trusted,,, ???
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on September 08, 2017, 08:57:10 AM
What's up with DLX WB measuring? I have the 8.5 X 32.5 GT and the sticker on top says 14.38 WB, but...it's actually 14.75. Not a problem because I love the board, just wondering if anybody else has noticed this?

Unfortunately, one side effect of having so many similar shapes (multiple 8.5s etc...) is that they sometimes get mis-stickered at BBS.

So sometimes, a box or two of the 8.5" x 32" with X-wheel base, will get the sticker for the the 8.5" x 32.5" with Y-wheel base.

We are aware of the issue and try to be as accurate as possible, but sometimes minor mistakes are made.

Sorry bros!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on September 08, 2017, 04:10:52 PM
Is the Grosso 9.25 board the same dimensions as the BA one? if not what are the exact dimensions of each.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on September 08, 2017, 04:35:46 PM
Grosso shape is much longer, if measured flat it's almost 33.25 vs the ba is 32.4.
15 in wb for the grosso vs 14.4 on the ba.
Grossso tail is almost 7 inches and the ba is 6 5/8?
Not the best at reading a tape measure but roughly that's it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on September 08, 2017, 05:16:40 PM
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What's up with DLX WB measuring? I have the 8.5 X 32.5 GT and the sticker on top says 14.38 WB, but...it's actually 14.75. Not a problem because I love the board, just wondering if anybody else has noticed this?
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Unfortunately, one side effect of having so many similar shapes (multiple 8.5s etc...) is that they sometimes get mis-stickered at BBS.

So sometimes, a box or two of the 8.5" x 32" with X-wheel base, will get the sticker for the the 8.5" x 32.5" with Y-wheel base.

We are aware of the issue and try to be as accurate as possible, but sometimes minor mistakes are made.

Sorry bros!


Had that happen to me with Baker a few times, never DLX - it's a bummer, especially if you had to order it on or offline, I'm sitting on wrapped deck I'll probably never ride because of it; hell even SW botches there WB measurements on anything over 14.25.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: essal on September 09, 2017, 02:48:20 AM
Any other boards in the same shape as the 8.75? It was a dream to skate.
(https://i.imgur.com/EDWlyQM.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on September 10, 2017, 05:34:56 PM
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Just bought and started skating a fairly new Anti Hero
full shape 8.5 board. It has a more squared out nose and tail
similar to the FA camp boards but with more of a mellow concave.
Overall a solid shape.

The board prior to the full shape I skated was an Anti Hero 9.2 Cardiel Oro shaped board.
I compared it to a Girl CK Phawt shape deck (that fuckin snapped the first day)
and the two shapes were practically identical.
I absolutely loved the shape and overall quality of the board.
Ended up masking off everything else but the horseshoe on the graphic
and painted it black. Decided to retire the deck due to hefty stress cracks and ended up
hanging it on my wall.

[close]
That Cardiel 9.2 shape is called the huffer. That is the best shape ever!! I wish they made it more often. Crazy that Cory Kennedy skates them so much that girl finally made the shape for him. He gets all tech and gets all tranny on that thing. I wish I had another one.
[close]

Hell yeah, that shape is golden. Seems to always sell out
any season they drop. I'm tempted to buy another girl ck board
but I'm still traumatized by the shit quality of the last one.
[close]

Antihero classic eagle navy (8.5")? :D
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It's funny you say that, I'm skating the 8.5 navy right now.
Just ordered the white 8.75.
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Isn't the navy classic eagle the board he mostly skates?

Yeah in the camp pain video he clearly skates the navy one.
It would be sick if dlx came out with an 8.6 with the same 32.5 14.25 wheelbase
Like the navy.

Looked for, found, and skated this classic football shape by Prime skateboards.
Not a bad shape, the quality of the wood isn't bad at all either.
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=72046 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=72046)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: N.L. on October 03, 2017, 10:57:44 AM
Kind of feeling the need for some wheel wells... like the Kyle Walker board... but on the 8.5" full shape


And double drilled wheelbase options...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on October 03, 2017, 12:59:27 PM
Kind of feeling the need for some wheel wells... like the Kyle Walker board... but on the 8.5" full shape


And double drilled wheelbase options...

I wouldn't mind wheel wells in "regular" sized boards, not a bad idea

Got an 8.38 Ishod twin tail for cheap thanks to the shitty bathroom tile graphic, but Im stoked to try it out. The 8.38 Full is my goto standard I try to size up everything else with, and I really liked my last 8.30 twin tail despite some slightly smaller dimensions. Here's a dimension comparison for those who care lol

8.38 Full / 8.38 TwinTail
Tail size 6.53 / 6.65
Nose 7.03 / 6.65
Length 32.43 / 32
Wheelbase 14.62 / 14.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on October 04, 2017, 12:47:09 AM
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Kind of feeling the need for some wheel wells... like the Kyle Walker board... but on the 8.5" full shape


And double drilled wheelbase options...
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I wouldn't mind wheel wells in "regular" sized boards, not a bad idea

Got an 8.38 Ishod twin tail for cheap thanks to the shitty bathroom tile graphic, but Im stoked to try it out. The 8.38 Full is my goto standard I try to size up everything else with, and I really liked my last 8.30 twin tail despite some slightly smaller dimensions. Here's a dimension comparison for those who care lol

8.38 Full / 8.38 TwinTail
Tail size 6.53 / 6.65
Nose 7.03 / 6.65
Length 32.43 / 32
Wheelbase 14.62 / 14.5

That seems pretty nice. Would you happen to know the dimensions of the 8.5” twin tail? 🤔
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on October 04, 2017, 01:58:06 AM
^that 8.38 twin tail seems perfect !
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on October 04, 2017, 05:42:11 AM
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Kind of feeling the need for some wheel wells... like the Kyle Walker board... but on the 8.5" full shape


And double drilled wheelbase options...
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I wouldn't mind wheel wells in "regular" sized boards, not a bad idea

Got an 8.38 Ishod twin tail for cheap thanks to the shitty bathroom tile graphic, but Im stoked to try it out. The 8.38 Full is my goto standard I try to size up everything else with, and I really liked my last 8.30 twin tail despite some slightly smaller dimensions. Here's a dimension comparison for those who care lol

8.38 Full / 8.38 TwinTail
Tail size 6.53 / 6.65
Nose 7.03 / 6.65
Length 32.43 / 32
Wheelbase 14.62 / 14.5
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That seems pretty nice. Would you happen to know the dimensions of the 8.5” twin tail? 🤔

From what I can find online, the length & wheelbase are the same as the 8.38, and maybe the ends are like a hair longer. They have a sticker on the shrink wrap that shows the exact dimensions so if you can find one in person you'll be able to know for sure
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on October 04, 2017, 07:41:50 AM
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Kind of feeling the need for some wheel wells... like the Kyle Walker board... but on the 8.5" full shape


And double drilled wheelbase options...
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I wouldn't mind wheel wells in "regular" sized boards, not a bad idea

Got an 8.38 Ishod twin tail for cheap thanks to the shitty bathroom tile graphic, but Im stoked to try it out. The 8.38 Full is my goto standard I try to size up everything else with, and I really liked my last 8.30 twin tail despite some slightly smaller dimensions. Here's a dimension comparison for those who care lol

8.38 Full / 8.38 TwinTail
Tail size 6.53 / 6.65
Nose 7.03 / 6.65
Length 32.43 / 32
Wheelbase 14.62 / 14.5
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That seems pretty nice. Would you happen to know the dimensions of the 8.5” twin tail? 🤔
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From what I can find online, the length & wheelbase are the same as the 8.38, and maybe the ends are like a hair longer. They have a sticker on the shrink wrap that shows the exact dimensions so if you can find one in person you'll be able to know for sure

Real’s site says 32.2” for the 8.5” but doesn’t list the other dimensions. Being in Finland I don’t think it’s very likely I’ll find this board in a shop. Not even sure if I’ll be able to find it online in some place with suitable shipping. 😕
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: heckler on October 10, 2017, 08:35:09 PM
Can anyone compare the 8.25 x 32 shape with the full 8.18 x 31.84 shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 11, 2017, 07:23:44 AM
Can anyone compare the 8.25 x 32 shape with the full 8.18 x 31.84 shape?

The full 8.18" Full is actually 32" (sadly) not 31.84"

I've been tempted to pick one up as the 8.06 full seemed really nice and I'm a fan of the full 8.25"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on October 11, 2017, 07:38:33 AM
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_82621_Anti-Hero-Skateboards-its-Shit-Mint-deck.jpg)

Woooo. 8.43x33 with a 15" wheel base. I think that's the same as the binohero shape. Stoked.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: heckler on October 11, 2017, 07:42:22 AM
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The full 8.18" Full is actually 32" (sadly) not 31.84"

I've been tempted to pick one up as the 8.06 full seemed really nice and I'm a fan of the full 8.25"
Damn, it seems we're torn between the same boards. That 8.06 shape (not full) looks nice, but I'm afraid it'll have some weird small tail or something. Anyone skated that one?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 11, 2017, 09:23:28 AM
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Can anyone compare the 8.25 x 32 shape with the full 8.18 x 31.84 shape?
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The full 8.18" Full is actually 32" (sadly) not 31.84"

I've been tempted to pick one up as the 8.06 full seemed really nice and I'm a fan of the full 8.25"
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Damn, it seems we're torn between the same boards. That 8.06 shape (not full) looks nice, but I'm afraid it'll have some weird small tail or something. Anyone skated that one?

The 8.25" full feels like an 8.3" to me but without the longer WB I desire. By that logic an 8.18 might feel like an 8.25 but with the longer WB. I missed out on the SW DD sale when they had the 8.18 full up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on October 11, 2017, 10:10:14 AM
Ishod twin tail slick is amazing! The regular 8.3 one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: metsuri on October 11, 2017, 11:39:40 AM
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Can anyone compare the 8.25 x 32 shape with the full 8.18 x 31.84 shape?
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The full 8.18" Full is actually 32" (sadly) not 31.84"

I've been tempted to pick one up as the 8.06 full seemed really nice and I'm a fan of the full 8.25"
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Damn, it seems we're torn between the same boards. That 8.06 shape (not full) looks nice, but I'm afraid it'll have some weird small tail or something. Anyone skated that one?

I'm skating the 8.06 full right now and it's perfect. I've skated the "regular" 8.06 before and you're right, it did have a small tail that bummed me out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 12, 2017, 04:30:35 PM
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Can anyone compare the 8.25 x 32 shape with the full 8.18 x 31.84 shape?
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The full 8.18" Full is actually 32" (sadly) not 31.84"

I've been tempted to pick one up as the 8.06 full seemed really nice and I'm a fan of the full 8.25"
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Damn, it seems we're torn between the same boards. That 8.06 shape (not full) looks nice, but I'm afraid it'll have some weird small tail or something. Anyone skated that one?
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I'm skating the 8.06 full right now and it's perfect. I've skated the "regular" 8.06 before and you're right, it did have a small tail that bummed me out.

I went to a local for new wheels (nothing I wanted) and caved on the 8.18 full walker. Gripped, it really does feel like a regular 8.25" (it feels/looks bigger than the 8.25" foundation I was riding (too mellow and had a weird nose shape, really narrow halfway but not pointy) but smaller than the 8.25" full which feels like an 8.38.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/U_1DQ68Xm2lEnpxcDfZguA0ue9RRZSzv3RY3bh9zAIayvy3uWDGM0ELLEjX80D16EVixpv_jWOVdPLcTK2MuEhJD8sqtxHTtq6W4esmrSZ0rLxqp3PdbFW9zIcMT_FCu2-jiCikIx-k)

Now to figure out what wheels to slap on.

L | 8.18" Full Walker  ---   R | 8.25" Full Walker  (fuck I'm wearing the kids shoes too, I must be a fanboi)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7dKNpOY7isjlkOciRgtNBT3My1j8gHdsu9usl3aICUZu_K3ML_UpnoUHUEfQP2AfwoTROHzWQgvWSYBkIkgboZxyXvpp9jpJjbJ6-f0l34LrjXj_OPErErXL6BaKRfB94zDjwndSE9A)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on October 13, 2017, 04:36:55 AM
(http://socalskateshop.com/images/products/large_82621_Anti-Hero-Skateboards-its-Shit-Mint-deck.jpg)

Woooo. 8.43x33 with a 15" wheel base. I think that's the same as the binohero shape. Stoked.
So hyped this shape is back!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pile on October 17, 2017, 09:58:45 PM
anyone know what's up with the new anti-hero hurricane series? curious to know if this is something new or an og board construction deal. looks like a curb combo killer.

(https://www.tactics.com/a/9wxn/9/anti-hero-taylor-hurricane-84-skateboard-deck-yellow.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on October 18, 2017, 08:48:07 AM
anyone know what's up with the new anti-hero hurricane series? curious to know if this is something new or an og board construction deal. looks like a curb combo killer.

(https://www.tactics.com/a/9wxn/9/anti-hero-taylor-hurricane-84-skateboard-deck-yellow.jpg)

They are the normal board construction, just with a bevel on the bottom edges.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tangar on October 18, 2017, 06:35:18 PM
^ that looks super rad, but is there any function to it?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pile on October 18, 2017, 10:24:01 PM
^ that looks super rad, but is there any function to it?

that's what i was wondering. i've never seen that on a board before, and i was wondering if it was an ode to something done long ago. looks like it'd be a great boardslide to feeble/hurricane enhancer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Level 60 Dwarf Paladin on October 18, 2017, 10:27:54 PM
Imagine that hitting you in the shin...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: coneklr on October 19, 2017, 10:25:56 AM
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Can anyone compare the 8.25 x 32 shape with the full 8.18 x 31.84 shape?
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The full 8.18" Full is actually 32" (sadly) not 31.84"

I've been tempted to pick one up as the 8.06 full seemed really nice and I'm a fan of the full 8.25"
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Damn, it seems we're torn between the same boards. That 8.06 shape (not full) looks nice, but I'm afraid it'll have some weird small tail or something. Anyone skated that one?
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I'm skating the 8.06 full right now and it's perfect. I've skated the "regular" 8.06 before and you're right, it did have a small tail that bummed me out.

8.06 full over the non full everyday!!!  I had stopped skating real until the full came out as a few years prior they all started seeming to have really tapered tails and I couldn't deal with them.  The full is perfect!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on October 19, 2017, 11:30:19 AM
Imagine that cutting your in the shin...
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Post by: Pigeon on October 20, 2017, 01:36:17 AM
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Imagine it cutting your dick
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on October 20, 2017, 05:05:54 AM
(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/20120607035837_auto.gif)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on November 13, 2017, 09:44:23 AM
What’s the word on the Full SE shapes? Looks like the dimensions are a hair smaller but is the concave a little more mellow too? I love the normal 8.38 fulls & not sure if I wanna try the SE out or stick to my tried & true. I’d probably prefer the normal fulls if the concave is more mellow on the SE
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 13, 2017, 11:20:29 AM
What’s the word on the Full SE shapes? Looks like the dimensions are a hair smaller but is the concave a little more mellow too? I love the normal 8.38 fulls & not sure if I wanna try the SE out or stick to my tried & true. I’d probably prefer the normal fulls if the concave is more mellow on the SE

Concave should be about the same.... SE boards are just a bit shorter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on November 13, 2017, 11:27:18 AM
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What’s the word on the Full SE shapes? Looks like the dimensions are a hair smaller but is the concave a little more mellow too? I love the normal 8.38 fulls & not sure if I wanna try the SE out or stick to my tried & true. I’d probably prefer the normal fulls if the concave is more mellow on the SE
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Concave should be about the same.... SE boards are just a bit shorter.

Cool I think might try one out then, thanks Lenny!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Chippedwood on November 16, 2017, 01:46:50 PM
i really liked an 8.6" Anti hero i had, rode that to the ground, just got better with age. Also loved my 9" krooked team board.
I stepped up to 169s  because only dudes with daddy issues ride under 9". I'd like to see like a 9.25" popsicle.
9.5" popsicle. but keep the body of the board similar to the 8.6, mellow flat, the future of skating is NO grinds, No flips.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Pigeon on November 16, 2017, 10:48:47 PM
i really liked an 8.6" Anti hero i had, rode that to the ground, just got better with age. Also loved my 9" krooked team board.
I stepped up to 169s  because only dudes with daddy issues ride under 9". I'd like to see like a 9.25" popsicle.
9.5" popsicle. but keep the body of the board similar to the 8.6, mellow flat, the future of skating is NO grinds, No flips.
Pushing and Ollieing are for cucks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on November 17, 2017, 06:13:24 AM
Lenny, tell DLX to keep making the slicks. They are amazing!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 17, 2017, 07:39:07 AM
Lenny, tell DLX to keep making the slicks. They are amazing!

okay!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nate.Dog on November 17, 2017, 11:12:00 AM
Is the full SE on any crooked boards? I love my 8.25 full, but I wish the wheelbase was just a little shorter
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bumpnrun on November 17, 2017, 12:17:20 PM
@Lenny

So dlx boards are stamped on top at the front truck with roman numerals about where in the stack the board was pressed?

I have 2 krooked boards, same model, a I and a IV. They are identical in concave and tail steepness. The only difference I can see and feel is the I has a steeper nose. Is I the top of the stack? Or the bottom? I feel like it's from the top of the stack.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 20, 2017, 08:05:34 AM
Correct, the I is from the top.

The difference is not huge, but there definitely is something there for the super-shape-nerds to take into consideration ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bumpnrun on November 20, 2017, 09:08:09 AM
Correct, the I is from the top.

The difference is not huge, but there definitely is something there for the super-shape-nerds to take into consideration ;)

Thanks! I just checked them closer.

The I has steeper nose, slightly steeper tail, slightly deeper concave. I think it's pretty cool to have this info on where in the press it came from!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on November 21, 2017, 10:55:49 PM
Correct, the I is from the top.

The difference is not huge, but there definitely is something there for the super-shape-nerds to take into consideration ;)

Woah...! That’s such an awesome way to get more insight on the shape!!!

I saw the same on my krooked and was wondering what that II was and now I know what to look for cause I’m loving this cromer krooked 8.06!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: NORTHBYMIDWEST on November 25, 2017, 12:40:33 PM
I really love my krooked 8.75" full shape and the 9" ah eagle deck, is there any chance you guys will make a 9" full shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Jud Nestorkins on November 26, 2017, 09:24:14 PM
No idea if this has a shape name but I just got an 8.5 AH with a 14.38 wheel base and I fucking love it.

Nice, short, wheelbase and it's pretty rounded with medium concave. It just feels like a deck should in my opinion.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on November 27, 2017, 07:48:05 PM
No idea if this has a shape name but I just got an 8.5 AH with a 14.38 wheel base and I fucking love it.

Nice, short, wheelbase and it's pretty rounded with medium concave. It just feels like a deck should in my opinion.

Which one?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Jud Nestorkins on November 27, 2017, 10:08:03 PM
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No idea if this has a shape name but I just got an 8.5 AH with a 14.38 wheel base and I fucking love it.

Nice, short, wheelbase and it's pretty rounded with medium concave. It just feels like a deck should in my opinion.
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Which one?

The BA.


(https://shop.r10s.jp/swinginmarket/cabinet/01508901/01589719/imgrc0069073907.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on November 28, 2017, 07:21:40 AM
No idea if this has a shape name but I just got an 8.5 AH with a 14.38 wheel base and I fucking love it.

Nice, short, wheelbase and it's pretty rounded with medium concave. It just feels like a deck should in my opinion.
I think Anti Hero boards in general just feel like how all decks should.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on November 28, 2017, 07:23:04 AM
the AH 8.5 navy eagle is a perfect board as well... prob the same
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on November 28, 2017, 07:27:32 AM
Lenny is there any official statement on if that GT board from the last page will cut your dick off?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 28, 2017, 08:05:53 AM
Lenny is there any official statement on if that GT board from the last page will cut your dick off?

Nope, your dicks are safe.

We use a special bevel that is specifically designed to NOT cut off dicks.

Cheers!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on November 28, 2017, 08:06:35 AM
What can't you guys do
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spanyard on January 13, 2018, 09:53:14 AM
Hey DLXSF-

Any chance on making a shorter (<32") slick with a super short wheelbase e.g. 14-14.1?  I'm loving my past 3 Reals -  2 Ishod high performance 8.1 and a Walker 8.1 - and would love to ride slicks in this realm...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 18, 2018, 12:21:03 AM
@Lenny

So dlx boards are stamped on top at the front truck with roman numerals about where in the stack the board was pressed?

I have 2 krooked boards, same model, a I and a IV. They are identical in concave and tail steepness. The only difference I can see and feel is the I has a steeper nose. Is I the top of the stack? Or the bottom? I feel like it's from the top of the stack.

IMHO, I is the steepest tail/nose/deepest concave, and IV is the flattest, with II and III being in their respective places.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thrash-trash on January 18, 2018, 12:27:04 PM
Curious to know how well the Anti Hero T Mo and Raney square shovel nose decks did. The T Mo 8.4" deck was awesome, and Im always looking for that shape. The 8.5 + sizes that Raney has, are a bit too wide and I'll need to up the size of my trucks for that shape, but I just love that squarish nose.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Smartass on January 18, 2018, 03:18:40 PM
This thread now has me checking the roman numeral every time I look at DLX decks. Friend picked up a Real the other day and checked and it was a IV. Still has such a nice concave. Wish I had checked what mine was, but I didn't know this stuff when I picked it up. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 18, 2018, 03:24:18 PM
This thread now has me checking the roman numeral every time I look at DLX decks. Friend picked up a Real the other day and checked and it was a IV. Still has such a nice concave. Wish I had checked what mine was, but I didn't know this stuff when I picked it up.

Friend owns a shop. For the last year or so, any time a DLX shipment came in, we checked the roman numerals and compared them to each others impression of their concave and nose/tail steepness. They was especially interesting when he got multiple of the same decks, but they had different numerals on them. We both determined that (I) was the steepest/deepest, and (IV) was the flattest. Personally, I like (II) and (III) the best. (I) is too steep, and (IV) is too flat...but I still ride them if there is no other option.     
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 18, 2018, 04:51:07 PM
Curious to know how well the Anti Hero T Mo and Raney square shovel nose decks did. The T Mo 8.4" deck was awesome, and Im always looking for that shape. The 8.5 + sizes that Raney has, are a bit too wide and I'll need to up the size of my trucks for that shape, but I just love that squarish nose.
doom sayers shovel nose board?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 18, 2018, 05:46:26 PM
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No idea if this has a shape name but I just got an 8.5 AH with a 14.38 wheel base and I fucking love it.

Nice, short, wheelbase and it's pretty rounded with medium concave. It just feels like a deck should in my opinion.
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Which one?
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I rode that deck for all of one day, hate the pointyround nose and tail as I prefer the full shapes....wish they would make fulls that aren't crazy long....not sure why something full/wide needs to be longer than regular boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on January 19, 2018, 06:08:23 AM
Kinda late to bandwagon as I just now tried Real full 8.06 and I find those awesome.
I like skinnier decks with long wheelbases and and there are not much decks with 14.44 wheelbase under 8 so I opted for Real full and I'm really impressed.
I think I will be using DLX full 8 shape for foreseeable future.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thrash-trash on January 20, 2018, 01:49:08 PM

 doom sayers shovel nose board?

I did skate that deck for a while and loved it, but the rounder tail on the T Mo felt a little better, and the width was just narrow enough to ride Ace 44s. I had to move up to 55s on the Doomsayers. Think it was a 8.6"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 21, 2018, 05:11:50 PM
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I did skate that deck for a while and loved it, but the rounder tail on the T Mo felt a little better, and the width was just narrow enough to ride Ace 44s. I had to move up to 55s on the Doomsayers. Think it was a 8.6"

ah what you rode though is the double shovel version https://www.instagram.com/p/BLwtjLuh-cC/?taken-by=doomsayersclub
the (single) shovel nose one is 8.4 and has a round tail just like the AH.
https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/doom-sayers-inaugural-8-4-skateboard-deck.html
(trust me, I was lusting after it for a good minute)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on January 21, 2018, 11:10:17 PM
Definitely want more small wheelbase short and wide shapes. An 8.5 x 31 with 14.25 or a 14 inch wheelbase would be great.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on January 21, 2018, 11:20:42 PM
Definitely want more small wheelbase short and wide shapes. An 8.5 x 31 with 14.25 or a 14 inch wheelbase would be great.

I agree with the wheelbase suggestion

Idk what to do with my situation cause I have 2 krooked full shapes with the IV numerals and I usually prefer steeper concave but it really doesn’t look all too flat and I’m thinking maybe it’ll work if the kicks are supposed to be lower which I like/want for the tail to hit the ground faster like those element flat light shapes

Just wish the wheelbases on these weren’t 14.4 for a freaking 8.18 and 8.06 width
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on January 22, 2018, 06:26:22 AM
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Definitely want more small wheelbase short and wide shapes. An 8.5 x 31 with 14.25 or a 14 inch wheelbase would be great.
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I agree with the wheelbase suggestion

Idk what to do with my situation cause I have 2 krooked full shapes with the IV numerals and I usually prefer steeper concave but it really doesn’t look all too flat and I’m thinking maybe it’ll work if the kicks are supposed to be lower which I like/want for the tail to hit the ground faster like those element flat light shapes

Just wish the wheelbases on these weren’t 14.4 for a freaking 8.18 and 8.06 width

That is why DLX released full-se shapes, same shapes as regular full but with shorter wheelbases.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 22, 2018, 07:14:14 AM
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Definitely want more small wheelbase short and wide shapes. An 8.5 x 31 with 14.25 or a 14 inch wheelbase would be great.
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I agree with the wheelbase suggestion

Idk what to do with my situation cause I have 2 krooked full shapes with the IV numerals and I usually prefer steeper concave but it really doesn’t look all too flat and I’m thinking maybe it’ll work if the kicks are supposed to be lower which I like/want for the tail to hit the ground faster like those element flat light shapes

Just wish the wheelbases on these weren’t 14.4 for a freaking 8.18 and 8.06 width

Guess that's what the team riders want?

Seems odd....skinnier with longer WB, wider with shorter WB...should be the opposite..
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 24, 2018, 11:20:39 PM
If any of the Deluxe dudes are still monitoring this thread...

The 32"x8.25"x14.38" shape (e.g. the same one as the AH Classic "Larger" Eagle)...I'd love to have that exact shape, wheel base, etc, but in an 8.5". All of the normal 8.5" shapes have a much more rounded nose/tail. The 32"x8.25" shape has a slightly squarer nose and less rounded tail...that would be a kick-ass transition deck, IMHO, if it was 8.5". And, please, do not ever stop making that 32"x8.25"x14.38" shape. It's the best shape/dimensions, ever...just add an 8.5" version, please!

Also, what's up with the royal blue 8.5" eagle? I always see that with a sticker that says "8.5" but it NEVER lists the other dimensions (length & wheel base) like every other Deluxe deck sticker does. I've also noticed that the blue eagle seem to sometimes be different length and wheel base dimensions (e.g. they are not always the same). This does not seem to happen with any of the other eagle decks. What's up with that? It seems odd.     
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on January 24, 2018, 11:28:21 PM
If any of the Deluxe dudes are still monitoring this thread...

The 32"x8.25"x14.38" shape (e.g. the same one as the AH Classic "Larger" Eagle)...I'd love to have that exact shape, wheel base, etc, but in an 8.5". All of the normal 8.5" shapes have a much more rounded nose/tail. The 32"x8.25" shape has a slightly squarer nose and less rounded tail...that would be a kick-ass transition deck, IMHO, if it was 8.5.

Also, what's up with the royal blue 8.5" eagle? I always see that with a sticker that says "8.5" but it NEVER lists the other dimensions (length & wheel base) like every other Deluxe deck sticker does. I've also noticed that the blue eagle seem to sometimes be different length and wheel base dimensions (e.g. they are not always the same). This does not seem to happen with any of the other eagle decks. What's up with that? It seems odd.   

Yeah I have that blue eagle 8.5 as my cruiser deck cause I thought I was a big boy a year ago but nah, it’s fun but after 10 min I’m out of jumps. Mine feels pretty good though for an 8.5, I think 32 Forsure and the wheelbase is actually short, like 14.12 I think and it has a full looking shape(full to the rounded nose and tail) that’s the kind of dimension and shape I would of loved for my 8.06 and 8.18 krooked but I guess kids are getting taller these days and need more leg room
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 24, 2018, 11:40:09 PM
^ Yeah, that's the weird thing with the 8.5" eagle. Some have a 14.1" wheel base, and are like 31.8" long. Others have 14.38" wheel base and are 32" (like the one I currently have), and others are 32.5' with a 14.25" wheel base. All over the place. They are also not a true 8.5" width. They come in at like 8.375"/8.4".
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on January 24, 2018, 11:51:43 PM
^ Yeah, that's the weird thing with the 8.5" eagle. Some have a 14.1" wheel base, and are like 31.8" long. Others have 14.38" wheel base and are 32" (like the one I currently have), and others are 32.5' with a 14.25" wheel base. All over the place. They are also not a true 8.5" width. They come in at like 8.375"/8.4".

True!!! It didn’t fit my thunder 149 flush, it was hot dogging a bit much

And I started to think it’s proably actually a 8.38

It’s a really good board and I wish it was just smaller, the concave, kicks, and all are almost perfect classic old deluxe the way I liked it but close enough as a good cruiser that works like a regular board for my lazy long distance trips to a friends or whatever
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nosneb on January 25, 2018, 04:23:53 AM
Yeah I noticed when I skated that blue eagle 8.5 back to back. One of them was 31.8 long and 8.5 wide with 14wb. The other deck was 14.5 wb and the tails and nose was really short(bought online)
There is the blue painted graphic that’s usually 31.8 long but there is a blue stained version that’s more standard 8.5 32 long
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on January 25, 2018, 05:59:26 AM
I fucking LOVE the 8.06 Full with the longer wheelbase. Hope that's not going anywhere anytime soon.

I was skeptical at first but the regular 8.06 just feels too puny now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 25, 2018, 09:23:47 AM
There is the blue painted graphic that’s usually 31.8 long but there is a blue stained version that’s more standard 8.5 32 long

The stained eagles were always listed as different dimensions as the painted eagles. The stained were a "one-off" series that hung around for awhile.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 25, 2018, 09:25:56 AM
I'm back on DLX wood and why did I ever leave
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Post by: nosneb on January 25, 2018, 11:30:21 AM
I loved the stained blue eagle. It felt more like a standard dlx shape. The painted blue is just short and stubby. I agree the 8.25/8.38 shape is perfect and wish they would just make that a 8.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Pigeon on January 25, 2018, 12:42:09 PM
I'm back on DLX wood and why did I ever leave
probably because of your love for Andrew Allen
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 25, 2018, 12:44:31 PM
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probably because of your love for Andrew Allen

That's exactly what it was, and the insane concave on his board is what pushed me towards a flatter Real deck. You really cut to the core of me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on January 25, 2018, 04:52:40 PM
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I'm back on DLX wood and why did I ever leave
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probably because of your love for Andrew Allen
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That's exactly what it was, and the insane concave on his board is what pushed me towards a flatter Real deck. You really cut to the core of me.
Hockey boards are generator though right?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Smartass on January 25, 2018, 10:25:12 PM
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I'm back on DLX wood and why did I ever leave
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probably because of your love for Andrew Allen
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That's exactly what it was, and the insane concave on his board is what pushed me towards a flatter Real deck. You really cut to the core of me.
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Hockey boards are generator though right?

They use the same wood, but most of their boards are pressed to whatever spec the company wants.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bumpovertrash on January 25, 2018, 10:39:56 PM
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 doom sayers shovel nose board?

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I did skate that deck for a while and loved it, but the rounder tail on the T Mo felt a little better, and the width was just narrow enough to ride Ace 44s. I had to move up to 55s on the Doomsayers. Think it was a 8.6"

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ah what you rode though is the double shovel version https://www.instagram.com/p/BLwtjLuh-cC/?taken-by=doomsayersclub
the (single) shovel nose one is 8.4 and has a round tail just like the AH.
https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/doom-sayers-inaugural-8-4-skateboard-deck.html
(trust me, I was lusting after it for a good minute)

Just ordered the 8.4 shovel nose should be awesome board. Ive had a couple doomsayers there great
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on January 25, 2018, 11:01:35 PM
let us know how it rides, I was pinning over the 8.4 but the northern co. I bought instead was just too beautiful to pass up
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on January 25, 2018, 11:23:28 PM
The Real heavyweight 8.38 I'm skating has lasted a lot longer with better pop than the Antihero decks I've skated. I only wish they had a full heavyweight 8.475 x 31 14" wb with the Antihero concave. It wouldn't hurt to add at least one x-band ply in their regular construction decks for longevity and pop purposes.

If they brought back and gave the 8.5 blue eagle the full shape treatment, that would be the dream! Also switching to Aces has definitely helped shortening the wheelbase on longer decks IMO.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 26, 2018, 06:59:40 AM
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I'm back on DLX wood and why did I ever leave
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probably because of your love for Andrew Allen
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That's exactly what it was, and the insane concave on his board is what pushed me towards a flatter Real deck. You really cut to the core of me.
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Hockey boards are generator though right?

Every single FA/Hockey board I've had was PS. Every one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 26, 2018, 07:34:21 AM
If any of the Deluxe dudes are still monitoring this thread...

The 32"x8.25"x14.38"

That's all I want, in a full shape...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on January 26, 2018, 08:48:17 AM
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If any of the Deluxe dudes are still monitoring this thread...

The 32"x8.25"x14.38"
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That's all I want, in a full shape...
and in a 8.38 version too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 26, 2018, 09:00:55 AM
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If any of the Deluxe dudes are still monitoring this thread...

The 32"x8.25"x14.38"
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That's all I want, in a full shape...
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and in a 8.38 version too

Actually I'd rather have that -  the 8.38 i'm riding now with it's 14.6x wheelbase and over 32" is just too fucking long for me.

What would be tits is the Ishod twin tail dims on a non-twin tail full shape. Fucking perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 26, 2018, 10:47:59 AM
The full shapes are rad, but they are too long for me. I find 32” to be perfect. Once it’s over 32”, it starts feeling longboard-ish, and my stance feels awkwardly wide. That said, a slightly fuller nose/tail on the standard dimensions would be interesting.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on January 26, 2018, 11:31:26 AM
The full shapes are rad, but they are too long for me. I find 32” to be perfect. Once it’s over 32”, it starts feeling longboard-ish, and my stance feels awkwardly wide. That said, a slightly fuller nose/tail on the standard dimensions would be interesting.
I have a 8.25x32 full SE right now, but the 14.25 wb is killing my skating a lil, 14.38 would have been perfect, coming from a 8.38x32x14.5, some tricks like nollie flip backs are clean landing but flip backs are just weirds, maybe a full normal shape is the answer
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 26, 2018, 11:30:26 PM
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The full shapes are rad, but they are too long for me. I find 32” to be perfect. Once it’s over 32”, it starts feeling longboard-ish, and my stance feels awkwardly wide. That said, a slightly fuller nose/tail on the standard dimensions would be interesting.
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I have a 8.25x32 full SE right now, but the 14.25 wb is killing my skating a lil, 14.38 would have been perfect, coming from a 8.38x32x14.5, some tricks like nollie flip backs are clean landing but flip backs are just weirds, maybe a full normal shape is the answer

Creature makes the dims but it's not a full - ever since they switched up shapes due to new people at NHS, creature became pointyish and lost the wide fat noses.. I can't find any board co. that makes and exact one; they're also koooky...the 8.3x32" have a 14.5" WB yet the 8.5"x32.04 have a 14.375 just like the 8.25s...wtf logic is that?

Every now and again Creature will put out the old dims, haven't picked one up to see if it still uses the old shape.

LENGTH 31.9 in
WIDTH 8.2 in
WHEELBASE 14.353 in
NOSE LENGTH 6.75 in
TAIL LENGTH 6.625 in


The powell flight 8.5s are as close as I can find, just a hair over 32, fullish shape (more fat and round but close enough); powell used to make an 8.25 with a 14.375 WB and it was just a hair under 32" but they're all 32.5".

Do they all know something we don't and the dimensions don't work or something? :P

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 27, 2018, 01:38:45 AM
Do they all know something we don't and the dimensions don't work or something?

Seriously. Why make a 32.62", or an 8.62"x32.56", or a 8.06x31.97" (all current AH decks)? WTF is the logic in those numbers? Almost seems like computer generated ratios or something. It's bewildering how those numbers were arrived at. I'd love for someone to explain it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 27, 2018, 01:48:37 PM
Maybe due to veneer yield lengths or something, there is also the human element (sanding) that might come into play?

10x30 was the 80s staple, then it was whatever width x32", now it's crazy town...

If I could find a Numbers silvas locally to step on to find out if if it's pointy or fullish I'd bite, it's go near perfect dims:

wb:14.385"   32.12"x8.3"   n:7.125"   t:6.7"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RumpelFoarskin on January 28, 2018, 12:08:28 AM
Maybe due to veneer yield lengths or something, there is also the human element (sanding) that might come into play?

10x30 was the 80s staple, then it was whatever width x32", now it's crazy town...

If I could find a Numbers silvas locally to step on to find out if if it's pointy or fullish I'd bite, it's go near perfect dims:

wb:14.385"   32.12"x8.3"   n:7.125"   t:6.7"
It’s fullish over pointy I would say, skating one right now. was stoked when I read the dimensions on the deck. Or the nose is full and the tail is more pointed. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on March 29, 2018, 08:44:23 PM
I’d like an 8.38” FULL SLICK

Please
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 30, 2018, 09:26:59 AM
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Maybe due to veneer yield lengths or something, there is also the human element (sanding) that might come into play?

10x30 was the 80s staple, then it was whatever width x32", now it's crazy town...

If I could find a Numbers silvas locally to step on to find out if if it's pointy or fullish I'd bite, it's go near perfect dims:

wb:14.385"   32.12"x8.3"   n:7.125"   t:6.7"
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It’s fullish over pointy I would say, skating one right now. was stoked when I read the dimensions on the deck. Or the nose is full and the tail is more pointed.

I'm skating one now, it's not as full as I'd like or as a real full but it will have to do until Real puts out a [seeminbly random] Full/dimension combo that I like...the 8.38 full with the giant wheelbase is the exact reason why the 8.25 SE came to be, the masses don't want massive WBs...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DaSk8D00D on March 30, 2018, 10:10:47 AM
Really hope they keep the 8.3 TwinTails in production for years to come. Such great dimensions & near perfect for myself. Can anyone from DLX confirm if Ishod actually skates that shape/size on the regular? A lot of the time it looks like he just skates normal logo boards but the shapes do kinda look like the twintails
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on March 30, 2018, 02:01:58 PM
Really hope they keep the 8.3 TwinTails in production for years to come. Such great dimensions & near perfect for myself. Can anyone from DLX confirm if Ishod actually skates that shape/size on the regular? A lot of the time it looks like he just skates normal logo boards but the shapes do kinda look like the twintails

He skates them!

We make him a special slick one with the Oval Logo that he likes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Horsemeat on March 30, 2018, 02:47:41 PM
Just got a board with a short wheelbase (14") since I'm short.  And it rules. I really like the twin tails, any chance there would be a twin tail with a smaller wheelbase? Or just boards with that small of a wheelbase?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 30, 2018, 03:12:12 PM
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Really hope they keep the 8.3 TwinTails in production for years to come. Such great dimensions & near perfect for myself. Can anyone from DLX confirm if Ishod actually skates that shape/size on the regular? A lot of the time it looks like he just skates normal logo boards but the shapes do kinda look like the twintails
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He skates them!

We make him a special slick one with the Oval Logo that he likes.

Make us a full slick of it then ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spanyard on March 30, 2018, 04:10:18 PM
Just got a board with a short wheelbase (14") since I'm short.  And it rules. I really like the twin tails, any chance there would be a twin tail with a smaller wheelbase? Or just boards with that small of a wheelbase?

LennyDLXSF, please, my man, ask the gods to make more short wheelbasers 14"/shorter than 32" length on boards wider than 8.12", ala the Wair Hi Performance or the AH Taylor Overcrowsding, but a tad bit wider...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on March 30, 2018, 04:10:34 PM
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Really hope they keep the 8.3 TwinTails in production for years to come. Such great dimensions & near perfect for myself. Can anyone from DLX confirm if Ishod actually skates that shape/size on the regular? A lot of the time it looks like he just skates normal logo boards but the shapes do kinda look like the twintails
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He skates them!

We make him a special slick one with the Oval Logo that he likes.
Twin tail shape is bomb, the twin tail slick is amazing. Skated both and loved them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on April 02, 2018, 05:35:48 PM
It was cool hearing Ishod (9 club show) discuss his setup and riding the symmetrical shaped deck. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 03, 2018, 12:17:19 AM
It was cool hearing Ishod (9 club show) discuss his setup and riding the symmetrical shaped deck.

I tend not to watch but this one was really good.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on April 03, 2018, 07:00:08 AM
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Seriously. Why make a 32.62", or an 8.62"x32.56", or a 8.06x31.97" (all current AH decks)? WTF is the logic in those numbers? Almost seems like computer generated ratios or something. It's bewildering how those numbers were arrived at. I'd love for someone to explain it.


I like those sizes but...


I seem to remember a guy who had compiled a list of the major board companies measuring techniques. Some used a flat yardstick, others let a tape measure follow the contour of the deck (pretty sure DLX was the latter).

Maybe a number like 32.56 is simply a contour measure of a board that is essentially 32" tip to tip?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on April 03, 2018, 07:42:54 AM

I seem to remember a guy who had compiled a list of the major board companies measuring techniques. Some used a flat yardstick, others let a tape measure follow the contour of the deck (pretty sure DLX was the latter).

Maybe a number like 32.56 is simply a contour measure of a board that is essentially 32" tip to tip?

http://skateboardingismylifetimesport.blogspot.com/2013/05/deck-length-measuring-by-company.html
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on April 03, 2018, 08:17:57 AM
Just got a board with a short wheelbase (14") since I'm short.  And it rules. I really like the twin tails, any chance there would be a twin tail with a smaller wheelbase? Or just boards with that small of a wheelbase?

How do you need a wheelbase smaller than 14”
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 03, 2018, 08:15:33 PM
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Just got a board with a short wheelbase (14") since I'm short.  And it rules. I really like the twin tails, any chance there would be a twin tail with a smaller wheelbase? Or just boards with that small of a wheelbase?
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How do you need a wheelbase smaller than 14”

He doesn't mean a WB smaller than 14" but a twin tail with a small, i.e., 14" WB.

Other than Creature and Real the Twin Tails are hardly made, Plan B does one on occasion and it does have a small WB compared to the REAL/Creature
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on April 04, 2018, 12:35:34 AM
Is the Ishod twin tail 8.38” or 8.5” coming back? I’m having a hard time finding even the usual 8.3” but I think I’d prefer the bigger ones myself.

I’m in Finland but willing to buy online all over Europe. Can’t find the 8.38” or the 8.5” anywhere.  :-\
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JAesop on April 27, 2018, 12:06:33 PM
Anybody know if the T-MO shovelnose is coming out again? Lenny?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nosneb on April 28, 2018, 08:19:41 PM
Offer some taper popsicles please. I can’t ride these square boards. That lil snuff shape is awesome I wish y’all did that exactly with a 8.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 28, 2018, 09:02:59 PM
Offer some taper popsicles please. I can’t ride these square boards. That lil snuff shape is awesome I wish y’all did that exactly with a 8.5

Everything that isn't shaped or full, is?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nosneb on April 29, 2018, 09:29:37 AM
Hookups or JK kinda pointy. from my understanding they same woodshop. But what I really want is the lil snuff shape in a 8.5
(https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/images/krooked-skateboards-cromer-tawker-lil-snuff-football-shape-skateboard-deck-8-38-p38315-94850_image.jpg)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0639/1633/products/IMG_5200_1024x1024.JPG?v=1486506963)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mcidraque on April 30, 2018, 12:11:49 AM
skating some magenta's for the past few months (8'25's) and wondering about the mold and measures they're using.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on May 15, 2018, 06:48:57 PM
Do the Real regular 8.38’s (not full) have a wider nose than antihero and Krooked?  I got a Krooked 8.38” that seemed too tapered.  The 8.38” full I had was TOO wide.  Now I’m on a Krooked 8.25” full.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on May 16, 2018, 08:31:31 AM
Do the Real regular 8.38’s (not full) have a wider nose than antihero and Krooked?  I got a Krooked 8.38” that seemed too tapered.  The 8.38” full I had was TOO wide.  Now I’m on a Krooked 8.25” full.

The 8.38s are the same with all three brands.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on May 16, 2018, 08:45:54 AM
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Seriously. Why make a 32.62", or an 8.62"x32.56", or a 8.06x31.97" (all current AH decks)? WTF is the logic in those numbers? Almost seems like computer generated ratios or something. It's bewildering how those numbers were arrived at. I'd love for someone to explain it.
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I like those sizes but...


I seem to remember a guy who had compiled a list of the major board companies measuring techniques. Some used a flat yardstick, others let a tape measure follow the contour of the deck (pretty sure DLX was the latter).

Maybe a number like 32.56 is simply a contour measure of a board that is essentially 32" tip to tip?

I think the weird length measurements can come from different nose/tail dimensions, if DLX measures tip to tip without contour. Steeper noses/tails would make for a shorter measured length without the contour.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on May 16, 2018, 10:24:05 AM
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Do they all know something we don't and the dimensions don't work or something?
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Seriously. Why make a 32.62", or an 8.62"x32.56", or a 8.06x31.97" (all current AH decks)? WTF is the logic in those numbers? Almost seems like computer generated ratios or something. It's bewildering how those numbers were arrived at. I'd love for someone to explain it.
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I like those sizes but...


I seem to remember a guy who had compiled a list of the major board companies measuring techniques. Some used a flat yardstick, others let a tape measure follow the contour of the deck (pretty sure DLX was the latter).

Maybe a number like 32.56 is simply a contour measure of a board that is essentially 32" tip to tip?
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I think the weird length measurements can come from different nose/tail dimensions, if DLX measures tip to tip without contour. Steeper noses/tails would make for a shorter measured length without the contour.

http://skateboardingismylifetimesport.blogspot.com/2013/05/deck-length-measuring-by-company.html


REAL/DLX - "Grip side from tip of nose to tail no contour".
(DLX is Real, Anti-Hero, Krooked)

SKATE ONE - "Surface area on the bottom of the deck. Graphic side with contour". - Kam
(Skate One is Powell Peralta, Mini Logo, Positiv, Hoopla)

NHS - "Straight ruler from tip to tip on the top. Not with the contour". - Ron Whaley
NHS Fun Factory - "It's overall length nose to tail. It's the same both ways. ie, if you lay a bendable tape measure down on the board and measure from nose to tail".
(NHS is Santa Cruz, Creature, Flip)

BIGMESS SKATEBOARDS - "From the top side with the measuring device having full contact with the deck the whole time, end to end".

BIRDHOUSE - "We measure width by the distance from rail to rail in the middle of the deck. Length is from nose to tail, not following the contour".

FOUNDATION - "We measure the top deck through width and length...not measuring through concave".

ASSAULT SKATEBOARDS - "Top, with a soft tape".

WELCOME SKATEBOARDS - "grip side with contour". OP

TOY MACHINE - "measured the top deck through width and length. boards are not measured through concave".

ELEPHANT BRAND SKATEBOARDS - "Grip side (top) and push down the tape into the contours of the deck".

BLACK LABEL - "Grip side with contours".

STEREO - "Nose to tail. Straight across the top of the deck".

SHIPYARD -  "The shop that makes them measures from the top. Pushing the tape measure down as you go from tip to tail".

DECKCRAFTERS - "Grip side of deck with ruler curved with the contour of the deck".

CRAILTAP - "Grip side".
(Crailtap is Girl, Chocolate)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on May 19, 2018, 08:21:59 AM
I picked up an 8.25 ishod twin and I like it.....

Pros: two tails means it lasts longer for me.  I've always just shuv' d off my nose which makes doing lines complicated....this cures that.  A lot of tricks the shorter nose helps ie switch front 3's.?  The shorter nose at least mentally makes the board feel a bit lighter because you aren't swinging around this huge front end. 

Cons: I wiff nollie tricks.....as expected I need a bit of help which a longer nose helps with.  Hopefully I'll get used to it.  The boards are not easy to come by too but it's made me rethink nose size....

It would be sick if real did not just ishods boards but maybe some ovals too....just get more of them out there...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on May 19, 2018, 08:54:01 AM
I picked up an 8.25 ishod twin and I like it.....

Pros: two tails means it lasts longer for me.  I've always just shuv' d off my nose which makes doing lines complicated....this cures that.  A lot of tricks the shorter nose helps ie switch front 3's.?  The shorter nose at least mentally makes the board feel a bit lighter because you aren't swinging around this huge front end. 

Cons: I wiff nollie tricks.....as expected I need a bit of help which a longer nose helps with.  Hopefully I'll get used to it.  The boards are not easy to come by too but it's made me rethink nose size....

It would be sick if real did not just ishods boards but maybe some ovals too....just get more of them out there...

I really want one, I was fan of the Mystery Symetry boards from about 5 years ago (they were very full as they were essentially twin noses, not tails.

If DLX would make them in fulls I'd ride the 8.3s until they stopped making them as it's the exact dims I like to ride.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on May 19, 2018, 09:23:55 AM
a twin nose would be great too, a Gerwer model ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ballintoohard on May 19, 2018, 09:49:22 AM
Just gotta go stand on them.  My crude logic that I've used since 1997 is to put them on the floor and assess by seeing how easy it is to balance a nose manual, then crouch down in ollie position and see if the concave puts pressure in any direction that pitches me off my center line, and then blindly position my rear foot on the tail and see where it puts for scooping and popping.  That covers how I would skate it and how natural it would feel shifting my feet into all positions.  Not super precise since the trucks aren't on it, but much easier than nerding out on dims, getting a deck, and realizing it doesn't skate how you'd think.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on May 19, 2018, 01:49:02 PM
a twin nose would be great too, a Gerwer model ;)
ive said this a few times. markets its self.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: youngboyNBD on June 02, 2018, 05:43:57 PM
Has Anti Hero changed the shape of their 8.25/14.38 WB boards in the last year? Since fall '17, noses has seemed more square than previously (fan of the change btw)...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: HugeBodBoyle on June 02, 2018, 07:47:48 PM
Since my "return" to skating, I have gone through a Four Pillars Anderson and Eagle with the same dimensions...definitely an all day vape on both of those.

What is the "full shape"? I am about to get a new deck and saw that as an option.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on June 03, 2018, 02:35:26 PM
Full shapes maintain their width through the nose and tail.  They don’t taper.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 12, 2018, 03:11:33 PM
Any Full Shape zealots switch back to non-fulls? How'd that go? Been on Full shapes for the last 5 decks or so but tempted to go to regs real (for the 14.38 WB).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Willie on July 12, 2018, 03:41:47 PM
Any Full Shape zealots switch back to non-fulls? How'd that go? Been on Full shapes for the last 5 decks or so but tempted to go to regs real (for the 14.38 WB).


Ive been riding the 8.06 full and when I went back to a regular it just felt small. It's probably more of a perception thing (except for the wheelbase) but I missed the feeling of a bit more meat.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 12, 2018, 06:14:38 PM
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Ive been riding the 8.06 full and when I went back to a regular it just felt small. It's probably more of a perception thing (except for the wheelbase) but I missed the feeling of a bit more meat.

That's what I'm afraid of, especially in the tail (and the regs reals being much more tapered)...but man, I'm wanting this one:

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLBSDK-1.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: micky682 on July 23, 2018, 01:31:45 PM
Do all Anti Hero's have the IV concave? I just got a flying rat and my friend the navy eagle logo and both had the IV roman numeral on them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: youngboyNBD on July 23, 2018, 01:58:20 PM
Do all Anti Hero's have the IV concave? I just got a flying rat and my friend the navy eagle logo and both had the IV roman numeral on them.

No AH has all six. Double check when at the shop.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 23, 2018, 10:22:58 PM
The IV means 4th deck in the press.....DLX does this....I believe it means least concave no?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 23, 2018, 10:32:18 PM
The IV means 4th deck in the press.....DLX does this....I believe it means least concave no?

Correct, bottom deck in the press is the steepest, marked with I (Roman 1), only ever skated a II since this was info was posted.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: HangtenNoseblunt on July 24, 2018, 12:46:14 AM
i think they have different concaves depending on the size or model of the deck, i have 2 krookeds marked IV and one  of them has significantly steeper concave
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pugmaster on July 25, 2018, 05:30:20 PM
I've been happy with the classic eagle in the 8.25, 8.5 and 8.75 widths.

The last real I had was a Busenitz where the cop car was crashing (8.25 I believe).  Great shape as well.



I guess what I am getting at is, how many people at Deluxe have Pug dogs?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 25, 2018, 05:55:58 PM
i think they have different concaves depending on the size or model of the deck, i have 2 krookeds marked IV and one  of them has significantly steeper concave

I believe this too.....so unless it's the same model, the numbers only tell you so much.....

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on July 25, 2018, 08:14:25 PM
This is something I’ve pondered, maybe Lenny could shed some light. Do all the boards in a stack at BBS become the same board? Is a stack of say 20 all going to become anti hero’s or krookeds or something, because that would make the numeral system a bit easier to track wouldn’t it ?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: baustin on July 26, 2018, 09:28:57 AM
How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 26, 2018, 01:44:45 PM
How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sweet pee on July 26, 2018, 03:11:11 PM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"

I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 26, 2018, 04:08:59 PM
DLX boards plus DLX trucks is a lot of wheelbase.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: venture5.8 on July 26, 2018, 09:00:53 PM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
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I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)
I know antihero makes that 8.28 with a short WB I think it could be 14.1
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 26, 2018, 10:27:45 PM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
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I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)
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I know antihero makes that 8.28 with a short WB I think it could be 14.1

Yup. Used to only find these dims on the  pfanner boards...

gimme that 8.28x31.875x14.38wb, dlx... Just take a little off the nose and tail from that 32"..
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: arnold schwarzenegger on July 27, 2018, 05:20:08 AM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"

I am riding the exact same shape, was really digging it. While it was fine in the beginning it started to warp quite fast but you get used to riding it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: baustin on July 27, 2018, 09:21:06 AM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
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I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)

Yeah, I've seen this one but I'm scared to order one because the nose looks so small. I want less length in wheelbase without sacrificing a nice full tail and nose... I also miss when I didn't give a shit about anything but a board's width
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Patrick2G on July 27, 2018, 09:49:09 AM
It would be cool if there were those semetrical shapes ishod rides, I would be interested in trying one. I don’t known if it’s just my luck at shops in my hood but they are always weird sizes, how about some good old fashioned size 8’s?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 27, 2018, 10:15:05 AM
It would be cool if there were those semetrical shapes ishod rides, I would be interested in trying one. I don’t known if it’s just my luck at shops in my hood but they are always weird sizes, how about some good old fashioned size 8’s?

They make other sizes, last drop I think? I've not seen anywhere, online or in shops.

(http://www.realskateboards.com/img/spring18/ishod-linked-dt.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 28, 2018, 07:52:48 AM
I'm not sure why but they skipped them this season or something....they are kinda hard to find right now....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on July 30, 2018, 09:48:31 PM
How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.

There’s a shorter one and a “regular/longer” one (see: black AH Eagle). Fun fact: the short one used to be almost exclusively found on Drehobl boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 30, 2018, 11:38:54 PM
I think they measure a hair big...ie an 8.125 would fit perfectly on 8.25 trucks.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Krooked antihero on July 31, 2018, 03:18:54 AM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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There’s a shorter one and a “regular/longer” one (see: black AH Eagle). Fun fact: the short one used to be almost exclusively found on Drehobl boards.
Fuck me, I skated so many Dan’s boards in the past and loved them, now to think of that might something to do with smaller wb that I’ve later found to like.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 31, 2018, 07:16:25 AM
I'm not sure why but they skipped them this season or something....they are kinda hard to find right now....

Sales.

Maybe the novelty has probably worn off?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on July 31, 2018, 05:24:59 PM
Me and my friends never end up with the same deck and three of us each went to different stores to buy them....plus online everyone was out.  Dunno why.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Coffee on August 02, 2018, 08:57:46 PM
How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.

I’ve seen a few real 8.125x31.38 decks with 14” wheel bases I want to try. I’ve been wanting to try a deck with those dimensions since I saw an MJ Chocolate with them but would rather get DLX quality than Crail wood.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: itchysutnack on August 06, 2018, 01:50:16 PM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
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I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)
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I know antihero makes that 8.28 with a short WB I think it could be 14.1

Been riding this shape for a while.. I keep the sticker in my wallet so i dont forget.

8.28" L 31.7" WB 14.12"

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 06, 2018, 10:01:44 PM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
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I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)
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I know antihero makes that 8.28 with a short WB I think it could be 14.1
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Been riding this shape for a while.. I keep the sticker in my wallet so i dont forget.

8.28" L 31.7" WB 14.12"

I've ridden that one a couple of times, WB is a tad tight for me but it worked using Thunders.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BarbaraStreisand on August 07, 2018, 05:18:01 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BmG5F_gnpT0/?taken-by=krooked


New Drehobl shape, looks interesting as fuck.

Recently I switched to Polar 1990 shape and that got me hyped on 9+ boards, for some reasons 8.75/8.8 wasn't enough.

I hope that this one is better than the Grosso shape (not a fan)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: itchysutnack on August 07, 2018, 08:35:54 AM
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How many different 8.125 shapes does DLX have right now? I want to skate DLX boards more but I can't get on with the 14.38 wb. It's kinda weird to me that DLX manufactures trucks that extend a setup's wheelbase and also have mostly long wheelbase decks out.
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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Busenitz_All_Stars_Deck/descpage-RLBASDK.html

Real R1 Construction
Width - 8.125"
Length - 31.38"
Wheelbase - 14"
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I've had 4 of the DLX decks (Real & Antihero) that are 8.125" x 31.38" w/ 14" wb and have absolutely loved them.

The shapes for all 4 have been consistently the same (band-aid shaped with a medium concave). The only thing that may bug some people is that the nose is a little short, so it feels more like a "twin-tail" deck. The nose definitely measures under 7" (maybe around 6.75"?)

Anyways, I dig short boards and the 14" wheelbase feels a lot more responsive than the standard DLX 14.38 wb.
I really wish DLX would put out a few 8.25's or 8.38's with a 14" wb... (Where you at Lenny?)

Edit: SoCal has a few up with the full dims
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=88321)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=91415)
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I know antihero makes that 8.28 with a short WB I think it could be 14.1
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Been riding this shape for a while.. I keep the sticker in my wallet so i dont forget.

8.28" L 31.7" WB 14.12"
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I've ridden that one a couple of times, WB is a tad tight for me but it worked using Thunders.

Yeah i made the change to Indys after riding Thunders for like ten years.. I wanted a shorter wheelbase and higher truck, and the indys helped with that on a board with a shorter wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TheLowerBack on August 08, 2018, 03:41:30 AM
Does anyone make a 8.5-8.75 x32+ with long wb, square-ish Quasi/WKND nose, tapered tail, on a medium/mellow concave?
Sorry if this was brought up, didn’t feel like sifting through 16 pages.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Pigeon on October 24, 2018, 05:12:17 AM
What’s up with that Austin Kanfoush deck? It looks interesting, and I’ve been seeing them around more often. I asked someone at a grocery store about it but she said that she got it for the graphic, which doesn’t really help.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Not Local on October 24, 2018, 08:25:04 AM
Kanfoush shaped deck looks great. Slightly squared tail with small wheelbase 14 and 1/8 or thereabouts.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: yapple dapple on October 24, 2018, 02:39:03 PM
How come DLX don't  make an 8x32 shape like the Pass~Port or Polar? It's the wood shop right?
I'm just not a fan of the 8.06
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on October 24, 2018, 03:21:58 PM
How come DLX don't  make an 8x32 shape like the Pass~Port or Polar? It's the wood shop right?
I'm just not a fan of the 8.06

I'm not trying to be a dick, but you can really tell a 1.5mm difference in deck size? That's like 4-5 sheets of paper.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: yapple dapple on October 24, 2018, 03:27:15 PM
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How come DLX don't  make an 8x32 shape like the Pass~Port or Polar? It's the wood shop right?
I'm just not a fan of the 8.06
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I'm not trying to be a dick, but you can really tell a 1.5mm difference in deck size? That's like 4-5 sheets of paper.
It's not the width, that would be absurd, it's the nose. there's no spoon to it, it's too pointy. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Daniel on October 24, 2018, 04:41:20 PM
Honestly love the dlx 8.06. The 8.06 31.91 fullish shape is perfect
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ziad on October 24, 2018, 07:41:46 PM
I'd love shorter wheelbase like 14.25 on an 8.5-8.75 deck
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on October 25, 2018, 07:30:46 AM
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How come DLX don't  make an 8x32 shape like the Pass~Port or Polar? It's the wood shop right?
I'm just not a fan of the 8.06
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I'm not trying to be a dick, but you can really tell a 1.5mm difference in deck size? That's like 4-5 sheets of paper.
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It's not the width, that would be absurd, it's the nose. there's no spoon to it, it's too pointy.

Oooo I gotcha. And not exactly absurd for SLAP...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on October 25, 2018, 08:00:11 AM
DLX boards seem a hair wider than at least what the axles are measured at.....an 8.125 looks perfect for an 8.25 truck...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on October 25, 2018, 08:06:55 AM
I'd love shorter wheelbase like 14.25 on an 8.5-8.75 deck

AH navy eagle is 8.5 w/ 14.25. 
AH 'Raney shape' is 8.63 w/ 14.25. 
AH Kanfoush 'Yinzer shape' is 8.55 w/ 14.125.
There's also a 8.4 w/ 14.25.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Italianshredder96 on October 25, 2018, 08:16:16 AM
Perfect dlx shape would be: 8.25 full, mellow kicks, mellow rails, mellow concave, 14.25 wb, 32 length, symmetrical with the length of the nose/tail between 7 and 6.75...hahah please make it happen

8.25 mellow low Pro full se twin shape (sorta name)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GollyIamGully on October 25, 2018, 09:00:01 AM
The shaped,  8.35 Au natural AH board is the best shaped board I've ever put a foot on. I do wish the nose wasnt quite as pointy. It would even be dope with a nose that matched the square tail.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 25, 2018, 10:36:48 AM
Perfect dlx shape would be: 8.25 full, mellow kicks, mellow rails, mellow concave, 14.25 wb, 32 length, symmetrical with the length of the nose/tail between 7 and 6.75...hahah please make it happen

8.25 mellow low Pro full se twin shape (sorta name)


You forgot the slick bottom!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: se7en3two on October 25, 2018, 12:33:58 PM
DLX boards seem a hair wider than at least what the axles are measured at.....an 8.125 looks perfect for an 8.25 truck...

Was wondering about this as well... Do dlx width's measure true?

I thought I heard other woodshops will measure with the concave, so they might appear more narrow.

That full SE looks perfect to be honest.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nate.Dog on October 25, 2018, 11:50:06 PM
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Perfect dlx shape would be: 8.25 full, mellow kicks, mellow rails, mellow concave, 14.25 wb, 32 length, symmetrical with the length of the nose/tail between 7 and 6.75...hahah please make it happen

8.25 mellow low Pro full se twin shape (sorta name)
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You forgot the slick bottom!

Fuck a slick bottom cause not everyone else rides them, turns your average broken in, waxed up skatepark ledge into an ice rink.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Italianshredder96 on October 26, 2018, 10:01:18 AM
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Perfect dlx shape would be: 8.25 full, mellow kicks, mellow rails, mellow concave, 14.25 wb, 32 length, symmetrical with the length of the nose/tail between 7 and 6.75...hahah please make it happen

8.25 mellow low Pro full se twin shape (sorta name)
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You forgot the slick bottom!
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Fuck a slick bottom cause not everyone else rides them, turns your average broken in, waxed up skatepark ledge into an ice rink.

Yea that why I left it out ahhahahhahahahahah
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Pigeon on November 11, 2018, 07:24:47 AM
Could we get a 8.25 twin tail slick, please?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on November 11, 2018, 08:03:11 AM
I like that Real seems to run a smaller line of boards versus companies that do an insane number of series.  I do wish though they'd do the twin all the time, it's in demand enough.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on November 11, 2018, 08:54:00 AM
Give us more twin tails, never saw one in my area !
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on November 11, 2018, 11:19:26 AM
Give us more twin tails
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Wonderful Whizzplank on November 11, 2018, 11:26:34 AM
I'd love shorter wheelbase like 14.25 on an 8.5-8.75 deck

I've got a Death 8.75 with a 14.25 wheelbase, mellow concave and full, near symmetrical proportions. Would recommend.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: patrick c. on November 11, 2018, 11:28:52 AM
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Give us more twin tails
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http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=93466 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=93466)
http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=93465 (http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=93465)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on November 11, 2018, 03:28:26 PM
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Give us more twin tails
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Nice! I have the 8.3” twin tail currently but it’s a bit small for me. If that 8.5” twin tail finds its way to Europe I’ll definitely get one!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on November 12, 2018, 05:18:57 PM
Well shit.... two weeks after I picked up the non slick 8.3 twin there is a slick one

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/worrest-knockout-power-83-twin-tail-slick-skateboard-deck

(https://www.tactics.com/a/b11x/9/krooked-worrest-knockout-power-83-twin-tail-skateboard-deck.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ziad on November 13, 2018, 03:27:53 AM
I'm riding a Real Low Pro II it's a 8.43" I like the shape and concave, it has more concave than what I usually ride but it's good ... the only problem is a huge wheelbase it's a 14.75" and it's annoying I considered redrilling, but I'm too worried I'd ruin the deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hey pickle on November 13, 2018, 03:45:03 AM
I'm riding a Real Low Pro II it's a 8.43" I like the shape and concave, it has more concave than what I usually ride but it's good ... the only problem is a huge wheelbase it's a 14.75" and it's annoying I considered redrilling, but I'm too worried I'd ruin the deck.

such a bummer that they give wider boards gigantic wheel bases. i want my shit choady
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on November 13, 2018, 04:39:51 AM
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I'm riding a Real Low Pro II it's a 8.43" I like the shape and concave, it has more concave than what I usually ride but it's good ... the only problem is a huge wheelbase it's a 14.75" and it's annoying I considered redrilling, but I'm too worried I'd ruin the deck.
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such a bummer that they give wider boards gigantic wheel bases. i want my shit choady

I’m very glad DLX makes boards with longer wheelbases. They have shorter ones too. Relatively few companies have decks with wheelbases longer than 14.5” and then you mostly have to go over 8.5” in width. DLX does have shorter wheelbases too, for example the Antihero 8.5” navy eagle at 14.25”.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on November 13, 2018, 07:20:41 AM
Generator standard wb is 14 3/8 which is a bit long....PS is 14-14.25 usually.  You throw on a set of thunders on a generator board and if the nose or tail also happens to be .25 longer you notice it for sure.

Sick about the twins....ill keep my eye out...wish they had an 8.25...actually 8.125 but I'm trying to be reasonable about this.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on November 13, 2018, 09:23:28 AM
Sick about the twins....ill keep my eye out...wish they had an 8.25...actually 8.125 but I'm trying to be reasonable about this.....

They have a Wair Twin Tail 8.25 x 31.8 with a 14.33 in wheelbase - just not in the current catalog. There was one available last spring.   

They have released twin tail 8.0, 8.25, 8.3 and 8.5.    This fall they had all but the 8.25 available.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on November 13, 2018, 10:08:13 AM
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Sick about the twins....ill keep my eye out...wish they had an 8.25...actually 8.125 but I'm trying to be reasonable about this.....
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They have a Wair Twin Tail 8.25 x 31.8 with a 14.33 in wheelbase - just not in the current catalog. There was one available last spring.   

They have released twin tail 8.0, 8.25, 8.3 and 8.5.    This fall they had all but the 8.25 available.

8.38" too with those twin tile graphics a year or so back. 14.5" wheelbase on that one I think. Never saw it anywhere in Europe and am afraid the same will happen with this peachy 8.5".  :'(
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on November 13, 2018, 10:39:22 AM
I had the tile one, it was sick....8.25

8.3 is just a random size....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hey pickle on November 13, 2018, 11:29:55 AM
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Sick about the twins....ill keep my eye out...wish they had an 8.25...actually 8.125 but I'm trying to be reasonable about this.....
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They have a Wair Twin Tail 8.25 x 31.8 with a 14.33 in wheelbase - just not in the current catalog. There was one available last spring.   

They have released twin tail 8.0, 8.25, 8.3 and 8.5.    This fall they had all but the 8.25 available.
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8.38" too with those twin tile graphics a year or so back. 14.5" wheelbase on that one I think. Never saw it anywhere in Europe and am afraid the same will happen with this peachy 8.5".  :'(

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-wair-just-peachy-twin-tail-8-3-deck-black_p123174?cic=GB&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=uk&gclid=CjwKCAiAiarfBRASEiwAw1tYvw6cep3uwiXsn02r7bNF0SkuTauY3ZRNGnGn3dhNFstqnrD2y6RbuRoCwH4QAvD_BwE (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-wair-just-peachy-twin-tail-8-3-deck-black_p123174?cic=GB&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=uk&gclid=CjwKCAiAiarfBRASEiwAw1tYvw6cep3uwiXsn02r7bNF0SkuTauY3ZRNGnGn3dhNFstqnrD2y6RbuRoCwH4QAvD_BwE)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on November 13, 2018, 11:47:42 AM
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Sick about the twins....ill keep my eye out...wish they had an 8.25...actually 8.125 but I'm trying to be reasonable about this.....
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They have a Wair Twin Tail 8.25 x 31.8 with a 14.33 in wheelbase - just not in the current catalog. There was one available last spring.   

They have released twin tail 8.0, 8.25, 8.3 and 8.5.    This fall they had all but the 8.25 available.
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8.38" too with those twin tile graphics a year or so back. 14.5" wheelbase on that one I think. Never saw it anywhere in Europe and am afraid the same will happen with this peachy 8.5".  :'(
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https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-wair-just-peachy-twin-tail-8-3-deck-black_p123174?cic=GB&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=uk&gclid=CjwKCAiAiarfBRASEiwAw1tYvw6cep3uwiXsn02r7bNF0SkuTauY3ZRNGnGn3dhNFstqnrD2y6RbuRoCwH4QAvD_BwE (https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-wair-just-peachy-twin-tail-8-3-deck-black_p123174?cic=GB&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=uk&gclid=CjwKCAiAiarfBRASEiwAw1tYvw6cep3uwiXsn02r7bNF0SkuTauY3ZRNGnGn3dhNFstqnrD2y6RbuRoCwH4QAvD_BwE)

Thanks. That's the 8.3" one though. I've got one of the earlier 8.3" decks set up now and it feels a tad small for me so I'd really like to have the 8.5".
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on November 13, 2018, 04:30:11 PM
I’m a huge fan of the 8.5 full but they don’t seem to release as many of that shape. 

None in any of the newer drops.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SpankerChief on November 13, 2018, 05:20:13 PM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
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So I really like the Heavyweight shapes however a full nose and tail would be great...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 14, 2018, 09:48:25 AM
I’m a huge fan of the 8.5 full but they don’t seem to release as many of that shape. 

None in any of the newer drops.

These are all available now!

Krooked Manderson Perfanity

Flying Rat II Grant Taylor

Jalopi II Grosso

Real Collage Oval Ishod
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on November 14, 2018, 10:52:54 AM
I'm loving the 8.3 Ishod twin tail, it's Just Peachy.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: calvinsdream on November 14, 2018, 01:11:52 PM
I'm loving the 8.3 Ishod twin tail, it's Just Peachy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsPheErBj8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsPheErBj8)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Italianshredder96 on November 14, 2018, 02:01:08 PM
I'm now at 3 real fulls, two se and i think 8.25 full se it's where it's at, but the concave is too much, I asked skatedeluxe if they have the concave IV, they said from I to III. So I'm considering buying 8.25 mellow low pro, is the difference between this shape and a full so evident?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 14, 2018, 02:30:40 PM
The SE fulls are pretty dope.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on November 14, 2018, 06:09:41 PM
I'm now at 3 real fulls, two se and i think 8.25 full se it's where it's at, but the concave is too much, I asked skatedeluxe if they have the concave IV, they said from I to III. So I'm considering buying 8.25 mellow low pro, is the difference between this shape and a full so evident?

Personally I'd buy real stuff because they often have steeper concaves.....if I want something mellow I'd skate any other generator board there are tons out there. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on November 14, 2018, 07:14:09 PM
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I’m a huge fan of the 8.5 full but they don’t seem to release as many of that shape. 

None in any of the newer drops.
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These are all available now!

Krooked Manderson Perfanity

Flying Rat II Grant Taylor

Jalopi II Grosso

Real Collage Oval Ishod

I would get the Grant or the Ishod.  Quick search revealed nothing though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on November 15, 2018, 11:46:15 AM
I'm now at 3 real fulls, two se and i think 8.25 full se it's where it's at, but the concave is too much, I asked skatedeluxe if they have the concave IV, they said from I to III. So I'm considering buying 8.25 mellow low pro, is the difference between this shape and a full so evident?

The 8.25" Full SE is damn near perfect (the short WB is it's weak point for me riding anything other than Thunders).

If you look around you MIGHT be able to find the lowpro II SE, super limited runs and it was a while back.

The shape difference is very noticable, especially going back to a regular non-full real...especially on an 8.25, they are decidedly more pointy. I'm riding a non-se 8.3 Twin tail and it's an acceptable level of 'full' but not near the 8.3x full.

Still waiting for DLX to make the the 8.25x32x14.383 in a full...probably never happen tho.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2018, 01:35:14 PM
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Still waiting for DLX to make the the 8.25x32x14.383 in a full...probably never happen tho.

This. Absolutely this. Deluxe, if you’re listening, please make this deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 15, 2018, 02:02:33 PM
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Still waiting for DLX to make the the 8.25x32x14.383 in a full...probably never happen tho.
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This. Absolutely this. Deluxe, if you’re listening, please make this deck.

I'll have production get right on it!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Firebert on November 15, 2018, 02:25:25 PM
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Still waiting for DLX to make the the 8.25x32x14.383 in a full...probably never happen tho.
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This. Absolutely this. Deluxe, if you’re listening, please make this deck.
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I'll have production get right on it!

While they're at it - have em do the FULL lowpro 2 SE in the short WB version again.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Pigeon on November 15, 2018, 03:06:52 PM
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Still waiting for DLX to make the the 8.25x32x14.383 in a full...probably never happen tho.
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This. Absolutely this. Deluxe, if you’re listening, please make this deck.
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I'll have production get right on it!
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While they're at it - have em do the lowpro 2 in the short WB version again.
LowPro slicks and Full SE slicks too, please
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on November 16, 2018, 08:33:22 AM
I want a 8.53 with a 14.55 wb, slick nose, emobossed tail, money bumps, twin hammerhead noses, hanging klansman graphic drawn by Gonz and the tree must be screenprinted but the klansman can be heat transfer.

Reed, can you help out?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on November 16, 2018, 08:44:20 AM
I want a 8.53 with a 14.55 wb, slick nose, emobossed tail, money bumps, twin hammerhead noses, hanging klansman graphic drawn by Gonz and the tree must be screenprinted but the klansman can be heat transfer.

Reed, can you help out?

For sure.

Each will come with an original and personalized Gonz painting, and a lifetime supply of Tenga's.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Not Local on November 16, 2018, 08:55:02 AM
Ha ha watch it happen.

I begged DLX for a Lee Ralph Krooked Gest Model for a long time over on their Message board and lo and behold...

...one day it happened.

I'm sure it happened b/c Lee Ralph deserved it but I like to think my internet begging had a little role to play.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 16, 2018, 09:15:29 AM
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This. Absolutely this. Deluxe, if you’re listening, please make this deck.
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I'll have production get right on it!

^ You get hero status if that happens.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on November 16, 2018, 09:35:00 AM
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Still waiting for DLX to make the the 8.25x32x14.383 in a full...probably never happen tho.
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This. Absolutely this. Deluxe, if you’re listening, please make this deck.
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I'll have production get right on it!
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Seriously.

Oh and Low Pro II it while you're at it ;)

Seriously tho, the other 8.25" in a full would be all I would ride.

^ You get hero status if that happens.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fredonskateboard on November 16, 2018, 02:53:15 PM
I got my 2nd Real board last week. A R1 construction board.
Hard to say, but from my memory, the low pro II deck I had, felt like it had more pop. However, it also seemed to flex alot more, so I got alot of pressure cracks around the trucks. Is there any truth to this or?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Italianshredder96 on November 23, 2018, 12:09:52 PM
I got an anti hero 8.25 cause I found a good deal in a skate shop in Rome...i must say the fullness is the same as my real full se 8.25 stacked on top are almost the same

Width: both 8.3175
Length: full se 31.75, normal 31.875
Wb: full se 14.25, normal 14.375

So far so good, I'm for sure gonna buy normal decks from dlx and not only fulls.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: roba on December 23, 2018, 09:49:29 AM
8.375-8.5 x 32 with a 14.38 wheelbase
big blunt nose, smaller and a bit more pointy tail, mellow concave
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dad you're embarrassing me on December 23, 2018, 12:17:37 PM
I'm riding a Real Low Pro II it's a 8.43" I like the shape and concave, it has more concave than what I usually ride but it's good ... the only problem is a huge wheelbase it's a 14.75" and it's annoying I considered redrilling, but I'm too worried I'd ruin the deck.

I’m currently riding a Krooked 8.5 PP with a 14.75 WB, and I LOVE the longer WB, I can’t even handle a 14.5 any more, too short!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crow T. Robot on December 24, 2018, 03:04:40 AM
Not sure if this has gotten any discussion, but is the Yinzer shape for Kanfoush a one time run, or will it be in future drops? Really want to try it out but might just hold onto the deck I've got as a wall board. I don't think I saw it in the most recent catalog.
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/x550/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/8/8/888560168459-1.1541022208.jpg)
Width: 8.55" / Length: 31.62" / Wheelbase: 14.12"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on December 28, 2018, 09:39:58 AM
Not sure if this has gotten any discussion, but is the Yinzer shape for Kanfoush a one time run, or will it be in future drops? Really want to try it out but might just hold onto the deck I've got as a wall board. I don't think I saw it in the most recent catalog.
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/x550/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/8/8/888560168459-1.1541022208.jpg)
Width: 8.55" / Length: 31.62" / Wheelbase: 14.12"

We are planning on keeping this shape around!

Hardgoods guys said it will come out every other drop or so.

Cheers!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on December 28, 2018, 05:19:02 PM
The 8.38 full shape with the 14.62 wheelbase and 32.43 length is quite nice. Any chance of it being a tiny bit shorter at maybe 32.35 or something and the wheelbase being shrunk to something between 14.5 and 14.62. That would be pretty ideal, also, low pros of every shape please.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on December 28, 2018, 08:34:10 PM
.07 of an inch?  We really are an odd bunch.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on December 29, 2018, 02:33:41 AM
I feel like a pussy just bringing it up, but it really is just enough to bother me the tiniest bit.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on December 29, 2018, 05:29:29 AM
I need to stop sleeping on the Ishod twin tail shapes.  Everytime that 8.5 comes out, it sells out of everywhere within a week or so
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on December 29, 2018, 06:06:12 AM
I need to stop sleeping on the Ishod twin tail shapes.  Everytime that 8.5 comes out, it sells out of everywhere within a week or so

That needs to be in constant supply! I haven't seen the 8.38" or the 8.5" Ishod twil tail anywhere in Europe. Even the 8.3" is hard to come by. I've got one but it's just a tiny bit too small for me. Hoping to eventually be able to get the 8.5" some day!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on December 29, 2018, 09:10:27 AM
Been mentioned on here before but Krooked makes one too Worrest.....not my idea but antihero should do the gerwar one as well.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nosneb on December 29, 2018, 08:10:40 PM
Gerwer pro model twin nose
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Post by: MOE SYZLAK on December 29, 2018, 09:57:55 PM
Gerwer pro model twin nose
2 huge noses ?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 123ABC on December 29, 2018, 10:45:31 PM
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Don’t worry about him. I’m picking up what you’re putting down!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Numeral on January 06, 2019, 11:21:41 AM
can you guys help me out?

what's the WB on the Krooked Krouded 2 8.5" deck? is it really 14"?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ducky darnsworth on January 06, 2019, 11:42:05 AM
i need a more steady supply of that classic eagle 9.0 x 33.25 15.2wb shape board, it keeps getting sold out online and thats the best size board i skated so far, only thing i would do different is up the length a bit to like 9.1 x 33.75-34" or something for the hell of it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crow T. Robot on January 07, 2019, 07:59:44 PM
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Not sure if this has gotten any discussion, but is the Yinzer shape for Kanfoush a one time run, or will it be in future drops? Really want to try it out but might just hold onto the deck I've got as a wall board. I don't think I saw it in the most recent catalog.

Width: 8.55" / Length: 31.62" / Wheelbase: 14.12"
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We are planning on keeping this shape around!

Hardgoods guys said it will come out every other drop or so.

Cheers!
Thanks, glad to hear!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 08, 2019, 10:28:40 AM
I need to stop sleeping on the Ishod twin tail shapes.  Everytime that 8.5 comes out, it sells out of everywhere within a week or so

I'm on my second 8.3 TT, really enjoy them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on January 08, 2019, 12:08:26 PM
I liked mine a lot too....you kinda have two tails to wear through and it gets you over favouring one side...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on January 08, 2019, 12:30:54 PM
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I'm on my second 8.3 TT, really enjoy them.

I too am on my 2nd.  First was a slick and I hope there is another slick available when my current one gives up the ghost.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 08, 2019, 09:52:59 PM
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I'm on my second 8.3 TT, really enjoy them.
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I too am on my 2nd.  First was a slick and I hope there is another slick available when my current one gives up the ghost.

I'd love to see a TT full series (just the 8.06/8.18/8.25s tho; I think any bigger wouldn't sell.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 09, 2019, 06:18:32 PM
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Not sure if this has gotten any discussion, but is the Yinzer shape for Kanfoush a one time run, or will it be in future drops? Really want to try it out but might just hold onto the deck I've got as a wall board. I don't think I saw it in the most recent catalog.
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/x550/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/8/8/888560168459-1.1541022208.jpg)
Width: 8.55" / Length: 31.62" / Wheelbase: 14.12"
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We are planning on keeping this shape around!

Hardgoods guys said it will come out every other drop or so.

Cheers!

Does this have a square, ish, tail? Can’t tell from the pics, can’t find it in person
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Post by: BoxStuffer on January 10, 2019, 06:26:25 AM
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Not sure if this has gotten any discussion, but is the Yinzer shape for Kanfoush a one time run, or will it be in future drops? Really want to try it out but might just hold onto the deck I've got as a wall board. I don't think I saw it in the most recent catalog.
Width: 8.55" / Length: 31.62" / Wheelbase: 14.12"
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We are planning on keeping this shape around!

Hardgoods guys said it will come out every other drop or so.

Cheers!
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Does this have a square, ish, tail? Can’t tell from the pics, can’t find it in person

Yes.  I would say slightly. 

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1812/products/IMG_0934_1024x1024.JPG?v=1546900955)
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sharkin on January 10, 2019, 06:58:11 AM
god damn that shape looks awesome

i get the whole 412 thing, but I need a 14.5 wb on that please
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Post by: Vintagebody on January 10, 2019, 07:21:42 AM
Oh is the TT tails not very full?
I'm skating a full se atm, and I really enjoy the wider, more squared tail.
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Post by: Xen on January 10, 2019, 12:50:52 PM
Oh is the TT tails not very full?
I'm skating a full se atm, and I really enjoy the wider, more squared tail.

The 8.3 TT is 'full' by the standard real 8.3 but not a full full, if you know what I mean ;)

I'm a fan of the real 8.25 full, it's damn near perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Vintagebody on January 10, 2019, 01:51:31 PM
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Oh is the TT tails not very full?
I'm skating a full se atm, and I really enjoy the wider, more squared tail.
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The 8.3 TT is 'full' by the standard real 8.3 but not a full full, if you know what I mean ;)

I'm a fan of the real 8.25 full, it's damn near perfect.

Yerr, thats what I ride at the moment, and its awesome indeed :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 11, 2019, 11:15:26 AM
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Not sure if this has gotten any discussion, but is the Yinzer shape for Kanfoush a one time run, or will it be in future drops? Really want to try it out but might just hold onto the deck I've got as a wall board. I don't think I saw it in the most recent catalog.
Width: 8.55" / Length: 31.62" / Wheelbase: 14.12"
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We are planning on keeping this shape around!

Hardgoods guys said it will come out every other drop or so.

Cheers!
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Does this have a square, ish, tail? Can’t tell from the pics, can’t find it in person
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Yes.  I would say slightly. 

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1812/products/IMG_0934_1024x1024.JPG?v=1546900955)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1812/products/IMG_0936_1024x1024.JPG?v=1546901041)

Thanks for pics! I like more pointy than square (unfortunately not as fashionable). Interested in anyone’s experience with this board. May try the navy eagle instead
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MOE SYZLAK on January 27, 2019, 05:26:10 PM
I tried searching a few pages back but didn’t find the answer I was looking for.
So sorry I’d abp
But is there a shape guide for the I-IV shapes?
Or is the Roman numeral rating the concave?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on January 27, 2019, 06:16:09 PM
Concave..... It means first in press aka more concave?  It varies from run to run as well...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MOE SYZLAK on January 27, 2019, 06:19:41 PM
Concave..... It means first in press aka more concave?  It varies from run to run as well...
Dope, thanks for the answer
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 27, 2019, 06:32:49 PM
anyone tried that new manderson custom shape, it looks good but is a deluxe 32" long really a 32?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 27, 2019, 08:19:23 PM
anyone tried that new manderson custom shape, it looks good but is a deluxe 32" long really a 32?

Great question. How do YOU measure?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 27, 2019, 09:54:53 PM
Flexible Dressmakers tape down the concave tip to tail
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 27, 2019, 10:47:22 PM
Flexible Dressmakers tape down the concave tip to tail


I think that’s how 35th ave does it as well. They post boards and good measurements. When I get mail order skate stuff I buy from them (they are an actual skate shop, not some clearing house....I’m old and cranky about such things). If I remember you are in Australia tho....anyways, I trust their measurements
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 27, 2019, 10:53:48 PM
Dave from 35th is always pretty spot on with his measures, they’ve yet to have said board on their site yet but I may just have to be patient to get reliable measurements
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Italianshredder96 on January 28, 2019, 04:12:21 AM
Measuring several times (Always tip to tip)

8.375 full se (IV) length 31.9375  width 8.4375 wb 14.375
8.375 full (I) length 32.1875 width 8.4375 wb 14.625
8.25 full se (II) length 31.75 width 8.3125 wb 14.25
8.25 (III) length 31.875 width 8.3125 wb 14.375

I actually come to a conclusion...width is measured 0.0625 more than it's labeled.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Giza Butler on January 29, 2019, 05:56:19 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtG4l4vAhhT/

are there any infos on the sizes of those shaped bad boys???


Shalom.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on January 29, 2019, 06:20:51 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5XwGfFby0/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sharkin on January 29, 2019, 07:21:38 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsv7zJLgTFo/

is this grimple cruiser real? (slide 7)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 29, 2019, 09:22:21 AM
Measuring several times (Always tip to tip)

8.375 full se (IV) length 31.9375  width 8.4375 wb 14.375
8.375 full (I) length 32.1875 width 8.4375 wb 14.625
8.25 full se (II) length 31.75 width 8.3125 wb 14.25
8.25 (III) length 31.875 width 8.3125 wb 14.375

I actually come to a conclusion...width is measured 0.0625 more than it's labeled.

All my 8.25: SE FULLs have measured slightly over 8.25", which is great, 'small' 8.3s are rare.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Giza Butler on January 30, 2019, 03:38:31 AM
https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5XwGfFby0/


awesome.

Thanks!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Hefe43 on February 14, 2019, 10:46:08 AM
These are super sick. Picked up a few of the black widows and brown bombers. It’s been raining the last few days so still waiting on the shralping
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on February 14, 2019, 10:59:18 AM
Def want a Born Bomber. Is the Wb 14.25" as advertised?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Hefe43 on February 14, 2019, 11:13:00 AM
Def want a Born Bomber. Is the Wb 14.25" as advertised?

Yup
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 14, 2019, 11:15:01 AM
There's a new Ishod twin tail out that I picked up and appears to be the same dimensions as the Polar 8.25 shape I love so much. If it's similar enough DLX you got me back.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on February 14, 2019, 11:16:43 AM
There's a new Ishod twin tail out that I picked up and appears to be the same dimensions as the Polar 8.25 shape I love so much. If it's similar enough DLX you got me back.

whoa... which ishod is it?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 14, 2019, 11:24:59 AM
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There's a new Ishod twin tail out that I picked up and appears to be the same dimensions as the Polar 8.25 shape I love so much. If it's similar enough DLX you got me back.
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whoa... which ishod is it?

Now that I think about it since it's a twin tail it can't be the same dimensions as that Polar shape because that is not a twin tail, but overall it's got what I'm interested in. Under 32" with a shorterish WB

(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/213_81392.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 14, 2019, 11:51:05 AM
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There's a new Ishod twin tail out that I picked up and appears to be the same dimensions as the Polar 8.25 shape I love so much. If it's similar enough DLX you got me back.
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whoa... which ishod is it?
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Now that I think about it since it's a twin tail it can't be the same dimensions as that Polar shape because that is not a twin tail, but overall it's got what I'm interested in. Under 32" with a shorterish WB

(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/213_81392.jpg)

I was eyeing that one as well as I'm downsizing from the 8.3 TT.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on February 14, 2019, 11:55:46 AM
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There's a new Ishod twin tail out that I picked up and appears to be the same dimensions as the Polar 8.25 shape I love so much. If it's similar enough DLX you got me back.
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whoa... which ishod is it?
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Now that I think about it since it's a twin tail it can't be the same dimensions as that Polar shape because that is not a twin tail, but overall it's got what I'm interested in. Under 32" with a shorterish WB

(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/213_81392.jpg)
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I was eyeing that one as well as I'm downsizing from the 8.3 TT.

Nice! Looks like they're making a 8.5" again too. Gotta do everything I can to get one this time. Always fucking missed it before.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on February 14, 2019, 01:21:41 PM
Nice! Looks like they're making a 8.5" again too. Gotta do everything I can to get one this time. Always fucking missed it before.

I ordered my 8.3 Ishod TT from Tactics a couple days ago.  They went up on the site Friday with 12 decks in stock and they are down to 6 already.    Low stock on the 8s and 8.25s as well.  Looks like they sold out of the 8.5s already.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 14, 2019, 01:27:28 PM
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Nice! Looks like they're making a 8.5" again too. Gotta do everything I can to get one this time. Always fucking missed it before.
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I ordered my 8.3 Ishod TT from Tactics a couple days ago.  They went up on the site Friday with 12 decks in stock and they are down to 6 already.    Low stock on the 8s and 8.25s as well.  Looks like they sold out of the 8.5s already.

That's where I got my 8.25. Two of them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fang on February 14, 2019, 02:46:08 PM
Thinner egg shape would be sweet. 8.25-8.75
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on February 14, 2019, 10:13:08 PM
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Nice! Looks like they're making a 8.5" again too. Gotta do everything I can to get one this time. Always fucking missed it before.
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I ordered my 8.3 Ishod TT from Tactics a couple days ago.  They went up on the site Friday with 12 decks in stock and they are down to 6 already.    Low stock on the 8s and 8.25s as well.  Looks like they sold out of the 8.5s already.

I'm in Finland so I'd have to find it somewhere in Europe. I'll ask my local if they'd be able to get it and if not, I'll look around online. Not holding my breath though as those things seem about as rare as the dodo over here.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on February 16, 2019, 08:16:18 PM
It's nitpicky, but I find the 8.25's actually feel a bit bigger than 8.25....so 8.18? TT?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on February 22, 2019, 09:38:17 AM
The Brown Bomber shape is perfect. Just got one and  won't be riding it any time soon but the proportions are great. Width in all the right areas. I'm guessing it will ride more like an 8.5". Might have to stock a few up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TurdyBird on February 22, 2019, 09:54:24 AM
Like the look of the brown bomber, but I think I'm more interested in trying that Cardiel shape. I have an old Sims board as my cruiser, but I wanna fresh one and some smaller but still soft wheels. Regardless, you get the Brown Bomber for tranny, cruisin, or streets?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on February 22, 2019, 10:10:15 AM
The Brown Bomber has a short (for me) wheelbase at 14.25". So I got it for street and smaller tranny. The taper is just enough where I think I could fit 44s on it. 151s or 159s will probably be a better fit though. (Until Ace come out with their new size... mmm....?)

The Cardiel shape is great also but the WB is pretty long. I was in the mood for something shorter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TurdyBird on February 22, 2019, 11:37:41 AM
Currently riding a board with a 14.75 WB and I'm digging it. However, for a cruiser, I think a shorter WB and some soft 55-56's would be hella fun. Post that bish on the set ups thread if you haven't already!

The only thing that leaves me hesitant on that Cardiel shape is the length on it. I just started skatin 32.25 and unsure if I could go longer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on February 22, 2019, 04:52:00 PM
Currently riding a board with a 14.75 WB and I'm digging it. However, for a cruiser, I think a shorter WB and some soft 55-56's would be hella fun. Post that bish on the set ups thread if you haven't already!

The only thing that leaves me hesitant on that Cardiel shape is the length on it. I just started skatin 32.25 and unsure if I could go longer.

Going to be a little while until its set up. Got a couple of others to get through first.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on March 13, 2019, 04:03:41 PM
Sorry in advance since I posted this in the cruiser thread already, but still looking for some input.
I got this shop deck recently and they told me it was generator pressed and that they used an AH Grosso mould?
Anyone got any idea what board that could be? Dimensions are  ~9"W x 33"L x 14.75"WB

(http://i64.tinypic.com/24zivk7.png)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/286y8vk.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nosneb on March 13, 2019, 04:17:04 PM
Grosso has more squared off shape but it’s similar. Looks fun!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on March 13, 2019, 10:00:52 PM
Grosso has more squared off shape but it’s similar. Looks fun!

yeeah those square nose ones were the only ones i could find so im thinking it might not be a grosso shape.
it is fun! widest board i've ever ridden and cruising feels so goood
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on March 13, 2019, 10:12:41 PM
I’ve seen photos of Jeff skating something that looks similar, it might be a non production shape for him. He’s bound to have a few
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on March 14, 2019, 12:32:32 AM
I’ve seen photos of Jeff skating something that looks similar, it might be a non production shape for him. He’s bound to have a few

i did not consider that option; that'd be pretty rad!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shit_for_brains on March 21, 2019, 05:18:50 PM
This Ishod 8.25 twin tail is alright. It's a IV concave and I think I'd like a III better, and if I could pick I'd do a twin nose over twin tail. They're a little shorter and pointer than I'd prefer. Will probably go back to the Polar 8.25 or a Hockey shape I liked after this.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on March 21, 2019, 10:06:31 PM
The shorter nose feels like it offsets the balance of the board a bit....nollie stuff was more challenging but switch off something shorter worked well....it's a shuv machine too....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: landedprimo on March 26, 2019, 02:09:06 PM
To add in my 2 cents, I recently got the Real Brock x D.A.D.S Saveit 8.25 and I fucking love it. Stamped II, so steeper concave, but nothing that feels like standing on the board primo.

Great pockets. They feel comfy and safe.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Giza Butler on March 27, 2019, 09:54:57 AM
Sorry in advance since I posted this in the cruiser thread already, but still looking for some input.
I got this shop deck recently and they told me it was generator pressed and that they used an AH Grosso mould?
Anyone got any idea what board that could be? Dimensions are  ~9"W x 33"L x 14.75"WB

(http://i64.tinypic.com/24zivk7.png)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/286y8vk.png)


isn't that the shaped eagle? I cannot remember the name of it but 'm sure they did a 9".

 Maybe the Orange Crusher...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on March 27, 2019, 10:20:59 AM
This Ishod 8.25 twin tail is alright. It's a IV concave and I think I'd like a III better, and if I could pick I'd do a twin nose over twin tail. They're a little shorter and pointer than I'd prefer. Will probably go back to the Polar 8.25 or a Hockey shape I liked after this.
A twin nose would be great, or a twin somethin' between a nose and a tail, never got the chance to try the Ishod one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 27, 2019, 10:27:25 AM
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This Ishod 8.25 twin tail is alright. It's a IV concave and I think I'd like a III better, and if I could pick I'd do a twin nose over twin tail. They're a little shorter and pointer than I'd prefer. Will probably go back to the Polar 8.25 or a Hockey shape I liked after this.
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A twin nose would be great, or a twin somethin' between a nose and a tail, never got the chance to try the Ishod one

Someone needs to make a twin kick, something that isn't a nose or a tail but a hybrid, like the old Mystery Symetry decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on March 27, 2019, 10:33:56 AM
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This Ishod 8.25 twin tail is alright. It's a IV concave and I think I'd like a III better, and if I could pick I'd do a twin nose over twin tail. They're a little shorter and pointer than I'd prefer. Will probably go back to the Polar 8.25 or a Hockey shape I liked after this.
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A twin nose would be great, or a twin somethin' between a nose and a tail, never got the chance to try the Ishod one
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Someone needs to make a twin kick, something that isn't a nose or a tail but a hybrid, like the old Mystery Symetry decks.

ive said for several years. twin nose gerwer AH deck. 8.06 and im in.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Hefe43 on March 27, 2019, 04:41:21 PM
Any chance of a 9x32 with a wheelbase sub 15”?

I like the orange eagle but I setup a kader that’s 32 as opposed to 33 1/4. It feels great.

The eagle is sick but there’s a lot of board basically doing nothing. All the extra length is in the nose of the eagle. The tail is only like a 1/4 inch longer than the kader. It’s weird.

None of the other AH setups I have are nearly as long and I got that old yeller with the 16” wb.

Most of the AH setups I have are 15” wb so I don’t think that’s the issue. It just feels like I’m skating on the back half of that eagle instead of the whole board
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tony volume on March 28, 2019, 05:57:17 PM
Any chance of a 9x32 with a wheelbase sub 15”?

I like the orange eagle but I setup a kader that’s 32 as opposed to 33 1/4. It feels great.

The eagle is sick but there’s a lot of board basically doing nothing. All the extra length is in the nose of the eagle. The tail is only like a 1/4 inch longer than the kader. It’s weird.

None of the other AH setups I have are nearly as long and I got that old yeller with the 16” wb.

Most of the AH setups I have are 15” wb so I don’t think that’s the issue. It just feels like I’m skating on the back half of that eagle instead of the whole board

I think that old yeller is the same shape as the Gonz Roost 2 deck (the blue one) that I have. I’m digging the shape on it, and might pick it up for a back up. It’s my favorite cruiser, feels like a long board, but skateable.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: D on April 04, 2019, 04:07:02 PM
anyone here familiar with what shape the cromer alligator krooked graphic is on? Looks pretty egg shaped online and none of the locals got it in yet. Based off how it looks in pics and brads bunt ep, I’m thinking of picking one up next.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nosneb on April 05, 2019, 07:01:49 PM
Its a tiny football shaped deck. Really fun
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Violator on April 06, 2019, 05:45:52 AM
For anybody asking about twin nose decks, I saw this:
http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts (http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts)

Otherness decks are made by generator

Hope this helps  :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on April 06, 2019, 06:57:34 AM
For anybody asking about twin nose decks, I saw this:
http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts (http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts)

Otherness decks are made by generator

Hope this helps  :D

what makes them noses? the concave? jw since these are 6.5" and ishod's bobby's twin tails are 6.6"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Violator on April 06, 2019, 08:51:35 AM
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For anybody asking about twin nose decks, I saw this:
http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts (http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts)

Otherness decks are made by generator

Hope this helps  :D
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what makes them noses? the concave? jw since these are 6.5" and ishod's bobby's twin tails are 6.6"

Not sure, sorry.  If I were to see one in person I'd be able to get a better idea.  My assumption is that they're more rounded off, as opposed to pointy, with a mellower concave as the noses on boards usually are.  or maybe it's just a marketing ploy (just 2 rounded off "tails").  I'm stumped.   :-[
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Italianshredder96 on April 06, 2019, 08:58:40 AM
For anybody asking about twin nose decks, I saw this:
http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts (http://www.otherness-ish.com/main-store/doublebuttersjoeroberts)

Otherness decks are made by generator

Hope this helps  :D

Hope to find it some day in some European store... almost perfect on paper.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JK42 on April 27, 2019, 12:58:46 PM
Currently skating a baker OG 8.475 shape, and as a relative newbie skater really liking the mellow concave and kicks. Finding the tail a bit pointy and short and wondered if DLX had something similar but with a longer fuller but still mellow tail.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: roba on April 27, 2019, 02:37:59 PM
Currently skating a baker OG 8.475 shape, and as a relative newbie skater really liking the mellow concave and kicks. Finding the tail a bit pointy and short and wondered if DLX had something similar but with a longer fuller but still mellow tail.

i had an 8.5 navy antihero eagle deck and it felt pretty similar to the baker i had (same shape as you) but it had a bit more concave. the kicks are fuller though, i can take a photo of the shape with grip for you if you want.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JK42 on April 27, 2019, 03:41:31 PM
Yeah that would be cool. I saw a guy on you tube talking about the I to IV numbering system for concave on real decks. But no idea how you ensure which you end up getting as no places online seem to detail this, so it’s a lucky dip.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on April 27, 2019, 05:03:32 PM
I'm sure a smaller shop would answer that.....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paco Supreme on April 27, 2019, 06:16:08 PM
I'm sure a smaller shop would answer that.....

This is pretty spot on, I’ve emailed smaller shops from out of state before buying things. Stupid questions too like top veneer stain or to see if it had a ps Stix seal if the brand was known to split productions
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: reverbtank on April 28, 2019, 03:17:08 PM
Does anyone know what the WB and length is of that 8.4 Real deck with the cop car and instructions on how to smash it was?

Think it was in last year’s spring or summer lineup.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Polarskatebro on April 28, 2019, 03:36:15 PM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
I really love the antihero 9” shaped deck, but if you could maybe make the nose a bit sharper pointed I would love it even more
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on April 28, 2019, 06:56:41 PM
Does anyone know what the WB and length is of that 8.4 Real deck with the cop car and instructions on how to smash it was?

Think it was in last year’s spring or summer lineup.

I don't know the board you're talking about but every Real 8.4 I just looked at has a 14.25 wb. I had a Cardiel Antihero last year that was the same dims and I'm gonna hazard a guess is the same shape. I really like that shape. That set up was stolen out of my car before I really even got a chance to ride it so I look wistfully at the AH 8.4s all the time. I've got other stuff to skate before I buy anything else but I'll likely get another one. Good to know that DLX has that shape for their other brands. Thanks for making me look that up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: reverbtank on April 28, 2019, 09:33:18 PM
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Does anyone know what the WB and length is of that 8.4 Real deck with the cop car and instructions on how to smash it was?

Think it was in last year’s spring or summer lineup.
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I don't know the board you're talking about but every Real 8.4 I just looked at has a 14.25 wb. I had a Cardiel Antihero last year that was the same dims and I'm gonna hazard a guess is the same shape. I really like that shape. That set up was stolen out of my car before I really even got a chance to ride it so I look wistfully at the AH 8.4s all the time. I've got other stuff to skate before I buy anything else but I'll likely get another one. Good to know that DLX has that shape for their other brands. Thanks for making me look that up.

Nice!

I like it a lot too. Is that considered an SE (short wheelbase) for Real?

Jalopi has some short wheelbases to. We’ve got an 8.28 with a 14.1 WB at the shop right now. Deck is under 32” if I’m not mistaken too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on April 28, 2019, 11:25:02 PM
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Does anyone know what the WB and length is of that 8.4 Real deck with the cop car and instructions on how to smash it was?

Think it was in last year’s spring or summer lineup.
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I don't know the board you're talking about but every Real 8.4 I just looked at has a 14.25 wb. I had a Cardiel Antihero last year that was the same dims and I'm gonna hazard a guess is the same shape. I really like that shape. That set up was stolen out of my car before I really even got a chance to ride it so I look wistfully at the AH 8.4s all the time. I've got other stuff to skate before I buy anything else but I'll likely get another one. Good to know that DLX has that shape for their other brands. Thanks for making me look that up.
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Nice!

I like it a lot too. Is that considered an SE (short wheelbase) for Real?

Jalopi has some short wheelbases to. We’ve got an 8.28 with a 14.1 WB at the shop right now. Deck is under 32” if I’m not mistaken too.



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pk1HJLQ_Ss0
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: reverbtank on April 29, 2019, 07:28:40 AM
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Does anyone know what the WB and length is of that 8.4 Real deck with the cop car and instructions on how to smash it was?

Think it was in last year’s spring or summer lineup.
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I don't know the board you're talking about but every Real 8.4 I just looked at has a 14.25 wb. I had a Cardiel Antihero last year that was the same dims and I'm gonna hazard a guess is the same shape. I really like that shape. That set up was stolen out of my car before I really even got a chance to ride it so I look wistfully at the AH 8.4s all the time. I've got other stuff to skate before I buy anything else but I'll likely get another one. Good to know that DLX has that shape for their other brands. Thanks for making me look that up.
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Nice!

I like it a lot too. Is that considered an SE (short wheelbase) for Real?

Jalopi has some short wheelbases to. We’ve got an 8.28 with a 14.1 WB at the shop right now. Deck is under 32” if I’m not mistaken too.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pk1HJLQ_Ss0

Woah, that’s the one! Haha

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mongopushingmallgraber on April 29, 2019, 09:30:32 AM
Recently been skating some Ishod twin tail shape. Shit is 8.5 wide and like 32.62 long with a long wheelbase.  Im pretty tall so that long ass board feels so god damn good.  Every Ishod board I skate with this shape makes me feel like im wreckin shit 24/7. I stepped my friends board the other day and it felt like a god damn mini.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 29, 2019, 09:33:30 AM
Those 8.28s are great, I rode a few when AH did the Fanta Pfanner series waaaay back.

Currently riding my second #numbers edition at a similar size: 8.28” x 31.775” deck says 14.12 WB, website says 14.25 (it's actually 14.12); second board doesn't feel as cripsy as the first one tho, ollies sounds pretty dead.

Shape is really nice, not pointy, not round and not square, just sort of regular popscicle with a slight taper. Steep and Deep tho!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SadandLonely on April 29, 2019, 09:55:24 AM
I would like to see more shaped boards along with a more blunt boards ranging from 8-8.5 and as for shapes plzzzzz bring back the “try concrete” board
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Serious Tea Drinker on May 01, 2019, 10:19:32 PM
Loving the shaped eagle 'Brown Bomber.' Short wheelbase 14.25" and wide in the guts at 8.8 but nice taper meaning it rides more like an 8.5" Nice long tail and nose that's not super long.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SadandLonely on May 02, 2019, 07:39:24 AM
Loving the shaped eagle 'Brown Bomber.' Short wheelbase 14.25" and wide in the guts at 8.8 but nice taper meaning it rides more like an 8.5" Nice long tail and nose that's not super long.
post pics! I really want a shaped antihero
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Serious Tea Drinker on May 02, 2019, 08:47:51 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2h696hz.jpg)

Top view but it looks a tad more egg shape in real life.
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/x550/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/8/8/888560177307-2.1550477076.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SadandLonely on May 02, 2019, 09:15:20 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2h696hz.jpg)

Top view but it looks a tad more egg shape in real life.
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/x550/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/8/8/888560177307-2.1550477076.jpg)
I want a shaped board so bad next
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Vintagebody on May 22, 2019, 05:59:42 AM
I lost my Full SE board in the ocean, so had to go back to my ole Real board. Jesus christ its terrible to not have such wide tail & nose anymore...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SirPizzaSlayer on May 23, 2019, 10:11:41 AM
I lost my Full SE board in the ocean, so had to go back to my ole Real board. Jesus christ its terrible to not have such wide tail & nose anymore...
what does SE stand for? Got an Anti hero Full SE and it feels wonky.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on May 23, 2019, 10:34:15 AM
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I lost my Full SE board in the ocean, so had to go back to my ole Real board. Jesus christ its terrible to not have such wide tail & nose anymore...
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what does SE stand for? Got an Anti hero Full SE and it feels wonky.

SE are the short editions of the Full shapes.  All SEs have quite a bit shorter wheelbases.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SirPizzaSlayer on May 23, 2019, 01:40:19 PM
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I lost my Full SE board in the ocean, so had to go back to my ole Real board. Jesus christ its terrible to not have such wide tail & nose anymore...
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what does SE stand for? Got an Anti hero Full SE and it feels wonky.
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SE are the short editions of the Full shapes.  All SEs have quite a bit shorter wheelbases.
Fuck! I don’t like how short my board feels. I was wondering why it felt kinda weird. I like anything from 8-8.25. I like a standard wheel base. This short board is, well short.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Quique on June 21, 2019, 03:03:04 PM
Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 22, 2019, 08:29:10 AM
Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.

I love short, and the wider the board, the shorter it gets is ideal for me. Chode ideals. Don’t ride dlx as much I’d like because most are too long/wb too long. Length is an underrated part of the board-user experience and for sure personal. I haven’t figured out the sacred math
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pauline_handsome on June 22, 2019, 11:33:34 PM
The AH Jalopi shape is awesome. Love the shorter WB.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on June 23, 2019, 12:16:17 PM
Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.

Only skating this shape for a year now. Love it!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 23, 2019, 01:50:52 PM
Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.


Which boards have this shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on June 23, 2019, 02:02:41 PM
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Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
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Which boards have this shape?
Krooked usually sometimes Anti hero
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 23, 2019, 02:24:26 PM
Thanks for reply. Looking and not seeing
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spanyard on June 23, 2019, 03:12:26 PM
There's a recent walker tail feathers, busenitz one with stars on it, AH BA devolution. Krooked hasn't made an 8.12 sub 32 in a few years.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 23, 2019, 04:02:36 PM
There's a recent walker tail feathers, busenitz one with stars on it, AH BA devolution. Krooked hasn't made an 8.12 sub 32 in a few years.


Thanks!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LennyDLXSF on June 24, 2019, 09:41:19 AM
Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.

We don't have any 8.12s with the short 31.25 WB in the line right now.

I could ask production to put it back in the line if there is a big enough demand... How many people on here would ride it?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on June 24, 2019, 11:35:06 AM
There's a recent walker tail feathers, busenitz one with stars on it, AH BA devolution. Krooked hasn't made an 8.12 sub 32 in a few years.

Kooked didnt have them in a long time, mainly AH.  But I am having a krooked worrest next in line with these dimensions after my ba devolution finally gives up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pauline_handsome on June 24, 2019, 04:26:04 PM
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Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
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We don't have any 8.12s with the short 31.25 WB in the line right now.

I could ask production to put it back in the line if there is a big enough demand... How many people on here would ride it?

I'd give it a whirl. I'd personally prefer more shapes as similar to the Jalopi as possible. That board felt amazing.
Is there anything out there similar ala 8.25 with a 14.1 or so WB?

Many thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on June 24, 2019, 04:31:01 PM
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Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
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We don't have any 8.12s with the short 31.25 WB in the line right now.

I could ask production to put it back in the line if there is a big enough demand... How many people on here would ride it?
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I'd give it a whirl. I'd personally prefer more shapes as similar to the Jalopi as possible. That board felt amazing.
Is there anything out there similar ala 8.25 with a 14.1 or so WB?

Many thanks!

Anti Hero 8.28 w 14.1 wb?  https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/decks/rs-8.28
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pauline_handsome on June 24, 2019, 04:50:09 PM
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Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
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We don't have any 8.12s with the short 31.25 WB in the line right now.

I could ask production to put it back in the line if there is a big enough demand... How many people on here would ride it?
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I'd give it a whirl. I'd personally prefer more shapes as similar to the Jalopi as possible. That board felt amazing.
Is there anything out there similar ala 8.25 with a 14.1 or so WB?

Many thanks!
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Anti Hero 8.28 w 14.1 wb?  https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/decks/rs-8.28

thanks that's actually helpful. a lot of online stores here is aus don't show w.b or length, and when i go to my local shop i tend to just buy the same old wknd 8.25 shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on June 24, 2019, 11:42:13 PM
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Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
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We don't have any 8.12s with the short 31.25 WB in the line right now.

I could ask production to put it back in the line if there is a big enough demand ... How many people on here would ride it?

Please do, my favorite shape in a long time! Love how short it is with a short wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on June 25, 2019, 07:50:22 AM
Lenny please! Just more 14” wheelbases please! 🥺 8.0 8.125 and 8.25 length isn’t as important but 14 inch wheelbase go. Especially on a deluxe board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Murge on June 25, 2019, 08:34:16 AM
I had the jalopi Archimedes board 8.4 with a 14.125 wheel base I think. Best board I’ve ever had
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 25, 2019, 10:24:58 AM
Lenny please! Just more 14” wheelbases please! 🥺 8.0 8.125 and 8.25 length isn’t as important but 14 inch wheelbase go. Especially on a deluxe board.

This.. I love dlx but the wheelbases normally take them out of Contention for me. Going to give the 8.06 full se a try when I find one. just hoping to be able to skate a dlx deck again
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sharkin on June 25, 2019, 01:05:22 PM
on the contrary, dlx is always on my radar because of the longer wheelbases
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Surly on June 26, 2019, 01:27:49 PM
Aside from the suggestions I mentioned earlier, I'm currently skating a board that's 8.5 x 32, with a 14.25 wheelbase and with a tail and nose that are really close to being the same in size and steepness, with the nose just being a tad bit bigger. It's one of the best feeling boards I've had in a while. It feels really comfortable and everything just seems to work on it. If you guys made something similar that'd be cool. I know there's already a few of you in here suggesting an 8.5 that's on the shorter side, I'm right there with ya on that one, hah.

This. I love the 8.5 x 32 with 14.25 wb shape that ps stix does for Quasi / WKND, with super square "stretched" kicks, but i want it on dlx wood.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spanyard on June 27, 2019, 09:32:36 AM
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Has anybody tried the 8.12 x 31.25 shape? I want a smaller wheelbase but i don't know if it is too much.
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We don't have any 8.12s with the short 31.25 WB in the line right now.

I could ask production to put it back in the line if there is a big enough demand ... How many people on here would ride it?
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Please do, my favorite shape in a long time! Love how short it is with a short wheelbase

Yes please!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on June 27, 2019, 09:39:38 AM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2h696hz.jpg)

Top view but it looks a tad more egg shape in real life.
(https://cdn.ccs.com/media/catalog/product/cache/4/image/x550/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/8/8/888560177307-2.1550477076.jpg)
are switch and nollie tricks pretty manageable? I would love to try one but I'm finally learning some new switch and nollie tricks and don't want to disrupt that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on June 27, 2019, 11:20:45 AM
Will AH continue to make the BA shaped board? Its been my current board lately but noticed they haven't had a recent graphic come out in that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 27, 2019, 12:16:44 PM
Just pulled the trigger on a Chima full SE.
those things are kinda hard to find. Stoked to check it out though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Serious Tea Drinker on June 27, 2019, 08:25:42 PM

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The nose is pretty short so you might not dig it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DUPES on June 28, 2019, 06:34:14 AM
Lenny! I recently bought an Anti Hero Kanfoush deck, 8.28 with the 14.12 wheelbase.  I love this deck! It seems like you guys are the only ones doing these dimensions, please never stop making it! 

Thanks Bro!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on June 28, 2019, 10:08:43 AM
Has anyone skated the Robbie Russo shape?  Looks a little egg-ish

Width - 8.75"
Length - 31.87"
Wheelbase - 14.2"

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=AHRSLDK-1.jpg&nw=435)
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=AHRSLDK-2.jpg&nw=435)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 28, 2019, 11:06:36 AM
Has anyone skated the Robbie Russo shape?  Looks a little egg-ish

Width - 8.75"
Length - 31.87"
Wheelbase - 14.2"

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=AHRSLDK-1.jpg&nw=435)
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=AHRSLDK-2.jpg&nw=435)


I went to get it, shop had sold out. Ended up tossing a coin between the kanfoush and the black widow. Got the black widow, and it’s chill. Should have gotten the other. Ha. Because. Shorter wb. I actually really want that couch shape from girl for this reason, but not sure how big the trucks gotta be for that one. Anyways, that board looks sick and eggs are always on my list because I love pointy.
Hope the rehab is going well
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 30, 2019, 10:35:31 AM
Just had my first session on the full S-E.
Wasn’t much of a difference for me considering I normally go for a 14” wheelbase. Deff a little shorter than I’m used to but I imagine after another session it will be fine.

I hope to see these a little more readily available in the future since I ended up having to find mine off a small shop on instagram.

Before people give me shit about not having my local order they just got their dlx shipment in and I didn’t want to wait until the next one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: the snake on June 30, 2019, 11:44:07 AM
The 8.25 full SE roman number I on top ply I just bought has incredibly flat nose & tail, wtf ?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 30, 2019, 06:35:07 PM
The 8.25 full SE roman number I on top ply I just bought has incredibly flat nose & tail, wtf ?

I have a 4 and it’s super mellow tail and nose.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on July 01, 2019, 01:10:49 AM
Has anyone skated the Robbie Russo shape?  Looks a little egg-ish

Width - 8.75"
Length - 31.87"
Wheelbase - 14.2"

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=AHRSLDK-1.jpg&nw=435)
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=AHRSLDK-2.jpg&nw=435)

damn! That thing looks fun
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 23, 2019, 06:34:37 AM
Which Roman numeral was the mellowest and which the steepest again? Which is top and which bottom? 🤔
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sharkin on August 23, 2019, 06:46:50 AM
I / top / steepest
IV / bottom / mellowest
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: E on August 23, 2019, 07:37:12 AM
Lenny! I recently bought an Anti Hero Kanfoush deck, 8.28 with the 14.12 wheelbase.  I love this deck! It seems like you guys are the only ones doing these dimensions, please never stop making it! 

Thanks Bro!

Second that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shotformeat on August 23, 2019, 10:13:28 AM
Are all the Anti-Hero 8.28 decks the same short length with the 14.12 wheelbase? Was looking for the 8.28 Jalopi Cardiel deck but can't find one anywhere now but wanted the same shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 23, 2019, 11:25:25 AM
I / top / steepest
IV / bottom / mellowest

Much appreciated! 🙏
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on August 23, 2019, 11:53:19 AM
Anyone know what's up with Kyle Walker's 8.38 "Dreamer Shape" ?

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/fall19/2-eclipse-ltd-dt.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Utopos on August 23, 2019, 12:12:04 PM
Anyone know what's up with Kyle Walker's 8.38 "Dreamer Shape" ?

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/fall19/2-eclipse-ltd-dt.jpg)

Sounds interesting, but damn are those boards ugly.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sharkin on August 23, 2019, 12:14:32 PM
if it's got a 7.1875 nose, it's perfect
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 23, 2019, 12:32:18 PM
Shape looks pretty normal and it's got the same dimensions as the standard DLX 8.38" 🤔
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spanyard on August 23, 2019, 03:08:29 PM
Could they just stand to make one with a short wheelbase goddammit
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lou Strux on August 24, 2019, 09:45:22 PM
Still crossing my fingers & hoping for a return of the Anti Hero T.Mo “Shovel Nose” shape.
I loved that thing.
DLX guys, if you’re checking your SLAP accounts, please already; bring that deck back!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gray Imp Sausage Metal on August 26, 2019, 08:29:18 PM
Still crossing my fingers & hoping for a return of the Anti Hero T.Mo “Shovel Nose” shape.
I loved that thing.
DLX guys, if you’re checking your SLAP accounts, please already; bring that deck back!
posted in another thread but doesn't doomsayers have the same shape in 8.4?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nate.Dog on August 28, 2019, 07:12:57 AM
I suppose there’s no chance of getting a twin tail with a slightly shorter wheelbase huh? I feel like it’s the perfect shape, but the wheelbase is just a tad long, like if it was 14.125 or 14.25 with the same dimensions I would skate nothing else.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: The Nose Face on August 28, 2019, 08:20:18 AM
Still crossing my fingers & hoping for a return of the Anti Hero T.Mo “Shovel Nose” shape.
I loved that thing.
DLX guys, if you’re checking your SLAP accounts, please already; bring that deck back!

::Seconded::
Loved this shape
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/2707/products/miorana-tread-under-shovel.jpg?v=1430588678)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on August 28, 2019, 08:35:44 AM
I suppose there’s no chance of getting a twin tail with a slightly shorter wheelbase huh? I feel like it’s the perfect shape, but the wheelbase is just a tad long, like if it was 14.125 or 14.25 with the same dimensions I would skate nothing else.
the 8 twin has a 14 wheel base, which i thought was too short.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jtrpma on August 28, 2019, 09:38:18 AM
more double drilling for front trucks (maybe even back trucks)

8.5' - 9" pops and slightly tapered shapes with long (eventually adjustable) WB

full noses and tails.

(https://www.warehouseskateboards.com/images/products/hi-res/1DDOS0SNKS858KW.jpg)
this was one of the best shapes i rode.

maybe a big shaped deck like a thiebaud joker clone or similar.

more natural stains, less crazy colors. the best shape can feel off with a pink/aquamarine/whatever top sheet.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 28, 2019, 09:57:36 AM
Shape looks pretty normal and it's got the same dimensions as the standard DLX 8.38" 🤔

They do like their long boards/WB of late it seems. Ever since the fulls came out...I'm really curious how many DLX Pros are riding 32.5" long boards with 14.5" WB on street these days.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on December 22, 2019, 01:11:24 AM
Guys!

I finally got a deluxe full shape III and damn is it a fine shape and deck

I didn’t mind at all it was a 14.25 or 14.38 wheelbase

It has such a nice deep concave it popped!

A lot of my deluxe shapes before it were probably all IV which are the flattest ones and I wasn’t really feeling them but man if a III feels this deep and loaded with pop

What’s a II or I like??

Has anyone had a full shape I or II shape here and what were your thoughts?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on December 22, 2019, 12:22:38 PM
Guys!

I finally got a deluxe full shape III and damn is it a fine shape and deck

I didn’t mind at all it was a 14.25 or 14.38 wheelbase

It has such a nice deep concave it popped!

A lot of my deluxe shapes before it were probably all IV which are the flattest ones and I wasn’t really feeling them but man if a III feels this deep and loaded with pop

What’s a II or I like??

Has anyone had a full shape I or II shape here and what were your thoughts?

I've had a few fulls of each, the amount of variance between a I and IV is damn near imperceptible when riding it.

While I have 'The Madnees' this hasn't ever had an impact on my skating; I'm currently riding a IV and it feels plenty steep (enough - and I like deep and steep boards).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on December 22, 2019, 02:53:07 PM
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Guys!

I finally got a deluxe full shape III and damn is it a fine shape and deck

I didn’t mind at all it was a 14.25 or 14.38 wheelbase

It has such a nice deep concave it popped!

A lot of my deluxe shapes before it were probably all IV which are the flattest ones and I wasn’t really feeling them but man if a III feels this deep and loaded with pop

What’s a II or I like??

Has anyone had a full shape I or II shape here and what were your thoughts?
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I've had a few fulls of each, the amount of variance between a I and IV is damn near imperceptible when riding it.

While I have 'The Madnees' this hasn't ever had an impact on my skating; I'm currently riding a IV and it feels plenty steep (enough - and I like deep and steep boards).

I have two Ishod 8.3 twins built up right now (slick and regular).  One is a I and one is IV.  If I really really stare I can maybe tell.  Skating - not so much. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on December 22, 2019, 06:23:09 PM
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I suppose there’s no chance of getting a twin tail with a slightly shorter wheelbase huh? I feel like it’s the perfect shape, but the wheelbase is just a tad long, like if it was 14.125 or 14.25 with the same dimensions I would skate nothing else.
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the 8 twin has a 14 wheel base, which i thought was too short.

The SE boards have much shorter WB than their regular stuff:
8.06 has a 14" WB
8.25 has a 14.25" WB

Their regular pro boards have a substantially longer WB (8.06 / 14.38 on a Busenitz board)

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2019/

Love that they list width, length and WB on all their boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on December 22, 2019, 08:33:57 PM
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I suppose there’s no chance of getting a twin tail with a slightly shorter wheelbase huh? I feel like it’s the perfect shape, but the wheelbase is just a tad long, like if it was 14.125 or 14.25 with the same dimensions I would skate nothing else.
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the 8 twin has a 14 wheel base, which i thought was too short.
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The SE boards have much shorter WB than their regular stuff:
8.06 has a 14" WB
8.25 has a 14.25" WB

Their regular pro boards have a substantially longer WB (8.06 / 14.38 on a Busenitz board)

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2019/

Love that they list width, length and WB on all their boards.

That Busenitz is a Full Shape. That’s why the WB is long. I did t see any other 8.06 Busenitz boards that wasn’t a full.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on December 22, 2019, 08:40:05 PM
I have a complaint about the 8.5 Ishod TwinTail....

If you look at a normal 8.5 tail and and then look at the 8.5 twintail, their completely different shapes. The twintail is way more full. I gave it a shot because I love the twintail, but it’s just not that good.

DLX, work your magic and please fix the shape so I can buy a lot of them.

P.S I’ve had multiple 8.3’s and their great, but the 8.5 would be perfect if the shape was fixed.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on December 22, 2019, 10:50:19 PM
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I suppose there’s no chance of getting a twin tail with a slightly shorter wheelbase huh? I feel like it’s the perfect shape, but the wheelbase is just a tad long, like if it was 14.125 or 14.25 with the same dimensions I would skate nothing else.
[close]
the 8 twin has a 14 wheel base, which i thought was too short.
[close]

The SE boards have much shorter WB than their regular stuff:
8.06 has a 14" WB
8.25 has a 14.25" WB

Their regular pro boards have a substantially longer WB (8.06 / 14.38 on a Busenitz board)

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2019/

Love that they list width, length and WB on all their boards.
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That Busenitz is a Full Shape. That’s why the WB is long. I did t see any other 8.06 Busenitz boards that wasn’t a full.

The Busenitz board I was riding was from way back (2014 I think), should be before they started doing Full, SE and Low Pro II shapes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: whatsreallygood on December 23, 2019, 08:45:55 PM
Whatever the shape is for the Real Heavyweight series (specifically the 8.38 boards), it's PERFECT, at least for me. Only thing I missed about Dwindle boards was the shapes, they generally have a really nice consistent and even concave that's easy to flick but doesn't feel aggressive. I tend to favor more concave than less so I really missed that, BUT NO MORE. Prior, I'd found other boards had a distinct flat part and distinct "concave" parts, kinda like this: " \___/ " but obviously less exaggerated. Anyways, great board after standing on it once and messing with it lol
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on December 23, 2019, 09:07:27 PM
Whatever the shape is for the Real Heavyweight series (specifically the 8.38 boards), it's PERFECT, at least for me. Only thing I missed about Dwindle boards was the shapes, they generally have a really nice consistent and even concave that's easy to flick but doesn't feel aggressive. I tend to favor more concave than less so I really missed that, BUT NO MORE. Prior, I'd found other boards had a distinct flat part and distinct "concave" parts, kinda like this: " \___/ " but obviously less exaggerated. Anyways, great board after standing on it once and messing with it lol

I'm keen to try the Low Pro II boards one of these days, aggressive concave and camber that is unforgiving but should be a blast with fresh legs.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on December 23, 2019, 10:12:56 PM
Damn I gotta try me an SE and they still make low pro decks?? I need these 2 dlx shapes in my life

Loving this krooked full 8.06 so far
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on December 23, 2019, 11:54:26 PM
Damn I gotta try me an SE and they still make low pro decks?? I need these 2 dlx shapes in my life

Loving this krooked full 8.06 so far

I think the SE and Full are readily sold, haven't seen many Low Pro II decks for sale on Tactics.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on December 24, 2019, 05:46:47 AM
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Damn I gotta try me an SE and they still make low pro decks?? I need these 2 dlx shapes in my life

Loving this krooked full 8.06 so far
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I think the SE and Full are readily sold, haven't seen many Low Pro II decks for sale on Tactics.

In my experience the 8.0 se is a little tricky to find or at least was for a while but I see the full almost everywhere
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on December 27, 2019, 03:51:49 AM
i dont know if DLX still reads this but the 9 inch popsicle shapes that come out are all around 33 inches long. could we see some shorter variations (31.75-32.25) with the same 14.75-15 inch wheelbases?

edit: if mathematically possible of course
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on December 27, 2019, 12:35:21 PM
I have a complaint about the 8.5 Ishod TwinTail....

If you look at a normal 8.5 tail and and then look at the 8.5 twintail, their completely different shapes. The twintail is way more full. I gave it a shot because I love the twintail, but it’s just not that good.

DLX, work your magic and please fix the shape so I can buy a lot of them.

P.S I’ve had multiple 8.3’s and their great, but the 8.5 would be perfect if the shape was fixed.

The Twin tail dimensions LxWxWBxtail length are exactly what I like in an 8.3 (true 8.3); wish they made it in a non-TT.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: moonordie on December 27, 2019, 04:42:21 PM
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I have a complaint about the 8.5 Ishod TwinTail....

If you look at a normal 8.5 tail and and then look at the 8.5 twintail, their completely different shapes. The twintail is way more full. I gave it a shot because I love the twintail, but it’s just not that good.

DLX, work your magic and please fix the shape so I can buy a lot of them.

P.S I’ve had multiple 8.3’s and their great, but the 8.5 would be perfect if the shape was fixed.
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The Twin tail dimensions LxWxWBxtail length are exactly what I like in an 8.3 (true 8.3); wish they made it in a non-TT.
I would kill for a twin nose board
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: satan on December 27, 2019, 05:02:54 PM
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I have a complaint about the 8.5 Ishod TwinTail....

If you look at a normal 8.5 tail and and then look at the 8.5 twintail, their completely different shapes. The twintail is way more full. I gave it a shot because I love the twintail, but it’s just not that good.

DLX, work your magic and please fix the shape so I can buy a lot of them.

P.S I’ve had multiple 8.3’s and their great, but the 8.5 would be perfect if the shape was fixed.
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The Twin tail dimensions LxWxWBxtail length are exactly what I like in an 8.3 (true 8.3); wish they made it in a non-TT.
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I would kill for a twin nose board
I feel like there's a Neen joke in here somewhere?
Maybe like Throw Momma from the Train? You wack weck and Neen wecks someone for you?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: AssFlea on December 28, 2019, 08:49:43 PM
I fucking love deluxe these days.

Its like the good ole days almost. 

Id like to get some W concave once in a while. That would be dope
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on December 29, 2019, 02:38:03 PM
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Damn I gotta try me an SE and they still make low pro decks?? I need these 2 dlx shapes in my life

Loving this krooked full 8.06 so far
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I think the SE and Full are readily sold, haven't seen many Low Pro II decks for sale on Tactics.

I've not seen the lowpros for sale in a long while...maybe they phased them out? The Low Pro II SE Brock 'bug eyes' or whatever I had was amazing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on December 29, 2019, 03:01:32 PM
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Damn I gotta try me an SE and they still make low pro decks?? I need these 2 dlx shapes in my life

Loving this krooked full 8.06 so far
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I think the SE and Full are readily sold, haven't seen many Low Pro II decks for sale on Tactics.
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I've not seen the lowpros for sale in a long while...maybe they phased them out? The Low Pro II SE Brock 'bug eyes' or whatever I had was amazing.

I can’t remember the last time I saw a low pro. I remember getting the first ones they made and I had the worst ankle roll of my life on it. I don’t blame the deck but I haven’t had one since
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: AssFlea on December 29, 2019, 04:19:20 PM
There's likely a deluxe ad at the top of this page Venture trucks whatever. If you cook it you might be lead to the spring catalog for deluxe
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Stigmata on December 29, 2019, 06:45:07 PM
Yesterday at the park, id say 95% of all of us skaters were on Anti-Hero or Real decks, it was crazy lol. DLX def make some great boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: satan on December 29, 2019, 07:08:11 PM
Yesterday at the park, id say 95% of all of us skaters were on Anti-Hero or Real decks, it was crazy lol. DLX def make some great boards.
BBS does make great boards..
DLX does have great marketing, ads, graphics, riders..
Did DLX buy into BBS? I've seen a pic that makes me wonder.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on December 30, 2019, 05:19:04 PM
Yesterday at the park, id say 95% of all of us skaters were on Anti-Hero or Real decks, it was crazy lol. DLX def make some great boards.

BBS is great wood and dlxs has great customer service and all the stuff they do for skateboarding with events and stuff make them a very easy company to support.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: texasplant on April 03, 2020, 03:42:59 PM
Anyone know why they changed the shape of the White Eagle? Used to be 8.75 x 32.75 x 14.6wb. Just received one in the mail and it’s now 32.5 x 14.75wb. Considering a re drill on this one, but that will leave me with a 7.5”ish nose haha.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 03, 2020, 04:48:09 PM
Whatever the shape is for the Real Heavyweight series (specifically the 8.38 boards), it's PERFECT, at least for me. Only thing I missed about Dwindle boards was the shapes, they generally have a really nice consistent and even concave that's easy to flick but doesn't feel aggressive. I tend to favor more concave than less so I really missed that, BUT NO MORE. Prior, I'd found other boards had a distinct flat part and distinct "concave" parts, kinda like this: " \___/ " but obviously less exaggerated. Anyways, great board after standing on it once and messing with it lol

I love boards with \__/  concave. But I like flat flat tails. That's a difficult combo.

Can you plz elaborate on the brands you been messing with or was you talking about real?

I've had some r1s but they don't have much flat in the middle.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on April 03, 2020, 07:35:14 PM
Anyone know why they changed the shape of the White Eagle? Used to be 8.75 x 32.75 x 14.6wb. Just received one in the mail and it’s now 32.5 x 14.75wb. Considering a re drill on this one, but that will leave me with a 7.5”ish nose hah
not a crazy wb difference, something just could’ve pressed wrong? Length moreso quarter of an inch
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Wonderful Whizzplank on April 05, 2020, 02:40:05 AM
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Anyone know why they changed the shape of the White Eagle? Used to be 8.75 x 32.75 x 14.6wb. Just received one in the mail and it’s now 32.5 x 14.75wb. Considering a re drill on this one, but that will leave me with a 7.5”ish nose hah
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not a crazy wb difference, something just could’ve pressed wrong? Length moreso quarter of an inch

I had a white eagle years back that was definitely 14.75, don't think I've seen a dlx 8.75 with a 14.6 WB.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on May 27, 2020, 01:00:07 PM
All the dlx skaters.

Real 8.25 x 32, 14.38. with Indy 149ti or 148teams?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ghostrider on May 27, 2020, 01:10:21 PM
All the dlx skaters.

Real 8.25 x 32, 14.38. with Indy 149ti or 148teams?

I'd personally go with the 148s for an everyday setup because they are even with the board width and lighter.
149s would be a little bigger and bulkier which is not much of a problem if you mostly skate transition and bowls.
144ti would also be a good choice. Honestly it all comes down to the Indy vs Thunder debate and personal preference.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Vintagebody on May 27, 2020, 01:43:55 PM
I find that DLX shapes work really well with Thunders, ironicly. Angle of leverage is 35-36 degrees, so pretty much the sweetspot in my opinion. I suspect it will be the same AoL ^ with Indys, but nose will feel slightly easier.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tyshoes on May 27, 2020, 02:47:59 PM
My Real Heavyweights 8.38 is slightly over 8.5 and very sluggish and unimpressive. I like stiff boards but this one has very little pop. Meh.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on May 27, 2020, 02:54:26 PM
I find that DLX shapes work really well with Thunders, ironicly. Angle of leverage is 35-36 degrees, so pretty much the sweetspot in my opinion. I suspect it will be the same AoL ^ with Indys, but nose will feel slightly easier.


Haha thanks. Yeah got both in front of me but always been on indies. Scared to try something new.  Thanks for reminding me the obvious. If this shits don't work out I can always go back. Indies just look so good...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Maxi205 on May 28, 2020, 04:33:09 AM
Has anyone skated the Krooked 8,38x 32x 14,25, I think it's Mike Andersons shape. The dimensions and the shape which is more on the square side, look great, but not sure about the concave/ kicks, some shops list the deck as mellow , while other shops list the deck as medium. As I ride Ace I prefer steep kicks. Hopefully someone has ridden the shape before and can clarify it for me
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Utopos on May 28, 2020, 08:54:29 AM
Has anyone skated the Krooked 8,38x 32x 14,25, I think it's Mike Andersons shape. The dimensions and the shape which is more on the square side, look great, but not sure about the concave/ kicks, some shops list the deck as mellow , while other shops list the deck as medium. As I ride Ace I prefer steep kicks. Hopefully someone has ridden the shape before and can clarify it for me

This is one of my all time favorite shapes. Mine was a bit on the steeper side but it really depends on which board you get off the stack. DLX boards will have a roman numeral in the middle of the front truck holes. The lower the number the steeper the board. I would definitely recommend picking it up. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lanius on May 28, 2020, 09:21:11 AM
I’d like to see them bring back the ‘mellow the fuk out’ boards from a few years ago. Never got to try one. I wonder if they sold poorly.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on May 31, 2020, 02:41:49 PM
Sorry for bringing this back again but it still confuses me... so concave is defined by the place in the stack? How do other BBS brands account for that, or they just... don't? Would this mean it happens with every single board out there but only DLX makes the factory account for it, and by extension, should I just not give a fuck about it?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on May 31, 2020, 03:33:57 PM
Sorry for bringing this back again but it still confuses me... so concave is defined by the place in the stack? How do other BBS brands account for that, or they just... don't? Would this mean it happens with every single board out there but only DLX makes the factory account for it, and by extension, should I just not give a fuck about it?

Yes, to an extent, seems DLX is the only group that gives a fuck by stamping the decks. DSM and Creature making single pressed decks is the only way to get consistency.

If I order a DLX board online I try and specify the number I want (usually steeper a I or II) if at all possible in the order notes. Currently riding a Krooked 'II'
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on May 31, 2020, 03:56:34 PM
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Sorry for bringing this back again but it still confuses me... so concave is defined by the place in the stack? How do other BBS brands account for that, or they just... don't? Would this mean it happens with every single board out there but only DLX makes the factory account for it, and by extension, should I just not give a fuck about it?
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Yes, to an extent, seems DLX is the only group that gives a fuck by stamping the decks. DSM and Creature making single pressed decks is the only way to get consistency.

If I order a DLX board online I try and specify the number I want (usually steeper a I or II) if at all possible in the order notes. Currently riding a Krooked 'II'

Thx bro! I had no idea DSM did single press, been thinking about trying a DLX/BBS board again after a couple PS decks but online shopping can be a gamble these days. Can't wait till I can go stand on boards at the shop again...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on May 31, 2020, 04:13:53 PM
It's within that run of boards so the concave can still vary...I've had some II's that are still mellow. Personally I think PS are gonna normally be steeper, but it's still worth a shot.  BBS are just more consistent....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on May 31, 2020, 05:42:07 PM
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Sorry for bringing this back again but it still confuses me... so concave is defined by the place in the stack? How do other BBS brands account for that, or they just... don't? Would this mean it happens with every single board out there but only DLX makes the factory account for it, and by extension, should I just not give a fuck about it?
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Yes, to an extent, seems DLX is the only group that gives a fuck by stamping the decks. DSM and Creature making single pressed decks is the only way to get consistency.

If I order a DLX board online I try and specify the number I want (usually steeper a I or II) if at all possible in the order notes. Currently riding a Krooked 'II'
Where as I prefer a 3-4 so I’ve never even had a 1-2. Is there a big enough difference?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weon on May 31, 2020, 06:24:12 PM
It's within that run of boards so the concave can still vary...I've had some II's that are still mellow. Personally I think PS are gonna normally be steeper, but it's still worth a shot.  BBS are just more consistent....

that makes sense, like, small variation within the one mould of the run? should've specified im thinking of finding something akin to toy machine's overall mellowness in a DLX deck. Their newest REAL bold logo shape in 8.5 is very close to what im riding right now, but have no idea what the concave is like.

just to confirm, I is steeper, IV is mellower, but a I from a mellow mould could still be flatter than a IV from a steep mould? Does DLX use the same moulds for all brands? as in, if i see the same dimensions across catalogs, should i expect the same range of concaves within the stack?

my brain is feeling pretty slow today, sorry guys...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on May 31, 2020, 08:53:07 PM
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Sorry for bringing this back again but it still confuses me... so concave is defined by the place in the stack? How do other BBS brands account for that, or they just... don't? Would this mean it happens with every single board out there but only DLX makes the factory account for it, and by extension, should I just not give a fuck about it?
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Yes, to an extent, seems DLX is the only group that gives a fuck by stamping the decks. DSM and Creature making single pressed decks is the only way to get consistency.

If I order a DLX board online I try and specify the number I want (usually steeper a I or II) if at all possible in the order notes. Currently riding a Krooked 'II'
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Where as I prefer a 3-4 so I’ve never even had a 1-2. Is there a big enough difference?

From my experience only between I, III, V as II and IV are so close to the the ones on either 'side' that it's really hard to tell. It really comes down to if you like mellow or steep.

I've a thing for steep kicks because I've got pop (really aggressive when I ollie).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GBLange on May 31, 2020, 11:42:26 PM
All the dlx skaters.

Real 8.25 x 32, 14.38. with Indy 149ti or 148teams?
I'd go with the 149 titanium..
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on June 01, 2020, 02:04:34 AM
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All the dlx skaters.

Real 8.25 x 32, 14.38. with Indy 149ti or 148teams?
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I'd go with the 149 titanium..

I would go 149 Titanium if you can afford it. 14.38" is a pretty long WB for me, so both Indy or Thunder (cast) would work fine.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Vintagebody on June 01, 2020, 03:06:43 AM
Anyone skated the Russo 8.75 footballish shape? Looks very fun
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on June 01, 2020, 03:40:30 AM
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All the dlx skaters.

Real 8.25 x 32, 14.38. with Indy 149ti or 148teams?
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I'd go with the 149 titanium..
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I would go 149 Titanium if you can afford it. 14.38" is a pretty long WB for me, so both Indy or Thunder (cast) would work fine.

Sweet thanks gents, could not keep it in my pants so set up the 148 teams first with the 8.25 stamped 1. First thunders and I've been on the board for 20 year. Took a bit to get used to, nose rather heavy but if you get a quick snap its gorgeous.

Truth its just to vanilla, i'm not nearly good enough for vanilla. I can now see how Suciu can shoot his lines. Going back on the indies Ti's.

The Real oval marked 8.25 is a smidge larger, measured at 8.3** so will try the thunders on something 14.25 and below as well as a true 8.25 or something even smaller.

Give me a shout if you want me to let ya know how the Indies 149 ti's are with the 8.25 x 14.38.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on June 01, 2020, 10:19:13 AM
I find that DLX shapes work really well with Thunders, ironicly.
Skateboards are nice.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JK42 on June 05, 2020, 02:23:01 AM
Thunders are nice on the SE decks IMHO, the mellow (IV) concave is still concave. Its not flattened out like Toy Machine/Foundation, so you still get a snappy feeling deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Stigmata on June 05, 2020, 10:44:15 AM
All the dlx skaters.

Real 8.25 x 32, 14.38. with Indy 149ti or 148teams?

Ive only skated Indy 149 on those shapes. Id like try some venture 5.8s and see how they feel.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weedgod94 on June 05, 2020, 10:50:34 PM
has anyone skated the 8.18? looks really tempting. are the kicks pretty squared?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 06, 2020, 03:16:23 AM
has anyone skated the 8.18? looks really tempting. are the kicks pretty squared?

Depends on which 8.18. They have at least two that I know of. I have one that’s shorter with a 31.3 length and I would not call it squared in the slightest. My shape is the least common of the 8.18’s though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 411bandit on June 06, 2020, 04:57:18 AM
Anyone ride Ventures on the SE shapes?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 06, 2020, 06:26:03 PM
Anyone ride Ventures on the SE shapes?
I rode it with one with a 31.5 length, 6.5 inch tail and mellow and would probably be as short as I want to go with one. Just watch the nose and tail length
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: weedgod94 on June 08, 2020, 02:31:48 PM
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has anyone skated the 8.18? looks really tempting. are the kicks pretty squared?
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Depends on which 8.18. They have at least two that I know of. I have one that’s shorter with a 31.3 length and I would not call it squared in the slightest. My shape is the least common of the 8.18’s though.
i was looking at 8.18 x 31.84 x 14.38
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on June 08, 2020, 06:53:51 PM
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Depends on which 8.18. They have at least two that I know of. I have one that’s shorter with a 31.3 length and I would not call it squared in the slightest. My shape is the least common of the 8.18’s though.
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i was looking at 8.18 x 31.84 x 14.38
Ahh I’m sorry I can’t help you there. That wheelbase would be way too big for my tastes
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on June 09, 2020, 05:19:40 AM
So I set up the 8.5 antihero pigeon budgie board which has a 14.38 wb and was thinking I wasn't going to like it because I ride venture but after I started skating it I fell in love. It's almost like a football shape but less pointy and I didn't notice til after I gripped it but it has about 2 1/2 fingers of flat before the kicks and a longer nose and tail which make it perfect for ventures. It is a IV so pretty mellow so that probably helped too. I was landing things that usually take a while first try. I'm gonna try to get a couple more to see if it's not just a fluke.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LordManHammer on June 14, 2020, 03:49:17 PM
I've ridden just about every shape apart from the twin tail deck.  I honestly believe there's a theory I've hatched where certain decks go well with a specific trucks according to the rider.  That's just me though ghost pop or awkward feeling decks.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Stigmata on June 14, 2020, 04:14:29 PM
Anyone ride Ventures on the SE shapes?

I currently ride an 8.25 Full SE with Venture 5.8's and love it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on June 15, 2020, 06:08:18 PM
i’m also on a full SE right now. 8.5x32.25  wb was listed at 14.38 but it measures just under 14.25 which is perfect.  paired with 5.8’s and it’s a very welcomed change to the last 2 Quasi’s i was on. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on June 16, 2020, 01:16:44 AM
I'm a big fan of the Real Full SE shapes, especially on 8.5"
I bought 3 of the same Full SE graphic over the course of a couple months because I liked em that much. :D
Slide tricks feel good since they're so stable!
Getting a little hard to find lately (pre-covid included)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on June 16, 2020, 01:45:28 AM
anyone know the tail and nose measurements for these decks:

Krooked Gonz Sweatpants 9.81"
Krooked Chico 9"

I've finally worked out the exact measurements and WB to deck length ratio that i like, but finding tail and nose measurements are so random...only a few places online have them, which i find weird. NHS has all their deck measurements, not sure why other brands dont do it...or maybe i'm just too anal

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on June 16, 2020, 01:56:58 AM
anyone know the tail and nose measurements for these decks:

Krooked Gonz Sweatpants 9.81"
Krooked Chico 9"

I've finally worked out the exact measurements and WB to deck length ratio that i like, but finding tail and nose measurements are so random...only a few places online have them, which i find weird. NHS has all their deck measurements, not sure why other brands dont do it...or maybe i'm just too anal
Can't help you with the boards in question but I've seen the same thing happen from board companies to shops all over.
Sometimes I've seen the brand not list tail and nose measurements online but a shop that got the board lists the measurements. Made me wonder if they asked the board co for them or did they measure themselves but why didn't the board co list them in the first place? Lol  ???
I like Polar since their stickers always have width, length, wb, tail, and nose specs on every board.

I don't think you're too anal. Finding that info out allowed me to not buy boards and risk them being good or not (when they probably weren't gonna be good anyway)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Krooked antihero on June 16, 2020, 05:01:51 AM
anyone know the tail and nose measurements for these decks:

Krooked Gonz Sweatpants 9.81"
Krooked Chico 9"

I've finally worked out the exact measurements and WB to deck length ratio that i like, but finding tail and nose measurements are so random...only a few places online have them, which i find weird. NHS has all their deck measurements, not sure why other brands dont do it...or maybe i'm just too anal
Polar use to have all their measurements up in their site, although lately people here have been reporting those being inaccurate...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GBLange on June 16, 2020, 05:52:54 AM
Was wondering, are the embossed graphics used by Real on their decks slides better or just for aesthetics?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Utopos on June 16, 2020, 05:57:23 AM
Was wondering, are the embossed graphics used by Real on their decks slides better or just for aesthetics?

Seems like a lot of extra work for nothing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on June 16, 2020, 06:14:40 AM
Was wondering, are the embossed graphics used by Real on their decks slides better or just for aesthetics?

Aesthetics (damn that was a sick company)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 16, 2020, 06:22:19 AM
Aesthetics was mega dope. So many good series. I really liked that company. Liked 23 too. 



Cross posting:

Deck shapes with more ‘fingers of flat’, any recommendations? Please and thanks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Zephyr-Cum on June 16, 2020, 09:13:28 PM
Aesthetics was mega dope.

Ca. 2002.
I was riding Baker. Hardly any shape/concave to my deck. Essentially a flat board. My friend rolled over on a new Aesthetics and I had to inspect it for quite a while. The nose and tail were so steep. The concave was a proper arc. Trembling, I handed it back.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glurmpz on August 08, 2020, 11:54:54 PM
Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

(https://i.imgur.com/rm7wwFV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifSHlw1.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: HORSES on August 09, 2020, 12:05:54 AM
Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

(https://i.imgur.com/rm7wwFV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifSHlw1.jpg)

Quality control for a lot of companies seems to have gone completely out of the window. I had a Quasi that was labeled as a 8.5 that was clearly a 8.25 a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: chimps on August 09, 2020, 12:23:00 AM
noob here...

i have a chima 8.5 full shape that i really enjoy (nose shape is awesome). i just ordered the walker 8.5 shape which is 8.5x31.85x14.25 but isn't listed as a "full" or "full s-e". any input on how the shape is? haven't gotten to see this board in person yet.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Krooked antihero on August 09, 2020, 01:14:09 AM
Is that a 90$ price tag &#128563;&#128563;
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: peptobismol on August 09, 2020, 01:47:49 AM
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Was wondering, are the embossed graphics used by Real on their decks slides better or just for aesthetics?
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Aesthetics (damn that was a sick company)

damn fucking straight
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thedub on August 09, 2020, 05:11:56 AM
anyone know the tail and nose measurements for these decks:

Krooked Gonz Sweatpants 9.81"
Krooked Chico 9"

I've finally worked out the exact measurements and WB to deck length ratio that i like, but finding tail and nose measurements are so random...only a few places online have them, which i find weird. NHS has all their deck measurements, not sure why other brands dont do it...or maybe i'm just too anal

Go to krookeds website and check the catalogue. If not check out ocd skateshop in Australias website. They have an option to break board selection down by wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 09, 2020, 06:09:19 AM
I measured my pumping feathers it was business as usual.

I post in set ups because that graphic has to go lol.

It's beautiful art and I assume it's a dig at people who trip out on training but it's not me.

The shape is fire. I got the hollow ventures on it I didn't change the base plates cuz I'm a breaking in the bushings. I was lucky to get a really nice set of purples with these trucks.

I've done a few tre flips a couple kickflips a couple fakie tricks.

The hero 8.28 is just as good as the K9.

I'm going to post it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GBLange on August 09, 2020, 09:02:48 AM
Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

(https://i.imgur.com/rm7wwFV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifSHlw1.jpg)

Measured with the tape pressed against the deck or just straight over the edge?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on August 09, 2020, 09:03:35 AM
I measured my pumping feathers it was business as usual.

I post in set ups because that graphic has to go lol.

It's beautiful art and I assume it's a dig at people who trip out on training but it's not me.

The shape is fire. I got the hollow ventures on it I didn't change the base plates cuz I'm a breaking in the bushings. I was lucky to get a really nice set of purples with these trucks.

I've done a few tre flips a couple kickflips a couple fakie tricks.

The hero 8.28 is just as good as the K9.

I'm going to post it
I set up a 8.28 Pumping Feathers yesterday. The graphic is a sequel to whatever the fat eagle was called a few years back. I actually thought the graphic was called fit eagle until I looked it up. Wasn't sure what season it came out but it's a graphic from late last year that they've rerun recently.

DLX sent it to me as a replacement for a Mason Silva 8.28 I mail ordered that showed up and turned out to be the right graphic on an 8.06. After I set it up, I put it next to another DLX deck that had 14.125wb listed and noticed the wheelbase was quite a bit longer. Measured the other deck, 14". Measure the Pumping Feathers, 14.25. Shit is all wacky. 14.25 is fine with me but next time I'm gonna try and find a straight 14.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Uncle Flea on August 09, 2020, 12:30:38 PM
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I measured my pumping feathers it was business as usual.

I post in set ups because that graphic has to go lol.

It's beautiful art and I assume it's a dig at people who trip out on training but it's not me.

The shape is fire. I got the hollow ventures on it I didn't change the base plates cuz I'm a breaking in the bushings. I was lucky to get a really nice set of purples with these trucks.

I've done a few tre flips a couple kickflips a couple fakie tricks.

The hero 8.28 is just as good as the K9.

I'm going to post it
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I set up a 8.28 Pumping Feathers yesterday. The graphic is a sequel to whatever the fat eagle was called a few years back. I actually thought the graphic was called fit eagle until I looked it up. Wasn't sure what season it came out but it's a graphic from late last year that they've rerun recently.

DLX sent it to me as a replacement for a Mason Silva 8.28 I mail ordered that showed up and turned out to be the right graphic on an 8.06. After I set it up, I put it next to another DLX deck that had 14.125wb listed and noticed the wheelbase was quite a bit longer. Measured the other deck, 14". Measure the Pumping Feathers, 14.25. Shit is all wacky. 14.25 is fine with me but next time I'm gonna try and find a straight 14.

I foresee brands shrinking their wheelbase and extending out their fingers of flat in the future. I mean I think this would be smart.

I didn't end up buffing the graphic. It's good art. Be sick if it was a Cardiel Cowboy.

 "Eye of the tiger." Lol

 I saw Green Day play that in a little club called Axis when I was a kid. I lost my virginity that night in Malden. Haha.

Everything's relatable if you think about it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glurmpz on August 09, 2020, 06:13:18 PM
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Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

(https://i.imgur.com/rm7wwFV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifSHlw1.jpg)
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Measured with the tape pressed against the deck or just straight over the edge?

Straight across. I've worked in the industry for 25 years (manufacturing as well)and that's how we've always measured boards. Pressing into the concave on this one, for instance, made about 1/32nd of an inch difference. It was still just over 8.3.



And yes, $90 is the new normal for many pro decks in Canada, with some shops even charging $95. Wholesale for those decks is $60, plus tax and shipping. Still barely making much on decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on August 09, 2020, 06:19:07 PM
Measured at back bolts on the front truck, right?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glurmpz on August 09, 2020, 06:26:09 PM
Measured at back bolts on the front truck, right?

Generally, or close to the middle favoring the nose. Lots of shapes taper a bit toward the tail which is why it's good to measure where you mentioned.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Diocletian on August 09, 2020, 07:46:47 PM
I just bought that GT board and now I’m gonna have to measure it lol. I came from two brown bombers in a row and it feels weird riding a popsicle again. The bomber is probably the best shape I’ve ever ridden and the wheelbase at 14.25 is super quick with Ace’s.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GoldenGateHeights on August 10, 2020, 01:15:23 PM
I just bought that GT board and now I’m gonna have to measure it lol. I came from two brown bombers in a row and it feels weird riding a popsicle again. The bomber is probably the best shape I’ve ever ridden and the wheelbase at 14.25 is super quick with Ace’s.
Brown Bomber is one of the best. Set up my last one with Thunders, been toying with doing Ace's on my next.

As far as newer Deluxe goes, there's an 8.38 Gerwer Grimple deck I'm eyeing - haven't seen them show up anywhere yet, though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on August 10, 2020, 04:32:01 PM
I recently got the twin tail ishod 8.3...fuck its a good deck. Im really enjoying the twin tail. Its also the second deck with a 14.4wb...the last one i had was the grimple stix and now im convinced there is something magical with that WB for me...basically, 32” long deck with 14.4WB is my sweet spot.


@goldegateheights : Are you referring to the Instagram post with the new grimple stix earlier today? They looks great, the peter hewitt 8.25 looks pretty sweet. I wish they would put out grimple stix more often...sickest graphics
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on August 10, 2020, 04:41:46 PM
I recently got the twin tail ishod 8.3...fuck its a good deck. Im really enjoying the twin tail. Its also the second deck with a 14.4wb...the last one i had was the grimple stix and now im convinced there is something magical with that WB for me...basically, 32” long deck with 14.4WB is my sweet spot.


@goldegateheights : Are you referring to the Instagram post with the new grimple stix earlier today? They looks great, the peter hewitt 8.25 looks pretty sweet. I wish they would put out grimple stix more often...sickest graphics
There's a new AH catalog that came out a few days ago and all three Grimple riders got 2 shapes and one graphic in it. New Krooked catalog out too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GoldenGateHeights on August 10, 2020, 05:00:13 PM
Yeah, Deluxe's 8.38's with the 14.5 WB have been my go to since getting back on the board about a year ago.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on August 10, 2020, 05:42:09 PM
Yeah, Deluxe's 8.38's with the 14.5 WB have been my go to since getting back on the board about a year ago.

do you use 8.25 trucks, like an indy 144?
just saw the catalogue and the Kanfoush 8.4 looks good too, but not sure how it would feel on 144's...i prefer smaller truck, but that might be too much.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Utopos on August 11, 2020, 05:23:09 AM
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Yeah, Deluxe's 8.38's with the 14.5 WB have been my go to since getting back on the board about a year ago.
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do you use 8.25 trucks, like an indy 144?
just saw the catalogue and the Kanfoush 8.4 looks good too, but not sure how it would feel on 144's...i prefer smaller truck, but that might be too much.

I ride the navy eagle (8.5) with 8.25 thunders. It works great for me. I think it mellows out how wide the board is, making it more "tippy" as Schmitt would say.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GoldenGateHeights on August 11, 2020, 09:48:57 AM
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Yeah, Deluxe's 8.38's with the 14.5 WB have been my go to since getting back on the board about a year ago.
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do you use 8.25 trucks, like an indy 144?
just saw the catalogue and the Kanfoush 8.4 looks good too, but not sure how it would feel on 144's...i prefer smaller truck, but that might be too much.

Thunder 148's - love 'em
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skatesum609 on August 11, 2020, 09:57:43 AM
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Yeah, Deluxe's 8.38's with the 14.5 WB have been my go to since getting back on the board about a year ago.
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do you use 8.25 trucks, like an indy 144?
just saw the catalogue and the Kanfoush 8.4 looks good too, but not sure how it would feel on 144's...i prefer smaller truck, but that might be too much.
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Thunder 148's - love 'em
I ride 8.5-8.75 on 144. It gives the board a nice magic carpet look. Every now and then I’ll size up to 8.5 trucks and it gets me all messed up
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on August 12, 2020, 06:04:35 AM
If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on August 12, 2020, 07:00:26 AM
If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.
Paradeworld only shows results from smaller shops, or you could do the Instagram hash tag creep. I’ve found almost every deck I’ve looked for at random shops by searching the tags haha
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on August 12, 2020, 07:32:59 AM
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If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.
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Paradeworld only shows results from smaller shops, or you could do the Instagram hash tag creep. I’ve found almost every deck I’ve looked for at random shops by searching the tags haha
Thank you sir!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mink on August 12, 2020, 09:53:57 AM
If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.

Here's one https://shop.boutiquerollin.com/products/real-ishod-twintail-cat-scratch-gold-8-0-8-25-8-5

Ships from MTL, though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on August 12, 2020, 10:33:17 AM
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If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.
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Here's one https://shop.boutiquerollin.com/products/real-ishod-twintail-cat-scratch-gold-8-0-8-25-8-5

Ships from MTL, though.
Hey thanks! If I can't find one in the US I will get one from them. I'm only a few miles from the Canadian border so they should show mercy on me with shipping costs.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on August 12, 2020, 11:12:17 AM
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If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.
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Here's one https://shop.boutiquerollin.com/products/real-ishod-twintail-cat-scratch-gold-8-0-8-25-8-5

Ships from MTL, though.
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Hey thanks! If I can't find one in the US I will get one from them. I'm only a few miles from the Canadian border so they should show mercy on me with shipping costs.
Just saw on zembo temples insta they got some. Shoot them a dm and see if they ship
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Seventyfrigginseven on August 12, 2020, 12:19:00 PM
I just dm'd them..waiting to hear back. Thanks a ton man, very much appreciated
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ballintoohard on September 04, 2020, 10:56:21 AM
So I normally skate either an 8.25 Full SE or 8.38 Manderson shape or Quasi 8.25, lately with Thunders and Indy's in the past. I've never quite settled on it, but the pop is great and for the most part have no issues. I was thinking of doing something drastic like trying a twin tail with Ventures or Thunders. Has anyone else ridden both shapes and have feedback? Or even shapes with similar dimensions.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: lardossian on October 02, 2020, 06:39:06 PM
Long time lurker, first time poster!

Currently riding an 8.38 Manderson Tuface with 149 Indy TIs. I love the shape but my only gripe is that I have a really tough time with manuals on this board unless I flip it around and skate it off the nose. I'm thinking it's b/c the tail is short? The wb is also relatively short at 14.25, so I wonder how this would feel with Thunders rather than Indy?

Anyone have any recommendations for similar DLX shapes as this one? Or anyone skating this shape with Thunders?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JK42 on October 03, 2020, 04:04:23 AM
Long time lurker, first time poster!

Currently riding an 8.38 Manderson Tuface with 149 Indy TIs. I love the shape but my only gripe is that I have a really tough time with manuals on this board unless I flip it around and skate it off the nose. I'm thinking it's b/c the tail is short? The wb is also relatively short at 14.25, so I wonder how this would feel with Thunders rather than Indy?

Anyone have any recommendations for similar DLX shapes as this one? Or anyone skating this shape with Thunders?
I think Thunders might be worse as the lengthen the wheelbase and effectively shorten the tail. Could be the steepness of tail as well. I prefer Thunders to Indys and try and find a deck with 6.75 tail.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on October 11, 2020, 06:42:47 AM
I can’t find an 8.5” FULL anywhere. Not the SE, I need the full with the 14.75” wheelbase.

Fuck this deck shortage
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 12, 2020, 10:40:52 AM
So I normally skate either an 8.25 Full SE or 8.38 Manderson shape or Quasi 8.25, lately with Thunders and Indy's in the past. I've never quite settled on it, but the pop is great and for the most part have no issues. I was thinking of doing something drastic like trying a twin tail with Ventures or Thunders. Has anyone else ridden both shapes and have feedback? Or even shapes with similar dimensions.

The 8.25 FULL SE is my favorite DLX shape (tho the 8.28 is starting to grow on me due to the shortness) but each one measured closer to 8.3".

Do you mean the square 8.25 quasi (proto)? That's my second favorite shape out there.

Rode both with 8" TI Thunders (forged). My ollies were amazing on the quasi but have since likened shorter decks for faster ollies (I pop very fast and high, longer boards take longer to get up there for me).

The Ishod TT, specifically the 8.3 is great, if you like a longer WB (14.3) and a wider board; perhaps get the 8.25

As for trucks, Ishod seems to do well with his TT and Thunders :P I personally would ride Ventures on anything longer than a 14.25"WB and even then I feel that's pushing it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 12, 2020, 07:17:07 PM
I can’t find an 8.5” FULL anywhere. Not the SE, I need the full with the 14.75” wheelbase.

I have noticed a lot more people asking for shorter boards and definitely see more of the 8.5 with the stubby 14.25 WB but from the recent DLXSF.COM boards, there are none, the closest being the 8.6 x 32.5 with 14.75 WB in both the Krooked Worrest Flower and the AH Grimple Hewitt.

If you were in Australia I could help you because I have some of those, but even then I thought that the 8.5 full only had 14.6 WB but the regular shape long 8.5 had 14.75 WB as per quite a few from the last few seasons releases.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: w425 on October 13, 2020, 10:00:21 AM
8.25 x 32 twin nose please! Mellowed concave tho..? Anyone else hesitant to try the twin nose unless it's mellower concave?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on October 13, 2020, 04:39:43 PM
Anyone tried one of the 8.63 AH shaped decks? If so, how’d you like it? Wheelbase is 14.25 or 14.5? I’ve read both online
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 13, 2020, 04:56:30 PM
If any of you guys come across a Real twin tail in 8 or 8.1 that isn't from one of the big department store's please give me a heads-up. I haven't had any luck so far.

@Seventyfrigginseven

https://geometricskateshop.com/products/real-ishod-cat-scratch-deck?_pos=9&_sid=f79c6f4d9&_ss=r
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nap on October 14, 2020, 07:44:43 AM
Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

(https://i.imgur.com/rm7wwFV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifSHlw1.jpg)

Same here, but even the earlier AH boards that i have were about the same size (labeled as an 8.5 but actually about to 8.38 (21.3 cm), so I assume they have some weird measurements.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on October 14, 2020, 12:54:00 PM
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Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

(https://i.imgur.com/rm7wwFV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifSHlw1.jpg)
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Same here, but even the earlier AH boards that i have were about the same size (labeled as an 8.5 but actually about to 8.38 (21.3 cm), so I assume they have some weird measurements.
Did you guys press into the concave witht he measuring tape? Pretty sure thats how DLX got 8.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 14, 2020, 07:05:10 PM
Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.


What are the rest of the dimensions?  Length and wheelbase?

That board is supposed to be 8.5 x 31.85 with a 14.25 WB going by the info on their site, but I am guessing it might actually be more an 8.38 x 32.25 with a 14.5 WB as I have seen quite a few like that, where the graphic is printed on a different board.

It would be interesting to see.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on October 14, 2020, 09:36:59 PM
For those of you who wear a 30" inseam or below, the 8.12x31.38x14wb is amazing.

I hope they never stop making it, AH and Kr usually have 1-2 boards a season in it

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nap on October 15, 2020, 05:13:29 AM
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Maybe this has been covered here, but just as a heads up to anyone ordering boards online, it's always a risk. Every brand seems to have some level of inconsistency, especially when it comes to width. This can happen at so many of the stages in manufacturing/packaging, and it's why I always buy boards in person.

Here's a good example from an Anti Hero board in the shop - says it's 8.5. As you can see, it's clearly 8.3. We have two and they're both 8.3, actually. Not sure why it's labelled as an 8.5.

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What are the rest of the dimensions?  Length and wheelbase?

That board is supposed to be 8.5 x 31.85 with a 14.25 WB going by the info on their site, but I am guessing it might actually be more an 8.38 x 32.25 with a 14.5 WB as I have seen quite a few like that, where the graphic is printed on a different board.

It would be interesting to see.

According to my measurements:

It was (is) a number II. in the press-stack

(lenght) 80.7 cm which is ca. 31.77 inch
(lenght with the concave of nose and tail) 81.8 cm which is ca. 32.20 inch

(width) 21.3 cm which is ca. 8.39 inch
(width with concave) 21.5 cm which is ca. 8.46 inch
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 15, 2020, 03:50:15 PM
And wheelbase?

The distance between the two trucks, measured from the centres of the two closest sets of holes, which should be about 14.25 to 14.5 inches, or 36.2 to 36.8 cms which would be the same measurement from top of bottom of board.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on October 15, 2020, 05:19:00 PM
When’s the 8.75 full shape coming if ever
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Stigmata on October 15, 2020, 05:27:47 PM
I had the same Grant Taylor AH and it was def only @8.28-8.38 x 31.7 x 14.2. Every DLX board that says 8.5 x 31.85 are the same way from what ive seen. I cant really complain about DLX because so many companies from my experience have had the same issues of boards really not being the sizes as advertised. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 15, 2020, 05:55:02 PM
When’s the 8.75 full shape coming if ever

I guess you never know when another one will come out (regardless of graphic), but the Grosso "Old Fart 2" was 8.75 FULL and it is a beast, so big, long and rounded, but a lot of fun to ride.

Pic and info of it here

https://www.slamcity.com/products/anti-hero-8-75-grosso-old-fart-ii-skateboard-deck-yellow

• Width 8.75”
• Length 32.86”
• Wheelbase 14.7”
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on October 16, 2020, 12:45:50 AM
When’s the 8.75 full shape coming if ever

The AH BA Rider from this past season was a .75full. Wish it was more common though
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: baustin on October 16, 2020, 06:53:30 AM
Skated an 8.25 Full SE earlier this year on some hollow Thunder 148s and it was one of the most well balanced and versatile decks I’ve skated in recent memory. I’m bummed there’s not one in the current drop, because I wanted to keep skating it. Does anyone know when DLX is dropping another round of boards?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nap on October 16, 2020, 09:26:41 AM
I had the same Grant Taylor AH and it was def only @8.28-8.38 x 31.7 x 14.2. Every DLX board that says 8.5 x 31.85 are the same way from what ive seen. I cant really complain about DLX because so many companies from my experience have had the same issues of boards really not being the sizes as advertised.

My last four AH Decks were smaller than it was labeled. I strongly doubt that it was just pure coincidence.
But still, I like them and they feel pretty good with 149 Indys.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ok boomer on October 16, 2020, 09:41:02 AM
I'm getting my Krooked Cromer "lil snuff " shape tomorrow. Hella psyched. Hope it stays in the rotation
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on October 20, 2020, 01:14:34 AM
So im not sure if it was here or different thread but someone mentioned that anti hero has stopped making the Brown bomber shape.

I recently got one and love it...i have another on standby. I feel like since getting back into skating, this is now my favourite shape ever. The shape looks cool, the dimensions are a perfect fit for me...everything about it feels right.

I’ve only found a couple of places on Australia that still have stock, if they have stopped making them, i might go buy up all the stock i can find.

Does anyone know for sure if they are still making that Brown bomber shape??
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on October 20, 2020, 06:24:23 AM
So im not sure if it was here or different thread but someone mentioned that anti hero has stopped making the Brown bomber shape.

I recently got one and love it...i have another on standby. I feel like since getting back into skating, this is now my favourite shape ever. The shape looks cool, the dimensions are a perfect fit for me...everything about it feels right.

I’ve only found a couple of places on Australia that still have stock, if they have stopped making them, i might go buy up all the stock i can find.

Does anyone know for sure if they are still making that Brown bomber shape??

I think I was one of those people, but it was more expressing concern that it would be discontinued rather than saying it was.

Mentioned this in another thread, but I emailed DLX to ask about the Cardiel shape and they told me it was just out of stock, but not discontinued. Same with the shaped eagles (didn't ask about specific models). So my guess is that with the shortage they're prioritizing popsicle shapes but will at some point make more shaped boards. The bomber seemed to be one of the more popular shapes so it seems likely that once the start doing more shapes that will be one of them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 20, 2020, 06:14:56 PM
So im not sure if it was here or different thread but someone mentioned that anti hero has stopped making the Brown bomber shape.

I recently got one and love it...i have another on standby. I feel like since getting back into skating, this is now my favourite shape ever. The shape looks cool, the dimensions are a perfect fit for me...everything about it feels right.

I’ve only found a couple of places on Australia that still have stock, if they have stopped making them, i might go buy up all the stock i can find.

Does anyone know for sure if they are still making that Brown bomber shape??

If you can afford it, get whatever remaining stock there is.

So many people I know have said they wished they bought another one or more of "whatever amazing product" they were using at the time, but couldn't find any more when they wanted another one.

If you are in Aus like me, Kingpin store has six left on ebay with discounts on more.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Anti-Hero-Skateboard-Deck-Shaped-Eagle-Brown-Bomber-8-86-Overspray-Antihero/283903293515

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on October 21, 2020, 01:36:21 AM
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So im not sure if it was here or different thread but someone mentioned that anti hero has stopped making the Brown bomber shape.

I recently got one and love it...i have another on standby. I feel like since getting back into skating, this is now my favourite shape ever. The shape looks cool, the dimensions are a perfect fit for me...everything about it feels right.

I’ve only found a couple of places on Australia that still have stock, if they have stopped making them, i might go buy up all the stock i can find.

Does anyone know for sure if they are still making that Brown bomber shape??
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If you can afford it, get whatever remaining stock there is.

So many people I know have said they wished they bought another one or more of "whatever amazing product" they were using at the time, but couldn't find any more when they wanted another one.

If you are in Aus like me, Kingpin store has six left on ebay with discounts on more.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Anti-Hero-Skateboard-Deck-Shaped-Eagle-Brown-Bomber-8-86-Overspray-Antihero/283903293515



Man...thats not what the voice inside my head needed to hear...i saw those at kingpin too...its why i raised the question, because i was so close to buying a stack!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rocklobster on October 21, 2020, 03:10:53 AM
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So im not sure if it was here or different thread but someone mentioned that anti hero has stopped making the Brown bomber shape.

I recently got one and love it...i have another on standby. I feel like since getting back into skating, this is now my favourite shape ever. The shape looks cool, the dimensions are a perfect fit for me...everything about it feels right.

I’ve only found a couple of places on Australia that still have stock, if they have stopped making them, i might go buy up all the stock i can find.

Does anyone know for sure if they are still making that Brown bomber shape??
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If you can afford it, get whatever remaining stock there is.

So many people I know have said they wished they bought another one or more of "whatever amazing product" they were using at the time, but couldn't find any more when they wanted another one.

If you are in Aus like me, Kingpin store has six left on ebay with discounts on more.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Anti-Hero-Skateboard-Deck-Shaped-Eagle-Brown-Bomber-8-86-Overspray-Antihero/283903293515


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Man...thats not what the voice inside my head needed to hear...i saw those at kingpin too...its why i raised the question, because i was so close to buying a stack!

Damn 120 AUD for boards, I do not envy you guys.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 21, 2020, 06:50:32 AM


Man...thats not what the voice inside my head needed to hear...i saw those at kingpin too...its why i raised the question, because i was so close to buying a stack!

Breathe, relax, work out approximate time each board lasts, then work out how much you can afford, then you have a better picture of where you are at.

If you sit on it for a full day and recheck after that, you should also be able to work out if it is a panic buy in total excess or if it is justified.

At some point there will be more, because they are popular enough to continue and the eagle graphic is timeless, but it might be up to a year before more of those are in the country, maybe less but we just don't know.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 21, 2020, 06:56:36 AM


Damn 120 AUD for boards, I do not envy you guys.

Yeah I know, right?

Although it sounds like a lot, it is relative to the rate of pay and the Aussie dollar in general, eg hourly rate from about $20 for minimum adult (often more like $30), fast food meal about $10, carton of beer $40 etc.

That said, the latest drop that has just come out is about $140 for the 8.91 Gonz sweatpants graphic, with other normal decks being about $130 each.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on October 21, 2020, 03:25:20 PM
Yeah just noticed OCD has a new shipment of Deluxe decks...lots of popsicles...the only shaped deck is the gonz sweatpants. I think its probably 6-9 months before stock in Oz returns to normal.

Also on the price of decks, down here its always been 120’ish...even in 1988, I remember my mum bought my brother and I our first new board at the time...my bro got a pink tony hawk for $129 and i got a madrid elguera $119.

I don’t remember most other things but this still sticks out in my head!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glurmpz on November 08, 2020, 07:51:53 PM
More interesting quirks from DLX shapes...

We got a bunch of Anti Hero decks in today, and there were a few 8.4's in there. I'd only seen that size once before (also a BBS pressed brand, Jenny), so I stood on one to check it out. Right off the bat, it felt barely any bigger than the Real 8.25 I'm skating (which actually measures closer to 8.30), so I measured it to see how wide it actually was. Turns out it's 8 5/16 consistently down the rail. I checked the other two 8.4's and they were the same.

(https://i.imgur.com/pHENJGy.jpg)

Now, here's where it gets interesting - I decided to measure the only two 8.38 DLX decks we have. One Real deck and one of the new Anti Hero's. They both measured 8 7/16.

(https://i.imgur.com/IxxGGjW.jpg)

So, the DLX "8.38" shape is actually wider than their "8.4" shape, consistently within our stock, at least.

Moral of the story - don't ever trust what the sticker/online description says. Every brand seems to make consistent mistakes when it comes to concave and size labelling. (I've seen 3 completely different Baker shapes that all had the same sticker "OG shape, mellow concave, 8.375")
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 08, 2020, 08:22:53 PM
What's going on with the Krooked and Anti Hero Fall/Winter Catalogs? Boards are already arriving at stores, but their catalogs aren't out yet. Not a big deal, but some of the boards on line don't have pictures yet, and I wanna see!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 09, 2020, 02:49:15 AM
What's going on with the Krooked and Anti Hero Fall/Winter Catalogs? Boards are already arriving at stores, but their catalogs aren't out yet. Not a big deal, but some of the boards on line don't have pictures yet, and I wanna see!

Like these ones?  I know I hadn't seen anything about them before seeing them online via other shops and now their instagram accounts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHRCSfZAlxf/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 09, 2020, 03:00:06 AM
More interesting quirks from DLX shapes...

So, the DLX "8.38" shape is actually wider than their "8.4" shape, consistently within our stock, at least.


Yes, they are consistently larger than others, which is also why I have been so stoked on the 8.38 size as they are or seem almost as big as some of the 8.5s that are out, but have the shape and feel I like, for bigger longer boards.

I have often noticed the DLX 8.25 feel so much bigger that almost every other 8.25 size, even the other BBS 8.25 boards too, as well as having fairly consistently medium to steep concaves throughout, whereas the 8.38 seems to often be very mellow, not just the Kyle Walker mellow versions, but almost all of them I have had or seen.

Any which way, I haven't heard or seen anyone NOT happy with their DLX board that I can think of, even if the sizes are a bit out and I am consistently stoked on all the boards I have from DLX.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on November 09, 2020, 04:57:02 AM
AntiHero latest catalog can be found at
http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/2020-delivery-4/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on November 09, 2020, 05:10:09 AM
For lovers graphics are terrible haha
Interested in that grant 8.75”  *edit but just realized it’s the same dims as white eagle. Unsure about shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: trash on November 09, 2020, 05:52:59 AM
For lovers graphics are terrible haha
Interested in that grant 8.75”

Yeah, kind of bummed since the only new board that Kanfoush's Expressions shape is available on is the GT lover and the one Stranger deck.

Any other boards under DLX have that shape right now? (8.4 x 32, 14.25 WB)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 09, 2020, 07:00:36 AM
AntiHero latest catalog can be found at
http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/2020-delivery-4/

Thats it! Still can’t see the krooked catalog, and I’m really tryna see what  that 9.81 Gonz “stairs” board looks like. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 09, 2020, 09:06:10 AM
What is the Cardiel 'Hella Tight' construction? Is it just the 8.62 with a slightly shorter wb?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glurmpz on November 09, 2020, 09:16:16 AM
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What's going on with the Krooked and Anti Hero Fall/Winter Catalogs? Boards are already arriving at stores, but their catalogs aren't out yet. Not a big deal, but some of the boards on line don't have pictures yet, and I wanna see!
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Like these ones?  I know I hadn't seen anything about them before seeing them online via other shops and now their instagram accounts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHRCSfZAlxf/

This is the series I did the measurements with.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on November 10, 2020, 09:03:03 AM
I just measured four Ishod Twin Tails, two 8.25 and two 8.5. Widths are bang on on all of them (measured straight, without pushing into the concave), length and wheelbase are also as advertised on the 8.25 but both 8.5 are a bit shorter (advertised 32.2, measured a hair under 32, barely longer than the 8.25), the tails are all a tad longer than advertised, closer to 6.75 for both sizes instead of the claimed 6.72 and 6.625 but that is good news to me.

I was on a 8.5 but found it a bit big so I'm downsizing to the 8.25. The shapes are noticably different though, the 8.5 has fuller tails, looks like perfect half circles, the 8.25 have more tapered tails.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mantracker on November 10, 2020, 09:20:02 AM
I just measured four Ishod Twin Tails, two 8.25 and two 8.5. Widths are bang on on all of them (measured straight, without pushing into the concave), length and wheelbase are also as advertised on the 8.25 but both 8.5 are a bit shorter (advertised 32.2, measured a hair under 32, barely longer than the 8.25), the tails are all a tad longer than advertised, closer to 6.75 for both sizes instead of the claimed 6.72 and 6.625 but that is good news to me.

I was on a 8.5 but found it a bit big so I'm downsizing to the 8.25. The shapes are noticably different though, the 8.5 has fuller tails, looks like perfect half circles, the 8.25 have more tapered tails.

Thank you for the data sir. Did you happen to measure the wheelbases?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on November 10, 2020, 09:28:13 AM
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I just measured four Ishod Twin Tails, two 8.25 and two 8.5. Widths are bang on on all of them (measured straight, without pushing into the concave), length and wheelbase are also as advertised on the 8.25 but both 8.5 are a bit shorter (advertised 32.2, measured a hair under 32, barely longer than the 8.25), the tails are all a tad longer than advertised, closer to 6.75 for both sizes instead of the claimed 6.72 and 6.625 but that is good news to me.

I was on a 8.5 but found it a bit big so I'm downsizing to the 8.25. The shapes are noticably different though, the 8.5 has fuller tails, looks like perfect half circles, the 8.25 have more tapered tails.
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Thank you for the data sir. Did you happen to measure the wheelbases?

Yes, 14 1/2 on the 8.5 and 14 1/3 on the 8.25 as advertised.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ok boomer on November 10, 2020, 09:29:46 AM
More Lil Snuff boards please
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 10, 2020, 09:32:25 AM
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I just measured four Ishod Twin Tails, two 8.25 and two 8.5. Widths are bang on on all of them (measured straight, without pushing into the concave), length and wheelbase are also as advertised on the 8.25 but both 8.5 are a bit shorter (advertised 32.2, measured a hair under 32, barely longer than the 8.25), the tails are all a tad longer than advertised, closer to 6.75 for both sizes instead of the claimed 6.72 and 6.625 but that is good news to me.

I was on a 8.5 but found it a bit big so I'm downsizing to the 8.25. The shapes are noticably different though, the 8.5 has fuller tails, looks like perfect half circles, the 8.25 have more tapered tails.
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Thank you for the data sir. Did you happen to measure the wheelbases?
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Yes, 14 1/2 on the 8.5 and 14 1/3 on the 8.25 as advertised.

The more info I see on this 8.5 Twin Tail, the more it seems perfect for me. This will be my next 8.5 board, but not until next year.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 10, 2020, 01:33:27 PM
AntiHero latest catalog can be found at
http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/2020-delivery-4/

Thank you!  Don't know how I missed it but it is still not linked from DLXSF and didn't come up from any other searches either.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GoldenGateHeights on November 10, 2020, 01:49:03 PM
Stranger 8.4 with the 14.25 WB sounds interesting - I've been pretty big on the 8.38 with 14.5 WB AH + Krooked decks for the past year.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: trash on November 10, 2020, 03:07:52 PM
Stranger 8.4 with the 14.25 WB sounds interesting - I've been pretty big on the 8.38 with 14.5 WB AH + Krooked decks for the past year.

I posted about it above, but I'm skating that shape on the Kanfoush expressions deck and it's the best. I tried to stockpile a few since I'm not a fan of the graphics on this run, but most shops are sold out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 10, 2020, 04:30:12 PM
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AntiHero latest catalog can be found at
http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/2020-delivery-4/
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Thats it! Still can’t see the krooked catalog, and I’m really tryna see what  that 9.81 Gonz “stairs” board looks like.

Found a stairs graphic for you - regular and shaped:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Gonz_Stairs_Deck/descpage-KKGZSTR85DK.html

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Gonz_Stairs_Deck/descpage-KKG98STRSDK.html
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 10, 2020, 04:36:16 PM
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AntiHero latest catalog can be found at
http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/2020-delivery-4/
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Thats it! Still can’t see the krooked catalog, and I’m really tryna see what  that 9.81 Gonz “stairs” board looks like.
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Found a stairs graphic for you

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Gonz_Stairs_Deck/descpage-KKGZSTR85DK.html

Thanks for looking out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 10, 2020, 04:43:54 PM
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Stranger 8.4 with the 14.25 WB sounds interesting - I've been pretty big on the 8.38 with 14.5 WB AH + Krooked decks for the past year.
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I posted about it above, but I'm skating that shape on the Kanfoush expressions deck and it's the best. I tried to stockpile a few since I'm not a fan of the graphics on this run, but most shops are sold out.

At least a bit of excess griptape used as sandpaper and the animals on the Lovers series are all but gone, whereas the Stranger just hurts my eyes.

Did you see above the board measurements show those 8.4 to be smaller than they are?  I have a few and they were good rides for what they were, but it is interesting to see how much smaller than the 8.38s they seemed.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on November 10, 2020, 06:41:13 PM
Anyone seen the new “Cardi hella-tight construction” shape in person yet? Just noticed it’s a different size and length than the regular dlx 8.6 shape.  Slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length. Haven’t found any pics of it yet though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: trash on November 11, 2020, 06:45:05 AM
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Stranger 8.4 with the 14.25 WB sounds interesting - I've been pretty big on the 8.38 with 14.5 WB AH + Krooked decks for the past year.
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I posted about it above, but I'm skating that shape on the Kanfoush expressions deck and it's the best. I tried to stockpile a few since I'm not a fan of the graphics on this run, but most shops are sold out.
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At least a bit of excess griptape used as sandpaper and the animals on the Lovers series are all but gone, whereas the Stranger just hurts my eyes.

Did you see above the board measurements show those 8.4 to be smaller than they are?  I have a few and they were good rides for what they were, but it is interesting to see how much smaller than the 8.38s they seemed.

I did see that - I'm a bit surprised because I measured the 8.4 Kanfoush and its exactly 8.4. I'm starting to wonder if this shape is a unicorn.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 11, 2020, 07:05:47 AM

I did see that - I'm a bit surprised because I measured the 8.4 Kanfoush and its exactly 8.4. I'm starting to wonder if this shape is a unicorn.

The best example I have to offer, is when I did have about ten or so of the same board, some from the same run as well as other runs, lined them all up sitting on one side so I could see the concave and pull out the more mellow ones to ride first, I did also notice slight differences in the widths, some a bit wider, some not so wide and could feel it when I ran my hand over the stack, but could not feel any difference when actually skating them, even when the difference between two boards was about 3mm.

It might mess with your mind, but when you have it under your feet, it will still feel exactly as it should.

The other thing too is in the measurement details, eg how a board is measured or if the tape measure has a longer lead in the hook end or getting it right on the edge / middle ply vs sitting on the top ply (can be a difference of +4mm too I saw between two different tape measures when we had a bit of a measurement crisis in the shop one day) but I guess it also comes down to whether or not you can buy in a shop or have to order online too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: your mom on November 11, 2020, 04:04:46 PM
I would like an 8.75 with a 14.25 wb. Full se style with some krooked/ antihero graphics
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ok boomer on November 11, 2020, 04:39:29 PM
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AntiHero latest catalog can be found at
http://www.antiheroskateboards.com/2020-delivery-4/
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Thank you!  Don't know how I missed it but it is still not linked from DLXSF and didn't come up from any other searches either.

No green 7.81 eagle??
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on November 11, 2020, 07:54:00 PM
I would like an 8.75 with a 14.25 wb. Full se style with some krooked/ antihero graphics
me too. Grant and white eagle with a 14.62 wb
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Wonderful Whizzplank on November 12, 2020, 01:05:21 AM
Does anyone know if there's a difference between the regular AH orange eagle and the ones marked ZEK9? Native have them both up on site but I can't find a difference.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 12, 2020, 01:40:36 AM

No green 7.81 eagle??

Production post covid seems nowhere near where it was or should be so I am guessing there are still only a fraction of the required quantities and shapes being produced at the moment, so maybe the 7.8 size is on the "still to be done" list, along with the 8.0 eagle and the shaped eagles.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on November 12, 2020, 11:51:14 AM
Does anyone know if there's a difference between the regular AH orange eagle and the ones marked ZEK9? Native have them both up on site but I can't find a difference.

“Zek9” is the standard AH 9” popsicle
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on November 12, 2020, 11:54:07 AM
Anyone seen the new “Cardi hella-tight construction” shape in person yet? Just noticed it’s a different size and length than the regular dlx 8.6 shape.  Slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length. Haven’t found any pics of it yet though.

They have one at one of the locals here, going to take a second look tomorrow. That being said, it just looked like a slightly shorter 8.6", standard AH shape and kicks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on November 12, 2020, 05:13:11 PM
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Anyone seen the new “Cardi hella-tight construction” shape in person yet? Just noticed it’s a different size and length than the regular dlx 8.6 shape.  Slightly shorter wheelbase and overall length. Haven’t found any pics of it yet though.
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They have one at one of the locals here, going to take a second look tomorrow. That being said, it just looked like a slightly shorter 8.6", standard AH shape and kicks.




That sounds like something I would definitely be interested in. I wonder if it will stay in the lineup or just a random one off
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 12, 2020, 07:26:25 PM
There is a super hi res pic from Krudco shop of the Cardiel and other new decks, looking good with the long round kicks.

The curious thing is the sticker shows 14.6 wheelbase, the specs say 14.5 wheelbase, so it would be good to know which it is if someone can measure it in store.


https://www.krudco.com/products/anti-hero-skateboards-john-cardiel-lovers-ii-deck

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1214/4480/products/image_721d21b0-7919-4e23-9af7-fc424f41ebe6.jpg?v=1604343307

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on November 12, 2020, 09:15:08 PM
There is a super hi res pic from Krudco shop of the Cardiel and other new decks, looking good with the long round kicks.

The curious thing is the sticker shows 14.6 wheelbase, the specs say 14.5 wheelbase, so it would be good to know which it is if someone can measure it in store.


https://www.krudco.com/products/anti-hero-skateboards-john-cardiel-lovers-ii-deck

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1214/4480/products/image_721d21b0-7919-4e23-9af7-fc424f41ebe6.jpg?v=1604343307

it could be that the shop is measuring from the edge of the hardware holes, instead of from the centers.  I hate it when the shop measurements vary from the company specs, sketches me out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 13, 2020, 02:26:47 AM
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There is a super hi res pic from Krudco shop of the Cardiel and other new decks, looking good with the long round kicks.

The curious thing is the sticker shows 14.6 wheelbase, the specs say 14.5 wheelbase, so it would be good to know which it is if someone can measure it in store.


https://www.krudco.com/products/anti-hero-skateboards-john-cardiel-lovers-ii-deck

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1214/4480/products/image_721d21b0-7919-4e23-9af7-fc424f41ebe6.jpg?v=1604343307
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it could be that the shop is measuring from the edge of the hardware holes, instead of from the centers.  I hate it when the shop measurements vary from the company specs, sketches me out.

It is actually on the Antihero catalog page, so from the source, the printed dimensions say 14.5 directly under the sticker which has 14.6 on it.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-04.jpg


But I definitely get what you are saying.  So many shops have generic sizes in dimensions on web pages, so I have often had to check multiple sites to get the correct info when I wasn't sure what some boards were.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Skrotum on November 13, 2020, 03:12:45 AM
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I would like an 8.75 with a 14.25 wb. Full se style with some krooked/ antihero graphics
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me too. Grant and white eagle with a 14.62 wb
Yeah this would be a dream shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on November 13, 2020, 12:03:25 PM
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I would like an 8.75 with a 14.25 wb. Full se style with some krooked/ antihero graphics
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me too. Grant and white eagle with a 14.62 wb
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Yeah this would be a dream shape

This would be a must have. Honestly could replace the blue eagle 8.5 as my go to shape. Maybe if we all beg for it we’ll get it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ballintoohard on November 13, 2020, 07:17:05 PM
Any Full SE's out right now?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 14, 2020, 08:50:56 PM
Any Full SE's out right now?

Lots actually in all sizes, but I guess it depends on what size, where you are or who gets them in...

8.25 Antihero Beres

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-06.jpg

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg

8.0 and 8.5 Real Ishod

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-ishod.jpg

8.25 Real Donnelly

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-donnelly.jpg

8.0 Real Chima

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-chima.jpg


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on November 15, 2020, 10:36:29 AM
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Any Full SE's out right now?
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Lots actually in all sizes, but I guess it depends on what size, where you are or who gets them in...

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg


Has anyone seen this Mason anywhere? I've seen all but this one...and it's the shape I'm holding out for.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on November 15, 2020, 09:12:22 PM
why do they put such a long WB on a board as small as a 8.06x31.8, Seems like a big wb for such a relatively skinny and short deck. 

I can see it working for someone tall but I figure that person would just go towards one of the 8.25x32-32.25 shapes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 16, 2020, 02:14:01 AM
why do they put such a long WB on a board as small as a 8.06x31.8, Seems like a big wb for such a relatively skinny and short deck. 

I can see it working for someone tall but I figure that person would just go towards one of the 8.25x32-32.25 shapes.

I had a look again at all the current DLX drops, as those Real Full 8 inch decks in the drop have 14 even wheelbases, which I would think most people consider very short but might be more to your liking.

https://www.realskateboards.com/

The regular Real, Krooked and AH are a different size, coming in at 14.38 which is about standard for most in 8 to 8.5 sizes, so yes it is a touch longer than the average, being about 14.25 but then there is also the very short 8.12 x 31.38 with 14 wheelbase in the range too.

Another thread had questions on why the 8.38 was longer than the 8.5 stubby shape, so I guess that is a similar thing happening here. 

Some people like the longer boards, some like the shorter and Deluxe are one of the companies who do seem to listen and are making products that people ask for.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 16, 2020, 07:15:16 AM
Is I or IV the most concave? I got a III on my Krooked Gonz.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on November 16, 2020, 08:09:05 AM
Is I or IV the most concave? I got a III on my Krooked Gonz.

I is the top of the stack so more concave. A III would be the second flattest. Personally I don’t find the concaves to be too different feeling. At the end of the day they are all the ideal bbs concave that I like.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 16, 2020, 08:32:29 AM
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Is I or IV the most concave? I got a III on my Krooked Gonz.
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I is the top of the stack so more concave. A III would be the second flattest. Personally I don’t find the concaves to be too different feeling. At the end of the day they are all the ideal bbs concave that I like.

Ya I like mine, was just wondering. Good to know they aren’t THAT different, I havent taken the time to compare.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 16, 2020, 02:39:18 PM
Check out Ignition shop for the current wood:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqYlJmlJrp/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: backinaction on November 16, 2020, 03:31:08 PM
Ya I like mine, was just wondering. Good to know they aren’t THAT different, I havent taken the time to compare.

I have two setups with the exact same shape, but one has a concave I and one has IV.  I can tell the difference - barely, and only if I stand on one then the other.  It doesn't effect my skating in that I doubt it is the reason I am landing or not landing a trick.   I also had the deck earlier in an III.  I no longer care where in the stack it is. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 16, 2020, 05:06:00 PM
I'm not too picky, I can have fun on anything. The III feels great.

Lovin the Gonz 9.8 so far. It feels great with Indy 169s and 56mm Orb Specters.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on November 17, 2020, 12:10:34 PM
I'm not too picky, I can have fun on anything. The III feels great.

Lovin the Gonz 9.8 so far. It feels great with Indy 169s and 56mm Orb Specters.
been wanting to see that shape. post it up in the big boys thread!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 17, 2020, 04:11:26 PM
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I'm not too picky, I can have fun on anything. The III feels great.

Lovin the Gonz 9.8 so far. It feels great with Indy 169s and 56mm Orb Specters.
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been wanting to see that shape. post it up in the big boys thread!

A few places had pics which look pretty good for the size and shape, could just be my eye or the graphic but looks more tapered than the other big gonz sweatpants, but I am curious to see a set up pic too, not just shop pics like these.

Just saw the set up Gonz now too https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.2430;topicseen

(https://i.ibb.co/q9XXN3r/Krooked-stairs-deck-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/q9XXN3r)(https://i.ibb.co/DQMLnxf/Krooked-stairs-deck-1a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DQMLnxf)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 17, 2020, 04:51:35 PM
Pretty sure that's still the Sweatpants shape. Great board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 17, 2020, 05:50:29 PM
I was looking for a sweatpants board all last month and couldn't find, so when I saw this on Tactics early I used my coupon on it. I bought it before any store or Krooked uploaded a graphic, and when I saw the pic before it came in the mail, I was thinking it was meh. In person it's super nice. I got a purple top sheet and it matches up with the purple Gonz signature and stuff on the back.

I took it to the park for 10 minutes. It felt a bit squirrelly so I swapped out for something with a longer WB. The tail is a bit longer than I'm used to, and it messed with my weight distribution. I think I could get used to it in the bowls if I spent an hour on it though. Wasn't an instant "click" like some boards. Took it out for a few minutes cruising the street and ollieing around, and it feels amazing for that, maybe my favorite so far. Need more time, much more.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 17, 2020, 05:56:21 PM
Pretty sure that's still the Sweatpants shape. Great board.

Yes, you are right!

That is often one of the good things with DLX.  I cannot recall if another version of the Sweatpants had double drilled holes, but all the pics I am looking up seem not to.  I have not seen any in person as they are all in short supply.

Wheelbase shows 14.38 from one site and 14.75 from another though.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on November 17, 2020, 07:51:23 PM
This one is 14.38"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bob Loblaw on November 18, 2020, 02:01:37 PM
Anyone know if the Mike Anderson Krooked shape is going to be in future drops?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on November 18, 2020, 02:54:27 PM
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Is I or IV the most concave? I got a III on my Krooked Gonz.
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I is the top of the stack so more concave. A III would be the second flattest. Personally I don’t find the concaves to be too different feeling. At the end of the day they are all the ideal bbs concave that I like.
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Ya I like mine, was just wondering. Good to know they aren’t THAT different, I havent taken the time to compare.

I dont know about it not being that different. Ive just gone from a III brown bomber to a I and it feels all wrong. Ive only had one session but everything is off. Im hoping i either get use to it, or it mellows out a bit....or maybe im just being a bitch about it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on November 18, 2020, 05:32:48 PM
Ok, i take that back.

Today i had my second session...the board seemed to have more flex, and now it’s popping crazy.

Maybe first night it was too stiff along with being steeper than my previous deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 19, 2020, 01:20:36 AM
Ok, i take that back.

Today i had my second session...the board seemed to have more flex, and now it’s popping crazy.

Maybe first night it was too stiff along with being steeper than my previous deck.

I do that all the time, as I don't break boards, so they last a while, the old one gets so comfortable, then the new one feels so stiff and weird, but usually mellows out nicely.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 19, 2020, 01:28:39 AM
Anyone know if the Mike Anderson Krooked shape is going to be in future drops?

Is that the normal popsicle shape 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase or something else?

(https://i.ibb.co/VLpMn2R/kr-sp20-d2-dt-03.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VLpMn2R)

They are very much the same as the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase that is on the Antihero Lovers 2 series as per a page back and look like they are going to be a standard shape, as more people like that shorter 14.25 wheelbase.

The Grant Taylor and the Stranger are both that size.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bob Loblaw on November 19, 2020, 02:02:13 PM
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Anyone know if the Mike Anderson Krooked shape is going to be in future drops?
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Is that the normal popsicle shape 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase or something else?

(https://i.ibb.co/VLpMn2R/kr-sp20-d2-dt-03.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VLpMn2R)

They are very much the same as the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase that is on the Antihero Lovers 2 series as per a page back and look like they are going to be a standard shape, as more people like that shorter 14.25 wheelbase.

The Grant Taylor and the Stranger are both that size.

Hell yeah thanks
Just picked up an 8.25 Planner AH. Closest I could find by eye
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ballintoohard on November 21, 2020, 03:13:22 PM
Can anyone that has skated a Worrest 8.3 twin tail recommend something that is super similar, but with a nose? Would any 14.38 wheelbase that is ~32 length be the best match?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 21, 2020, 08:02:13 PM
Can anyone that has skated a Worrest 8.3 twin tail recommend something that is super similar, but with a nose? Would any 14.38 wheelbase that is ~32 length be the best match?

Standard DLX 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 WB is only a hair off the 8.3 twins for width, just longer nose, so they would be the best bet. 

If you did want a bit wider, there are similar boards, but the FULL S-E 8.38 (which feels more like 8.5 to me) also has 32.18 length with 14.38 wheelbase.  They are very squared in the ends and lots of fun to ride, but definitely a lot more like an 8.5 than an 8.3 twin for width.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mcidraque on November 22, 2020, 12:53:38 AM
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Anyone know if the Mike Anderson Krooked shape is going to be in future drops?
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Is that the normal popsicle shape 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase or something else?

(https://i.ibb.co/VLpMn2R/kr-sp20-d2-dt-03.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VLpMn2R)

They are very much the same as the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase that is on the Antihero Lovers 2 series as per a page back and look like they are going to be a standard shape, as more people like that shorter 14.25 wheelbase.

The Grant Taylor and the Stranger are both that size.

that shape's the shit! there used to be one or two per drop here and there in between the dlx brands but those specs seem to be popping up on the new catalogs more often (particularly with the 14.25web, yum)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 24, 2020, 01:56:57 PM
Krooked drop 4 is now live.

I think everyone has seen the boards and info in most good shops now anyway, but it is cool to see it updated on the DLX page too.

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

The one Worrest twin tail slick 8.3 I think someone has been looking for, even though it doesn't say it is a twin tail, that is the size, shape, etc for those decks.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ImmanuelCunt on November 24, 2020, 02:52:08 PM
I really hope I find one or 2 of the Worrest twin tails. I still have one Worrest Destroyer spare but it feels like a waste to put it on when the other one I am riding right now is still somewhat working and I haven't seen a twin tail 8.25/8.38 in like 2-3 month in any shop here. By the way did I mention that I really love the 8.38 slick deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 24, 2020, 03:42:38 PM
I really hope I find one or 2 of the Worrest twin tails. I still have one Worrest Destroyer spare but it feels like a waste to put it on when the other one I am riding right now is still somewhat working and I haven't seen a twin tail 8.25/8.38 in like 2-3 month in any shop here. By the way did I mention that I really love the 8.38 slick deck.

Not sure where you are, but So Cal shop has a few in stock right now (five when I just checked).  Some of their size specs seem a bit out though, so don't go so much by what they have up, but there are quite a few of those boards right now in stock in a lot of skate shops, even if they don't list them as twin tail, search KROOKED WORREST and they should come up.

https://socalskateshop.com/search.html?Search=worrest

Maybe just check with them before anything else it is actually the twin with the correct dimensions.

Here too:

https://www.paradeworld.com/search/?query=worrest

At least Skate Warehouse has the correct dimensions and info:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Worrest_Archur_TT_Slick_Deck/descpage-KKWARCHRSDK.html


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gary Bucket on November 24, 2020, 03:55:06 PM
Are all the 8.06 x 31.8 14.38wb going to be the same tail/nose/shape? On a Daan lovers board now and I never paid too much attention before but its working the balls and I wanna stick with it despite not being able to go in a shop
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 144p on November 24, 2020, 04:00:09 PM
In theory, yes. But human error and mold placement(1-4) will change the feel.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gary Bucket on November 24, 2020, 05:05:50 PM
In theory, yes. But human error and mold placement(1-4) will change the feel.

Good enough for me. Much obliged!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fat Tony on November 25, 2020, 05:29:31 AM
Does anyone know what the “dreamer” shape tag on the Ishod means? The dimensions sound interesting, but idk what that shape means.

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Also, has anyone found any full shapes? I see plenty of full se, but hoping to find a full without a shortened wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Easy Slider on November 25, 2020, 07:42:19 AM
Does anyone know what the “dreamer” shape tag on the Ishod means? The dimensions sound interesting, but idk what that shape means.

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Also, has anyone found any full shapes? I see plenty of full se, but hoping to find a full without a shortened wheelbase.

I have wondered the same but didn‘t find any info. Copped the deck anyway, haven‘t skated it yet tho. I have the previous Ishod Victory too which was full SE. The dreamer is slightly more tapered. Also both decks were sold as 8.38 but the Victory is 8.5 whereas the Peace Tree is a real 8.38 or max. 8.4. Hope that helps!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 25, 2020, 04:42:13 PM
Does anyone know what the “dreamer” shape tag on the Ishod means? The dimensions sound interesting, but idk what that shape means.

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Also, has anyone found any full shapes? I see plenty of full se, but hoping to find a full without a shortened wheelbase.


I have wondered the same but didn‘t find any info. Copped the deck anyway, haven‘t skated it yet tho. I have the previous Ishod Victory too which was full SE. The dreamer is slightly more tapered. Also both decks were sold as 8.38 but the Victory is 8.5 whereas the Peace Tree is a real 8.38 or max. 8.4. Hope that helps!

Re Dreamer - unless it was something else, the "dreamer" Kyle Walker I had seemed like a mellow concave option, or might have just been coincidence, but it is still the same overall as the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase, as per the olive green eagle Antihero and all the others listed as that size, which I had quite a few of as well.

Re Full / Full SE - It would seem that almost all the boards are leaning towards shorter wheelbases for the current trend in the last release or two, not just from DLX but quite a few other brands as well.

The FULL shape was a really good big, wide and long board, but unless there are more planned it will be a struggle to find anything like that right now.

I actually posted this in response to other questions / for someone else a few days ago, but again is relevant for you guys, with the three options in the 8.38 DLX boards - normal, Full and Full SE, with all their dimensions clearly listed on the stickers.

Also note, there is always some size variance with boards, but not as much as would make something so different you couldn't ride it.  The wheelbase on the normal 8.38 is perfect I find, with the full SE only being 2mm shorter, so unless you are extremely finely tuned, I skated both pretty much the same, just the Full is much wider in the kicks.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CH4ghnnlwAe/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fat Tony on November 25, 2020, 05:16:42 PM
Thanks, maybe I’ll settle for a full SE. Any thoughts on the anti hero Pfanner? Looks like it could be a full shape and the dimensions could work for me as well. Agree it doesn’t seem like there are any full shapes, but I did get This response from real:

Hey Tony,
 
Sorry about that. It looks like 8.25 Full’s might be sold out at the moment.
We definitely will have that shape in the future. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes but we appreciate your support.
If you need help finding a different shape, let me know and I’ll do my best to assist.
 
Thanks.
 
Cameron Ennis
Customer Service / Marketing Assistant
Deluxe Distribution
1111 17th Street, Suite A
San Francisco, CA  94107
www.dlxsf.com
@camennis
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 25, 2020, 05:53:45 PM
Thanks, maybe I’ll settle for a full SE. Any thoughts on the anti hero Pfanner? Looks like it could be a full shape and the dimensions could work for me as well.

DLX are awesome!

I often use the catalog sites for specifications and then search the brand and the name, not so much with FULL in the search, as often they are not listed in detail, but you can be lucky sometimes, eg Real full deck or even full 8.38 and quite often check the images option as you might find it from that.

So many boards are not listed in basic searches online too, so even checking in with the local shops or the specific web sites of stores you buy from can also turn up some good finds.


The three FULL boards from the current lineup in 8.25 or 8.38 are:

8.25 Antihero Beres

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-06.jpg

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg

8.25 Real Donnelly

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-donnelly.jpg


Or there is the 8.5 as well:

8.0 and 8.5 Real Ishod

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-ishod.jpg


Or even boards from the last drop (which I can see some of locally here in Australia, but doesn't help much if you are in the US)

https://www.realskateboards.com/2020-delivery-3/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on November 25, 2020, 10:12:47 PM
The three FULL boards from the current lineup in 8.25 or 8.38 are:

8.25 Antihero Beres

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-06.jpg

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg

8.25 Real Donnelly

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-donnelly.jpg

Still haven't seen that 8.38 Mason anywhere. Hope something didn't get messed up with production.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 26, 2020, 07:07:46 PM
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The three FULL boards from the current lineup in 8.25 or 8.38 are:

8.25 Antihero Beres

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-06.jpg

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg

8.25 Real Donnelly

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-donnelly.jpg
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Still haven't seen that 8.38 Mason anywhere. Hope something didn't get messed up with production.

All of those three seem like they are yet to make it to shops or "still waiting" with only the Donnelly showing up once, but already sold out.

Correction: the Donnelly praying hands deck is up in a few more shops now though, but not the others.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 26, 2020, 07:16:46 PM
Thanks, maybe I’ll settle for a full SE.

The Real Donnelly praying deck is 8.25 full s-e and in stock at So Cal shop and a few others I have seen.

https://socalskateshop.com/Real-Jake-Donnelly-Praying-Fingers-Skateboard-Deck-825x3222.html#!?cc_decks=111608&c=cc_grip-tape

https://www.calsk8.com/shop-skateboards/p/jake-donnelly-praying-fingers-825-deck-by-real-skateboards

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on November 27, 2020, 01:20:30 PM
Or even boards from the last drop (which I can see some of locally here in Australia, but doesn't help much if you are in the US)

https://www.realskateboards.com/2020-delivery-3/

In my search for the Mason 8.38 from drop 4, I didn't even think to check if anyone had any 8.38 full s-e decks left from drop 3. Found some! Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Glurmpz on November 27, 2020, 08:43:29 PM
I just snapped the second brand new DLX board in a row, bummed. That 8.4 shape that's actually 8.30. It was perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sativa Lung on November 29, 2020, 04:23:46 AM
Anyone have a line on a lil snuff? I had one bookmarked but dragged my feet and it got snatched up.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on November 29, 2020, 09:01:48 AM
Anyone have a line on a lil snuff? I had one bookmarked but dragged my feet and it got snatched up.
I’ll keep an eye you for ya
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 29, 2020, 05:34:07 PM
Anyone have a line on a lil snuff? I had one bookmarked but dragged my feet and it got snatched up.

Canada is probably not an option, but there is one here:

https://www.palmisleskateshop.com/cromer-waving-hand-838.html

Funny though cause there are still a few here in Australia, and some in the UK / Europe but I know that doesn't help.

A lot more options came up when I looked back over previous graphics for that shape and just used "krooked hands" or "gator" or "sfingx", but quite a few US shops web sites just don't open so I don't know if they have any remaining, eg Cowtown, Uprise, Tristar

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: deckard on November 30, 2020, 01:01:29 PM
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Anyone have a line on a lil snuff? I had one bookmarked but dragged my feet and it got snatched up.
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Canada is probably not an option, but there is one here:

https://www.palmisleskateshop.com/cromer-waving-hand-838.html

Funny though cause there are still a few here in Australia, and some in the UK / Europe but I know that doesn't help.

A lot more options came up when I looked back over previous graphics for that shape and just used "krooked hands" or "gator" or "sfingx", but quite a few US shops web sites just don't open so I don't know if they have any remaining, eg Cowtown, Uprise, Tristar




Can you share the UK/Euro shops for the lil snuff ?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 30, 2020, 03:26:14 PM

Can you share the UK/Euro shops for the lil snuff ?

I am sure there were more than this available yesterday, but this is what I turned up just now:


https://www.swis-shop.cz/krooked-cromer-waving-hand

https://www.boardstar.cz/sk8-deska-krooked-cromer-gator-147446/skate-desky/


I know this one was available, but now sold out.

https://www.workingclassheroes.co.uk/accessories/skateboard/krooked-brad-cromer-waving-hand-deck-838-inch__206232


Anyone in Australia looking for these:

https://precinctskateshop.com.au/krooked-skateboards-waving-hand-deck.html

https://www.zenedasports.com/krooked-cromer-waving-hand-8.38-skateboard-deck

OR same via ebay

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Krooked-Cromer-Waving-Hand-8-38-Skateboard-Deck/324215631441


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Giza Butler on December 02, 2020, 08:16:27 AM
Thanks, much appreciated!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on December 03, 2020, 02:22:38 PM
got a Jake Donnelly 8.25 full se from tactics and it has no stamp on it . Anyone ever seen this? all of the other real decks i bought from this delivery were stamped 1-4
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 03, 2020, 05:31:25 PM
got a Jake Donnelly 8.25 full se from tactics and it has no stamp on it . Anyone ever seen this? all of the other real decks i bought from this delivery were stamped 1-4

I would say it is still the same wood, just not the ones that were specifically allocated to DLX which they try to put the I to IV on, given covid issues and all the rest, sometimes things are a bit out of their control.

I imagine it would feel exactly the same though, but how do the concaves compare on all the decks you just got?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on December 03, 2020, 07:55:55 PM
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got a Jake Donnelly 8.25 full se from tactics and it has no stamp on it . Anyone ever seen this? all of the other real decks i bought from this delivery were stamped 1-4
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I would say it is still the same wood, just not the ones that were specifically allocated to DLX which they try to put the I to IV on, given covid issues and all the rest, sometimes things are a bit out of their control.

I imagine it would feel exactly the same though, but how do the concaves compare on all the decks you just got?

The Ishod dove 8.1 was stamped 1, excellent concave on the steeper side. The 8.06 full se chima stamped 4 is much mellower, i'd say medium concave. Then unstamped 8.25 full se i'd say is in between those 2, medium-high
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Paperclip20 on December 04, 2020, 04:53:14 AM
Just got a krooked Drehobl 8.5 with 31.8 length and 14.25 WB. I didn't try deluxe boards for the longest time because the ones I had were always too long but this shape seems fantastic.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roger Mexico on December 05, 2020, 01:31:52 PM
Not sure where else to post this and didn't want to make a new thread. Did anybody see Jim hint at wooden risers on instagram yesterday? I think Jake Anderson mentioned them in his PALS questions.

https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d (https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 05, 2020, 03:56:20 PM
Not sure where else to post this and didn't want to make a new thread. Did anybody see Jim hint at wooden risers on instagram yesterday? I think Jake Anderson mentioned them in his PALS questions.

https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d (https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d)

They look pretty cool, also seems like they have the longer pattern for whatever trucks too, which is handy.

I know a few people have been doing broken board risers (cut up old boards) for a while now, but I have never seen anyone actually market it like that.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roger Mexico on December 05, 2020, 05:42:48 PM
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Not sure where else to post this and didn't want to make a new thread. Did anybody see Jim hint at wooden risers on instagram yesterday? I think Jake Anderson mentioned them in his PALS questions.

https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d (https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d)
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They look pretty cool, also seems like they have the longer pattern for whatever trucks too, which is handy.

I know a few people have been doing broken board risers (cut up old boards) for a while now, but I have never seen anyone actually market it like that.

Yeah. And, in theory, you'd have similar board feel to not having risers, i guess.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 08, 2020, 04:27:58 PM
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The three FULL boards from the current lineup in 8.25 or 8.38 are:

8.25 Antihero Beres

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-06.jpg

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg

8.25 Real Donnelly

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-donnelly.jpg
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Still haven't seen that 8.38 Mason anywhere. Hope something didn't get messed up with production.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjeq_ZlUEc/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on December 08, 2020, 11:18:47 PM
I know there's a Full SE thread but I didn't feel like bumping it since this one is active. I  have been waiting for shops to get 8.5 Full SE's stocked for awhile now. It seems like lately it's only up to 8.38 with the occasional 8.5 here and there OR they sold out immediately. 2018 and 2019 had plenty of 8.5s around...
Anyone know if any current shapes on DLX boards are comparable/similar to the Full SE?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 09, 2020, 06:21:53 AM
I know there's a Full SE thread but I didn't feel like bumping it since this one is active. I  have been waiting for shops to get 8.5 Full SE's stocked for awhile now. It seems like lately it's only up to 8.38 with the occasional 8.5 here and there OR they sold out immediately. 2018 and 2019 had plenty of 8.5s around...
Anyone know if any current shapes on DLX boards are comparable/similar to the Full SE?

Things have been slow, but more getting out there.

This one in black is the only 8.5 Full in all the current info I have seen, but others would know more.

Full SE 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wheelbase Ishod Marble Dove deck.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-ishod.jpg


I just had a look around and there are a few out there actually, one on ebay and others in shops I haven't really heard of, but you could see:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/REAL-8-5-ISHOD-WAIR-MARBLE-DOVE-FULL-S-E-SKATEBOARD-DECK-/114546999486

https://galacticg.com/products/real-ishod-marble-dove-deck-8-5  - showing 3 in stock right now.

https://shop.ccs.com/real-ishod-marble-dove-skateboard-deck-8-50

Canada option:

https://shop.shredzshop.com/real-ishod-marble-dove-deck-85-full-se.html

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Teddy2Belts on December 09, 2020, 06:41:33 AM
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The three FULL boards from the current lineup in 8.25 or 8.38 are:

8.25 Antihero Beres

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-06.jpg

8.38 Real Mason

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-mason.jpg

8.25 Real Donnelly

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-donnelly.jpg
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Still haven't seen that 8.38 Mason anywhere. Hope something didn't get messed up with production.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjeq_ZlUEc/

Yes! Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on December 09, 2020, 08:47:09 AM
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I know there's a Full SE thread but I didn't feel like bumping it since this one is active. I  have been waiting for shops to get 8.5 Full SE's stocked for awhile now. It seems like lately it's only up to 8.38 with the occasional 8.5 here and there OR they sold out immediately. 2018 and 2019 had plenty of 8.5s around...
Anyone know if any current shapes on DLX boards are comparable/similar to the Full SE?
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Things have been slow, but more getting out there.

This one in black is the only 8.5 Full in all the current info I have seen, but others would know more.

Full SE 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wheelbase Ishod Marble Dove deck.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-ishod.jpg


I just had a look around and there are a few out there actually, one on ebay and others in shops I haven't really heard of, but you could see:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/REAL-8-5-ISHOD-WAIR-MARBLE-DOVE-FULL-S-E-SKATEBOARD-DECK-/114546999486

https://galacticg.com/products/real-ishod-marble-dove-deck-8-5  - showing 3 in stock right now.

https://shop.ccs.com/real-ishod-marble-dove-skateboard-deck-8-50

Canada option:

https://shop.shredzshop.com/real-ishod-marble-dove-deck-85-full-se.html


https://laborskateshop.com/products/ishod-marble-dove-deck?variant=32209798496358
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 09, 2020, 04:19:25 PM
Looks like everyone is getting these now, so you should have a lot of options.

Check out your favourite / local first and if no luck then search online.

Another one with the deck pic, black one in the middle:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CIl6lXoBQiS/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Easy Slider on December 10, 2020, 12:16:14 AM
Looks like everyone is getting these now, so you should have a lot of options.

Check out your favourite / local first and if no luck then search online.

Another one with the deck pic, black one in the middle:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CIl6lXoBQiS/

I am intrigued to see the „full SE“ sticker on the peace tree deck. It is supposed to be the dreamer shape and on the one I have there was no such sticker. It does not look „full“ either.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 10, 2020, 03:22:37 PM

I am intrigued to see the „full SE“ sticker on the peace tree deck. It is supposed to be the dreamer shape and on the one I have there was no such sticker. It does not look „full“ either.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-ishod.jpg

There are two options in that graphic, the 8.06 FULL and the 8.38 DREAMER, which DLX are tending to do more of so I guess two different board sizes mean more interest and market share.

It is interesting / annoying that I have seen some shops put up one size in the listing but actually have the other, so that is another thing to double check, not just buy the board from graphic alone.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Easy Slider on December 10, 2020, 03:36:04 PM


There are two options in that graphic, the 8.06 FULL and the 8.38 DREAMER, which DLX are tending to do more of so I guess two different board sizes mean more interest and market share.

It is interesting / annoying that I have seen some shops put up one size in the listing but actually have the other, so that is another thing to double check, not just buy the board from graphic alone.

Wow. Same graphic different shape depending on the size. Thanks for solving this mystery dude.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on December 17, 2020, 03:04:54 AM
Thank you @Mbrimson88! Appreciated those leads. I intentionally ignored CCS and Tactics from my searches, so that's cool CCS and Labor did have them though. Labor's shipping for cross country was not nice. I told myself I could wait since I have at least 6 decks on ice  :-X haha!
Turns out one of my locals had it (just got it in I think?) so I caved and snagged it!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BMCsteve on December 17, 2020, 06:28:13 AM
Does anyone know what exactly the "Dreamer" shape is and if it's any different than other DLX 8.38's w/14.5" wb?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Easy Slider on December 17, 2020, 07:18:16 AM
Does anyone know what exactly the "Dreamer" shape is and if it's any different than other DLX 8.38's w/14.5" wb?

We have discussed this in other threads and it turned out the dreamer shape is the one most similar to a double tail so yes, it's different from other DLX 8.38s. For comparison I had a 8.38 Real Full shape that was actually 8.5. The 8.38 Dreamer is really 8.38. Hope that helps.

Edit: Forgot to add, watch out as DLX has different shapes on same graphics, e.g. the Ishod Peace Tree is dreamer on 8.38 and Full SE on 8.06.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ballintoohard on December 17, 2020, 08:12:12 AM
Not sure where else to post this and didn't want to make a new thread. Did anybody see Jim hint at wooden risers on instagram yesterday? I think Jake Anderson mentioned them in his PALS questions.

https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d (https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d)

What did Jake say about risers? Bobby D also runs wood risers with Thunders.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 17, 2020, 07:03:26 PM
Thank you @Mbrimson88! Appreciated those leads. I intentionally ignored CCS and Tactics from my searches, so that's cool CCS and Labor did have them though. Labor's shipping for cross country was not nice. I told myself I could wait since I have at least 6 decks on ice  :-X haha!
Turns out one of my locals had it (just got it in I think?) so I caved and snagged it!

I think they took a long time to get all the new DLX orders out, more specifically the Real and Antihero, as more shops have been posting on instagram lately too.

Glad you got the good one at your local though.  Always makes it a better board buy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 17, 2020, 07:22:43 PM
Does anyone know what exactly the "Dreamer" shape is and if it's any different than other DLX 8.38's w/14.5" wb?

I just looked back though the graphics listed as dreamer shape, found an old one I still have and checked it against other 8.38 DLX boards I have which are my standard go to and it is exactly the same.  The dreamer board was a touch flatter, but that could have just been the mold or number in the stack, eg I is top and has more concave, IV is bottom and is flatter.

It could be different for the newer versions though, but another thing to note - I have some 8.38 DLX decks that are super flat, others that are more normal concave, regardless of number on top.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 19, 2020, 01:41:12 AM
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Does anyone know what exactly the "Dreamer" shape is and if it's any different than other DLX 8.38's w/14.5" wb?
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We have discussed this in other threads and it turned out the dreamer shape is the one most similar to a double tail so yes, it's different from other DLX 8.38s. For comparison I had a 8.38 Real Full shape that was actually 8.5. The 8.38 Dreamer is really 8.38. Hope that helps.

Edit: Forgot to add, watch out as DLX has different shapes on same graphics, e.g. the Ishod Peace Tree is dreamer on 8.38 and Full SE on 8.06.

Not trying to be a dick or anything, but re the dreamer shape - After checking an old one as per previous post, I was thinking I should actually check and messaged DLX, then had a very quick customer service reply and it is the same exact shape as the most common regular 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase.

***  DLXSF.COM  - Thank you for being awesome  ***

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Easy Slider on December 19, 2020, 02:53:44 AM
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Does anyone know what exactly the "Dreamer" shape is and if it's any different than other DLX 8.38's w/14.5" wb?
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We have discussed this in other threads and it turned out the dreamer shape is the one most similar to a double tail so yes, it's different from other DLX 8.38s. For comparison I had a 8.38 Real Full shape that was actually 8.5. The 8.38 Dreamer is really 8.38. Hope that helps.

Edit: Forgot to add, watch out as DLX has different shapes on same graphics, e.g. the Ishod Peace Tree is dreamer on 8.38 and Full SE on 8.06.
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Not trying to be a dick or anything, but re the dreamer shape - After checking an old one as per previous post, I was thinking I should actually check and messaged DLX, then had a very quick customer service reply and it is the same exact shape as the most common regular 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase.

***  DLXSF.COM  - Thank you for being awesome  ***

You‘re not a dick, it‘s cool you asked them. Now the real question remains why on earth is it called dreamer if it‘s the regular shape  :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 19, 2020, 04:57:33 AM
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Does anyone know what exactly the "Dreamer" shape is and if it's any different than other DLX 8.38's w/14.5" wb?
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We have discussed this in other threads and it turned out the dreamer shape is the one most similar to a double tail so yes, it's different from other DLX 8.38s. For comparison I had a 8.38 Real Full shape that was actually 8.5. The 8.38 Dreamer is really 8.38. Hope that helps.

Edit: Forgot to add, watch out as DLX has different shapes on same graphics, e.g. the Ishod Peace Tree is dreamer on 8.38 and Full SE on 8.06.
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Not trying to be a dick or anything, but re the dreamer shape - After checking an old one as per previous post, I was thinking I should actually check and messaged DLX, then had a very quick customer service reply and it is the same exact shape as the most common regular 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase.

***  DLXSF.COM  - Thank you for being awesome  ***
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You‘re not a dick, it‘s cool you asked them. Now the real question remains why on earth is it called dreamer if it‘s the regular shape  :D

Yeah I know hey?!?  I get the others like FULL shape and even the Heavyweights or Slicks, but sometimes things are a little confusing with other shape names.  In saying that, the construction info on the Real site (link below) is pretty cool with all the dimensions of the FULL and FULL SE boards, so you really know exactly what you get.

https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/

The only other thing I can think of is when the specific pro rider shapes are sometimes made into mainstream shapes, eg Lil Snuff is the football shape on Krooked, or the new "Cardi-hella tight construction" is another funny one, but could become the new normal shape for dudes that like wider boards but not super long wheelbases.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-04.jpg

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roger Mexico on December 19, 2020, 06:03:41 AM
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Not sure where else to post this and didn't want to make a new thread. Did anybody see Jim hint at wooden risers on instagram yesterday? I think Jake Anderson mentioned them in his PALS questions.

https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d (https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d)
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What did Jake say about risers? Bobby D also runs wood risers with Thunders.

He talks about his setup around 20 minutes in. I hadn't heard anyone talk about them before, so it sounded interesting. Risers haven't ever been my thing so I'm curious about how board feel would vary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7KUDAxt0f0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7KUDAxt0f0)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bob Loblaw on December 19, 2020, 09:09:46 AM
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Not sure where else to post this and didn't want to make a new thread. Did anybody see Jim hint at wooden risers on instagram yesterday? I think Jake Anderson mentioned them in his PALS questions.

https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d (https://imgur.com/a/Qaqo79d)
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What did Jake say about risers? Bobby D also runs wood risers with Thunders.
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He talks about his setup around 20 minutes in. I hadn't heard anyone talk about them before, so it sounded interesting. Risers haven't ever been my thing so I'm curious about how board feel would vary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7KUDAxt0f0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7KUDAxt0f0)
Just picked these up to try with my thunders and Loophole wheels
(https://res.cloudinary.com/dm1ikhi6x/image/upload/w_1534,c_limit/q_auto,f_auto/products/i93s2xm3l7n9w71oouzy)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Weezil on December 19, 2020, 11:28:33 AM
where did you get those? been dying to try them.

edit: found them on parade. and they make venture and thunder sized ones. fuckin stoked.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bob Loblaw on December 19, 2020, 12:11:25 PM
where did you get those? been dying to try them.

edit: found them on parade. and they make venture and thunder sized ones. fuckin stoked.
Nice! Yeah I was going to say I got mine from Energy skate shop vis-a-vis Parade
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 19, 2020, 12:22:53 PM
How thick are these risers?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: ballintoohard on December 19, 2020, 12:29:13 PM
Well, according to the label on the riser they are 1/8", which is 3.somtehing mm

I've run risers on Thunders before and felt I had better pop
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 19, 2020, 12:47:38 PM
Sorry I should have read closer... ha ha...

I wonder which ones will fit Ace the best, Universal, Venture or Thunder...? Looks like the Venture ones allow you to adjust position a bit.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on December 19, 2020, 01:52:11 PM
i want to try the thunder ones. but shipping to canada is $36 usd.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: TumKayo on December 19, 2020, 05:02:37 PM
I want!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jay_nev on December 19, 2020, 05:18:52 PM
I want!
yeah same. Need to see what will work with aces
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 19, 2020, 08:55:51 PM
The other ones shown had the longer deck bolt holes, but these are in the standard six holes for Venture (Indy, etc) and are not going to sit well on Thunder or other mid spaced brands.

Anyone see if they had both options or specifically drilled mid based versions too?

Just curious more than anything.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 20, 2020, 09:11:09 AM
The other ones shown had the longer deck bolt holes, but these are in the standard six holes for Venture (Indy, etc) and are not going to sit well on Thunder or other mid spaced brands.

Anyone see if they had both options or specifically drilled mid based versions too?

Just curious more than anything.

The Venture ones have the longer oval shaped holes.

I ordered some Thunder and 'Universal' ones yesterday hoping they will fit Ace and Indy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 21, 2020, 09:30:22 PM


I saw this today:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CJEXJ2XlW70/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on December 22, 2020, 11:04:36 AM
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114565.0 (https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114565.0)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 22, 2020, 02:00:29 PM
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114565.0 (https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114565.0)

Yeah I was thinking this doesn't belong here, but I didn't see any other threads, but it is good someone created a separate thread for them.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bob Loblaw on December 22, 2020, 02:44:22 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2919/3396/products/eyJ3IjoyMDQ4LCJoIjoyMDQ4LCJzY29wZSI6ImFwcCJ9_bfea4132-92a8-4ee0-9432-01361b7777ce_960x.png?v=1608670596)
Got this from my local, with green stain.
Setting it up soon
8.5x31.8, 14.25wb
Wooden risers for Thunders in the mail
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 30, 2020, 06:34:04 PM
Seems like DLX are re releasing quite a few older Real boards as per their Instagram.

Could be interesting.



https://www.instagram.com/p/CJXEDcIlBik/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on January 15, 2021, 09:56:12 AM
What's the 8.38 eagle with 14.5wb like on Thunders ?

149 cast specifically

I'm sure this been asked and answered but I searched and couldn't find
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on January 15, 2021, 01:35:13 PM
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2919/3396/products/eyJ3IjoyMDQ4LCJoIjoyMDQ4LCJzY29wZSI6ImFwcCJ9_bfea4132-92a8-4ee0-9432-01361b7777ce_960x.png?v=1608670596)
Got this from my local, with green stain.
Setting it up soon
8.5x31.8, 14.25wb
Wooden risers for Thunders in the mail

Love that shape. Whats it like on thunders?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on January 15, 2021, 03:23:48 PM
What's the 8.38 eagle with 14.5wb like on Thunders ?

149 cast specifically

I'm sure this been asked and answered but I searched and couldn't find

Mostly depends on what wheels you ride. I have 149 cast raws on mine with some 54s and its perfect, idk if id go bigger than that without risers though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on January 15, 2021, 04:57:56 PM
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What's the 8.38 eagle with 14.5wb like on Thunders ?

149 cast specifically

I'm sure this been asked and answered but I searched and couldn't find
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Mostly depends on what wheels you ride. I have 149 cast raws on mine with some 54s and its perfect, idk if id go bigger than that without risers though.

Thanks man I'm on 54s myself. Gonna cop that eagle
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 15, 2021, 05:01:40 PM
What's the 8.38 eagle with 14.5wb like on Thunders ?

149 cast specifically

I'm sure this been asked and answered but I searched and couldn't find

I have one setup with those 149 Thunders (all the rest are Indy 149) and it skates fine.  I think because the 8.38 shape is a bit more mellow than say the 8.25 it works really well, but with the same trucks on the 8.25 the board felt weird.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kaydubbb on January 28, 2021, 03:12:23 AM
Back in the day I used to skate an 8.18 real low pro. Loved the shape. Can anyone recommend me something similar?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 28, 2021, 05:11:33 PM
Back in the day I used to skate an 8.18 real low pro. Loved the shape. Can anyone recommend me something similar?

The overall shape and dimensions were about the same as what they are today, just the Low Pro had a rocker effect concave, so was lower in the middle of the board than at each truck point.

I had a few over the years and they were good boards, but skated the same as the regular R1 concave (pretty much all the DLX boards) but some will always be flatter and some with more concave than others, not just the I to IV (the location in the stack of four in the press).

Most 8.18 same as when I skated them are 31.84 long with 14.38 wheelbase, which was nice, but I moved up to 8.38 / 8.5 nowdays, so still have some 8.18 and 8.12 as well.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on January 29, 2021, 09:46:23 AM
are there any other DLX models that are similar to an 8.5 Real SE?  like 32(or more) long with a sub 14.5 wb?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on January 29, 2021, 09:53:38 AM
are there any other DLX models that are similar to an 8.5 Real SE?  like 32(or more) long with a sub 14.5 wb?
Krooked and Anti-Hero have many boards on a 8.5 x 31.85 shape with 14.25 wheelbases, not quite as long as Real Full SE though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 29, 2021, 04:09:12 PM
are there any other DLX models that are similar to an 8.5 Real SE?  like 32(or more) long with a sub 14.5 wb?

DLX had the more common 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wheelbase for a long time and still do on some boards, especially the re released graphics in 8.5 right now, but they seem to have moved more to the shorter 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wheelbase for almost all the 8.5 versions.

The SE shape is FULL SE and yes they come out on all three, Antihero, Real and Krooked depending on season and all that.

That standard size is 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wheelbase, the FULL being wider right through and the FULL SE being the same in a shorter wheelbase edition.  All the info here:

https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


There is the Ishod Marble Dove out from the current drop.

You might also like to check the 8.38 FULL SE which is oh so very close to 8.5 (of which I have quite a few) and seems to be more accessible right now, eg the Mason sunset graphic.

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on February 09, 2021, 02:16:35 PM
The new AH drop has a 8.75 with a shorter WB. Looks tasty
(https://i.imgur.com/5cRxyLz.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on February 15, 2021, 11:22:01 PM
He's prolly tripping but Mason Silva was saying he skates a 13.75 wheelbase? 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on February 15, 2021, 11:28:13 PM
He's prolly tripping but Mason Silva was saying he skates a 13.75 wheelbase?

Pretty sure he got mixed up. The 8.28 has a 14.12 (I think?) WB which he does initially get right but I think he switched it to 13.8 cus that's what his Element board was (I think he mentions this either in his first Nine Club or his slap pals interview). Im almost positive DLX doesn't make a production model >8in with a WB that small.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on February 16, 2021, 02:15:17 AM
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He's prolly tripping but Mason Silva was saying he skates a 13.75 wheelbase?
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Pretty sure he got mixed up. The 8.28 has a 14.12 (I think?) WB which he does initially get right but I think he switched it to 13.8 cus that's what his Element board was (I think he mentions this either in his first Nine Club or his slap pals interview). Im almost positive DLX doesn't make a production model >8in with a WB that small.

Yeah I think he mixed it up for sure
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 16, 2021, 02:24:51 AM
Seen a few pics of his actual board, which is the production shape, as listed in the new Real catalog, but from doing so much in the skate industry for so long, the weirdest thing is most pro or spono dudes don't really know that much about their setups, or get simple things wrong when they say what they ride.


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2021/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/rs-sp21-del1-02.jpg)


Same board size as his first one too, as per this pic that TVV is riding.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/tanner-van-vark-25.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on February 16, 2021, 10:37:04 PM
Yeah I figured that he didn't ride something that small.....it's nit picky but the primitive board I'm riding is a 14" BBS which I like....but they kinda run the same lay up, the kicks are in exactly the same spot as most BBS but they drop the holes back.  For some reason I don't think real does that....they do it proper no? 

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 17, 2021, 06:55:51 AM
Yeah I figured that he didn't ride something that small.....it's nit picky but the primitive board I'm riding is a 14" BBS which I like....but they kinda run the same lay up, the kicks are in exactly the same spot as most BBS but they drop the holes back.  For some reason I don't think real does that....they do it proper no?

I believe that is correct - definitely from what I have seen.

Some brands just use whatever molds for many of their boards, or only a few different molds for general sizes, but from having the 7.3 size Real boards with 12wb (for the juniors / tiny kids) through normal sizes 8, 8.25, 8.5 with 14 to 14.5 up to the bigger boards 8.75 and 9 with 14.75 to 15wb and even some of the much bigger boards like the 9.25 x 33+ with 15.5wb Grosso, the kicks are all in the right length to wheelbase and size of the boards.


There seems to be about 20 main production shapes for DLX boards, all correctly sized, then maybe up to 50 in total with all the Full this or Full SE that, not to mention all the one off specials too - too many to list right here, but it is amazing to look through pre covid catalogs, especially the bigger drops and there are so many boards, with so many different sizes, shapes, etc.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 17, 2021, 08:31:27 PM
In most of Mason's vids from the past year he's riding the 8.28"x31.7"x14.12WB (and most of his pro boards come in that shape - from what I can tell based on riding them, they are super consistent compared to the other shapes...easily my favorite DLX shape these days...sad no 8.18 or 8.25 SE anymore but those true mids seem cool for smaller board dudes...not sure why they are true mids, whatever that means...true to scale maybe...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 22, 2021, 02:17:02 AM
Come to think of it for short boards, the red 8.12 in the team series is even shorter.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/rs-sp21-del1-06.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on February 22, 2021, 07:23:02 AM
Can anyone give me a comparison of the 8.4 x 32 14.25 wb and the regular 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb shapes? I’ve skated the 8.5 for a while but I kind of want that new grimplestix hewitt deck. Just curious about how the 8.4 feels and what the shape is like because on paper the specs are so similar but there has to be a reason there is a separate shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on February 22, 2021, 09:42:57 AM
Come to think of it for short boards, the red 8.12 in the team series is even shorter.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/rs-sp21-del1-06.jpg)


Stranger used to have his graphics on that shape. My fave length and wb. In a way, it’s a scaled up 7.75 on 129s, the 8.12 on 139s would have the same deck to axle width ratio
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 22, 2021, 02:26:51 PM
Can anyone give me a comparison of the 8.4 x 32 14.25 wb and the regular 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb shapes? I’ve skated the 8.5 for a while but I kind of want that new grimplestix hewitt deck. Just curious about how the 8.4 feels and what the shape is like because on paper the specs are so similar but there has to be a reason there is a separate shape

This was my take on it, from a while back, but I used to always ride the AH black eagle 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb (mainly because it had such good nose and tail), but had the blue eagle 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb set up as a fun board but never really liked it, then when I changed it up and set up an 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb, same everything just a bit wider than the black eagle, I found it so much more comfortable (normal length tail, not short like the blue eagle).  Might be the smallest difference, but it made a huge difference to skate it, so I would say a definite YES to that shape.

My comment:

I often procrastinate to the point where my board, my shoes or whatever are well past where i should be skating them to, seeing as I have lots of everything, but tonight I finally pulled my finger out and set up a new one with the emphasis being on a longer tail. My old blue 8.5 eagle had such a short tail, but this new Real 8.4 is just what i needed. And sure enough I got ollie blunts within a few tries. I haven't done them in maybe twenty years. Happy days!!!


https://www.instagram.com/p/BtN2ULPlWmf/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on February 22, 2021, 05:53:23 PM
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Can anyone give me a comparison of the 8.4 x 32 14.25 wb and the regular 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb shapes? I’ve skated the 8.5 for a while but I kind of want that new grimplestix hewitt deck. Just curious about how the 8.4 feels and what the shape is like because on paper the specs are so similar but there has to be a reason there is a separate shape
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This was my take on it, from a while back, but I used to always ride the AH black eagle 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb (mainly because it had such good nose and tail), but had the blue eagle 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb set up as a fun board but never really liked it, then when I changed it up and set up an 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb, same everything just a bit wider than the black eagle, I found it so much more comfortable (normal length tail, not short like the blue eagle).  Might be the smallest difference, but it made a huge difference to skate it, so I would say a definite YES to that shape.

My comment:

I often procrastinate to the point where my board, my shoes or whatever are well past where i should be skating them to, seeing as I have lots of everything, but tonight I finally pulled my finger out and set up a new one with the emphasis being on a longer tail. My old blue 8.5 eagle had such a short tail, but this new Real 8.4 is just what i needed. And sure enough I got ollie blunts within a few tries. I haven't done them in maybe twenty years. Happy days!!!


https://www.instagram.com/p/BtN2ULPlWmf/


Thanks for all the feedback! Definitely want to try it out now. That looked like indys you were skating. I’m curious how the 8.4 will skate with venture. I’ll have to try out that Hewitt board if my local gets it in.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 22, 2021, 07:57:17 PM

Thanks for all the feedback! Definitely want to try it out now. That looked like indys you were skating. I’m curious how the 8.4 will skate with venture. I’ll have to try out that Hewitt board if my local gets it in.

Yes I had Indy, but I have Thunder on the old blue eagle now as a cruiser.

Ventures will skate well on it for sure.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on February 23, 2021, 09:53:07 AM
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Come to think of it for short boards, the red 8.12 in the team series is even shorter.


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Stranger used to have his graphics on that shape. My fave length and wb. In a way, it’s a scaled up 7.75 on 129s, the 8.12 on 139s would have the same deck to axle width ratio

The best shape! The nose and tail length work well with thunder cast
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 23, 2021, 07:32:08 PM
Can anyone give me a comparison of the 8.4 x 32 14.25 wb and the regular 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb shapes? I’ve skated the 8.5 for a while but I kind of want that new grimplestix hewitt deck. Just curious about how the 8.4 feels and what the shape is like because on paper the specs are so similar but there has to be a reason there is a separate shape

Another one too, tiny difference but the Anderson "Drama" deck from Krooked is 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, as per the new Krooked catalog:

Spring 2021, Drop 1, Delivery 1

https://krookedskateboarding.com/


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-05.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 26, 2021, 08:07:54 AM
More spring 2021 Boards...

http://www.rngdist.it/CAMPIONARIO%20DELUXE/SPRING%2021%20-%20SKATE/FILES/spring-2021-drop1-hardgoods.pdf (http://www.rngdist.it/CAMPIONARIO%20DELUXE/SPRING%2021%20-%20SKATE/FILES/spring-2021-drop1-hardgoods.pdf)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on February 26, 2021, 08:24:45 AM
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Can anyone give me a comparison of the 8.4 x 32 14.25 wb and the regular 8.5 x 31.8 14.25 wb shapes? I’ve skated the 8.5 for a while but I kind of want that new grimplestix hewitt deck. Just curious about how the 8.4 feels and what the shape is like because on paper the specs are so similar but there has to be a reason there is a separate shape
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Another one too, tiny difference but the Anderson "Drama" deck from Krooked is 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, as per the new Krooked catalog:

Spring 2021, Drop 1, Delivery 1

https://krookedskateboarding.com/


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-05.jpg)


That is really interesting a 14.25 wb on 8.38 I feel like that would be a great deck if the shape is the same as the normal 8.38. I always felt like the 14.5 wb was kinda long for an 8.38 but I know a lot of people swear by it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on February 26, 2021, 08:27:58 AM
So does Krooked not do the custom pro shapes anymore or do they just not label them? I only see the specification on Bobby and Ronnie's boards. Mike's is the same size but is it the same shape as before?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 26, 2021, 06:53:02 PM
That is really interesting a 14.25 wb on 8.38 I feel like that would be a great deck if the shape is the same as the normal 8.38. I always felt like the 14.5 wb was kinda long for an 8.38 but I know a lot of people swear by it

I still have a couple of the 8.4 / 8.38 x 32 (which is the same board really, not even a mm different in the few that I have) and they are so comfortable to ride, but to me the shorter wheelbase is not so good for how I skate.  The normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb seems like a much bigger and wider board overall, closer to 8.5 size, but again really only 1.5mm different in width from the other 8.4 shorter ones.

The shape on the shorter boards is a bit more rounded too, compared to my 8.38 bigger boards seem a bit more tapered in the kicks when I compare them, some more than others, but as you said, the wheelbase is the main thing that is so very different between them.  To ride one for a session, then to get on the other, no matter which one first, I really feel the difference in the turning and even the quick response from the shorter one, which is why I can see you would like it a lot more.  About 6mm difference makes a lot of difference.


So does Krooked not do the custom pro shapes anymore or do they just not label them? I only see the specification on Bobby and Ronnie's boards. Mike's is the same size but is it the same shape as before?

Maybe more so with covid production issues, so things like that might be minimal right now, but there were quite a few other non popsicle shapes in previous years, or are you referring more to the popsicle shape just different dimensions?


There is this one in the current list, barely any difference to the normal 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase, but the board might be different to see in person...


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-07.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 05, 2021, 12:06:22 AM
In most of Mason's vids from the past year he's riding the 8.28"x31.7"x14.12WB (and most of his pro boards come in that shape - from what I can tell based on riding them, they are super consistent compared to the other shapes...easily my favorite DLX shape these days...sad no 8.18 or 8.25 SE anymore but those true mids seem cool for smaller board dudes...not sure why they are true mids, whatever that means...true to scale maybe...

New drop with an 8.25 Full SE board for you...

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/rs-sp21-d2-03.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on March 06, 2021, 06:17:58 PM
I just saw on tactics that the measurements for the 8.5 krooked gonz tracksuit are different than I’ve ever seen. 14 wb. Anyone know if these are just errors on the site?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on March 06, 2021, 06:33:15 PM
I just saw on tactics that the measurements for the 8.5 krooked gonz tracksuit are different than I’ve ever seen. 14 wb. Anyone know if these are just errors on the site?
Probably a typo, it's 14.25 according to DLX.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on March 06, 2021, 10:02:28 PM
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I just saw on tactics that the measurements for the 8.5 krooked gonz tracksuit are different than I’ve ever seen. 14 wb. Anyone know if these are just errors on the site?
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Probably a typo, it's 14.25 according to DLX.


Yeah that’s what I thought except all the other measurements besides width are also different than the standard 8.5 shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 07, 2021, 05:35:15 AM
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I just saw on tactics that the measurements for the 8.5 krooked gonz tracksuit are different than I’ve ever seen. 14 wb. Anyone know if these are just errors on the site?
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Probably a typo, it's 14.25 according to DLX.
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Yeah that’s what I thought except all the other measurements besides width are also different than the standard 8.5 shape.

Two shapes in the 8.5

Normal OG shape 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wheelbase (used on most 8.5 decks for as long as I can remember)

Newer (shorter) 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wheelbase (also used on blue eagle since ages ago, but more commonly on all 8.5 decks)

Sometimes it is a real pain because some boards will come with one and some with the other, even in the DLX listings, that is the case.

See the two boards with 8.5 (not just because they are pro or pricepoint either) with the different shapes.

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-11.jpg)
(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-14.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 07, 2021, 05:41:00 AM
I have one of these from the last drop and seen and measured others too, even listed as the shorter one, the Real purple flower is 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wheelbase, (which I prefer anyway) so the size issue does happen.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2020/rs-2020-del-04-renewals.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 09, 2021, 02:27:04 PM
Man, what is with the shortage of 14.25" WB in the DLX stable? Thin boards with long WB is just weird to me.

The DLX 8.5" is great tho, I really liked the last one I had.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: gaunting on March 09, 2021, 02:57:26 PM
yea, their normal 8.06” with a 14.3” WB is very difficult for me to skate. But the i shod 8”X31.5” 14.3”WB I love.....so idk.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 09, 2021, 06:07:29 PM
yea, their normal 8.06” with a 14.3” WB is very difficult for me to skate. But the i shod 8”X31.5” 14.3”WB I love.....so idk.

never got why they put such a long wheelbase on such a skinny board, but thats what cromer says he uses so i guess it works for some..
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: toque on March 09, 2021, 09:17:22 PM
Bummed on no 8.6 x 32.56 x 14.75 in the Spring '21 stuff.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 10, 2021, 07:28:59 AM
Bummed on no 8.6 x 32.56 x 14.75 in the Spring '21 stuff.

That is the normal cream eagle isn't it?

I thought I had seen some around, but maybe I have not and just thinking of my cream eagle 8.6 that I bought here just when I thought covid was going to give us all an uppercut.

Maybe use the DLXSF.com site "Hit us up" link, top right and ask.

Just read the blurb about the Real drop 2:

The newest delivery of fresh goods from the REAL crew, headed to skate shops now, including a Good Times board from Jack Olson (do we smell a new part in the works?), a Re-up on the Ishod Monarch Twin Tails (yes, we listened), the color-blocked inspired Eclipsing Series for Zion, Ishod and the team (that tee tho!) and a new one by request for K-Walks (with special raised ink embossing!).


DLXSF = rad dudes!!!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: passtheish on March 10, 2021, 05:59:39 PM
Does anyone know if the Robbie Russo "Lusso" Shape, is similar to Franks shape in this catalogue

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring21/ah-2021-spring1-del1-04-updated.jpg (https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring21/ah-2021-spring1-del1-04-updated.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 10, 2021, 09:24:44 PM
Does anyone know if the Robbie Russo "Lusso" Shape, is similar to Franks shape in this catalogue

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring21/ah-2021-spring1-del1-04-updated.jpg (https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring21/ah-2021-spring1-del1-04-updated.jpg)

A bit more "normal" maybe, as in not quite so tapered and tiny in the tail, from the look at Tactics:

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/russo-scavengers-875-lusso-shape-skateboard-deck/brown

SPECS
SIZE   8.75
WIDTH (IN):   8.75
LENGTH (IN):   31.87
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.2
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.5

A good pic showing deck bolt holes and what seems like a more rounded tail, but it could just be me

(https://d31wxntiwn0x96.cloudfront.net/bhbwgd/productimages/8119.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 12, 2021, 08:58:21 PM
Anyone got details on this deck
(http://i.imgur.com/VDgooJ3.png) (https://imgur.com/VDgooJ3)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on March 12, 2021, 09:18:36 PM
Anyone got details on this deck
(http://i.imgur.com/VDgooJ3.png) (https://imgur.com/VDgooJ3)

Looks like another Beamer shaped deck. Those big ones Gonz is always riding. Could also be one of those fish shapes but the carving into the deck looks more like the Beamer but I could be totally wrong
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 12, 2021, 10:29:59 PM
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Anyone got details on this deck

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Looks like another Beamer shaped deck. Those big ones Gonz is always riding. Could also be one of those fish shapes but the carving into the deck looks more like the Beamer but I could be totally wrong
Yeah i figured that, wasnt sure if it was for someone else besides gonz. Or if the measurements were leaked.  Ill need to figure out were to pick one up monday
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 13, 2021, 06:47:54 AM
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Anyone got details on this deck

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Looks like another Beamer shaped deck. Those big ones Gonz is always riding. Could also be one of those fish shapes but the carving into the deck looks more like the Beamer but I could be totally wrong
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Yeah i figured that, wasnt sure if it was for someone else besides gonz. Or if the measurements were leaked.  Ill need to figure out were to pick one up monday

The Evil Beemer 399 made this time, 10.75 x 34 (note spelling is BEEMER not beamer)

Saw one or two in all the accounts and shops I follow but I really don't know who.

Some on ebay from the last lot

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2020-Pure-Evil-Krooked-Beamer-Skateboard-Deck-by-Mark-Gonzales-55-of-350-/324191922147

Some info on production here for a previous one

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/gonz-pure-evil-ii-beemer-1075-ltd-skateboard-deck


Also at 2:40 in the Stock Report video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBy2t_OgSWQ
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 13, 2021, 06:53:55 AM
Seems crazy if these things are as limited as they seem.

Some awesome close up pics here of the previous one too

https://releases.slamcity.com/products/krooked-10-75-gonz-pure-evil-beemer-skateboard-deck

KROOKED 10.75 GONZ PURE EVIL BEEMER SKATEBOARD DECK
Regular price$293.00
Sold Out

Raffle will finish on or before Friday, 22nd May.

Note this will only be shipped to UK residents.

Limited to one entry per person. Multiple entries will result in all your entries being cancelled.

Entry does not guarantee purchase.

A pending payment will be taken per entry, but you will not be charged unless successful. If you are unsuccessful your pending charge will be cancelled and your funds released. It may take up to 5 working days to see your funds in your account.

Krooked 10.75 Gonz Pure Evil Beemer Skateboard Deck

• Krooked Mark Gonzales designed deck
• Custom Gonz shape
• Individually pressed
• Applied with assorted colours and custom cuts
• Number 350 of 350 worldwide
• Width 10.75”
• Length 34"
• Wheelbase 16"

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0255/0159/7805/products/IMG_3563_1080x.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on March 13, 2021, 10:19:07 AM
Any opinions on forged 139 Indys with a 14.38 wb?
I usually ride a 14 - 14.25 wb.
But that can't be too much of a difference or?
Fuckin rain since a week and the madness kicks in.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 13, 2021, 10:20:08 AM
Called dlx, theyre not sure theyll have it in when it drops monday but might do a raffle for a couple mid-week. The shops around me didnt really know about it or if theyre getting them in, guess itll take some luck to snag one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 13, 2021, 10:20:47 AM
Any opinions on forged 139 Indys with a 14.38 wb?
I usually ride a 14 - 14.25 wb.
But that can't be too much of a difference or?
Fuckin rain since a week and the madness kicks in.

you skating standards, forged or mids?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on March 13, 2021, 10:22:52 AM
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Any opinions on forged 139 Indys with a 14.38 wb?
I usually ride a 14 - 14.25 wb.
But that can't be too much of a difference or?
Fuckin rain since a week and the madness kicks in.
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you skating standards, forged or mids?

I am on the forged hollow 139 Koston Indy's.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 13, 2021, 10:29:46 AM
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Any opinions on forged 139 Indys with a 14.38 wb?
I usually ride a 14 - 14.25 wb.
But that can't be too much of a difference or?
Fuckin rain since a week and the madness kicks in.
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you skating standards, forged or mids?
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I am on the forged hollow 139 Koston Indy's.

Trucks aside, Im in the 14-14.12 boat and unless you got long enough legs, the 14.38 just feels super long and clumpsy compared to what im used to.  Felt like i had to slide way longer before flicking, and had to pop a little further away from the ledge for 180 to grind tricks.  But maybe youll actually like it better.

Looks dlx 14.38 tails are all 6.5" long too, so ghost-pop wise youll probably get the same reaction that you got from the shorter dlx decks.  It might just lag more sucking up to your feet due to the WB. Ive always been a bigger fan of thunder cast on 6.5" tails tho, but thats me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: gaunting on March 14, 2021, 11:02:29 AM
DLX wood heads: is there a short WB and length Deluxe/BBS shape similar to the Julien/Real red Oval 8.12” x 31.38” x 14”, but slightly wider –– either 8.38 or 8.25? A step further, in case there is, with a mellower/more tapered nose  –– I can't stand the FA/Quasi platypus noses, functionally and aesthetically.

Ultimately I'm just asking about BBS wood; it's fine if it's not from Deluxe. Thanks in advance.

(https://i.ibb.co/4YRCVS3/2-D0-AF813-1-C4-C-4719-8-DFB-78-D279-C66559.png) (https://ibb.co/4YRCVS3)

closest I could find to your description. This is skate warehouse though, so take those dimensions with a grain of salt..... &#38;#129474; 8.18”x31.3 14”wb I’m not sure if it’s the same shape you were describing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: CaderSk8r on March 14, 2021, 11:54:47 AM
Thanks very much for making the effort, but yeah, that's the shape in question; the whole thing is wider than that 8.12", either 8.38" or 8.25".

What about the 8.28?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on March 14, 2021, 02:01:10 PM
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Thanks very much for making the effort, but yeah, that's the shape in question; the whole thing is wider than that 8.12", either 8.38" or 8.25".
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What about the 8.28?
The 8.28 is Mason's shape, it's a bit longer both overall at 31.7 and with a 14.12 wheelbase compared to what Juliet Berto is asking for. Could be close enough or too far off depending who you ask.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Wizard0f0dds on March 15, 2021, 08:36:10 AM
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Thanks very much for making the effort, but yeah, that's the shape in question; the whole thing is wider than that 8.12", either 8.38" or 8.25".
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What about the 8.28?
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The 8.28 is Mason's shape, it's a bit longer both overall at 31.7 and with a 14.12 wheelbase compared to what Juliet Berto is asking for. Could be close enough or too far off depending who you ask.

That actually sounds pretty good! Is it a full shape or a bit tapered?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on March 15, 2021, 10:28:15 AM
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Thanks very much for making the effort, but yeah, that's the shape in question; the whole thing is wider than that 8.12", either 8.38" or 8.25".
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What about the 8.28?
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The 8.28 is Mason's shape, it's a bit longer both overall at 31.7 and with a 14.12 wheelbase compared to what Juliet Berto is asking for. Could be close enough or too far off depending who you ask.
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That actually sounds pretty good! Is it a full shape or a bit tapered?
It looks a little bit tapered from pictures I have seen, maybe less in the nose than the tail, but it's always more reliable to judge in real life because of camera lens distortions.

(https://www.soohotrightnow.com/app/uploads/20210305-decks-012.jpg)

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hJe5n9dWTiA/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gary Bucket on April 04, 2021, 09:54:03 AM
On the 8.06 Ishod Natas SE coming off a run of 8.06x14.38x31.8. Nose and tail maybe look blunter cuz of the shortness but I feel like the shape isn’t different. Definitely seeing the love on manuals. The balance point is so easy to find and it just stays locked. Feels like I’m getting a little more pop too. Slight curve on flick zones and transition but definitely a great board. I’m 5’10 and not very leggy so I was intrigued to try one and would definitely recommend to anyone of the same build.

Edit: riding Indy hollows. Haven’t messed with other trucks in a minute, if there’s another that works on 14”wb I’m due soon so lemme know

Only gripe is does anyone find that Real, Krooked graphics chip while AH do a nice smudge? Small potatoes but ever the more pleasing. Dream board is 8.06 AH SE slick, wax be damned
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 04, 2021, 02:56:27 PM
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Thanks very much for making the effort, but yeah, that's the shape in question; the whole thing is wider than that 8.12", either 8.38" or 8.25".
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What about the 8.28?
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The 8.28 is Mason's shape, it's a bit longer both overall at 31.7 and with a 14.12 wheelbase compared to what Juliet Berto is asking for. Could be close enough or too far off depending who you ask.
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That actually sounds pretty good! Is it a full shape or a bit tapered?
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It looks a little bit tapered from pictures I have seen, maybe less in the nose than the tail, but it's always more reliable to judge in real life because of camera lens distortions.

(https://www.soohotrightnow.com/app/uploads/20210305-decks-012.jpg)

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hJe5n9dWTiA/hqdefault.jpg)

It's not tapered
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on April 04, 2021, 03:23:10 PM
top view of mason 8.28

(https://i.postimg.cc/h4ym3gmP/Image-5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V5t5dx43)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on April 11, 2021, 06:07:30 AM
i’ve never rode an eagle before but am becoming increasingly more interested in them.  my last few boards have been 8.5 quasi’s, 14.25 wb and big noses.  any bro’s tried both out and have an opinion?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Quantum_Bearing_Science on April 11, 2021, 08:32:04 AM
I miss the 8.5 FULL shape.  Not the FULL SE but the original 8.5 FULL (with the longer overall length and longer wheelbase).

I rode 5-6 of those.

It’d be cool if you’d bring it back, Deluxe. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on April 11, 2021, 08:52:04 AM
i’ve never rode an eagle before but am becoming increasingly more interested in them.  my last few boards have been 8.5 quasi’s, 14.25 wb and big noses.  any bro’s tried both out and have an opinion?

The dlx 8.5 is probably my most skated shape these days. It’s a super good all around board. I’d say it skates like a slightly smaller board though. The quasi 8.5 is definitely a true 8.5 and has a lot of room to put your feet on. I’m a size 12 shoe so this is pretty important to me. Coming from that quasi shape you’ll definitely feel like you have a little less room on the deck with the dlx 8.5 but it won’t feel too different overall. The wb is the same so your pop won’t feel too different. I’d say go ahead and try it out. It’s a super great shape for any type of skating really. I skate a lot of bowls with no problems and pop onto ledges and do slappies all on the same setup.
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Post by: shawngreg on April 11, 2021, 02:22:43 PM
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i’ve never rode an eagle before but am becoming increasingly more interested in them.  my last few boards have been 8.5 quasi’s, 14.25 wb and big noses.  any bro’s tried both out and have an opinion?
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The dlx 8.5 is probably my most skated shape these days. It’s a super good all around board. I’d say it skates like a slightly smaller board though. The quasi 8.5 is definitely a true 8.5 and has a lot of room to put your feet on. I’m a size 12 shoe so this is pretty important to me. Coming from that quasi shape you’ll definitely feel like you have a little less room on the deck with the dlx 8.5 but it won’t feel too different overall. The wb is the same so your pop won’t feel too different. I’d say go ahead and try it out. It’s a super great shape for any type of skating really. I skate a lot of bowls with no problems and pop onto ledges and do slappies all on the same setup.

awesome, thank you for the reply man. i’m a size 13 myself so you and likely have similar concerns haha. i’ll likely scoop one just to have on hand after your post tho!
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Post by: hobochimp on April 11, 2021, 02:48:58 PM
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i’ve never rode an eagle before but am becoming increasingly more interested in them.  my last few boards have been 8.5 quasi’s, 14.25 wb and big noses.  any bro’s tried both out and have an opinion?
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The dlx 8.5 is probably my most skated shape these days. It’s a super good all around board. I’d say it skates like a slightly smaller board though. The quasi 8.5 is definitely a true 8.5 and has a lot of room to put your feet on. I’m a size 12 shoe so this is pretty important to me. Coming from that quasi shape you’ll definitely feel like you have a little less room on the deck with the dlx 8.5 but it won’t feel too different overall. The wb is the same so your pop won’t feel too different. I’d say go ahead and try it out. It’s a super great shape for any type of skating really. I skate a lot of bowls with no problems and pop onto ledges and do slappies all on the same setup.
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awesome, thank you for the reply man. i’m a size 13 myself so you and likely have similar concerns haha. i’ll likely scoop one just to have on hand after your post tho!

No problem man! Can’t recommend that shape enough, it really is fantastic. I really like them once they’ve broken in a little bit too and flattened out a little. Been trying out ventures lately and it’s been a great pairing
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on April 11, 2021, 06:08:36 PM
i’m a strict venture guy the past 2 years, so now you really done did the damn thang!   8)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on April 30, 2021, 11:50:30 AM
The standard DLX decks have I - IV Roman numerals on the top. I occasionally see ones withOUT the Roman numeral. Instead, they just have a single dot. Anyone know what the deal those decks are?

Also, just picked up one of the 8.28 (not seen this shaped around much in awhile) Natas/Silva decks. They are listed as having a 14.1" wheelbase. Mine has a measured 14.25" wheelbase. When I had the 8.28 awhile back, it had a 14.1". Weird.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 30, 2021, 09:29:24 PM
The standard DLX decks have I - IV Roman numerals on the top. I occasionally see ones withOUT the Roman numeral. Instead, they just have a single dot. Anyone know what the deal those decks are?

Also, just picked up one of the 8.28 (not seen this shaped around much in awhile) Natas/Silva decks. They are listed as having a 14.1" wheelbase. Mine has a measured 14.25" wheelbase. When I had the 8.28 awhile back, it had a 14.1". Weird.


How's life after covid?

Some haven't had the I to IV stamp I have bought too, no different besides not immediately knowing which number but when I have compared them to others, I worked it out fairly quickly.  Still the same wood, quality, etc.

Given they press up to 10,000 boards a day or whatever it was when they did that interview coming out of covid closures, I am sure some might be missed when stamping, or wood taken from a different allocation, eg meant for another brand that doesn't have the number system in place from the press.

As to that deck, check all measurements as I have heard from others on here that those boards got mixed up with a few others including the twin tails, so that would be weird to get a twin on a normal graphic, but maybe worse to order a twin and get a normal deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: toque on April 30, 2021, 11:37:30 PM
I had one of these and loved it then could never find another. Would love if they brought it back

I miss the 8.5 FULL shape.  Not the FULL SE but the original 8.5 FULL (with the longer overall length and longer wheelbase).

I rode 5-6 of those.

It’d be cool if you’d bring it back, Deluxe.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 03, 2021, 05:02:17 AM
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The standard DLX decks have I - IV Roman numerals on the top. I occasionally see ones withOUT the Roman numeral. Instead, they just have a single dot. Anyone know what the deal those decks are?

Also, just picked up one of the 8.28 (not seen this shaped around much in awhile) Natas/Silva decks. They are listed as having a 14.1" wheelbase. Mine has a measured 14.25" wheelbase. When I had the 8.28 awhile back, it had a 14.1". Weird.
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How's life after covid?

Some haven't had the I to IV stamp I have bought too, no different besides not immediately knowing which number but when I have compared them to others, I worked it out fairly quickly.  Still the same wood, quality, etc.

Given they press up to 10,000 boards a day or whatever it was when they did that interview coming out of covid closures, I am sure some might be missed when stamping, or wood taken from a different allocation, eg meant for another brand that doesn't have the number system in place from the press.

As to that deck, check all measurements as I have heard from others on here that those boards got mixed up with a few others including the twin tails, so that would be weird to get a twin on a normal graphic, but maybe worse to order a twin and get a normal deck.

The "dot" pre-dates Covid. Albeit, I've not seen it in some time. Some years back I started keeping an Excel spreadsheet on deck dimensions I've had. The current 8.28" matched-up with the last time I had one (circa 2017), except for the wheelbase.

Also, life post Covid was good (thank you for asking)...until Vans re-designed the Pro series. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on May 03, 2021, 12:19:56 PM
After many frustrating sessions and much suspicion.

I measured my Real SE, Zion Wright (yes he's a total kook) deck I ordered. It is 8.5 not 8.25

So annoyed.

I know it's not the biggest issue in the world but I'm on a budget currently and it may be awhile til I can get another.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 03, 2021, 05:20:35 PM
After many frustrating sessions and much suspicion.

I measured my Real SE, Zion Wright (yes he's a total kook) deck I ordered. It is 8.5 not 8.25

So annoyed.

I know it's not the biggest issue in the world but I'm on a budget currently and it may be awhile til I can get another.

Did it have the usual silver foil size sticker on it?

Pic of the board or link or anything?

I know they re released a lot of boards, some of which were not quite as per what the listings said in dimensions, but an 8.25 and 8.5 are pretty big differences (compared to people saying the 8.5 were more like 8.3 in size previously).

Curious to hear or see regardless.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 06, 2021, 09:47:04 PM
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The standard DLX decks have I - IV Roman numerals on the top. I occasionally see ones withOUT the Roman numeral. Instead, they just have a single dot. Anyone know what the deal those decks are?

Also, just picked up one of the 8.28 (not seen this shaped around much in awhile) Natas/Silva decks. They are listed as having a 14.1" wheelbase. Mine has a measured 14.25" wheelbase. When I had the 8.28 awhile back, it had a 14.1". Weird.
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How's life after covid?

Some haven't had the I to IV stamp I have bought too, no different besides not immediately knowing which number but when I have compared them to others, I worked it out fairly quickly.  Still the same wood, quality, etc.

Given they press up to 10,000 boards a day or whatever it was when they did that interview coming out of covid closures, I am sure some might be missed when stamping, or wood taken from a different allocation, eg meant for another brand that doesn't have the number system in place from the press.

As to that deck, check all measurements as I have heard from others on here that those boards got mixed up with a few others including the twin tails, so that would be weird to get a twin on a normal graphic, but maybe worse to order a twin and get a normal deck.
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The "dot" pre-dates Covid. Albeit, I've not seen it in some time. Some years back I started keeping an Excel spreadsheet on deck dimensions I've had. The current 8.28" matched-up with the last time I had one (circa 2017), except for the wheelbase.

Also, life post Covid was good (thank you for asking)...until Vans re-designed the Pro series. :)

And more DLX madness. Friend also just got the 8.28 Mason/Natas deck. His had a Roman numeral stamp, AND clearly had the 14.1 wheelbase. So, the problem I'm now having...I am LOVING the Mason I have with the 14.25 wheelsbase, but I can't figure out what "other" shape it is. I'd love to get another one, but no other DLX deck seems to have those dimensions. The closest is the "8.4" (comes in at 8.25 for me), but it is also slightly wider and slightly longer (in the nose) than whatever the hell I am riding right now (e.g. the 8.28" with 14.25" wb). It's utter madness.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 14, 2021, 03:31:45 AM
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The standard DLX decks have I - IV Roman numerals on the top. I occasionally see ones withOUT the Roman numeral. Instead, they just have a single dot. Anyone know what the deal those decks are?

Also, just picked up one of the 8.28 (not seen this shaped around much in awhile) Natas/Silva decks. They are listed as having a 14.1" wheelbase. Mine has a measured 14.25" wheelbase. When I had the 8.28 awhile back, it had a 14.1". Weird.
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How's life after covid?

Some haven't had the I to IV stamp I have bought too, no different besides not immediately knowing which number but when I have compared them to others, I worked it out fairly quickly.  Still the same wood, quality, etc.

Given they press up to 10,000 boards a day or whatever it was when they did that interview coming out of covid closures, I am sure some might be missed when stamping, or wood taken from a different allocation, eg meant for another brand that doesn't have the number system in place from the press.

As to that deck, check all measurements as I have heard from others on here that those boards got mixed up with a few others including the twin tails, so that would be weird to get a twin on a normal graphic, but maybe worse to order a twin and get a normal deck.
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The "dot" pre-dates Covid. Albeit, I've not seen it in some time. Some years back I started keeping an Excel spreadsheet on deck dimensions I've had. The current 8.28" matched-up with the last time I had one (circa 2017), except for the wheelbase.

Also, life post Covid was good (thank you for asking)...until Vans re-designed the Pro series. :)
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And more DLX madness. Friend also just got the 8.28 Mason/Natas deck. His had a Roman numeral stamp, AND clearly had the 14.1 wheelbase. So, the problem I'm now having...I am LOVING the Mason I have with the 14.25 wheelsbase, but I can't figure out what "other" shape it is. I'd love to get another one, but no other DLX deck seems to have those dimensions. The closest is the "8.4" (comes in at 8.25 for me), but it is also slightly wider and slightly longer (in the nose) than whatever the hell I am riding right now (e.g. the 8.28" with 14.25" wb). It's utter madness.

I just checked a couple of my boards I bought a short while back and the ones with the I to IV are as per listed, but the ones without are actually different shapes, wheelbases, ever so slightly, but it is there, eg 14.5 on my normal board but 14.38 on the one without the number stamp.

So yes, I guess this is happening and can also be crossed into the other thread about DLX board sizes...

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114805.0

(I know you already know and post in there too)

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Post by: MOE SYZLAK on June 22, 2021, 07:34:34 PM
Did DLX cut the “Full” shapes from all of their lines? Haven’t seen one in a few seasons
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Post by: Sedition on June 22, 2021, 08:23:50 PM
Did DLX cut the “Full” shapes from all of their lines? Haven’t seen one in a few seasons

Still listed on Real web site.
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Post by: MOE SYZLAK on June 22, 2021, 08:29:50 PM
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Still listed on Real web site.
I only see one 8.25 full real on there. the rest are the Full S-E.
Just curious if anyone knew. I really loved the Krooked 8.06 full and haven’t seen any in a while  :'(
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 23, 2021, 06:59:33 AM
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Still listed on Real web site.
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I only see one 8.25 full real on there. the rest are the Full S-E.
Just curious if anyone knew. I really loved the Krooked 8.06 full and haven’t seen any in a while  :'(

I think the current trend is moving towards shorter wheelbases, and all the Full boards were bigger and longer with wider kicks, hence they started doing the Full-SE (short edition) but I am with you on those bigger and longer boards.

Every drop there seems to be at least one or more, but I think with covid issues and all the rest going on, nothing is back up to full production including all the different shapes and sizes, but I only see things from a shop perspective, not an in house DLX perspective.

Sometimes the best thing to do is ask - DLXSF.COM top right - at least they can tell you what is going on there.


I had a look through everything and the only FULL that wasn't SE ended up being an 8.25 and not an 8.06 but I thought I had seen at least one so far this year.

Every search ended up being SE too, which was annoying.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 25, 2021, 09:12:35 AM
I just saw an grey AH classic eagle with “8.25” stamped where there is normally a Roman numerals (which was not present). NEVER seen this before.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PrettyRicki on June 25, 2021, 10:35:24 AM
I've come here to sing the praises of the Real/Krooked 8.3" slick and Real 8.25" twin tails.

Real Ishod Wair twin tail
Width: 8.25"
Length: 31.8"
Wheelbase: 14.33"
Nose: 6.625"
Tail: 6.625"

Krooked Bobby Worrest twin tail Slick
Width: 8.3"
Length: 31.9"
Wheelbase: 14.4"
Nose: 6.6"
Tail: 6.6"

Each deck lasted me about 6 months of going out a couple of times a week of low impact skating. No visible pressure cracks or loss of pop until the very end. I'm not light at all and I don't land bolts often, so I was impressed at the quality. The shapes are really sick as well, unlike the 8.0" and 8.5" twin tails that Real makes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 25, 2021, 07:58:31 PM
I just saw an grey AH classic eagle with “8.25” stamped where there is normally a Roman numerals (which was not present). NEVER seen this before.

Have you seen Bakerboys (BB) boards - Baker, Deathwish, Birdhouse or Heroin decks with the size stamped in the lower part of the front bolts?

Also made by BBS so maybe they used some of that allocation to pump out some more boards for AH.

The dimensions are different though, so compared to the usual 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb, the BB boards are usually 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb.




The shapes are really sick as well, unlike the 8.0" and 8.5" twin tails that Real makes.

Funny you say that, because I am sitting on an 8.5 twin that every time I get out, I put back away as it is just weird - so big, round and wide in the kicks, almost looking like the kicks widen out from the bolts a touch, rather than the usual taper in a touch.

Friends swear by the 8.3 size and the shape is good - have one that has been well skated and loved too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on June 26, 2021, 07:09:41 AM
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Still listed on Real web site.
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I only see one 8.25 full real on there. the rest are the Full S-E.
Just curious if anyone knew. I really loved the Krooked 8.06 full and haven’t seen any in a while  :'(
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I think the current trend is moving towards shorter wheelbases, and all the Full boards were bigger and longer with wider kicks, hence they started doing the Full-SE (short edition) but I am with you on those bigger and longer boards.

Every drop there seems to be at least one or more, but I think with covid issues and all the rest going on, nothing is back up to full production including all the different shapes and sizes, but I only see things from a shop perspective, not an in house DLX perspective.

Sometimes the best thing to do is ask - DLXSF.COM top right - at least they can tell you what is going on there.


I had a look through everything and the only FULL that wasn't SE ended up being an 8.25 and not an 8.06 but I thought I had seen at least one so far this year.

Every search ended up being SE too, which was annoying.

I also wonder this.
Last full 8.06 was Ishod "Clouds" deck from two seasons ago.
I know because I also skate full 8.06, I like long and somewhat narrow decks so I'm always looking for one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on June 29, 2021, 07:22:10 AM
New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 29, 2021, 09:25:09 AM
New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/

The trend def seems to be towards shorter WB. Real even dropped those new shapes with even shorter WBs. This does not bode well for the Full shapes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on June 29, 2021, 09:47:34 AM
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New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/
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The trend def seems to be towards shorter WB. Real even dropped those new shapes with even shorter WBs. This does not bode well for the Full shapes.

I'd be curious to see the new 8.5 x 32 14.1wb on top of their 8.5 x 31.85 14.25wb.   

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/11-rs-sm21-cat-new-r1-shorter.jpg)
(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/10-rs-sm21-cat-tropical-dream-ovals.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 29, 2021, 09:58:56 AM
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New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/
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The trend def seems to be towards shorter WB. Real even dropped those new shapes with even shorter WBs. This does not bode well for the Full shapes.
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I'd be curious to see the new 8.5 x 32 14.1wb on top of their 8.5 x 31.85 14.25wb.   

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/11-rs-sm21-cat-new-r1-shorter.jpg)
(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/10-rs-sm21-cat-tropical-dream-ovals.jpg)

I am 5’11”. Nothing disproportionate about the length of my legs. I ride a 14.38wb (8.25 shape). I could deal with a 14.25”, if I had to. Below, hard no. Everything starts to feel way too cramped, most noticeable especially on 5-0 grinds. I often land something with foot too far over the nose. Worse, my ollie/nollies feel…hobbled…like trying to swing a baseball bat / golf club while holding it in the middle (loss of power). I get that some like a shorter wb, but I not only hate them, but find them detrimental. Opposite problems happen if going too big. 14.38 is the perfect sweet spot for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PrettyRicki on June 29, 2021, 10:11:12 AM
New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/

Thanks for posting this, was wondering about the next drop.

Same twin tail shapes from Real and Krooked (none from Anti-Hero, although Bobby Worrest has a nice new graphic). Companies seem to only make symmetrical boards with wheelbases of 14.25 to 14.5 which is weird because the trend seems to be going towards smaller WB. Being 6'0" though, I'm not sure how short I'd want to try.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sketchyrider on June 29, 2021, 11:03:08 AM
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New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/
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The trend def seems to be towards shorter WB. Real even dropped those new shapes with even shorter WBs. This does not bode well for the Full shapes.
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I'd be curious to see the new 8.5 x 32 14.1wb on top of their 8.5 x 31.85 14.25wb.   

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/11-rs-sm21-cat-new-r1-shorter.jpg)
(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/10-rs-sm21-cat-tropical-dream-ovals.jpg)
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I am 5’11”. Nothing disproportionate about the length of my legs. I ride a 14.38wb (8.25 shape). I could deal with a 14.25”, if I had to. Below, hard no. Everything starts to feel way too cramped, most noticeable especially on 5-0 grinds. I often land something with foot too far over the nose. Worse, my ollie/nollies feel…hobbled…like trying to swing a baseball bat / golf club while holding it in the middle (loss of power). I get that some like a shorter wb, but I not only hate them, but find them detrimental. Opposite problems happen if going too big. 14.38 is the perfect sweet spot for me.

same here, more or less. had a board with a 14.125 WB, felt like i couldn't really control it. i remember doing heelflips and the board wanted to shoot in front of me whenever i landed. no good. if i go too big on WB then i start getting ghost pop and it overall feels clunky. 14.38 to 14.62 is my sweet spot for sure.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 29, 2021, 11:24:59 AM
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I just saw an grey AH classic eagle with “8.25” stamped where there is normally a Roman numerals (which was not present). NEVER seen this before.
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Have you seen Bakerboys (BB) boards - Baker, Deathwish, Birdhouse or Heroin decks with the size stamped in the lower part of the front bolts?

Also made by BBS so maybe they used some of that allocation to pump out some more boards for AH.

The dimensions are different though, so compared to the usual 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb, the BB boards are usually 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb.

I only ride DLX decks, so not taken a close look at those other ones...but sounds like that is probablly what happened.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: baustin on June 29, 2021, 11:47:07 AM
New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/

Damn I wish they’d make some Krooked Full SE decks. I love the 8.25 full SE but I don’t care for most Real graphics
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on June 29, 2021, 07:44:01 PM
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New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/
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The trend def seems to be towards shorter WB. Real even dropped those new shapes with even shorter WBs. This does not bode well for the Full shapes.
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I'd be curious to see the new 8.5 x 32 14.1wb on top of their 8.5 x 31.85 14.25wb.   

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/11-rs-sm21-cat-new-r1-shorter.jpg)
(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/10-rs-sm21-cat-tropical-dream-ovals.jpg)

I’m super curious about this as well. I love the current 8.5 shape but I’m definitely interested in the slightly longer deck but shorter wb of the new shape. Curious to see if it will be more squared or still slightly tapered like the current shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 29, 2021, 07:50:27 PM
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New DLX catalogs are out and still no full shapes (only full se), oh well.

https://www.realskateboards.com/
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/
https://krookedskateboarding.com/
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The trend def seems to be towards shorter WB. Real even dropped those new shapes with even shorter WBs. This does not bode well for the Full shapes.
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I'd be curious to see the new 8.5 x 32 14.1wb on top of their 8.5 x 31.85 14.25wb.   


I’m super curious about this as well. I love the current 8.5 shape but I’m definitely interested in the slightly longer deck but shorter wb of the new shape. Curious to see if it will be more squared or still slightly tapered like the current shape

Normal shape, not full I think.

That new size reminds me of an Alien Workshop deck I had, which was the same width and length as the usual DLX older 8.5 (not the shorter one), but when I set it up something felt weird, which turned out to be the wheelbase being super short (14.1 and I ride 14.38 to 14.5) with longer kicks.

It was a good board but I couldn't do it, so passed it on to someone else who loved it.


Same length + shorter wheelbase = long kicks.



Damn I wish they’d make some Krooked Full SE decks. I love the 8.25 full SE but I don’t care for most Real graphics

They had in the past - I have some, but I guess they bring out boards based on what the team wants and what the general public want, which may or may not be what individuals want, as per other requests for the normal FULL boards too.

There might be more coming in future drops, but you can always put in a request to DLX to ask / let them know.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on August 24, 2021, 04:53:39 AM


These have been up for a while now, but there might be the most variety since 2019 in the three current wood catalogs out now, almost all the regular sizes and shapes back, a few Full SE versions too, some big shaped decks, etc.

https://www.dlxsf.com/

https://www.realskateboards.com/

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


More options in the shorter boards in the Real list, but too many pics to put up.


That magical short 8.38 that someone was so keen on is back in there too:

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer21/kr-sm21-12.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Allen. on August 24, 2021, 05:52:24 AM
Wonder when they will get their shit together again and get their board sizes right.

I’ve had a few 8.5’s that were actually 8.3.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on August 24, 2021, 06:41:49 AM
Wonder when they will get their shit together again and get their board sizes right.

I’ve had a few 8.5’s that were actually 8.3.

Yeah, I was going to look up the other thread, but thought it might be better left, until someone else had some more info or experiences with things.

All the most recent DLX decks I had that actually had I to IV were true to size, but the few without those stamps and only the dot were different dimensions to what the graphic was listed as.


If anyone was keen, there is the link:


DLX board sizes are always off

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114805.0

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on August 24, 2021, 08:03:30 AM
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The standard DLX decks have I - IV Roman numerals on the top. I occasionally see ones withOUT the Roman numeral. Instead, they just have a single dot. Anyone know what the deal those decks are?

Also, just picked up one of the 8.28 (not seen this shaped around much in awhile) Natas/Silva decks. They are listed as having a 14.1" wheelbase. Mine has a measured 14.25" wheelbase. When I had the 8.28 awhile back, it had a 14.1". Weird.
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How's life after covid?

Some haven't had the I to IV stamp I have bought too, no different besides not immediately knowing which number but when I have compared them to others, I worked it out fairly quickly.  Still the same wood, quality, etc.

Given they press up to 10,000 boards a day or whatever it was when they did that interview coming out of covid closures, I am sure some might be missed when stamping, or wood taken from a different allocation, eg meant for another brand that doesn't have the number system in place from the press.

As to that deck, check all measurements as I have heard from others on here that those boards got mixed up with a few others including the twin tails, so that would be weird to get a twin on a normal graphic, but maybe worse to order a twin and get a normal deck.
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The "dot" pre-dates Covid. Albeit, I've not seen it in some time. Some years back I started keeping an Excel spreadsheet on deck dimensions I've had. The current 8.28" matched-up with the last time I had one (circa 2017), except for the wheelbase.

Also, life post Covid was good (thank you for asking)...until Vans re-designed the Pro series. :)
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And more DLX madness. Friend also just got the 8.28 Mason/Natas deck. His had a Roman numeral stamp, AND clearly had the 14.1 wheelbase. So, the problem I'm now having...I am LOVING the Mason I have with the 14.25 wheelsbase, but I can't figure out what "other" shape it is. I'd love to get another one, but no other DLX deck seems to have those dimensions. The closest is the "8.4" (comes in at 8.25 for me), but it is also slightly wider and slightly longer (in the nose) than whatever the hell I am riding right now (e.g. the 8.28" with 14.25" wb). It's utter madness.

Just got mine and was stoked on it until I lost my 360 flips on it. I can do them off the noise tho.  It's the new 8.28 Nice Neighborhood. First time I've had a real deck with the IV stamp. I'm not too familiar with Real decks. I love the full shape and the construction of the deck but the tail is too damn short! I wonder is Mason re-drills his because he claimed to skate 13.88 WB. Mines measures 14.1 on the money. I forgot I don't do well with decks under 32". Kickflips are sharp af tho! Super quick. Idk how Mason skates the shit hes does on this. What was the trick he was doing on that April board awhile back?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on August 25, 2021, 08:50:40 PM

Just got mine and was stoked on it until I lost my 360 flips on it. I can do them off the noise tho.  It's the new 8.28 Nice Neighborhood. First time I've had a real deck with the IV stamp. I'm not too familiar with Real decks. I love the full shape and the construction of the deck but the tail is too damn short! I wonder is Mason re-drills his because he claimed to skate 13.88 WB. Mines measures 14.1 on the money. I forgot I don't do well with decks under 32". Kickflips are sharp af tho! Super quick. Idk how Mason skates the shit hes does on this.

That is why I found the AH black eagle at 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb was so good - such a decent (long) tail, compared to some other boards of different sizes, where the tail was slightly shorter and some things didn't work.

DLX has a few of the shorter boards (yes some almost too short it would seem), and I think it was said before in this thread or another that Mason rides the stock shape 8.28" x 31.7" 14.12" wb and doesn't change it at all, compared to other past boards he has had on Element, that he had to shorten the wheelbase on.

The thing to note, he is on Indy trucks, so it brings in the wb a bit compared to other truck brands, so can get away with a shorter tail too, but I guess when the guy is very short and needs a smaller board, lengthwise, there are going to be some concessions.

Those guys ride crispy new boards, so wouldn't wear tails down much, so a fresh deck would always be exactly what he would be used to, compared to maybe a longer board, with longer tail that would wear down some before being done with it.

The board I have of the 8.28" x 31.7" 14.12" size has a fairly normal looking 6.6" tail and a 6.9" nose that I just measured, but I don't know how the dimensions would stack up with the shorter length of the newer shapes, eg this one:

8.12 x 31.32 with 14.25wb

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/19-rs-sm21-cat-carryover-kyle-mister-tucks.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sacha on August 26, 2021, 03:38:32 AM
Symmetrical decks with squarish tails please!
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Post by: fs1/2cab on August 26, 2021, 05:28:36 AM
Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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Post by: Woodshop on August 26, 2021, 04:03:31 PM
Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.

@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hellawatters on August 30, 2021, 11:49:57 AM
How do these 8.28s measure over the wheels?
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Post by: Woodshop on August 30, 2021, 03:17:18 PM
How do these 8.28s measure over the wheels?

They are not at all egg shaped, so are still 8.28 right through, no taper, so either 144 (8.25) sized trucks for which will sit under, or 149 (8.5) sized trucks for which the wheels sit flush and the nuts just out, depending on your preference, but both skate well on that size board.

If you are a magic carpet kinda guy, then 139s (8") will still work fine too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mantracker on August 30, 2021, 05:13:17 PM
Symmetrical decks with squarish tails please!

With good graphics too! None of this floral print Zumiez shit
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on September 03, 2021, 04:55:15 PM
So good!

Another Real teamrider pro, with the shorter 8.28 x 31.7 deck and the line "The exact size and shape Harry skates", same as Mason.



(https://i.ibb.co/kS9j1mL/Real-Harry-Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrWK5JH)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 03, 2021, 05:14:19 PM
So good!

Another Real teamrider pro, with the shorter 8.28 x 31.7 deck and the line "The exact size and shape Harry skates", same as Mason.



(https://i.ibb.co/kS9j1mL/Real-Harry-Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrWK5JH)

Weird on the Ace site it says he skates an 8.4 with 44s. That might be out of date
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on September 03, 2021, 07:11:16 PM
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So good!

Another Real teamrider pro, with the shorter 8.28 x 31.7 deck and the line "The exact size and shape Harry skates", same as Mason.



(https://i.ibb.co/kS9j1mL/Real-Harry-Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrWK5JH)
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Weird on the Ace site it says he skates an 8.4 with 44s. That might be out of date
Real put out one of those am boards with Harry's name on it in 8.4 maybe a couple of months before Mason got on and they started putting out the 8.28 heavily. He probably changed it up for the slightly tighter wheelbase. From what I understand, both of those are Julien shapes. It would have been cool to have somebody consistently put out an 8.4 with their name on it so there might be more in shops but the 8.28 seems really popular and the 8.4 is more of an AH shape anyway.
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Post by: FatGuy92 on September 03, 2021, 09:03:36 PM
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So good!

Another Real teamrider pro, with the shorter 8.28 x 31.7 deck and the line "The exact size and shape Harry skates", same as Mason.



(https://i.ibb.co/kS9j1mL/Real-Harry-Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrWK5JH)
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Weird on the Ace site it says he skates an 8.4 with 44s. That might be out of date
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Real put out one of those am boards with Harry's name on it in 8.4 maybe a couple of months before Mason got on and they started putting out the 8.28 heavily. He probably changed it up for the slightly tighter wheelbase. From what I understand, both of those are Julien shapes. It would have been cool to have somebody consistently put out an 8.4 with their name on it so there might be more in shops but the 8.28 seems really popular and the 8.4 is more of an AH shape anyway.

Ah makes sense thanks for clearing that up. I’ve never skated the 8.4 but I really dig the 8.28 shape. Definitely going to pick up his pro board
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on September 03, 2021, 09:13:32 PM
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So good!

Another Real teamrider pro, with the shorter 8.28 x 31.7 deck and the line "The exact size and shape Harry skates", same as Mason.

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Weird on the Ace site it says he skates an 8.4 with 44s. That might be out of date
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Real put out one of those am boards with Harry's name on it in 8.4 maybe a couple of months before Mason got on and they started putting out the 8.28 heavily. He probably changed it up for the slightly tighter wheelbase. From what I understand, both of those are Julien shapes. It would have been cool to have somebody consistently put out an 8.4 with their name on it so there might be more in shops but the 8.28 seems really popular and the 8.4 is more of an AH shape anyway.

Back in 2018 I put aside this Real Donnelly (green / white graphic) 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb thinking it would be perfect and after finally set it up Jan 2019, I wondered why I had not set it up the day I got it.  It was perfect.  That size and shape along with the 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb, often called the Mike Anderson shape, are still fairly common across the whole DLX range, but I think they often get overlooked.  It definitely skated much better than the 8.5 blue eagle, which I found just a touch too short, but that is just me.


https://www.instagram.com/p/BtN2ULPlWmf/


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 06, 2021, 11:43:29 AM
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Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)

I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on September 06, 2021, 03:02:24 PM

I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.


Yes, sure did.

The last series before everything went sideways was the "overspray eagle" series, which had the top and bottom ply in the stained colour (in this case blue) and then the whole board was sprayed blue after that, before the eagle graphic was put on.

Unless you had one or have a really close up pic, it doesn't really show up well, but they have gone back to the more standard way, normal board with normal graphic applied.


These three were second hand from others clearing things out, which you can sort of see on the end of the kicks, but is difficult unless you have a big screen / zoom in a whole lot.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzwg40FMK7/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on September 07, 2021, 12:14:38 AM
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Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)
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I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.

What Aces are you gonna pair it with? 44 classics? 55 AF1? 55 classics? 66 AF1?

I have a blue meanie waiting. Bought it thinking Ace would come out with an 8.75” truck which was strongly rumored but then it never happened and I dunno which Aces to skate the blue meanie with. Got all of the ones I listed above.  :)
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Post by: pops on September 07, 2021, 01:51:25 AM
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Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)
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I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.
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What Aces are you gonna pair it with? 44 classics? 55 AF1? 55 classics? 66 AF1?

I have a blue meanie waiting. Bought it thinking Ace would come out with an 8.75” truck which was strongly rumored but then it never happened and I dunno which Aces to skate the blue meanie with. Got all of the ones I listed above.  :)

I'm going to use Af1 66, three washer rings outside, and see how they work with it. I also have the Af1 55s if I need to size down my axle width but so far I've had good luck with 66s and 8.75s and I'm sure it will work. I believe the Blue Meanie does not taper that much.
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Post by: toe_knee on September 07, 2021, 08:12:19 AM
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Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)
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I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.
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What Aces are you gonna pair it with? 44 classics? 55 AF1? 55 classics? 66 AF1?

I have a blue meanie waiting. Bought it thinking Ace would come out with an 8.75” truck which was strongly rumored but then it never happened and I dunno which Aces to skate the blue meanie with. Got all of the ones I listed above.  :)
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I'm going to use Af1 66, three washer rings outside, and see how they work with it. I also have the Af1 55s if I need to size down my axle width but so far I've had good luck with 66s and 8.75s and I'm sure it will work. I believe the Blue Meanie does not taper that much.

Kinda interested in getting the beach bum for a liquor store cruiser board, and I wanted to get a set of aces with, would I be better off getting Indys? Since ace doesn’t make a big enough truck?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: al_cvbrera on September 07, 2021, 08:31:23 AM
So good!

Another Real teamrider pro, with the shorter 8.28 x 31.7 deck and the line "The exact size and shape Harry skates", same as Mason.



(https://i.ibb.co/kS9j1mL/Real-Harry-Pro.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qrWK5JH)
YESSSSS. i love the 8.28 dlx shape. my board madness ended once i tried it out. not switching it up for a while because the 8.28 is that good.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on September 07, 2021, 10:13:23 AM
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Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)
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I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.
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What Aces are you gonna pair it with? 44 classics? 55 AF1? 55 classics? 66 AF1?

I have a blue meanie waiting. Bought it thinking Ace would come out with an 8.75” truck which was strongly rumored but then it never happened and I dunno which Aces to skate the blue meanie with. Got all of the ones I listed above.  :)
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I'm going to use Af1 66, three washer rings outside, and see how they work with it. I also have the Af1 55s if I need to size down my axle width but so far I've had good luck with 66s and 8.75s and I'm sure it will work. I believe the Blue Meanie does not taper that much.

Nice! I'd be interested in hearing how you like it. If you remember can you post your impressions when you've skated it properly enough?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 07, 2021, 10:51:51 AM
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Does anyone know if the brown bomber shape will be continued in the future? That on 159s is my lazy day setup and it feels awesome.
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@sammyz had a few of those and ended up selling them in favour of something more popsicle shaped, but I haven't seen anything to say they are coming back.

They had 14.25 wb, which is about .5" less than the "Blue Meanie" shaped eagle for much the same size in width (a little narrower and longer though).

The yellow "Beach Bum" might be an option if you liked shorter and wider for a fun board, or redrill the wheelbase on the "Blue Meanie" as another option.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer21/antihero-summer-21-09.jpg)
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I'm about to setup a Blue Menie tomorrow with some Aces. Stoked to try a little bigger board for change after some shorter boards. Were the first presses of shaped eagles more like transparent paint on the bottom also? It seems the current press is solid paint.
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What Aces are you gonna pair it with? 44 classics? 55 AF1? 55 classics? 66 AF1?

I have a blue meanie waiting. Bought it thinking Ace would come out with an 8.75” truck which was strongly rumored but then it never happened and I dunno which Aces to skate the blue meanie with. Got all of the ones I listed above.  :)
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I'm going to use Af1 66, three washer rings outside, and see how they work with it. I also have the Af1 55s if I need to size down my axle width but so far I've had good luck with 66s and 8.75s and I'm sure it will work. I believe the Blue Meanie does not taper that much.
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Nice! I'd be interested in hearing how you like it. If you remember can you post your impressions when you've skated it properly enough?

Just put it together, stood on it at home but haven't skated it yet. It seems it tapers towards the tail to about 8.5" where the back axle is. I'm still not sure if I should put the 55s on this or not. Maybe I'll just skate it with 66s at first and decide then.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on September 07, 2021, 11:10:15 AM
Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 07, 2021, 01:20:16 PM
Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.

Ok, I'm going with Af1 66s for now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: toe_knee on September 07, 2021, 02:18:27 PM
Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.

Thanks my guy
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 07, 2021, 10:46:03 PM
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Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.
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Ok, I'm going with Af1 66s for now.

Sorry, replied to wrong post. @Roisto, I put the Af1 55s on that Blue Meanie and it looks so much better fitting. Put my af66s on my regular 8.75 popsicle.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on September 08, 2021, 01:23:27 AM
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Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.
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Ok, I'm going with Af1 66s for now.
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Sorry, replied to wrong post. @Roisto, I put the Af1 55s on that Blue Meanie and it looks so much better fitting. Put my af66s on my regular 8.75 popsicle.

Nice. Thanks for the info. Maybe I’ll try mine with the AF1 55s too. Haven’t skated those apart from a short 30 min test. Been mainly on the AF1 66s this summer with some wider boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 08, 2021, 01:58:42 AM
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Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.
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Ok, I'm going with Af1 66s for now.
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Sorry, replied to wrong post. @Roisto, I put the Af1 55s on that Blue Meanie and it looks so much better fitting. Put my af66s on my regular 8.75 popsicle.
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Nice. Thanks for the info. Maybe I’ll try mine with the AF1 55s too. Haven’t skated those apart from a short 30 min test. Been mainly on the AF1 66s this summer with some wider boards.

Same for me, I generally like wider trucks but 55s seem like better fitting trucks for this deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bigwheelbite on September 08, 2021, 02:53:51 AM
Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT feels way harder to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on September 08, 2021, 04:47:26 AM
Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.
ishod
gewher
busenitz

keep it going
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on September 08, 2021, 06:08:09 AM
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Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.
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Ok, I'm going with Af1 66s for now.
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Sorry, replied to wrong post. @Roisto, I put the Af1 55s on that Blue Meanie and it looks so much better fitting. Put my af66s on my regular 8.75 popsicle.
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Nice. Thanks for the info. Maybe I’ll try mine with the AF1 55s too. Haven’t skated those apart from a short 30 min test. Been mainly on the AF1 66s this summer with some wider boards.
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Same for me, I generally like wider trucks but 55s seem like better fitting trucks for this deck.

It is weird looking at the taper with the back trucks / wheels poking out, but I did find overall the slightly wider trucks were more stable on the Blue Meanie I have, with 159s.  Given there is no option in that size in Ace, as you said, going with the AF1 55s at 8.5+ (washers on the inside) fits better than 9- (washers on the outside), so it should work well, especially if you have slightly wider wheels that stick out a bit.

My normal setup is around the 8.38 to 8.5 deck on 149s with washers on the inside and classic full wheels, which sit nicely on the Blue Meanie when positioned above it to check it out too.

Given mine was already well used when I got it, I was almost tempted to shave the shoulders down a bit so it was more like a shaped 8.5 board, but it works well how it is, from the couple of skates I have had on it.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: assvogel on September 08, 2021, 06:43:35 AM
I went back to a Blue Meanie after skating 4 of those 9.81 Gonz Sweatpants in a row (though had one Polar 1992 between those because there weren't any boards over 8.5 available for a while).

Also had rails for the past 3 years, so I kinda wanted to have a "street board" for a change. The new Blue Meanie had solid paint compared to the previous ones I had which just had colored ply, took a while to do enough slides so the board didn't feel that sticky. But that could also be because I was so used to the rails.

I really like it, but I think it would be perfect if you shortened the wheelbase a bit, but left everything else like it was. I ride 159 indys with 55 Spitfire Classic, but i'd go for AF1 55's if I had Aces, because of the tapering.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 08, 2021, 10:46:53 AM
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Beach Bum is perfect on 161s/169s, so classic 55s or AF1 66s are probably the Aces you’re looking for.
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Ok, I'm going with Af1 66s for now.
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Sorry, replied to wrong post. @Roisto, I put the Af1 55s on that Blue Meanie and it looks so much better fitting. Put my af66s on my regular 8.75 popsicle.
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Nice. Thanks for the info. Maybe I’ll try mine with the AF1 55s too. Haven’t skated those apart from a short 30 min test. Been mainly on the AF1 66s this summer with some wider boards.
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Same for me, I generally like wider trucks but 55s seem like better fitting trucks for this deck.
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It is weird looking at the taper with the back trucks / wheels poking out, but I did find overall the slightly wider trucks were more stable on the Blue Meanie I have, with 159s.  Given there is no option in that size in Ace, as you said, going with the AF1 55s at 8.5+ (washers on the inside) fits better than 9- (washers on the outside), so it should work well, especially if you have slightly wider wheels that stick out a bit.

My normal setup is around the 8.38 to 8.5 deck on 149s with washers on the inside and classic full wheels, which sit nicely on the Blue Meanie when positioned above it to check it out too.

Given mine was already well used when I got it, I was almost tempted to shave the shoulders down a bit so it was more like a shaped 8.5 board, but it works well how it is, from the couple of skates I have had on it.

I used two washers inside and ride 54mm conical fulls. They look great on that deck and I should be able to skate it tomorrow. I'll report back how it feels.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Oaf on September 08, 2021, 09:15:18 PM
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Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.
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ishod
gewher
busenitz

keep it going

100% unrideable combination.  These are similar,

Chima
Huf
Zion
Kwalks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 08, 2021, 10:48:53 PM
Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.

That's because Thunders suck.

Not to derail the thread, but I can't imagine a company that has been in bid'ness for how many years, and they still can't figure out how to make industry standard sized trucks, such that it causes multi-post consternation over which size to ride. Different is one thing. Stupid is another. Lot of turboclown going on over at Ace, IMHO.

But anyway, the 8.25/32/14.38...that is the DLX shape (to bring it back on topic).   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: HowMakeBoardFlip on September 09, 2021, 01:50:15 AM
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Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.
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That's because Thunders suck.

Not to derail the thread, but I can't imagine a company that has been in bid'ness for how many years, and they still can't figure out how to make industry standard sized trucks, such that it causes multi-post consternation over which size to ride. Different is one thing. Stupid is another. Lot of turboclown going on over at Ace, IMHO.

But anyway, the 8.25/32/14.38...that is the DLX shape (to bring it back on topic).

Agreed on that being the GOAT shape, glad DLX churns em out pretty regularly so I don't have to think too much every time I pick up a new one.

What trucks are you running out of curiosity? I've been on Indy's basically my whole skate "career" out of habit (+ change is scary), no complaints but figure it's probably time to try something else out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 09, 2021, 06:11:38 AM
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Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.
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That's because Thunders suck.

Not to derail the thread, but I can't imagine a company that has been in bid'ness for how many years, and they still can't figure out how to make industry standard sized trucks, such that it causes multi-post consternation over which size to ride. Different is one thing. Stupid is another. Lot of turboclown going on over at Ace, IMHO.

But anyway, the 8.25/32/14.38...that is the DLX shape (to bring it back on topic).
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Agreed on that being the GOAT shape, glad DLX churns em out pretty regularly so I don't have to think too much every time I pick up a new one.

What trucks are you running out of curiosity? I've been on Indy's basically my whole skate "career" out of habit (+ change is scary), no complaints but figure it's probably time to try something else out.

Indy Ti 144s.

I’ve tried Venture, Thunder, and both incarnations of Ace. And yeah, Indys. That’s where it’s at.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 09, 2021, 09:47:38 AM
Skated the Blue Meanie with Af1 55s for about two hours today. Took some time to get used to since I've skated only 14.25 and under wb decks. After an hour everything felt so good,. Very stable, quick and responsive turning, I could flip my deck just like before. Only small ramps felt kinda weird but I usually skate bigger ramps anyway. I never really like shaped boards before but something felt so right with this setup. I think the deck's length might have something to do with it. Great, great deck with Aces at least. Definitely would get it again.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on September 09, 2021, 04:46:01 PM
Skated the Blue Meanie with Af1 55s for about two hours today. Took some time to get used to since I've skated only 14.25 and under wb decks. After an hour everything felt so good,. Very stable, quick and responsive turning, I could flip my deck just like before. Only small ramps felt kinda weird but I usually skate bigger ramps anyway. I never really like shaped boards before but something felt so right with this setup. I think the deck's length might have something to do with it. Great, great deck with Aces at least. Definitely would get it again.

Yeah, sweet!

So good when you find something that works like that too.

People I know have been enjoying riding their AF1 trucks and the felt good having a few laps round the park on their boards too, so I know what you are meaning.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 10, 2021, 04:05:08 AM
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Skated the Blue Meanie with Af1 55s for about two hours today. Took some time to get used to since I've skated only 14.25 and under wb decks. After an hour everything felt so good,. Very stable, quick and responsive turning, I could flip my deck just like before. Only small ramps felt kinda weird but I usually skate bigger ramps anyway. I never really like shaped boards before but something felt so right with this setup. I think the deck's length might have something to do with it. Great, great deck with Aces at least. Definitely would get it again.
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Yeah, sweet!

So good when you find something that works like that too.

People I know have been enjoying riding their AF1 trucks and the felt good having a few laps round the park on their boards too, so I know what you are meaning.

It feels awesome when your setup works super well, it's almost like playing a video game with great and snappy controls. I'm curious to try a 14.5 or 15" wheelbase now to find that perfect setup. Or then it is this one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 12, 2021, 07:02:31 PM
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Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.
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That's because Thunders suck.

Not to derail the thread, but I can't imagine a company that has been in bid'ness for how many years, and they still can't figure out how to make industry standard sized trucks, such that it causes multi-post consternation over which size to ride. Different is one thing. Stupid is another. Lot of turboclown going on over at Ace, IMHO.

But anyway, the 8.25/32/14.38...that is the DLX shape (to bring it back on topic).
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Agreed on that being the GOAT shape, glad DLX churns em out pretty regularly so I don't have to think too much every time I pick up a new one.

I recently stood on the 8.75" Classic eagle. I normally ride the 8.25/14.38 shape, but I really liked the 8.75 Eagle, despite the fact that it was a boat. Then I realized why; it's basically the exact same shape as the 8.25, but just bigger. To that end, I'd love to see DLX produce that shape (e.g. the 8.25) in other width/wheelbases, too. 

Also, I have Blue Meanie coming this week. Way bigger than I normally ride, but it seemed like something fun to try.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on September 13, 2021, 07:19:01 AM
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Anyone else here think it's a bit odd (putting it politely) that most DLX decks (with wheelbases above 14.25") don't match the geometry of Thunder trucks? For example Thunder trucks on an Ishod 8.3 TT skates like shit and almost impossible to manual compared to when paired with Indys or Ace.
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That's because Thunders suck.

Not to derail the thread, but I can't imagine a company that has been in bid'ness for how many years, and they still can't figure out how to make industry standard sized trucks, such that it causes multi-post consternation over which size to ride. Different is one thing. Stupid is another. Lot of turboclown going on over at Ace, IMHO.

But anyway, the 8.25/32/14.38...that is the DLX shape (to bring it back on topic).
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Agreed on that being the GOAT shape, glad DLX churns em out pretty regularly so I don't have to think too much every time I pick up a new one.
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I recently stood on the 8.75" Classic eagle. I normally ride the 8.25/14.38 shape, but I really liked the 8.75 Eagle, despite the fact that it was a boat. Then I realized why; it's basically the exact same shape as the 8.25, but just bigger. To that end, I'd love to see DLX produce that shape (e.g. the 8.25) in other width/wheelbases, too. 

Also, I have Blue Meanie coming this week. Way bigger than I normally ride, but it seemed like something fun to try.

I rode pretty much only 14.25 and 14.375wb and then jumped to that 8.75 shaped eagle. I could definitely feel the jump in wb but didn't bother me at all. I think the board's shape helps alot how it feels. Still, we're all different in size and it might not work for all.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 05, 2021, 05:41:29 PM

I recently stood on the 8.75" Classic eagle. I normally ride the 8.25/14.38 shape, but I really liked the 8.75 Eagle, despite the fact that it was a boat. Then I realized why; it's basically the exact same shape as the 8.25, but just bigger. To that end, I'd love to see DLX produce that shape (e.g. the 8.25) in other width/wheelbases, too. 

Also, I have Blue Meanie coming this week. Way bigger than I normally ride, but it seemed like something fun to try.


Did you set up the Blue Meanie yet?

If so how did it feel?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 05, 2021, 06:28:08 PM
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I recently stood on the 8.75" Classic eagle. I normally ride the 8.25/14.38 shape, but I really liked the 8.75 Eagle, despite the fact that it was a boat. Then I realized why; it's basically the exact same shape as the 8.25, but just bigger. To that end, I'd love to see DLX produce that shape (e.g. the 8.25) in other width/wheelbases, too. 

Also, I have Blue Meanie coming this week. Way bigger than I normally ride, but it seemed like something fun to try.
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Did you set up the Blue Meanie yet?

If so how did it feel?

I rode it for about two days and then gave it to a friend. It was fun, but I liked my popsicle a lot more.

Unrelated: I was in a Vans store last week. Was peaking the decks while getting shoes. They had an “8.28” Mason eyes deck. It had the 8.28 sticker on it. However, it was CLEARLY the 8.25/14.38 shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on October 06, 2021, 10:06:05 PM
Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 07, 2021, 03:18:57 AM
Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.


The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on October 07, 2021, 10:11:51 AM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?

Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on October 07, 2021, 11:01:21 AM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot

The 8.38” Full is so nice. It does feel long but I got along really well with the one I had. Still have one new in my stack of decks. I’ve come to the conclusion that shorter boards really aren’t for me even though they are more manageable in many ways. I like the stability of a longer deck. My current Polar P2 feels too sketchy and it’s not abnormally short just a tad short for my taste.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 07, 2021, 12:05:44 PM
The full 8.18 and Full 8.25SE were my faves.

The Full 8.25SE lowpro II, now that was something special.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on October 07, 2021, 12:52:14 PM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot
I have an 8.25 full se real and it measures as 8 3 all the way thru. I thought it looked bigger than the other 8.25 boards I have so I measured it and low and behold it was 8.3. Everything else was spot on tho. 32 length and 14.25 wb.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 07, 2021, 01:28:50 PM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot
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I have an 8.25 full se real and it measures as 8 3 all the way thru. I thought it looked bigger than the other 8.25 boards I have so I measured it and low and behold it was 8.3. Everything else was spot on tho. 32 length and 14.25 wb.



3 of the 5 - 8.25SE FULLs I rode were actually 8.3 (which is why I loved that shape so).

I'd ride the 8.18 full if they still made it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on October 07, 2021, 03:56:40 PM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot
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The 8.38” Full is so nice. It does feel long but I got along really well with the one I had. Still have one new in my stack of decks. I’ve come to the conclusion that shorter boards really aren’t for me even though they are more manageable in many ways. I like the stability of a longer deck. My current Polar P2 feels too sketchy and it’s not abnormally short just a tad short for my taste.

I like the longer wheelbases myself. 14.5 is the sweet spot. More stability. For some reason, 360 flips work way better with a long wheelbase. I just skated a 14.25 wheelbase and everything works perfect, except 360 flips. That trick is such a struggle for me with a shorter wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 07, 2021, 05:51:41 PM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot
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The 8.38” Full is so nice. It does feel long but I got along really well with the one I had. Still have one new in my stack of decks. I’ve come to the conclusion that shorter boards really aren’t for me even though they are more manageable in many ways. I like the stability of a longer deck. My current Polar P2 feels too sketchy and it’s not abnormally short just a tad short for my taste.
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I like the longer wheelbases myself. 14.5 is the sweet spot. More stability. For some reason, 360 flips work way better with a long wheelbase. I just skated a 14.25 wheelbase and everything works perfect, except 360 flips. That trick is such a struggle for me with a shorter wheelbase

That is why the normal 8.38 boards with 14.5 wb and 32.25 length are my go to, as I can deal with the shape easily enough and still have a good wheelbase.

The older 8.38 FULL which I still have a box of and another box of 8.5 FULL all have 14.6 + wheelbases, so they are definitely longer again.

If you were in AU I would be happy to share.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 07, 2021, 07:54:52 PM
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Anyone know what’s up with the Full Shapes? I know they’re making the Full- SE shapes, but I haven’t seen any “Full” shapes.

I’m guessing it has to do with the wheelbases? Drilling multiple decks at a time with the same wheelbases, but shaping them differently must save money. Hopefully since production is starting to get back to normal, we’ll see more soon.
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The trend is going more towards shorter wheelbased decks, so I would say the original FULL shapes might be few and far between now.

There might have been one or two in the last couple of catalog listings, maybe an 8.25 Full and I seem to recall an 8 or something small, but apart from that, not really anything.

I found the bigger FULL boards really good, wide long kicks, longer wheelbases, very big boards overall, but as said, the trend is going more towards shorter wheelbases so they introduced the Full SE (Short edition) and they are more popular.

At least the 8.38 and 8.5 SE which are still fairly common have 14.38 wb and are 32.25 long.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



What size were you after?
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Yeah, I’ve noticed that trend. Really hope they bring them back.

I want an 8.38 Full. I might have to settle soon and grab a 8.38 or 8.5 Full SE and give it a shot
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The 8.38” Full is so nice. It does feel long but I got along really well with the one I had. Still have one new in my stack of decks. I’ve come to the conclusion that shorter boards really aren’t for me even though they are more manageable in many ways. I like the stability of a longer deck. My current Polar P2 feels too sketchy and it’s not abnormally short just a tad short for my taste.
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I like the longer wheelbases myself. 14.5 is the sweet spot. More stability. For some reason, 360 flips work way better with a long wheelbase. I just skated a 14.25 wheelbase and everything works perfect, except 360 flips. That trick is such a struggle for me with a shorter wheelbase
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That is why the normal 8.38 boards with 14.5 wb and 32.25 length are my go to, as I can deal with the shape easily enough and still have a good wheelbase.

The older 8.38 FULL which I still have a box of and another box of 8.5 FULL all have 14.6 + wheelbases, so they are definitely longer again.

If you were in AU I would be happy to share.

I was a fan of the 8.5 Full for bigger transition. I've since switched over to the 8.75 shape (same 14.6 WB that the 8.5 full had), but I am running 159s on that...and I kind of like 149s more (8.25 with 144s is my street board).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 07, 2021, 09:25:14 PM

I was a fan of the 8.5 Full for bigger transition. I've since switched over to the 8.75 shape (same 14.6 WB that the 8.5 full had), but I am running 159s on that...and I kind of like 149s more (8.25 with 144s is my street board).

Those 8.75s are such a solid board - I have a few second hand white eagles from people, which are a little more nimble than the 9" orange eagles but way more stable than the other smaller boards like the ones I usually ride in 8.38 or 8.5 with 149s too.

Did you mean you have tried 149s on it, or you would like to try them on it?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 07, 2021, 11:29:40 PM
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I was a fan of the 8.5 Full for bigger transition. I've since switched over to the 8.75 shape (same 14.6 WB that the 8.5 full had), but I am running 159s on that...and I kind of like 149s more (8.25 with 144s is my street board).
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Those 8.75s are such a solid board - I have a few second hand white eagles from people, which are a little more nimble than the 9" orange eagles but way more stable than the other smaller boards like the ones I usually ride in 8.38 or 8.5 with 149s too.

Did you mean you have tried 149s on it, or you would like to try them on it?

It's been awhile since I rode an 8.5 full. That said, I think I'd rather be riding an 8.5/14.6 with 149s than an 8.75/14.6 with 159s. The 8.75 is a fun board, though. Every once in awhile I'll break it out for a street session, and despite being a boat, it feels really good when you hit stuff perfect on it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 08, 2021, 02:07:07 AM
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I was a fan of the 8.5 Full for bigger transition. I've since switched over to the 8.75 shape (same 14.6 WB that the 8.5 full had), but I am running 159s on that...and I kind of like 149s more (8.25 with 144s is my street board).
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Those 8.75s are such a solid board - I have a few second hand white eagles from people, which are a little more nimble than the 9" orange eagles but way more stable than the other smaller boards like the ones I usually ride in 8.38 or 8.5 with 149s too.

Did you mean you have tried 149s on it, or you would like to try them on it?
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It's been awhile since I rode an 8.5 full. That said, I think I'd rather be riding an 8.5/14.6 with 149s than an 8.75/14.6 with 159s. The 8.75 is a fun board, though. Every once in awhile I'll break it out for a street session, and despite being a boat, it feels really good when you hit stuff perfect on it.

Ah yeah, got it now.

After trying out quite a few different options in between, I went up from 8.125 black eagle on 139s (then 144s) to now being on the 8.38 olive eagle on 149s, so that is a nice slightly wider but still nimble setup and one I know will not be out of stock so I kept skating that size and shape, especially compared to the bigger feeling 8.38 Full or 8.5 Full which I have 60mm classics on for a go fast board, but have tucked the rest away in case I need a retirement board package, so to speak. 

Funny that as soon as they stopped production on all of those, I stopped skating them for the most part, because I knew if or when I ran out, I doubt I could find any more.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 08, 2021, 07:09:43 AM
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I was a fan of the 8.5 Full for bigger transition. I've since switched over to the 8.75 shape (same 14.6 WB that the 8.5 full had), but I am running 159s on that...and I kind of like 149s more (8.25 with 144s is my street board).
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Those 8.75s are such a solid board - I have a few second hand white eagles from people, which are a little more nimble than the 9" orange eagles but way more stable than the other smaller boards like the ones I usually ride in 8.38 or 8.5 with 149s too.

Did you mean you have tried 149s on it, or you would like to try them on it?
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It's been awhile since I rode an 8.5 full. That said, I think I'd rather be riding an 8.5/14.6 with 149s than an 8.75/14.6 with 159s. The 8.75 is a fun board, though. Every once in awhile I'll break it out for a street session, and despite being a boat, it feels really good when you hit stuff perfect on it.
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Ah yeah, got it now.

After trying out quite a few different options in between, I went up from 8.125 black eagle on 139s (then 144s) to now being on the 8.38 olive eagle on 149s, so that is a nice slightly wider but still nimble setup and one I know will not be out of stock so I kept skating that size and shape, especially compared to the bigger feeling 8.38 Full or 8.5 Full which I have 60mm classics on for a go fast board, but have tucked the rest away in case I need a retirement board package, so to speak. 

Funny that as soon as they stopped production on all of those, I stopped skating them for the most part, because I knew if or when I ran out, I doubt I could find any more.

Talk to me about the 8.125 eagle. I had one of those a long time ago. I remember the tail being longer than almost any other DLX deck, coming in at close to 8.6/8.7. Is my memory wrong, or is that true? Also, is the 8.125 eagle the same dimensions as the other 8.12/31.32 (e.g. Curb Riot) shapes? I have not taken as close a look at the sub 8.25 decks as I should.

The 8.38/14.5 is nice, too. The nose/tail are tad too rounded for me (compared to the 8.25 or the 8.75), but it does ride nice. I kind of trip out on decks that are half-way between standard truck sizes. Like, the which-one-do-I-put-on madness ensues.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 08, 2021, 01:21:50 PM

Talk to me about the 8.125 eagle. I had one of those a long time ago. I remember the tail being longer than almost any other DLX deck, coming in at close to 8.6/8.7. Is my memory wrong, or is that true? Also, is the 8.125 eagle the same dimensions as the other 8.12/31.32 (e.g. Curb Riot) shapes? I have not taken as close a look at the sub 8.25 decks as I should.

The 8.38/14.5 is nice, too. The nose/tail are tad too rounded for me (compared to the 8.25 or the 8.75), but it does ride nice. I kind of trip out on decks that are half-way between standard truck sizes. Like, the which-one-do-I-put-on madness ensues.

Sometimes I wonder what was going on with older setups I had been on for ages, like the 8.125 and had a number of 8.18 before that, which are a slightly smaller version of the 8.25 but the reality is being more into transition and having the deck last as long as possible, the longer tails were exactly what I wanted.

The 8.125 x 32 with a 14.25 wheelbase allowed for, as you said, the longest tail of all DLX shapes, about 6.8" but overall that setup was very much still an 8" with a better shape (on 139s), when compared to the bigger boards - 8.25 in DLX shapes are way more like 8.3+ for other brands and always worked better with 149s, all before 144s came out.

Those shorter 8.12 and 8.28 and whatever other shapes now didn't even register on the interest list for me, not back then and not now either, but that is not to say that they aren't great for the shorter skaters out there, of which there are lots. I recall getting one and passing it on after the first session - way too small (short) for me.

Re truck sizes, I like the wheels to be to the same line as the deck, so 144s on 8.125 worked well, similarly 149s work perfectly on 8.38 DLX ( which is more like 8.5 anyway) so no magic carpet rides here.

That is why I would say the 8.25 is about the perfect all rounder, as I do have a couple set up - one on 144s, one on 149s, which were second hand from others and I can understand the attraction - they are great boards.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on October 08, 2021, 01:53:17 PM
Not sure if BA is being serious, but he mentions testing a new board on his IG. Is DLX coming out with something like a Pop Secret type deck?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUxulHOpw5W/?utm_medium=copy_link

Edit: Damn he took down the post and I didn't screenshot it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on October 08, 2021, 02:31:52 PM
Maybe they're making Heavyweights again...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on October 09, 2021, 12:03:47 AM
Man, I miss 8.06 Full shapes.
Hope they will return.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 09, 2021, 02:54:31 AM


For @Sedition

This one I had meant to post a while back, when there was talk about the size stickers, but for whatever reason I hadn't posted, or the pics were blurry or whatever, but today I had the time and inclination to take more pics again and post this:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CUzCXyXlELu/


DLXSF deck sticker variations

Over the years DLXSF has had some of the most easily recognisable stickers on their decks, from the first sort with just the width, then the width and wheelbase, then width wheelbase and length, etc. I could have taken pics of all the sizes and shapes I have, but would run out of frames, so just doing the 8.5 for now.

The latest ones (not shown) also have something along the lines of "When you're done, pass it on" but not those words exactly, mainly to encourage people to pass on their old product to those who need it.

The main thing with the dimension stickers is to show the options in the board shapes too, with the 8.5 having a few options, as per the pics, one a shorter board, one a good size medium length and one with a longer wheelbase to keep everyone happy. The other interesting thing to note is all three decks are pressed differently, so the wheelbase matches the concave perfectly in each, rather than just having one mold for all and having lots of flat after the bolts on the shorter one, to none on the longer one.

As much as I prefer the 8.38 size and shape nowdays, I have had quite a few of all of these over the years too, which have been good for different things, eg short one for street, medium for an all rounder and long for big ramp (also preferred by the vert guys I know).

As the emerging trend is towards shorter wheelbases, the last one is most likely not going to be in production much, if at all, with another even shorter one out now for Real in the current catalog, with a 14.0 wheelbase and 31.75 length.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on October 09, 2021, 08:04:07 AM
With 8.06 full not being produced in last couple of seasons my option was regular DLX 8.06 with 14.38 wheelbase.
Those are also very nice shapes, bit tapered nose and tail, tail is bit longer than on full shape and wheelbase is bit shorter. Overall deck is like 2mm shorter than full 8.06 shape.
By the way, I discovered that DGK 8.06 shapes are completely same as DLX regular 8.06 with 14.38 wheelbase (both produced by BBS).
I like long and narrow decks, I had BBS produced Sk8mafia that was 7.8 with 14.44 wheelbase and 32 overall length, that shape was awesome.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 09, 2021, 08:19:57 AM
As the emerging trend is towards shorter wheelbases, the last one is most likely not going to be in production much, if at all, with another even shorter one out now for Real in the current catalog, with a 14.0 wheelbase and 31.75 length.

I have not seen one of these in person yet. It seems like without dropping length, these things would have abnormally long nose/tails.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 09, 2021, 04:19:07 PM
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As the emerging trend is towards shorter wheelbases, the last one is most likely not going to be in production much, if at all, with another even shorter one out now for Real in the current catalog, with a 14.0 wheelbase and 31.75 length.
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I have not seen one of these in person yet. It seems like without dropping length, these things would have abnormally long nose/tails.

To break down the dimensions, a 31.75 long deck with a 14 wheelbase has about a 7" nose and 6.5" tail, which is pretty much standard, give or take a bit less length in nose and a bit more in the tail, eg 6.9 nose and 6.6 tail which would still skate pretty well.

The blue eagle 8.5 short length of the main ones has a slightly shorter nose than that at 6.875 and tail at 6.5 whereas the slightly longer 32.25 length with 14.38 wb has a 7" nose and 6.5" tail, same as the above size with 14.0" wb.

The standard DLX 8.25 x 32 has 14.38 wb with 6.87 nose and 6.5 tail, for reference.


I get what you are saying though, as I prefer slightly longer tails, but one Alien Workshop deck that was 32.25 long with a 14.1 wheelbase had a very long nose and tail for what I was used to, which put me off and made everything different.  Passed that one on to someone else after a couple of sessions.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MOE SYZLAK on October 09, 2021, 08:23:18 PM
With 8.06 full not being produced in last couple of seasons my option was regular DLX 8.06 with 14.38 wheelbase.
Those are also very nice shapes, bit tapered nose and tail, tail is bit longer than on full shape and wheelbase is bit shorter. Overall deck is like 2mm shorter than full 8.06 shape.
By the way, I discovered that DGK 8.06 shapes are completely same as DLX regular 8.06 with 14.38 wheelbase (both produced by BBS).
I like long and narrow decks, I had BBS produced Sk8mafia that was 7.8 with 14.44 wheelbase and 32 overall length, that shape was awesome.
I’m also bummed that DLX isn’t making the 8.06 full anymore. That was my go to. I’ve been riding 8.0 Alltimers the last few boards  and the shape is pretty close to the DLX shape I liked. The wood is great and skating a Sablone board is pretty tight too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MaXX_I-D on October 09, 2021, 09:27:01 PM
Has anyone skated an Ishod 8.0 or 8.25 twin tail and a deck with a 14.38 wb? They’re supposed to be a 14.3 and 14.33 wb so I was wondering if there was actually a noticeable difference.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on October 10, 2021, 12:31:03 AM
Anyone know the nose/tail length of the 8.28 shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 10, 2021, 03:07:35 AM
Anyone know the nose/tail length of the 8.28 shape?

Pretty sure both the nose and tail are longer than these dimensions as listed on Tactics, but not by much.

Maybe more like 6.825 nose and 6.5 tail on the one I had I think, but still fairly normal all up.

https://www.tactics.com/real/harry-lintell-oval-828-skateboard-deck/brown

https://www.tactics.com/real/mason-eyes-828-skateboard-deck

WIDTH (IN):   8.28
LENGTH (IN):   31.7
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.125
NOSE (IN):   6.75
TAIL (IN):   6.375

Those dimesions don't add up to the length correctly anyway, short .2 all up.

Trucks are 4.25 wheelbase 14.125, nose 6.75 and tail at 6.375 adds up to 31.5 total, so a tail at 6.575 adds up to 31.7 as stated.

I can measure the one I still have (not here right now) and correct those numbers as needed.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on October 10, 2021, 03:11:56 AM
Anyone know the nose/tail length of the 8.28 shape?

Best webshop that lists all deck dimensions is r-fskate.com from Japan, they list measurements in metric.

Couple listings for 8.28 shape
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017391
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https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017393

According to that site tail is around 6.4 and nose around 6.8 for Mason 8.28 shape.
There could be slight differences between same shapes based on deck location in stack.
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Post by: Woodshop on October 10, 2021, 03:26:05 AM
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Best webshop that lists all deck dimensions is r-fskate.com from Japan, they list measurements in metric.

Couple listings for 8.28 shape
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017391
or
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017393

According to that site tail is around 6.4 and nose around 6.8 for Mason 8.28 shape.
There could be slight differences between same shapes based on deck location in stack.


Thanks for that shop link!


I need to keep that shop site in the quick links as they are so good with dimensions, pics and info - seen boards there before but never remembered to go back and check.

So their measurements equal 6.88" nose and 6.38" tail, which add up correctly to 31.7" total length and would definitely have been too short for my liking, which is why I would have passed it on.

Those guys who skate that shape love it though, so I can understand how that could be good for the shorter street skater.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on October 10, 2021, 03:38:56 AM
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Best webshop that lists all deck dimensions is r-fskate.com from Japan, they list measurements in metric.

Couple listings for 8.28 shape
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017391
or
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017393

According to that site tail is around 6.4 and nose around 6.8 for Mason 8.28 shape.
There could be slight differences between same shapes based on deck location in stack.
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Thanks for that shop link!


I need to keep that shop site in the quick links as they are so good with dimensions, pics and info - seen boards there before but never remembered to go back and check.

So their measurements equal 6.88" nose and 6.38" tail, which add up correctly to 31.7" total length and would definitely have been too short for my liking, which is why I would have passed it on.

Those guys who skate that shape love it though, so I can understand how that could be good for the shorter street skater.

Wow they even do concave depth amazing.

The most Japanese thing I've ever seen and I love it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 08:24:56 AM
Anyone know the nose/tail length of the 8.28 shape?

I have one. My measurements (with a ruler, on top of deck, which did NOT bend with curve of tail/nose):

Tail: 6.43
Nose: 6.86

Measured with a tailor's measure tape, from center of baseplate (e.g. mounted truck) to end (e.g. effective length), and did bend with tail/nose:

Tail: 6.187
Nose: 6.687

Also, Tactics tech specs can not be trusted. At all. It is often grossly inaccurate
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 08:25:50 AM
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I have one. My measurements (with a ruler, on top of deck, which did NOT bend with curve of tail):

Tail: 6.43
Nose: 6.86

Measured with a tailor's measure tape, from center of baseplate (e.g. mounted truck) on bottom of deck, to the end (e.g. effective length):

Tail: 6.187
Nose: 6.687

Also, Tactics tech specs can not be trusted. At all. It is often grossly inaccurate.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 10, 2021, 02:28:29 PM
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Best webshop that lists all deck dimensions is r-fskate.com from Japan, they list measurements in metric.

Couple listings for 8.28 shape
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017391
or
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017393

According to that site tail is around 6.4 and nose around 6.8 for Mason 8.28 shape.
There could be slight differences between same shapes based on deck location in stack.
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Thanks for that shop link!


I need to keep that shop site in the quick links as they are so good with dimensions, pics and info - seen boards there before but never remembered to go back and check.

So their measurements equal 6.88" nose and 6.38" tail, which add up correctly to 31.7" total length and would definitely have been too short for my liking, which is why I would have passed it on.

Those guys who skate that shape love it though, so I can understand how that could be good for the shorter street skater.
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Wow they even do concave depth amazing.

The most Japanese thing I've ever seen and I love it

How do I get this site to be in English?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 10, 2021, 02:31:22 PM
Are the Full SE and Manderson the only DLX that are 8.25 or 8.38 with a 14.25? I know the black Eagle is 14.25 and the 8.5’s are as well. I believe the black eagle is longer than the 8.5 right?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 02:58:47 PM
Are the Full SE and Manderson the only DLX that are 8.25 or 8.38 with a 14.25? I know the black Eagle is 14.25 and the 8.5’s are as well. I believe the black eagle is longer than the 8.5 right?

Blk eagle IS longer than the 8.5s. The 8.4 comes in closer to 8.25 than 8.4. That, also, has a 14.25.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 10, 2021, 04:00:18 PM

How do I get this site to be in English?

Both Chrome and the Microsoft browser come up with a translate option, on my computer.

Not sure if this will still come up on another browser or on a mobile though.



Are the Full SE and Manderson the only DLX that are 8.25 or 8.38 with a 14.25? I know the black Eagle is 14.25 and the 8.5’s are as well. I believe the black eagle is longer than the 8.5 right?

DLX boards with 14.25 wb:

8.125 x 32 black eagle and other graphics in that shape

8.5 x 31.85 blue eagle and most graphics in the 8.5 size (but there is a bigger 8.5 too)

8.4 x 32 (assorted graphics from all brands)

8.38 x 32 (Manderson shape)

8.12 x 31.32 (assorted graphics)

8.75 x 31.75 (new shape AH board)

8.25 x 32 Full SE shape

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on October 10, 2021, 05:58:02 PM
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Best webshop that lists all deck dimensions is r-fskate.com from Japan, they list measurements in metric.

Couple listings for 8.28 shape
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017391
or
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017393

According to that site tail is around 6.4 and nose around 6.8 for Mason 8.28 shape.
There could be slight differences between same shapes based on deck location in stack.
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Thanks for that shop link!


I need to keep that shop site in the quick links as they are so good with dimensions, pics and info - seen boards there before but never remembered to go back and check.

So their measurements equal 6.88" nose and 6.38" tail, which add up correctly to 31.7" total length and would definitely have been too short for my liking, which is why I would have passed it on.

Those guys who skate that shape love it though, so I can understand how that could be good for the shorter street skater.

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I have one. My measurements (with a ruler, on top of deck, which did NOT bend with curve of tail/nose):

Tail: 6.43
Nose: 6.86

Measured with a tailor's measure tape, from center of baseplate (e.g. mounted truck) to end (e.g. effective length), and did bend with tail/nose:

Tail: 6.187
Nose: 6.687

Also, Tactics tech specs can not be trusted. At all. It is often grossly inaccurate.


Thank you all! I was thinking of setting this up with thunders but the tail seems kind of short
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 10, 2021, 06:20:23 PM
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Best webshop that lists all deck dimensions is r-fskate.com from Japan, they list measurements in metric.

Couple listings for 8.28 shape
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017391
or
https://r-fskate.com/shopdetail/000000017393

According to that site tail is around 6.4 and nose around 6.8 for Mason 8.28 shape.
There could be slight differences between same shapes based on deck location in stack.
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Thanks for that shop link!


I need to keep that shop site in the quick links as they are so good with dimensions, pics and info - seen boards there before but never remembered to go back and check.

So their measurements equal 6.88" nose and 6.38" tail, which add up correctly to 31.7" total length and would definitely have been too short for my liking, which is why I would have passed it on.

Those guys who skate that shape love it though, so I can understand how that could be good for the shorter street skater.
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Anyone know the nose/tail length of the 8.28 shape?
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I have one. My measurements (with a ruler, on top of deck, which did NOT bend with curve of tail/nose):

Tail: 6.43
Nose: 6.86

Measured with a tailor's measure tape, from center of baseplate (e.g. mounted truck) to end (e.g. effective length), and did bend with tail/nose:

Tail: 6.187
Nose: 6.687

Also, Tactics tech specs can not be trusted. At all. It is often grossly inaccurate.
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Thank you all! I was thinking of setting this up with thunders but the tail seems kind of short

It’s weird.  The tail is just a TINY bit shorter than my usual 8.25/14.38 I ride (we are talking like 2 16ths of an inch), but I can TOTALLY notice it…mostly on any blunt variation.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 10, 2021, 07:27:15 PM

It’s weird.  The tail is just a TINY bit shorter than my usual 8.25/14.38 I ride (we are talking like 2 16ths of an inch), but I can TOTALLY notice it…mostly on any blunt variation.

That is exactly where I was feeling it too.

Blunt and ollie to tail variations just didn't work the same with shorter tails, even if it was only a tiny little bit shorter.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on October 12, 2021, 11:28:52 AM
I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 12, 2021, 03:25:40 PM
I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.

Shapes will often get released every second drop, if not every drop, just to provide maximum coverage for the less popular shapes, so that short 8.12 size might be one of those.

I know there were a number of boards from older drops still around, so doing the usual 8.12 search might come up with something.

There are a couple of weird 8.12 listed on the Real catalog, so not sure if they are the longer 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb or shorter - I am going to go with the longer versions, as a few sites have them at 32 length, but at least the red Real board is listed as those shorter dimensions, so check for that one.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/22-rs-sm21-cat-carryover-classic-ovals.jpg)



DLX is really good with getting back to people, so even get on the DLXSF.COM website and use the "Hit us up" in the top right corner to ask them about that shape.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on October 12, 2021, 10:25:50 PM
Appreciate the info, thanks! Lets see if I can find some older drops around, I habe been looking for that red one actually. My Main concern was that those Boards with 8.12 width are currently listed as 14.25 wb which got me concerned. I will hit up dlx
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on October 12, 2021, 11:00:01 PM
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It’s weird.  The tail is just a TINY bit shorter than my usual 8.25/14.38 I ride (we are talking like 2 16ths of an inch), but I can TOTALLY notice it…mostly on any blunt variation.
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That is exactly where I was feeling it too.

Blunt and ollie to tail variations just didn't work the same with shorter tails, even if it was only a tiny little bit shorter.

I'm working on tail slides now and this is my main concern lol. I might stick to the 8.38 shape and just deal with the extra length
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 17, 2021, 03:15:22 AM
For all those people missing the FULL shapes, I had a look back through older catalogs and this one might be the winner for the most FULL shapes of almost all sizes, but also might be the last catalog with any at all.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2020-drop-1/


There are too many good ones to list, so I will just leave these two, which were more unique shapes that I don't think I have seen again before or after, the Evan 9.1 and Robbie Russo 8.75 sort of an egg.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring20/grimple-stix-evan-smith-decks.jpg)

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring20/ah-spr20d1-07.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on October 28, 2021, 11:10:12 PM
Anyone know if the 8.4 and 8.5 shapes are any different outside of the 0.2 inches in length? The 8.5 measured super close to a 8.4 last I checked so it seems kind of redundant to have both in production
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 29, 2021, 12:23:46 AM
Anyone know if the 8.4 and 8.5 shapes are any different outside of the 0.2 inches in length? The 8.5 measured super close to a 8.4 last I checked so it seems kind of redundant to have both in production

A couple of things to note, apart from the fairly common assessment that some 8.5 width decks are not actually 8.5 wide, as follows:

The 8.4 is true to size in the boards I have, at 32 long with 14.25 wheelbase and really good sized kicks and a decent straight shape, staying 8.4 right through and rounded kicks.

The standard 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wheelbase is also a really good shape, slightly bigger than the 8.4 all round (width, length and wheelbase) and definitely an even 8.5 width in every board I have of that size, good shape and normal kicks - a bit more pointy than the other board but still fairly rounded.

The increasingly more common shorter 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wheelbase in every board that I have has also been true 8.5 width, although this is the one most commonly said to be not 8.5 and more like 8.3 wide from others, the board tapering ever so slightly and just felt like the tail was a touch shorter, with the shorter length overall.


People like all three for various reasons, so depending on what you are after, the 8.4 is a really good size and shape overall, ever so slightly more nimble than the shorter 8.5 size with a better shape.  The shorter 8.5 if it is actually more like 8.3 might be more what you are wanting in a slightly narrower board too, but I guess it is just luck of the draw depending on whether you actually get an 8.5 or something not so wide.


There are other shorter versions of DLX boards coming out too, so if you were more keen on wheelbases closer to 14, hold off for a bit and see what else comes out.  Real floral series are already out now, with others following.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 29, 2021, 06:57:37 AM
^ 8.4 has a longer nose than the 8.5 (14.25wb), too.

Also, in my experience, the 8.4 was a tad under 8.4 I've had three of them. All three came in at like 8 5/16ths (8.312).
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Post by: Woodshop on October 30, 2021, 03:48:45 AM
^ 8.4 has a longer nose than the 8.5 (14.25wb), too.

Also, in my experience, the 8.4 was a tad under 8.4 I've had three of them. All three came in at like 8 5/16ths (8.312).


Yeah they are definitely not as wide as the usual 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase, which is a hair under 8.5 anyway.

Kind of funny, but that is just how they are.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 30, 2021, 07:10:06 AM
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^ 8.4 has a longer nose than the 8.5 (14.25wb), too.

Also, in my experience, the 8.4 was a tad under 8.4 I've had three of them. All three came in at like 8 5/16ths (8.312).
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Yeah they are definitely not as wide as the usual 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase, which is a hair under 8.5 anyway.

Kind of funny, but that is just how they are.

I want to like the 8.38s…but I just can’t. Nose/tail a have ever so slight “football” type tapper to them that freaks me out. The 8.25/14.38 is the best deck ever produced in the history of skateboarding (II or III stamped).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 30, 2021, 07:19:08 AM
I’m loving the 8.5 with 14.25, but never see that 8.4 in production. How much smaller are the kicks on the Mason? I dunno what it is about the 8.5 but it flicks and skates better than my normal 8.25 BBS with the same WB and general shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 30, 2021, 07:26:09 AM
I’m loving the 8.5 with 14.25, but never see that 8.4 in production. How much smaller are the kicks on the Mason? I dunno what it is about the 8.5 but it flicks and skates better than my normal 8.25 BBS with the same WB and general shape.

Nose and tail on the 8.28 are like 1/16th shorter than the 8.5/14.25. It's a tiny amount, but I seemed to REALLY notice it on any blunt-type tricks, and on nose/tail slide; tail/nose felt too short to me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 30, 2021, 04:49:26 PM
Just measured my Grant Taylor 8.25x14.25 with the MS Paint looking eagle and it’s 8.3 at the middle and bolts. This was measured with the concave.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 30, 2021, 09:03:12 PM
Just measured my Grant Taylor 8.25x14.25 with the MS Paint looking eagle and it’s 8.3 at the middle and bolts. This was measured with the concave.

It is a funny one.

The 8.5 is not as wide as 8.5 (as others have said) but the 8.25 is often wider than 8.25 from all the 8.25 boards I have had.


I’m loving the 8.5 with 14.25, but never see that 8.4 in production.


There is usually one 8.4 in every other drop nowdays, last one being the Taylor Debris deck, before that Grosso Daily Suck, this current one from AH:


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall21/ah-2021-falld1-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on October 31, 2021, 12:23:32 AM
^ thank you all for the detailed breakdown. I might try the 8.4 at some point. I have one more Krooked 8.5 from earlier this year that I just set up. I impulse bought a 8.28 Harry Lintell deck and love it with indys but the kicks are kinda short for my liking. It's been hard finding a shape that I truly like long term
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on October 31, 2021, 03:05:12 AM
Just measured my Grant Taylor 8.25x14.25 with the MS Paint looking eagle and it’s 8.3 at the middle and bolts. This was measured with the concave.
Yeah I have a real full se that measures 8.3 too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 31, 2021, 03:32:51 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/SJADiHw.jpeg)

8.5x14.25 on the right, Manderson shape on the left.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 31, 2021, 03:44:47 PM
^ thank you all for the detailed breakdown. I might try the 8.4 at some point. I have one more Krooked 8.5 from earlier this year that I just set up. I impulse bought a 8.28 Harry Lintell deck and love it with indys but the kicks are kinda short for my liking. It's been hard finding a shape that I truly like long term


I like the fact that there are so easily accessible options, especially now things seem back to normal with production, the worst thing being finding something that just works but then not being able to get more of them, which affected everyone everywhere.


At least there are options that all work really well on the same width trucks, be it the 8.5 (in any of the length / wb sizes), the longer standard 8.38 board, the shorter standard 8.4 or Krooked Anderson 8.38 (same dimensions) or even some of the Full SE boards (also with decent kicks and shapes) so having a 14.5 wb is one end, going down to 14.25 for most (most common overall), or now down to 14 or just over on a couple of them.

As long as the boards are not completely mis labeled, you pretty much always know what you are getting, going by the catalog information, the respective DLX websites and skate shop info (if you did need to check something) but size and shapes can sometimes be confused along the way.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on October 31, 2021, 03:48:31 PM

8.5x14.25 on the right, Manderson shape on the left.

That's rad!

Do you have the deck side pics as well?

Or which boards are they?


That bigger one looks like the 8.5 x 32.25 shape or even a full board by comparison, but I know the pic can distort some.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 31, 2021, 06:43:59 PM
The one on the left is the standard 8.5x14.25x31.8 and on the right is an 8.25x14.25x32 Manderson shape. The Manderson actually measures 32.2 with the concave and the Anti Hero is dead on 31.8. Manderson is also way steeper and way more square and both kicks and considerably longer. Also FWIW the Manderson WB is a tad longer than 14.25 but not 14.38. The picture was taken at a slight angle but if you level the bolts with something straight you can still really tell.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on November 02, 2021, 11:44:52 AM
I just set up the Blue Meanie with Ace AF1 55s, Spitfire 99A F4 58mm OG Classics and some Real wooden risers. Had a session with it today and god damn. I love it. Heavy pop feel but I like it. Slight magic carpet but not too bad. Turns better with the magic!  ;D Coming from a Polar P2, which I absolutely hated for some reason. Now I'm thinking of snatching up more Blue Meanies. They still seem to be available here in Finland from this recent drop. I've got plenty of decks stacked up though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 02, 2021, 04:28:45 PM
At least it doesn't seem like they will be in short supply, but who knows.

They have been in every catalog since production started back up, so it is just down to how many the local shops order, or how many the local distributor brings in to the country.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 10, 2021, 10:12:51 PM
I see the Real catalog is live, which has some pretty good 8.0 8.25 and 8.5 Full SE boards, along with some other good shapes.


REAL SKATEBOARDS : FALL ’21 DROP 1 CATALOG

https://www.realskateboards.com/


As already posted in other places, this TG board is a one off different shape too.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/08-rs-fall-21-d1-cat-tg-4-real.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 10, 2021, 10:30:08 PM
I tired the new AH 8.75 with 14.25wb. My measurement on WB came in at 14.187. I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I don't like dropping below 14.38, as things start to feel too "cramped." For some reason, I also like the 8.75/14.62, but that is more like a cruiser/mellow sesh/fun board. So, I was really curious to see how wide deck/short wb (e.g. the 8.75/14.25) was going to ride. It was interesting. It felt really nimble for such a wide deck. I was surprised how easy kickflips/nollie flips/etc were for something that...big. The shorter wheelbase def made it more responsive. I liked the more locked-in feel my feet had with a wider deck, too. But, I still couldn't get past the "cramped" feeling that I always get with shorter wheelbases. When I got back on my 8.25, everything was right with the world again.     
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 11, 2021, 01:58:15 AM
The old Full shape 8.25 was really good for me for the few I had, which came out on all three deck brands.  It felt way wider than 8.25 though, with 14.5 wb and 32.2 length, so it was almost the same as the normal 8.38 I am currently riding.

Going to shorter wheelbases was fun for a minute but as you said, I feel cramped and would rather go to a longer wheelbase than shorter I think, but I am also not doing half the things I used to do either.

The current 8.38 and 8.5 Full SE with 14.38 wb are pretty good too, but the 8.25 is only 14.25 wb so that might feel a bit short again.

Crazy how much a few mm makes to muscle memory though.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on November 11, 2021, 08:28:41 AM
for my Venture riders who like DLX wood, what size/shapes do you guys prefer?  i've been riding Quasis for what feels like 3 years and i want to try something different.  i stick to 8.5s, might just grab a classic blue eagle
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 11, 2021, 09:23:32 AM
for my Venture riders who like DLX wood, what size/shapes do you guys prefer?  i've been riding Quasis for what feels like 3 years and i want to try something different.  i stick to 8.5s, might just grab a classic blue eagle

What wheelbase you normally ride?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on November 11, 2021, 09:55:13 AM
Appreciate the info, thanks! Lets see if I can find some older drops around, I habe been looking for that red one actually. My Main concern was that those Boards with 8.12 width are currently listed as 14.25 wb which got me concerned. I will hit up dlx
I have an anti hero in that shape that I set up and did a few kick flips on and didn’t like it with the trucks I had if your looking for that shape still.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on November 11, 2021, 10:02:05 AM
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What wheelbase you normally ride?

14.25
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: user18081971 on November 11, 2021, 10:46:10 AM
I would definitely recommend longer kicks paired with ventures, but my current setup has very short kicks (6.25” tail, 6.5” nose) on cast plates and I am still enjoying it, even with 56’s. So either way I think you’ll enjoy it but a 14.125-14.1875 is perfect to me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hiljentaa on November 11, 2021, 11:25:24 AM
for my Venture riders who like DLX wood, what size/shapes do you guys prefer?  i've been riding Quasis for what feels like 3 years and i want to try something different.  i stick to 8.5s, might just grab a classic blue eagle

I have one of the newer Real tropical 8.06 with 13.9 wb on a set of 5.2 V-Lights and an 8.28 with 14.12 wb on a set of 5.6 with cast baseplates.

I dig both a lot. I think the Blue Eagle on 5.8s or 6.1s with cast plates would be awesome.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MaXX_I-D on November 11, 2021, 11:39:15 AM
for my Venture riders who like DLX wood, what size/shapes do you guys prefer?  i've been riding Quasis for what feels like 3 years and i want to try something different.  i stick to 8.5s, might just grab a classic blue eagle
I have 5.2 Highs on a grimple 8.06 w/ a 14.38 wb. I always felt a bit cramped on a 14.25 and 14.5 felt too heavy.

If you’ve tried a couple wheelbases I’d go off your experience with those.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 11, 2021, 12:51:48 PM
The old Full shape 8.25 was really good for me for the few I had, which came out on all three deck brands.  It felt way wider than 8.25 though, with 14.5 wb and 32.2 length, so it was almost the same as the normal 8.38 I am currently riding.

Going to shorter wheelbases was fun for a minute but as you said, I feel cramped and would rather go to a longer wheelbase than shorter I think, but I am also not doing half the things I used to do either.

The current 8.38 and 8.5 Full SE with 14.38 wb are pretty good too, but the 8.25 is only 14.25 wb so that might feel a bit short again.

Crazy how much a few mm makes to muscle memory though.

Dude. It's wild. From a theoretical standpoint, I would laugh at anyone who said 1/8th of an inch would throw their skating off. But then I ride a 14.25 coming off an 14.38 and it's like night and day. My ollies feel like I am swinging a baseball bat by holding in the middle (e.g. no power), 5-0 & Nose grinds feel unstable like my feet are tied too close together, on transition I often find my front too far over the nose on reentry stuff (nose manual down a tranny is the LAST thing you want to do). Get back on the 14.38...and all is good. Going up to a 14.5 things feel a tad more sluggish, but they don't feel unstable/dangerous. All this, because of 1/8th of fucking inch.   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 11, 2021, 12:55:26 PM
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Yeah, give the 8.5/14.25 a look. That deck is closer to 8.38 than 8.5, though. The 8.4 has 14.25wb, but seems to feel wider than 8.25 to me. There are also a few of the SE decks with 14.25 that might be worth at least standing on.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 11, 2021, 03:23:05 PM
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Yeah, give the 8.5/14.25 a look. That deck is closer to 8.38 than 8.5, though. The 8.4 has 14.25wb, but seems to feel wider than 8.25 to me. There are also a few of the SE decks with 14.25 that might be worth at least standing on.


Since Mike Anderson went from Indy to Venture, his pro board has had a slightly shorter wheelbase (from 14.38 to 14.25) so there are a few good options right there, if not the Manderson shape, at least pretty much the same board in 8.38 x 32, 8.4 x 32 or 8.5 x 31.8 but I found the two longer ones so much better in shape and feel.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 11, 2021, 03:24:42 PM
Just went to check for a Manderson board and I see Krooked has the new catalog up now as well.


KROOKED FALL '21 DROP 1

https://krookedskateboarding.com/



(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall21/kr-fall-21-dr-1-02.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on November 11, 2021, 04:34:59 PM
Didn't see anything about this when I did a search, but:

Considering trying the 8.75" or 8.62" AH eagle, but need to know if the nose is tapered like on the 9". I love a tapered nose and can't deal with the blunt/square style that is en vogue (as wonderful as they may skate).

Any one able to let me know what the nose is like and if one is pointier than the other? Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 11, 2021, 06:38:52 PM
Didn't see anything about this when I did a search, but:

Considering trying the 8.75" or 8.62" AH eagle, but need to know if the nose is tapered like on the 9". I love a tapered nose and can't deal with the blunt/square style that is en vogue (as wonderful as they may skate).

Any one able to let me know what the nose is like and if one is pointier than the other? Thank you in advance.


I have both.  They are the standard DLX shapes but the 8.75 seems a bit more blunt at the nose and tapers a bit down towards the tail.  The 8.62 is a little more rounded and has no taper through the length of the deck.

I can send pics or post here if you like.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 11, 2021, 09:47:56 PM
Didn't see anything about this when I did a search, but:

Considering trying the 8.75" or 8.62" AH eagle, but need to know if the nose is tapered like on the 9". I love a tapered nose and can't deal with the blunt/square style that is en vogue (as wonderful as they may skate).

Any one able to let me know what the nose is like and if one is pointier than the other? Thank you in advance.

IMHO, the 8.75 has basically the EXACT same shape as the 8.25/14.38, but just bigger (which is prolly why I like the 8.75 so much...I normally ride the 8.25/14.38). The 8.75 has a shorter WB (14.62) than the 8.6 (14.75), too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 11, 2021, 10:12:11 PM
The pics didn't turn out half as good as I had hoped so I only posted the one side by side comparison of the nose for reference, but this was from just before, along with some details of the two against each other.

8.6 x 32.56 with 14.75 wb - straight through the rail, longer tail and ever so slightly more rounded / pointy in the kicks

8.75 x 32.75 with 14.62 wb - tapering from 8.75 at the front down to 8.6 at the back, broader longer nose and slightly shorter stubbier tail than the 8.62


I have skated a number of the 8.75 white eagles and they always felt really stable, decent boards.  The one 8.6 I did set up and skate was also really good, but being a little longer (actually a touch longer than the white eagles) it reminded me of the 8.38 when compared to the usual 8.5 boards, which for me was just a little more nimble along with being a big longer in the wheelbase.  Skated both with Indy 159 standards, 56 to 58 classic full wheels.


EDIT:  purple is 8.6 and blue is 8.75 just in case the pics are too blurry to see


(https://i.ibb.co/CsrXg2j/AH-Eagles-compare-8-6-and8-75.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PzSbKQ2)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: STAH on November 11, 2021, 10:38:55 PM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!

TWIN NOSE BOARDS! BIGGER PADDLES!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on November 12, 2021, 12:48:20 AM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!

The 8.5 Twin Tail is too full. The shape doesn’t mimic the tail of any other 8.5 DLX deck. If it was more tapered, I probably wouldn’t skate any other deck.

I saw something on here that the shape might be changing. Really hoping that’s true.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on November 12, 2021, 06:32:29 AM
@Woodshop @Sedition Thank you both for the input. Looks like the 8.62 is what I am looking for.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MaXX_I-D on November 12, 2021, 08:38:15 AM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
A 7.75 w/ a 14.3-14.4 wb would be tight
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fhk on November 12, 2021, 08:44:49 AM
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Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
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TWIN NOSE BOARDS! BIGGER PADDLES!
I don't want to be the bearer of bad news for you guys, but He hasn't been on here since 2017
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 12, 2021, 09:13:07 AM
@Woodshop @Sedition Thank you both for the input. Looks like the 8.62 is what I am looking for.

8.62" DLX shape is one of my all time favs. Such a nicely balanced shape. I find it easy to transition between it and the huffer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrozenIndustries on November 12, 2021, 09:28:03 AM
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@Woodshop @Sedition Thank you both for the input. Looks like the 8.62 is what I am looking for.
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8.62" DLX shape is one of my all time favs. Such a nicely balanced shape. I find it easy to transition between it and the huffer.

That rules. Love the Huffer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 12, 2021, 04:30:53 PM
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Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
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TWIN NOSE BOARDS! BIGGER PADDLES!
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I don't want to be the bearer of bad news for you guys, but He hasn't been on here since 2017


Yeah I was thinking of saying something earlier but thought I had posted too much already.

Given how many staff changes and other things have happened, along with production changes due to the pandemic, DLX seems like it has a different path than having such open input from Slap directed at one person, who as you said most likely left that role and their Slap account around the same time.

In saying that, the trend is towards shorter wheelbases, so they are showing that they are doing that, so they are still very much listening and moving with the market.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on November 12, 2021, 07:38:47 PM
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Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
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there needs to be a twin nose gerwer strictly for marketing purposes. with a shorter wb than ishods/bobbys twins.

TWIN NOSE BOARDS! BIGGER PADDLES!
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I don't want to be the bearer of bad news for you guys, but He hasn't been on here since 2017
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Yeah I was thinking of saying something earlier but thought I had posted too much already.

Given how many staff changes and other things have happened, along with production changes due to the pandemic, DLX seems like it has a different path than having such open input from Slap directed at one person, who as you said most likely left that role and their Slap account around the same time.

In saying that, the trend is towards shorter wheelbases, so they are showing that they are doing that, so they are still very much listening and moving with the market.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 13, 2021, 04:34:01 AM

there needs to be a twin nose gerwer strictly for marketing purposes. with a shorter wb than ishods/bobbys twins.



It was hard to see this line in between all the other quotes, so thought I should pull it out as it definitely deserves it's own line in a separate post.

There have been some really funny Gerwer "nose" boards in the past.


Did you ever see the Axle Nose board?

It is a keeper.


(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/1_26771.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on November 13, 2021, 09:29:22 PM
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there needs to be a twin nose gerwer strictly for marketing purposes. with a shorter wb than ishods/bobbys twins.

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It was hard to see this line in between all the other quotes, so thought I should pull it out as it definitely deserves it's own line in a separate post.

There have been some really funny Gerwer "nose" boards in the past.


Did you ever see the Axle Nose board?

It is a keeper.


(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/1_26771.jpg)
i dont know how i posted in the middle of all those quotes. love all the nose boards from gerwer/ah,
this was a favorite
(http://www.skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/1_26331.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 14, 2021, 01:59:22 AM


For sure!

There was such a good one I could not get a hold of when it came out, and now cannot remember what it was called and nothing comes up on searches, but it was all time.

All the play on words as well as the funny graphics are so good.


I probably saved a picture somewhere, but not a worry really.


A few were the 8.18 size too.  I haven't seen that shape around for a while, but had a lot of them back between 2003 and 2010 before riding the black eagle 8.12 size.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on November 14, 2021, 08:54:56 AM
I had this one back in the day.   :P

(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/1_67582.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on November 15, 2021, 04:42:46 PM
New DLX shape for Grimple Stix called True Full. ;D

(https://i.ibb.co/fSsv9ZG/True-Full2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fSsv9ZG)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on November 15, 2021, 06:12:13 PM
taking fa/hockey shapes head on
count me in
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 16, 2021, 04:24:15 AM
It is an interesting one.

Dimensions were listed as 9 x 32.5 with a 14.9 wheelbase but I don't know what the kicks are like.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 16, 2021, 04:38:18 AM
There are actually a few good ones on that Stock Report video.

8.75 flyer slick

9.3 eyes

8.88 gonz vertigo



https://www.instagram.com/p/CWT_YabhcsU/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on December 28, 2021, 08:22:45 PM

Copied this to here as well, just in case it comes up again.


I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?


That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Now I am on much bigger boards, but that is besides the point.



I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.

@Eds_gallerist is still around, so might be able to answer


@Eds_gallerist
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 29, 2021, 06:04:13 AM
Finally skated the 8.4 for a while and don’t prefer it to many similar shapes (DLX 8.5x31.8, BBS generic 8.25x31.9, etc). For me it felt slightly more stable, but the kicks felt oddly long and flat. It measures a hair over 32 so that could be it. Pop just wasn’t quite as snappy for me and it felt a bit flatter despite being the same mold number.

It’s definitely a pretty stable feeling shape that could be an alternative to the 8.25 if you want a shorter WB and don’t mind a bit of width. The kicks are a bit less full.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on December 29, 2021, 01:08:33 PM

Copied this to here as well, just in case it comes up again.


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I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?
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That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Now I am on much bigger boards, but that is besides the point.



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I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.
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@Eds_gallerist is still around, so might be able to answer


@Eds_gallerist

Sure. I went down from 8.25 (all sorts of wheelbases and lenghts, didnt care about it) to the 8.12 x 31.3 shape. The change in width didnt make a huge difference. More so the length and the wheelbase. Especially the length makes a huge difference for me for tricks like fs flips,  nollie tres, hardflips and others. I would assume you dont notice the change in width much going up from 8 to 8.12.
Concave and nose/tail shape are pretty standard so no unpleasant surprises there
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: opesorry on December 29, 2021, 06:32:56 PM
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I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?
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That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Now I am on much bigger boards, but that is besides the point.



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I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.
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@Eds_gallerist is still around, so might be able to answer


@Eds_gallerist
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Sure. I went down from 8.25 (all sorts of wheelbases and lenghts, didnt care about it) to the 8.12 x 31.3 shape. The change in width didnt make a huge difference. More so the length and the wheelbase. Especially the length makes a huge difference for me for tricks like fs flips,  nollie tres, hardflips and others. I would assume you dont notice the change in width much going up from 8 to 8.12.
Concave and nose/tail shape are pretty standard so no unpleasant surprises there

Sold! The short length to hopefully help with flip tricks is what made me consider it so that’s good to hear
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 29, 2021, 09:00:58 PM
I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I had an 8.4 laying around, and in light of recent posts I decided to take it out for a spin tonight. What a weird deck. It is the same length as the 8.25. Yet, it seems to feel...shorter?? It's the same width, but seems to feel...wider?? The nose is a tad longer than the 8.25, and that seems to throw off my nollie/switch tricks a bit. The tail isn't as "full" as the 8.25, and this seemed to make the tail feel smaller to me. I def don't like 14.25wb, either. Everything felt way too cramped. After skating for about 20 min on it, I was reminded why I had taken it apart the last time. I put the 8.25 back on, and was like, "OH, GOD YES! THIS DECK IS ECSTASY." So, some kid is going to end up with an almost brand new 8.4 next time I'm at the park. 

DLX 8.25" > All else
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on December 29, 2021, 11:53:39 PM
I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I had an 8.4 laying around, and in light of recent posts I decided to take it out for a spin tonight. What a weird deck. It is the same length as the 8.25. Yet, it seems to feel...shorter?? It's the same width, but seems to feel...wider?? The nose is a tad longer than the 8.25, and that seems to throw off my nollie/switch tricks a bit. The tail isn't as "full" as the 8.25, and this seemed to make the tail feel smaller to me. I def don't like 14.25wb, either. Everything felt way too cramped. After skating for about 20 min on it, I was reminded why I had taken it apart the last time. I put the 8.25 back on, and was like, "OH, GOD YES! THIS DECK IS ECSTASY." So, some kid is going to end up with an almost brand new 8.4 next time I'm at the park. 

DLX 8.25" > All else


It never ceases to amaze me how much of a difference something so small makes (and I know I have said it before too).

The 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb definitely has a place in the range, but as you said, it just doesn't work for you.

I am more the same on my 8.38 as you on your 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb.  My 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb just works for me, but who knows what I will be skating in a few years time.

I skated an 8.25, a couple of 8.5 (the long and the short versions) and an 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb the other day, just going through some boards that I have as I am thinking they should go to someone else who will enjoy them, but there were just little things about them all that just didn't work as well as my usual 8.38 nowdays.  All of them I had skated at one time or another as my main board too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on December 30, 2021, 04:57:16 AM
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I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?
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That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Now I am on much bigger boards, but that is besides the point.



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I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.
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@Eds_gallerist is still around, so might be able to answer


@Eds_gallerist
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Sure. I went down from 8.25 (all sorts of wheelbases and lenghts, didnt care about it) to the 8.12 x 31.3 shape. The change in width didnt make a huge difference. More so the length and the wheelbase. Especially the length makes a huge difference for me for tricks like fs flips,  nollie tres, hardflips and others. I would assume you dont notice the change in width much going up from 8 to 8.12.
Concave and nose/tail shape are pretty standard so no unpleasant surprises there
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Sold! The short length to hopefully help with flip tricks is what made me consider it so that’s good to hear

Nice, let me/us know how you like it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: typeischeap on December 30, 2021, 06:55:32 AM
I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I had an 8.4 laying around, and in light of recent posts I decided to take it out for a spin tonight. What a weird deck. It is the same length as the 8.25. Yet, it seems to feel...shorter?? It's the same width, but seems to feel...wider?? The nose is a tad longer than the 8.25, and that seems to throw off my nollie/switch tricks a bit. The tail isn't as "full" as the 8.25, and this seemed to make the tail feel smaller to me. I def don't like 14.25wb, either. Everything felt way too cramped. After skating for about 20 min on it, I was reminded why I had taken it apart the last time. I put the 8.25 back on, and was like, "OH, GOD YES! THIS DECK IS ECSTASY." So, some kid is going to end up with an almost brand new 8.4 next time I'm at the park. 

DLX 8.25" > All else

Had the exact same experience. I skated 8.5 decks all summer then tried the 8.4 to see if I could start downsizing in width and wb. Cramped is exactly the right word, something about the proportions especially on miniramp made me shelve it for a while. Since then went to the other direction to the 8.6/14.6wb and loving it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 30, 2021, 07:06:17 AM
It’s a weird shape for sure. It’s not bad- the extra length makes it feel a bit more stable than the short wb 8.5, but at the same time I liked that less than how much harder it felt to rotate for 180s and full cabs. The weirdest thing to me was that it felt as if it slid slower on the nose and tail but that could be me imagining nonsense. It reminded me a lot of a mellower Polar with how long the kicks are.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on December 30, 2021, 09:17:19 AM
Fun fact: if I recall correctly, the 8.62 is the smallest board from the bigger mold. Like a cut-down 9.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: opesorry on December 31, 2021, 05:43:49 PM
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I’ve been tempted to try the 8.12 x 31.32 shape from deluxe, I’m curious to see if a shorter board will help me. I’m a pretty small guy and normally skate 8’s but I’m wondering if the extra width is a good trade off or if it would feel like too much.

Anyone skated that shape?
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That board is a fairly small board, but I will say that when I went from 8 to 8.1 many years ago, it just felt so much more comfortable and sturdy, without being too big like an 8.25 board, which just felt like a boat at the time.

Now I am on much bigger boards, but that is besides the point.



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I was skating the shape 8.12x31.3x14 for more than a year now and there was always one available either through AH or Krooked and sometimes Real. It seems that there is none currently, also not in the catalogs. Anyone knows whats up? I am based in Europe for the record.
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@Eds_gallerist is still around, so might be able to answer


@Eds_gallerist
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Sure. I went down from 8.25 (all sorts of wheelbases and lenghts, didnt care about it) to the 8.12 x 31.3 shape. The change in width didnt make a huge difference. More so the length and the wheelbase. Especially the length makes a huge difference for me for tricks like fs flips,  nollie tres, hardflips and others. I would assume you dont notice the change in width much going up from 8 to 8.12.
Concave and nose/tail shape are pretty standard so no unpleasant surprises there
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Sold! The short length to hopefully help with flip tricks is what made me consider it so that’s good to hear
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Nice, let me/us know how you like it.
So about that, I ended up finding the Mason/Natas Real 8.12 today, and the sticker said it was 32” long despite the Real catalog listing it as 31.32. They also had an Ishod twin tail that was listed at 31.5” and the 8.12 was definitely longer than that one.

I ended up buying the Ishod twin tail because I’ve been wanting to finally try it anyway, and if the 8.12’s not gonna be super short I don’t really want the extra width
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on December 31, 2021, 07:07:13 PM

So about that, I ended up finding the Mason/Natas Real 8.12 today, and the sticker said it was 32” long despite the Real catalog listing it as 31.32. They also had an Ishod twin tail that was listed at 31.5” and the 8.12 was definitely longer than that one.

I ended up buying the Ishod twin tail because I’ve been wanting to finally try it anyway, and if the 8.12’s not gonna be super short I don’t really want the extra width


That is the normal 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, so definitely not the one you wanted.

I had seen in a couple of places, it looked like they had confused the listings, or even said something like 8.12 x 31.32 with 14.25 wb which is not correct (14.25 wb is on the 32 long version) so just watch out for that.

The one I know was the shorter one was the Real red oval logo most recently, as well as a couple of other boards I cannot recall at this point from previous catalogs, but the black eagle has always been the longer version and now two others are the 32 long version from recent catalogs, the Mason board and the Antihero Motel 18 board.

Edit:  added this again, even though I posted it before.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/6-2-rs-fall21-d2-cat-staple-ovals.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on December 31, 2021, 07:48:31 PM

This one might be a go for the shorter board people, from the latest Real catalog:


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/2-2-rs-fall21-d2-cat-chima-club.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: opesorry on December 31, 2021, 09:41:27 PM
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So about that, I ended up finding the Mason/Natas Real 8.12 today, and the sticker said it was 32” long despite the Real catalog listing it as 31.32. They also had an Ishod twin tail that was listed at 31.5” and the 8.12 was definitely longer than that one.

I ended up buying the Ishod twin tail because I’ve been wanting to finally try it anyway, and if the 8.12’s not gonna be super short I don’t really want the extra width
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That is the normal 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, so definitely not the one you wanted.

I had seen in a couple of places, it looked like they had confused the listings, or even said something like 8.12 x 31.32 with 14.25 wb which is not correct (14.25 wb is on the 32 long version) so just watch out for that.

The one I know was the shorter one was the Real red oval logo most recently, as well as a couple of other boards I cannot recall at this point from previous catalogs, but the black eagle has always been the longer version and now two others are the 32 long version from recent catalogs, the Mason board and the Antihero Motel 18 board.

Edit:  added this again, even though I posted it before.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/6-2-rs-fall21-d2-cat-staple-ovals.jpg)
That makes sense, they must have just listed it wrong. Oh well, glad I waited to check some out in person, will definitely pick one up if I find the shorter one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Hedgehog In Da Fog on January 04, 2022, 12:34:43 AM
Maybe this common knowledge, but any DLX deck with the dimensions as 8.5, 14.25wb, 31.8 is the exact same board as the Antihero blue eagle right?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 04, 2022, 04:00:35 AM
Maybe this common knowledge, but any DLX deck with the dimensions as 8.5, 14.25wb, 31.8 is the exact same board as the Antihero blue eagle right?


That is correct.

There are two common 8.5 sizes and that is the shorter one.  The other is 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wb, which was more common until shorter wheelbases were what people wanted from a year or so ago.

Best to keep an eye on which is which as sometimes they confuse them, or have the wrong size on the DLX catalog pages, even the stickers on the boards, but it is pretty easy to measure and work out which is which, even without a tape measure if you hold it up to an 8.25 or 8.38 among others.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 04, 2022, 05:51:50 AM
What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: roba on January 04, 2022, 06:59:17 AM
is there a dlx 8.25 or 8.375 that has a 14.25 wheelbase and 31.7 - 32 length? the main 8.25 shape they're running has a 14.38 wb and the 8.375 is almost always 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase. i've seen one real ishod board that was just that 8.25 shape but with a 14.25 wb and a krooked 8.38 x 31.7 with a 14.1 wheelbase, which would be my perfect shape if the wheelbase was just an eighth longer. i've skated a snack that was a 10/10 shape, 14.25 wb and about 31.7 long (ps stix 32.125) but it broke in 4 sessions and now i'm skating a girl g016 which feels nice but i've never had a girl board before and i'm not so sure about the wood, and they're hard to find anyway. if i can't find anything i'm probably gonna end up on the shorter 8.5 shape. i had a magenta board that was 8.375 with a 14.25 wheelbase and i believe 31.875 length, that's bbs wood also afaik but i've never seen a dlx board on that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 04, 2022, 08:33:28 AM
is there a dlx 8.25 or 8.375 that has a 14.25 wheelbase and 31.7 - 32 length? the main 8.25 shape they're running has a 14.38 wb and the 8.375 is almost always 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase. i've seen one real ishod board that was just that 8.25 shape but with a 14.25 wb and a krooked 8.38 x 31.7 with a 14.1 wheelbase, which would be my perfect shape if the wheelbase was just an eighth longer. i've skated a snack that was a 10/10 shape, 14.25 wb and about 31.7 long (ps stix 32.125) but it broke in 4 sessions and now i'm skating a girl g016 which feels nice but i've never had a girl board before and i'm not so sure about the wood, and they're hard to find anyway. if i can't find anything i'm probably gonna end up on the shorter 8.5 shape. i had a magenta board that was 8.375 with a 14.25 wheelbase and i believe 31.875 length, that's bbs wood also afaik but i've never seen a dlx board on that shape.

How’s that g016 treating you? I really liked the shape, on the one I had 5 ish years ago, but it was nos when I got it and warped.
It’s too big for me anyways, would love a similar shape,  that was much smaller (8).
The Craig wood has been ok for me, sometimes it gets weird pressure cracks, sometimes it feels a little…less than lively, too stiff maybe? It’s pretty much what I’ve been sticking with, crailtap stuff, due to them making smaller boards. I think they are more consistent now, but the last one I thought was unreasonably good was from the old wood shop I, and pretty much everyone else, hated on.

Dlx boards are almost always too big/long for me, admittedly I’m not the target market.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 04, 2022, 09:16:58 AM
is there a dlx 8.25 or 8.375 that has a 14.25 wheelbase and 31.7 - 32 length? the main 8.25 shape they're running has a 14.38 wb and the 8.375 is almost always 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase. i've seen one real ishod board that was just that 8.25 shape but with a 14.25 wb and a krooked 8.38 x 31.7 with a 14.1 wheelbase, which would be my perfect shape if the wheelbase was just an eighth longer. i've skated a snack that was a 10/10 shape, 14.25 wb and about 31.7 long (ps stix 32.125) but it broke in 4 sessions and now i'm skating a girl g016 which feels nice but i've never had a girl board before and i'm not so sure about the wood, and they're hard to find anyway. if i can't find anything i'm probably gonna end up on the shorter 8.5 shape. i had a magenta board that was 8.375 with a 14.25 wheelbase and i believe 31.875 length, that's bbs wood also afaik but i've never seen a dlx board on that shape.

The 8.5 measures 8.375, so could be similar to that Magenta. I like the shape a lot
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on January 04, 2022, 02:29:59 PM

This one might be a go for the shorter board people, from the latest Real catalog:


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2021/2-2-rs-fall21-d2-cat-chima-club.jpg)

There's an Ishod in this shape too. Gonna try with venture lows
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Hazesack on January 04, 2022, 03:49:53 PM
Is the Worrest TT 8.3 exactly the same as the Ishod 8.3? If so, perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 04, 2022, 03:53:30 PM
What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world.


For width 8.12 is the same as 8.125 - some shops shorten it, or don't mind which number they list, but it is the same width.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Even on the latest AH catalog, one pic for the Medicine series has 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb and the eagles only has 8.12 but it is the same board.  I used to ride that shape over a number of years, almost always the black eagle and they were great for me, but I know a lot of people didn't like the 6.75" tail which they have.

The other smaller board has around a 6.4" tail which is way too short for me, but others who have it thought it worked well, so it is down to personal preference really.

What is annoying is some sites, including the DLX catalogs have them listed incorrectly, which then causes confusion.


Also just to clarify, the shorter one is 8.12 x 31.38 with a 14.0 wheelbase, so totally different to the longer 8.12 / 8.125 board.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 04, 2022, 03:57:15 PM
Is the Worrest TT 8.3 exactly the same as the Ishod 8.3? If so, perfect.

Bobby liked it so much when he skated it on the Aussie tour that they made one for him too, see the sticker for the details.

Yes it is the same shape.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall21/kr-fl21-d2-hg-prebook-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 04, 2022, 04:04:56 PM
is there a dlx 8.25 or 8.375 that has a 14.25 wheelbase and 31.7 - 32 length? the main 8.25 shape they're running has a 14.38 wb and the 8.375 is almost always 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase. i've seen one real ishod board that was just that 8.25 shape but with a 14.25 wb and a krooked 8.38 x 31.7 with a 14.1 wheelbase, which would be my perfect shape if the wheelbase was just an eighth longer. i've skated a snack that was a 10/10 shape, 14.25 wb and about 31.7 long (ps stix 32.125) but it broke in 4 sessions and now i'm skating a girl g016 which feels nice but i've never had a girl board before and i'm not so sure about the wood, and they're hard to find anyway. if i can't find anything i'm probably gonna end up on the shorter 8.5 shape. i had a magenta board that was 8.375 with a 14.25 wheelbase and i believe 31.875 length, that's bbs wood also afaik but i've never seen a dlx board on that shape.


I have had a few of the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, which are a good shape and comfortable board to ride, usually coming out every second catalog across any of the DLX brands, maybe more Antihero than others, but the first one I got was a Real deck in that shape.  It is definitely a little more nimble than the usual 8.5 sized boards, which is why it was a good one for me.

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall21/ah-2021-falld1-04.jpg)


Also this one is maybe the closest in those dimensions, but I haven't seen any in person so don't know how it measures up:

Krooked Aanderson 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb (not to be confused with the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb)


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-05.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 04, 2022, 05:21:02 PM
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What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world.
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For width 8.12 is the same as 8.125 - some shops shorten it, or don't mind which number they list, but it is the same width.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Even on the latest AH catalog, one pic for the Medicine series has 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb and the eagles only has 8.12 but it is the same board.  I used to ride that shape over a number of years, almost always the black eagle and they were great for me, but I know a lot of people didn't like the 6.75" tail which they have.

The other smaller board has around a 6.4" tail which is way too short for me, but others who have it thought it worked well, so it is down to personal preference really.

What is annoying is some sites, including the DLX catalogs have them listed incorrectly, which then causes confusion.


Also just to clarify, the shorter one is 8.12 x 31.38 with a 14.0 wheelbase, so totally different to the longer 8.12 / 8.125 board.

The current AH catalog lists two Kanfoush decks.

(1) Medicine series. 8.125, 32, 14.25

(2) Motel 18 series. 8.12, 31.32, 14.25

Are these the same deck, listed incorrectly, or two different ones?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 04, 2022, 05:31:21 PM
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What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world.
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For width 8.12 is the same as 8.125 - some shops shorten it, or don't mind which number they list, but it is the same width.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Even on the latest AH catalog, one pic for the Medicine series has 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb and the eagles only has 8.12 but it is the same board.  I used to ride that shape over a number of years, almost always the black eagle and they were great for me, but I know a lot of people didn't like the 6.75" tail which they have.

The other smaller board has around a 6.4" tail which is way too short for me, but others who have it thought it worked well, so it is down to personal preference really.

What is annoying is some sites, including the DLX catalogs have them listed incorrectly, which then causes confusion.


Also just to clarify, the shorter one is 8.12 x 31.38 with a 14.0 wheelbase, so totally different to the longer 8.12 / 8.125 board.
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The current AH catalog lists two Kanfoush decks.

(1) Medicine series. 8.125, 32, 14.25

(2) Motel 18 series. 8.12, 32.32, 14.25

Are these the same deck, listed incorrectly, or two different ones?


Ha yeah I missed the Motel one.

Incorrectly listed.

Seems like all the 8.12 width decks have been mixed up, but as per other comments on here, someone found one of the catalog boards which was definitely 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

I will have a look at some shops and see if they have it in and see what they have it listed as, or even if some other places have it that might not list dimensions and ask them about it.


It is a weird one though.


Edit:

From an Aussie shop I trust...


ANTI HERO - AUSTIN KANFOUSH MOTEL 18 8.12" SKATEBOARD DECK
$139.00
Info
WIDTH
8.12
LENGTH
32
WHEEL BASE
14.25


Two other shops also come up wtih the 32 length as well, so it was just whoever did the DLX catalog didn't know what they were doing.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-motel-18-812-skateboard-deck/blue

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-kanfoush-motel-18-8-12-deck-multi_p152837

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 04, 2022, 06:13:08 PM
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What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world.
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For width 8.12 is the same as 8.125 - some shops shorten it, or don't mind which number they list, but it is the same width.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Even on the latest AH catalog, one pic for the Medicine series has 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb and the eagles only has 8.12 but it is the same board.  I used to ride that shape over a number of years, almost always the black eagle and they were great for me, but I know a lot of people didn't like the 6.75" tail which they have.

The other smaller board has around a 6.4" tail which is way too short for me, but others who have it thought it worked well, so it is down to personal preference really.

What is annoying is some sites, including the DLX catalogs have them listed incorrectly, which then causes confusion.


Also just to clarify, the shorter one is 8.12 x 31.38 with a 14.0 wheelbase, so totally different to the longer 8.12 / 8.125 board.
[close]

The current AH catalog lists two Kanfoush decks.

(1) Medicine series. 8.125, 32, 14.25

(2) Motel 18 series. 8.12, 32.32, 14.25

Are these the same deck, listed incorrectly, or two different ones?
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Ha yeah I missed the Motel one.

Incorrectly listed.

Seems like all the 8.12 width decks have been mixed up, but as per other comments on here, someone found one of the catalog boards which was definitely 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

I will have a look at some shops and see if they have it in and see what they have it listed as, or even if some other places have it that might not list dimensions and ask them about it.


It is a weird one though.


Edit:

From an Aussie shop I trust...


ANTI HERO - AUSTIN KANFOUSH MOTEL 18 8.12" SKATEBOARD DECK
$139.00
Info
WIDTH
8.12
LENGTH
32
WHEEL BASE
14.25


Two other shops also come up wtih the 32 length as well, so it was just whoever did the DLX catalog didn't know what they were doing.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-motel-18-812-skateboard-deck/blue

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-kanfoush-motel-18-8-12-deck-multi_p152837

I have long learned to NOT trust on-line shop deck dimensions listings…
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 04, 2022, 06:42:57 PM
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What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world.
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For width 8.12 is the same as 8.125 - some shops shorten it, or don't mind which number they list, but it is the same width.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Even on the latest AH catalog, one pic for the Medicine series has 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb and the eagles only has 8.12 but it is the same board.  I used to ride that shape over a number of years, almost always the black eagle and they were great for me, but I know a lot of people didn't like the 6.75" tail which they have.

The other smaller board has around a 6.4" tail which is way too short for me, but others who have it thought it worked well, so it is down to personal preference really.

What is annoying is some sites, including the DLX catalogs have them listed incorrectly, which then causes confusion.


Also just to clarify, the shorter one is 8.12 x 31.38 with a 14.0 wheelbase, so totally different to the longer 8.12 / 8.125 board.
[close]

The current AH catalog lists two Kanfoush decks.

(1) Medicine series. 8.125, 32, 14.25

(2) Motel 18 series. 8.12, 32.32, 14.25

Are these the same deck, listed incorrectly, or two different ones?
[close]


Ha yeah I missed the Motel one.

Incorrectly listed.

Seems like all the 8.12 width decks have been mixed up, but as per other comments on here, someone found one of the catalog boards which was definitely 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

I will have a look at some shops and see if they have it in and see what they have it listed as, or even if some other places have it that might not list dimensions and ask them about it.


It is a weird one though.


Edit:

From an Aussie shop I trust...


ANTI HERO - AUSTIN KANFOUSH MOTEL 18 8.12" SKATEBOARD DECK
$139.00
Info
WIDTH
8.12
LENGTH
32
WHEEL BASE
14.25


Two other shops also come up wtih the 32 length as well, so it was just whoever did the DLX catalog didn't know what they were doing.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-motel-18-812-skateboard-deck/blue

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-kanfoush-motel-18-8-12-deck-multi_p152837
[close]

I have long learned to NOT trust on-line shop deck dimensions listings…


But these ones actually measure the decks, as well as read the DLX sticker on them that states 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

One other shop showed the DLX sticker too.


Not a worry who you trust, but I do know what you mean, as some other places seem to just list dimensions they were given on a spread sheet, without ever seeing the deck in question.



Those boards are all 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on January 04, 2022, 11:56:04 PM
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What is the main difference (shape wise), between the 8.12 (31.2/14.25) and the 8.125 (32/14.25)? For awhile I thought they were the same, just listed differently (e.g. 8.12 and 8.125), but then I noticed DLX listing them with different lengths and realized they must be distinctly different decks??

I normally ride the 8.25", so I haven't looked real close at 8" DLX decks. Also, I feel like I've seen the black AH eagle listed as both 8.12 and 8.125. Throw in the 8.06 (31.8/14.38), and there is a lot going on in the 8" DLX world.
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For width 8.12 is the same as 8.125 - some shops shorten it, or don't mind which number they list, but it is the same width.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Even on the latest AH catalog, one pic for the Medicine series has 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb and the eagles only has 8.12 but it is the same board.  I used to ride that shape over a number of years, almost always the black eagle and they were great for me, but I know a lot of people didn't like the 6.75" tail which they have.

The other smaller board has around a 6.4" tail which is way too short for me, but others who have it thought it worked well, so it is down to personal preference really.

What is annoying is some sites, including the DLX catalogs have them listed incorrectly, which then causes confusion.


Also just to clarify, the shorter one is 8.12 x 31.38 with a 14.0 wheelbase, so totally different to the longer 8.12 / 8.125 board.
[close]

The current AH catalog lists two Kanfoush decks.

(1) Medicine series. 8.125, 32, 14.25

(2) Motel 18 series. 8.12, 32.32, 14.25

Are these the same deck, listed incorrectly, or two different ones?
[close]


Ha yeah I missed the Motel one.

Incorrectly listed.

Seems like all the 8.12 width decks have been mixed up, but as per other comments on here, someone found one of the catalog boards which was definitely 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

I will have a look at some shops and see if they have it in and see what they have it listed as, or even if some other places have it that might not list dimensions and ask them about it.


It is a weird one though.


Edit:

From an Aussie shop I trust...


ANTI HERO - AUSTIN KANFOUSH MOTEL 18 8.12" SKATEBOARD DECK
$139.00
Info
WIDTH
8.12
LENGTH
32
WHEEL BASE
14.25


Two other shops also come up wtih the 32 length as well, so it was just whoever did the DLX catalog didn't know what they were doing.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-motel-18-812-skateboard-deck/blue

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-kanfoush-motel-18-8-12-deck-multi_p152837
[close]

I have long learned to NOT trust on-line shop deck dimensions listings…
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But these ones actually measure the decks, as well as read the DLX sticker on them that states 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

One other shop showed the DLX sticker too.


Not a worry who you trust, but I do know what you mean, as some other places seem to just list dimensions they were given on a spread sheet, without ever seeing the deck in question.



Those boards are all 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

Skatedeluxe is pretty good with dimensions but they do make mistakes as well and they’re not all that uncommon. Being European and trying to measure something with an inch measuring tape, it’s too easy to make mistakes not being used to the 1/16th fractions that are used for inches. And tiny errors are easy to make regardless. Also they don’t measure everything. For example Polar decks they have with the incorrect specs from Polar instead of measuring them themselves.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on January 05, 2022, 02:54:15 AM
I have been switching over to the chima 8.06 shape since the 8.12 x31.3x14 is not to be found in the recent dlx drops. I enjoy skating the 8.06 but would like to get my hands on the other shape again, hope it is not discontinued. I hit up dlx and will get back once they replied.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: RichardBarkley on January 05, 2022, 03:11:57 AM
I have been switching over to the chima 8.06 shape since the 8.12 x31.3x14 is not to be found in the recent dlx drops. I enjoy skating the 8.06 but would like to get my hands on the other shape again, hope it is not discontinued. I hit up dlx and will get back once they replied.

What trucks you using with it ? I want to with Venture low 5.2
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Eds_gallerist on January 05, 2022, 04:35:04 AM
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I have been switching over to the chima 8.06 shape since the 8.12 x31.3x14 is not to be found in the recent dlx drops. I enjoy skating the 8.06 but would like to get my hands on the other shape again, hope it is not discontinued. I hit up dlx and will get back once they replied.
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What trucks you using with it ? I want to with Venture low 5.2

Thunder 148 currently. Guess they shorten the wheelbase even further but I dig it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: typeischeap on January 05, 2022, 05:49:25 AM
Interesting that there are no 8.5/14.5 in the DLX mix right now other than the Ishod comfy twin tail? There's a 8.38 shape in 14.38 or 14.5 and 8.6 shape in 14.6 (which I'm running now). I'm probably over thinking this trying to trim an eighth off my existing setup but this is SLAP S&G so seems I'm in good company, lol.

Is the Ishod really 8.5?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: roba on January 05, 2022, 06:45:31 AM
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is there a dlx 8.25 or 8.375 that has a 14.25 wheelbase and 31.7 - 32 length? the main 8.25 shape they're running has a 14.38 wb and the 8.375 is almost always 32.25 with a 14.5 wheelbase. i've seen one real ishod board that was just that 8.25 shape but with a 14.25 wb and a krooked 8.38 x 31.7 with a 14.1 wheelbase, which would be my perfect shape if the wheelbase was just an eighth longer. i've skated a snack that was a 10/10 shape, 14.25 wb and about 31.7 long (ps stix 32.125) but it broke in 4 sessions and now i'm skating a girl g016 which feels nice but i've never had a girl board before and i'm not so sure about the wood, and they're hard to find anyway. if i can't find anything i'm probably gonna end up on the shorter 8.5 shape. i had a magenta board that was 8.375 with a 14.25 wheelbase and i believe 31.875 length, that's bbs wood also afaik but i've never seen a dlx board on that shape.
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I have had a few of the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, which are a good shape and comfortable board to ride, usually coming out every second catalog across any of the DLX brands, maybe more Antihero than others, but the first one I got was a Real deck in that shape.  It is definitely a little more nimble than the usual 8.5 sized boards, which is why it was a good one for me.

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall21/ah-2021-falld1-04.jpg)


Also this one is maybe the closest in those dimensions, but I haven't seen any in person so don't know how it measures up:

Krooked Aanderson 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb (not to be confused with the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb)


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-05.jpg)

i knew about that krooked but it's nowhere to be found in poland. that antihero on the other hand is available at some skate shops so i might check it out, but to be honest i'm not really sure if i want a 32 inch long board just to take a millimeter off each side of the board when the 8.5 is 31.8 long. also, i'd much rather stick to one shape for as long as possible and there are like 10 different boards available on the distributors website in the 8.5 x 31.8 shape, whereas that antihero is the only deck in that shape. i work at a shop and we have a few of these 8.5s so i've been comparing them to the board i'm skating and they don't look like they would be that hard to adjust to...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on January 05, 2022, 12:19:53 PM
Also confirming that both those Austins are the 14.25wb. Just measured both.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 05, 2022, 12:58:13 PM

i knew about that krooked but it's nowhere to be found in poland. that antihero on the other hand is available at some skate shops so i might check it out, but to be honest i'm not really sure if i want a 32 inch long board just to take a millimeter off each side of the board when the 8.5 is 31.8 long. also, i'd much rather stick to one shape for as long as possible and there are like 10 different boards available on the distributors website in the 8.5 x 31.8 shape, whereas that antihero is the only deck in that shape. i work at a shop and we have a few of these 8.5s so i've been comparing them to the board i'm skating and they don't look like they would be that hard to adjust to...


That is why I went mainly for the standard 8.38 x 32.25 / 14.5 wb as I can always get a lot of them and they are almost 8.5 anyway.

Really sucks when you find something you like but then struggle to get more of them.


As others have said the shorter 8.5 often doesn't measure as 8.5 but the few I had I remeasured across the front bolts (8.5), then across the middle (8.4) and then across the back bolts (8.3) so there is some taper to them as well, which I hadn't really heard anyone say before and hadn't really noticed at all either.

Overall it is still a great board, especially if you prefer a slightly shorter one, but as you said, there are lots of them around and look like even more coming as the trend is towards shorter wheelbases.

Give one a try and see how it goes.


Edit:

I was going to ask if you had seen or skated any of the Full SE boards as they are shorter, eg 8.25 with 14.25 wb but again you might not have access to them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 05, 2022, 01:26:48 PM
Interesting that there are no 8.5/14.5

A true 8.5/14.5 seems to be something that has been missing from the standard DLX decks for a long time. I'm not sure why. To that end, the 8.5/14.5 Black Label 1988 Thumb-Head graphic has a shape that is almost identical to the DLX 8.25/14.38, but just a tad bigger. BBS, too. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 05, 2022, 03:21:18 PM
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Interesting that there are no 8.5/14.5
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A true 8.5/14.5 seems to be something that has been missing from the standard DLX decks for a long time. I'm not sure why. To that end, the 8.5/14.5 Black Label 1988 Thumb-Head graphic has a shape that is almost identical to the DLX 8.25/14.38, but just a tad bigger. BBS, too.


Often thought that about the 8.5 with 14.5 wb, but DLX have the slightly different version of 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wb and slightly more tapered kicks, when compared to the other BBS 8.5 board shape.

Considering it is a standard BBS / Generator size and shape, the 8.5 x 32.25 to 32.5 (depending on who you ask) with 14.5 wb is used for many other brands, about six different brands of which I have, all the same size and shape, even if those companies do state different lengths,  so maybe it is more about doing their own thing and their team riders and others not really wanting that size and shape.

On the other hand it could be a good thing, so as to keep DLX product a little more separate, so I have no issue riding whatever size and shape as long as it is comfortable for me and even though I tend to go more for DLX boards, they are not the only ones I ride.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 05, 2022, 04:48:37 PM
The 8.25 Manderson is definitely not a small or similar shape. The kicks are longer, steeper, and more squared than any other DLX deck. I hated mine. The 8.5 is noticeably smaller in every respect and lining them up you can barely see the width difference.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 05, 2022, 05:11:18 PM
The 8.25 Manderson is definitely not a small or similar shape. The kicks are longer, steeper, and more squared than any other DLX deck. I hated mine. The 8.5 is noticeably smaller in every respect and lining them up you can barely see the width difference.


I do recall seeing your pics of it before.

Which graphic was it?

And that one was the 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb wasn't it, or at least that was what was listed in the catalog.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on January 05, 2022, 05:27:31 PM
Is the Ishod really 8.5?

Yes, the Ishod 8.5 TT is really 8.5 wide with a 14.5 wheelbase, but it's slightly shorter overall than they list, it's 32 long, not 32.2. The tails are much rounder/fuller compared to the other sizes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on January 06, 2022, 12:49:43 PM
I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I had an 8.4 laying around, and in light of recent posts I decided to take it out for a spin tonight. What a weird deck. It is the same length as the 8.25. Yet, it seems to feel...shorter?? It's the same width, but seems to feel...wider?? The nose is a tad longer than the 8.25, and that seems to throw off my nollie/switch tricks a bit. The tail isn't as "full" as the 8.25, and this seemed to make the tail feel smaller to me. I def don't like 14.25wb, either. Everything felt way too cramped. After skating for about 20 min on it, I was reminded why I had taken it apart the last time. I put the 8.25 back on, and was like, "OH, GOD YES! THIS DECK IS ECSTASY." So, some kid is going to end up with an almost brand new 8.4 next time I'm at the park. 

DLX 8.25" > All else

Are the DLX 8.25s a true 32" length and 14.38 wb and how long is the tail on that decks?
Most BBS 8.25s are a bit shorter as 32" and have mostly a 14.25 wheelbase, which I much prefer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 06, 2022, 01:31:27 PM
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The 8.25 Manderson is definitely not a small or similar shape. The kicks are longer, steeper, and more squared than any other DLX deck. I hated mine. The 8.5 is noticeably smaller in every respect and lining them up you can barely see the width difference.
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I do recall seeing your pics of it before.

Which graphic was it?

And that one was the 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb wasn't it, or at least that was what was listed in the catalog.

(http://i.imgur.com/ffqnaQC.jpeg)

So pissed I wasted the McNulty sticker on it.

Here is a comparison to the 8.5

(http://i.imgur.com/SJADiHw.jpeg)

I rode it with Ventures, but never anything else so maybe another truck is better for it. I just found the kicks super fucking big. I'm on a Quasi now which has a steep but shorter nose and a shorter tail and I have no issues with it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 06, 2022, 03:14:03 PM
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The 8.25 Manderson is definitely not a small or similar shape. The kicks are longer, steeper, and more squared than any other DLX deck. I hated mine. The 8.5 is noticeably smaller in every respect and lining them up you can barely see the width difference.
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I do recall seeing your pics of it before.

Which graphic was it?

And that one was the 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb wasn't it, or at least that was what was listed in the catalog.
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So pissed I wasted the McNulty sticker on it.

Here is a comparison to the 8.5


I rode it with Ventures, but never anything else so maybe another truck is better for it. I just found the kicks super fucking big. I'm on a Quasi now which has a steep but shorter nose and a shorter tail and I have no issues with it.


Yeah that thing looks huge, big and wide all round, like a full shape, not just a Full SE, only with a shorter wheelbase, than the usual Full 14.6 and up wheelbases on my other ones.

I know the length of tail has often been an issue for a number of people, with many saying they don't like longer tails, but I find I don't like shorter tails so it is just finding something that works for you.

Still haven't tracked one down in person, but am actually quite keen to see one now, just to compare to other boards I have had or still have.

Thanks for the pics too!


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 06, 2022, 03:41:31 PM
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I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I had an 8.4 laying around, and in light of recent posts I decided to take it out for a spin tonight. What a weird deck. It is the same length as the 8.25. Yet, it seems to feel...shorter?? It's the same width, but seems to feel...wider?? The nose is a tad longer than the 8.25, and that seems to throw off my nollie/switch tricks a bit. The tail isn't as "full" as the 8.25, and this seemed to make the tail feel smaller to me. I def don't like 14.25wb, either. Everything felt way too cramped. After skating for about 20 min on it, I was reminded why I had taken it apart the last time. I put the 8.25 back on, and was like, "OH, GOD YES! THIS DECK IS ECSTASY." So, some kid is going to end up with an almost brand new 8.4 next time I'm at the park. 

DLX 8.25" > All else
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Are the DLX 8.25s a true 32" length and 14.38 wb and how long is the tail on that decks?
Most BBS 8.25s are a bit shorter as 32" and have mostly a 14.25 wheelbase, which I much prefer.


Not to take away from Sedition as he is king of the DLX 8.25 boards, but from having maybe ten or more decks of various brands to compare, I have this to say.

When sitting a Baker / DGK / Element or similar other BBS 8.25 on top of a DLX 8.25 deck, the DLX is bigger all round, even if only by the smallest margin, but definitely a touch wider, slightly longer wheelbase, so similar nose and tail lengths, but DLX slightly longer and more full than most of the other ones, but not all.  It is also on average a slightly steeper concave than the other BBS boards too.

Most BBS are about 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb, DLX being 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb.

If you were considering one or the other, I would say you could very easily skate any of the BBS / DLX 8.25 decks with minimal adjustments to how you would normally skate, maybe adapt within a session or two depending on the individual deck and individual skater, without too many issues.

I had a couple of near new different brand decks setup before Christmas for people and they both felt very comfortable to skate, with the DLX board feeling a touch stiffer, but I put that down to a little more concave.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 06, 2022, 11:24:57 PM
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I normally ride the 8.25/14.38. I had an 8.4 laying around, and in light of recent posts I decided to take it out for a spin tonight. What a weird deck. It is the same length as the 8.25. Yet, it seems to feel...shorter?? It's the same width, but seems to feel...wider?? The nose is a tad longer than the 8.25, and that seems to throw off my nollie/switch tricks a bit. The tail isn't as "full" as the 8.25, and this seemed to make the tail feel smaller to me. I def don't like 14.25wb, either. Everything felt way too cramped. After skating for about 20 min on it, I was reminded why I had taken it apart the last time. I put the 8.25 back on, and was like, "OH, GOD YES! THIS DECK IS ECSTASY." So, some kid is going to end up with an almost brand new 8.4 next time I'm at the park. 

DLX 8.25" > All else
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Are the DLX 8.25s a true 32" length and 14.38 wb and how long is the tail on that decks?
Most BBS 8.25s are a bit shorter as 32" and have mostly a 14.25 wheelbase, which I much prefer.
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Not to take away from Sedition as he is king of the DLX 8.25 boards, but from having maybe ten or more decks of various brands to compare, I have this to say.

When sitting a Baker / DGK / Element or similar other BBS 8.25 on top of a DLX 8.25 deck, the DLX is bigger all round, even if only by the smallest margin, but definitely a touch wider, slightly longer wheelbase, so similar nose and tail lengths, but DLX slightly longer and more full than most of the other ones, but not all.  It is also on average a slightly steeper concave than the other BBS boards too.

Most BBS are about 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb, DLX being 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb.

If you were considering one or the other, I would say you could very easily skate any of the BBS / DLX 8.25 decks with minimal adjustments to how you would normally skate, maybe adapt within a session or two depending on the individual deck and individual skater, without too many issues.

I had a couple of near new different brand decks setup before Christmas for people and they both felt very comfortable to skate, with the DLX board feeling a touch stiffer, but I put that down to a little more concave.

I only ride DLX decks, so I don't have many other brand molds to compare them to. The 32/8.25 is the main deck I ride. I can't not even begin to count how many I've had. I'm OCD like that, so I measure every single one before I set it up to see if there is any variance. I have not once found there to be any. Below are measurements I've made on the 32/8.25.

Numbers below were measured with a straight ruler, not bending with concave/kicks. Numbers in parentheses (  ) are measured with a tailor's tape, and do bend with concave/kicks.

Length: 31.75 (32)
Wheelbase: 14.38 (14.38)
Width: 8.25 (8.25)
Nose: 6.81 (6.86)
Tail: 6.5 (6.56)

Related: I actually have/keep an Excel spread sheet with my measured dimensions of every different DLX model I've owned.
 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 06, 2022, 11:51:23 PM
...but DLX slightly...more full than most of the other ones...

This is the exact reason I like the 8.25 so much. A lot of popsicles (any brand) have either (a) a really roundish nose (like the 8.4 or 8.28), or (b) a roundish nose/tail that has a tiny hint of "football" (e.g. 8.5/31.8 ). The 8.25" has a nose that is like a hint of rounded, and a hint of "full." The tail isn't as "full" as the nose, but it's not too round, or too pointed. I find it (the 8.25) to be the perfect balance, between these two "extremes." A 14.38" wheelbase is my sweet spot, too. 14.25" and lower, and things start to feel really cramped. 14.5" and over, and things start getting sluggish. I ride Indys, and to that end I've tried Aces on a 14.5, and Thunders on a 14.25, but nothing feels as good (to me) as Indys on a 14.38.   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: typeischeap on January 07, 2022, 05:21:23 AM
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Is the Ishod really 8.5?
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Yes, the Ishod 8.5 TT is really 8.5 wide with a 14.5 wheelbase, but it's slightly shorter overall than they list, it's 32 long, not 32.2. The tails are much rounder/fuller compared to the other sizes.

Hmm...this may be the first twin tail for me to try if I can find one. Those graphics tho'. Anyone know if the 8.5 comfy is slick too or just the 8.3? Other option is the Foy if I can pull myself back to 14.38wb (I have an 8.5/14.38 Polar I may setup next to transition over)...

Related: I actually have/keep an Excel spread sheet with my measured dimensions of every different DLX model I've owned.

I thought I was the only one! Six months back and mine's already 13 rows deep. ;-)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on January 07, 2022, 05:51:07 AM
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Is the Ishod really 8.5?
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Yes, the Ishod 8.5 TT is really 8.5 wide with a 14.5 wheelbase, but it's slightly shorter overall than they list, it's 32 long, not 32.2. The tails are much rounder/fuller compared to the other sizes.
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Hmm...this may be the first twin tail for me to try if I can find one. Those graphics tho'. Anyone know if the 8.5 comfy is slick too or just the 8.3? Other option is the Foy if I can pull myself back to 14.38wb (I have an 8.5/14.38 Polar I may setup next to transition over)...

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Related: I actually have/keep an Excel spread sheet with my measured dimensions of every different DLX model I've owned.
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I thought I was the only one! Six months back and mine's already 13 rows deep. ;-)

Only the 8.3 DLX twins are slick, so the 8.3 Ishod and the Krooked Worrest that are the same boards with different graphics.

I also have a DW Foy twin but the wheelbase on those is not as advertised, it's 14.28 actually, not 14.38, so a hair over 14.25. Compared to the Ishod 8.5, the tails are also longer at 6.75 and both the kicks and the concave is slightly mellower. It's a very nice shape IMO.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on January 23, 2022, 11:22:40 PM
I’ve been noticing that the new 8.5s from DLX are all 14.38WB. Aside from being ever so slightly shorter and having less full kicks, what’s the difference between these and the 8.5 Full SE? Seems kind of redundant imo
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 24, 2022, 03:32:51 AM
I’ve been noticing that the new 8.5s from DLX are all 14.38WB. Aside from being ever so slightly shorter and having less full kicks, what’s the difference between these and the 8.5 Full SE? Seems kind of redundant imo


There have always been at least three different 8.5 shapes in the DLX range, so it is funny how sometimes one is made a whole lot more than another, or more recently, the longer one is left out entirely.

1.  8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb (short)
2. 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wb (regular)
3. 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb (long)


The regular one was the most common a while back, then the shorter one became almost the only one that was out for a good while, but now the regular one seems to be more common, or a fairly even mix between short and regular.

The longer one was last out about 2020, or at least before pandemic shortages, but I think that is not so widely used anyway.


The other thing to note is the shorter one tapers right down at the tail end, but the regular one stays straight through, as did the longer one, both those two of which I had a lot over the years.


Edit:

Almost forgot the second part.

Full SE shapes are wider to the tip, whereas the normal ones are more pointy in the kicks.  When the Full shapes first came out they were bigger, longer, wider kicks from end to end, but as people wanted shorter boards, but still wanted the wider more squared off kicks, they turned them into the Full SE (Short edition) boards, which were very popular.

As much as they were a good selling point, the standard lines were also well loved, so they keep both around.  If you had two boards side by side, one regular and one Full SE of the same width, you would notice quite different shapes.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 31, 2022, 04:04:09 PM
I was comparing a new deck to my 8.5 Krooked today which has a 14.25 supposedly and noticed the holes did not line up with the other supposed 14.25 deck. I then took out some longer digital calipers and measured and the Krooked is 14.18, the other deck, a Baker, was 14.25 on the dot. Anyone else ever notice this or did I get some weird one off?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 31, 2022, 04:13:24 PM
I was comparing a new deck to my 8.5 Krooked today which has a 14.25 supposedly and noticed the holes did not line up with the other supposed 14.25 deck. I then took out some longer digital calipers and measured and the Krooked is 14.18, the other deck, a Baker, was 14.25 on the dot. Anyone else ever notice this or did I get some weird one off?


You might want to give a little more info, which graphic, description easy enough, over pic, or just check the Krooked site.

They have all the catalogs for almost the past year on there, so it shouldn't be too hard to find the board.

https://krookedskateboarding.com/


Not that it matters at all, but what number was on top too?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 31, 2022, 06:00:24 PM
Krooked 8.5 Gonz Flowers Neon, 8.5x31.8 with a 14.25, IV stamp
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on January 31, 2022, 07:01:40 PM
Krooked 8.5 Gonz Flowers Neon, 8.5x31.8 with a 14.25, IV stamp

Do the rest of the dimensions add up?

Just curious if it was on another board entirely.


* The shorter 8.5 has taper, so the width at the front bolts is most likely going to be more than the middle and the back bolts, or just curious if that is the case with these new boards.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 31, 2022, 07:32:41 PM
I was comparing a new deck to my 8.5 Krooked today which has a 14.25 supposedly and noticed the holes did not line up with the other supposed 14.25 deck. I then took out some longer digital calipers and measured and the Krooked is 14.18, the other deck, a Baker, was 14.25 on the dot. Anyone else ever notice this or did I get some weird one off?

Friend had one of those 8.75” Gnarmasté with a “14.25” wb. We measured it…unquestionably more 14.1” than 14.25”.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 31, 2022, 08:17:05 PM
When I laid it on my old Anti Hero when I first got it it was identical, but I don’t know the nose and tail measurements off hand. If you know those I can double check. It is a pubic hair over 8.375” across the 2 front bolts and 8.3125” at the rear most bolts. Tail is 6.5625 measured along the concave to the center of the rear bolts, nose is 7” exactly.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 31, 2022, 08:22:04 PM
New AH 8.5/14wb and 8.75/14.25wb coming out, it looks like (see dlxsf IG). The 8.75 is prolly just the Gnarmaste with diff graphic. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on January 31, 2022, 08:36:48 PM
I was comparing a new deck to my 8.5 Krooked today which has a 14.25 supposedly and noticed the holes did not line up with the other supposed 14.25 deck. I then took out some longer digital calipers and measured and the Krooked is 14.18, the other deck, a Baker, was 14.25 on the dot. Anyone else ever notice this or did I get some weird one off?

That's normal for the 8.5 x 31.8 x 14.25 DLX boards. They measure closer to 8.4 x 31.7 x 14.18. That is pretty much the only shape I have been riding for the last few years.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 31, 2022, 10:19:28 PM
Wild shit, cuz I don’t remember liking the 8.28 with a 14.1 wheelbase at all.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on February 01, 2022, 04:07:49 AM
Does anyone have any info on this deck? Specifically the width at the back truck, and tail shape ( round or square). I can’t find info anywhere. Thanks in advance.

(https://i.ibb.co/yQNJ8L7/1-BFEC851-5332-47-B2-92-D5-8-C0502-B595-DC.png) (https://ibb.co/yQNJ8L7)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 01, 2022, 04:43:17 AM
Krooked 8.5 Gonz Flowers Neon, 8.5x31.8 with a 14.25, IV stamp
Does anyone have any info on this deck? Specifically the width at the back truck, and tail shape ( round or square). I can’t find info anywhere. Thanks in advance.

(https://i.ibb.co/yQNJ8L7/1-BFEC851-5332-47-B2-92-D5-8-C0502-B595-DC.png) (https://ibb.co/yQNJ8L7)


So for both you guys, these are the boards in question.


The 8.5 was one of these, was it?

A lot of people had been saying they were getting smaller and smaller.  Just checking if you actually measured from tip to tip, length, width, from the widest point, not just the top coloured ply and wheelbase is middle to middle center of deck bolt holes.  I know a lot of people had measured incorrectly when they showed me how they measure boards.  That is the reason I ask.

The latest short 8.5 I had come through was barely 8.5 at the shoulder, but more like 8.3 or so through the body, which did taper significantly and definitely still 14.25 wb and 31.85 length.


The special edition is just this normal 9.81 shape, only in a limited edition graphic.  The ones I have measure just over 9 at the front truck and just under 9 at the back truck, but 169 Indy trucks still worked well enough on them, as would a normal 9" truck, or if you don't want any truck showing, a 159 with medium sized wheels.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall21/kr-fall-21-dr-1-07.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 01, 2022, 04:53:02 AM
Does anyone have any info on this deck? Specifically the width at the back truck, and tail shape ( round or square). I can’t find info anywhere. Thanks in advance.

(https://i.ibb.co/yQNJ8L7/1-BFEC851-5332-47-B2-92-D5-8-C0502-B595-DC.png) (https://ibb.co/yQNJ8L7)


More info on that shape in this older post with top and bottom views (both the same boards even though they look different in those pics):


Krooked Gonz Sweatpants decks

Big boy boards, coming in at 9.81 x 32 with a 14.38 wheelbase, so definitely a really good shaped larger deck, about 9.3 over the front trucks but significantly less - about 8.8 - over the back trucks, so I still hadn't set either up from way back when I bought them.

The plan was some Indy 169s and about 58 to 60 mm wheels, but torn between setting one up as a cruiser or a regular ride. You could say with two there could be one of each, but I don't think I am that keen right this minute.



https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqNnbKFthC/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 01, 2022, 07:37:05 AM
For width I measure with the concave from the outside to outside not just the top ply. For wheelbase I measure the middle of the holes. I measure 2 lengths- one is tip to tip and the other is with the concave. I have some larger digital calipers that go up to 18” that I use for WB.

The other 8.5 I had was the Grant Taylor Anti Hero with the MS Paint looking Eagle and it was identical. I then got the 8.4 shape and it was a hair wider, but visibly so.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Murge on February 01, 2022, 10:57:45 AM
I need that 8.75 with the 14.25 in my life.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 01, 2022, 11:29:38 AM
Krooked Gonz Sweatpants decks

Big boy boards, coming in at 9.81 x 32 with a 14.38 wheelbase, so definitely a really good shaped larger deck, about 9.3 over the front trucks but significantly less - about 8.8 - over the back trucks, so I still hadn't set either up from way back when I bought them.

The plan was some Indy 169s and about 58 to 60 mm wheels, but torn between setting one up as a cruiser or a regular ride. You could say with two there could be one of each, but I don't think I am that keen right this minute.



https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqNnbKFthC/

I was super interested to see what a board that size would ride like with a 14.38wb (my favorite wb / always ride the 8.25/14.38), so I got one. It's a tank, but a really fun tank. I set mine up with 169s and Spit Classic 55mm. Might drop down to 159s. It's a bit more of a cruiser for me, but I liked it so much I got another one, in case they discontinue the shape. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 01, 2022, 03:25:12 PM
For width I measure with the concave from the outside to outside not just the top ply. For wheelbase I measure the middle of the holes. I measure 2 lengths- one is tip to tip and the other is with the concave. I have some larger digital calipers that go up to 18” that I use for WB.

The other 8.5 I had was the Grant Taylor Anti Hero with the MS Paint looking Eagle and it was identical. I then got the 8.4 shape and it was a hair wider, but visibly so.


Sounds like you are sorted then, which is good.

Who knows what is going on with the shapes though...




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Krooked Gonz Sweatpants decks

Big boy boards, coming in at 9.81 x 32 with a 14.38 wheelbase, so definitely a really good shaped larger deck, about 9.3 over the front trucks but significantly less - about 8.8 - over the back trucks, so I still hadn't set either up from way back when I bought them.

The plan was some Indy 169s and about 58 to 60 mm wheels, but torn between setting one up as a cruiser or a regular ride. You could say with two there could be one of each, but I don't think I am that keen right this minute.


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I was super interested to see what a board that size would ride like with a 14.38wb (my favorite wb / always ride the 8.25/14.38), so I got one. It's a tank, but a really fun tank. I set mine up with 169s and Spit Classic 55mm. Might drop down to 159s. It's a bit more of a cruiser for me, but I liked it so much I got another one, in case they discontinue the shape.


Ha yeah it is a fun one!

There seems to be a lot of interest in that shape, so I think that will still be around for a long while.

As much as there is significant taper, at least it is still fairly wide and squared in the tail, which makes it so much fun for tail blocks, as well as still being functional for any normal skating too, just on a bigger board.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 01, 2022, 03:30:38 PM
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For width I measure with the concave from the outside to outside not just the top ply. For wheelbase I measure the middle of the holes. I measure 2 lengths- one is tip to tip and the other is with the concave. I have some larger digital calipers that go up to 18” that I use for WB.

The other 8.5 I had was the Grant Taylor Anti Hero with the MS Paint looking Eagle and it was identical. I then got the 8.4 shape and it was a hair wider, but visibly so.
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Sounds like you are sorted then, which is good.

Who knows what is going on with the shapes though...




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Krooked Gonz Sweatpants decks

Big boy boards, coming in at 9.81 x 32 with a 14.38 wheelbase, so definitely a really good shaped larger deck, about 9.3 over the front trucks but significantly less - about 8.8 - over the back trucks, so I still hadn't set either up from way back when I bought them.

The plan was some Indy 169s and about 58 to 60 mm wheels, but torn between setting one up as a cruiser or a regular ride. You could say with two there could be one of each, but I don't think I am that keen right this minute.


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I was super interested to see what a board that size would ride like with a 14.38wb (my favorite wb / always ride the 8.25/14.38), so I got one. It's a tank, but a really fun tank. I set mine up with 169s and Spit Classic 55mm. Might drop down to 159s. It's a bit more of a cruiser for me, but I liked it so much I got another one, in case they discontinue the shape.
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Ha yeah it is a fun one!

There seems to be a lot of interest in that shape, so I think that will still be around for a long while.

As much as there is significant taper, at least it is still fairly wide and squared in the tail, which makes it so much fun for tail blocks, as well as still being functional for any normal skating too, just on a bigger board.

Tail Blocks on that thing are incredible. It actually wasn’t that hard to kickflip, either. Haven’t tried a Tre on it…and doubt I ever will, for that matter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 01, 2022, 03:36:08 PM
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For width I measure with the concave from the outside to outside not just the top ply. For wheelbase I measure the middle of the holes. I measure 2 lengths- one is tip to tip and the other is with the concave. I have some larger digital calipers that go up to 18” that I use for WB.

The other 8.5 I had was the Grant Taylor Anti Hero with the MS Paint looking Eagle and it was identical. I then got the 8.4 shape and it was a hair wider, but visibly so.
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Sounds like you are sorted then, which is good.

Who knows what is going on with the shapes though...




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Krooked Gonz Sweatpants decks

Big boy boards, coming in at 9.81 x 32 with a 14.38 wheelbase, so definitely a really good shaped larger deck, about 9.3 over the front trucks but significantly less - about 8.8 - over the back trucks, so I still hadn't set either up from way back when I bought them.

The plan was some Indy 169s and about 58 to 60 mm wheels, but torn between setting one up as a cruiser or a regular ride. You could say with two there could be one of each, but I don't think I am that keen right this minute.


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I was super interested to see what a board that size would ride like with a 14.38wb (my favorite wb / always ride the 8.25/14.38), so I got one. It's a tank, but a really fun tank. I set mine up with 169s and Spit Classic 55mm. Might drop down to 159s. It's a bit more of a cruiser for me, but I liked it so much I got another one, in case they discontinue the shape.
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Ha yeah it is a fun one!

There seems to be a lot of interest in that shape, so I think that will still be around for a long while.

As much as there is significant taper, at least it is still fairly wide and squared in the tail, which makes it so much fun for tail blocks, as well as still being functional for any normal skating too, just on a bigger board.
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Tail Blocks on that thing are incredible. It actually wasn’t that hard to kickflip, either. Haven’t tried a Tre on it…and doubt I ever will, for that matter.


Another one from the 9+ thread:


(https://i.ibb.co/9gKN05F/D6-D548-A0-7-AD7-42-A0-8-AD3-4-B1-BD24-BFD3-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9gKN05F)(https://i.ibb.co/d0kYRDC/E4087-C69-E412-413-D-AEE0-13-E51-DA94-FD2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d0kYRDC)
Got the deck for cheap off a guy who gripped it with clear and rode it once. Even with a heatgun the clear grip was a pita to remove, couldn’t get any large pieces to peel off so it came off in a bunch of tiny chunks and looked like peeling dead feet skin. Nasty. Left a circle of it.

Cruiser wheels until I replace these 169’s, way beyond their lifespan for grinds.
Can’t decide between Ace 55/66/77 or Indy 215. The board is about 9.5/8.8 over the trucks. Leaning towards 215 cuz they’re novel but I want the quickest steering I can get on the SS Sweatpants &#38;#128741;

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: notinternetfamous on February 04, 2022, 07:17:24 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/89gtjh3/unnamed.png) (https://ibb.co/89gtjh3)

posted in the egg thread, but thought I would share it here too!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 04, 2022, 04:14:03 PM

I was just thinking this would be good here as well.


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I sent him a DM and here are the dimensions of the sample! it seems he wanted to maintain the same wb as the standard 8.06 shape to keep it consistent.

8.25" x 31.82" // 14.38"
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lol I also dm'ed him about that board and he mentioned to me that it's not really a football shape and he was going for an "old girl board type shape." It's really sick that he takes the time of his day to interact with regular people like us!


Yeah!  For sure.

I think a lot of people would be keen to try that shape out, even those who prefer shorter wheelbases.

The width and length alone are right where most people like their boards, it would seem.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 04, 2022, 09:13:52 PM
What’s the next closest shape to the 8.5/31.8 that isn’t the 8.4? 8.25 Full SE?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on February 04, 2022, 11:10:48 PM
What’s the next closest shape to the 8.5/31.8 that isn’t the 8.4? 8.25 Full SE?

Dimension wise, yes aside from width, everything else is pretty close, but I've tried both and they felt super different. Not sure how to explain it but maybe it's because I like fuller nose and tails. The 8.5x31.8 DLX shape is by far my least favorite. Can't make it feel right despite trying various truck and wheel combos. The 8.75 deck with the 14.25wb also comes close in terms of specs but I haven't tried it yet
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 05, 2022, 01:01:33 AM
What’s the next closest shape to the 8.5/31.8 that isn’t the 8.4? 8.25 Full SE?



Isn't almost everything else around that more like 32 long?

Not a big difference, 31.85 to 32 even, but I know I really liked the slightly longer board much more than the shorter 8.5 shape.

There are:

8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb (Normal board, more often Antihero)
8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb * Manderson shape (big full kicks?)
8.25 x 32 with 14.25 wb (Real Full SE)


So yes that is probably about the closest if you didn't want the normal 8.4 but overall those boards felt so good and just worked when I had a few after riding the 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb and wanted a wider board.

Was the 8.38 Manderson the really big one you had?

I still haven't seen one in person but the pics look really full shaped when I have seen them online, not just the stock graphic pic, but the actual board pics.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 05, 2022, 01:14:48 AM

For reference, here are the two to compare, both the same length and wheelbase, almost the same width, but significantly different when you see the tops of the normal 8.4 board and then the 8.38 Manderson shape:


8.4 (normal shape)


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Anti-Hero-Taylor-We-Fly-8.4%22-Skateboard-Deck--_314883-back-US.jpg)



8.38 Manderson shape


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Krooked-Manderson-Drama-8.38%22-Skateboard-Deck-_342343-back-US.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 05, 2022, 01:17:23 AM
There seems to be a lot of interest in that shape, so I think that will still be around for a long while.

Was happy to see the new Krooked Mermaid on that 9.81" shape. That thing needs to stay around.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 05, 2022, 01:46:58 AM
Some boards are harder to find decent pics of than others.


I guess you could always just look at the Real site anyway:

https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/



I finally found a good 8.25 Full SE to compare it to now as well.


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Real-Brockel-Death-Kiss-8.25%22-Skateboard-Deck-_331042-back-US.jpg)



Just to add one more, this was an original 8.25 Full (Not Full SE) but the shape of the nose and tail are consistent with the Full boards.



(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Real-Ishod-High-Seas-Full-8.25%22-Skateboard-Deck-_325705-back-US.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on February 05, 2022, 02:19:39 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/89gtjh3/unnamed.png) (https://ibb.co/89gtjh3)

posted in the egg thread, but thought I would share it here too!
i bounce between 8.06, 8.125, and 8.28 so im thinking i want this.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 09, 2022, 02:28:32 PM

From the 14" wheelbase thread:



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The new Tommy G real deck is 9.2 x 32 x 13.75wb
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Guerrero_Knees_Deck/descpage-RLGKN92DK.html

Tough to tell just how much it tapers over the truck but I’m guessing it’s in the 8.75 range.
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I got this today and for anyone wondering it tapers to 8.5 on the back trucks and is 9 on the front. Somewhat similar to the couch, with obviously more of a shovel nose. Looking forward to skating it.

(https://i.imgur.com/sYbcIMB.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 09, 2022, 04:17:25 PM
Has anyone skated both the DLX 8.25x14.38 as well as the BBS generic 8.38 that brands like The Killing Floor, Pass~Port, etc use? They seem pretty damn similar but what I am most interested is the steepness of the kicks/fingers of flat.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 09, 2022, 04:25:36 PM
Has anyone skated both the DLX 8.25x14.38 as well as the BBS generic 8.38 that brands like The Killing Floor, Pass~Port, etc use? They seem pretty damn similar but what I am most interested is the steepness of the kicks/fingers of flat.


I have a few I can pull out and check / compare.

The DLX 8.25 always seemed wider, as well as steeper than most other DLX boards I have, regardless of the I to IV on top.

Comparatively the other brands in BBS of the 8.38 at 32 with 14.375 wb are very similar in dimensions but different in shape and almost always much flatter, in brands like Passport, but more or less the same in Polar and a couple of others.

Bakerboys (Birdhouse, Baker and Deathwish), DGK and others I have are all the same as the DLX 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, so most likely not the size and shape you are after.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 09, 2022, 09:02:38 PM
I always found Polar pretty steep with minimal fingers of flat but maybe it was the size I had from them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 10, 2022, 09:18:57 PM
I always found Polar pretty steep with minimal fingers of flat but maybe it was the size I had from them.


They are mostly shorter wheelbases, so use shorter molds in general I think, which would often translate to less room from bolts to the kicks but the BBS molds don't really comply with the usual "fingers of flat" methodology as per other boards that have a definite line where the kicks start.

The easiest way to explain it is the boards just feel heavy to lift for manual or similar things if the holes are drilled too far towards the kicks, whereas they board will feel very light to manual or do things on if the holes are in a lot further.  Experienced this first hand when drilling out and drilling in wheelbases on BBS boards.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 12, 2022, 07:21:14 AM
I got one of the new Grimple 8.25s and compared it to my generic BBS 8.38 that has the same WB. It measures identical (and is wider than 8.25). When I place it on top of the 8.38 it might be a hair more full. I don’t recall the Roman Numeral on the top cuz I never have a choice.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 13, 2022, 01:56:09 AM
I got one of the new Grimple 8.25s and compared it to my generic BBS 8.38 that has the same WB. It measures identical (and is wider than 8.25). When I place it on top of the 8.38 it might be a hair more full. I don’t recall the Roman Numeral on the top cuz I never have a choice.


They are a big feeling 8.25 board, which I think is good.

Didn't you see the top, or did the shop grip it before sending or something?

Not a worry either way.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 13, 2022, 07:25:47 AM
I forgot to check before gripping but I think it was a III. I don’t find it super full or crazy feeling and actually like the toothpick shape of both. Just surprised to see it as basically the same shape I thought something would be noticeably different.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: VCR on February 13, 2022, 07:56:18 AM
8.38 Manderson shape


Holy shit, this looks good. Is this shape any Manderson 8.38?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 13, 2022, 10:47:40 AM
Any shape labeled Manderson Shape they have it on the sticker or will specify. It’s a boat if that’s what ur into
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on February 14, 2022, 05:50:22 PM
Apologies if it’s already been answered, but does anyone know which size trucks would fit best on the 9.5 Ray Barbee street shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 14, 2022, 06:24:41 PM
Apologies if it’s already been answered, but does anyone know which size trucks would fit best on the 9.5 Ray Barbee street shape?


I am looking for pics of boards through the forums as I know some people have had that board, but cannot find any right this second.

Besides that, Conflict Skates has info on it

https://www.conflictskates.co.uk/krooked--clouds---ray-barbee-skateboard-deck-95-x-3175--old-skool-ltd-mark-gonzalez-31679-p.asp


Front bolts 9"

Back bolts 8.125"


Best truck (using Indy as a guide) 169s for the old school 80s fish look, 159s for a slightly more narrow look of the same, even 149s with wide wheels would also work, as per a board I just put together with similar dimensions, which feels pretty good to skate and keeps a bit more normal profile as well.


(https://15.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/adminconflict/images/krooked-redux-ray-barbee-skateboard-deck-9.5-x-31.75-green-old-skool-ltd-m-(3)-34331-p.jpg)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 14, 2022, 06:31:07 PM
Apologies if it’s already been answered, but does anyone know which size trucks would fit best on the 9.5 Ray Barbee street shape?

Found a couple in the 9+ thread directly:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.msg3675026#msg3675026


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.msg3674141;topicseen#msg3674141


Feel like every week I’m in a board crisis.
Fooling myself that trying a smaller board somehow I’ll have more tricks. Just get frustrated and go back to what feels good.
This barbee is pretty fun.
Krooked barbee
Indy 159 hollow with mid base plates
Dlx tackle green 94a bushings
Spitfire f4 classic og 55mm 99a
Bones swiss
Bender Allen
Jessup
Dngr rails made from recycled snowboard sidewalls
Dunks
(https://i.imgur.com/q3tCogI.jpg)


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That setup was a while ago.
No top shot, sorry.
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@nekro I had this setup earlier this year, barbee clouds on Indy 159s with spit conical full 56s. Honestly felt great, I at some point switched the trucks to ace classic 55s and didn’t feel hot rod-y.

(https://i.imgur.com/5cogqJH_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Hope that helps


xpost from setup thread

(https://i.ibb.co/f8gwcMr/06-CDC0-E0-4872-4200-B1-C8-72284-AC42-FCA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f8gwcMr)
(https://i.ibb.co/TY6sH2p/5-B5-F460-B-005-F-4339-BB0-A-E8-FBD2-C14396.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TY6sH2p)
krooked ray barbee redux 9.5/31.75/14.25
venture 5.6 w/indy 78a+flat washers (not pictured)
2mm polycarbonate risers from a pal
f4 conical full 53mm 99a
swiss 6
bronze allen
mob
sb dunk lows/adidas tyshawns

primitive egg is going into storage for a later revisit. taking tonight to get used to the taller setup. looking to put 56-58mm conical fulls on this sometime next week when they hit the local

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on February 14, 2022, 07:26:00 PM
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Apologies if it’s already been answered, but does anyone know which size trucks would fit best on the 9.5 Ray Barbee street shape?
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Found a couple in the 9+ thread directly:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.msg3675026#msg3675026


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97297.msg3674141;topicseen#msg3674141


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Feel like every week I’m in a board crisis.
Fooling myself that trying a smaller board somehow I’ll have more tricks. Just get frustrated and go back to what feels good.
This barbee is pretty fun.
Krooked barbee
Indy 159 hollow with mid base plates
Dlx tackle green 94a bushings
Spitfire f4 classic og 55mm 99a
Bones swiss
Bender Allen
Jessup
Dngr rails made from recycled snowboard sidewalls
Dunks
(https://i.imgur.com/q3tCogI.jpg)
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That setup was a while ago.
No top shot, sorry.
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@nekro I had this setup earlier this year, barbee clouds on Indy 159s with spit conical full 56s. Honestly felt great, I at some point switched the trucks to ace classic 55s and didn’t feel hot rod-y.

(https://i.imgur.com/5cogqJH_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Hope that helps
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xpost from setup thread

(https://i.ibb.co/f8gwcMr/06-CDC0-E0-4872-4200-B1-C8-72284-AC42-FCA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/f8gwcMr)
(https://i.ibb.co/TY6sH2p/5-B5-F460-B-005-F-4339-BB0-A-E8-FBD2-C14396.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TY6sH2p)
krooked ray barbee redux 9.5/31.75/14.25
venture 5.6 w/indy 78a+flat washers (not pictured)
2mm polycarbonate risers from a pal
f4 conical full 53mm 99a
swiss 6
bronze allen
mob
sb dunk lows/adidas tyshawns

primitive egg is going into storage for a later revisit. taking tonight to get used to the taller setup. looking to put 56-58mm conical fulls on this sometime next week when they hit the local
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Amazing. Thanks so much for this!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 18, 2022, 06:35:34 PM

For reference, here are the two to compare, both the same length and wheelbase, almost the same width, but significantly different when you see the tops of the normal 8.4 board and then the 8.38 Manderson shape:


8.4 (normal shape)


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Anti-Hero-Taylor-We-Fly-8.4%22-Skateboard-Deck--_314883-back-US.jpg)



8.38 Manderson shape


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Krooked-Manderson-Drama-8.38%22-Skateboard-Deck-_342343-back-US.jpg)




Wow, I never knew the 8.3 Manderson was shaped, and ike that. That's my go to type of shape. Shame the WB is so big; I take it they don't use that shape on the 8.25" Manderson?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: VCR on February 18, 2022, 07:47:23 PM
I got that shape after seeing it in this thread. It’s too good. Hopefully I can find more of them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on February 18, 2022, 08:17:38 PM
It’s only available in the 8.38 Manderson Shape and will have a sticker on it that specifies it’s his shape. I don’t think it’s actually 8.38
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 18, 2022, 10:11:24 PM
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For reference, here are the two to compare, both the same length and wheelbase, almost the same width, but significantly different when you see the tops of the normal 8.4 board and then the 8.38 Manderson shape:


8.4 (normal shape)


8.38 Manderson shape

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Wow, I never knew the 8.3 Manderson was shaped, and ike that. That's my go to type of shape. Shame the WB is so big; I take it they don't use that shape on the 8.25" Manderson?


The 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb (same dimensions as the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb but totally different shape) is most likely more like 8.5 in width, as are most of the other 8.38 DLX boards, not the same as the 8.3 DLX boards including the twin Ishod / Worrest shape, which is more like 8.25 with a hair extra.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 18, 2022, 10:12:41 PM
I got that shape after seeing it in this thread. It’s too good. Hopefully I can find more of them.


I am guessing they will bring out one every drop or every second drop as it is his shape that he rides and people seem to like it too, which always helps, but as per everything I like, I do try to stock up a bit more on something that I don't know how many more I am likely to find.


Edit:


There were three from this last year (2021) in the two below and the "Rich people's drama" deck that was from the first drop for 2021, still showing on their catalog.

https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2021/

https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring21/kr-sp20-d1-del1-05.jpg


I thought I had put up too many pics already below, and just added to this post now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 18, 2022, 10:13:00 PM
It’s only available in the 8.38 Manderson Shape and will have a sticker on it that specifies it’s his shape. I don’t think it’s actually 8.38


Exactly  :)


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@Xen Manderson shape as said above - not to be confused with any other board that has his name on it just to have a rotation of sizes and pro team names, as per pics below, first one "Simplicity" his special shape, second one "Jigsaw" is just a generic 8.38 x 32.25 x 14.5 normal board, third one "Elsewhere" just another normal 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb board and not a special shape.  Last one is his special shape although it doesn't have a sticker showing or anything, but it was from a while back and does have the shorter length and wheelbase (and was the same rounded / blunt look in shop pics) for the "Gone fishin" graphic.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall21/kr-fall-21-dr-1-02.jpg)


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall21/kr-fl21-d2-hg-prebook-04.jpg)


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer21/kr-sm21-04.jpg)


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer21/kr-sm21-12.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on February 25, 2022, 06:13:50 PM

Adding this one here as well.


The new shorter eagle deck 8.5 x 31.75 with 14 wheelbase.



Has anyone skated the anti-hero team mis register eagle deck 8,5x31,75 14wb yet and can say something about the shape/kicks  ?


I didn't think they were actually out yet.

The pic of the board looks pretty much like a normal DLX shape, so I am thinking similar to the normal 8.5 only shorter.


Edit:

Had a look and sure enough quite a few places have them out now (didn't when I had checked the other day) but the best pic of the board is here:


https://super-duper-skateboards.myshopify.com/collections/boards/products/anti-hero-mis-register-eagle-8-5-short-and-wide-skateboard-deck-grip-included-ships-free-canada-wide-stains-vary


(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/8361/products/image_802e0ae6-fa24-4bdb-bcdd-61b465d504ba_2048x2048.jpg)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/8361/products/image_9d0cc5dc-621b-4f3e-852b-447c554d5dec_2048x2048.jpg)


This one might be the best pic of the kicks:


(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2336/8361/products/image_00be4f7c-c7a6-46e8-b794-1f214efba8ba_2048x2048.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 02, 2022, 07:29:16 AM
I’ve been skating the 8.25x14.38, which is slightly less preferable to the generic 8.38 BBS Killing Floor I had before. I am interested in the 8.38 Full SE and the Dreamer shape. How much steeper/different are the kicks on these?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 02, 2022, 07:38:52 AM
I’ve been skating the 8.25x14.38, which is slightly less preferable to the generic 8.38 BBS Killing Floor I had before. I am interested in the 8.38 Full SE and the Dreamer shape. How much steeper/different are the kicks on these?

I assume you know about I, II, III, and IX? That's your kicks differential on all DLX decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 02, 2022, 08:14:59 AM
Ya but some shapes are steeper and dramatically fuller i.e. the Manderson shape so I was curious since I’ve never had a DLX full shape of any sort.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 02, 2022, 08:33:45 AM
Ya but some shapes are steeper and dramatically fuller i.e. the Manderson shape so I was curious since I’ve never had a DLX full shape of any sort.

I haven’t noticed a difference in steepness (aside from Roman numerals) across DLX decks. Shape, absolutely there are differences. The full shapes do indeed have a more “square” ish tail. If you are a DLX nerd, getting at least one full shape is worth doing just to see what they are like.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 02, 2022, 08:41:31 PM

I feel like the shape and the steepness are not often combined and it is more just a luck of the draw, or as stated, which board press number is the one you have had.

From getting multiple boards of the same shape / graphic / run, I can definitely say that there are differences in the concave that do go beyond just the press number as well, eg one eagle with a I on it was more mellow than anything else I have had before, even compared to all the IV boards that I currently have, which also had some slightly different concaves between all of them.

That said, all 8.25 regular boards have felt steeper to me, even the IV pressed 8.25 regular boards have always felt steeper than the other 8.38 I pressed or different sizes all with IV, so that alone is a curious thing.  Given I have had a lot come through my hands for the shop and yes OCD crazy or whatever, I have had a stand on every single board, just to see how it feels.

The "Dreamer shape" is just the standard 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, regardless of what anyone else might say.  I asked from the DLXSF.COM site and that was the reply.  For me that is pretty much perfect for a slightly more nimble version than other BBS 8.5 boards I ride.

All of the 8.25, 8.38 and 8.5 Full and Full SE boards I have had are quite different in shape to the normal boards, but as I am still yet to see a Manderson deck in person, I cannot really compare them, but I would almost say that the 8.25 Full SE which is 8.25 x 32 with 14.25 wb, is the same everything except width as the 8.38 Manderson, big blunt kicks and a very full shape overall.

I had skated a few of the 8.38 Full and Full SE boards and liked them both, but when I couldn't get easy access to more, I went with the standard 8.38 as my main board.


It is interesting to hear how others have felt about different DLX boards as well, given in the grand scheme of things I have only had access to what would amount to a very small number overall, even if I may have had a few hundred come through my hands in the last year before the shop closed.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 02, 2022, 08:46:05 PM
I’ve been skating the 8.25x14.38, which is slightly less preferable to the generic 8.38 BBS Killing Floor I had before. I am interested in the 8.38 Full SE and the Dreamer shape. How much steeper/different are the kicks on these?


So the shapes are very much the same as the boards I posted here on the last page:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3734385#msg3734385


Putting two boards of 8.38 and IV stamp together, the normal 8.38 with 14.5 wb and the 8.38 Full SE with 14.38 wb, they are pretty much the same concave, with same angle of kicks (I don't have a gauge or measure thingy or phone app) but the Full SE is ever so slightly shorter in length between the kicks, so it sits a little more inside the 8.38 normal shape, which is interesting.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on March 02, 2022, 08:58:23 PM
I agree that the 8.25s are steeper than the rest. I've owned several including Full, Full SE, slick bottoms, etc. All steeper than other DLX shapes regardless of the Roman numeral
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on March 02, 2022, 09:45:17 PM
Man you guys are making me go bananas with these shapes I never heard of

Recently setup a krooked full 8.18 with the 14.38 wb and it was never my jazz those dimensions but that full shape really just makes it a whole different case

I love the full shape, so much I’m definitely dropping the retail $60/$70 for a deck when I find a manderson 8.25 or hopefully a full SE

anyone know other brands that have a full shape like dlx? I think my friend had an enjoi a similar shape but he’s not a nerd and doesn’t care but I tried out his board and it felt close like an 8.5 version of my krooked  full
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 03, 2022, 04:20:45 AM
Man you guys are making me go bananas with these shapes I never heard of

Recently setup a krooked full 8.18 with the 14.38 wb and it was never my jazz those dimensions but that full shape really just makes it a whole different case

I love the full shape, so much I’m definitely dropping the retail $60/$70 for a deck when I find a manderson 8.25 or hopefully a full SE

anyone know other brands that have a full shape like dlx? I think my friend had an enjoi a similar shape but he’s not a nerd and doesn’t care but I tried out his board and it felt close like an 8.5 version of my krooked  full


I used to love the 8.18 boards, but I haven't seen any for a while now.

That 8.18 Full shape was nice though.


Guessing that more people are just going for the 8 or the 8.25 sizes more so than 8.18 but they still have the 8.12 in a couple of shapes.


There are definitely some "Full" Dwindle boards out now.  One that a friend had was very squared off on both kicks, shorter wheelbase as per Dwindle but still the normal length - 8.5 x 32.1 with 14.25 wb when I looked it up.

Do those Quasi decks count?  WKND too, on those PS Stix short stubby shapes.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 03, 2022, 07:11:13 AM
What I don’t get is how the Dreamer shape is different than a normal 8.38. My friend loves it but isn’t a nerd and doesn’t know this answer
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 03, 2022, 07:27:06 AM
What I don’t get is how the Dreamer shape is different than a normal 8.38. My friend loves it but isn’t a nerd and doesn’t know this answer

Dreamer = standard / normal 8.38 board.


It might have been lost in the long post, but this was in the middle of it:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3749264#msg3749264


The "Dreamer shape" is just the standard 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, regardless of what anyone else might say.  I asked from the DLXSF.COM site and that was the reply.  For me that is pretty much perfect for a slightly more nimble version than other BBS 8.5 boards I ride.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on March 03, 2022, 11:13:00 AM
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Man you guys are making me go bananas with these shapes I never heard of

Recently setup a krooked full 8.18 with the 14.38 wb and it was never my jazz those dimensions but that full shape really just makes it a whole different case

I love the full shape, so much I’m definitely dropping the retail $60/$70 for a deck when I find a manderson 8.25 or hopefully a full SE

anyone know other brands that have a full shape like dlx? I think my friend had an enjoi a similar shape but he’s not a nerd and doesn’t care but I tried out his board and it felt close like an 8.5 version of my krooked  full
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I used to love the 8.18 boards, but I haven't seen any for a while now.

That 8.18 Full shape was nice though.


Guessing that more people are just going for the 8 or the 8.25 sizes more so than 8.18 but they still have the 8.12 in a couple of shapes.


There are definitely some "Full" Dwindle boards out now.  One that a friend had was very squared off on both kicks, shorter wheelbase as per Dwindle but still the normal length - 8.5 x 32.1 with 14.25 wb when I looked it up.

Do those Quasi decks count?  WKND too, on those PS Stix short stubby shapes.

Cool I gotta 8.12 wknd on stand by

Probably just gonna have to ask my local if they can get one of those and hold it on the next deluxe order

That manderson 8.25 sounds too good
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 05, 2022, 10:04:54 PM
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLRAR82DK-1.jpg&nw=435)

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Listed as FULL-SE (short edition), BUT has the regular 14.3 WB...instead of the normal 14.25" anyone got eyes on it? I'd dip for a FULL-SE at 32" with that WB.

Also, that 8.18" FULL wa fucking great. I sized down recently and was looking for deadstock of one, no luck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 06, 2022, 01:08:09 AM

Probably just gonna have to ask my local if they can get one of those and hold it on the next deluxe order

That manderson 8.25 sounds too good


Just to clarify and make sure cause people are a bit confused, but the "Manderson" shape that is the full looking board (not Real Full or Full SE dimensions) is only out in the one size with dimensions being 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wheelbase, which is more like or almost 8.5 wide, from what others have said.

The other sizes including the 8.25 is just the normal DLX 8.25 board, which is 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase.

Every rider seems to have rotating board sizes, eg last drop there was a Mike Anderson board on 8.25, the drop before it was a different size, same as Cromer boards come in the normal DLX 8.38 board that I bought, but also 8.25 and 8.5 and 8.0 as well.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 06, 2022, 01:10:21 AM

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Listed as FULL-SE (short edition), BUT has the regular 14.3 WB...instead of the normal 14.25" anyone got eyes on it? I'd dip for a FULL-SE at 32" with that WB.

Also, that 8.18" FULL wa fucking great. I sized down recently and was looking for deadstock of one, no luck.


So I had a look at the new Real catalog and YES it is actually really confusing with how they have the layout with the ticks on the different board options.

The Full SE is red in all of them, which is not an indication that any board is Full SE, just check where the tick is - on the R1 which is their standard shape board, as well as the Full SE boards having the sticker to go with them showing the words Full SE.

That board in question on the Real site is the normal 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase.

Below that is a Full SE just to compare the sticker and tick placement.



(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-10.png)


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-11.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 06, 2022, 01:44:39 AM




I should have used this one as the specific example of the 8.25 Full SE, but at least here it is, this time in the Lintell graphic.

When these first came out I was thinking they were too short and stubby, but after someone bought and set it up, it worked really well, for the 8.25 x 32 with 14.25 wb and nice wide full kicks.

There is usually one or so every drop in this size, so for you guys riding that size board, this might be a good one to look into.




(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-08.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 06, 2022, 07:26:52 AM
Got to stand on the 8.38 Full SE and holy shit is that thing big. The nose measured a full 7.25 and tail was almost 7, but the 8.38 Dreamer was barely 7 on the nose and had a fairly short tail. So far I like the boring standard 8.25 the best, but the 8.38 Dreamer is intriguing and I’d like to try the Worrest twin tail someday when I get new trucks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on March 06, 2022, 11:58:30 AM
That monkey business graphic is so good. Tempted to try out the 8.38 full se. Kinda scared of the length of it though. Also might be a really nice balance for me between the stability of king wb and board and the nimbleness of a short board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 06, 2022, 12:07:39 PM
I stood on both the 8.38 Full SE and dreamer and I cannot see the Full SE being anything close to nimble. Like ya the WB is slightly shorter, but the kicks are quite massive: the tail is bigger than the nose of the normal DLX 8.25 and the fullness is very noticeable.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 06, 2022, 06:12:31 PM

@LebowskisRug

I guess "nimble" is dependent on what it is compared to.

When I skate the 8.38 boards, either normal (Dreamer if you will) or the Full SE, both feel nimble compared to the original 8.38 Full shape with way longer length and wheelbase, or compared to other 8.5 boards I have on permanent rotation.  To add to that, anything under 8.38 now feels too small for me, which is funny as I used to ride the 8.12 full time for well over a decade.

At least being able to see in person and stand on them all really does help with working out what is good and what is too big or too small for each person.

As much as I know now what most of them are like, so can order sight unseen, anyone else that is particular about specific shapes and sizes should definitely find somewhere that has them and spend some time comparing all of them.

Some of those shapes will take you by surprise and some might be a lot more than you might think in terms of how big they feel compared to other boards in a more normal shape, as you said.


At least there are a good number of options with all the DLX shapes, so they pretty much have everything covered in that regard.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 06, 2022, 06:20:09 PM
I am not on a dlx shape (crail g053), but I can confirm that, strangely, a board that’s 8.5, with a 14.5 wb, can feel nimble.
Nimble is NOT what I think of with larger dlx shapes tho. Them shits are boats idk how people that are short and old and have the same exact physical limitations as me ride them, at all.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 06, 2022, 06:22:28 PM
That’s cuz your deck is the opposite of full and the nose is about as big as the 8.38 Full SE tail.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 06, 2022, 06:25:40 PM
Makes sense. Feels great. Also, for me, the length being right at 32 is key. Over that is never really good for me. I wouldn’t call the shape I’m skating tapered, or thin, in the least tho.
It’s opened me up to wanting to try some bigger dlx boards, longer wb’s…the length of the tail and nose is something I’ve never explored. My previous ‘logic’ has been: 14” wb, less than 32 (shit really more like less than 31.5), and 8.25 or less. So me really enjoying this setup has turned a lot of what I thought I knew, upside down.
I’ve tried to skate ALOT of bigger bbs boards and haven’t really gotten a long with any consistently.
Blah blah, dreamer sounds interesting
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 06, 2022, 06:32:21 PM
I am not on a dlx shape (crail g053), but I can confirm that, strangely, a board that’s 8.5, with a 14.5 wb, can feel nimble.
Nimble is NOT what I think of with larger dlx shapes tho. Them shits are boats idk how people that are short and old and have the same exact physical limitations as me ride them, at all.


I have a couple of friends who share that exact same opinion, so you are not alone there.

When I set up the AH Orange eagle, which I had been eyeing off for a long time, I think I finally realised what "too big" actually felt like though.

That thing at 9 x 33 with 15 wb was too big for me to be comfortable on, even though I had been riding the AH white eagle 8.75 board for a number of years as a go to if I was injured or just wanted a boat ride.

I guess I am taller, so that definitely has something to do with the dimensions being more comfortable up to a point.

Two other much smaller guys I know both ride and love the orange eagles and similar boards, skating everything on them - street, bowl, vert ramps, still do flip tricks and tech stuff, so I really just smile and wonder how they are so controlled on something too big for me.


I guess it doesn't need that much thinking about and everyone should find something that works best for them.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 06, 2022, 06:43:16 PM
I am not on a dlx shape (crail g053), but I can confirm that, strangely, a board that’s 8.5, with a 14.5 wb, can feel nimble.
Nimble is NOT what I think of with larger dlx shapes tho. Them shits are boats idk how people that are short and old and have the same exact physical limitations as me ride them, at all.

I've skated the 8.38 FULL and that thing was a BARGE, I hated every second of it; lasted two sessions. I chalk that up to overall board length, not width or WB.

Thanks @Woodshop, a bit after I posted I looked over the images again and 'got it' weird design at first but then once you get, you get it...would be better off getting rid of the check mark and making the red text the main modifier...and/or putting the damn check AFTER the descriptor like they did on th TG board...or the Ishod twins....slick and twin are red....consistency is key.

Bummed tho, I was kinda stocked for an SE FULL with that longer WB. I don't know why (and I've skated a ton of them) but I can't vibe with the OG DLX 8.25" after skating their fulls.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 06, 2022, 07:15:11 PM
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I am not on a dlx shape (crail g053), but I can confirm that, strangely, a board that’s 8.5, with a 14.5 wb, can feel nimble.
Nimble is NOT what I think of with larger dlx shapes tho. Them shits are boats idk how people that are short and old and have the same exact physical limitations as me ride them, at all.
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I have a couple of friends who share that exact same opinion, so you are not alone there.

When I set up the AH Orange eagle, which I had been eyeing off for a long time, I think I finally realised what "too big" actually felt like though.

That thing at 9 x 33 with 15 wb was too big for me to be comfortable on, even though I had been riding the AH white eagle 8.75 board for a number of years as a go to if I was injured or just wanted a boat ride.

I guess I am taller, so that definitely has something to do with the dimensions being more comfortable up to a point.

Two other much smaller guys I know both ride and love the orange eagles and similar boards, skating everything on them - street, bowl, vert ramps, still do flip tricks and tech stuff, so I really just smile and wonder how they are so controlled on something too big for me.


I guess it doesn't need that much thinking about and everyone should find something that works best for them.

How tall are you? I’m 191cm with US size 10 shoe.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 06, 2022, 07:45:33 PM

How tall are you? I’m 191cm with US size 10 shoe.

I am just under 190cm (around 80 kgs / 177 pounds) and had been skating US 11 shoes for most of my life, but had often been in 11.5 or more commonly 12 as we don't have half sizes in AU more for chilling or when I had issues, especially with ingrown big toe nails.

Normal board was consistently AH black eagle 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb from 2005 with the blue eagle 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb as a spare if injured or I just wanted a more cruisy ride.  Then about 2017 found joy in the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb, but from 2018 and especially during times I couldn't easily get that board, I have since been riding the "Dreamer" shape and others with longer wheelbases, which I find I like the 14.5 options as it makes me get a little wider and lower / better for what I skate nowdays.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 06, 2022, 08:55:10 PM
I basically only skate ledges, flatground, carve a bit at the occasional park, and curbs (but not slappies). I've found stepping up to the 14.38 I can skate faster/more confidently. The 8.25 generic BBS with 14.25 always felt a tad cramped since there are not much fingers of flat.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 06, 2022, 11:29:05 PM
I basically only skate ledges, flatground, carve a bit at the occasional park, and curbs (but not slappies). I've found stepping up to the 14.38 I can skate faster/more confidently. The 8.25 generic BBS with 14.25 always felt a tad cramped since there are not much fingers of flat.

The 8.25/14.38 is the apex. It is the best board ever produced, IMHO. There is nothing better for all-around radness. Perfect shape, ratios, and dimensions. There is literally nothing I would change about that deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 07, 2022, 08:16:34 AM
That shape is almost identical to the generic BBS 8.38, which is nice because that gives me a dozen total brands to choose from.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2022, 09:39:35 AM
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I basically only skate ledges, flatground, carve a bit at the occasional park, and curbs (but not slappies). I've found stepping up to the 14.38 I can skate faster/more confidently. The 8.25 generic BBS with 14.25 always felt a tad cramped since there are not much fingers of flat.
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The 8.25/14.38 is the apex. It is the best board ever produced, IMHO. There is nothing better for all-around radness. Perfect shape, ratios, and dimensions. There is literally nothing I would change about that deck.

Looking at the latest catalog, the shape you are both referencing, would be the r1 8.25x14.38x32 NOT the full se of the same dimensions, correct?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 07, 2022, 09:59:18 AM
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I basically only skate ledges, flatground, carve a bit at the occasional park, and curbs (but not slappies). I've found stepping up to the 14.38 I can skate faster/more confidently. The 8.25 generic BBS with 14.25 always felt a tad cramped since there are not much fingers of flat.
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The 8.25/14.38 is the apex. It is the best board ever produced, IMHO. There is nothing better for all-around radness. Perfect shape, ratios, and dimensions. There is literally nothing I would change about that deck.
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Looking at the latest catalog, the shape you are both referencing, would be the r1 8.25x14.38x32 NOT the full se of the same dimensions, correct?

The SE has a 14.25wb. I made no mention of that, and specifically cited the 14.38wb. So, you should be able to do that math. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2022, 10:03:25 AM
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I basically only skate ledges, flatground, carve a bit at the occasional park, and curbs (but not slappies). I've found stepping up to the 14.38 I can skate faster/more confidently. The 8.25 generic BBS with 14.25 always felt a tad cramped since there are not much fingers of flat.
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The 8.25/14.38 is the apex. It is the best board ever produced, IMHO. There is nothing better for all-around radness. Perfect shape, ratios, and dimensions. There is literally nothing I would change about that deck.
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Looking at the latest catalog, the shape you are both referencing, would be the r1 8.25x14.38x32 NOT the full se of the same dimensions, correct?
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The SE has a 14.25wb. I made no mention of that, and specifically cited the 14.38wb. So, you should be able to do that math. :)

Ah, an asshole. Cheers.
I think I might be getting tripped up by the red font used on the catalog.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 07, 2022, 10:08:44 AM
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I basically only skate ledges, flatground, carve a bit at the occasional park, and curbs (but not slappies). I've found stepping up to the 14.38 I can skate faster/more confidently. The 8.25 generic BBS with 14.25 always felt a tad cramped since there are not much fingers of flat.
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The 8.25/14.38 is the apex. It is the best board ever produced, IMHO. There is nothing better for all-around radness. Perfect shape, ratios, and dimensions. There is literally nothing I would change about that deck.
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Looking at the latest catalog, the shape you are both referencing, would be the r1 8.25x14.38x32 NOT the full se of the same dimensions, correct?
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The SE has a 14.25wb. I made no mention of that, and specifically cited the 14.38wb. So, you should be able to do that math. :)
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Ah, an asshole. Cheers.
I think I might be getting tripped up by the red font used on the catalog.

The red font is a bit confusing. No question.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2022, 10:13:34 AM
Thanks for helping me sort that.
I’d be stoked to buy dlx stuff more often, they seem from afar, like the group to support. I’ve just had a rough time finding a board from them, in recent times, that works for me.
These crail boards that I have been skating have great shaped for me, and the wood is definitely not bad, good even, but it’s not…as great as some I’ve had
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 07, 2022, 10:25:57 AM
Thanks for helping me sort that.
I’d be stoked to buy dlx stuff more often, they seem from afar, like the group to support. I’ve just had a rough time finding a board from them, in recent times, that works for me.
These crail boards that I have been skating have great shaped for me, and the wood is definitely not bad, good even, but it’s not…as great as some I’ve had

DLX does rad stuff for both the world, and for skateboarding. IMHO, no one else in the industry comes close to what they do/have done (I just wish they could make a decent truck). What deck dimensions normally resonate with you/normally ride?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2022, 03:02:03 PM
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Thanks for helping me sort that.
I’d be stoked to buy dlx stuff more often, they seem from afar, like the group to support. I’ve just had a rough time finding a board from them, in recent times, that works for me.
These crail boards that I have been skating have great shaped for me, and the wood is definitely not bad, good even, but it’s not…as great as some I’ve had
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DLX does rad stuff for both the world, and for skateboarding. IMHO, no one else in the industry comes close to what they do/have done (I just wish they could make a decent truck). What deck dimensions normally resonate with you/normally ride?

DLX is so highly rated by anyone that I’ve ever spoken to, on a shop level. That means a lot to me.
I have the opposite issue: I really like DLX trucks, boards I thought were too long.
As far as what I like…shit. No idea. I jump around too much. Skated my best 20+ years ago so I have a soft spot for 7.75”, that competes with an equally soft spot of staying abreast of skate world trends. I got the setup I like now, G053 with 149 thunders, based off of watching clips of Carl Aikens and Griffin Gass and such, skate larger boards. It’s working well for me. So yeah, I’m kinda beyond help. My old parameters were 14”wb, 31.5” or less length, 8” trucks, width not as important. I’m going to try a few more Crail shapes that have similar tail and overall lengths, and throw in one of these recommended 8.25s that you like. DLX is tight.
I do wish DLX would use the same board shape guide as Crail uses, that thing is rad.
I also could have read further up on the thread and gleaned to info on the red text. My bad there for sure. I’m way use to skipping over DLX (bbs, polar, etc) boards and so I don’t really pay attention. 
I’m always stoked when I read a strong recommendation.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 07, 2022, 07:13:47 PM
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Thanks for helping me sort that.
I’d be stoked to buy dlx stuff more often, they seem from afar, like the group to support. I’ve just had a rough time finding a board from them, in recent times, that works for me.
These crail boards that I have been skating have great shaped for me, and the wood is definitely not bad, good even, but it’s not…as great as some I’ve had
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DLX does rad stuff for both the world, and for skateboarding. IMHO, no one else in the industry comes close to what they do/have done (I just wish they could make a decent truck). What deck dimensions normally resonate with you/normally ride?
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DLX is so highly rated by anyone that I’ve ever spoken to, on a shop level. That means a lot to me.
I have the opposite issue: I really like DLX trucks, boards I thought were too long.
As far as what I like…shit. No idea. I jump around too much. Skated my best 20+ years ago so I have a soft spot for 7.75”, that competes with an equally soft spot of staying abreast of skate world trends. I got the setup I like now, G053 with 149 thunders, based off of watching clips of Carl Aikens and Griffin Gass and such, skate larger boards. It’s working well for me. So yeah, I’m kinda beyond help. My old parameters were 14”wb, 31.5” or less length, 8” trucks, width not as important. I’m going to try a few more Crail shapes that have similar tail and overall lengths, and throw in one of these recommended 8.25s that you like. DLX is tight.
I do wish DLX would use the same board shape guide as Crail uses, that thing is rad.
I also could have read further up on the thread and gleaned to info on the red text. My bad there for sure. I’m way use to skipping over DLX (bbs, polar, etc) boards and so I don’t really pay attention. 
I’m always stoked when I read a strong recommendation.


DLX are increasingly putting out more shorter wheelbase boards now too, so for the Real options, there are a few, initially the Tropical series and now there are a couple of other graphic options.

I might have a bias to what I find works, is easily available and is a company I can support, but DLX is definitely up there, for sure.

There are lots of boards within those ranges, including the Full SE options as well.


* Edit

Also I had to look up what the G053 shape was and didn't realise you were on such a big board (after comments with smaller boards), but that one as follows:

Deck width: 8.5"
Deck length: 32.0"
Wheel base: 14.4375"
Shape: G053
Nose: 6.875"
Tail: 6.4875"
OG concave

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2022, 07:51:55 PM
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Thanks for helping me sort that.
I’d be stoked to buy dlx stuff more often, they seem from afar, like the group to support. I’ve just had a rough time finding a board from them, in recent times, that works for me.
These crail boards that I have been skating have great shaped for me, and the wood is definitely not bad, good even, but it’s not…as great as some I’ve had
[close]

DLX does rad stuff for both the world, and for skateboarding. IMHO, no one else in the industry comes close to what they do/have done (I just wish they could make a decent truck). What deck dimensions normally resonate with you/normally ride?
[close]

DLX is so highly rated by anyone that I’ve ever spoken to, on a shop level. That means a lot to me.
I have the opposite issue: I really like DLX trucks, boards I thought were too long.
As far as what I like…shit. No idea. I jump around too much. Skated my best 20+ years ago so I have a soft spot for 7.75”, that competes with an equally soft spot of staying abreast of skate world trends. I got the setup I like now, G053 with 149 thunders, based off of watching clips of Carl Aikens and Griffin Gass and such, skate larger boards. It’s working well for me. So yeah, I’m kinda beyond help. My old parameters were 14”wb, 31.5” or less length, 8” trucks, width not as important. I’m going to try a few more Crail shapes that have similar tail and overall lengths, and throw in one of these recommended 8.25s that you like. DLX is tight.
I do wish DLX would use the same board shape guide as Crail uses, that thing is rad.
I also could have read further up on the thread and gleaned to info on the red text. My bad there for sure. I’m way use to skipping over DLX (bbs, polar, etc) boards and so I don’t really pay attention. 
I’m always stoked when I read a strong recommendation.
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DLX are increasingly putting out more shorter wheelbase boards now too, so for the Real options, there are a few, initially the Tropical series and now there are a couple of other graphic options.

I might have a bias to what I find works, is easily available and is a company I can support, but DLX is definitely up there, for sure.

There are lots of boards within those ranges, including the Full SE options as well.


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Also I had to look up what the G053 shape was and didn't realise you were on such a big board (after comments with smaller boards), but that one as follows:

Deck width: 8.5"
Deck length: 32.0"
Wheel base: 14.4375"
Shape: G053
Nose: 6.875"
Tail: 6.4875"
OG concave

That crail shape guide, i know I’ve blathered on about it, but dang it’s nice. I noticed that the tail dimensions are the same on the G053 as the crail 7.75 shape I’ve ridden previously.
That I am enjoying this big of a board is kinda weird to me, although the last board I really rated was also an 8.5 (14.25x32.125 ish ps stix, pop was fantastic). Aaaaaanyways, I pretty much only skate flatground. Treflips are giving me trouble, but are doable for sure. Switchflips and Ollie’s are waaaay better on this big ass (for me) board. My bag is so small.
I snagged the big setup on a whim, and being easily influenced (wanted the new Carl shape but this is what they had). The stability of the longer wb is great, inspires more speed.
Hopefully I’m able to find a Krooked in this 8.25 shape, I am a Real hater
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 07, 2022, 08:06:17 PM
Krooked never gets the Full SE as far as I know. They get the twin tails and some of their riders have proprietary shapes, but their 8.25 are all 14.38 same as the normal DLX 8.25. Full SE is all Real.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 07, 2022, 08:12:19 PM
Just to clarify tho, the one you and sedition were extolling the virtues of is NOT the full se, correct? The bog standard 8.25x14.38x32 is the desirable one if I understand it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 07, 2022, 08:51:23 PM
Just to clarify tho, the one you and sedition were extolling the virtues of is NOT the full se, correct? The bog standard 8.25x14.38x32 is the desirable one if I understand it

Yeah, the 8.25x14.32 is NOT, repeat NOT an SE. The SE version of the 8.25 has a 14.25 wheel base. For me at least, WB 14.25 (and under) starts to get real twitchy and cramped. 14.5 and over, and things start to feel sluggish. Obviously, everyone has to find their own Grail. The 8.25/14.38 is unquestionably mine.

Side note, what Crail is doing with board shape info/specs, etc is amazing, and should be replicated by every company.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 07, 2022, 09:17:08 PM
Deal’s Board Construction page is decently detailed but ya, Crail takes the cake.

I felt better on the Crail 14” WB than expected cuz there are so many fingers of flat.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 07, 2022, 09:45:55 PM
Krooked never gets the Full SE as far as I know. They get the twin tails and some of their riders have proprietary shapes, but their 8.25 are all 14.38 same as the normal DLX 8.25. Full SE is all Real.


I think I have seen some from all brands under DLX.  I definitely have AH and Krooked original Full and maybe a couple of Full SE boards from when they first came out, but in more recent drops there haven't been any.

The more experimental or different shapes do seem to be specific now to certain brands, to certain team riders too, as if that is a way to make them more their own for each of the board brands, not just spread them over all DLX boards.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 07, 2022, 10:01:54 PM
Just to clarify tho, the one you and sedition were extolling the virtues of is NOT the full se, correct? The bog standard 8.25x14.38x32 is the desirable one if I understand it


The standard 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase really is a great all rounder and the most commonly ridden size for DLX guys and the general public I think I saw somewhere - "our most popular size and shape..." or whatever it was said, but that was a while ago and I do think a lot more people are trying and liking the different options, of which there really are a lot more now too.

That said, I always think the standard 8.25 is wider than 8.25 so it stands to reason that it would work so well on 149s, or almost any other truck in the 8.25 to 8.5 size range, being what it is.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 07, 2022, 10:41:34 PM
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The standard 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase really is a great all rounder and the most commonly ridden size for DLX guys and the general public I think I saw somewhere - "our most popular size and shape..." or whatever it was said, but that was a while ago and I do think a lot more people are trying and liking the different options, of which there really are a lot more now too.

That said, I always think the standard 8.25 is wider than 8.25 so it stands to reason that it would work so well on 149s, or almost any other truck in the 8.25 to 8.5 size range, being what it is.

I cannot count how many 8.25/14.38 decks I’ve had. Well over 100. I’ve measured every single one. All of mine have been dead-on 8.25 width. I ride them with Indy 144s. Fits perfectly.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 08, 2022, 02:42:52 AM
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Just to clarify tho, the one you and sedition were extolling the virtues of is NOT the full se, correct? The bog standard 8.25x14.38x32 is the desirable one if I understand it
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The standard 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase really is a great all rounder and the most commonly ridden size for DLX guys and the general public I think I saw somewhere - "our most popular size and shape..." or whatever it was said, but that was a while ago and I do think a lot more people are trying and liking the different options, of which there really are a lot more now too.

That said, I always think the standard 8.25 is wider than 8.25 so it stands to reason that it would work so well on 149s, or almost any other truck in the 8.25 to 8.5 size range, being what it is.
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I cannot count how many 8.25/14.38 decks I’ve had. Well over 100. I’ve measured every single one. All of mine have been dead-on 8.25 width. I ride them with Indy 144s. Fits perfectly.



Where do your wheels sit in relation to the edge of the deck on the 144s and what did you ride before 144s came out?

I know with 149s and normal washers (one on the inside) with normal sized width wheels, they sit pretty much perfectly on the edge for most of the setups I have seen, from other people who didn't have the option for 144s prior to 2017 when they came out, with most of them staying with that configuration for their setups.

That was also the reason I never went right up to 8.25 as I was on 139s with 8.12 decks and had an 8.5 on 149s from mid 00s as an alternate / bigger setup.

When 144s are on the DLX 8.25 boards, the wheels sit inside a fair bit, but I have put 3 washers on the inside to have 56mm classic wheels sit right on the edge since I got some 144s after 2017, but I know I like wheels sitting on the edge of the board more so than being inside and definitely not outside the line of the deck. 

Smaller sizes of any wheel worked really well on the 8.25 on 149s, from what most people would set up over the years, but I recall seeing some with weird looking setups, mainly with Conical Full 56mm wheels which sat outside the deck on 149s and didn't work for me on that board anyway, but I am not really into that shape wheel in bigger sizes anyway.


I think they have the most varied setup options too, but that is just me.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 08, 2022, 07:05:16 AM
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Just to clarify tho, the one you and sedition were extolling the virtues of is NOT the full se, correct? The bog standard 8.25x14.38x32 is the desirable one if I understand it
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The standard 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase really is a great all rounder and the most commonly ridden size for DLX guys and the general public I think I saw somewhere - "our most popular size and shape..." or whatever it was said, but that was a while ago and I do think a lot more people are trying and liking the different options, of which there really are a lot more now too.

That said, I always think the standard 8.25 is wider than 8.25 so it stands to reason that it would work so well on 149s, or almost any other truck in the 8.25 to 8.5 size range, being what it is.
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I cannot count how many 8.25/14.38 decks I’ve had. Well over 100. I’ve measured every single one. All of mine have been dead-on 8.25 width. I ride them with Indy 144s. Fits perfectly.

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Where do your wheels sit in relation to the edge of the deck on the 144s and what did you ride before 144s came out?

I know with 149s and normal washers (one on the inside) with normal sized width wheels, they sit pretty much perfectly on the edge for most of the setups I have seen, from other people who didn't have the option for 144s prior to 2017 when they came out, with most of them staying with that configuration for their setups.

That was also the reason I never went right up to 8.25 as I was on 139s with 8.12 decks and had an 8.5 on 149s from mid 00s as an alternate / bigger setup.

When 144s are on the DLX 8.25 boards, the wheels sit inside a fair bit, but I have put 3 washers on the inside to have 56mm classic wheels sit right on the edge since I got some 144s after 2017, but I know I like wheels sitting on the edge of the board more so than being inside and definitely not outside the line of the deck. 

Smaller sizes of any wheel worked really well on the 8.25 on 149s, from what most people would set up over the years, but I recall seeing some with weird looking setups, mainly with Conical Full 56mm wheels which sat outside the deck on 149s and didn't work for me on that board anyway, but I am not really into that shape wheel in bigger sizes anyway.


I think they have the most varied setup options too, but that is just me.

God, was it that long 144s came out (2017)? I couldn't remember the year. I rode 149s prior. About 50% of the skating I do is on mini ramps. When 144s came out, I actually had two 8.25s set-up for awhile. 149s on transition. 144s on street (later when down to just one--with 144s). With 149s I could see a tad bit of axle nuts over the edge. I ride 53mm Classics, with washer on both sides of wheel. I just looked at my board (with 144s), and it seems like outer edge of wheel just sits a hair inside. So, i guess the question is how do you define a "perfect fit." :) But yeah, no question, 149s can used on the 8.25 w/o any problem at all, and there are a lot of nuanced ways to configure the 8.25" with truck width, wheels shape/washers, etc. And that's not even to mention adjusting effective wheelbase if factor in truck variance (but that is also true on any deck). But yeah, the 8.25" is a great deck, at least for me.   

This is also touches one of the reasons I don't like the "in between" deck sizes--.38s, .62s, etc. I don't like serious magic carpet. I don't like noticeable overhang. I want axle length to be same as the deck, or within a tiny allowance. I feel like the "in between" decks lend themselves to these. 8.38 is your main jam, correct? How do you have the set-up? All this said, I also have an 8.28" that I occasionally set-up when I feel like getting more tech. My measurements of that come in at 8.12". I still can't figure out if I like 8.0 or 8.25 trucks on that! 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: E on March 08, 2022, 07:11:18 AM
Real finally updated their website with the most recent graphics/shapes:

https://www.realskateboards.com/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 08, 2022, 07:14:52 AM
Real finally updated their website with the most recent graphics/shapes:

https://www.realskateboards.com/

Meanwhile, AH is still going on Fall 2021. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 08, 2022, 07:20:30 AM
Anyone have a good top pic of the 8.5/14.38 deck?

14.38" is my jam, and I'm curious to see the shape of nose/tail. I may have to take one of those out for a spin. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: E on March 08, 2022, 07:44:55 AM
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Real finally updated their website with the most recent graphics/shapes:

https://www.realskateboards.com/
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Meanwhile, AH is still going on Fall 2021. :)

I checked Real last week because they also hadn't updated it in forever. I know covid and woodshops shutting down messed with production but I almost made a thread like WTF is going on with Real?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 08, 2022, 09:39:30 AM
Anyone have a good top pic of the 8.5/14.38 deck?

14.38" is my jam, and I'm curious to see the shape of nose/tail. I may have to take one of those out for a spin.

Imagine your normal 8.25 with an extra 1/8" just on the rails, so a pointier nose and tail. IIRC the nose is 1/8" longer and tail 1/16"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 08, 2022, 09:46:13 AM
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Anyone have a good top pic of the 8.5/14.38 deck?

14.38" is my jam, and I'm curious to see the shape of nose/tail. I may have to take one of those out for a spin.
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Imagine your normal 8.25 with an extra 1/8" just on the rails, so a pointier nose and tail. IIRC the nose is 1/8" longer and tail 1/16"

Yeah, a more pointed nose/tail is what I was afraid of. Hate those. Was hoping taper might be proportionally adjusted.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 08, 2022, 05:03:01 PM
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Anyone have a good top pic of the 8.5/14.38 deck?

14.38" is my jam, and I'm curious to see the shape of nose/tail. I may have to take one of those out for a spin.
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Imagine your normal 8.25 with an extra 1/8" just on the rails, so a pointier nose and tail. IIRC the nose is 1/8" longer and tail 1/16"
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Yeah, a more pointed nose/tail is what I was afraid of. Hate those. Was hoping taper might be proportionally adjusted.


They are definitely the same right through the rail from bolts to bolts (unlike the shorter 8.5 which tapers down towards the back a fair bit) but the kicks are a little more pointy, as said.

I found them really comfortable to skate, given the size, shape and feel of the boards and still have quite a few set up.

The pricepoint natural top version (still the same shape) 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wb


https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_City_Blocks_Price_Point_Deck/descpage-RLCBPP85DK.html


(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLCBPP85DK-2.jpg)




Here is one, probably the best pic actually:

https://www.slamcity.com/products/krooked-85-arketype-skateboard-deck


(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0020/1628/0646/products/krooked-deck-krooked-8-5-arketype-skateboard-deck-28240144072774_960x960_crop_center.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 08, 2022, 05:22:43 PM
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Just to clarify tho, the one you and sedition were extolling the virtues of is NOT the full se, correct? The bog standard 8.25x14.38x32 is the desirable one if I understand it
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The standard 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase really is a great all rounder and the most commonly ridden size for DLX guys and the general public I think I saw somewhere - "our most popular size and shape..." or whatever it was said, but that was a while ago and I do think a lot more people are trying and liking the different options, of which there really are a lot more now too.

That said, I always think the standard 8.25 is wider than 8.25 so it stands to reason that it would work so well on 149s, or almost any other truck in the 8.25 to 8.5 size range, being what it is.
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I cannot count how many 8.25/14.38 decks I’ve had. Well over 100. I’ve measured every single one. All of mine have been dead-on 8.25 width. I ride them with Indy 144s. Fits perfectly.

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Where do your wheels sit in relation to the edge of the deck on the 144s and what did you ride before 144s came out?

I know with 149s and normal washers (one on the inside) with normal sized width wheels, they sit pretty much perfectly on the edge for most of the setups I have seen, from other people who didn't have the option for 144s prior to 2017 when they came out, with most of them staying with that configuration for their setups.

That was also the reason I never went right up to 8.25 as I was on 139s with 8.12 decks and had an 8.5 on 149s from mid 00s as an alternate / bigger setup.

When 144s are on the DLX 8.25 boards, the wheels sit inside a fair bit, but I have put 3 washers on the inside to have 56mm classic wheels sit right on the edge since I got some 144s after 2017, but I know I like wheels sitting on the edge of the board more so than being inside and definitely not outside the line of the deck. 

Smaller sizes of any wheel worked really well on the 8.25 on 149s, from what most people would set up over the years, but I recall seeing some with weird looking setups, mainly with Conical Full 56mm wheels which sat outside the deck on 149s and didn't work for me on that board anyway, but I am not really into that shape wheel in bigger sizes anyway.


I think they have the most varied setup options too, but that is just me.
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God, was it that long 144s came out (2017)? I couldn't remember the year. I rode 149s prior. About 50% of the skating I do is on mini ramps. When 144s came out, I actually had two 8.25s set-up for awhile. 149s on transition. 144s on street (later when down to just one--with 144s). With 149s I could see a tad bit of axle nuts over the edge. I ride 53mm Classics, with washer on both sides of wheel. I just looked at my board (with 144s), and it seems like outer edge of wheel just sits a hair inside. So, i guess the question is how do you define a "perfect fit." :) But yeah, no question, 149s can used on the 8.25 w/o any problem at all, and there are a lot of nuanced ways to configure the 8.25" with truck width, wheels shape/washers, etc. And that's not even to mention adjusting effective wheelbase if factor in truck variance (but that is also true on any deck). But yeah, the 8.25" is a great deck, at least for me.   

This is also touches one of the reasons I don't like the "in between" deck sizes--.38s, .62s, etc. I don't like serious magic carpet. I don't like noticeable overhang. I want axle length to be same as the deck, or within a tiny allowance. I feel like the "in between" decks lend themselves to these. 8.38 is your main jam, correct? How do you have the set-up? All this said, I also have an 8.28" that I occasionally set-up when I feel like getting more tech. My measurements of that come in at 8.12". I still can't figure out if I like 8.0 or 8.25 trucks on that!


Interesting re 149s to 144s, but I can definitely see the attraction.

Quite a few people I know only ride 144s nowdays on everything, from 8.25 through 8.38 and even on 8.5 boards, but those guys are almost totally street tech so prefer a narrower truck on a wider board.

I find now if I am riding a true 8.5 the normal Indy 149s (or any 149 truck) sit inside a fraction unless I have wide wheels on it, so usually the 56mm classic full wheels on any 8.5 board and then the 149s sit perfectly on the 8.38 size decks, with the normal 56mm classic (usually worn down) or older 54mm conical full / classics / radials, which sit perfectly just inside that shape.  I don't usually ride anything smaller than 53mm (when new) as I prefer a wider wheel, although many are used so already worn down a bit, even around 50mm on the really thrashed setups.  Usually all with 3 thin washers on the insides too, but sometimes just two if the axles ends are messed up - quite a few second hand sets of 149s have come back to me from swaps and trades too.

The 8.38 DLX boards are so close to 8.5 though, which is why I do like them so much.  Normal 149s with three washers on the inside and regular sized wheels fit perfectly for 8.38 deck to truck / wheel width.

The only trucks I haven't pushed the wheels out on are the 159s and bigger, mainly because they usually have big enough wheels on those setups anyway, but just to try it, I did set up a normal 8.5 with 159s and classics, which definitely feels too wide for what I like, so there is a line there, funnily enough.

The difference in truck hanger width is so minimal to look at but I can feel it so much when skating the boards, identical setups only one with 149s and one with 159s.  Putting those same 159s on an 8.62 was perfect for the fit of wheel to truck, but the board is very long with 14.75 wb so felt like a tank to skate normally.

The 8.75 eagles I have setup with 159s in the same way as my smaller boards are really good to ride too, not feeling too big, although I know they are bigger, longer, etc.  The 8.75 also tapers down from 8.75 to below 8.6 in the back.

The 9" orange eagle on 169s was definitely too big for comfortable skating for me, but I like it as a cruiser.


That was maybe a bit too much info, but I could talk all day about any of those setups.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 08, 2022, 05:25:20 PM
Not sure if this is the best place to ask but I'll throw it out there...

Been on the longer DLX 8.62 shape for a while and would like something a bit thinner. Is anyone currently making an 8.5 with a 14.75 (or bigger) wheelbase??

@toque

Just to bring it back to DLX boards, I happened upon a longer 8.5 which I cannot recall seeing in a catalog or anything.

It is the 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wheelbase which used to be out fairly regularly but it is the first one I have seen since 2020.


https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Zion_Tanner_Volcanic_Deck/descpage-RLTV82DK.html

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLTV82DK-1.jpg)

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLTV82DK-2.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on March 08, 2022, 05:53:00 PM

Just to bring it back to DLX boards, I happened upon a longer 8.5 which I cannot recall seeing in a catalog or anything.

It is the 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wheelbase which used to be out fairly regularly but it is the first one I have seen since 2020.


https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Zion_Tanner_Volcanic_Deck/descpage-RLTV82DK.html

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLTV82DK-1.jpg)

(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLTV82DK-2.jpg)

Is it the 8.5 full shape? That one had a 14.75 wb. I used to skate that shape all the time.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 08, 2022, 06:35:39 PM
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Just to bring it back to DLX boards, I happened upon a longer 8.5 which I cannot recall seeing in a catalog or anything.

It is the 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wheelbase which used to be out fairly regularly but it is the first one I have seen since 2020.


https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Zion_Tanner_Volcanic_Deck/descpage-RLTV82DK.html


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Is it the 8.5 full shape? That one had a 14.75 wb. I used to skate that shape all the time.



No just the normal shape in the longer wheelbase.

Some of the vert guys from the old indoor park loved that size and shape, as it wasn't too wide, but it had the longer wheelbase so it worked well for them.  Most of those guys were not big or tall so it worked really well for what they wanted, an 8.5 still being fairly easy to skate, but the longer wheelbase to accommodate more stability at speed for them.

I have one set up mainly as a cruiser and it is fun, but it feels a touch too long for me for normal skating.


The original Full was different and felt way bigger overall, but oddly enough with only a 14.6 wheelbase.

https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-full-decks-2.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 09, 2022, 06:16:27 AM
Interesting re 149s to 144s, but I can definitely see the attraction.

It was a strange evolution. 149s felt a tad clunky to me on street, esp with flips tricks. 144s just seemed to have an easier spin with kickflips, nollie flips, etc. Then I started noticing a tad more lateral play/slip on the 149s during grinds, esp on transition. The 144s seem more stable/locked-in, if that makes any sense. I've actually never messed around with extra washers on the 144s to play with nuanced wheel position. This thread now has me wanting to.   


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I find now if I am riding a true 8.5 the normal Indy 149s (or any 149 truck) sit inside a fraction unless I have wide wheels on it, so usually the 56mm classic full...

WHOA! I haven't seen classic fulls around in awhile, unfortunately (or radial slims, now that I think about it).   


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The difference in truck hanger width is so minimal to look at but I can feel it so much when skating the boards, identical setups only one with 149s and one with 159s.


Yup. This is how I feel about 144s/149s.


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The 8.75 eagles I have setup with 159s in the same way as my smaller boards are really good to ride too, not feeling too big, although I know they are bigger, longer, etc.  The 8.75 also tapers down from 8.75 to below 8.6 in the back.

I have an 8.75 eagle set-up with 159 Indy Ti and 54mm Classics. Generally, I don't like bigger boards, but god damn, something about that 8.75 is so much fun. Yes, it's a boat. Yes, it's bit harder to do some stuff on, but it has some kind of magic that, as you said, doesn't feel too big. Oddly, I hate this set-up on transition because of that lateral slip during grinds I mentioned above, and there is just SO MUCH of that with 159s.


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That was maybe a bit too much info, but I could talk all day about any of those setups.

Well, what do you think is going to happen when hardcore DLX nerds get together. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 09, 2022, 06:24:41 AM
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Just to bring it back to DLX boards, I happened upon a longer 8.5 which I cannot recall seeing in a catalog or anything.

It is the 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wheelbase which used to be out fairly regularly but it is the first one I have seen since 2020.


https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Zion_Tanner_Volcanic_Deck/descpage-RLTV82DK.html


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Is it the 8.5 full shape? That one had a 14.75 wb. I used to skate that shape all the time.

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No just the normal shape in the longer wheelbase.

Some of the vert guys from the old indoor park loved that size and shape, as it wasn't too wide, but it had the longer wheelbase so it worked well for them.  Most of those guys were not big or tall so it worked really well for what they wanted, an 8.5 still being fairly easy to skate, but the longer wheelbase to accommodate more stability at speed for them.

I have one set up mainly as a cruiser and it is fun, but it feels a touch too long for me for normal skating.


The original Full was different and felt way bigger overall, but oddly enough with only a 14.6 wheelbase.

https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-full-decks-2.jpg)

Circa 2018 (2017?) I was riding a lot more bigger transition. I rode the 8.5 full for that with 149s. It def felt a bit long in relation to its width, but the 14.6 wb was really nice on the bigger ramps/bowls, as was the fuller tail.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 09, 2022, 07:11:39 AM
@Sedition i know a shop that has Classic Fulls in 52 and 54 in stock but is PW protected. If you want either of those sizes DM and I can get you the hookup.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 10, 2022, 07:29:26 AM
@Sedition i know a shop that has Classic Fulls in 52 and 54 in stock but is PW protected. If you want either of those sizes DM and I can get you the hookup.

I have a small stock pile of 53mm classics at the moment, but much thanks for the offer!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 12, 2022, 05:07:26 PM

Just adding this here as wel.


Question for @mbrimson resident ornithologist, do you know the actual length and wheelbase of the AH white classic eagle? Getting conflicting reports between 14.62 wb x 32.5 and 14.75 x 32.75.

Much appreciated.


Easy.

On paper (and the DLX web sites) these are the dimensions:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


They are the standard DLX 8.75 shape, which is the 14.62 wb, so 8.75 x 32.75 length. 

The other standard DLX 8.62 shape has the longer 14.75 wb, so 8.62 x 32.56 in length.


From having a few of each, one thing to note, the 8.75 is definitely NOT that long (just over 32.5) and although wider at the shoulder where it is 8.75, it tapers down to slightly under 8.6 at the tail, but the 8.62 deck is straight right the way through and longer overall by a touch so more like 32.7, so I can understand how some measurements can be seen to be incorrect or different.

The 8.62 definitely feels like a bigger board overall to me, with the longer wheelbase and length in that shape, which is a curious thing, with the 8.75 feeling a bit more stubby and blunt in the kicks, especially looking at the nose, but just feels smaller overall and easier to throw around.

If you want bigger, then the 8.62 is going to do it for you, but if you want a bit more normal then the 8.75 will be easier all round.

I put the same everything on both and they still work fine, eg 159s with 56 classic full wheels, no overhang.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: juniormint on March 12, 2022, 10:34:02 PM

Just adding this here as wel.


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Question for @mbrimson resident ornithologist, do you know the actual length and wheelbase of the AH white classic eagle? Getting conflicting reports between 14.62 wb x 32.5 and 14.75 x 32.75.

Much appreciated.
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Easy.

On paper (and the DLX web sites) these are the dimensions:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


They are the standard DLX 8.75 shape, which is the 14.62 wb, so 8.75 x 32.75 length. 

The other standard DLX 8.62 shape has the longer 14.75 wb, so 8.62 x 32.56 in length.


From having a few of each, one thing to note, the 8.75 is definitely NOT that long (just over 32.5) and although wider at the shoulder where it is 8.75, it tapers down to slightly under 8.6 at the tail, but the 8.62 deck is straight right the way through and longer overall by a touch so more like 32.7, so I can understand how some measurements can be seen to be incorrect or different.

The 8.62 definitely feels like a bigger board overall to me, with the longer wheelbase and length in that shape, which is a curious thing, with the 8.75 feeling a bit more stubby and blunt in the kicks, especially looking at the nose, but just feels smaller overall and easier to throw around.

If you want bigger, then the 8.62 is going to do it for you, but if you want a bit more normal then the 8.75 will be easier all round.

I put the same everything on both and they still work fine, eg 159s with 56 classic full wheels, no overhang.

Great, thank you. That's good news, i've been looking for a 8.75 on bbs wood with a 14.5 wb, and the white eagle comes the closest so far.

Cheers
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 13, 2022, 01:33:10 AM
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Just adding this here as wel.


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Question for @mbrimson resident ornithologist, do you know the actual length and wheelbase of the AH white classic eagle? Getting conflicting reports between 14.62 wb x 32.5 and 14.75 x 32.75.

Much appreciated.
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Easy.

On paper (and the DLX web sites) these are the dimensions:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


They are the standard DLX 8.75 shape, which is the 14.62 wb, so 8.75 x 32.75 length. 

The other standard DLX 8.62 shape has the longer 14.75 wb, so 8.62 x 32.56 in length.


From having a few of each, one thing to note, the 8.75 is definitely NOT that long (just over 32.5) and although wider at the shoulder where it is 8.75, it tapers down to slightly under 8.6 at the tail, but the 8.62 deck is straight right the way through and longer overall by a touch so more like 32.7, so I can understand how some measurements can be seen to be incorrect or different.

The 8.62 definitely feels like a bigger board overall to me, with the longer wheelbase and length in that shape, which is a curious thing, with the 8.75 feeling a bit more stubby and blunt in the kicks, especially looking at the nose, but just feels smaller overall and easier to throw around.

If you want bigger, then the 8.62 is going to do it for you, but if you want a bit more normal then the 8.75 will be easier all round.

I put the same everything on both and they still work fine, eg 159s with 56 classic full wheels, no overhang.
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Great, thank you. That's good news, i've been looking for a 8.75 on bbs wood with a 14.5 wb, and the white eagle comes the closest so far.

Cheers

I normally ride the 8.25/14.38 DLX shape. Generally, I don't like boards that are "bigger." However, I also have a DLX 8.75/14.62 set-up (and always will). I don't ride the 8.75 nearly as much as my 8.25, but there is indeed something "magic" about the 8.75. No question, it's big, but it feels so much more "nimble" than anything else that size. I have no way to explain it, other than it's a really fun board to ride, and I'd be sad if I didn't have one. The 8.62? No. The 8.63/14.25 Raney shape, however, that thing is fun as hell.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: typeischeap on March 13, 2022, 10:26:25 AM
Anyone know offhand the actual width of the 8.38 full se? Riding the 8.5 now and it's definitely more of an 8.6 as others have mentioned. Wondering if the 8.38 is closer to a real (lol) 8.5.

It's also considerably flatter than the other Polar setup I have.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on March 13, 2022, 12:45:30 PM
Anyone know offhand the actual width of the 8.38 full se? Riding the 8.5 now and it's definitely more of an 8.6 as others have mentioned. Wondering if the 8.38 is closer to a real (lol) 8.5.

It's also considerably flatter than the other Polar setup I have.

Just measured the only one I have left. It's pretty much exactly between 8.375" and 8.5", so 8.4375". I'm not that picky about width myself. Other features of the board are much more important to me so I've rarely bothered to measure the width of the boards I've had. So I can't say how this differs from the normal DLX 8.38" for example.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 13, 2022, 03:36:07 PM
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Anyone know offhand the actual width of the 8.38 full se? Riding the 8.5 now and it's definitely more of an 8.6 as others have mentioned. Wondering if the 8.38 is closer to a real (lol) 8.5.

It's also considerably flatter than the other Polar setup I have.
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Just measured the only one I have left. It's pretty much exactly between 8.375" and 8.5", so 8.4375". I'm not that picky about width myself. Other features of the board are much more important to me so I've rarely bothered to measure the width of the boards I've had. So I can't say how this differs from the normal DLX 8.38" for example.


I would agree with that size, being just a touch under 8.5 really.

And yes the 8.5 full boards do feel wider than 8.5 as well, so it is just a tiny bit down from that, but still almost the same overall shape which is good.


The overall dimensions of the Full SE bigger boards really do make them such a good stable ride, not too square or boat like, but not at all pointy or tapered the way some boards go.


Adding this again, just cause I can:


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-fullse-decks.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 13, 2022, 09:07:47 PM
The measurements for the 8.25 and 8.38 Full SE there are hilariously wrong. The 8.38 I measured had a 7.25 nose from tip to bolts, 6.75 tail. 8.25 had 6.625 tail and a 7 nose on the dot.

Honestly tho I feel you just gotta wing it and ride the deck. I've not had much luck nerding out over a dimension and another deck with a similar dimension feeling precisely the same.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 13, 2022, 09:55:30 PM
The measurements for the 8.25 and 8.38 Full SE there are hilariously wrong. The 8.38 I measured had a 7.25 nose from tip to bolts, 6.75 tail. 8.25 had 6.625 tail and a 7 nose on the dot.

Honestly tho I feel you just gotta wing it and ride the deck. I've not had much luck nerding out over a dimension and another deck with a similar dimension feeling precisely the same.

Yes. I’ve tried to all of this putting together setups based off of deck and truck dimensions. Haven’t found ‘the one’. I like my setup now and it doesn’t make any since, on why I’d like it: .5” wider than what I thought I liked, .5” longer wb, etc etc. big fan.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 14, 2022, 04:05:33 AM

I recall earlier in this thread or another one like the older Woodshop thread, doing the addition, including 4.25 for truck areas, and the figures just not adding up to what was said to be the overall length of a number of boards, so it wouldn't be that different looking at those charts either.

Either way, from having and skating the 8.38 and 8.5 in every shape they have had, I think they all have their place for those who are into shorter, medium, longer boards and all that.

Come to think of it, I have even had the 8 and 8.25 although they were for the shop, not for me to skate myself, but I have had a stand on all of them and they all sold, so people have liked them as well for the size, shape, etc.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: vicious cycle on March 14, 2022, 12:09:16 PM
Hey there.
So i came across this Krooked 8.28 Gerwer Guest Board.
It's an 8.28 x 31.7 with a 14.12 wheelbase.
Had my first session on it today and fackin love it.
So i was looking arround a bit but it seems that this shape is not really that common from dlx. Or at least i couldn't find anything similar.
Is this just a one time thing for krooked or are they releasing stuff with this dimensions more often ?
Or maybe a different brand with something similar on BBS wood ? Any info would be much appreciated !
Edit: I measured nose and tail, in a straight line.
Nose arround 6.9, Tail arround 6.4
(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/bZJ3PlYUExKbvMlYTq-3Jt3w8A4=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-1-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)

(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/oFak7DGQ2wqREvjUs76JF4hny7s=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-0-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on March 14, 2022, 01:00:40 PM
Hey there.
So i came across this Krooked 8.28 Gerwer Guest Board.
It's an 8.28 x 31.7 with a 14.12 wheelbase.
Had my first session on it today and fackin love it.
So i was looking arround a bit but it seems that this shape is not really that common from dlx. Or at least i couldn't find anything similar.
Is this just a one time thing for krooked or are they releasing stuff with this dimensions more often ?
Or maybe a different brand with something similar on BBS wood ? Any info would be much appreciated !
Edit: I measured nose and tail, in a straight line.
Nose arround 6.9, Tail arround 6.4
(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/bZJ3PlYUExKbvMlYTq-3Jt3w8A4=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-1-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)

(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/oFak7DGQ2wqREvjUs76JF4hny7s=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-0-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)
It's basically Mason Silva's shape. Super common with his name on it over the past 2 or so years.

EDIT: Sorry looks like stock is starting to run low on that shape. You can find some at paradeworld if you look under Real 8.28
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: vicious cycle on March 14, 2022, 01:31:58 PM
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Hey there.
So i came across this Krooked 8.28 Gerwer Guest Board.
It's an 8.28 x 31.7 with a 14.12 wheelbase.
Had my first session on it today and fackin love it.
So i was looking arround a bit but it seems that this shape is not really that common from dlx. Or at least i couldn't find anything similar.
Is this just a one time thing for krooked or are they releasing stuff with this dimensions more often ?
Or maybe a different brand with something similar on BBS wood ? Any info would be much appreciated !
Edit: I measured nose and tail, in a straight line.
Nose arround 6.9, Tail arround 6.4
(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/bZJ3PlYUExKbvMlYTq-3Jt3w8A4=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-1-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)

(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/oFak7DGQ2wqREvjUs76JF4hny7s=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-0-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)
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It's basically Mason Silva's shape. Super common with his name on it over the past 2 or so years.

EDIT: Sorry looks like stock is starting to run low on that shape. You can find some at paradeworld if you look under Real 8.28
Dang seems I was a blind fish..
Thanks for that, found some real Lintell Decks with the dimensions.
Much appreciated!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 14, 2022, 03:22:06 PM
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Hey there.
So i came across this Krooked 8.28 Gerwer Guest Board.
It's an 8.28 x 31.7 with a 14.12 wheelbase.
Had my first session on it today and fackin love it.
So i was looking arround a bit but it seems that this shape is not really that common from dlx. Or at least i couldn't find anything similar.
Is this just a one time thing for krooked or are they releasing stuff with this dimensions more often ?
Or maybe a different brand with something similar on BBS wood ? Any info would be much appreciated !
Edit: I measured nose and tail, in a straight line.
Nose arround 6.9, Tail arround 6.4
[img]https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/bZJ3PlYUExKbvMlYTq-3Jt3w8A4=/fit-
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It's basically Mason Silva's shape. Super common with his name on it over the past 2 or so years.

EDIT: Sorry looks like stock is starting to run low on that shape. You can find some at paradeworld if you look under Real 8.28
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Dang seems I was a blind fish..
Thanks for that, found some real Lintell Decks with the dimensions.
Much appreciated!


It is funny though, as about six boards from two drops all had that shape for a hot minute, (as said the Gerwer guest, Mason, Lintell and a couple of others) but DLX often do seem to cycle through shapes as well, some coming out a whole lot more in some drops or a few consecutive drops, then you don't see them for a bit at all, then they might be back again here or there, or quite a few again.

There was an AH Cardiel from a few years back that I got, not knowing it was so short, as well as another AH in the same shape, that is on a wall, so they are definitely out there, between all three DLX deck brands.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 17, 2022, 05:01:41 AM

I see the Grosso 9.25 board is back in Tactics (and I guess other shops soon enough too) in the same shape again.

Normal price too, not stupid crazy collectors price type of thing and lots of them, if anyone is looking for one.


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/grosso-school-of-sk18-925-double-driller-skateboard-deck/blue

Hi res image here:

https://www.tactics.com/a/dih8/1b/anti-hero-grosso-school-of-sk18-925-double-driller-skateboard-deck.webp


Small pic here:

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dih8/2/anti-hero-grosso-school-of-sk18-925-double-driller-skateboard-deck.webp)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 19, 2022, 03:02:45 AM

For whoever was wanting the new Antihero catalog, it is now live.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


Was this what people were waiting for?


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-06.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: EvenStevieNicks on March 19, 2022, 03:35:33 AM

For whoever was wanting the new Antihero catalog, it is now live.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


Was this what people were waiting for?


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-06.jpg)

I grabbed a Beach Bummer and it's a great shape. More practical for me than the 9.55" version because of it's longer wheelbase. The wood is so crispy too. Very stoked on it!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 20, 2022, 04:08:03 PM
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For whoever was wanting the new Antihero catalog, it is now live.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


Was this what people were waiting for?


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I grabbed a Beach Bummer and it's a great shape. More practical for me than the 9.55" version because of it's longer wheelbase. The wood is so crispy too. Very stoked on it!


I almost didn't realise that the Beach Bum had been changed to the Beach Bummer, which is a much more versatile shape now, with dimensions:


Beach Bummer - 10 x 31.5 with a 14.6 wheelbase

Beach Bum - 9.55 x 30.5 with a 14.2 wheelbase

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on March 20, 2022, 11:40:44 PM
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For whoever was wanting the new Antihero catalog, it is now live.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


Was this what people were waiting for?


[close]

I grabbed a Beach Bummer and it's a great shape. More practical for me than the 9.55" version because of it's longer wheelbase. The wood is so crispy too. Very stoked on it!
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I almost didn't realise that the Beach Bum had been changed to the Beach Bummer, which is a much more versatile shape now, with dimensions:


Beach Bummer - 10 x 31.5 with a 14.6 wheelbase

Beach Bum - 9.55 x 30.5 with a 14.2 wheelbase

Anyone got the nose & tail lengths? Being that short overall with a longish wheelbase I’d expect the nose to be short but in the pic it looks quite normal to me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 21, 2022, 03:09:41 AM

The other one did have a shorter nose, but not stumpy old school 80s so anywhere around 5 to 6 I think.

Taking the wheelbase 14.6 and the truck 4.25 from the overall 31.5 length leaves about 12.65 so it could be a 6.5 tail and a 6.15 or so nose.

I don't think any shop has posted one yet, but I will have a look.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 21, 2022, 03:15:03 AM

Found one!


Board has sold out it seems so the listing was removed, but the text info from the link was still up which showed this:


Antihero Eagle Beach Bummer Shaped Skateboard Deck - 10x31.5.

Deck Specs:
Width: 10"
Length: 31.5"
Wheelbase: 14.6"
Nose: 6"
Tail: 6.75"


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on March 21, 2022, 05:51:26 AM

Found one!


Board has sold out it seems so the listing was removed, but the text info from the link was still up which showed this:


Antihero Eagle Beach Bummer Shaped Skateboard Deck - 10x31.5.

Deck Specs:
Width: 10"
Length: 31.5"
Wheelbase: 14.6"
Nose: 6"
Tail: 6.75"

Thanks. 6” nose might be tricky for most nollie stuff but depending on the angle of the nose, might be doable. I do wonder though, what would be the motivation for such a short nose.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 21, 2022, 12:42:03 PM
Cross-posted from the Ishod part thread:

Weird question, but does Real make him the twin tails and then screen on other graphics? Cuz he was rarely riding a twin tail graphic in that part.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on March 21, 2022, 12:51:39 PM
Cross-posted from the Ishod part thread:

Weird question, but does Real make him the twin tails and then screen on other graphics? Cuz he was rarely riding a twin tail graphic in that part.

Yes. He confirmed this in some interview a few years back.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on March 21, 2022, 03:13:38 PM
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Found one!


Board has sold out it seems so the listing was removed, but the text info from the link was still up which showed this:


Antihero Eagle Beach Bummer Shaped Skateboard Deck - 10x31.5.

Deck Specs:
Width: 10"
Length: 31.5"
Wheelbase: 14.6"
Nose: 6"
Tail: 6.75"
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Thanks. 6” nose might be tricky for most nollie stuff but depending on the angle of the nose, might be doable. I do wonder though, what would be the motivation for such a short nose.


My guess would be that although some people might skate it like a normal board, many people who get that board and quite a few other boards like it will be skating it more as a cruiser or not so much doing everything like a normal board.

A guy I know with a big wide cruiser shaped board still does everything on it including nose blunts and nollie flips, but even just standing on that thing, I am in awe at how he manages it. I think that was a sub 5" nose on the most recent one too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on March 21, 2022, 09:46:15 PM
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Found one!


Board has sold out it seems so the listing was removed, but the text info from the link was still up which showed this:


Antihero Eagle Beach Bummer Shaped Skateboard Deck - 10x31.5.

Deck Specs:
Width: 10"
Length: 31.5"
Wheelbase: 14.6"
Nose: 6"
Tail: 6.75"
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Thanks. 6” nose might be tricky for most nollie stuff but depending on the angle of the nose, might be doable. I do wonder though, what would be the motivation for such a short nose.
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My guess would be that although some people might skate it like a normal board, many people who get that board and quite a few other boards like it will be skating it more as a cruiser or not so much doing everything like a normal board.

A guy I know with a big wide cruiser shaped board still does everything on it including nose blunts and nollie flips, but even just standing on that thing, I am in awe at how he manages it. I think that was a sub 5" nose on the most recent one too.

Yeah, that’s what I figured also but then started thinking why is it so long then and not like 4” or something. Oh well. Doesn’t really matter. I’m far from a nollie master anyway and I’m definitely overthinking this.  :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on March 21, 2022, 10:03:48 PM
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Hey there.
So i came across this Krooked 8.28 Gerwer Guest Board.
It's an 8.28 x 31.7 with a 14.12 wheelbase.
Had my first session on it today and fackin love it.
So i was looking arround a bit but it seems that this shape is not really that common from dlx. Or at least i couldn't find anything similar.
Is this just a one time thing for krooked or are they releasing stuff with this dimensions more often ?
Or maybe a different brand with something similar on BBS wood ? Any info would be much appreciated !
Edit: I measured nose and tail, in a straight line.
Nose arround 6.9, Tail arround 6.4
(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/bZJ3PlYUExKbvMlYTq-3Jt3w8A4=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-1-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)

(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/oFak7DGQ2wqREvjUs76JF4hny7s=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/152858-0-Krooked-GerwerGuestProZipIt828.jpg)
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It's basically Mason Silva's shape. Super common with his name on it over the past 2 or so years.

EDIT: Sorry looks like stock is starting to run low on that shape. You can find some at paradeworld if you look under Real 8.28
[close]
Dang seems I was a blind fish..
Thanks for that, found some real Lintell Decks with the dimensions.
Much appreciated!
between the gerwer/mason and this polar 8.25 shape im pretty set:
https://polarskateco.com/products/paul-grund-nicole-slick
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Vintagebody on March 22, 2022, 02:18:40 AM
^

Ive had multiple of that Polar shape, and they are not 14.125. More like 14.25.
However, the DLX 8.28 decks seem to measure consistently as of yet (ive had two).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on April 01, 2022, 01:15:16 PM
If anybody was looking for the longer 8.5 (14.75” wb) the Real Tanner Van Vark “Volcanic” is on that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: braksabbath on April 01, 2022, 01:30:45 PM
The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on April 01, 2022, 01:37:39 PM
The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.

Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tzhangdox on April 01, 2022, 01:41:35 PM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird

Yup that dlx shape is mismeasured. Wheelbase is also closer to a 14.2. Its actually identical to the limosine 8.38 shape. Limosine labels the measurements correctly.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 01, 2022, 01:50:52 PM
Mine were always 8.38 with a 14.18 WB
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: braksabbath on April 01, 2022, 01:55:53 PM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
You'd think I'd check that already after being so crazy about this stuff. Measuring the top with a flexible tape measure is 8.375. Measuring the bottom is 8.5. Wheelbase is more like 14.1875
But where do you start and end on a rounded edge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even better for me. My short legs would prefer the imperceptibly narrower 8.38 but they mostly have the imperceptibly longer wheel base. DLX numbers are more like a code for the shape rather than highly accurate measurements.

8.5ishx31.8ishx14.25ish 4 lyfe
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Post by: hobochimp on April 01, 2022, 03:27:17 PM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
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You'd think I'd check that already after being so crazy about this stuff. Measuring the top with a flexible tape measure is 8.375. Measuring the bottom is 8.5. Wheelbase is more like 14.1875
But where do you start and end on a rounded edge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even better for me. My short legs would prefer the imperceptibly narrower 8.38 but they mostly have the imperceptibly longer wheel base. DLX numbers are more like a code for the shape rather than highly accurate measurements.

8.5ishx31.8ishx14.25ish 4 lyfe

This has been my go to shape for a while. What trucks do you guys like to ride on them? Having a lot of truck madness lately
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Post by: tzhangdox on April 01, 2022, 03:36:24 PM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
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You'd think I'd check that already after being so crazy about this stuff. Measuring the top with a flexible tape measure is 8.375. Measuring the bottom is 8.5. Wheelbase is more like 14.1875
But where do you start and end on a rounded edge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even better for me. My short legs would prefer the imperceptibly narrower 8.38 but they mostly have the imperceptibly longer wheel base. DLX numbers are more like a code for the shape rather than highly accurate measurements.

8.5ishx31.8ishx14.25ish 4 lyfe
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This has been my go to shape for a while. What trucks do you guys like to ride on them? Having a lot of truck madness lately

Venture 5.8s (titanium hanger, cast plates). Its the only way I could skate a board that short
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: braksabbath on April 01, 2022, 04:06:56 PM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
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You'd think I'd check that already after being so crazy about this stuff. Measuring the top with a flexible tape measure is 8.375. Measuring the bottom is 8.5. Wheelbase is more like 14.1875
But where do you start and end on a rounded edge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even better for me. My short legs would prefer the imperceptibly narrower 8.38 but they mostly have the imperceptibly longer wheel base. DLX numbers are more like a code for the shape rather than highly accurate measurements.

8.5ishx31.8ishx14.25ish 4 lyfe
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This has been my go to shape for a while. What trucks do you guys like to ride on them? Having a lot of truck madness lately
Mostly old blown out stage 9 149's. Had a couple ramp sessions on 159 and that felt real good. Just got Ti 149 on 1/8 riser. Turns real surfy, feels way different from the old 149. Haven't had a real day on them yet.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on April 01, 2022, 04:19:08 PM
Whenever I see one of the 31.38 X 8.12 or. 31.5 X 8.06 Full SE’s, I grab it right away. I hope they never stop making those shapes.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 01, 2022, 05:24:47 PM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
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You'd think I'd check that already after being so crazy about this stuff. Measuring the top with a flexible tape measure is 8.375. Measuring the bottom is 8.5. Wheelbase is more like 14.1875
But where do you start and end on a rounded edge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even better for me. My short legs would prefer the imperceptibly narrower 8.38 but they mostly have the imperceptibly longer wheel base. DLX numbers are more like a code for the shape rather than highly accurate measurements.

8.5ishx31.8ishx14.25ish 4 lyfe
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This has been my go to shape for a while. What trucks do you guys like to ride on them? Having a lot of truck madness lately
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Mostly old blown out stage 9 149's. Had a couple ramp sessions on 159 and that felt real good. Just got Ti 149 on 1/8 riser. Turns real surfy, feels way different from the old 149. Haven't had a real day on them yet.


I found the old Indy trucks from Stage 9 and 10 seemed sluggish on the turn after being on Stage 11, but the older Stage 7 and 8 had even more quick turn than all of them.

The normal Stage 11s are pretty much just right and are not "collectors items" as well as having the best kingpin clearance of all of them too.



What I was actually going to ask is when you guys measured the boards, do you also measure across the front bolts, middle and back of that shape, as it had significant taper on the ones I had, which are all older, but they did come up as 8.5 at the front bolts, 8.4 in the middle and 8.3 at the back bolts.

One of the guys I skate with had a new Grimple board, definitely post pandemic and it was almost the same, just not quite 8.5 at the front, so it is funny how it started off as 8.5 wide, but has seemed to get get thinner over the last couple of years.


The other 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wheelbase is true 8.5 through the rails, but tapers a lot more at the kicks, when comparing the two shapes.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on April 01, 2022, 06:31:50 PM
If anybody was looking for the longer 8.5 (14.75” wheelbase), the new Real Tanner Van Vark “Volcanic” is on that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 01, 2022, 07:16:03 PM
If anybody was looking for the longer 8.5 (14.75” wheelbase), the new Real Tanner Van Vark “Volcanic” is on that shape.


It is funny cause I hadn't seen it in any catalog or info (that I can recall) but did see it on Skate Warehouse when looking about a month ago, which I put up, which is a couple of pages back in this thread.

It is good for people who wanted vert boards, or just much longer wheelbases on a normal board, rather than a much wider or shaped board.

Link here to the post with pics and info:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3753969#msg3753969


It was actually the graphic that caught my eye first, not the size, which I saw after too.


DLX killing it as usual.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Coffee on April 01, 2022, 09:24:49 PM
Whenever I see one of the 31.38 X 8.12 or. 31.5 X 8.06 Full SE’s, I grab it right away. I hope they never stop making those shapes.

Same here. My current setup is a baker 8x31.5x14.25 but once I’m done with it I’m just going to seek out that DLX 8.12x31.38 forever. Wouldn’t even bother me if the graphic was wack the shape is too good.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on April 01, 2022, 09:50:06 PM
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Whenever I see one of the 31.38 X 8.12 or. 31.5 X 8.06 Full SE’s, I grab it right away. I hope they never stop making those shapes.
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Same here. My current setup is a baker 8x31.5x14.25 but once I’m done with it I’m just going to seek out that DLX 8.12x31.38 forever. Wouldn’t even bother me if the graphic was wack the shape is too good.

I definitely bought an Anti Hero with two insects having sex as a graphic just for that 31.38 shape and I’m not afraid to admit it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mattdlx on April 02, 2022, 12:20:41 AM
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If anybody was looking for the longer 8.5 (14.75” wheelbase), the new Real Tanner Van Vark “Volcanic” is on that shape.
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Ah; nice one. Missed that post &#128556;

It is funny cause I hadn't seen it in any catalog or info (that I can recall) but did see it on Skate Warehouse when looking about a month ago, which I put up, which is a couple of pages back in this thread.

It is good for people who wanted vert boards, or just much longer wheelbases on a normal board, rather than a much wider or shaped board.

Link here to the post with pics and info:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3753969#msg3753969


It was actually the graphic that caught my eye first, not the size, which I saw after too.


DLX killing it as usual.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 02, 2022, 02:42:08 AM


Ah; nice one. Missed that post &#38;#128556;



All good!


Sometimes there is so much going on that I might go back later and think "How did I not see that?!?" but I would much rather see it twice than not at all.

Might be nothing happening in this thread for a while, then there are three pages almost all at once too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on April 03, 2022, 01:41:25 AM
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The 8.5x31.8x14.25 feels perfect for me. After going through gear madness over winter and trying a bunch of different shapes all I want from my kit is to not have to think about it anymore.
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Do yours measure 8.38”? My 8.5x31.85 DLXs all do when I measure myself, weird
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You'd think I'd check that already after being so crazy about this stuff. Measuring the top with a flexible tape measure is 8.375. Measuring the bottom is 8.5. Wheelbase is more like 14.1875
But where do you start and end on a rounded edge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Even better for me. My short legs would prefer the imperceptibly narrower 8.38 but they mostly have the imperceptibly longer wheel base. DLX numbers are more like a code for the shape rather than highly accurate measurements.

8.5ishx31.8ishx14.25ish 4 lyfe
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This has been my go to shape for a while. What trucks do you guys like to ride on them? Having a lot of truck madness lately

I have been riding that shape for the last 4 years with Thunder Titanium 148s.
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Post by: Eds_gallerist on April 03, 2022, 03:00:41 AM
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Whenever I see one of the 31.38 X 8.12 or. 31.5 X 8.06 Full SE’s, I grab it right away. I hope they never stop making those shapes.
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Same here. My current setup is a baker 8x31.5x14.25 but once I’m done with it I’m just going to seek out that DLX 8.12x31.38 forever. Wouldn’t even bother me if the graphic was wack the shape is too good.
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I definitely bought an Anti Hero with two insects having sex as a graphic just for that 31.38 shape and I’m not afraid to admit it.

Yup, it was an embarrasing graphic but didnt matter,  bummer this shape is so hard to find currently.  I am on an April with almost similar dims and it works well too.
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Post by: Woodshop on April 03, 2022, 07:24:53 AM
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Whenever I see one of the 31.38 X 8.12 or. 31.5 X 8.06 Full SE’s, I grab it right away. I hope they never stop making those shapes.
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Same here. My current setup is a baker 8x31.5x14.25 but once I’m done with it I’m just going to seek out that DLX 8.12x31.38 forever. Wouldn’t even bother me if the graphic was wack the shape is too good.
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I definitely bought an Anti Hero with two insects having sex as a graphic just for that 31.38 shape and I’m not afraid to admit it.


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/


The Real Oval in red are those dimensions and looks like it is here to stay for the time being, so that is your best bet for tracking down the shorter 8.12 board, that is 8.12 x 31.38 with 14.0 wb.

That is not to be confused with the longer 8.12 as per the AH black eagle and also the current flower graphic, that is 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-14.png)


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-06.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on April 03, 2022, 08:00:27 PM
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Whenever I see one of the 31.38 X 8.12 or. 31.5 X 8.06 Full SE’s, I grab it right away. I hope they never stop making those shapes.
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Same here. My current setup is a baker 8x31.5x14.25 but once I’m done with it I’m just going to seek out that DLX 8.12x31.38 forever. Wouldn’t even bother me if the graphic was wack the shape is too good.
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I definitely bought an Anti Hero with two insects having sex as a graphic just for that 31.38 shape and I’m not afraid to admit it.
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https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/


The Real Oval in red are those dimensions and looks like it is here to stay for the time being, so that is your best bet for tracking down the shorter 8.12 board, that is 8.12 x 31.38 with 14.0 wb.

That is not to be confused with the longer 8.12 as per the AH black eagle and also the current flower graphic, that is 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-14.png)


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-06.png)

I always thought they labeled the longer one as a 8.125 to differentiate. Am I tripping? Or did they stop that at some point?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 04, 2022, 05:17:15 AM

I always thought they labeled the longer one as a 8.125 to differentiate. Am I tripping? Or did they stop that at some point?


On some things it definitely was 8.125 for the black eagle.

Not sure when that changed, but I know the product barcode sticker used to have 8.125 on it, but the silver size sticker was always 8.12 so I guess they really only had two decimal places as far as room for stickers and more for full descriptions.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on April 04, 2022, 06:02:51 AM
I don’t think the 8.12 x 31.3 is the same as the old G028? It felt much smaller.
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Post by: KushBush on April 04, 2022, 09:10:20 AM
Missin that 8.28… dream shape
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Post by: Idk on April 04, 2022, 10:21:07 AM
Missin that 8.28… dream shape
its Julien Strangers shape. No wonder it’s magical.
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Post by: hobochimp on April 04, 2022, 11:27:19 AM
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Missin that 8.28… dream shape
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its Julien Strangers shape. No wonder it’s magical.

Is this 8.28 shape different from the one that is usually masons pro model ?
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Post by: Idk on April 04, 2022, 11:47:45 AM
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Missin that 8.28… dream shape
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its Julien Strangers shape. No wonder it’s magical.
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Is this 8.28 shape different from the one that is usually masons pro model ?
Same shape. I want to try it again but I’m scared to switch from the G045
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on April 04, 2022, 12:43:03 PM
I don’t think the 8.12 x 31.3 is the same as the old G028? It felt much smaller.

I have them both. Not the same shape at all. The DLX board is shorter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: professional on April 04, 2022, 01:17:30 PM
Are there any Deluxe shapes out there that are similar to the Quasi Proto? It's an 8.25, 31.75'' long with a 14.25'' wheelbase and pretty square.
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Post by: LebowskisRug on April 04, 2022, 01:56:31 PM
No, none. That shape is pretty unique in it's own right in the first place. The only square-ish DLX shapes I've seen are some of the Full SE (not square, but fuller/shorter) and the Manderson, which has super large and steep square kicks.
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Post by: Idk on April 04, 2022, 01:59:37 PM
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I don’t think the 8.12 x 31.3 is the same as the old G028? It felt much smaller.
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I have them both. Not the same shape at all. The DLX board is shorter.
I knew it! The nose on the dlx one is just too short for a guy like me who loves nose slides.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: downtodevin on April 05, 2022, 08:57:35 AM
I tried finding this info in the thread but was unsuccessful so I apologize if this was covered.

For the Full SE shapes how similar are the actual widths to the advertised widths. Like are the 8.25s closer to 8.25 or 8.38? I have Ace AF1 44s and wanted to know is they would be more similar to the 8.25s or 8.06s widths. Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: braksabbath on April 05, 2022, 12:01:26 PM
Is there something in the 8.4x32 that's different from the team shape 8.5x31.8? Like nose or tail shape?
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Post by: jakeumms on April 05, 2022, 12:46:20 PM
Is there something in the 8.4x32 that's different from the team shape 8.5x31.8? Like nose or tail shape?
Yeah the 8.4 has straighter rails with less taper and on the pointy round blunt spectrum, the nose and tail tend towards round
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 05, 2022, 12:52:53 PM
Are there any Deluxe shapes out there that are similar to the Quasi Proto? It's an 8.25, 31.75'' long with a 14.25'' wheelbase and pretty square.


I’ve somehow not had this board. Worth it? Huge ps fanboy, or something. Skating a quasi now, 8.125 that I’m very into.

The dlx 8.125…is that the one Drehobl used to use? I feel like there was one that some of the locals would ride with 149s, shorter shape. Worrest had a setup video that I’ve watched way too many times, on a combination like that (one of the best switch tres…dude is still amazing, back then he was really doing it).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 05, 2022, 07:59:46 PM
I tried finding this info in the thread but was unsuccessful so I apologize if this was covered.

For the Full SE shapes how similar are the actual widths to the advertised widths. Like are the 8.25s closer to 8.25 or 8.38? I have Ace AF1 44s and wanted to know is they would be more similar to the 8.25s or 8.06s widths. Thanks!


Others might say something different, but from the ones I had, they are the stated sizes, at least in that the 8.25 Full SE is 8.25 wide right through, no taper.

The 8.38 DLX boards are way closer to 8.5 all up, than other 8.3 or 8.38 stated sizes from different brands, which is where some of the confusion might come from in sizing comments and questions.


AF1 44s at 8.25 will fit well on the 8.25 Full SE boards, but I know with a set of AF1 55s, I could put four washers on the inside of each wheel and still have them sit just inside a normal 8.38 with the axle nut on nicely and some play in the bearings, so you may or may not feel like more washers on the inside would work on a bigger board, or fewer washers would work on a smaller board too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 05, 2022, 08:08:03 PM
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I saw Unity and There are now distributed under DLX, went to check and realised they are already in the Woodshop list, both under BBS, which makes sense.

Not a whole lot of info on the specs of the boards, other than the widths, but they have pretty much all the main sizes covered.  I wonder if they are the same shapes as DLX too, apart from the egg shaped Marbie 8.5 x 32 with 14.38 wb.


https://www.unityzines.com/

https://www.thereskateboards.com/catalog
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I was checking those also but figured they’re maybe the boards still from pre DLX. I’m really looking forward to the boards through DLX.


I know it might not be much, but I just thought this was interesting.

I see from the Stock Report video that the Unity and There boards have the usual DLX foil stickers with dimensions on them, so that would mean they are the same dimensions as other DLX boards now too.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkjyz3jPrf4

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on April 05, 2022, 08:36:54 PM
I want more of those full and manderson shapes, especially the SE

I’m on a hunt for full shapes now and beyond, can’t skate short popsicles and pointy shapes anymore

Need that extra full nose and tail, especially wanna try the squared nose and tail too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: typeischeap on April 06, 2022, 06:16:34 AM
The nose on the 8.38 FullSE is considerably more rounded/pointy than the 8.5 FullSE. Not necessarily a bad thing but good to know if you are looking for that square shape. 8.5 on the left, 8.38 on the right. The tails are very similar, just the nose is different.

(https://i.ibb.co/2SsMm82/PXL-20220406-130913429.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2SsMm82)

EDIT: For those that were asking/care, the 8.38 measures 8.4375 (8-7/16") and the 8.5 measures 8.625 (8-5/8") at their widest points.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 06, 2022, 07:16:05 AM
Id love to know how the nose/tail measurements compare on the 8.38, the 8.38 Full SE, and the Dreamer 8.38.
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Post by: Woodshop on April 06, 2022, 08:56:50 PM
Id love to know how the nose/tail measurements compare on the 8.38, the 8.38 Full SE, and the Dreamer 8.38.



I just got out two both new in shrink to compare - a Real Full SE 8.38 and the normal DLX 8.38, which is often listed as the Dreamer shape but really is just the normal 8.38 shape, so there are only the two options.


Nose on both is just over 7" when measured from the hook over the end of the board straight across (not with concave).

Tail on both is just a bit more over 6.5" when measured the same way, even though I had thought the normal 8.38 had closer to 6.6 tail with other boards I had skated before.


This adds up to what is listed with 7.03 nose and 6.53 tail from the Real Full SE info, as per their site:


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


The overall length differences relates to the wheelbase, with the nose and tails being what appears to be exactly the same, the Full SE being more full in the edges of the kicks than the normal shape but the width is the same as well, coming in at 8.4375 (8 7/16ths) across so a touch wider than 8.38 and a hair off 8.5 as per the same as what others have said before too.

Even though the math just doesn't quite add up, the Full SE is 14.38 wb and 32.18 long, the normal 8.38 being 14.5 wb with 32.25 total length which was about right as well.


Comparing both of those to other BBS 8.38 size boards, the Passport is a lot closer to 8.3 x 32 with 14.38 wb with a 6.8" nose and a 6.65" or slightly longer tail, so all round it is not as wide and a bit shorter too, but a slightly longer tail.

I also have a Baker normal 8.38 which is the same all round as the 8.38 normal DLX and a Baker B2 8.38 which is closer to the Real Full SE, in that it is more squared in the kicks, 14.38 wb, same size nose, again more like 8.3 wide than 8.38 but definitely a whole lot longer in the tail than all the rest, which reminds me of the AWS board shapes.

https://bakerskateboards.com/pages/board-construction


Maybe too much info, but I was curious while I had all of them to compare and see what they were like, what differences, what similarities and all the rest.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rob on April 06, 2022, 09:03:08 PM
The nose on the 8.38 FullSE is considerably more rounded/pointy than the 8.5 FullSE. Not necessarily a bad thing but good to know if you are looking for that square shape. 8.5 on the left, 8.38 on the right. The tails are very similar, just the nose is different.

(https://i.ibb.co/2SsMm82/PXL-20220406-130913429.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2SsMm82)

EDIT: For those that were asking/care, the 8.38 measures 8.4375 (8-7/16") and the 8.5 measures 8.625 (8-5/8") at their widest points.

Thanks that 8.5 looks like the real deal, the amount of room flat from holes to kick and how full it is, makes me adjust less with so much room
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 06, 2022, 09:24:23 PM
@Mbrimson88 When I can gnar you someday I will. The Passport shape is closest to what I have been on and the other shape I have liked is the DLX 8.25, but curious to explore.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 06, 2022, 09:59:17 PM
@Mbrimson88 When I can gnar you someday I will. The Passport shape is closest to what I have been on and the other shape I have liked is the DLX 8.25, but curious to explore.


Yeah, all good!

That is why I added those others in too, as I knew what you had skated as well as asking about the 8.38 boards.

I don't have half as many of the other BBS brands in similar sizes as I have seen online or that others have skated, but even just some of the same approximate sized boards still have significant differences, which come down to a few mm this way or that, but it still makes such a difference between a good skate and an average skate.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: professional on April 07, 2022, 01:10:15 PM
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Are there any Deluxe shapes out there that are similar to the Quasi Proto? It's an 8.25, 31.75'' long with a 14.25'' wheelbase and pretty square.
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I’ve somehow not had this board. Worth it? Huge ps fanboy, or something. Skating a quasi now, 8.125 that I’m very into.

The dlx 8.125…is that the one Drehobl used to use? I feel like there was one that some of the locals would ride with 149s, shorter shape. Worrest had a setup video that I’ve watched way too many times, on a combination like that (one of the best switch tres…dude is still amazing, back then he was really doing it).

I absolutely love this shape. It's been my last 4-5 boards. I had one that was slightly more tapered than others and was not a fan, but it seemed to be a one off and I had ordered it online.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 07, 2022, 02:35:33 PM
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Are there any Deluxe shapes out there that are similar to the Quasi Proto? It's an 8.25, 31.75'' long with a 14.25'' wheelbase and pretty square.
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I’ve somehow not had this board. Worth it? Huge ps fanboy, or something. Skating a quasi now, 8.125 that I’m very into.

The dlx 8.125…is that the one Drehobl used to use? I feel like there was one that some of the locals would ride with 149s, shorter shape. Worrest had a setup video that I’ve watched way too many times, on a combination like that (one of the best switch tres…dude is still amazing, back then he was really doing it).
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I absolutely love this shape. It's been my last 4-5 boards. I had one that was slightly more tapered than others and was not a fan, but it seemed to be a one off and I had ordered it online.

The proto 8.25 has been your go to?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on April 08, 2022, 10:27:35 PM
This thing looks great
(https://i.imgur.com/XOe0Ra5.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/0kg0apM.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: professional on April 09, 2022, 12:57:24 PM
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Are there any Deluxe shapes out there that are similar to the Quasi Proto? It's an 8.25, 31.75'' long with a 14.25'' wheelbase and pretty square.
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I’ve somehow not had this board. Worth it? Huge ps fanboy, or something. Skating a quasi now, 8.125 that I’m very into.

The dlx 8.125…is that the one Drehobl used to use? I feel like there was one that some of the locals would ride with 149s, shorter shape. Worrest had a setup video that I’ve watched way too many times, on a combination like that (one of the best switch tres…dude is still amazing, back then he was really doing it).
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I absolutely love this shape. It's been my last 4-5 boards. I had one that was slightly more tapered than others and was not a fan, but it seemed to be a one off and I had ordered it online.
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The proto 8.25 has been your go to?

yeah that's correct
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on April 10, 2022, 02:34:23 AM
Do all Cardiel 8.62 popsicles have a 32.25 length and 14.5 WB? Normally they're like 32.5 long and have a 14.75 WB?
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Post by: LebowskisRug on April 10, 2022, 12:32:07 PM
https://www.tactics.com/there/james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck

My local has this deck, but it doesn’t have the Roman Numerals on it and it’s not the generic BBS 8.38. Anyone know what shop they mighta been on before or is it the DLX shape without the numbers
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 10, 2022, 01:13:36 PM
https://www.tactics.com/there/james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck

My local has this deck, but it doesn’t have the Roman Numerals on it and it’s not the generic BBS 8.38. Anyone know what shop they mighta been on before or is it the DLX shape without the numbers

I feel like when I checked the first stuff on line, it said bbs, but that’s just from vague memory
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bombsaway86 on April 10, 2022, 03:23:55 PM
Do all Cardiel 8.62 popsicles have a 32.25 length and 14.5 WB? Normally they're like 32.5 long and have a 14.75 WB?

I have the Cardiel Burro 8.62 deck, just measured the wheelbase at 14.625”. That’s consistent with the specs listed on tactics too. If I remember correctly, the sticker on the packaging said 14.5”. Either way the difference between 14.5 and 14.6 is not noticeable.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 10, 2022, 04:57:28 PM
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https://www.tactics.com/there/james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck

My local has this deck, but it doesn’t have the Roman Numerals on it and it’s not the generic BBS 8.38. Anyone know what shop they mighta been on before or is it the DLX shape without the numbers
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I feel like when I checked the first stuff on line, it said bbs, but that’s just from vague memory


The nose looks a lot more square on that one in the pic too, but it could just be my eye.

Says it is 14.5 wb which is fairly common, but everything else about it looks more like a Polar board or the DLX 8.5 shape, but that is just from looking at the pic from Tactics.

At least if it is in stock at a local shop, get that old board and tape measure and see if it is really what it says from the site in terms of dimensions and Warning sticker, which usually always has "Made in Mexico" for BBS boards.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 10, 2022, 05:04:39 PM
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Do all Cardiel 8.62 popsicles have a 32.25 length and 14.5 WB? Normally they're like 32.5 long and have a 14.75 WB?
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I have the Cardiel Burro 8.62 deck, just measured the wheelbase at 14.625”. That’s consistent with the specs listed on tactics too. If I remember correctly, the sticker on the packaging said 14.5”. Either way the difference between 14.5 and 14.6 is not noticeable.


The Cardiel shape is a special shorter one, different from the normal longer 8.62 with long wheelbase, but there was some confusion over the sticker and actual dimensions, so it is good to have someone who has it to check.

Even on the latest catalog listing, it has 14.5 wb for that board, but as you said, riding one with 14.5 or 14.6 wb is not a whole lot of difference.

They used to have that specific sticker for the Cardiel shape too, so I don't know if that is still around or not.

Yes they are only 32.25 as well, not 32.7 something which is what the long 8.62 DLX boards actually are.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 10, 2022, 06:08:32 PM
Didn’t these have a sticker on them that said something like ‘hecka tight construction’? The sticker was different than the measurements listed in the catalog. At first I thought it was a typo, then, if my not great memory is correct, the sticker and the catalog continued to be different. Maybe it was them taking the piss? Dunno.
I had one of those boards, early pandemic. Definitely wasn’t ‘right’. Felt much lighter than a normal bbs, and was dull from the jump. I also just didn’t spend enough time adjusting to a board that’s not even close to a size I have had a good experience with. Turns out I am fine with longer wb, but really struggle with boards over 32” (personal problem). I also bought the board to skate a near by bowl, and then promptly tried to do 360 flips for a few days straight instead of trying to learn how to ride the bowl.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 10, 2022, 06:30:42 PM
Didn’t these have a sticker on them that said something like ‘hecka tight construction’? The sticker was different than the measurements listed in the catalog. At first I thought it was a typo, then, if my not great memory is correct, the sticker and the catalog continued to be different. Maybe it was them taking the piss? Dunno.
I had one of those boards, early pandemic. Definitely wasn’t ‘right’. Felt much lighter than a normal bbs, and was dull from the jump. I also just didn’t spend enough time adjusting to a board that’s not even close to a size I have had a good experience with. Turns out I am fine with longer wb, but really struggle with boards over 32” (personal problem). I also bought the board to skate a near by bowl, and then promptly tried to do 360 flips for a few days straight instead of trying to learn how to ride the bowl.


Ha yes the bowl board doesn't want to 360 flip.... FFFFUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKK!!!!!!!!!


Page 28 on here had something about it after a search that came up on Google.

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.810


Fall 2020 catalog pic:

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall20/ah-2020-del4-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 10, 2022, 07:57:17 PM
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Missin that 8.28… dream shape
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its Julien Strangers shape. No wonder it’s magical.
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Is this 8.28 shape different from the one that is usually masons pro model ?
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Same shape. I want to try it again but I’m scared to switch from the G045

If you want a true 8.28 (or 8.27) with essentially the same dims for length/WB/N/T as the DLX '8.28' look to SC - great shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 11, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
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https://www.tactics.com/there/james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck

My local has this deck, but it doesn’t have the Roman Numerals on it and it’s not the generic BBS 8.38. Anyone know what shop they mighta been on before or is it the DLX shape without the numbers
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I feel like when I checked the first stuff on line, it said bbs, but that’s just from vague memory
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The nose looks a lot more square on that one in the pic too, but it could just be my eye.

Says it is 14.5 wb which is fairly common, but everything else about it looks more like a Polar board or the DLX 8.5 shape, but that is just from looking at the pic from Tactics.

At least if it is in stock at a local shop, get that old board and tape measure and see if it is really what it says from the site in terms of dimensions and Warning sticker, which usually always has "Made in Mexico" for BBS boards.

It’s super weird- it has no stickers on it at all. Just the dot between the trucks.
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Post by: Woodshop on April 11, 2022, 06:01:44 PM
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https://www.tactics.com/there/james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck

My local has this deck, but it doesn’t have the Roman Numerals on it and it’s not the generic BBS 8.38. Anyone know what shop they mighta been on before or is it the DLX shape without the numbers
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I feel like when I checked the first stuff on line, it said bbs, but that’s just from vague memory
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The nose looks a lot more square on that one in the pic too, but it could just be my eye.

Says it is 14.5 wb which is fairly common, but everything else about it looks more like a Polar board or the DLX 8.5 shape, but that is just from looking at the pic from Tactics.

At least if it is in stock at a local shop, get that old board and tape measure and see if it is really what it says from the site in terms of dimensions and Warning sticker, which usually always has "Made in Mexico" for BBS boards.
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It’s super weird- it has no stickers on it at all. Just the dot between the trucks.


This one has the normal warning sticker, but I also know a lot of brands pull off the Generator stickers when they don't get their BBS boards directly from BBS, but through a second tier distro who uses Generator boards for their stock, which I would think was most likely the case for the early There boards, as they were not a big brand.

Either way it is not a big deal, most likely the dot being the usual BBS wood, generic shape or whatever - earlier than the newer ones as per the normal BBS warning sticker on that board from the Tactics pic.


*  Sorry that pic really does come up almost too big here, but it also makes it really easy to check out the size and shape of the kicks, which I like the look of and makes me think I would be happy riding a 14.5 wb with a slightly longer tail and shorter nose too, if those dimensions are correct.

WIDTH (IN):   8.3
LENGTH (IN):   32.125
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.5
NOSE (IN):   6.875
TAIL (IN):   6.75


(https://www.tactics.com/a/dk22/1b/there-james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck-top.webp)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 11, 2022, 08:31:49 PM
@Mbrimson88 When I can gnar you someday I will. The Passport shape is closest to what I have been on and the other shape I have liked is the DLX 8.25, but curious to explore.

I gnar'd him for ya. But that takes away from my normal gnaring of him ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on April 11, 2022, 10:58:05 PM
(https://www.tactics.com/a/dk22/1b/there-james-apartment-83-skateboard-deck-top.webp)
Hey @Mbrimson88 if you hit quote on my post and check out the code I put in the first brackets of your image I quoted you'll find a way to make images smaller when the page loads but that still expands if the reader wants to see the full thing. They just have to click on it and it displays full res on the loaded page. I usually use 400 but it seemed kinda big still.

Basically you want something like [img width=200] where you paste width=whatever number in the first brackets. Hopefully this makes any kind of sense!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 12, 2022, 04:03:43 PM
Hey @Mbrimson88 if you hit quote on my post and check out the code I put in the first brackets of your image I quoted you'll find a way to make images smaller when the page loads but that still expands if the reader wants to see the full thing. They just have to click on it and it displays full res on the loaded page. I usually use 400 but it seemed kinda big still.

Basically you want something like [img width=200] where you paste width=whatever number in the first brackets. Hopefully this makes any kind of sense!


Yeah that is perfect.

Especially as you can click on the image and it will bring it up to full size if you want to see it bigger too.

I know I post a lot of tops of boards, so this might help with things not blowing out to maximum proportions when people just want to see what is happening in threads, not get bombarded with deck after deck after deck, etc.


Stoked to be able to help keep this place as good as it can be too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crow T. Robot on April 13, 2022, 09:16:29 AM
Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on April 13, 2022, 10:08:25 AM
Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?

It’s an old Julien Stranger shape so I’d think it stick around. Maybe not very drop but I doubt it’s going anywhere for good.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 13, 2022, 10:15:47 AM
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Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?
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It’s an old Julien Stranger shape so I’d think it stick around. Maybe not very drop but I doubt it’s going anywhere for good.

Just out of curiosity, how tall is the god Julien? His shapes have usually been shorter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on April 13, 2022, 11:57:19 AM
There are a few different 8.28s coming over the course of the next few months. They will either be Mason or Harry Lintell boards as they now seem to share that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on April 13, 2022, 12:26:02 PM
Occasionally antihero runs that shape as well. Would be curious to know who all skates that shape on the different dlx teams. Seems like it would be a popular shape.

Also just for a fun reference. Anyone who has complained about how squirrely that shape is for them, mason says in a recent ccs video that his shoe size is 7.5. He’s got tons of room on that deck with that size feet
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: milk.razor on April 13, 2022, 06:22:03 PM
the mason deck i’m riding is 8.5”… how?
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 13, 2022, 06:34:43 PM
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Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?
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It’s an old Julien Stranger shape so I’d think it stick around. Maybe not very drop but I doubt it’s going anywhere for good.
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Just out of curiosity, how tall is the god Julien? His shapes have usually been shorter.


When they all came out to AU for the Tent City tour, with the in store signing and then almost a week skating around at local places, we saw quite a bit of them and they are all very much on the small body, short dude scale.

That was Julien, Tony T, Tony M, John, Frank, with Max among others.

I don't have exact measurements, but I would say about 165 to 170 cm which rounds out about 5 ft 5 or 6 in.

There doesn't seem to be any info out there at all with that stuff.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 13, 2022, 06:39:55 PM
the mason deck i’m riding is 8.5”… how?


Most pro boards come in a few sizes, mainly to cater to all the skaters out there who want their board, so some like the last lot were in 8.12 and 8.5 for the Mason Jawbreaker deck.

The pro guy might ride one board, but if they only released boards in his size and shape for the general public, that is cutting out a lot of possible sales to other skaters who like the guy but don't ride that same size and shape.  Many companies will rotate through different sizes and shapes for different riders, so I would say that every guy on the team will have a board released with their name on it in 8.5 over the course of a few catalogs, even if no one on the whole team ride that size or shape board.


Was that what you were asking?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 13, 2022, 08:45:58 PM
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Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?
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It’s an old Julien Stranger shape so I’d think it stick around. Maybe not very drop but I doubt it’s going anywhere for good.

Prior to Mason using the board, you primarily saw them with Pfanners name on them (this was 6+years ago). Tho he had one (Beres too) in a semi-recent [last year] drop with Lance art; a gnarhunters guest board too.

Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 13, 2022, 08:53:45 PM
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Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?
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It’s an old Julien Stranger shape so I’d think it stick around. Maybe not very drop but I doubt it’s going anywhere for good.
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Prior to Mason using the board, you primarily saw them with Pfanners name on them (this was 6+years ago). Tho he had one (Beres too) in a semi-recent [last year] drop with Lance are; a gnarhunters guest board too.

Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.

Had that doomsayers and the board was a banger, like one you remember for years after the fact. Then started hearing that they didn’t pay the video guys, or the artists, and I stopped buying their stuff. But damn that deck was sick.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on April 14, 2022, 02:01:50 AM
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Anyone have an idea if they’re going to continue the Mason Silva 8.28 shape. Feel like every time DLX has come out with a short board I get really used to it, but they stop making it after a couple drops. Happened with the Kanfoush shaped boards too. Also interested if anyone one has suggestions for a similar shape between 8.25 and 8.5.
L: 31.7”
WB: 14.2”

An 8.38” would be perfect in those specs but beggars can’t be choosers and I wonder if it’s just a small minority of people who like boards this wide with shorter wheel base/ length?
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It’s an old Julien Stranger shape so I’d think it stick around. Maybe not very drop but I doubt it’s going anywhere for good.
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Prior to Mason using the board, you primarily saw them with Pfanners name on them (this was 6+years ago). Tho he had one (Beres too) in a semi-recent [last year] drop with Lance are; a gnarhunters guest board too.

Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.
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Had that doomsayers and the board was a banger, like one you remember for years after the fact. Then started hearing that they didn’t pay the video guys, or the artists, and I stopped buying their stuff. But damn that deck was sick.

That is such a bummer. I always thought Omar Salazar would be cool. But I heard that a lot over the years, so there must be some truth to it. Not a good look and a reason why I rather support Magenta for example.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 14, 2022, 04:43:45 PM

Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.



I think the one I had (might still have somewhere) is 8.28 x 32 with 14.25 wb, so it has a bit longer tail than a couple of the others which was why it was such a good board for me.

Just the size was a bit funny as I was mainly on 8.12 with an 8.5 as a big board alternative, so it didn't really fit in with what I was skating a whole lot at the time.

The other one was the 8.4 shovel that people were wanting, but I never had one of those.


The hardest thing with Doomsayers is being a smaller company, it seemed they couldn't get good quantities of BBS during the pandemic so had been on a number of different boards, from all over, some PS Stix, some pretty average boards with Made in China on them, some with Made in USA on them which were kind of weird to stand on and now some more with nothing on them besides graphic and even more weird shapes and feeling of concave.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 14, 2022, 05:28:33 PM
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Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.

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I think the one I had (might still have somewhere) is 8.28 x 32 with 14.25 wb, so it has a bit longer tail than a couple of the others which was why it was such a good board for me.

Just the size was a bit funny as I was mainly on 8.12 with an 8.5 as a big board alternative, so it didn't really fit in with what I was skating a whole lot at the time.

The other one was the 8.4 shovel that people were wanting, but I never had one of those.


The hardest thing with Doomsayers is being a smaller company, it seemed they couldn't get good quantities of BBS during the pandemic so had been on a number of different boards, from all over, some PS Stix, some pretty average boards with Made in China on them, some with Made in USA on them which were kind of weird to stand on and now some more with nothing on them besides graphic and even more weird shapes and feeling of concave.



Sadly I was never able to find their 'double shovel'
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 14, 2022, 05:54:27 PM
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Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.

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I think the one I had (might still have somewhere) is 8.28 x 32 with 14.25 wb, so it has a bit longer tail than a couple of the others which was why it was such a good board for me.

Just the size was a bit funny as I was mainly on 8.12 with an 8.5 as a big board alternative, so it didn't really fit in with what I was skating a whole lot at the time.

The other one was the 8.4 shovel that people were wanting, but I never had one of those.


The hardest thing with Doomsayers is being a smaller company, it seemed they couldn't get good quantities of BBS during the pandemic so had been on a number of different boards, from all over, some PS Stix, some pretty average boards with Made in China on them, some with Made in USA on them which were kind of weird to stand on and now some more with nothing on them besides graphic and even more weird shapes and feeling of concave.


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Sadly I was never able to find their 'double shovel'


Was it a double or just shovel nose?  I recall the shovel nose, same as the Antihero Miorana deck in 8.4 which I saw a few of online still.  There was a wider double shovel in 8.58 or something though.

I also found the board I have, dimensions look about right:


https://www.slamcity.com/products/doom-sayers-8-28-club-becky-skateboard-deck


• Width 8.28”
• Length 32.25"
• Wheelbase 14.125"
• Concave Medium


* Reminds me more of the AWS decks, longer boards with shorter wheelbases, but this one is not squared off like those ones.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on April 14, 2022, 05:59:59 PM
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Doomsayers used to make an 8.28, no clue if it was the same mold.

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I think the one I had (might still have somewhere) is 8.28 x 32 with 14.25 wb, so it has a bit longer tail than a couple of the others which was why it was such a good board for me.

Just the size was a bit funny as I was mainly on 8.12 with an 8.5 as a big board alternative, so it didn't really fit in with what I was skating a whole lot at the time.

The other one was the 8.4 shovel that people were wanting, but I never had one of those.


The hardest thing with Doomsayers is being a smaller company, it seemed they couldn't get good quantities of BBS during the pandemic so had been on a number of different boards, from all over, some PS Stix, some pretty average boards with Made in China on them, some with Made in USA on them which were kind of weird to stand on and now some more with nothing on them besides graphic and even more weird shapes and feeling of concave.


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Sadly I was never able to find their 'double shovel'
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Was it a double or just shovel nose?  I recall the shovel nose, same as the Antihero Miorana deck in 8.4 which I saw a few of online still.  There was a wider double shovel in 8.58 or something though.

I also found the board I have, dimensions look about right:


https://www.slamcity.com/products/doom-sayers-8-28-club-becky-skateboard-deck


• Width 8.28”
• Length 32.25"
• Wheelbase 14.125"
• Concave Medium


* Reminds me more of the AWS decks, longer boards with shorter wheelbases, but this one is not squared off like those ones.



Double shovel, but no idea if it was symmetrical.

https://www.paradeworld.com/products/doom-sayers-858-double-shovel-snake-shake-skateboard-deck-black-8-4689936318527/

(https://i.ibb.co/RS4RgNn/es2ompcitqgl0osc3kii.webp) (https://ibb.co/RS4RgNn)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on April 15, 2022, 10:38:42 AM
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/anti-hero-kanfoush-space-junk-8-25-skateboard-deck-multi_p155250?sort=new&view=manu&brand_id=103

Does anyone know, if that is a new shape from DLX?
I can't remember seeing these measurements before. These specs sound too good to be true but I don't trust online measurements.

8.25
31.875
14.25 wb
6.5 tail
7 nose
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on April 15, 2022, 10:50:09 AM
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/anti-hero-kanfoush-space-junk-8-25-skateboard-deck-multi_p155250?sort=new&view=manu&brand_id=103

Does anyone know, if that is a new shape from DLX?
I can't remember seeing these measurements before. These specs sound too good to be true but I don't trust online measurements.

8.25
31.875
14.25 wb
6.5 tail
7 nose

Not sure where they got those measurements from,  but that deck is the standard DLX 8.25 x 32 - 14.38
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Jowiththeflow on April 15, 2022, 10:52:35 AM
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/de/anti-hero-kanfoush-space-junk-8-25-skateboard-deck-multi_p155250?sort=new&view=manu&brand_id=103

Does anyone know, if that is a new shape from DLX?
I can't remember seeing these measurements before. These specs sound too good to be true but I don't trust online measurements.

8.25
31.875
14.25 wb
6.5 tail
7 nose

Well, Antihero lists it with a 14,38" WB and 32" length...
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com


...Oh Drunk Ass beat me!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on April 15, 2022, 11:49:09 AM
I always found the DLX 8.25 decks a bit shorter as 32". More like 31.9". Yes, I have the madness and I recognize 5mm difference on my decks, trucks and wheels.

Indy 139 and 144 I totally feel that difference for example.

Anyway, back to the topic, Gerwer got the 8.4 deck this time. I know a few people here love that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 16, 2022, 04:16:06 AM
I always found the DLX 8.25 decks a bit shorter as 32". More like 31.9". Yes, I have the madness and I recognize 5mm difference on my decks, trucks and wheels.

Indy 139 and 144 I totally feel that difference for example.

Anyway, back to the topic, Gerwer got the 8.4 deck this time. I know a few people here love that shape.


I feel like the 8.4 shape (that stays straight through the middle and is nicer with the size of kicks) is much better than the usual 8.5 that is more like 8.3 and tapers a lot towards the tail, but that is just me.

Still have a couple in a box if I ever want to get back on a shorter wheelbase again, but for now the DLX 8.38 and other BBS 8.5 boards are keeping me happy, both with 14.5 wb.


* I also felt a huge difference between 139s and 144 when I was on the black eagle 8.12 boards, riding 139s for a long time but switching it up when the 144s came in around 2017, but now it is 149 on 8.38 which is pretty much my easy setup til I am done.  Always keep at least one or more setup with 139s and one with 144s on it though to have a bit of fun on occasionally.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 16, 2022, 07:47:31 AM
For some reason I wasn’t as stoked on the 8.4, but I’d consider it again for sure.

The 8.38 feels pretty nimble so far. Interested to see how it continues to go. As far as shapes are concerned I could ride that or the 8.25 happily for a long time with no issues.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SchizophrenicFatBoy on April 18, 2022, 02:19:39 PM
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/11001_90476.jpg)
Drehobl board with adjustable 14.25"/14.75" wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on April 18, 2022, 03:08:07 PM
looking for a 8.5w and 31.85 length and 14.25wb

what are the dimensions on the 8.4 Gerwer mentioned above?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 18, 2022, 03:14:33 PM
looking for a 8.5w and 31.85 length and 14.25wb

what are the dimensions on the 8.4 Gerwer mentioned above?

The dimensions you just mentioned are the navy blue eagle (I think), and also the crail G039.

**since the pandemic started, I’ve noticed this shape, navy blue, being used on Krookeds as well.
Baker has some boards in about that size, but their shapes are different (I like em, the OGs, but some don’t like the pointy).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SchizophrenicFatBoy on April 18, 2022, 06:23:21 PM
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looking for a 8.5w and 31.85 length and 14.25wb

what are the dimensions on the 8.4 Gerwer mentioned above?
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The dimensions you just mentioned are the navy blue eagle (I think), and also the crail G039.

**since the pandemic started, I’ve noticed this shape, navy blue, being used on Krookeds as well.
Baker has some boards in about that size, but their shapes are different (I like em, the OGs, but some don’t like the pointy).
I have a Cardiel 8.4 from a couple seasons ago. It's 32" long with 14.25" wheelbase. I can't find my tape measure, but hopefully someone else can be more of help.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on April 18, 2022, 07:03:00 PM
The 8.4 has a 6 5/8" tail and 7 1/8" nose
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on April 18, 2022, 08:46:06 PM
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looking for a 8.5w and 31.85 length and 14.25wb

what are the dimensions on the 8.4 Gerwer mentioned above?
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The dimensions you just mentioned are the navy blue eagle (I think), and also the crail G039.

**since the pandemic started, I’ve noticed this shape, navy blue, being used on Krookeds as well.
Baker has some boards in about that size, but their shapes are different (I like em, the OGs, but some don’t like the pointy).


That 8.5 shape has always been used by antihero, krooked, and real even before the pandemic. Unity/there are also now using it as they are under dlx.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on April 19, 2022, 08:24:31 AM
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/11001_90476.jpg)
Drehobl board with adjustable 14.25"/14.75" wheelbase

This shape looks perfect. Gotta Google that deck now. Thanks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on April 19, 2022, 10:09:49 AM
The 8.4 has a 6 5/8" tail and 7 1/8" nose

whoa.  great intel.  thanks and gnar'd
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on April 19, 2022, 11:13:41 AM
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(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/11001_90476.jpg)
Drehobl board with adjustable 14.25"/14.75" wheelbase
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This shape looks perfect. Gotta Google that deck now. Thanks.

If it’s the same Drehobl shape that’s been around for years, it’s a great shape. Feels very functional. It tapers quite a bit. About 8.5” above the back trucks I think. Tail is short but works nicely. I’ve had one as a cruiser for a long time. Been meaning to skate it as a normal board for ages but haven’t for some reason.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on April 19, 2022, 06:54:59 PM
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(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/11001_90476.jpg)
Drehobl board with adjustable 14.25"/14.75" wheelbase
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This shape looks perfect. Gotta Google that deck now. Thanks.
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If it’s the same Drehobl shape that’s been around for years, it’s a great shape. Feels very functional. It tapers quite a bit. About 8.5” above the back trucks I think. Tail is short but works nicely. I’ve had one as a cruiser for a long time. Been meaning to skate it as a normal board for ages but haven’t for some reason.


Yes, same shape that was out before, just a new graphic.

I think I had a stand on that shape once or twice, but left it as I had others I was more into at the time, but as you said, shorter tails are not my thing either, so that might have been why I didn't ever set one up.

One site has them as this:

Width (inches)   9.25
Length (inches)   31.8
Wheelbase (inches)   14.25 – 14.75


* Definitely not 9.81 wide as it has on SPOT site though.

https://skateparkoftampa.com/product/90476/Krooked_Assorted_Woodgrain_Dan_Drehobl_Crescent_Shaped_Deck/&CID=11001
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 21, 2022, 06:51:47 AM

Krooked catalog for Spring 2022 is up.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2022


I am curious to see that 9 x 33 with 15 wb shaped board with the Team Eyes graphic in person, not that I need anything else.

I know others have had it on here and it looked like fun.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on April 21, 2022, 10:10:03 AM

Krooked catalog for Spring 2022 is up.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2022


I am curious to see that 9 x 33 with 15 wb shaped board with the Team Eyes graphic in person, not that I need anything else.

I know others have had it on here and it looked like fun.

So that Mermaid 9.81 is a different one and not the Drehobl Shape?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on April 21, 2022, 10:45:35 AM
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Krooked catalog for Spring 2022 is up.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2022


I am curious to see that 9 x 33 with 15 wb shaped board with the Team Eyes graphic in person, not that I need anything else.

I know others have had it on here and it looked like fun.
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So that Mermaid 9.81 is a different one and not the Drehobl Shape?
The 9.81 is most commonly known as the Sweatpants shape and it is different than the Drehobl shape which is called Dan's Rig. There's been a Sweatpants in pretty much every drop for the past few years and usually it has the Sweatpants graphic on it but as you can see not always.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BoxStuffer on April 21, 2022, 10:47:27 AM
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Krooked catalog for Spring 2022 is up.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2022


I am curious to see that 9 x 33 with 15 wb shaped board with the Team Eyes graphic in person, not that I need anything else.

I know others have had it on here and it looked like fun.
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So that Mermaid 9.81 is a different one and not the Drehobl Shape?

Edit: @jakeumms beat me to it. 

Correct.  Mermaid is the Sweatpants shape. Drehobl is different.

(https://i.ibb.co/dDJ40b5/krookeddrehobl.png)

(https://i.ibb.co/DDMnHkR/krookedsweatpants.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Weezil on April 21, 2022, 11:48:13 AM
I like the dan's rig shape, haven't totally killed mine off yet b/c I haven't seen any in a minute.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 23, 2022, 02:13:10 AM

Copied from the Big Boards thread:


Thank you Sonny Paluso!






Just got a Beach Bummer today. Reminds me a lot of my old Slave War Pig, which I loved. For anyone interested on dimensions (measured flat with cloth tape measure) ...

T: 6.75
N: 6.0
WB: 14.6
Front truck width at middle of bolt pattern: 9.5ish
Rear truck " "... " : 9.0ish

(https://i.ibb.co/ssSTkBt/ah-cp-dk-d1-team-shaped-eagle-beach-bummer-bottom-large-fe3812ac-f9e7-4f92-bdf2-d3c62f2ef86e-159x.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VMyFrK3)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on April 23, 2022, 09:19:04 AM

Very nice. Looks like a lot of fun. Made me think of this image from a couple years ago
(https://i.imgur.com/LNFPCq2.jpg)

Copied from the Big Boards thread:


Thank you Sonny Paluso!



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Just got a Beach Bummer today. Reminds me a lot of my old Slave War Pig, which I loved. For anyone interested on dimensions (measured flat with cloth tape measure) ...

T: 6.75
N: 6.0
WB: 14.6
Front truck width at middle of bolt pattern: 9.5ish
Rear truck " "... " : 9.0ish

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bombsaway86 on April 23, 2022, 10:06:30 PM

Very nice. Looks like a lot of fun. Made me think of this image from a couple years ago
(https://i.imgur.com/LNFPCq2.jpg)

I wish they’d bring back the orange crusher, I loved that one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 23, 2022, 11:14:12 PM
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Very nice. Looks like a lot of fun. Made me think of this image from a couple years ago
(https://i.imgur.com/LNFPCq2.jpg)
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I wish they’d bring back the orange crusher, I loved that one


I know it is not quite the same, but the normal orange eagle is pretty much that board without the square / shovel nose, so that might be why that one didn't make it back in the lineup.

Blue meanie and Green giant have been more unique so I guess are released on the regular, along with a few other shapes like the Huffer and the Beach Bum / Bummer and some Krooked boards too, which have good / fun shapes.


I know one guy who cut the nose down on a lot of bigger popsicles and shaped boards, which would work easily enough on the orange eagle, but is it worth the time and effort to change what is a pretty good / new deck anyway?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bombsaway86 on April 24, 2022, 01:18:30 PM

I know one guy who cut the nose down on a lot of bigger popsicles and shaped boards, which would work easily enough on the orange eagle, but is it worth the time and effort to change what is a pretty good / new deck anyway?

Unacceptable, I must have that extra 0.1” width and orange top stain. The madness will accept nothing less ha
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 24, 2022, 06:48:37 PM
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I know one guy who cut the nose down on a lot of bigger popsicles and shaped boards, which would work easily enough on the orange eagle, but is it worth the time and effort to change what is a pretty good / new deck anyway?
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Unacceptable, I must have that extra 0.1” width and orange top stain. The madness will accept nothing less ha


Ha yeah totally.

The one I had that I sat over the top of the orange eagle was the same, but we cannot let that stop the madness!!!

A bit more of a square tail seemed like it would have worked better for that shape, but there are plenty of other squared tails around so it doesn't really matter either way.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on April 27, 2022, 08:53:53 PM
https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-grimple-balancing-act-855-guest-skateboard-deck

This a new one or is this the black widow shape?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 27, 2022, 10:27:59 PM
https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-grimple-balancing-act-855-guest-skateboard-deck

This a new one or is this the black widow shape?


It is the Kanfoush Yinzer shape, second from left in this lot.

I think it came out specifically for Kanfoush boards as his custom shape a few times now and then, but more recently in this graphic, now that one too.



(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-j2hxjs/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/17706/78150/CURBAGEDDON-SALES-FLYER-3__13686.1639850338.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on April 27, 2022, 10:29:56 PM
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https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/kanfoush-grimple-balancing-act-855-guest-skateboard-deck

This a new one or is this the black widow shape?
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It is the Kanfoush Yinzer shape.


(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-j2hxjs/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/17706/78150/CURBAGEDDON-SALES-FLYER-3__13686.1639850338.jpg)


Ah I see. Dang we cannot get that black widow shape I guess
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 27, 2022, 10:33:07 PM

I hadn't seen but AH has Drop 2 up now as well.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-03.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 27, 2022, 10:43:10 PM


Ah I see. Dang we cannot get that black widow shape I guess


If you were after a Black Widow shape, this is going to be about the closest you would get though.

This one is a little more square, but still has the shorter wheelbase and overall fairly normal dimensions too.

Looks like fun!

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on April 28, 2022, 11:50:26 AM
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Ah I see. Dang we cannot get that black widow shape I guess
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If you were after a Black Widow shape, this is going to be about the closest you would get though.

This one is a little more square, but still has the shorter wheelbase and overall fairly normal dimensions too.

Looks like fun!
If this helps at all, prior to the Curb Pit Yinzer, we hadn't gotten that shape since Summer 19. Same case for Dan's Rig. I can't remember when the last time I saw a Black Widow but hopefully we will see that one come back too now that the supply chain is slightly less borked.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ronnie Rodriguez on April 28, 2022, 12:27:02 PM
I seem to recall more than one poster on here saying that the Black Widow (8.5) and the Krooked Lil' Snuff (8.38) were actually identical shapes in spite of one being listed as wider than the other. This was back when both were plentiful.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 08, 2022, 09:33:08 PM

I see the new Real catalog is up, which also brings back a few board shapes that people had been asking about.


https://www.realskateboards.com/


The 8.28 x 31.7 with 14.12 wb is the main one I was thinking about, but there are others there too.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d2-catalog-02.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rawbertson. on May 11, 2022, 08:14:49 AM
new AH catalog
(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-07.jpg)
(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-08.jpg)

i see at the bottom they have these eagles next to this "Price Point" text
(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-07.jpg)


Did they just put the eagles in the catalogue twice to fill space? Or is there a shittier version of the eagle decks now seemingly in the exact same colours? just kinda confusing. I think "Wheel of antihero pricepoints" are the cheaper boards and they just put the eagles down there a 2nd time because they are also on the cheaper side.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 11, 2022, 08:40:23 AM
new AH catalog
https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-07.jpg

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-08.jpg


i see at the bottom they have these eagles next to this "Price Point" text
(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-07.jpg)


Did they just put the eagles in the catalogue twice to fill space? Or is there a shittier version of the eagle decks now seemingly in the exact same colours? just kinda confusing. I think "Wheel of antihero pricepoints" are the cheaper boards and they just put the eagles down there a 2nd time because they are also on the cheaper side.


Looks like it doesn't it, but I think there is an easier explanation:

The curb eagles were the end of the Drop 2 catalog and the lot under that were from Drop 1.

I guess because they left all of Drop 1 in there, some things come up twice.


Also to note the sizes of the pricepoint boards in the 8.5 size are still 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wb (or at least the one I saw and checked was, including the sticker), but the DLX pricepoint catalogs have it at 32.18 as shown above.  Curious if they did mean to change the board sizes or something else happened, as that is the length of the Full SE boards in 8.38 that I have, but not the 8.5 sizes.


This is an old post, with the DLX stickers with the three different 8.5 sizes shown.


https://www.instagram.com/p/CUzCXyXlELu/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 11, 2022, 08:44:13 AM

Shows the 8.5 size on the sticker different to the listing length on this one more clearly:


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-15.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on May 19, 2022, 03:18:47 AM

Good top views are always appreciated.




Meanwhile, I just got the Mason Silva Kelch hommage deck in the 8.75 flyer shape.... pretty nice.

(https://i.ibb.co/vkbcgmM/Mason-Visitor.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vkbcgmM)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on May 19, 2022, 03:41:52 PM

I hadn't seen but AH has Drop 2 up now as well.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-03.jpg)

i don't think i saw anyone mention it yet, but this flyer shape is smaller than the recently released real one at 8.75 it seems?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dan Gerous on May 19, 2022, 05:01:36 PM
Yes, that Gerwer is a smaller version of the Flyer shape used on the Real Mason Slick that measures true to size.
8.38 vs 8.75
31.3 vs 31.5
14.18 vs 14.25

There has been Grimple Stix boards using the 8.75 Flyer shape in the past though.


Good top views are always appreciated.


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Meanwhile, I just got the Mason Silva Kelch hommage deck in the 8.75 flyer shape.... pretty nice.

(https://i.ibb.co/vkbcgmM/Mason-Visitor.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vkbcgmM)
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Top views are more important than the bottom if you ask me, gives a better view of the shape, plus I care more about top ply colors than graphics! ;D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on May 19, 2022, 05:23:33 PM
Yes, that Gerwer is a smaller version of the Flyer shape used on the Real Mason Slick that measures true to size.
8.38 vs 8.75
31.3 vs 31.5
14.18 vs 14.25

There has been Grimple Stix boards using the 8.75 Flyer shape in the past though.

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Good top views are always appreciated.


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Meanwhile, I just got the Mason Silva Kelch hommage deck in the 8.75 flyer shape.... pretty nice.

(https://i.ibb.co/vkbcgmM/Mason-Visitor.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vkbcgmM)
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Top views are more important than the bottom if you ask me.

you're a dangerous man, dan gerous. was considering a heroin mini egg, but honestly the grimple flyer seems way more up my alley
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on May 20, 2022, 03:23:03 PM

I see the new Real catalog is up, which also brings back a few board shapes that people had been asking about.


https://www.realskateboards.com/


The 8.28 x 31.7 with 14.12 wb is the main one I was thinking about, but there are others there too.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d2-catalog-02.png)

oh man i'm not hyped on this graphic but the shape is so good. surprised Harry Lintell doesn't have a board in this shape dropping considering it's the shape he skates.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 20, 2022, 09:39:47 PM
DLX often does heat transfers for their riders onto their preferred shapes. That's how Ishod is always skating tons of standard shape graphics but on a twin tail.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 21, 2022, 05:24:33 AM
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I see the new Real catalog is up, which also brings back a few board shapes that people had been asking about.


https://www.realskateboards.com/


The 8.28 x 31.7 with 14.12 wb is the main one I was thinking about, but there are others there too.

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oh man i'm not hyped on this graphic but the shape is so good. surprised Harry Lintell doesn't have a board in this shape dropping considering it's the shape he skates.

DLX often does heat transfers for their riders onto their preferred shapes. That's how Ishod is always skating tons of standard shape graphics but on a twin tail.


I feel like the team is so big that they don't do boards for every rider every drop, or every shape every drop - this catalog it is nine of twelve dudes on the pro team, one special board for Jaime Reyes and a TG board.

Harry might exclusively ride the 8.28 shape (as does Mason doesn't he?), but they like to mix it up with the catalogs as it means that someone like me who rides 8.38 or 8.5 can also have a Harry board occasionally, not just release the same size and shape that the pro actually rides with his own graphic every single time.

This catalog Harry has a Full SE 8.25 and Mason has the 8.28 and the 8.75 flyer, but next catalog he might have an 8.38 or something else.


I guess compared to some companies that just have a generic 8, 8.25, 8.38, 8.5 or so, with each graphic on every size, this is a bit better way to distribute the pro boards, different shapes and different graphics.


* I can definitely get that some boards and shapes and graphics can be more appealing to some people than others as well, so although this round might not be the one, the previous round might have been good and the next round might be more interesting too.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Murge on May 26, 2022, 09:28:04 AM
Does anyone know if the AH misregister specs correct to what the sticker says? I’m wanting to pull the trigger but afraid dims be off. Or us that just real that has the weird off specs issue
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on May 26, 2022, 11:59:04 AM
Does anyone know if the AH misregister specs correct to what the sticker says? I’m wanting to pull the trigger but afraid dims be off. Or us that just real that has the weird off specs issue

The 8.5 I checked out was actually an 8.5.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on May 26, 2022, 12:41:36 PM
I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on May 26, 2022, 02:52:06 PM
I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
THERE has used the 8.25 FULL a couple times since they've been brought into DLX.  Other than that, at least for the time being, they're specific to Real.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on May 26, 2022, 05:07:26 PM
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I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
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THERE has used the 8.25 FULL a couple times since they've been brought into DLX.  Other than that, at least for the time being, they're specific to Real.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I think I might grab my first Real deck during these sales.

EDIT: Actually I think I'll hold off... their current 8.5 Full/Full SE decks look so lame.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 26, 2022, 06:00:55 PM
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I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
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THERE has used the 8.25 FULL a couple times since they've been brought into DLX.  Other than that, at least for the time being, they're specific to Real.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I think I might grab my first Real deck during these sales.

EDIT: Actually I think I'll hold off... their current 8.5 Full/Full SE decks look so lame.


Graphic issues aside, some shops would have stock from a previous drop or even earlier, so don't just go by what is in the current catalogs.  Check to see what is in the shops that might be on sale.

I know some of the best shapes don't have graphics that I agree with either, but when I think I could get the right size, shape and wood, the pretty picture on it comes second every time.

That is just me though.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on May 27, 2022, 10:11:33 AM
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I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
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THERE has used the 8.25 FULL a couple times since they've been brought into DLX.  Other than that, at least for the time being, they're specific to Real.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I think I might grab my first Real deck during these sales.

EDIT: Actually I think I'll hold off... their current 8.5 Full/Full SE decks look so lame.
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Graphic issues aside, some shops would have stock from a previous drop or even earlier, so don't just go by what is in the current catalogs.  Check to see what is in the shops that might be on sale.

I know some of the best shapes don't have graphics that I agree with either, but when I think I could get the right size, shape and wood, the pretty picture on it comes second every time.

That is just me though.

Thanks I always appreciate your insight.

I'm bummed Anti Hero doesn't make that shape because they usually have a bit better graphics.

Hell I would take just the Real logo in the full shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on May 27, 2022, 12:49:02 PM
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I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
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THERE has used the 8.25 FULL a couple times since they've been brought into DLX.  Other than that, at least for the time being, they're specific to Real.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I think I might grab my first Real deck during these sales.

EDIT: Actually I think I'll hold off... their current 8.5 Full/Full SE decks look so lame.
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Graphic issues aside, some shops would have stock from a previous drop or even earlier, so don't just go by what is in the current catalogs.  Check to see what is in the shops that might be on sale.

I know some of the best shapes don't have graphics that I agree with either, but when I think I could get the right size, shape and wood, the pretty picture on it comes second every time.

That is just me though.
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Thanks I always appreciate your insight.

I'm bummed Anti Hero doesn't make that shape because they usually have a bit better graphics.

Hell I would take just the Real logo in the full shape.

Antihero has had a whole bunch of decks on the full shapes. Not sure about full SE as I don’t like short wheelbases. I still have two Antihero fulls in my stack. I feel overall DLX has made way less fulls lately and they’ve almost all been full SE.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 28, 2022, 06:06:16 AM
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I know Real does those "Full" shapes. Do any other DLX brands do "Full" shapes?
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THERE has used the 8.25 FULL a couple times since they've been brought into DLX.  Other than that, at least for the time being, they're specific to Real.
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I think I might grab my first Real deck during these sales.

EDIT: Actually I think I'll hold off... their current 8.5 Full/Full SE decks look so lame.
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Graphic issues aside, some shops would have stock from a previous drop or even earlier, so don't just go by what is in the current catalogs.  Check to see what is in the shops that might be on sale.

I know some of the best shapes don't have graphics that I agree with either, but when I think I could get the right size, shape and wood, the pretty picture on it comes second every time.

That is just me though.
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Thanks I always appreciate your insight.

I'm bummed Anti Hero doesn't make that shape because they usually have a bit better graphics.

Hell I would take just the Real logo in the full shape.
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Antihero has had a whole bunch of decks on the full shapes. Not sure about full SE as I don’t like short wheelbases. I still have two Antihero fulls in my stack. I feel overall DLX has made way less fulls lately and they’ve almost all been full SE.


I have more than a few Full shaped boards from all three DLX brands from back before the pandemic and all those issues, pretty much all in 8.25, 8.38 and 8.5 sizes.  Funny cause I get them out and compare from time to time, but I still haven't gone through the Full boards I have currently set up so they can stay there until needed.  Also there doesn't seem to be any more of any of those coming either.  It might seem silly, but that is also why I am not in a hurry to set up any of these others, as I am riding shapes I know are still current so I can keep getting more and not have to change anything between each of the same boards.

The last one might have been an AH 8.25 Full Taylor or even a Grosso 8.75 Full which is a beast, but a good board all the same.

As for the Full SE shapes, I don't recall seeing any apart from the Real boards, so there might have been a decision to only have those as Real and not AH or Krooked, as they have their own shapes and variations for riders or team boards.


With the trend of shorter boards with shorter wheelbases, the Full SE (Short Edition) and others with even shorter wb look like the only ones besides the standard shapes and lines coming out in the future, which I think I have said already, but who knows what might happen down the track.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on May 30, 2022, 07:14:44 AM
Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on May 30, 2022, 08:28:45 AM
Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
I have rode that shape a few times on independent standards and it is one of my favorites. You should try it on the Ace first and if it doesn't feel good try it on the Indy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Wizard0f0dds on May 30, 2022, 09:47:56 AM
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Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
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I have rode that shape a few times on independent standards and it is one of my favorites. You should try it on the Ace first and if it doesn't feel good try it on the Indy.

Was gonna say the same thing, had a Anti Hero with those same dims and it was really good on Indys. I'm guessing it will be as good if not better on Aces.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on May 30, 2022, 10:17:29 AM
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Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
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I have rode that shape a few times on independent standards and it is one of my favorites. You should try it on the Ace first and if it doesn't feel good try it on the Indy.
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Was gonna say the same thing, had a Anti Hero with those same dims and it was really good on Indys. I'm guessing it will be as good if not better on Aces.
I second the idea to use Indys. I've had this shape a few times and I've run Indy Standard, Indy Standard Hollow, and Indy Forged Hollow - all with positive experiences on each!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 30, 2022, 01:32:18 PM
Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....

I've skated 3 of these shapes in a row on Indy Cast Hollow and liked it. 54mm Classic Fulls. There should be some pics of mine in the setup thread. The Baker I have is a slightly less full version or it's all in my head.

I mean, no one on Krooked skates Ace's. I'm not even sure who skates it at all since it's pretty big, but most of the team skates Thunders with 3 dudes on Venture and Ronnie on Ace. Dunno what Sebo rides. So, it'll probably be cool with whatever
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on May 31, 2022, 01:02:09 AM
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Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
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I've skated 3 of these shapes in a row on Indy Cast Hollow and liked it. 54mm Classic Fulls. There should be some pics of mine in the setup thread. The Baker I have is a slightly less full version or it's all in my head.

I mean, no one on Krooked skates Ace's. I'm not even sure who skates it at all since it's pretty big, but most of the team skates Thunders with 3 dudes on Venture and Ronnie on Ace. Dunno what Sebo rides. So, it'll probably be cool with whatever

Haha thanks for the insight guys. Probs gonna give the ace a go but otherwise its the Indy Ti with some risers if the ace works out to be to much effort.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on May 31, 2022, 01:53:21 AM
Doesn't Eddy Cernicky ride Ace? He's on Krooked and might even skate that 8.38 with Aces unless he's on Thunder via the Deluxe package like many skaters get.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on May 31, 2022, 02:47:54 AM
It’s the same shape for Real and Antihero also. Not sure if anyone in the teams ride it on Aces though. I’ve had several of these boards and I remember liking it on Indys when I still skated those but not getting along with it on Ace Classics for some reason. It’s been a few years though and I was recovering from a broken leg so it could have been many other things also. Got a few in my stack I’m gonna skate with Ace Classics or AF1s at some point but definitely not soon enough to give any useful input for this occasion.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 31, 2022, 03:34:01 AM
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Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
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I've skated 3 of these shapes in a row on Indy Cast Hollow and liked it. 54mm Classic Fulls. There should be some pics of mine in the setup thread. The Baker I have is a slightly less full version or it's all in my head.

I mean, no one on Krooked skates Ace's. I'm not even sure who skates it at all since it's pretty big, but most of the team skates Thunders with 3 dudes on Venture and Ronnie on Ace. Dunno what Sebo rides. So, it'll probably be cool with whatever
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Haha thanks for the insight guys. Probs gonna give the ace a go but otherwise its the Indy Ti with some risers if the ace works out to be to much effort.


It is my regular DLX go to for shape, so I have had a lot of them.

I usually ride Indy 149 trucks, but I also have tried Venture 5.8, Thunder 149 and Ace 44 classics on them too with no issues, currently a set of AF1 55s on one board and it skates well (no risers on Indy standards but 1 to 2 mm risers on the other lower trucks).

Overall it just works well for me, but I am a bit taller than average and I like the dimensions along with how everything sits, medium sized wheels (usually something similar to conical full 54 or 54 to 56 classics), comfortable with that flush wheel to truck to deck ratio.

Other people I know ride them on Indy 144s or Venture 5.6s and they like that for the street / rail / tech setup too.


Besides DLX, that same shape is used by quite a number of other companies that use BBS wood, so if you like it, there are a good number of options including Baker and others.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on May 31, 2022, 04:42:09 AM
Doesn't Eddy Cernicky ride Ace? He's on Krooked and might even skate that 8.38 with Aces unless he's on Thunder via the Deluxe package like many skaters get.
He's on venture my guy.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on May 31, 2022, 05:59:39 AM
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Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....
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I've skated 3 of these shapes in a row on Indy Cast Hollow and liked it. 54mm Classic Fulls. There should be some pics of mine in the setup thread. The Baker I have is a slightly less full version or it's all in my head.

I mean, no one on Krooked skates Ace's. I'm not even sure who skates it at all since it's pretty big, but most of the team skates Thunders with 3 dudes on Venture and Ronnie on Ace. Dunno what Sebo rides. So, it'll probably be cool with whatever
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Haha thanks for the insight guys. Probs gonna give the ace a go but otherwise its the Indy Ti with some risers if the ace works out to be to much effort.
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It is my regular DLX go to for shape, so I have had a lot of them.

I usually ride Indy 149 trucks, but I also have tried Venture 5.8, Thunder 149 and Ace 44 classics on them too with no issues, currently a set of AF1 55s on one board and it skates well (no risers on Indy standards but 1 to 2 mm risers on the other lower trucks).

Overall it just works well for me, but I am a bit taller than average and I like the dimensions along with how everything sits, medium sized wheels (usually something similar to conical full 54 or 54 to 56 classics), comfortable with that flush wheel to truck to deck ratio.

Other people I know ride them on Indy 144s or Venture 5.6s and they like that for the street / rail / tech setup too.


Besides DLX, that same shape is used by quite a number of other companies that use BBS wood, so if you like it, there are a good number of options including Baker and others.

Yeah shape looks perfect. Haven't set her up yet. My current still has 1-2 sessions in her.

So you have risers on your current AF1 55s?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 31, 2022, 06:16:18 AM

Yeah shape looks perfect. Haven't set her up yet. My current still has 1-2 sessions in her.

So you have risers on your current AF1 55s?


Super thin rubber about 1 mm is all and it works well on the AF1 55s.

My truck experience has been based on what I can get away with, more so than what I think I might need to lift, so coming from Indy standard trucks, no risers (just a sticker on the deck under the baseplate) to trying the same with the other brands, then finding Thunder needed a couple of mm in extra height, Venture was almost there but 1 mm was good, then Ace being about the same 1 mm as well.  I could have just gone for the 1/8" riser of whatever brand, but I felt that lifted things a little too much for what I wanted, so went the DIY approach instead.

I tend to cut up rubber material or use these thin reasonably hard rubber risers I bought a ton of back when I could get them, as I used them under Indy Stage 9 trucks and others, back in the day.  Overall any trucks end up being just under Indy Stage 11 standard height (55 mm) which works perfectly for me, on any board with up to 58 mm wheels, then the least possible after that.

More so now, some people cut up bike tubes, or get some rubber sheet offcuts and cut them up easily enough, as there are not really the super thin risers on the market any more, or if they are around, they are rather hard to get.  I don't think much of the ultra thin foam type ones as they flatten out to nothing anyway.

I would say try whatever you have first, even go no risers and see, then if needed cut up a bit of cardboard and use that just to see how much height you need, or if you have risers, try them, otherwise a bike tube is very easy to cut up and punch or cut deck bolt holes or slits in to use under the trucks and that is all you might need.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 31, 2022, 06:47:53 AM
Doesn't Eddy Cernicky ride Ace? He's on Krooked and might even skate that 8.38 with Aces unless he's on Thunder via the Deluxe package like many skaters get.

Eddie rides for Venture and I think has a short Venture part.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on May 31, 2022, 08:19:01 AM
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Yeah shape looks perfect. Haven't set her up yet. My current still has 1-2 sessions in her.

So you have risers on your current AF1 55s?
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Super thin rubber about 1 mm is all and it works well on the AF1 55s.

My truck experience has been based on what I can get away with, more so than what I think I might need to lift, so coming from Indy standard trucks, no risers (just a sticker on the deck under the baseplate) to trying the same with the other brands, then finding Thunder needed a couple of mm in extra height, Venture was almost there but 1 mm was good, then Ace being about the same 1 mm as well.  I could have just gone for the 1/8" riser of whatever brand, but I felt that lifted things a little too much for what I wanted, so went the DIY approach instead.

I tend to cut up rubber material or use these thin reasonably hard rubber risers I bought a ton of back when I could get them, as I used them under Indy Stage 9 trucks and others, back in the day.  Overall any trucks end up being just under Indy Stage 11 standard height (55 mm) which works perfectly for me, on any board with up to 58 mm wheels, then the least possible after that.

More so now, some people cut up bike tubes, or get some rubber sheet offcuts and cut them up easily enough, as there are not really the super thin risers on the market any more, or if they are around, they are rather hard to get.  I don't think much of the ultra thin foam type ones as they flatten out to nothing anyway.

I would say try whatever you have first, even go no risers and see, then if needed cut up a bit of cardboard and use that just to see how much height you need, or if you have risers, try them, otherwise a bike tube is very easy to cut up and punch or cut deck bolt holes or slits in to use under the trucks and that is all you might need.

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah will defs go vanilla Ace for now and start tweaking from there. Will give you guys a shout on which set i end up with and share my experience.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on May 31, 2022, 04:05:53 PM
Thanks for the correction on Eddy! Could have sworn he was  on Ace... must be thinking of someone else I thought was getting Krooked and Ace (not Ronnie) ???
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on May 31, 2022, 04:23:45 PM
Ended up grabbing a 8.5 Full SE with a lame graphic... It's not the worst thing ever, but not my style... Going to just blast the deck with stickers I think... Hopefully I like the shape

There's things I like about this Quasi but it's not the deck for me. High hopes for this one!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 31, 2022, 04:29:11 PM
Ended up grabbing a 8.5 Full SE with a lame graphic... It's not the worst thing ever, but not my style... Going to just blast the deck with stickers I think... Hopefully I like the shape

There's things I like about this Quasi but it's not the deck for me. High hopes for this one!


Before you grip it, note the stamped number on top - I steepest to IV least concave - as that can also be an important thing for future DLX boards.

I like mellow IV options more so than I or II but I know others are all about that concave and prefer I stamped boards when they can get them.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on May 31, 2022, 04:39:41 PM
Yeah good call. I'm also afraid because I don't want to get madness about that. I'm going to make sure I take note out of curiosity but not dwell on it too much.

Edit: ...or I could extra dwell on it and make a window in my grip tape specifically for the Roman numeral and force an unhealthy OCD fixation onto myself. Maybe draw that Roman numeral all over the grip tape... Just really fuck with my head a bit.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: VarialDisease on June 06, 2022, 09:25:14 AM
These rule. Wish they were produced regularly.

(https://i.ibb.co/hmRTXpZ/IMG-7166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hmRTXpZ)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on June 06, 2022, 10:25:12 AM
Ended up grabbing a 8.5 Full SE with a lame graphic... It's not the worst thing ever, but not my style... Going to just blast the deck with stickers I think... Hopefully I like the shape

There's things I like about this Quasi but it's not the deck for me. High hopes for this one!

I almost did this 2 weeks ago, ended up going with a polar instead. I want to try a Full SE but the graphics are always fucking miserable...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on June 06, 2022, 12:04:41 PM
These rule. Wish they were produced regularly.

(https://i.ibb.co/hmRTXpZ/IMG-7166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hmRTXpZ)

This shape looks so rad. Is it out again now?
Drehobl is the man.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nevrwasben on June 06, 2022, 12:54:53 PM
These rule. Wish they were produced regularly.

(https://i.ibb.co/hmRTXpZ/IMG-7166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hmRTXpZ)
What are the details on the middle/left??
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on June 06, 2022, 01:04:34 PM
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These rule. Wish they were produced regularly.

(https://i.ibb.co/hmRTXpZ/IMG-7166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hmRTXpZ)
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What are the details on the middle/left??
all three boards are the same shape
listed at 9.25/31.8/14.25 or 14.75wb
nose either 6.75 or 7.125 and tail is 6.375
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nevrwasben on June 06, 2022, 08:26:51 PM
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These rule. Wish they were produced regularly.

(https://i.ibb.co/hmRTXpZ/IMG-7166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hmRTXpZ)
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all three boards are the same shape
listed at 9.25/31.8/14.25 or 14.75wb
nose either 6.75 or 7.125 and tail is 6.375
Oh snap, ok; thanks for the reply!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 06, 2022, 08:55:01 PM
Need some advice on a Krooked 8.38x32.25x14.5

Went to the shop to get the 8.44 hockey but this shape had me, Hockey just looked way to steep/short compared to the Krooked, plus Krooked vs Hockey...

Not keen to jump around and get the feel for what will work best.

Any of you skated this shape before/have any experience? Ace AF1, indy Ti or thunders teams? I've been on the thunder kick with a quasi but somehow feel this shape will work best with the aces....

Yup! I had that Hockey and hated it, gave it to a buddy and he killed the shit outta it. I like that 8.38 as it doesn't feel big, but is nice and long and stable. Great pop! Indy Standard Hollows. Personally I'd try it on Indys and Thunders, Ventures would be stupid long and I dunno, AF1 aren't that different than Indy so those work too but I've seen a fuck ton of people with crumbling AF1 bushings recently
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 06, 2022, 08:56:33 PM
Ended up grabbing a 8.5 Full SE with a lame graphic... It's not the worst thing ever, but not my style... Going to just blast the deck with stickers I think... Hopefully I like the shape

There's things I like about this Quasi but it's not the deck for me. High hopes for this one!

I've been interested in this shape but haven't tried it for this reason. I don't want to be tied to a shape that I will never really truly enjoy looking down at. The Polar shapes are similar enough I'd grab one of those if I wanted 14.38 and a bigger nose
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 07, 2022, 07:13:38 AM
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(https://i.ibb.co/hmRTXpZ/IMG-7166.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hmRTXpZ)
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This shape looks so rad. Is it out again now?
Drehobl is the man.


I had to check if it was in the latest catalog, but yes it is the current board that is out, first in a couple of years I think, the last one being the drop or two before the pandemic hit and turned everything to generic shapes and sizes to get everyone through.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2022/


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring22/kr-sp22-d2-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: djoekr on June 07, 2022, 07:17:19 AM
Man I wish Grimplestix would make more decks around 8.75-9". Since the new video I've been fiending to get a Grimple deck but I prefer to ride wider decks. I've been wanting one so bad I've even thought about sizing down to 149s just to ride one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on June 10, 2022, 01:20:18 PM
Man I wish Grimplestix would make more decks around 8.75-9". Since the new video I've been fiending to get a Grimple deck but I prefer to ride wider decks. I've been wanting one so bad I've even thought about sizing down to 149s just to ride one.

You're in luck, newest drop has a grimple deck in 8.85 the new Jimmy Wilkins shape. Not sure how you feel about 15 wb but this shape seems killer for skating bigger transition. Might give it a try myself as I'm getting back into skating bigger bowls more.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/hewitt-grimple-on-vacation-885-skateboard-deck/blue
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on June 10, 2022, 04:10:08 PM
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Man I wish Grimplestix would make more decks around 8.75-9". Since the new video I've been fiending to get a Grimple deck but I prefer to ride wider decks. I've been wanting one so bad I've even thought about sizing down to 149s just to ride one.
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You're in luck, newest drop has a grimple deck in 8.85 the new Jimmy Wilkins shape. Not sure how you feel about 15 wb but this shape seems killer for skating bigger transition. Might give it a try myself as I'm getting back into skating bigger bowls more.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/hewitt-grimple-on-vacation-885-skateboard-deck/blue

Not the same shape, but close.  The one on Tactics is an old DLX 8.85 x 33 - 15 while the new Jimmy shape is 8.86 x 32.61 - 15
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: djoekr on June 11, 2022, 12:06:31 PM
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Man I wish Grimplestix would make more decks around 8.75-9". Since the new video I've been fiending to get a Grimple deck but I prefer to ride wider decks. I've been wanting one so bad I've even thought about sizing down to 149s just to ride one.
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You're in luck, newest drop has a grimple deck in 8.85 the new Jimmy Wilkins shape. Not sure how you feel about 15 wb but this shape seems killer for skating bigger transition. Might give it a try myself as I'm getting back into skating bigger bowls more.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/hewitt-grimple-on-vacation-885-skateboard-deck/blue

As someone from a city with no park I rarely skate transition. The 14.75 wheelbase on my Huffer is about as big I'd go for a street deck. Thanks for the tip but unfortunately I'm gonna have to wait until something else drops.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 12, 2022, 01:38:36 AM
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Man I wish Grimplestix would make more decks around 8.75-9". Since the new video I've been fiending to get a Grimple deck but I prefer to ride wider decks. I've been wanting one so bad I've even thought about sizing down to 149s just to ride one.
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You're in luck, newest drop has a grimple deck in 8.85 the new Jimmy Wilkins shape. Not sure how you feel about 15 wb but this shape seems killer for skating bigger transition. Might give it a try myself as I'm getting back into skating bigger bowls more.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/hewitt-grimple-on-vacation-885-skateboard-deck/blue
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As someone from a city with no park I rarely skate transition. The 14.75 wheelbase on my Huffer is about as big I'd go for a street deck. Thanks for the tip but unfortunately I'm gonna have to wait until something else drops.


Those new Misregistered eagle and Curb crusher boards in 8.75 with 14.25 wb might be a win, for a wider board with shorter wheelbase, unless you are more used to the normal 8.75 boards with about a 14.6 wb.

I know it is not the same as a Grimple deck, but at least there should be a lot of those around right now.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: djoekr on June 12, 2022, 03:03:41 AM
Are the Curb Crusher decks 14.25? A local webstore has it listed as 14.6 and another one at 14.5. I wish I never visited Slap and never learned about wheelbases. I miss the times when all I had to do was pick a graphic I like and match the trucks axle width.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 12, 2022, 03:41:56 AM
Are the Curb Crusher decks 14.25? A local webstore has it listed as 14.6 and another one at 14.5. I wish I never visited Slap and never learned about wheelbases. I miss the times when all I had to do was pick a graphic I like and match the trucks axle width.


The DLX catalogs do sometimes have mistakes, but this is the most recent one with them in it:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


The specific pic, current series "Curb Crushers" white one is 8.75 wide:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-05.jpg


The older series, same shapes "Mis-Registered" eagles:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring1-catalog-06.jpg


Setup thread link for one of the Mis-Registered eagles in 8.75 too:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=10804.msg3811269#msg3811269



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: greenreese on June 18, 2022, 05:10:32 AM
Anybody care to measure up an 8.62 Eagle?  I have an 8.75 here and it tapers from 8 13/16th's up front to 8 5/8th's in the back with a 6 13/16th's tail and a 7 3/8th's nose.  32 5/8th's across and 33" tape down.  I'm looking to compare the two. 

Curious if anybody has a strong preference of one over the other.

I've been riding mostly Blue Eagles and a couple Grey Eagles and then then tried the Orange one.  I like the Blue one but it's feeling short, and I don't love the shape of the Grey one.  I Orange one is just fucking enormous.  I'm 6'4" so something a bit bigger seems to make sense.  I initially tried the White one with Indy 159 cast hollows and didn't like it, but on a whim I recently set it up with Indy 149Ti's and I'm super digging it.  Wondering if the bigger wheelbase is helping and maybe the 8.62 would fit these trucks even better and be even lighter, while simultaneously having an even longer wb.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on June 20, 2022, 01:52:21 AM
Anybody care to measure up an 8.62 Eagle?  I have an 8.75 here and it tapers from 8 13/16th's up front to 8 5/8th's in the back with a 6 13/16th's tail and a 7 3/8th's nose.  32 5/8th's across and 33" tape down.  I'm looking to compare the two. 

Curious if anybody has a strong preference of one over the other.

I've been riding mostly Blue Eagles and a couple Grey Eagles and then then tried the Orange one.  I like the Blue one but it's feeling short, and I don't love the shape of the Grey one.  I Orange one is just fucking enormous.  I'm 6'4" so something a bit bigger seems to make sense.  I initially tried the White one with Indy 159 cast hollows and didn't like it, but on a whim I recently set it up with Indy 149Ti's and I'm super digging it.  Wondering if the bigger wheelbase is helping and maybe the 8.62 would fit these trucks even better and be even lighter, while simultaneously having an even longer wb.


This is exactly what you are after, from earlier:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3756802#msg3756802



On paper (and the DLX web sites) these are the dimensions:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


They are the standard DLX 8.75 shape, which is the 14.62 wb, so 8.75 x 32.75 length.

The other standard DLX 8.62 shape has the longer 14.75 wb, so 8.62 x 32.56 in length.


From having a few of each, one thing to note, the 8.75 is definitely NOT that long (just over 32.5) and although wider at the shoulder where it is 8.75, it tapers down to slightly under 8.6 at the tail, but the 8.62 deck is straight right the way through and longer overall by a touch so more like 32.7, so I can understand how some measurements can be seen to be incorrect or different.

The 8.62 definitely feels like a bigger board overall to me, with the longer wheelbase and length in that shape, which is a curious thing, with the 8.75 feeling a bit more stubby and blunt in the kicks, especially looking at the nose, but just feels smaller overall and easier to throw around.

If you want bigger, then the 8.62 is going to do it for you, but if you want a bit more normal then the 8.75 will be easier all round.

I put the same everything on both and they still work fine, eg 159s with 56 classic full wheels, no overhang.



Adding to that: 

You could easily ride the 8.62 over the 8.75 for your preferences with your 149s too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 20, 2022, 02:07:05 AM

I saw an email from Tactics with the new There boards.

Some dimensions look like they are different from the usual DLX shapes, but it could just be the shop measuring things, eg the Marbie 8.5 x 32 with 14.375 wb.

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck


One other thing I did notice was there is an 8.25 FULL shape, not Full SE, so the original one in there.  That is the board that is 8.25 x 32.2 with 14.5 wb and really good big blunt kicks, of which I had a few back when they came out.

https://www.tactics.com/there/kien-friends-825-full-shape-skateboard-deck



I also see the new Real catalog is up with the Jimmy Wilkins boards, which is good - another new shape there, but I am curious about the length of kicks.

https://www.realskateboards.com/summer-2022

Wilkins shape  8.86 x 32.61 with 15 wb


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-sum-22-ff-cat-01.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: greenreese on June 20, 2022, 06:53:12 AM
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Anybody care to measure up an 8.62 Eagle?  I have an 8.75 here and it tapers from 8 13/16th's up front to 8 5/8th's in the back with a 6 13/16th's tail and a 7 3/8th's nose.  32 5/8th's across and 33" tape down.  I'm looking to compare the two. 

Curious if anybody has a strong preference of one over the other.

I've been riding mostly Blue Eagles and a couple Grey Eagles and then then tried the Orange one.  I like the Blue one but it's feeling short, and I don't love the shape of the Grey one.  I Orange one is just fucking enormous.  I'm 6'4" so something a bit bigger seems to make sense.  I initially tried the White one with Indy 159 cast hollows and didn't like it, but on a whim I recently set it up with Indy 149Ti's and I'm super digging it.  Wondering if the bigger wheelbase is helping and maybe the 8.62 would fit these trucks even better and be even lighter, while simultaneously having an even longer wb.
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This is exactly what you are after, from earlier:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3756802#msg3756802



On paper (and the DLX web sites) these are the dimensions:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


They are the standard DLX 8.75 shape, which is the 14.62 wb, so 8.75 x 32.75 length.

The other standard DLX 8.62 shape has the longer 14.75 wb, so 8.62 x 32.56 in length.


From having a few of each, one thing to note, the 8.75 is definitely NOT that long (just over 32.5) and although wider at the shoulder where it is 8.75, it tapers down to slightly under 8.6 at the tail, but the 8.62 deck is straight right the way through and longer overall by a touch so more like 32.7, so I can understand how some measurements can be seen to be incorrect or different.

The 8.62 definitely feels like a bigger board overall to me, with the longer wheelbase and length in that shape, which is a curious thing, with the 8.75 feeling a bit more stubby and blunt in the kicks, especially looking at the nose, but just feels smaller overall and easier to throw around.

If you want bigger, then the 8.62 is going to do it for you, but if you want a bit more normal then the 8.75 will be easier all round.

I put the same everything on both and they still work fine, eg 159s with 56 classic full wheels, no overhang.



Adding to that: 

You could easily ride the 8.62 over the 8.75 for your preferences with your 149s too.

Thank you!  I think I'll stick with the 8.75.  I've grown fond of a slight taper.  I put some AF1 55's on it and it's the best setup I've ever tried. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on June 20, 2022, 08:24:45 AM
Does anyone know which DLX decks are pressed with the same mold? I remember someone saying that the 9.0” eagle and 8.62” eagle were pressed in the same mold but the 8.75” used a different one.

I might be overthinking here but I was just looking back on what are from fairly recent memory some of my favorite decks and the Real 8.38 Full (not SE) and then the shaped Antihero 9.25” BA deck stand out. They’re wildly different but for some reason these two I liked more than anything else I remember skating the past few years.

I was thinking it could be the mold being the same but I really have no idea if it’s even close.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 20, 2022, 06:55:42 PM

I knew it was in there somewhere.


Fun fact: if I recall correctly, the 8.62 is the smallest board from the bigger mold. Like a cut-down 9.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 20, 2022, 10:54:14 PM
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Anybody care to measure up an 8.62 Eagle?  I have an 8.75 here and it tapers from 8 13/16th's up front to 8 5/8th's in the back with a 6 13/16th's tail and a 7 3/8th's nose.  32 5/8th's across and 33" tape down.  I'm looking to compare the two. 

Curious if anybody has a strong preference of one over the other.

I've been riding mostly Blue Eagles and a couple Grey Eagles and then then tried the Orange one.  I like the Blue one but it's feeling short, and I don't love the shape of the Grey one.  I Orange one is just fucking enormous.  I'm 6'4" so something a bit bigger seems to make sense.  I initially tried the White one with Indy 159 cast hollows and didn't like it, but on a whim I recently set it up with Indy 149Ti's and I'm super digging it.  Wondering if the bigger wheelbase is helping and maybe the 8.62 would fit these trucks even better and be even lighter, while simultaneously having an even longer wb.
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This is exactly what you are after, from earlier:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3756802#msg3756802



On paper (and the DLX web sites) these are the dimensions:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


They are the standard DLX 8.75 shape, which is the 14.62 wb, so 8.75 x 32.75 length.

The other standard DLX 8.62 shape has the longer 14.75 wb, so 8.62 x 32.56 in length.


From having a few of each, one thing to note, the 8.75 is definitely NOT that long (just over 32.5) and although wider at the shoulder where it is 8.75, it tapers down to slightly under 8.6 at the tail, but the 8.62 deck is straight right the way through and longer overall by a touch so more like 32.7, so I can understand how some measurements can be seen to be incorrect or different.

The 8.62 definitely feels like a bigger board overall to me, with the longer wheelbase and length in that shape, which is a curious thing, with the 8.75 feeling a bit more stubby and blunt in the kicks, especially looking at the nose, but just feels smaller overall and easier to throw around.

If you want bigger, then the 8.62 is going to do it for you, but if you want a bit more normal then the 8.75 will be easier all round.

I put the same everything on both and they still work fine, eg 159s with 56 classic full wheels, no overhang.



Adding to that: 

You could easily ride the 8.62 over the 8.75 for your preferences with your 149s too.

^ Agree with every word of that. The 8.75" is a fun deck, and despite being "bigger," it's more nimble than the 8.62".
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on June 22, 2022, 01:35:14 PM
AntiHero Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Been really digging that 8.5" with the shorter 14" wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on June 22, 2022, 01:40:36 PM
AntiHero Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Been really digging that 8.5" with the shorter 14" wheelbase

I need to try that. shorter 8.5 still. I also for some reason really want a mini beach bum. Anyone got a link for one? my locals dont seem to have it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on June 22, 2022, 03:27:21 PM
AntiHero Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

Been really digging that 8.5" with the shorter 14" wheelbase

I just don't remember the last time i saw an AH graphic I was rreally stoked on. the Todd Francis style just doesn't really work for me. Still love the eagle but ready for some new series...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 22, 2022, 09:29:33 PM

I know some people have that Mini Beach Bum shape, but it just seems a tad smaller than anything I could skate in any form.  Guessing it would be fun anyway, which is the whole idea of something like that.

Also see that new BA variation on the 9 x 33 with 15 wb is out as a Grimple Hewitt board 8.85 width.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer22/ah-2022-summer-catalog-03.jpg)


The back story here:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CdS92pfrlHW/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 22, 2022, 10:04:57 PM
I'm as tall as him and still afraid of 149 width trucks and 8.5. I also have size 10 feet.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on June 23, 2022, 12:48:23 PM
I realized I like 8.5s with 14.5 wb. Longer actually feels better for how I do tricks. The logical next step is to take this preference to the extreme and order an 8.5 Real with 14.75. It doesn't seem like this shape is a regular in the dlx line up? Now I'm also afraid I'll love it.
https://skateparkoftampa.com/shred/p.aspx?ID=90319
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 23, 2022, 05:11:08 PM
I'm as tall as him and still afraid of 149 width trucks and 8.5. I also have size 10 feet.


I think he is a 12 or even 13 in shoe size.




I realized I like 8.5s with 14.5 wb. Longer actually feels better for how I do tricks. The logical next step is to take this preference to the extreme and order an 8.5 Real with 14.75. It doesn't seem like this shape is a regular in the dlx line up? Now I'm also afraid I'll love it.
https://skateparkoftampa.com/shred/p.aspx?ID=90319


They used to be around a bit more regularly and I had a stack of them from 2018-2019, but the volcano graphic is the first one since 2020 I have seen.

There seems to be more older shapes coming back each catalog so I would guess this one should still come out a bit more regularly again.  Consider they release new shapes "cause we listened" and re release shapes "back by popular demand" so there must be some interest in it.

The 14.75 wb sure is a big one, with the 8.62 shape always holding that down for a little more width too, but the 8.5 version seemed to be a bit more manageable all round.  I have friends who rode the 8.5 long and 8.62 more for vert or big bowls, but there is nothing to say anyone can't skate it anywhere.

If you do get one I would be curious to hear what you think of it.


That is why I am mostly on the DLX 8.38 with the 14.5 wb or on other BBS 8.5 boards which are pretty much the perfect 8.5 x roughly 32.5 with 14.5 wb.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on June 23, 2022, 06:03:08 PM
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I'm as tall as him and still afraid of 149 width trucks and 8.5. I also have size 10 feet.
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I think he is a 12 or even 13 in shoe size.




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I realized I like 8.5s with 14.5 wb. Longer actually feels better for how I do tricks. The logical next step is to take this preference to the extreme and order an 8.5 Real with 14.75. It doesn't seem like this shape is a regular in the dlx line up? Now I'm also afraid I'll love it.
https://skateparkoftampa.com/shred/p.aspx?ID=90319
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They used to be around a bit more regularly and I had a stack of them from 2018-2019, but the volcano graphic is the first one since 2020 I have seen.

There seems to be more older shapes coming back each catalog so I would guess this one should still come out a bit more regularly again.  Consider they release new shapes "cause we listened" and re release shapes "back by popular demand" so there must be some interest in it.

The 14.75 wb sure is a big one, with the 8.62 shape always holding that down for a little more width too, but the 8.5 version seemed to be a bit more manageable all round.  I have friends who rode the 8.5 long and 8.62 more for vert or big bowls, but there is nothing to say anyone can't skate it anywhere.

If you do get one I would be curious to hear what you think of it.


That is why I am mostly on the DLX 8.38 with the 14.5 wb or on other BBS 8.5 boards which are pretty much the perfect 8.5 x roughly 32.5 with 14.5 wb.

I think in his nine club he said he wore 13s forever but actually feels better in 14s?? Not sure if I have that right
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 24, 2022, 03:24:54 AM
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I'm as tall as him and still afraid of 149 width trucks and 8.5. I also have size 10 feet.
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I think he is a 12 or even 13 in shoe size.

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I think in his nine club he said he wore 13s forever but actually feels better in 14s?? Not sure if I have that right


That definitely makes sense.  He looked so much larger in real life when he came with the Girl squad to do a demo at a local park way back whenever that was, head and shoulders above most others around in the same group.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on June 24, 2022, 03:37:57 AM
I realized I like 8.5s with 14.5 wb. Longer actually feels better for how I do tricks. The logical next step is to take this preference to the extreme and order an 8.5 Real with 14.75. It doesn't seem like this shape is a regular in the dlx line up? Now I'm also afraid I'll love it.
https://skateparkoftampa.com/shred/p.aspx?ID=90319

I used to skate this shape almost exclusively. I loved the Evan smith Grimple stix boards that were on this shape always. It’s a super stable shape and I felt like I could Ollie really well on it surprisingly. I’ve ridden it with Indy’s and aces and on ace classics I felt like I could manual forever. Super good manual point in that combo.


BA is a 14 which is wild to me. He somehow is still flipping his board like nothing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on June 28, 2022, 08:53:09 PM
as long as the 8.28 x 31.7 x 14.12 isn't going anywhere soon I'll be happy.
Just started skating it recently and think I've finally found my go to
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on June 28, 2022, 11:19:57 PM
So are the beach bum and bummer different boards? I remember bum shape being smaller than bummer, am I right? Would actually ride that bummer shape, it looks pretty close to Dane1.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on June 29, 2022, 12:01:54 AM
So are the beach bum and bummer different boards? I remember bum shape being smaller than bummer, am I right? Would actually ride that bummer shape, it looks pretty close to Dane1.
It’s half an inch wider and almost an inch longer. The WB might be different too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on June 29, 2022, 06:19:46 AM
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So are the beach bum and bummer different boards? I remember bum shape being smaller than bummer, am I right? Would actually ride that bummer shape, it looks pretty close to Dane1.
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It’s half an inch wider and almost an inch longer. The WB might be different too

Yup, seems like bum has 14.2wb and bummer 14.6.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on June 29, 2022, 04:04:45 PM
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So are the beach bum and bummer different boards? I remember bum shape being smaller than bummer, am I right? Would actually ride that bummer shape, it looks pretty close to Dane1.
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It’s half an inch wider and almost an inch longer. The WB might be different too
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Yup, seems like bum has 14.2wb and bummer 14.6.

Baby Bum - 8 x 25.5 - 13.26
Beach Bum - 9.55 x 30.4 - 14.2
Beach Bummer - 10 x 31.5 - 14.6
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 09, 2022, 07:22:01 PM

I saw the Jimmy Wilkins shape specifics in Tactics when looking for something else.

For a long wheelbase board, those dimensions should work well enough, even though I like a longer tail.


https://www.tactics.com/real/jimmy-wilkins-sun-lizard-886-skateboard-deck/teal


SPECS
SIZE   8.86
WIDTH (IN):   8.86
LENGTH (IN):   32.61
WHEELBASE (IN):   15.0
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.5


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on July 13, 2022, 01:21:23 PM
Krooked Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

No Manderson 8.38" x 32" w/ 14.25" WB this time around, but I've noticed they tend to do that shape every other drop.
Definitely gonna have to buy two of them when the Fall drop hits, been my favorite shape lately.

Ronnie's 8.5" looks like it could be interesting, and I've been wanting to try the Bobby twin tail slick for a bit too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on July 13, 2022, 06:26:28 PM
how did i know the drehobl shape wouldnt return
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on July 13, 2022, 08:19:58 PM
Krooked Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

No Manderson 8.38" x 32" w/ 14.25" WB this time around, but I've noticed they tend to do that shape every other drop.
Definitely gonna have to buy two of them when the Fall drop hits, been my favorite shape lately.

Ronnie's 8.5" looks like it could be interesting, and I've been wanting to try the Bobby twin tail slick for a bit too

Man...the art and colorways for the 8.3 twin slicks have been wanting....for years...so drab and uninspired....it's like they don't want them to pop/sell.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on July 13, 2022, 10:32:07 PM
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Krooked Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

No Manderson 8.38" x 32" w/ 14.25" WB this time around, but I've noticed they tend to do that shape every other drop.
Definitely gonna have to buy two of them when the Fall drop hits, been my favorite shape lately.

Ronnie's 8.5" looks like it could be interesting, and I've been wanting to try the Bobby twin tail slick for a bit too
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Man...the art and colorways for the 8.3 twin slicks have been wanting....for years...so drab and uninspired....it's like they don't want them to pop/sell.

All the art budget at dlx goes to grimplestix now
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on July 14, 2022, 02:16:08 AM
how did i know the drehobl shape wouldnt return
I just saw some webshops get a few more in more in
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sammyz on July 14, 2022, 04:23:27 AM
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Krooked Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

No Manderson 8.38" x 32" w/ 14.25" WB this time around, but I've noticed they tend to do that shape every other drop.
Definitely gonna have to buy two of them when the Fall drop hits, been my favorite shape lately.

Ronnie's 8.5" looks like it could be interesting, and I've been wanting to try the Bobby twin tail slick for a bit too
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Man...the art and colorways for the 8.3 twin slicks have been wanting....for years...so drab and uninspired....it's like they don't want them to pop/sell.
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All the art budget at dlx goes to grimplestix now

Haha! True…Grimple is the best!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 14, 2022, 05:00:07 AM
Krooked Summer 2022 Drop is up

https://krookedskateboarding.com/

No Manderson 8.38" x 32" w/ 14.25" WB this time around, but I've noticed they tend to do that shape every other drop.
Definitely gonna have to buy two of them when the Fall drop hits, been my favorite shape lately.

Ronnie's 8.5" looks like it could be interesting, and I've been wanting to try the Bobby twin tail slick for a bit too


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how did i know the drehobl shape wouldnt return
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I just saw some webshops get a few more in more in


I feel like half the shops haven't even got the main drop of the last (Spring 22) catalog, but that could just be me.

Most boards are still around for a while, as well as restocks as Jakeumms said, maybe not in the most popular shops, but searches for the specific words still show a lot of the Drehobl / Anderson decks.

Search for:

Krooked cresant deck

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/drehobl-cresant-925-double-drilled-skateboard-deck/maroon

Four left in stock there at least.


With some inconsistencies in listing the Manderson or Anderson decks just look up:

Krooked Simplicity deck
Krooked drama deck

Or the most recent one, which still shows in stock on Tactics among other places (five left in stock)

Krooked 1772 deck


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck



*  I only used Tactics as an example because here in Australia, quite a few of the more select shops links don't come up, but I can always find info there, but try those search words only, not Drehobl or Manderson / Anderson and you should be able to find a few more that might not come up from other searches.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on July 14, 2022, 07:06:06 AM
The DLX summer drop was in shops in CA 6 weeks ago and they're always posted on IG or in stores way before the sites update.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lurkey on July 14, 2022, 07:43:23 AM
I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on July 14, 2022, 08:17:50 AM
I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?

In terms of dimensions, it looks like the closest thing Deluxe offers is the Real Twin Tail
8.25 x 31.8 - 14.33
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on July 14, 2022, 10:41:37 AM
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I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?
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In terms of dimensions, it looks like the closest thing Deluxe offers is the Real Twin Tail
8.25 x 31.8 - 14.33
The shape is different but the DLX 8.28 has the 14.125wb in common with the FA 8.25. Usually those come out with Mason or Harry Lintell's name on them. Kicks aren't as steep and the nose isn't so big and blunt but the dims are pretty similar otherwise.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skatebruh on July 16, 2022, 11:54:44 AM
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I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?
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In terms of dimensions, it looks like the closest thing Deluxe offers is the Real Twin Tail
8.25 x 31.8 - 14.33
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The shape is different but the DLX 8.28 has the 14.125wb in common with the FA 8.25. Usually those come out with Mason or Harry Lintell's name on them. Kicks aren't as steep and the nose isn't so big and blunt but the dims are pretty similar otherwise.
I love the 8.28 shape, but it feels like a "normal" shape with a short wheelbase instead of the super steep kicks that FA boards have.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on July 16, 2022, 07:27:33 PM
I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?

Dimension wise, the 8.28 as others have said. But in general, no, there aren't DLX decks that have similar shapes to FA imo. The big fat nose and steep kicks are way too different.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on July 17, 2022, 06:38:28 PM
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I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?
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Dimension wise, the 8.28 as others have said. But in general, no, there aren't DLX decks that have similar shapes to FA imo. The big fat nose and steep kicks are way too different.
The Mike Anderson shape!!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on July 17, 2022, 07:07:22 PM
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I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?
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Dimension wise, the 8.28 as others have said. But in general, no, there aren't DLX decks that have similar shapes to FA imo. The big fat nose and steep kicks are way too different.
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The Mike Anderson shape!!!!

Even if it was a roman numeral I, do you think it compares shape wise? It's still pretty different overall than FA imo. Quasi and GX1000 decks might come closer imo
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lurkey on July 17, 2022, 08:44:23 PM
Word! Thanks guys
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spanyard on July 17, 2022, 09:17:24 PM
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I'm trying to ween myself off of the Jason Dill industrial complex, does DLX have a shape similar to an FA 8.25?
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Dimension wise, the 8.28 as others have said. But in general, no, there aren't DLX decks that have similar shapes to FA imo. The big fat nose and steep kicks are way too different.
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The Mike Anderson shape!!!!
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Even if it was a roman numeral I, do you think it compares shape wise? It's still pretty different overall than FA imo. Quasi and GX1000 decks might come closer imo

Steep kicks you say? Just park one of your front wheel over the nose of a FA/hockey overnight and you'll thank me a few posts down from here.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 09, 2022, 12:22:45 PM
I just noticed that the "board constructions" link on the Real website is gone. I was wondering when they were going to update that, esp the regular "full" shapes which no one has seen in a long time...I wonder if this means those (e.g. the regular fulls) are officially dead in the water.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 09, 2022, 12:29:47 PM
I think There and some of the rare Real decks use them, but they aren't as widely pressed now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 09, 2022, 05:39:25 PM
I just noticed that the "board constructions" link on the Real website is gone. I was wondering when they were going to update that, esp the regular "full" shapes which no one has seen in a long time...I wonder if this means those (e.g. the regular fulls) are officially dead in the water.


I noticed that the other day too.  Had a small panic attack, but used the search to find it and it is still there.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


I am pretty sure I saved all the images from that the first time I saw it, as well as anything else of interest from here and there, but did a full page download again so I have it all in a current file.


There is an 8.5 Full (original) on the horizon for one board too, so who knows if others are going to make a comeback again at some point.

It seemed like there were a couple coming out just before the pandemic hit, but then as said, nothing since then, but even some of the other old shapes are slowly coming back, so there might be a little more interest again for some every now and then.

The Full SE shapes definitely have more of a following, which makes sense with the more proportional wheelbases, but I still know a few people that want the 14.6 and up in the wheelbase department too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 09, 2022, 06:02:43 PM
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I just noticed that the "board constructions" link on the Real website is gone. I was wondering when they were going to update that, esp the regular "full" shapes which no one has seen in a long time...I wonder if this means those (e.g. the regular fulls) are officially dead in the water.
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I noticed that the other day too.  Had a small panic attack, but used the search to find it and it is still there.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


I am pretty sure I saved all the images from that the first time I saw it, as well as anything else of interest from here and there, but did a full page download again so I have it all in a current file.


There is an 8.5 Full (original) on the horizon for one board too, so who knows if others are going to make a comeback again at some point.

It seemed like there were a couple coming out just before the pandemic hit, but then as said, nothing since then, but even some of the other old shapes are slowly coming back, so there might be a little more interest again for some every now and then.

The Full SE shapes definitely have more of a following, which makes sense with the more proportional wheelbases, but I still know a few people that want the 14.6 and up in the wheelbase department too.

Would be nice if they made radials/radial slims again, too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on August 10, 2022, 11:19:49 AM
Anyone got a review of the manderson shape? I have been curious about it for a while and after Ben degros saying that it is his current go to shape has got me even more curious.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 10, 2022, 12:16:16 PM
https://youtu.be/Wqr6sNUNeTs

I’d trust in Ben.

I’ve been sitting on one, just hadn’t gotten around to setting it up…I’m trying to move off 8.3s and commit to the dlx 8.5/quasi proto 8.5….they’d easy to find, always in a drop and consistent.


That said…it’s just ‘current’ favoritism, he used to say this about the dlx 8.28” paired with Indys….he still has the madness.

52mm Spit classics seem to be the only thing he’s sold on ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on August 10, 2022, 01:23:34 PM
https://youtu.be/Wqr6sNUNeTs

I’d trust in Ben.

I’ve been sitting on one, just hadn’t gotten around to setting it up…I’m trying to move off 8.3s and commit to the dlx 8.5/quasi proto 8.5….they’d easy to find, always in a drop and consistent.


That said…it’s just ‘current’ favoritism, he used to say this about the dlx 8.28” paired with Indys….he still has the madness.

52mm Spit classics seem to be the only thing he’s sold on ;)

Funny enough, I just got off a proto 8.5 and am now adjusting to a deluxe full se 8.5. It's worth noting that I measured both of them and the Quasi is more like 8.375 than 8.5. I don't get why the woodshops do that shit with the measurements.

It's crazy how different the decks feel from each other. I'm having a little bit of trouble adjusting. The Quasi had such a mellow tail, it was hard to get used to, and now it's hard to switch off of. The tail is awesome for cruising and manuals, but I honestly hated the pop with my Ace trucks.

What are your thoughts on the two?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 10, 2022, 01:28:07 PM
https://youtu.be/Wqr6sNUNeTs

I’d trust in Ben.

I’ve been sitting on one, just hadn’t gotten around to setting it up…I’m trying to move off 8.3s and commit to the dlx 8.5/quasi proto 8.5….they’d easy to find, always in a drop and consistent.


That said…it’s just ‘current’ favoritism, he used to say this about the dlx 8.28” paired with Indys….he still has the madness.

52mm Spit classics seem to be the only thing he’s sold on ;)

Yeah, I was really surprised when he said he was riding thunders. 144 Indy Standards were his gold standard for such a long time, so going a wider axle and thunder geometry is a huge change. Maybe the extra stability/less surfy turn is better for his knee?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 10, 2022, 02:13:01 PM
Injury and trick selection could be playing a factor given that he sized up, who knows what causes the madness.

Ps stix are always weird to adjust to, especially the mellow tails (planb tails are almost nonexistent kicks) even board to board; that’s the beauty of the dlx 8.5x31.85 it’s the most consistent board they make, probably because all three brands use it every drop, and, well, you just don’t fuck with the AH Eagle; the SE boards seem to be inconsistent with dims in my experience.

I’ve not ridden the manderson but I agree with bens comments on the shape. Closer to the dlx full, but with a little bit, just a touch of that FA/Quasi/AWS square full, just a touch.

I think @Mbrimson88 has comments in this thread about the manderson shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 10, 2022, 05:27:42 PM
Injury and trick selection could be playing a factor given that he sized up, who knows what causes the madness.

Ps stix are always weird to adjust to, especially the mellow tails (planb tails are almost nonexistent kicks) even board to board; that’s the beauty of the dlx 8.5x31.85 it’s the most consistent board they make, probably because all three brands use it every drop, and, well, you just don’t fuck with the AH Eagle; the SE boards seem to be inconsistent with dims in my experience.

I’ve not ridden the manderson but I agree with bens comments on the shape. Closer to the dlx full, but with a little bit, just a touch of that FA/Quasi/AWS square full, just a touch.

I think @Mbrimson88 has comments in this thread about the manderson shape.


I have definitely been curious about the shape but never actually seen one in person, only some really good pics from online shops, so yes there will be those a few pages back, so just search MANDERSON in this thread and all of it comes up.

Page 41 has the best top pic:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3734385#msg3734385


@LebowskisRug did have one though.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 10, 2022, 05:29:28 PM

Thought it might just be easier to repost it again anyway.



For reference, here are the two to compare, both the same length and wheelbase, almost the same width, but significantly different when you see the tops of the normal 8.4 board and then the 8.38 Manderson shape:


8.4 (normal shape)


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Anti-Hero-Taylor-We-Fly-8.4%22-Skateboard-Deck--_314883-back-US.jpg)



8.38 Manderson shape


(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Krooked-Manderson-Drama-8.38%22-Skateboard-Deck-_342343-back-US.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Made In China on August 11, 2022, 09:39:05 AM
This is a really dumb question but... all DXL brands are made with the same wood right? I've always assumed this but I don't think I've ever confirmed it, so excuse my stupidness...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 11, 2022, 09:51:19 AM
This is a really dumb question but... all DXL brands are made with the same wood right? I've always assumed this but I don't think I've ever confirmed it, so excuse my stupidness...

Yes, BBS/Generator (as far as we know).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 11, 2022, 12:29:23 PM
I've had the Manderson on Ventures and hated it. Very big kicks and they're very steep for DLX. I would try it again with other trucks tho. It's a fucking beast compared to the DLX 8.5 I posted a pic of the 2 next to each other in this thread at one point.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on August 11, 2022, 01:04:21 PM
I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 11, 2022, 05:33:49 PM
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This is a really dumb question but... all DXL brands are made with the same wood right? I've always assumed this but I don't think I've ever confirmed it, so excuse my stupidness...
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Yes, BBS/Generator (as far as we know).


For as long as I can remember, all DLX boards have been BBS but in saying that there are definite differences between the pro boards and the other boards, be it the pricepoint options or even some other BBS / in between boards.

I had a pretty in depth look at (and skate of) all the options and although for me, they still performed as usual (maybe a little more flexi on the pricepoint versions), the pricepoint boards have definitely not lasted half as long as the pro boards for other people I know.

Sorry for posting this again - pretty sure I posted it a while back - but at least even just the pics show the wood options.



Different grades of wood (June 2021)

Here are three boards, all from the same manufacturer, distributor, and all three are different. On the left is the AH eagle on pro wood with a I stamp on top, two top colours and one bottom colour ply stain, in the middle is a price point that looks fairly consistent with the majority of the other brand boards that come from the woodshop, one top ply stained with no markings and the rest natural, then on the right is the price point with all natural wood and a II stamp on top.

To stand on them, they all feel about the same, decent concave, a little flex in the kicks but not that much, so what would seem fairly standard, only the pro board is significantly more expensive than the price point boards.

Others have said they had unfortunate experiences with price points and I have seen first hand one board from a while back in two pieces from the first session, but also thinking on that, I have other pro wood boards that didn't last much longer, so to say price point wood is rubbish is not exactly true and it comes down to how the person landed on the board, more so than the wood quality.

If you are lighter and don't break boards, then the price point wood should hold up just fine for you and give you a cheaper setup, but if you break boards a lot, maybe the pro wood might hold up a bit better for you, but who knows.

All three are being used now, so it will be interesting to see how they hold up and what the results will be, if any, but I know I found the price points I bought and have skated to be good solid boards with no issues.



https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNdT4pFwum/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on August 11, 2022, 06:39:58 PM
I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too

So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on August 11, 2022, 09:42:11 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
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So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)

I've never tried a Full, but plan to get an 8.5" Full SE next time I go to the shop. I like keeping two set ups to alternate between.
I'm sure someone else can compare the two, but from looking at the dimensions it looks like the 8.38" Full has a longer wheelbase and length than Manderson. The Full SE is also longer for both.

(https://i.ibb.co/yWJ67Zy/Screen-Shot-2022-08-11-at-9-39-58-PM.png) (https://ibb.co/yWJ67Zy)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 11, 2022, 10:00:22 PM
Spec wise it is closer to a full se as it has the shorter WB.

Shape wise, it’s more square than the rest of the dlx offerings, even the fulls.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 11, 2022, 10:03:13 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
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So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)

Manderson is slightly wider at a true 8.4 and a bit more square. The nose is a tad longer as well. Tail is same length but more square on the Mando. Those 2 factors combined make it look much more blunt and full .
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on August 11, 2022, 10:13:36 PM
Ah thanks guys. The Manderson sounds nice. I'm currently on my first Full SE and enjoying it for the most part. Sounds like I would like the Manderson even better.

Probably won't be buying a deck for quite a while, so hopefully they are still making them when the time comes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on August 11, 2022, 10:18:30 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
[close]

So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)
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Manderson is slightly wider at a true 8.4 and a bit more square. The nose is a tad longer as well. Tail is same length but more square on the Mando. Those 2 factors combined make it look much more blunt and full .

Difference between the DLX 8.4x32 and Manderson then? Ben Degros said the Manderson is slightly shorter than 32" in his last vid. Any other difference that you know of?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 11, 2022, 10:34:01 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
[close]

So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)
[close]

Manderson is slightly wider at a true 8.4 and a bit more square. The nose is a tad longer as well. Tail is same length but more square on the Mando. Those 2 factors combined make it look much more blunt and full .
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Difference between the DLX 8.4x32 and Manderson then? Ben Degros said the Manderson is slightly shorter than 32" in his last vid. Any other difference that you know of?


The two board tops on the last page are pretty good to compare:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3843396#msg3843396



I have a few of the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb and they really feel like a perfect width size up from the 8.125 black eagle which I had a lot of over the last decade and a half.  The shape is way more normal, rounder and almost pointy without being too pointy, but I think they would have to be almost the same size kicks, as all other dimensions are the same from other websites that list both the boards.

*  The images are huge, so I dropped the scale here.  Click on them for the full size as needed.


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.38
WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dkft/1b/krooked-anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck-top.webp)



https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/daan-broadcasting-iii-84-skateboard-deck/blue


SPECS
SIZE   8.4
WIDTH (IN):   8.4
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.625

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dnml/1b/anti-hero-daan-broadcasting-iii-84-skateboard-deck-blue-top.webp)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on August 11, 2022, 10:51:59 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
[close]

So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)
[close]

Manderson is slightly wider at a true 8.4 and a bit more square. The nose is a tad longer as well. Tail is same length but more square on the Mando. Those 2 factors combined make it look much more blunt and full .
[close]

Difference between the DLX 8.4x32 and Manderson then? Ben Degros said the Manderson is slightly shorter than 32" in his last vid. Any other difference that you know of?
[close]


The two board tops on the last page are pretty good to compare:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3843396#msg3843396



I have a few of the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb and they really feel like a perfect width size up from the 8.125 black eagle which I had a lot of over the last decade and a half.  The shape is way more normal, rounder and almost pointy without being too pointy, but I think they would have to be almost the same size kicks, as all other dimensions are the same from other websites that list both the boards.

*  The images are huge, so I dropped the scale here.  Click on them for the full size as needed.


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.38
WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dkft/1b/krooked-anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck-top.webp)



https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/daan-broadcasting-iii-84-skateboard-deck/blue


SPECS
SIZE   8.4
WIDTH (IN):   8.4
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.625

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dnml/1b/anti-hero-daan-broadcasting-iii-84-skateboard-deck-blue-top.webp)

You're the best, thanks for the comparison. Yeah that Manderson shape looks nice. Hopefully they've got some good graphics to boot.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 13, 2022, 07:12:56 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Manderson deck right now. Really digging it, I think this is my go to shape for now.

I really like the steep concave, blunt kicks, and the big kinda square nose.

I've had I, III, and currently on a IV, which is still pretty steep.

I've ran indys and aces on the Manderson and I've been preferring aces lately for sure. I don't really get that dead pop that some boards get with aces.

Been wanting to get a pair of 44 classics for the flush fit. I've been running 144s and af1 44s on it.

Also, manuals and nose mannys work way better for me with this shape, I think it's the steeper concave.

Flatground feels noticeably better too
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So whats the difference between the Manderson and a Full? (Or is the Manderson more similar to Full SE?)
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Manderson is slightly wider at a true 8.4 and a bit more square. The nose is a tad longer as well. Tail is same length but more square on the Mando. Those 2 factors combined make it look much more blunt and full .
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Difference between the DLX 8.4x32 and Manderson then? Ben Degros said the Manderson is slightly shorter than 32" in his last vid. Any other difference that you know of?
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The two board tops on the last page are pretty good to compare:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3843396#msg3843396



I have a few of the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb and they really feel like a perfect width size up from the 8.125 black eagle which I had a lot of over the last decade and a half.  The shape is way more normal, rounder and almost pointy without being too pointy, but I think they would have to be almost the same size kicks, as all other dimensions are the same from other websites that list both the boards.

*  The images are huge, so I dropped the scale here.  Click on them for the full size as needed.


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.38
WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dkft/1b/krooked-anderson-1772-838-skateboard-deck-top.webp)



https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/daan-broadcasting-iii-84-skateboard-deck/blue


SPECS
SIZE   8.4
WIDTH (IN):   8.4
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.625

(https://www.tactics.com/a/dnml/1b/anti-hero-daan-broadcasting-iii-84-skateboard-deck-blue-top.webp)
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You're the best, thanks for the comparison. Yeah that Manderson shape looks nice. Hopefully they've got some good graphics to boot.

Current run. Pretty run-of-the-mill krooked/current industry. Not the worst, not the best:
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/1_90478.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on August 13, 2022, 07:31:19 PM
I think this is a new shape? I could be mistaken I just hadn’t seen it before. Definitely curious about the tail and nose measurements. Looks like a shape with weird dimensions that might weirdly work. Second slide has dimensions. 8.5 x 32.6 14.69 wb


https://www.instagram.com/p/ChAmauRP9cZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 13, 2022, 07:53:32 PM
I think this is a new shape? I could be mistaken I just hadn’t seen it before. Definitely curious about the tail and nose measurements. Looks like a shape with weird dimensions that might weirdly work. Second slide has dimensions. 8.5 x 32.6 14.69 wb


https://www.instagram.com/p/ChAmauRP9cZ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Yeah, that's a no from me dawg.

(https://i.ibb.co/z2YGjxf/image.png) (https://ibb.co/z2YGjxf)


I was eyeing the:

8.3 x 32.17x 14.39 (but I doubt it's a true 8.3 plus it's a bit long for my taste

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/ways-james-pitonyak-8-3
(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5da508_792bd9537784422198078e27a77a8083~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_318,h_1125,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/5da508_792bd9537784422198078e27a77a8083~mv2.webp)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 13, 2022, 08:22:02 PM

That sure is a solid ride, almost a vert board for some people, who were after those dimensions, but for bigger dudes who want longer wheelbase boards, that would work really well and reminds me of the other DLX board in 8.5 with 14.75 wb and 32.5 length, of which I have had a few.

I thought it could have been a Metal Skateboards guest deck with that graphic too, but it sure is out there.


*  Also wondering if they did that wheelbase just to be funny, the 14.69 instead of 14.7 or any other more normal number.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skatebruh on August 13, 2022, 08:34:13 PM
I'm imagining it's the 8.5x14.75x32.5 but with fudged numbers just to troll all of us.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 13, 2022, 08:34:18 PM
Isn't it just the 8.5 Full?

I've tried a Krooked 8.38/14.5 on Thunders so far and it feels sorta anemic pop wise so I couldn't imagine riding 14.7 on Ventures.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 16, 2022, 06:07:50 PM
I helped someone setup a DLX 8.25 deck the other day they had bought, but needed everything else.

Funny thing is that 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is a wider board, this one no exception, the dude thinking it was 8.5 as per what he was told in the shop he got it.  We measured it and everything else lined up like 32 length and 14.38 wheelbase but the overall width in any area over bolts, middle, etc was 8 and 6/16ths (3/8ths) so that is just another "normal" for me but a big surprise for him.

We put 149s on it and they fit fine, no overhang and it definitely felt a lot wider than another brand, but true 8.25 deck there at the same session when we had a roll on both of them, but was still a lot more nimble than an old 8.5 he was riding before that, so he was actually more stoked on that board than he first thought.

Funny how things work.


It was the Grimple Sticks Evan Smith Guest board, in case anyone else was wondering, so not absolute freshest drop by any means, but still available here in Australia, pics as per this post I looked up:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKxoE0F_qB/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 16, 2022, 10:11:21 PM
I helped someone setup a DLX 8.25 deck the other day they had bought, but needed everything else.

Funny thing is that 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is a wider board, this one no exception, the dude thinking it was 8.5 as per what he was told in the shop he got it.  We measured it and everything else lined up like 32 length and 14.38 wheelbase but the overall width in any area over bolts, middle, etc was 8 and 6/16ths (3/8ths) so that is just another "normal" for me but a big surprise for him.

We put 149s on it and they fit fine, no overhang and it definitely felt a lot wider than another brand, but true 8.25 deck there at the same session when we had a roll on both of them, but was still a lot more nimble than an old 8.5 he was riding before that, so he was actually more stoked on that board than he first thought.

Funny how things work.


It was the Grimple Sticks Evan Smith Guest board, in case anyone else was wondering, so not absolute freshest drop by any means, but still available here in Australia, pics as per this post I looked up:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKxoE0F_qB/

I would argue that I've had more DLX 8.25/14.38 decks than most people on this forum; it's basically the only shape I've ridden for....years, at this point. I've measured every single one I've ever set up. The dimensions have been rock solid. These are what they've always come out to for me [all measurements done with straight ruler/do not account for bends in wood (e.g. concave, kicks, etc.)]

Length: 31.75"
Width: 8.25"
WB: 14.38"
Nose: 6.81"
Tail: 6.5"

And yes, you can set the 8.25" up with 149s/8.5 trucks. If you do, most wheels will be flush at side of deck, with slight overhang of axles. With 144s/8.25 trucks, the axles are flush, and edge of wheel sits slightly inside of deck. I've tried both, and I prefer 144s (with Spit classics). The 149s give you a bit more stability, but feel a little clunky. 144s make things flip a little better, and everything feels more agile, at least to me.

IMHO, the 8.25"/14.38 is the best shape DLX makes, and possibly the best deck ever made in the history of skateboarding. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 17, 2022, 07:28:42 AM
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I helped someone setup a DLX 8.25 deck the other day they had bought, but needed everything else.

Funny thing is that 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is a wider board, this one no exception, the dude thinking it was 8.5 as per what he was told in the shop he got it.  We measured it and everything else lined up like 32 length and 14.38 wheelbase but the overall width in any area over bolts, middle, etc was 8 and 6/16ths (3/8ths) so that is just another "normal" for me but a big surprise for him.

We put 149s on it and they fit fine, no overhang and it definitely felt a lot wider than another brand, but true 8.25 deck there at the same session when we had a roll on both of them, but was still a lot more nimble than an old 8.5 he was riding before that, so he was actually more stoked on that board than he first thought.

Funny how things work.


It was the Grimple Sticks Evan Smith Guest board, in case anyone else was wondering, so not absolute freshest drop by any means, but still available here in Australia, pics as per this post I looked up:


https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKxoE0F_qB/
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I would argue that I've had more DLX 8.25/14.38 decks than most people on this forum; it's basically the only shape I've ridden for....years, at this point. I've measured every single one I've ever set up. The dimensions have been rock solid. These are what they've always come out to for me [all measurements done with straight ruler/do not account for bends in wood (e.g. concave, kicks, etc.)]

Length: 31.75"
Width: 8.25"
WB: 14.38"
Nose: 6.81"
Tail: 6.5"

And yes, you can set the 8.25" up with 149s/8.5 trucks. If you do, most wheels will be flush at side of deck, with slight overhang of axles. With 144s/8.25 trucks, the axles are flush, and edge of wheel sits slightly inside of deck. I've tried both, and I prefer 144s (with Spit classics). The 149s give you a bit more stability, but feel a little clunky. 144s make things flip a little better, and everything feels more agile, at least to me.

IMHO, the 8.25"/14.38 is the best shape DLX makes, and possibly the best deck ever made in the history of skateboarding.

This man claims this when the Grimple nighthammer exists smdh
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 17, 2022, 10:16:12 AM

Re DLX 8.25s

They sure are a good solid "middle of the road" board, if you like the dimensions.

Everybody can make up their own minds on what they prefer, but I think it has often been said in the past that the DLX 8.25 is the most common board in their whole range, from their pro guys to regular skaters of all skill levels.  It is definitely one a lot of people choose to skate who I know.

Having a regular supply of modern 8.25 wide trucks really helped though, but before that it was a bit weird, some riding current trucks in 8" and others 8.5" wide trucks, if you couldn't get hold of the older Indy 146 or similar width trucks from the 90s, then 144s from 2017.


@Sedition I know you have said the 8.25 with 144s and Classic 53mm is your go to, which is a nice ride, when I set one up to see what it felt like.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 17, 2022, 10:20:54 AM

Re DLX 8.25s

They sure are a good solid "middle of the road" board, if you like the dimensions.

Everybody can make up their own minds on what they prefer, but I think it has often been said in the past that the DLX 8.25 is the most common board in their whole range, from their pro guys to regular skaters of all skill levels.  It is definitely one a lot of people choose to skate who I know.

Having a regular supply of modern 8.25 wide trucks really helped though, but before that it was a bit weird, some riding current trucks in 8" and others 8.5" wide trucks, if you couldn't get hold of the older Indy 146 or similar width trucks from the 90s, then 144s from 2017.


@Sedition I know you have said the 8.25 with 144s and Classic 53mm is your go to, which is a nice ride, when I set one up to see what it felt like.

Yup, I rode 149s before 144s came out. It was...well, I like 144s better. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 17, 2022, 10:21:35 AM
This man claims this when the Grimple nighthammer exists smdh

A valid point.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on August 17, 2022, 10:49:32 AM
Picked up one of the new Manderson 8.38"s at the shop yesterday. Not my favorite graphic but not mad at it either.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Manderson_Mucury_Deck/descpage-KKAMUC83DK.html
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Landmine on August 17, 2022, 11:53:02 AM
What shape is that AH/Supreme 9.12" deck?  I'm not gonna go to the trouble of tracking down a Supreme product, but I'm curious if that shape is used on any other decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 17, 2022, 12:32:34 PM
What shape is that AH/Supreme 9.12" deck?  I'm not gonna go to the trouble of tracking down a Supreme product, but I'm curious if that shape is used on any other decks.

I think it's a standard BBS shape. The Primitive Franky egg might be the same or really similar.....

Wait, what's that? Is that....... @Mbrimson88 's music I hear????? BAH GAWD
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 17, 2022, 01:09:25 PM
Picked up one of the new Manderson 8.38"s at the shop yesterday. Not my favorite graphic but not mad at it either.

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Manderson_Mucury_Deck/descpage-KKAMUC83DK.html

It'd be aight if it wasn't baby diarrhea yellow...hopefully it's brighter in person. Most Krooked drops this year have been pretty 'meh' graphically. Not great, but could be worse.

The color choices tho, just drab. Nothing pops but the flower graphic on team:logo boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on August 17, 2022, 01:38:24 PM
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What shape is that AH/Supreme 9.12" deck?  I'm not gonna go to the trouble of tracking down a Supreme product, but I'm curious if that shape is used on any other decks.
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I think it's a standard BBS shape. The Primitive Franky egg might be the same or really similar.....

Wait, what's that? Is that....... @Mbrimson88 's music I hear????? BAH GAWD

Definitely similar to the Primitive Franky egg, but not quite the same.
9.1 x 32 - 14.5
Was most recently run on the Krooked Alternate Moonsmile deck in their Summer release
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 17, 2022, 06:35:36 PM
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What shape is that AH/Supreme 9.12" deck?  I'm not gonna go to the trouble of tracking down a Supreme product, but I'm curious if that shape is used on any other decks.
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I think it's a standard BBS shape. The Primitive Franky egg might be the same or really similar.....

Wait, what's that? Is that....... @Mbrimson88 's music I hear????? BAH GAWD

Ha yeah, I will let someone else who knows it take that one, but I think I have been on a product info binge and posting a little too much of late.

Gotta take a time out every now and then!

:)


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Definitely similar to the Primitive Franky egg, but not quite the same.
9.1 x 32 - 14.5
Was most recently run on the Krooked Alternate Moonsmile deck in their Summer release



Glad someone knows!!!

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on August 17, 2022, 09:13:00 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/yscjKTz/00-FA554-C-8-FF3-448-F-B18-E-A30-E3-AEDC765.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dtcJxzb/9-D9-FEC96-184-F-44-FC-8848-14279-EBD2-C2-E.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/jvY9TFp/7-D169483-BECB-4479-8-ACA-9-C9-A172968-DC.jpg)

I’m sure someone’s gonna have questions about this eventually. Grosso longer shape. 9 1/4x34.5ish 15/15.5” WB (slightly different specs from the sticker). For length comparison is a DLX 8.25x32
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 17, 2022, 09:52:48 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/yscjKTz/00-FA554-C-8-FF3-448-F-B18-E-A30-E3-AEDC765.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dtcJxzb/9-D9-FEC96-184-F-44-FC-8848-14279-EBD2-C2-E.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/jvY9TFp/7-D169483-BECB-4479-8-ACA-9-C9-A172968-DC.jpg)

I’m sure someone’s gonna have questions about this eventually. Grosso longer shape. 9 1/4x34.5ish 15/15.5” WB (slightly different specs from the sticker). For length comparison is a DLX 8.25x32

You from Boston?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on August 17, 2022, 10:05:13 PM
Yeah but I’ve lived in Los Angeles for the past 6.5 years. Orchard had been my local shop since Coliseum closed. One of the guys that run Nowhere Fast is also one of my good friends
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 23, 2022, 05:57:49 PM
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Krooked drop is out.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2022/


Manderson board is "Mucury" if anyone is looking for one, try searching MUCURY more than anything else.


As @Xen said, it is bright yellow, but that is the shape if anyone wants another one.  Seems like they sell out fairly quickly from some places.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall22/kr-fl22-d1-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Murge on August 26, 2022, 01:22:31 PM
Anyone know what the thing is that dlx posted on insta is about same mold every time or something like that?

https://www.instagram.com/p/Chu2K7QJfKw/?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU=
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 26, 2022, 01:56:04 PM
Anyone know what the thing is that dlx posted on insta is about same mold every time or something like that?



I think it would be fair to say it is exactly what they do with the different sized boards, with BBS using different length and size molds for different sized decks.

Eg the usual 14.25 to 14.38 or so wheelbase boards would be on a shorter mold, but the 14.75 to 15" wheelbase boards are on the bigger mold, maybe even something in between too, as well as a shorter one again for the scaled down versions of those Real decks for smaller riders.

Maybe more so now just highlighting that fact, as there are other woodshops that have used almost the same sized mold for different sized boards and it shows, one brand I had seen in a shop that had four fingers of flat for the mini and no flat for the longer wheelbase decks in their range.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 26, 2022, 02:22:42 PM
Would be cool if they told what mold they used for every deck. If this is what it’s about, I’m stoked. If it’s something else I might still be stoked but I cannot imagine what it’d be.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on August 26, 2022, 02:32:42 PM
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Krooked drop is out.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2022/


Manderson board is "Mucury" if anyone is looking for one, try searching MUCURY more than anything else.


As @Xen said, it is bright yellow, but that is the shape if anyone wants another one.  Seems like they sell out fairly quickly from some places.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall22/kr-fl22-d1-04.jpg)

for what it's worth I picked up one of the murcury's and it's less diarrhea yellow in person. bottom ply is blue so might actually improve the look once I skate it. whatever, at this point for me it's more about the shape than graphic

Also picked up a bobby twin tail 8.3" slick that I just set up. Haven't ridden a slick in over a decade and first time on a twin tail. It's pretty sick I actually kind of dig not having a designated nose and tail.

dig the extra slickness with slappys, just learned slappy blunts today with it. it also helped extend my slappy front crooks from just a quick 3 inch grind to being able to hold it a little longer.

even though the twin tail is nowhere close shape-wise to the manderson, I might pick up a 1-2 a year just for fun


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on August 26, 2022, 03:18:06 PM
Whatever the True Fit Mold is about, I can guarantee that it will make my already high levels of madness reach a boiling point and my brain will just reboot and make me skate && boards, mini log trucks, and dragon cum wheels.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 26, 2022, 03:35:29 PM
Whatever the True Fit Mold is about, I can guarantee that it will make my already high levels of madness reach a boiling point and my brain will just reboot and make me skate && boards, mini log trucks, and dragon cum wheels.


Ha yeah for sure!!!

Time for a lie down in a quiet dark place for a bit until you get some sense back.


At least I have enough boards (mostly DLX boards at that) so I don't need to worry about any changes, but I am curious and keen to know more, no matter what the outcome is.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 26, 2022, 04:28:56 PM
https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2021/

True Mids come to mind here:
(https://i.ibb.co/jwPNdF6/unnamed-2.png) (https://ibb.co/jwPNdF6)

@Mbrimson88 summed it up well. We're getting properly scaled boards depending on size (think a smaller or larger Manderson shape).

Would be nice to see this attached to the FULL SEs (maybe a replacement line)?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sketch Hitchcock on August 26, 2022, 04:36:49 PM
My first reaction was they’d teach shops how to measure and pick the right DLX shape for your size and body type, sorta how a good bike shop knows how to fit you to a particular setup.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on August 26, 2022, 04:44:15 PM
@Xen did you short circuit?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 26, 2022, 04:48:12 PM
@Xen did you short circuit?

Seems like it, there was a gateway error when I posted and BOOM! All better now ;)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on August 26, 2022, 04:53:32 PM
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@Xen did you short circuit?
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Seems like it, there was a gateway error when I posted and BOOM! All better now ;)
Glad to see haha. Also, by the look of the ig post, it looks like the true mold is going to be across all dlx brands which is great.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on August 26, 2022, 04:55:26 PM
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@Xen did you short circuit?
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Seems like it, there was a gateway error when I posted and BOOM! All better now ;)
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Glad to see haha. Also, by the look of the ig post, it looks like the true mold is going to be across all dlx brands which is great.

Man, an 8.25" Manderson shape would be the shit, man.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Murge on August 26, 2022, 07:08:34 PM
I was hoping they was gonna some how trim boards to the specs you want. Which now that I write it out I realize how much of a hassle and costly it would be to have like a small cnc to trim a deck to the specs you want.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 26, 2022, 09:53:08 PM
It's probably reclassifying shapes by different lengths like a bike fitter would do and not anything new. Like, the 8.25 is a noticeably longer deck than the 8.5/14.25 and so is the Manderson. I would recommend the 8.5 to someone shorter before almost any of the 14.38 options.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 28, 2022, 10:23:56 PM
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AH drop is up now too.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2022/


The BA 8.8 x 33 with 15 wb is in there, a longer Grosso shape, as is the older but re released Russo Lusso egg type of shape again, at 8.75 x 31.87 with 14.2 wb.

Click for bigger image:


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall22/ah-2022-falld1-catalog-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on August 28, 2022, 11:21:33 PM
The concept of having boards which are more consistent to their concave etc makes sense……BBS has always run wheel bases that IMO disproportionate ie. almost 14.5 on 8.25 boards but Real has offered a smaller, better range.  I suspect this is an expansion of that.  I do think they run the same molds on a 8.5 as an 8.125 and so the concaves would be more mellow….maybe they are looking to change that. 

It’s true that it’s kinda joke that the majority of decks now are almost the exact same ie. BBS so I could see DLX asking them to do things a bit better…..as similar as they are baker identifies concaves….
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 29, 2022, 03:11:59 AM
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AH drop is up now too.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2022/


The BA 8.8 x 33 with 15 wb is in there, a longer Grosso shape, as is the older but re released Russo Lusso egg type of shape again, at 8.75 x 31.87 with 14.2 wb.

Click for bigger image:


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall22/ah-2022-falld1-catalog-04.jpg)

That BA shape is looking tasty. Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also. For some reason I never got that for myself even though I love BA. This one I’ll buy if I can get ahold of it here in Europe easily enough even though I really don’t need any new decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 29, 2022, 05:37:44 AM
Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also.

That’s not the first. The first one had a pigeon in a (gay pride) parade float.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on August 29, 2022, 05:53:50 AM
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Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also.
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That’s not the first. The first one had a pigeon in a (gay pride) parade float.
Got that bad boy on my wall, it’s in a rotation between a few but every once and a while it gets some time. Skated one too but didn’t love the wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BrknBrds on August 29, 2022, 06:09:21 AM
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Krooked drop is out.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2022/


Manderson board is "Mucury" if anyone is looking for one, try searching MUCURY more than anything else.


As @Xen said, it is bright yellow, but that is the shape if anyone wants another one.  Seems like they sell out fairly quickly from some places.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall22/kr-fl22-d1-04.jpg)
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for what it's worth I picked up one of the murcury's and it's less diarrhea yellow in person. bottom ply is blue so might actually improve the look once I skate it. whatever, at this point for me it's more about the shape than graphic

Also picked up a bobby twin tail 8.3" slick that I just set up. Haven't ridden a slick in over a decade and first time on a twin tail. It's pretty sick I actually kind of dig not having a designated nose and tail.

dig the extra slickness with slappys, just learned slappy blunts today with it. it also helped extend my slappy front crooks from just a quick 3 inch grind to being able to hold it a little longer.

even though the twin tail is nowhere close shape-wise to the manderson, I might pick up a 1-2 a year just for fun

How is the twin tail feel and what’s concave on the Bobby? I’m a bit older and a beginner and my 8.0 Thank You doesn’t feel right and the 8.5 Chocolate felt clumsier then me. Would a twin tail 8.38 be a good size and set up for a beginner? I’m just looking to learn ledge work, a few stairs and rails.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on August 29, 2022, 06:52:15 AM
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Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also.
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That’s not the first. The first one had a pigeon in a (gay pride) parade float.

Must’ve been the second then or the first on the 9.25” shape or something.  :D Anyway, I really like this graphic. His first one I didn’t like and same goes for most Antihero graphics.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on August 29, 2022, 07:04:03 AM
I love that peacock graphic I always wished I got one. Maybe I’ll pick it up and get back into skating transition again, that is if I can get myself to skate it and not put it directly on the wall
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on August 29, 2022, 07:23:21 AM
The new BA shape is interesting but that wheelbase is long. Are the Misregistered eagle team series decks going to be price point? May need to grab one of the 8.75s
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GetItStraitRideKrooked on August 29, 2022, 12:41:36 PM
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Krooked drop is out.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2022/


Manderson board is "Mucury" if anyone is looking for one, try searching MUCURY more than anything else.


As @Xen said, it is bright yellow, but that is the shape if anyone wants another one.  Seems like they sell out fairly quickly from some places.


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall22/kr-fl22-d1-04.jpg)
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for what it's worth I picked up one of the murcury's and it's less diarrhea yellow in person. bottom ply is blue so might actually improve the look once I skate it. whatever, at this point for me it's more about the shape than graphic

Also picked up a bobby twin tail 8.3" slick that I just set up. Haven't ridden a slick in over a decade and first time on a twin tail. It's pretty sick I actually kind of dig not having a designated nose and tail.

dig the extra slickness with slappys, just learned slappy blunts today with it. it also helped extend my slappy front crooks from just a quick 3 inch grind to being able to hold it a little longer.

even though the twin tail is nowhere close shape-wise to the manderson, I might pick up a 1-2 a year just for fun
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How is the twin tail feel and what’s concave on the Bobby? I’m a bit older and a beginner and my 8.0 Thank You doesn’t feel right and the 8.5 Chocolate felt clumsier then me. Would a twin tail 8.38 be a good size and set up for a beginner? I’m just looking to learn ledge work, a few stairs and rails.

Bobby's twin tail has a mellower concave compared to what I'm normally riding (manderson 8.38 is pretty steep).

I don't see why a twin tail wouldn't be good for you. The only downside/adjustments I need to make are that I've noticed my kickflips rocket more often due to the mellower "nose" I'm flicking off of.

Real makes 8.0", 8.25", 8.3" slick, and 8.5" twin tails, so if the 8.5" was a little too big for you, you can size down.

I'd say go for the 8.3" slick if you're trying to learn ledge tricks. that slick actually works pretty damn nice and doesn't seem to wear down too fast
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on August 29, 2022, 12:59:24 PM
The new BA shape is interesting but that wheelbase is long. Are the Misregistered eagle team series decks going to be price point? May need to grab one of the 8.75s

No dlx always says which boards are price point. Misregistered eagles seem to be going alongside the standard run of eagle sizes
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 29, 2022, 01:23:45 PM
No idea if it’s a hint or not, but Larry posted something on AH18 IG story today that showed a footprint (sizing???).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: j....soy..... on August 29, 2022, 02:25:54 PM
Seems sort of short sighted not considering the shin length measurement…..
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 29, 2022, 04:46:28 PM
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Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also.
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That’s not the first. The first one had a pigeon in a (gay pride) parade float.
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Got that bad boy on my wall, it’s in a rotation between a few but every once and a while it gets some time. Skated one too but didn’t love the wheelbase


Did you get the 8.25 or the 8.62 in the pride march graphic?

I didn't recall the first 8.25 one coming out (yellow backing graphic) but got it very slightly used from someone who was clearing out stuff, then the 8.62 (wood backing graphic) new when on sale, really only for the size, but never ended up skating it anyway, so now it is on the wall.

The 8.62 with 14.75 wb is a big, big board.


Found some pics:

8.25 version

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a7e42_b27efbdec92f447ebcc9db4bbdefb1a0~mv2.png)


8.62 version

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5cba056fda50d32c39cf43f2/1556051388625-2EIVQ29X4YZCN9172LDZ/brian_anderson_anti-hero_skateboard_deck_pro-skateboarder_gay.jpg)


There was even a limited 9.25 version as well:

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-decks-c23/ba-1st-ltd-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-9-25-p33198


(https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/images/antihero-skateboards-ba-1st-ltd-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-9-25-p33198-82218_image.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 29, 2022, 07:09:39 PM
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Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also.
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That’s not the first. The first one had a pigeon in a (gay pride) parade float.
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Got that bad boy on my wall, it’s in a rotation between a few but every once and a while it gets some time. Skated one too but didn’t love the wheelbase
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Did you get the 8.25 or the 8.62 in the pride march graphic?

I didn't recall the first 8.25 one coming out (yellow backing graphic) but got it very slightly used from someone who was clearing out stuff, then the 8.62 (wood backing graphic) new when on sale, really only for the size, but never ended up skating it anyway, so now it is on the wall.

The 8.62 with 14.75 wb is a big, big board.


Found some pics:

8.25 version

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a7e42_b27efbdec92f447ebcc9db4bbdefb1a0~mv2.png)


8.62 version

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5cba056fda50d32c39cf43f2/1556051388625-2EIVQ29X4YZCN9172LDZ/brian_anderson_anti-hero_skateboard_deck_pro-skateboarder_gay.jpg)


There was even a limited 9.25 version as well:

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-decks-c23/ba-1st-ltd-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-9-25-p33198


(https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/images/antihero-skateboards-ba-1st-ltd-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-9-25-p33198-82218_image.jpg)

I have the 8.25 on my wall.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on August 30, 2022, 12:31:28 PM
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Got the first(?) BA AH graphic also.
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That’s not the first. The first one had a pigeon in a (gay pride) parade float.
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Got that bad boy on my wall, it’s in a rotation between a few but every once and a while it gets some time. Skated one too but didn’t love the wheelbase
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Did you get the 8.25 or the 8.62 in the pride march graphic?

I didn't recall the first 8.25 one coming out (yellow backing graphic) but got it very slightly used from someone who was clearing out stuff, then the 8.62 (wood backing graphic) new when on sale, really only for the size, but never ended up skating it anyway, so now it is on the wall.

The 8.62 with 14.75 wb is a big, big board.


Found some pics:

8.25 version

(https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a7e42_b27efbdec92f447ebcc9db4bbdefb1a0~mv2.png)


8.62 version

(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/5cba056fda50d32c39cf43f2/1556051388625-2EIVQ29X4YZCN9172LDZ/brian_anderson_anti-hero_skateboard_deck_pro-skateboarder_gay.jpg)


There was even a limited 9.25 version as well:

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-decks-c23/ba-1st-ltd-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-9-25-p33198


(https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/images/antihero-skateboards-ba-1st-ltd-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-9-25-p33198-82218_image.jpg)
I had two of the 8.6’s
I don’t remember them making a 8.25 at first because I would have for sure grabbed one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 30, 2022, 05:41:17 PM

I had two of the 8.6’s
I don’t remember them making a 8.25 at first because I would have for sure grabbed one


Looking back over things it was around October 2016 that BA joined the 18 so maybe they came out at the same time, some more limited in release than others.

This yellow 8.25 version came from an industry person who would have had first dibs on it, so if not that many were made, I could see it never being seen by everyone at the time.

I can't find any catalogs from that time online, although I do have everything archived somewhere on a hard drive, so might have a look if I have time later.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on August 30, 2022, 06:25:08 PM
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I had two of the 8.6’s
I don’t remember them making a 8.25 at first because I would have for sure grabbed one
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Looking back over things it was around October 2016 that BA joined the 18 so maybe they came out at the same time, some more limited in release than others.

This yellow 8.25 version came from an industry person who would have had first dibs on it, so if not that many were made, I could see it never being seen by everyone at the time.

I can't find any catalogs from that time online, although I do have everything archived somewhere on a hard drive, so might have a look if I have time later.

8.25 was first BA that hit my local shop when it dropped.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: 256 Ply on September 04, 2022, 02:19:02 PM
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on September 04, 2022, 02:21:27 PM
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Shit. That 8.5” is short as hell
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on September 04, 2022, 02:55:52 PM
I will never understand why bbs 8.38s almost always has a longer wb than 8.5s. Also I’m ready for the short wb love affair to end. I don’t want to have to have my knees touch while skating my preferred width.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 04, 2022, 03:15:38 PM
I will never understand why bbs 8.38s almost always has a longer wb than 8.5s. Also I’m ready for the short wb love affair to end. I don’t want to have to have my knees touch while skating my preferred width.

Yup.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 04, 2022, 03:29:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EbFS52c.jpg)

Well. This is a…let down.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skatebruh on September 04, 2022, 04:37:54 PM
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Shit. That 8.5” is short as hell
I need to try this choad board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gene_Harrogate on September 04, 2022, 05:58:06 PM
I do like that there will be a dlx 8.38 option with a shorter than 14.5 wheelbase.  That 8.5 just seems to short all around though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: camel filters on September 04, 2022, 07:49:40 PM
Maybe all these short boards are a ploy to sell their wb pushing ventures
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 04, 2022, 08:30:11 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/EbFS52c.jpg)

As a short dude, I'm kinda excited to try these. Wasn't what I was expecting at all though
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on September 04, 2022, 08:55:20 PM
Damn. That’s it? True fit is for short people? It’s good that they’re releasing boards for people who prefer short wheelbases as well. I need my stuff to be longer. Not really sure where this trend came from and why but I’m not feeling it. I guess they’re still releasing a whole bunch of boards with longer wheelbases so I still have options. Bummed they phased out the full shapes and are only releasing the full SEs now though.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FuzzGNU on September 04, 2022, 08:59:50 PM
Damn. That’s it? True fit is for short people? It’s good that they’re releasing boards for people who prefer short wheelbases as well. I need my stuff to be longer. Not really sure where this trend came from and why but I’m not feeling it. I guess they’re still releasing a whole bunch of boards with longer wheelbases so I still have options. Bummed they phased out the full shapes and are only releasing the full SEs now though.

Huh? Isn't all of Anti-Hero's main decks Fulls?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 04, 2022, 09:04:35 PM
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Damn. That’s it? True fit is for short people? It’s good that they’re releasing boards for people who prefer short wheelbases as well. I need my stuff to be longer. Not really sure where this trend came from and why but I’m not feeling it. I guess they’re still releasing a whole bunch of boards with longer wheelbases so I still have options. Bummed they phased out the full shapes and are only releasing the full SEs now though.
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Huh? Isn't all of Anti-Hero's main decks Fulls?

No.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on September 04, 2022, 09:44:36 PM
Maybe all these short boards are a ploy to sell their wb pushing ventures
yeah,as a venture rider this is neat
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 05, 2022, 01:26:24 AM
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Once upon a time wheelbases did all go down to about 14 and some even less, when ramp boards were drilled back to give a longer nose (from around 1990 onwards).

Nowdays I feel like we are spoilt for choice with pretty much everything, of all shapes, sizes, etc, but I realise I am happier on a 14.5 wb on my boards, usually 8.38 to 8.5 and up, but that is just me.

I do see a lot of shorter adults and kids riding boards that could be considered a little too big for them, especially more in the street / tech aspects of things, so it will be interesting to see how well these go and how they are marketed, what graphics are used, if there will be specific graphics for these like there were for the Real and AH shorter boards so far, or if they put out some with the same graphics as other boards.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 05, 2022, 01:41:27 AM
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In terms of the existing shorter boards (which are almost mid length by comparison to those really short new ones), there are the AH Misregitered eagles and the second graphic from the Real series, with this from the most recent catalog:

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https://www.realskateboards.com/summer-2022/

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-sum-22-ff-cat-09.png)


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2022/

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall22/ah-2022-falld1-catalog-06.jpg)



Even the "Real true mids" in the smallest boards they did a while back in 7.5 and 7.75 were a start to this as well


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d1-catalog-14.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 05, 2022, 04:11:56 AM
All this, and DLX still does not make a true 8.25/14.25 or a 8.5/14.5…which is kind of mind-boggling.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GBLange on September 05, 2022, 04:19:29 AM
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As a short dude, I'm kinda excited to try these. Wasn't what I was expecting at all though

me too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 05, 2022, 04:30:57 AM
All this, and DLX still does not make a true 8.25/14.25 or a 8.5/14.5…which is kind of mind-boggling.


People often ask about that.

My usual BBS 8.5 x 32.X with 14.5 wb as a transition board is so good on 149 Indy trucks and wider wheels, but I wonder if the usual DLX 8.5 x 32.25 with 14.38 wb just works better on Thunder or Venture trucks, as well as Indy easily enough too.  I have had quite a few of each of them, but more so now sticking with the 14.5 wb on everything I ride.

The common BBS 8.25 with 14.25 wb is not one I usually go for, but I have skated them when building boards for people and it does work well enough for a smaller more nimble option too, especially for kids stepping up from smaller boards and are not quite ready for the normal DLX 8.25 option.


Guessing more than anything it is to do with what the team like to ride and what they want really, as I think there are more team riders on your favourite setup size 8.25 DLX board than any other and they prefer that one.  Some others are on the shorter versions like the 8.12s or 8.28s, some even on the longer versions like the 8.38 too.

Have you hit them up and asked about the sizes?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 05, 2022, 08:07:09 AM
I think they might have just designed the shapes at different times or something. The DLX 8.5 is actually an 8.38 and 14.2 so it's sorta an anomaly if you look at how the 8.25-8.5 scale if you consider some of the other 8.5 molds such as the Full that Van Vark uses sometimes.

Honestly I like that they don't make an 8.25x14.25 because so many brands do. 14.38 isn't much bigger and it's great that as a taller rider that still likes a more nimble feeling board I can get an 8.25 (that actually measures 8.38). Personally the 8.38 14.5 feels pretty nimble still so I'm not mad about it although a 8.38x14.38 from other brands only leaves me with generic BBS or Crail shapes.

What I wish DLX is make some of the shapes across all brands. Id love to try the Real 8.38 Full SE but don't always want their graphics and my shop never seems to get them. I'm sure someone on Krooked or AH wouldn't mind a pro model one in their name since they all ride heat transfers on their own shapes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 05, 2022, 11:01:44 AM

Have you hit them up and asked about the sizes?

Nope. And I never would. Why? Because the 8.25/14.38 is the best deck skateboarding has ever produced, and I don’t really care about anything else. :)

That said, 8.25/14.25 is such a “standard” I’m just surprised they don’t make a proper one, esp. considering they seem to be the company that wants to make something for everyone. Same with 8.5/14.5. Those are like the ONLY two variables they do NOT have covered, and I’d be curious to hear their reasoning for not making them.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skatebruh on September 05, 2022, 11:57:09 AM
The 8.25 Full SE has a 14.25 wheelbase so you could always go for that if you're picky about wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 05, 2022, 01:08:17 PM
The 8.25 Full SE has a 14.25 wheelbase so you could always go for that if you're picky about wheelbase.

Sure. They make that SE, but straight-up standard 8.25/14.25 is not part of their offerings. That is odd.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 05, 2022, 01:36:34 PM
And their 8.06 is 14.38. The whole purpose of that shape is to put high selling riders names on it, none of them ride it, so make it 14.1 or something for the smaller kids that do. It's so fucking pinner and I like toothpick shaped decks and it blows my mind a bit.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 05, 2022, 01:56:21 PM
And their 8.06 is 14.38. The whole purpose of that shape is to put high selling riders names on it, none of them ride it, so make it 14.1 or something for the smaller kids that do. It's so fucking pinner and I like toothpick shaped decks and it blows my mind a bit.

Cromer, Zion, and I think Pfanner ride the 8.06 shapes. I like the 14.38 WB, gives you the advantages of a smaller deck without sacrificing stability imo and let's be real, the kids aren't going to know the difference between 14.1 and 14.38.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on September 05, 2022, 02:56:13 PM
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Well. This is a…let down.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 05, 2022, 04:23:22 PM
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And their 8.06 is 14.38. The whole purpose of that shape is to put high selling riders names on it, none of them ride it, so make it 14.1 or something for the smaller kids that do. It's so fucking pinner and I like toothpick shaped decks and it blows my mind a bit.
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Cromer, Zion, and I think Pfanner ride the 8.06 shapes. I like the 14.38 WB, gives you the advantages of a smaller deck without sacrificing stability imo and let's be real, the kids aren't going to know the difference between 14.1 and 14.38.

No they don't. Pfanner rides an 8.5 (he's said as much in interviews), Cromer rides 8.125 (I asked him, dunno about Zion. Someone very high up at DLX told me that most team riders have a preferred size and they send them heat transfers of that size with their and other graphics. Some dudes even have the stickers from their other sponsors in the transfer.

This same individual noted that they arrange a drop's shapes by best selling and what pro has been coming up with sales and footage. Baker does the same supposedly.
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Post by: Sedition on September 05, 2022, 04:28:53 PM
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And their 8.06 is 14.38. The whole purpose of that shape is to put high selling riders names on it, none of them ride it, so make it 14.1 or something for the smaller kids that do. It's so fucking pinner and I like toothpick shaped decks and it blows my mind a bit.
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Cromer, Zion, and I think Pfanner ride the 8.06 shapes. I like the 14.38 WB, gives you the advantages of a smaller deck without sacrificing stability imo and let's be real, the kids aren't going to know the difference between 14.1 and 14.38.
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No they don't. Pfanner rides an 8.5 (he's said as much in interviews), Cromer rides 8.125 (I asked him, dunno about Zion. Someone very high up at DLX told me that most team riders have a preferred size and they send them heat transfers of that size with their and other graphics. Some dudes even have the stickers from their other sponsors in the transfer.

This same individual noted that they arrange a drop's shapes by best selling and what pro has been coming up with sales and footage. Baker does the same supposedly.

Case in point: there is no way Wilkins rides the 8.25/8.5 shapes he’s got graphics out on…
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Urtripping on September 05, 2022, 04:39:58 PM
8.5 with sub 14 wheelbase is gonna be great for smaller skaters who like wide shit. I've always been a small dude, and I've never had great pop or ability to form certain tricks because my board felt way too big. That is, until I discovered boards with short wheelbases... Now I can get in on trash can ollie sessions and can 360 flip, and I really do attribute a lot of that to riding short wheelbases. There are so many younger and just generally smaller skaters (male and female) that will benefit from those True to Fit molds.

There are plenty of other options from DLX. Honestly a bit weird people feel "let down" by their selection when there is so much to choose from already for the average skater. Sorry it didn't turn out that they'd make any board size/shape you custom ordered lmao... there are fine woodworkers out there that will do that for ye, for a fee.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 05, 2022, 04:52:14 PM
Fun fact Kaders old big boi shapes were all on a 14". Source: BBS employee as they dropped the same shape off at a shop.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 05, 2022, 05:34:16 PM
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Nope. And I never would. Why? Because the 8.25/14.38 is the best deck skateboarding has ever produced, and I don’t really care about anything else. :)

That said, 8.25/14.25 is such a “standard” I’m just surprised they don’t make a proper one, esp. considering they seem to be the company that wants to make something for everyone. Same with 8.5/14.5. Those are like the ONLY two variables they do NOT have covered, and I’d be curious to hear their reasoning for not making them.


Ha yeah, I don't question what they make and just take what I like from whatever is there, along with the other BBS shapes I prefer and just blank whatever graphic is on them.



8.5 with sub 14 wheelbase is gonna be great for smaller skaters who like wide shit. I've always been a small dude, and I've never had great pop or ability to form certain tricks because my board felt way too big. That is, until I discovered boards with short wheelbases... Now I can get in on trash can ollie sessions and can 360 flip, and I really do attribute a lot of that to riding short wheelbases. There are so many younger and just generally smaller skaters (male and female) that will benefit from those True to Fit molds.

There are plenty of other options from DLX. Honestly a bit weird people feel "let down" by their selection when there is so much to choose from already for the average skater. Sorry it didn't turn out that they'd make any board size/shape you custom ordered lmao... there are fine woodworkers out there that will do that for ye, for a fee.


For sure.

They really do have pretty much everything covered now.  Some might say they have too many options, but I think people can buy what they want and that should work.  Hopefully less thought of which graphic kids want and more thought as to which shape works best for them, but that might be hoping for too much.

Goodness knows it took a long, long time for me to work out exactly what I wanted, but it was more just whatever felt good and so I would get more of them.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Urtripping on September 05, 2022, 05:50:53 PM
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Goodness knows it took a long, long time for me to work out exactly what I wanted, but it was more just whatever felt good and so I would get more of them.

@Mbrimson88 I just thank SLAP and the people here like you who spread the good word, that's how I found what works for me
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 05, 2022, 09:24:48 PM
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And their 8.06 is 14.38. The whole purpose of that shape is to put high selling riders names on it, none of them ride it, so make it 14.1 or something for the smaller kids that do. It's so fucking pinner and I like toothpick shaped decks and it blows my mind a bit.
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Cromer, Zion, and I think Pfanner ride the 8.06 shapes. I like the 14.38 WB, gives you the advantages of a smaller deck without sacrificing stability imo and let's be real, the kids aren't going to know the difference between 14.1 and 14.38.
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No they don't. Pfanner rides an 8.5 (he's said as much in interviews), Cromer rides 8.125 (I asked him, dunno about Zion. Someone very high up at DLX told me that most team riders have a preferred size and they send them heat transfers of that size with their and other graphics. Some dudes even have the stickers from their other sponsors in the transfer.

This same individual noted that they arrange a drop's shapes by best selling and what pro has been coming up with sales and footage. Baker does the same supposedly.

Didn't know Pfanner ride an 8.5, I thought I saw him on a smaller brown eagle deck but that could have been super old footage. Cromer said he rides an 8.06 with thunder 147s, there's a ss in the 8.0 thread from a DM. When did you ask him?

I believe there's a YT video from Red Bull or similar where Zion goes over his setup and pretty sure he said 8.06 with some variation of Indy 139s. I'll add the video here if I can find it but I get the feeling most people don't give a shit about Zion lol
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 05, 2022, 10:09:44 PM
I asked him prob a month or two ago.

Pfanner interview from 2016 where he makes it sound like he doesn't switch: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/stoke-levels-rising-chris-pfanner-interview/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 05, 2022, 10:21:12 PM
I asked him prob a month or two ago.

Pfanner interview from 2016 where he makes it sound like he doesn't switch: https://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/stoke-levels-rising-chris-pfanner-interview/

Sick thanks for confirming. Pretty sure the DM I'm referring to is older than that so 8.125 it is.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 06, 2022, 12:58:12 AM
Just to clarify, Chris P. says 8.25 in that interview, not 8.5.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Big Baby Jesus on September 06, 2022, 03:52:58 AM
I wish DLX would do more 8.28’s with less shitty graphics. The only decks I can find online are the cathedral series.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mamba on September 06, 2022, 04:07:14 AM
I wish DLX would do more 8.28’s with less shitty graphics. The only decks I can find online are the cathedral series.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skatebruh on September 06, 2022, 06:53:47 AM
I bought the momloveart guest artist deck because I liked the art. Hopefully, they will do more guest artists.

I also think Krooked has great art but I can understand if you don't like it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: IpathCats on September 06, 2022, 07:10:44 AM
just more options with 14.5+ WB. Love the 8.38 with the 14.5, twins are nice too, but i think im leaning into the 8.38 lately, jus slightly bigger in every dimension. perfect for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 06, 2022, 07:17:24 AM
The local shop told me apparently people collect the cathedral series. I didn't believe him until a person that didn't seem to skate walked in and bought both from the new drop.

And I was wrong on Pfanner misremembered that. Did notice in the new Vans Europe vid he rides a navy eagle a lot.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 06, 2022, 07:55:57 AM
I wish DLX would do more 8.28’s with less shitty graphics. The only decks I can find online are the cathedral series.


That's the 8.28 x 31.7 with 14.12 wb board?

Trying to think what options there are, but found these on a quick search:

Real - Harry Lintel and Mason Silva boards, mostly the cathedral graphic as said, but there still seemed like quite a few older graphics around from both of those guys, same shape, etc.

Krooked - Gerwer guest deck (pretty much sold out everywhere, but there still seemed like one or two around)

Antihero - nothing recent.


I can understand from what I saw how you might not be so keen on what is out there, both from current and past drops.


Guessing if you want that particular shape, you don't have a lot of options, besides blanking it or painting over it / stickering it up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 23, 2022, 04:43:10 PM

Real Fall 2022 is up.

An interesting one is the Kyle Walker mellow mold slick board.

Not that I need a slick, but if this is the same mold of a few of the 8.38 boards I have had over the last few years, they were almost too mellow for me, which is weird as I like mellow kicks.

It will probably be a while before these even get to Australia, but if anyone else gets to stand on one, I would be interested to hear what they think.


https://realskateboards.com/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-fall-22-d1-09.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on September 24, 2022, 08:42:44 AM

Real Fall 2022 is up.

An interesting one is the Kyle Walker mellow mold slick board.

Not that I need a slick, but if this is the same mold of a few of the 8.38 boards I have had over the last few years, they were almost too mellow for me, which is weird as I like mellow kicks.

It will probably be a while before these even get to Australia, but if anyone else gets to stand on one, I would be interested to hear what they think.


https://realskateboards.com/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-fall-22-d1-09.png)

that silva 8.06 is just the eagle with a diff graphic, yeah?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 24, 2022, 02:28:40 PM
That 8.38 mellow mold is identical to the other DLX 8.38s my locals had.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 24, 2022, 11:38:45 PM
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The normal 8.38 is just that - normal BBS concave, whereas the mellow mold is a specifically flatter board.

You can contact DLX yourself to check if you want.


Of the fifty plus, yes actually more than fifty of the DLX 8.38 decks I have had pass through my hands, with half of those I skated myself, there have been three that are definitely the Kyle Walker "mellow mold" and all three of those were way flatter than the nomal boards in every way.  I still have one, unskated and most likely will never skate it, even though I like mellow, this thing is so flat it is ridiculous. 

Comparing it to a box of other DLX 8.38 that it is in with, it is so easy to see the differences, example being the angle of the kicks is only about 15 degrees, normal boards are between 19 and 22, down to about 17 to 18 when flattened to my liking but anything lower than that feels like your foot is just going to fall off the end, if that is any indication for people who like numbers, but if there are still any doubts, I can go take some pics again for show and tell.


If I could also give the mellow mold a number, it would probably be about VIII or IX when compared to the usual I, II, III or IV if that is a different indicator with the press numbers too, so yes being about 8 or 9 is super mellow.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 25, 2022, 02:16:42 PM
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The normal 8.38 is just that - normal BBS concave, whereas the mellow mold is a specifically flatter board.

You can contact DLX yourself to check if you want.


Of the fifty plus, yes actually more than fifty of the DLX 8.38 decks I have had pass through my hands, with half of those I skated myself, there have been three that are definitely the Kyle Walker "mellow mold" and all three of those were way flatter than the nomal boards in every way.  I still have one, unskated and most likely will never skate it, even though I like mellow, this thing is so flat it is ridiculous. 

Comparing it to a box of other DLX 8.38 that it is in with, it is so easy to see the differences, example being the angle of the kicks is only about 15 degrees, normal boards are between 19 and 22, down to about 17 to 18 when flattened to my liking but anything lower than that feels like your foot is just going to fall off the end, if that is any indication for people who like numbers, but if there are still any doubts, I can go take some pics again for show and tell.


If I could also give the mellow mold a number, it would probably be about VIII or IX when compared to the usual I, II, III or IV if that is a different indicator with the press numbers too, so yes being about 8 or 9 is super mellow.

I put the mellow mold on top of an 8.38 anti hero II and they had the exact same kick steepness and concave. I then grabbed another anti hero 8.38 and again- same.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 25, 2022, 04:06:52 PM
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The normal 8.38 is just that - normal BBS concave, whereas the mellow mold is a specifically flatter board.

You can contact DLX yourself to check if you want.


Of the fifty plus, yes actually more than fifty of the DLX 8.38 decks I have had pass through my hands, with half of those I skated myself, there have been three that are definitely the Kyle Walker "mellow mold" and all three of those were way flatter than the nomal boards in every way.  I still have one, unskated and most likely will never skate it, even though I like mellow, this thing is so flat it is ridiculous. 

Comparing it to a box of other DLX 8.38 that it is in with, it is so easy to see the differences, example being the angle of the kicks is only about 15 degrees, normal boards are between 19 and 22, down to about 17 to 18 when flattened to my liking but anything lower than that feels like your foot is just going to fall off the end, if that is any indication for people who like numbers, but if there are still any doubts, I can go take some pics again for show and tell.


If I could also give the mellow mold a number, it would probably be about VIII or IX when compared to the usual I, II, III or IV if that is a different indicator with the press numbers too, so yes being about 8 or 9 is super mellow.
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I put the mellow mold on top of an 8.38 anti hero II and they had the exact same kick steepness and concave. I then grabbed another anti hero 8.38 and again- same.


They already had a Kyle Walker slick in the store you went into???

What store is that?


* Edit:  I forget that the Real catalog is super late, so I just saw half a dozen shops already have that board in stock.


Also is it all natural ply?

Thought that might be a bit weird looking, or I might be thinking of a different board.


Found this and it is stained top at least.

https://shop.ccs.com/products/real-kyle-bonsai-slick-skateboard-deck-8-38


https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0519/1388/3831/products/888560279810-2_69442251-f10f-4dd6-acd1-18b0a2d323a4.jpg


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 25, 2022, 04:09:02 PM
Slappy's Garage in San Diego. That drop has been in stores for like 6-8 weeks now. The new Krooked one just arrived. I went back to get the Kyle Walker deck and it was sold out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 25, 2022, 04:17:57 PM
Yeah it is a funny one.

I do think the 8.38 boards are done on a more mellow mold than other boards to start with, or at least quite a few I have that are stamped I are more mellow than other (like 8.25 or 8.5 boards I have stamped IV) but that could also be something to do with mixing things up in the woodshop, but who knows really.


Either way it is curious, because some of these boards that are super flat I would have been pissed if I had ordered that board from a shop, got it and then thought this is so flat I can't even ride it, which is what I did with the first one that came in one shipment when I had the shop.  I skated it for a day then passed it on to someone else.

Second one sat on the shelf for so long until someone liked the graphic (so no idea about concaves or the usual madness that goes through my head) and the third one I just kept when the shop closed.

I still have a couple of boxes of 8.38s which for the most part are IVs and IIIs but some are IIs and Is as well.


I will take some pics anyway, cause it is interesting to see how much difference there is between these ones.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 25, 2022, 04:38:05 PM
Oh they are more mellow and tapered for sure. It's kinda weird compared to other DLX shapes like that "8.5" everyone loves is shorter but has bigger kicks and the 8.25 is way more full. They tend to be about the same as the Bakers, which I like a lot at the beginning but by the end the pop isn't great for sure.

I dunno what's up with DLX lately- the shops down here all had that Real drop before any online sites but then didn't get any DLX for like a month or more and when they did it wasn't very much. Same with wheels too like they only got a single shape, but then every shop up North seems to get full lineups all at once.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 25, 2022, 05:08:15 PM
Has there been any other updates with the true fit molds in the past few weeks?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 25, 2022, 08:50:13 PM
Has there been any other updates with the true fit molds in the past few weeks?


My understanding was that post from someone was from the as yet unreleased catalog from DLX, so there will be a whole lot more info coming out closer to when all those boards actually make it out in the next drop (late 2022), or the next next catalog drops, which would be first or second drop of 2023.

Seems like someone always leaks pics and info here or there, but most people in the industry / skate shops or whoever would have seen the full catalog if they are still on the mailing list.

A certain somebody I know said there are some amazing things coming out, but best to wait and see soon enough.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 26, 2022, 07:06:43 AM
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More just for curiosity than anything else.

Here's the Real 8.38 mellow mold board, on the bottom, against another Real 8.38 and two Antihero 8.38 olive eagles.

All four of them are the same shape and dimensions, just the bottom one is so much flatter throughout.



(https://i.ibb.co/m0b6Nn1/Real-mellow-concave-01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T1YmWQp)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 26, 2022, 07:08:21 AM
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More just for curiosity than anything else.

Here's the Real 8.38 mellow mold board, on the bottom, against another Real 8.38 and two Antihero 8.38 olive eagles.

All four of them are the same shape and dimensions, just the bottom one is so much flatter throughout.



(https://i.ibb.co/m0b6Nn1/Real-mellow-concave-01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T1YmWQp)

Whoa.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 26, 2022, 07:57:03 AM
Recently in the shop I saw a II that was like the bottom and III that were the others. Like reverse of what you'd expect. Are all those boards from the same run? Maybe the one I saw was a pure anomaly, but they have another Kyle Walker in there that's similar. I don't like steep decks so I always check kicks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 26, 2022, 09:44:34 PM
Recently in the shop I saw a II that was like the bottom and III that were the others. Like reverse of what you'd expect. Are all those boards from the same run? Maybe the one I saw was a pure anomaly, but they have another Kyle Walker in there that's similar. I don't like steep decks so I always check kicks.


I definitely have seen some that are maybe from mellow molds and others from normal or steeper molds, example all in these 8.38 boards, a couple of teal topped boards that both had stamped  "I" on them were more mellow than anything else and I love them.

Chances are they were the top stack on that mellow mold and the mellow board I got as per the pic above, which is a "IV" is definitely the bottom of the mellow mold stack, which would explain why that one was so much more mellow than the normal molds "IV" boards.

I was a bit of a pain and always asked for the "IV" from any of the boards I would order, if no "IV", then any "III" and so on, but while in some stores after my own shop closed, standing on those other teal tops that were stamped with a "I" and I was just thinking "This is perfect" so didn't care how much it cost and was stoked to get a board that was just right for exactly how I wanted it.

Found a couple of other since, all teal tops maybe from the same run, couple of different graphics all in 8.38 size.

I am probably such a painful customer when I go into shops as I like to stand on any and every board that catches my eye, but most places have a good carpet mat or something to stand on, so not a worry there.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on September 28, 2022, 08:01:43 PM
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Recently in the shop I saw a II that was like the bottom and III that were the others. Like reverse of what you'd expect. Are all those boards from the same run? Maybe the one I saw was a pure anomaly, but they have another Kyle Walker in there that's similar. I don't like steep decks so I always check kicks.
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I definitely have seen some that are maybe from mellow molds and others from normal or steeper molds, example all in these 8.38 boards, a couple of teal topped boards that both had stamped  "I" on them were more mellow than anything else and I love them.

Chances are they were the top stack on that mellow mold and the mellow board I got as per the pic above, which is a "IV" is definitely the bottom of the mellow mold stack, which would explain why that one was so much more mellow than the normal molds "IV" boards.

I was a bit of a pain and always asked for the "IV" from any of the boards I would order, if no "IV", then any "III" and so on, but while in some stores after my own shop closed, standing on those other teal tops that were stamped with a "I" and I was just thinking "This is perfect" so didn't care how much it cost and was stoked to get a board that was just right for exactly how I wanted it.

Found a couple of other since, all teal tops maybe from the same run, couple of different graphics all in 8.38 size.

I am probably such a painful customer when I go into shops as I like to stand on any and every board that catches my eye, but most places have a good carpet mat or something to stand on, so not a worry there.



This is where the single press should come into play, if you are making a specialty concave, it should be consistent, now, if you want that mold, you have to decide mellow? not mellow? sort of mellow?

Just set up a Hause 8.25 Full SE (it's a III), really looking forward to riding it; it's been years since I touched that shape...and still measures 8.3" (not 8.25 or 8.35/.75 etc). Would have preferred a I or II but w/e, close enough to the Manderson II I have setup...the shapes are not that far off if say, the Manderson didn't drop that often.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on September 29, 2022, 08:09:12 PM
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Recently in the shop I saw a II that was like the bottom and III that were the others. Like reverse of what you'd expect. Are all those boards from the same run? Maybe the one I saw was a pure anomaly, but they have another Kyle Walker in there that's similar. I don't like steep decks so I always check kicks.
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I definitely have seen some that are maybe from mellow molds and others from normal or steeper molds, example all in these 8.38 boards, a couple of teal topped boards that both had stamped  "I" on them were more mellow than anything else and I love them.

Chances are they were the top stack on that mellow mold and the mellow board I got as per the pic above, which is a "IV" is definitely the bottom of the mellow mold stack, which would explain why that one was so much more mellow than the normal molds "IV" boards.

I was a bit of a pain and always asked for the "IV" from any of the boards I would order, if no "IV", then any "III" and so on, but while in some stores after my own shop closed, standing on those other teal tops that were stamped with a "I" and I was just thinking "This is perfect" so didn't care how much it cost and was stoked to get a board that was just right for exactly how I wanted it.

Found a couple of other since, all teal tops maybe from the same run, couple of different graphics all in 8.38 size.

I am probably such a painful customer when I go into shops as I like to stand on any and every board that catches my eye, but most places have a good carpet mat or something to stand on, so not a worry there.


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This is where the single press should come into play, if you are making a specialty concave, it should be consistent, now, if you want that mold, you have to decide mellow? not mellow? sort of mellow?

Just set up a Hause 8.25 Full SE (it's a III), really looking forward to riding it; it's been years since I touched that shape...and still measures 8.3" (not 8.25 or 8.35/.75 etc). Would have preferred a I or II but w/e, close enough to the Manderson II I have setup...the shapes are not that far off if say, the Manderson didn't drop that often.

Probably a case of most skaters not giving a shit and even the ones that do will still get a deck that comes close to their preference instead of waiting or scouring other shops. Idk much about deck presses, is pressing 4 at a time more economical than single press? Would switching to single press up deck prices?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 29, 2022, 08:24:52 PM
It's been said many times and at some point by a DLX employee, the shape dimensions are more unique labels than actual measurements. I got lucky since I skated the 8.25, which is an 8.38 and it put me onto bigger boards. What's kind of annoying is that you start mixing different wheelbases and the shapes completely change feel in weird increments. The Navy 8.5 Eagle shape feels smaller than an 8.38 or any of the full SE that are <= 8.5. And then they do shapes like the SE which they seem to not consistently release and it's kind of a cluster fuck to make your way through all the shapes and find one you really like. They already have specific shape labels just call it something unique and put the real measurements.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 30, 2022, 03:02:14 AM
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Recently in the shop I saw a II that was like the bottom and III that were the others. Like reverse of what you'd expect. Are all those boards from the same run? Maybe the one I saw was a pure anomaly, but they have another Kyle Walker in there that's similar. I don't like steep decks so I always check kicks.
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I definitely have seen some that are maybe from mellow molds and others from normal or steeper molds, example all in these 8.38 boards, a couple of teal topped boards that both had stamped  "I" on them were more mellow than anything else and I love them.

Chances are they were the top stack on that mellow mold and the mellow board I got as per the pic above, which is a "IV" is definitely the bottom of the mellow mold stack, which would explain why that one was so much more mellow than the normal molds "IV" boards.

I was a bit of a pain and always asked for the "IV" from any of the boards I would order, if no "IV", then any "III" and so on, but while in some stores after my own shop closed, standing on those other teal tops that were stamped with a "I" and I was just thinking "This is perfect" so didn't care how much it cost and was stoked to get a board that was just right for exactly how I wanted it.

Found a couple of other since, all teal tops maybe from the same run, couple of different graphics all in 8.38 size.

I am probably such a painful customer when I go into shops as I like to stand on any and every board that catches my eye, but most places have a good carpet mat or something to stand on, so not a worry there.


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This is where the single press should come into play, if you are making a specialty concave, it should be consistent, now, if you want that mold, you have to decide mellow? not mellow? sort of mellow?

Just set up a Hause 8.25 Full SE (it's a III), really looking forward to riding it; it's been years since I touched that shape...and still measures 8.3" (not 8.25 or 8.35/.75 etc). Would have preferred a I or II but w/e, close enough to the Manderson II I have setup...the shapes are not that far off if say, the Manderson didn't drop that often.
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Probably a case of most skaters not giving a shit and even the ones that do will still get a deck that comes close to their preference instead of waiting or scouring other shops. Idk much about deck presses, is pressing 4 at a time more economical than single press? Would switching to single press up deck prices?


I could be wrong, but if BBS and PS Stix (who both use four per press method) went to single board pressings, production would be quartered, so an output of 25,000 decks instead of 100,000 for the same time, expenses, employee wages, etc which would make them prohibitive in price for the current model of business.

Really at the end of the day, I don't have an issue with which ever one I get in the press, as per the four 8.38 decks I just got recently, which oddly enough are one of each, a I, a II, a III and a IV.  They do fit well into each other so I am going to need to park on the I for longer than I would for the IV, but they will all end up about the same angle of kicks when I am done with that process.  The sideways concave might be a bit more on some, so I would use the "I" more for ramp / transition and the "IV" more for street stuff.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 30, 2022, 06:49:59 AM
How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: schralp pal on September 30, 2022, 07:32:24 AM
How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?

Huge factories and cheap(er) labor.

Does anybody skate that AH 8.62 with 14.75 wb for their everyday setup? I’m on a 14.6 wb right now and loving it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 30, 2022, 02:53:27 PM
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How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?
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Huge factories and cheap(er) labor.

Does anybody skate that AH 8.62 with 14.75 wb for their everyday setup? I’m on a 14.6 wb right now and loving it.


Yeah the labor costs in China are so minimal compared even to Mexico that it was a no brainer for companies to move production over there, from as early as they could.

Even with shipping containers sending wood over and bringing boards back, it still worked out way cheaper.



Although I have one 8.62 set up, it is not my regular rider, but yes the 14.75 wb is so good for people who want that little bit more stability, or are taller, or those guys who skate vert or big bowl.

Couldn't see it on Venture or Thunder, but most people who skate it (myself included) ride it with Indy 159s and it works well.  Mine currently has Classic 58mm wheels on it as it was more a big transition board, but they still work well for everything and have a straighter shape than the 8.75 too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kneesles on September 30, 2022, 03:18:30 PM
How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?

In china they do 5+ decks per press, but they make their molds different. They have similar top and bottom molds to their presses, with separate aluminum molds with both top and bottom shapes each that go in between the decks in the stack. This is how they can press just as many or more decks with great consistency and with a minimal amount of extra labor. The cost to upgrade the current presses used in America to fit this production model might cost to much for them to modernize since they are likely using the same presses they have had for years and it also costs more to make each set of Molds.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on September 30, 2022, 06:21:44 PM
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How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?
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In china they do 5+ decks per press, but they make their molds different. They have similar top and bottom molds to their presses, with separate aluminum molds with both top and bottom shapes each that go in between the decks in the stack. This is how they can press just as many or more decks with great consistency and with a minimal amount of extra labor. The cost to upgrade the current presses used in America to fit this production model might cost to much for them to modernize since they are likely using the same presses they have had for years and it also costs more to make each set of Molds.

https://youtu.be/TbkLpl_jnuo?t=263 (straight to the mold discussion)

https://youtu.be/TbkLpl_jnuo


I could be wrong, but if BBS and PS Stix (who both use four per press method) went to single board pressings, production would be quartered, so an output of 25,000 decks instead of 100,000 for the same time, expenses, employee wages, etc which would make them prohibitive in price for the current model of business.


No doubt; their volume turn out would be crippled. They'd have to bring in the new presses and run them until they could fully switch over.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 01, 2022, 01:44:59 AM
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How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?
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In china they do 5+ decks per press, but they make their molds different. They have similar top and bottom molds to their presses, with separate aluminum molds with both top and bottom shapes each that go in between the decks in the stack. This is how they can press just as many or more decks with great consistency and with a minimal amount of extra labor. The cost to upgrade the current presses used in America to fit this production model might cost to much for them to modernize since they are likely using the same presses they have had for years and it also costs more to make each set of Molds.


Some have up to nine decks at a time in single press systems, whereas BBS and others have single press systems that take four boards.  To change all this would be more trouble than it is worth for those existing woodshops, but for new woodshops, it is an option to do something different for sure.

Example, this one in China (sorry for the annoying video though)


https://www.instagram.com/p/CaLoXrtllme/


Compared to BBS


https://www.instagram.com/p/BM4pPC-gsgE/

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 01, 2022, 01:48:59 AM




I always enjoyed watching that video, as it had so much good info and explained so much about how boards are made.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: schralp pal on October 01, 2022, 06:08:02 AM
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How do the Chinese brands manage single press and such huge production?
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Huge factories and cheap(er) labor.

Does anybody skate that AH 8.62 with 14.75 wb for their everyday setup? I’m on a 14.6 wb right now and loving it.
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Yeah the labor costs in China are so minimal compared even to Mexico that it was a no brainer for companies to move production over there, from as early as they could.

Even with shipping containers sending wood over and bringing boards back, it still worked out way cheaper.



Although I have one 8.62 set up, it is not my regular rider, but yes the 14.75 wb is so good for people who want that little bit more stability, or are taller, or those guys who skate vert or big bowl.

Couldn't see it on Venture or Thunder, but most people who skate it (myself included) ride it with Indy 159s and it works well.  Mine currently has Classic 58mm wheels on it as it was more a big transition board, but they still work well for everything and have a straighter shape than the 8.75 too.

Thanks, Yeah I ride 159s, but I don’t usually skate transition over 5ft. Tempting still because  I rarely rocket tricks on longer wb boards. Wonder if I will be able to tell the difference between 14.6 and 14.75. I notice hopping on a ledge backside with a longer wb takes is harder or I need to pop earlier.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 01, 2022, 07:56:24 AM
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https://youtu.be/TbkLpl_jnuo?t=263
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I always enjoyed watching that video, as it had so much good info and explained so much about how boards are made.



Yea, def a good one DSM vid explains a lot.

Here's an older BBS one.

https://youtu.be/k3VLKzOGD3I
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on October 04, 2022, 12:09:55 PM
Maybe this isn’t the best place for this but I think it’s better here than questions that don’t deserve their own thread:
Has anyone tried the 8.4 14.25 Anti Hero shape with Thunder 148’s? I know theoretically it will work because it’s within a quarter of an inch but I’d just like to hear from anyone who rode these two together. I just picked up the 8.4 and my shop is out of Thunder 149 of any style.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 04, 2022, 04:47:24 PM
Maybe this isn’t the best place for this but I think it’s better here than questions that don’t deserve their own thread:
Has anyone tried the 8.4 14.25 Anti Hero shape with Thunder 148’s? I know theoretically it will work because it’s within a quarter of an inch but I’d just like to hear from anyone who rode these two together. I just picked up the 8.4 and my shop is out of Thunder 149 of any style.


I really liked the 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb before I moved up to longer boards.

Not that exact setup with Thunder 148s, but I would say yes to the deck and to Thunder trucks (I had 149s on it but I like wider trucks on anything) or others who have 8.25 trucks on that board and said it works well for them.

If you were worried about the trucks not being wide enough, two or even three washers on the inside, none on the outside of each wheel and that should give you a little more truck width to board, but yes that size and shape works for quite a few people, who want their deck to sit just a little wider than their wheels.

That shape has nice long kicks too, which work well for me with the Thunder or Venture truck geometry.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crabby_Bastard on October 04, 2022, 11:05:32 PM
Maybe this isn’t the best place for this but I think it’s better here than questions that don’t deserve their own thread:
Has anyone tried the 8.4 14.25 Anti Hero shape with Thunder 148’s? I know theoretically it will work because it’s within a quarter of an inch but I’d just like to hear from anyone who rode these two together. I just picked up the 8.4 and my shop is out of Thunder 149 of any style.

Yes, I have tried it. It is a good combo, although I prefer the DLX 8.5 14.25 with 148s.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on October 05, 2022, 03:17:26 PM
Thanks for the replies folks. I think I’m gonna try it out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 05, 2022, 04:44:25 PM
Anyone ever find something close to the Manderson but with a 14.3x WB (and preferably 32” or under)?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: europa1991 on October 06, 2022, 03:11:03 PM
Anyone ever find something close to the Manderson but with a 14.3x WB (and preferably 32” or under)?
Frog makes one but I’m pretty sure the wheelbase is 14.25. Some of the 8.38 shapes they have are 14.38 tho.  Here’s one’s that’s on sale too
https://www.unionskates.com/shop/p/frog-toast
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 06, 2022, 03:34:50 PM
That shape is the BBS generic shape, not like the Manderson. The Mando has a pretty large nose and square kicks and I'm unaware of any other shape that is approximately those dimensions at least on BBS wood. Maybe a mellow Quasi, but those are PS and have a smaller tail.

I did see a Baker Kader 8.38 B2 last week that was 14.38 and probably decently close. It looked mildly more square than my normal BBS generic 8.38 go-to and isn't actually much if at all steeper. There were some Deathwish shapes in the same stack that looked less pointy than Baker so maybe one of theirs is worth looking into.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 06, 2022, 09:03:42 PM
That shape is the BBS generic shape, not like the Manderson. The Mando has a pretty large nose and square kicks and I'm unaware of any other shape that is approximately those dimensions at least on BBS wood. Maybe a mellow Quasi, but those are PS and have a smaller tail.

I did see a Baker Kader 8.38 B2 last week that was 14.38 and probably decently close. It looked mildly more square than my normal BBS generic 8.38 go-to and isn't actually much if at all steeper. There were some Deathwish shapes in the same stack that looked less pointy than Baker so maybe one of theirs is worth looking into.

I'm a fan of the B2 (oddly, I learned a lot of spine transfer stuff on two of them); all the bakers I see at that width or above are usually listed as 14.5" WB and you never know if you can trust them or not. Do you recall the graphic? Was it the furries (32.25" x 14.5" WB = no bueno).

https://holisticskateshop.com/products/baker-b2-kader-our-fury-friends-deck-8-3
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 06, 2022, 10:59:32 PM

The B2 board that I have is definitely long, 32.25 with 14.38 wb (not 14.5), same as @LebowskisRug said, but not at all as wide in the 8.38 / 8.375 size, which was more like 8.25 and a bit when compared to the other 8.38 boards I have, but I like the DLX 8.38 for almost being 8.5 anyway, so the width might be good for some people.

Just shave a bit off the nose and tail if you aren't a fan of longer kicks, or longer boards in general, especially the tail, as that thing was longer than most boards I compared it to.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 06, 2022, 11:12:25 PM
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That shape is the BBS generic shape, not like the Manderson. The Mando has a pretty large nose and square kicks and I'm unaware of any other shape that is approximately those dimensions at least on BBS wood. Maybe a mellow Quasi, but those are PS and have a smaller tail.

I did see a Baker Kader 8.38 B2 last week that was 14.38 and probably decently close. It looked mildly more square than my normal BBS generic 8.38 go-to and isn't actually much if at all steeper. There were some Deathwish shapes in the same stack that looked less pointy than Baker so maybe one of theirs is worth looking into.
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I'm a fan of the B2 (oddly, I learned a lot of spine transfer stuff on two of them); all the bakers I see at that width or above are usually listed as 14.5" WB and you never know if you can trust them or not. Do you recall the graphic? Was it the furries (32.25" x 14.5" WB = no bueno).

https://holisticskateshop.com/products/baker-b2-kader-our-fury-friends-deck-8-3

14.38. I almost got it so I put it on top of my current board. Id try it in the future for sure. And I don't like very steep decks. I think Casper skates this shape so hopefully I can get some of his boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on October 08, 2022, 01:30:56 PM
Already posted in the setup thread but here we go:

(https://i.ibb.co/SQY3dvB/0-FC18063-AAF7-4-CC8-90-D6-688-D40-EF1-ABD.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SQY3dvB)

Anti Hero 8.4/ 14.25/ 32 II in the stack
Thunder 148
I was worried I was going to need the 149 but so far it skates pretty nimble and the trucks are turning a little more sharp than before ( not a bad thing for Thunder). Also I broke out the tape measure and the dims are spot on with the sticker if anyone is curious.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 08, 2022, 08:22:50 PM
New Hotness

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjdSfHNrmGR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on October 11, 2022, 10:05:31 PM
Mis-Registered Eagle 8.25 https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/mis-registered-eagle-825-skateboard-deck/brown (https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/mis-registered-eagle-825-skateboard-deck/brown)

Width (in)8.25
Length (in)31.5
Wheelbase (in)14.0
Nose (in)6.875
Tail (in)6.625
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on October 12, 2022, 05:17:07 AM
Mis-Registered Eagle 8.25 https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/mis-registered-eagle-825-skateboard-deck/brown (https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/mis-registered-eagle-825-skateboard-deck/brown)

Width (in)8.25
Length (in)31.5
Wheelbase (in)14.0
Nose (in)6.875
Tail (in)6.625
Whoa.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on October 12, 2022, 08:08:26 PM
misregisted huffer next?
ill dare to dream
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on October 12, 2022, 08:28:57 PM
misregisted huffer next?
ill dare to dream


Ooooh that could be good... with a shorter WB like the others?

Best message DLX.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 12, 2022, 09:30:01 PM
Just curious for all the DLX junkies out there...what is your favorite and second favorite DLX shape?

Mine:

1st: 8.25/14.38
2nd: 8.75/14.62
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on October 12, 2022, 10:28:17 PM
Just curious for all the DLX junkies out there...what is your favorite and second favorite DLX shape?

Mine:

1st: 8.25/14.38
2nd: 8.75/14.62


Hands down the 8.28" x 31.7" x 14.12"
preferably on a 1 or 2 but I'll take what I can get.
I usually grab 2 boards at a time in case I can't find one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 12, 2022, 10:32:32 PM
I usually grab 2 boards at a time in case I can't find one

I have a little stock pile of 8.25s...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 12, 2022, 11:38:21 PM
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Just curious for all the DLX junkies out there...what is your favorite and second favorite DLX shape?

Mine:

1st: 8.25/14.38
2nd: 8.75/14.62
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Hands down the 8.28" x 31.7" x 14.12"
preferably on a 1 or 2 but I'll take what I can get.
I usually grab 2 boards at a time in case I can't find one


They definitely seem like a harder shape to get hold of.


Almost every second board coming out right now is the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, which in some ways makes me happy as that is the one I skate the most, but I know lots of other people think it is weird, long wheelbase or whatever.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on October 13, 2022, 04:44:18 AM
Just curious for all the DLX junkies out there...what is your favorite and second favorite DLX shape?

Mine:

1st: 8.25/14.38
2nd: 8.75/14.62
I would say,

1st: 8.25 full se
2nd: 8.25/14.38

And honorable mention would be this price point anti hero I got a couple summers back it was called a budgie. It had a pigeon holding a ripped 20 dollar bill in it's beak. It was only 40 bucks and it had a stained top and middle ply. The bottom was regular non dyed. It was an 8.38/14.38. It was such a good shape. And I've been hoping they make them again but they haven't  :'(
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on October 13, 2022, 06:42:08 AM
1. Ishod 8.5 twin tail
2. This is a tough one. My tastes have changed and I have liked so many. The 8.75”, 8,38” Full, BA 9.25” I’ve enjoyed all a lot. Still have at least the 9”, 8.62” and Huffer to test out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on October 13, 2022, 08:53:18 AM
1) Huffer
2) The 8.5 x 14.25
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on October 13, 2022, 09:20:45 AM
1) Huffer
2) The 8.5 x 14.25

Shut it down, this is the correct answer
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: IpathCats on October 13, 2022, 10:01:41 AM
1.) 8.38 x 14.5
2.) 8.3 x 14.4 (bobby/ishod twin)

I have had exactly ZERO desire to ride anything else as my regular setup in over a year. And my madness is pretty bad so that says a lot. I guess i did try the 8.25 and 8.5 twins, but I immediately didnt like them.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 13, 2022, 10:25:29 AM
1. 8.25/14.38. It's identical to BBS generic 8.38 so I can ride any brand I like perpetually. Just a tad more stable for a tall dude with short feet.
2. 8.38 Dreamer. A longer board that skates small. Best kickflips on this. Similar to the Baker shape.

I might be one of those people that hasn't been enamored but the Blue Eagle 8.5, but with that said I really want to better understand why I'm such a weirdo in this regard?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 13, 2022, 10:56:15 AM
I might be one of those people that hasn't been enamored but the Blue Eagle 8.5, but with that said I really want to better understand why I'm such a weirdo in this regard?

I am with you.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Gene_Harrogate on October 13, 2022, 01:59:56 PM
Glad to see the Yinzer shape is on this drop.  I've been wanting to try it and just never pulled the trigger.  I'll have to grab one this time around.
(https://i.imgur.com/IAtsSHd.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 13, 2022, 04:33:11 PM

And honorable mention would be this price point anti hero I got a couple summers back it was called a budgie. It had a pigeon holding a ripped 20 dollar bill in it's beak. It was only 40 bucks and it had a stained top and middle ply. The bottom was regular non dyed. It was an 8.38/14.38. It was such a good shape. And I've been hoping they make them again but they haven't  :'(



I think that board came out around pandemic shutdown issue time, so there were quite issues with supply and maybe had a mix up with a few of them around, as I had a couple as well, mine being Krooked eyes pricepoint decks, which was funny as most were the longer 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb and single top stain option to that one you are talking about, but those were different.

That shape is more the generic BBS 8.38 x 32 with 14.38 wb, or at least that is how it is listed for Passport, the Generator / shop boards / smaller run type of companies like Carpet and Alltimers, so if you really like it check out a few of those ones.

Tactics uses BBS wood and has them, just for reference:

https://www.tactics.com/tactics/forecast-skateboard-deck

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on October 13, 2022, 04:48:12 PM
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And honorable mention would be this price point anti hero I got a couple summers back it was called a budgie. It had a pigeon holding a ripped 20 dollar bill in it's beak. It was only 40 bucks and it had a stained top and middle ply. The bottom was regular non dyed. It was an 8.38/14.38. It was such a good shape. And I've been hoping they make them again but they haven't  :'(

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I think that board came out around pandemic shutdown issue time, so there were quite issues with supply and maybe had a mix up with a few of them around, as I had a couple as well, mine being Krooked eyes pricepoint decks, which was funny as most were the longer 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb and single top stain option to that one you are talking about, but those were different.

That shape is more the generic BBS 8.38 x 32 with 14.38 wb, or at least that is how it is listed for Passport, the Generator / shop boards / smaller run type of companies like Carpet and Alltimers, so if you really like it check out a few of those ones.

Tactics uses BBS wood and has them, just for reference:

https://www.tactics.com/tactics/forecast-skateboard-deck
Thank you so much! I learned so much on that shape. I'll check those brands out and see about getting one. We can always count on you with the leads on gear Brimson.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hiljentaa on October 13, 2022, 05:59:00 PM
Has anyone skated the There James Pitonyak shape? 8.3 x 32.17 x 14.39.

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/ways-james-pitonyak-8-3
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 13, 2022, 06:28:12 PM
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And honorable mention would be this price point anti hero I got a couple summers back it was called a budgie. It had a pigeon holding a ripped 20 dollar bill in it's beak. It was only 40 bucks and it had a stained top and middle ply. The bottom was regular non dyed. It was an 8.38/14.38. It was such a good shape. And I've been hoping they make them again but they haven't  :'(

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I think that board came out around pandemic shutdown issue time, so there were quite issues with supply and maybe had a mix up with a few of them around, as I had a couple as well, mine being Krooked eyes pricepoint decks, which was funny as most were the longer 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb and single top stain option to that one you are talking about, but those were different.

That shape is more the generic BBS 8.38 x 32 with 14.38 wb, or at least that is how it is listed for Passport, the Generator / shop boards / smaller run type of companies like Carpet and Alltimers, so if you really like it check out a few of those ones.

Tactics uses BBS wood and has them, just for reference:

https://www.tactics.com/tactics/forecast-skateboard-deck
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Thank you so much! I learned so much on that shape. I'll check those brands out and see about getting one. We can always count on you with the leads on gear Brimson.


Thanks go to @LebowskisRug as he always rides those boards and lists dimensions.


Also I was assuming you were in USA, but in AU those boards are on sale on OCD, as their shop boards, which I just got a couple for people I know - those dimensions.

https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/products/ocd-keys-8-375-skateboard-deck

Don't be put off by their listed length either, as they are definitely just the normal ones, a touch shorter than my usual DLX 8.38 when put them back to back.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FS_Overcrook on October 13, 2022, 07:20:53 PM
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Just curious for all the DLX junkies out there...what is your favorite and second favorite DLX shape?

Mine:

1st: 8.25/14.38
2nd: 8.75/14.62
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Hands down the 8.28" x 31.7" x 14.12"
preferably on a 1 or 2 but I'll take what I can get.
I usually grab 2 boards at a time in case I can't find one

Holistic has a few of the 8.28” shape

https://holisticskateshop.com/search?q=Deck%208.28
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 13, 2022, 08:22:27 PM
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And honorable mention would be this price point anti hero I got a couple summers back it was called a budgie. It had a pigeon holding a ripped 20 dollar bill in it's beak. It was only 40 bucks and it had a stained top and middle ply. The bottom was regular non dyed. It was an 8.38/14.38. It was such a good shape. And I've been hoping they make them again but they haven't  :'(

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I think that board came out around pandemic shutdown issue time, so there were quite issues with supply and maybe had a mix up with a few of them around, as I had a couple as well, mine being Krooked eyes pricepoint decks, which was funny as most were the longer 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb and single top stain option to that one you are talking about, but those were different.

That shape is more the generic BBS 8.38 x 32 with 14.38 wb, or at least that is how it is listed for Passport, the Generator / shop boards / smaller run type of companies like Carpet and Alltimers, so if you really like it check out a few of those ones.

Tactics uses BBS wood and has them, just for reference:

https://www.tactics.com/tactics/forecast-skateboard-deck
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Thank you so much! I learned so much on that shape. I'll check those brands out and see about getting one. We can always count on you with the leads on gear Brimson.

I basically only skate that shape and it is identical to the DLX 8.25. The following brands use it:
Alltimers
April
Skate Mental
Pass~Port
The Killing Floor
Metal
Carpet
Darkroom
Element
Magenta
MaxAllure pro models
Everything through Theories so Hopps, Theories, Picture Show, etc
The Polar 8.38 is suuuuper close a tad less full
Sci-Fi Fantasy
If you're in SD both Pacific Drive and Slappy's Garage shop decks
Some Frog decks
Tactics shop decks
Occasionally Primitive has it as a shape
The Heated Wheel
35th North shop decks.
Isle used to use it if you can find them

Basically any time you see 8.38x14.38 BBS it's that shape. The 14.5 shape they do is different.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 14, 2022, 11:07:59 AM
I think you asked a while back, but the 8.25" X 31.9" x 14.38WB UMA Landsleds is really close, but it feels a bit skinnier/longer in the nose (compared to the regs DLX 8.25)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 14, 2022, 02:04:59 PM
ohhhh I like the sound of that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 14, 2022, 04:53:23 PM

I know people have already been talking about it, but just to add the pic here from the Drop 2 AH catalog, mainly for the 8.25 shorter shape in the Mis-Registered eagle series.

Guessing there are going to be a few more re releases of old shapes and some more new shapes coming in the next few drops too, now that everything is back to business as usual.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2022


Some people I know were stoked the Orange Crush 9.1 shovel nose was back in rotation, along with the Grosso re-roasted shape, the Robbie Russo "Lusso" shape out again and the new 8.25 shorter board, as per pic below:


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall22/ah-2022-falld2-catalog-05.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on October 14, 2022, 06:18:21 PM
Anyone skated the 8.75 x 14.25 Misregistered eagle? What’s the feedback. Seems like a good compromise of big board but not extremely short wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 14, 2022, 10:47:26 PM
Anyone skated the 8.75 x 14.25 Misregistered eagle? What’s the feedback. Seems like a good compromise of big board but not extremely short wheelbase


I think a few people have had it and some posted in the Setups and maybe the WBSWB threads.

A very short tail was the main comment on it, but otherwise they were keen on the wide board but shorter wheelbase option, especially when the normal 8.75 x 32.5 has a 14.62 wb which is a huge difference.


Edit:

I searched those threads but couldn't find any of them, only the 8.5 version in setups and pics.

Tactics has all three sizes on there, with dimensions (make of them what you will) so at least on paper it is the same tail as the 8.5 which cannot be the case as they both have the same length but the 8.5 has 14 even wb, then the 8.75 has 14.25 wb so has to lose .25" somewhere else, unless it is actually longer.


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/mis-registered-eagle-825-skateboard-deck

SIZE   8.25
WIDTH (IN):   8.25
LENGTH (IN):   31.5
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.0
NOSE (IN):   6.875
TAIL (IN):   6.625


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/misregistered-inverse-eagle-85-skateboard-deck

SIZE   8.5
WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.0
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.625


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/misregistered-inverse-eagle-875-skateboard-deck

SIZE   8.75
WIDTH (IN):   8.75
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on October 15, 2022, 02:45:03 AM
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And honorable mention would be this price point anti hero I got a couple summers back it was called a budgie. It had a pigeon holding a ripped 20 dollar bill in it's beak. It was only 40 bucks and it had a stained top and middle ply. The bottom was regular non dyed. It was an 8.38/14.38. It was such a good shape. And I've been hoping they make them again but they haven't  :'(

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I think that board came out around pandemic shutdown issue time, so there were quite issues with supply and maybe had a mix up with a few of them around, as I had a couple as well, mine being Krooked eyes pricepoint decks, which was funny as most were the longer 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb and single top stain option to that one you are talking about, but those were different.

That shape is more the generic BBS 8.38 x 32 with 14.38 wb, or at least that is how it is listed for Passport, the Generator / shop boards / smaller run type of companies like Carpet and Alltimers, so if you really like it check out a few of those ones.

Tactics uses BBS wood and has them, just for reference:

https://www.tactics.com/tactics/forecast-skateboard-deck
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Thank you so much! I learned so much on that shape. I'll check those brands out and see about getting one. We can always count on you with the leads on gear Brimson.
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I basically only skate that shape and it is identical to the DLX 8.25. The following brands use it:
Alltimers
April
Skate Mental
Pass~Port
The Killing Floor
Metal
Carpet
Darkroom
Element
Magenta
MaxAllure pro models
Everything through Theories so Hopps, Theories, Picture Show, etc
The Polar 8.38 is suuuuper close a tad less full
Sci-Fi Fantasy
If you're in SD both Pacific Drive and Slappy's Garage shop decks
Some Frog decks
Tactics shop decks
Occasionally Primitive has it as a shape
The Heated Wheel
35th North shop decks.
Isle used to use it if you can find them

Basically any time you see 8.38x14.38 BBS it's that shape. The 14.5 shape they do is different.
Ok thanks for all the info. Now that I know what to look for I'm going to stick with that shape from now on. Really appreciate you and Brimson's gear knowledge.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: devils acrobat on October 15, 2022, 05:37:28 AM

I know people have already been talking about it, but just to add the pic here from the Drop 2 AH catalog, mainly for the 8.25 shorter shape in the Mis-Registered eagle series.

Guessing there are going to be a few more re releases of old shapes and some more new shapes coming in the next few drops too, now that everything is back to business as usual.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2022


Some people I know were stoked the Orange Crush 9.1 shovel nose was back in rotation, along with the Grosso re-roasted shape, the Robbie Russo "Lusso" shape out again and the new 8.25 shorter board, as per pic below:


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall22/ah-2022-falld2-catalog-05.jpg)

God, that 8.25 x 31.75 x 14 sounds perfect except for the brown bottom ply. Might cop even though I have quite a few boards stocked up recently.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 16, 2022, 08:52:06 AM
Anyone skated the 8.75 x 14.25 Misregistered eagle? What’s the feedback. Seems like a good compromise of big board but not extremely short wheelbase

They had an 8.75/14.25 out awhile ago...think it was the Namste/yogo graphic? 14.38" is my usual jam. 14.25" just starts to feel too short/cramped for me. Well, I tired it out of curiosity. Would a wider deck some how off set the 14.25" wb? I had to find out. End result? Yeah. I don't like 14.25 (or smaller) wb in any context.   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 16, 2022, 04:30:26 PM
Ok you don't like smaller, but what about bigger
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 16, 2022, 04:46:38 PM
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I know people have already been talking about it, but just to add the pic here from the Drop 2 AH catalog, mainly for the 8.25 shorter shape in the Mis-Registered eagle series.

Guessing there are going to be a few more re releases of old shapes and some more new shapes coming in the next few drops too, now that everything is back to business as usual.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2022


Some people I know were stoked the Orange Crush 9.1 shovel nose was back in rotation, along with the Grosso re-roasted shape, the Robbie Russo "Lusso" shape out again and the new 8.25 shorter board, as per pic below:


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God, that 8.25 x 31.75 x 14 sounds perfect except for the brown bottom ply. Might cop even though I have quite a few boards stocked up recently.


I am guessing it will become a fairly well used shape, if not standard line, so if you have boards right now and don't like the brown stains, chances are there will probably be a lot more options in future drops.


Speaking of brown stains, (no not that kind!!!) now that someone had mentioned AH have a lot of brown stains, that seems to be all I am seeing on a lot of boards like this now too.

Funny about that, but I never really thought of any brown stain veneers apart from Passport and Magenta brand boards, even though these ones are different.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 16, 2022, 05:24:25 PM
Ok you don't like smaller, but what about bigger

I’m a big fan of the 8.75/14.6. And I really wish DLX made a proper 8.5 / 14.5. They don’t. And I don’t get that. They make EVERYTHING else.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on October 16, 2022, 06:51:07 PM
Anyone riding or have the true specs of the Anti-hero curb crusher 8.5" x 31.75" - 14" WB?
just wondering if it runs true to size or if it's a little narrower like the blue eagle.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 16, 2022, 08:09:40 PM
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I’m a big fan of the 8.75/14.6. And I really wish DLX made a proper 8.5 / 14.5. They don’t. And I don’t get that. They make EVERYTHING else.

I really like their 8.38x14.38
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on October 16, 2022, 08:53:22 PM
Any of you guys ride Thunders on the Manderson, or is it more common to find Indys and Aces set up on this?  Thinking of picking one up for the next deck, but curious how the Thunders pair with it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 16, 2022, 09:08:31 PM
You could check out Ben Degros' thorough review of that setup.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on October 17, 2022, 12:50:11 PM
Any of you guys ride Thunders on the Manderson, or is it more common to find Indys and Aces set up on this?  Thinking of picking one up for the next deck, but curious how the Thunders pair with it.

As it's a 14.25" WB, either will work, just depends on if you like your WB a bit tighter or a bit relaxed.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: brownjenkin on October 17, 2022, 09:56:38 PM
I would be so happy if DLX puts that 14" WB 8.25 Eagle shape in rotation. Being 31.75 on a short WB, I'm hoping it has at least a moderately-sized tail. Would love to get my Venture 5.6s on that thing
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on October 18, 2022, 02:38:25 AM
I would be so happy if DLX puts that 14" WB 8.25 Eagle shape in rotation. Being 31.75 on a short WB, I'm hoping it has at least a moderately-sized tail. Would love to get my Venture 5.6s on that thing

Not sure how accurate it is, but tactics has it listed with a 6.625” tail. I ordered one to try out on my venture 5.6
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 18, 2022, 04:23:26 AM
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I would be so happy if DLX puts that 14" WB 8.25 Eagle shape in rotation. Being 31.75 on a short WB, I'm hoping it has at least a moderately-sized tail. Would love to get my Venture 5.6s on that thing
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Not sure how accurate it is, but tactics has it listed with a 6.625” tail. I ordered one to try out on my venture 5.6

Tactics numbers should not be relied on.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 18, 2022, 07:47:20 AM
Tactics is pretty inaccurate recently. They're just printing what is on the label or what they might have measured in the past.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on October 18, 2022, 08:32:30 AM
Tactics is pretty inaccurate recently. They're just printing what is on the label or what they might have measured in the past.

Yup. Just got a Polar deck because I thought the dimensions sounded good. They were all wrong.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 18, 2022, 08:41:16 AM
Slightly off-topic, but somewhat related...can't remember if I posted this in this thread before, but...

If you like DLX shapes (assuming we all do here), and you're looking for a proper 8.5/14.5wb, take a hard look at the standard 8.5/14.5 Black Label deck (thumbhead, etc). Shape is very similar to the DLX 8.25/14.38, 8.75/14.62, etc.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on October 18, 2022, 10:38:03 AM
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I would be so happy if DLX puts that 14" WB 8.25 Eagle shape in rotation. Being 31.75 on a short WB, I'm hoping it has at least a moderately-sized tail. Would love to get my Venture 5.6s on that thing
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Not sure how accurate it is, but tactics has it listed with a 6.625” tail. I ordered one to try out on my venture 5.6
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Tactics numbers should not be relied on.


The deck just came in the mail .
Tail measures  6.5625
Nose measures 6.9375
Length is 31.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: brownjenkin on October 18, 2022, 06:25:32 PM
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I would be so happy if DLX puts that 14" WB 8.25 Eagle shape in rotation. Being 31.75 on a short WB, I'm hoping it has at least a moderately-sized tail. Would love to get my Venture 5.6s on that thing
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Not sure how accurate it is, but tactics has it listed with a 6.625” tail. I ordered one to try out on my venture 5.6
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Tactics numbers should not be relied on.
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The deck just came in the mail .
Tail measures  6.5625
Nose measures 6.9375
Length is 31.5

I like the sounds of this. Thanks!

Might end up being an Indy job for me though. I currently have Indy 139s on an 8.25 x 31.5 x 14 Palace with a 6.54 tail and it skates like a dream.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on October 19, 2022, 12:22:37 AM
Yo.
Just came off the 8.38 x 32.25 x 14.5 and loved the shape. Probs my vanilla shape for af55s.

Went to the shop and put another 8.38 next to another dlx krooked 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38 which was ver similar, to my dismay after setting it up the dims are very close to each other but the shape feels way different, defs kinda disappointed, the tail feels massive vs the 8.38. but will get used to it im sure.

My question is to anyone that knows the shape, what is the difference between the 8.5x32.18x14.38 vs. 8.5x32.25x14.38?
Is there a massive difference?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 19, 2022, 05:13:32 PM
The first is the 8.5 Full SE which is shorter and has bigger, fuller kicks. The other one has very rounded kicks.

Neither will feel like that 8.38, which I really like. I've had the 8.5 non full shape and wasn't a fan the nose is like 3/8" longer and the tail is almost 1/4" longer. Felt clunky.

That DLX 8.38 "Dreamer" shape is the one you had and available from Baker, DGK, and quite a few others.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on October 19, 2022, 07:54:20 PM
Curious about this dreamer shape.  I currently have an 8.5 full se which I love, but this one caught my attention (I aas thinking about a Manderson for the next deck).  Other than the 14.5 wb, how does the Dteamer compare to the 8.5 full se?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 19, 2022, 08:10:17 PM

The "Dreamer shape" is the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, way more normal (almost pointy) shape, especially in the tail which is a bit shorter than some of the others too, with the offset in overall length taking in the longer wheelbase.

If you prefer wider kicks, especially tails, it might be a little different, not necessarily bad, but some people don't like my usual board when coming from those blunt full kicks on the other shape options, Full SE in particular.

I had a number of the 8.38 Full SE and similar boards to compare them to and although not greatly different in overall dimensions, they definitely have the two ends of the scale covered.


My go to nowdays is that normal 8.38 shape for more all round skating and the 8.5 BBS board for a slightly bigger board for transition / setup with bigger wheels - same as @Sedition said, which is on a wide range of brands all on BBS boards that come in around the 8.5 x 32.5 (listed as 32.3 to 32.6 measurements and just 32 even for Baker, but all still the same shape) with 14.5 wb and to me what are pretty much perfectly, slightly longer but nice big round kicks.

Just got a couple of the Black Label 8.5 on clearance, so pretty happy with those too, along with a few more normal 8.38 also on clearance, so I am set for a while now.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 19, 2022, 08:18:46 PM
The 8.38 Dreamer shape is the olive Eagle and all DLX with that dimensions. It skates a lot more nimble than you'd think a board that long would. I especially like the tail. The DLX ones seem steeper than the Baker by a tad so I'd wager Baker asked for those ones out of the stack.

I skated a friends 8.5 BBS twice recently and found it to not be that much heftier and really liked it too. I hated the 8.5x14.38 shape. Tom Knox skated the 8.5 when he was on Isle so you can do fast foot shit on that too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 19, 2022, 08:36:16 PM

Yep.

So little between them when putting deck bolts through both 14.5 wb holes, but I like the nimble feeling of the 8.38 for some things and the more solid feeling of the 8.5 for other things.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MalHuis on October 20, 2022, 12:01:18 AM
The first is the 8.5 Full SE which is shorter and has bigger, fuller kicks. The other one has very rounded kicks.

Neither will feel like that 8.38, which I really like. I've had the 8.5 non full shape and wasn't a fan the nose is like 3/8" longer and the tail is almost 1/4" longer. Felt clunky.

That DLX 8.38 "Dreamer" shape is the one you had and available from Baker, DGK, and quite a few others.

Exactly!! With the bigger tail it feels so much higher off the ground/steeper. Chunky as you said.

Ill power through the 8.5, maybe it'll mellow out a bit but I've finally found my vanilla dlx shape after many different tries.

DLX dreamer 8.38, af55, bones swiss, sf f4 54-52, jessup, Chefs kissss.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FUBAR on October 20, 2022, 02:25:14 AM
I’m skating the 8.3 full and freakin love it. First deck I’ve had that I seriously considered buying another one of right away (Mason Silva with the scorpion graphic) as they seem to be getting harder to find. I’m sure they will release this deck again and again tho so not too worried.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on October 20, 2022, 04:44:53 AM
Awesome.  Thanks for all of the info guys.  Definitely gonna try the dreamer for my next shape.  I've never stepped up to a 14.5 wb, so hopefully I can adapt.  Not too far from 14.38.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 20, 2022, 06:49:57 AM
That deck isn't much bulkier. The only things I find harder on it is that when I'm tired it takes more effort to pop, I have to be further away from the ledge for a few things, and sometimes nollie front 180s at speed take more effort to rotate. I'm also 6 foot 3.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on October 20, 2022, 06:55:53 AM
Sick.  I'm 6'3" as well, so hopefully I'll adapt.  Funny you say that about nollie front 180s.  That is a trick that I have had forever, but I can't seem to lock it down - and it is different boards.  Some boards they will pop high and just rotate clean the full rotation, while on others I really have to try hard to get the full rotation - but for me the bigger boards seem to work better for this trick.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Winternacht on October 21, 2022, 01:50:00 AM
I ordered the Manderson...was in doubt going for the Green eagle (dreamer) but since i am coming off Hockey decks it will be a smoother transition i hope.

From my understanding the difference between those two is more blunt kicks and the wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 21, 2022, 04:07:49 PM
Do decks like the classic oval 8.25 real have the exact same specs than the 8.25 classic eagle?

Checked the specs of two shops and each shop said different specs. Even the specs of the exact same decks were off in those shops.

Are there that many different shapes of 8.25 real/ah/ krooked decks? Like slightly difference in tail length or wheelbase.



What I like about brands like FA ; it’s always the exact same deck just with a different graphic.


The DLX thread is a good place for this post:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.0

Quite simply, yes all the normal 8.25 sized boards are the same across the DLX range, that is anything from Real, Antihero and Krooked (as well as There and Unity now too), but it is different to the Twin shape, the Full SE shape or other new shorter specific shapes (Mis Registered Eagle), so there can easily be a few different board shapes in 8.25 in their range, up to four or five at last count.

Most likely the shop has measurements listed incorrectly or haven't specified which shape it is, but that normal 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is more like 8.3 in width and wider than other stock 8.25 sized boards, when put on top of each other.

Normal:  8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb
Full SE: 8.25 x 32 with 14.25 wb
Twin: 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.33 wb
Real short version: 8.25 x 31.9 with 14 wb
AH short version: 8.25 x 31.5 with 14 wb


As to FA and most other brands, they usually have their own specific sizes too, possibly only one option on 8.25 decks, which would be used across various graphics and catalogs as most brands don't change up their shapes and sizes too often once they have them sorted.

I can't really think of too many other brands that have such an assortment of different sizes and shapes, but there are a few that have a short and a long version of the same widths, none as complex as DLX though.


I see more comments in the DLX sizes are always off thread, but this should cover it.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on October 21, 2022, 10:27:17 PM
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Do decks like the classic oval 8.25 real have the exact same specs than the 8.25 classic eagle?

Checked the specs of two shops and each shop said different specs. Even the specs of the exact same decks were off in those shops.

Are there that many different shapes of 8.25 real/ah/ krooked decks? Like slightly difference in tail length or wheelbase.



What I like about brands like FA ; it’s always the exact same deck just with a different graphic.
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The DLX thread is a good place for this post:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.0

Quite simply, yes all the normal 8.25 sized boards are the same across the DLX range, that is anything from Real, Antihero and Krooked (as well as There and Unity now too), but it is different to the Twin shape, the Full SE shape or other new shorter specific shapes (Mis Registered Eagle), so there can easily be a few different board shapes in 8.25 in their range, up to four or five at last count.

Most likely the shop has measurements listed incorrectly or haven't specified which shape it is, but that normal 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is more like 8.3 in width and wider than other stock 8.25 sized boards, when put on top of each other.

Normal:  8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb
Full SE: 8.25 x 32 with 14.25 wb
Twin: 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.33 wb
Real short version: 8.25 x 31.9 with 14 wb
AH short version: 8.25 x 31.5 with 14 wb


As to FA and most other brands, they usually have their own specific sizes too, possibly only one option on 8.25 decks, which would be used across various graphics and catalogs as most brands don't change up their shapes and sizes too often once they have them sorted.

I can't really think of too many other brands that have such an assortment of different sizes and shapes, but there are a few that have a short and a long version of the same widths, none as complex as DLX though.


I see more comments in the DLX sizes are always off thread, but this should cover it.

The 8.25” full (not SE) with a 14.5” wb has come back recently also. Some There decks at least have been on that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: SlapMcKracken on October 22, 2022, 03:56:56 AM
Thanks.

Anybody knows what the supreme decks in 2016 shapes were? Was it the same as an 8.25 eagle?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on October 22, 2022, 08:27:56 PM
Mbrimson88 and Lebowskisrug - do you guys personally prefer a 8.25 or 8.5 truck on the dreamer?  I typically run my trucks smaller than my decks - just wanted your opinions, as you seem pretty familiar with this shape.  Thanks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on October 22, 2022, 08:43:05 PM
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Do decks like the classic oval 8.25 real have the exact same specs than the 8.25 classic eagle?

Checked the specs of two shops and each shop said different specs. Even the specs of the exact same decks were off in those shops.

Are there that many different shapes of 8.25 real/ah/ krooked decks? Like slightly difference in tail length or wheelbase.



What I like about brands like FA ; it’s always the exact same deck just with a different graphic.
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The DLX thread is a good place for this post:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.0

Quite simply, yes all the normal 8.25 sized boards are the same across the DLX range, that is anything from Real, Antihero and Krooked (as well as There and Unity now too), but it is different to the Twin shape, the Full SE shape or other new shorter specific shapes (Mis Registered Eagle), so there can easily be a few different board shapes in 8.25 in their range, up to four or five at last count.

Most likely the shop has measurements listed incorrectly or haven't specified which shape it is, but that normal 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is more like 8.3 in width and wider than other stock 8.25 sized boards, when put on top of each other.

Normal:  8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb
Full SE: 8.25 x 32 with 14.25 wb
Twin: 8.25 x 31.8 with 14.33 wb
Mason Shape: 8.28 x 31.7 with 14.12 wb
Real short version: 8.25 x 31.9 with 14 wb
AH short version: 8.25 x 31.5 with 14 wb


As to FA and most other brands, they usually have their own specific sizes too, possibly only one option on 8.25 decks, which would be used across various graphics and catalogs as most brands don't change up their shapes and sizes too often once they have them sorted.

I can't really think of too many other brands that have such an assortment of different sizes and shapes, but there are a few that have a short and a long version of the same widths, none as complex as DLX though.


I see more comments in the DLX sizes are always off thread, but this should cover it.
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The 8.25” full (not SE) with a 14.5” wb has come back recently also. Some There decks at least have been on that shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 22, 2022, 10:54:30 PM
Mbrimson88 and Lebowskisrug - do you guys personally prefer a 8.25 or 8.5 truck on the dreamer?  I typically run my trucks smaller than my decks - just wanted your opinions, as you seem pretty familiar with this shape.  Thanks


I always run 149s (8.5 width truck) with washers on the inside, so I can get the wheels to sit out as wide as I can, but they still sit under the board.  I do skate more transition than anything else, but still have exactly the same setup just with different wheel sizes for various things, eg Classic 56mm for bigger stuff and smaller Classic or worn down Conical Full wheels on the street / park / tech setups.


One of the guys I skate with who is predominantly a rail and ledge with transition skills skates the same everything only on 144 (8.25 width) trucks, which feels way too narrow for me, but works great for him.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 25, 2022, 03:44:22 PM


The 8.25” full (not SE) with a 14.5” wb has come back recently also. Some There decks at least have been on that shape.


I remembered and had to go looking again:


https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/hi-james-8-25

8.25 x 32.2 x 14.5 (full)

James Pitonyak pro


Unity and There seem to have pick of anything in the DLX size and shape guide as well as their own special shapes and sizes, which is rad, given most of the other shapes are a bit more brand specific nowdays, but I know all three existing deck brands did the original Full shapes when they first came out.


Edit:


Seems not that long ago that board came out, but in looking back, it was from around June, so no wonder it was forgotten.



I saw an email from Tactics with the new There boards.

Some dimensions look like they are different from the usual DLX shapes, but it could just be the shop measuring things, eg the Marbie 8.5 x 32 with 14.375 wb.

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck


One other thing I did notice was there is an 8.25 FULL shape, not Full SE, so the original one in there.  That is the board that is 8.25 x 32.2 with 14.5 wb and really good big blunt kicks, of which I had a few back when they came out.

https://www.tactics.com/there/kien-friends-825-full-shape-skateboard-deck


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 29, 2022, 04:35:46 PM
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https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2022/


Real Drop 2 is out.

The 8.5 FULL is in this drop, the big one:  8.5 x 32.62 with 14.6 wb

Another 8.28 short board for those who are wanting that one.

An 8 Full SE and a couple of others.



(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-fall-22-d2-cat-01.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on November 04, 2022, 12:23:52 AM
Is it just me or are the 8.125 black eagles super hard to find as of late?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on December 19, 2022, 10:26:28 PM
Has anyone skated the UNITY DLX 8.5” shape yet that at least There uses?

8.5x 32.6 x14.69

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/tear-8-5

Seems interesting for me as I like a slightly longer than 14.5” wheelbase and I am considering sizing down a bit from all the shaped boards I’ve been riding lately.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 20, 2022, 04:21:31 AM
Has anyone skated the UNITY DLX 8.5” shape yet that at least There uses?

8.5x 32.6 x14.69

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/tear-8-5

Seems interesting for me as I like a slightly longer than 14.5” wheelbase and I am considering sizing down a bit from all the shaped boards I’ve been riding lately.


If I recall seeing you had a Blue Meanie or three, it is very similar in wheelbase to that and more (at the shoulder) or less (tapers), only 8.5 popsicle is straight railed right through.

So yeah longer than average wheelbase, normal popsicle with good sized kicks, still skates like a long 8.5 or a Blue Meanie without the shoulders, if that makes sense.


Not sure if or when any of those will be around in places I see, but I have only seen them online and in very limited quantities, so as both you and I are not in USA, I don't know if or when they will make it to our respective countries.

There is another DLX board out which is the 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb which seems like it would be very similar, of which I have had a lot of those and they are well liked by vert and big bowl dudes who don't want to have a super wide board but need the extra length.

The most recent one of those out was the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck.


(https://www.basementskate.com.au/images/P/real-skateboard-deck-volcanic-8-5-tanner.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on December 20, 2022, 10:09:52 AM
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Has anyone skated the UNITY DLX 8.5” shape yet that at least There uses?

8.5x 32.6 x14.69

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/tear-8-5

Seems interesting for me as I like a slightly longer than 14.5” wheelbase and I am considering sizing down a bit from all the shaped boards I’ve been riding lately.
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If I recall seeing you had a Blue Meanie or three, it is very similar in wheelbase to that and more (at the shoulder) or less (tapers), only 8.5 popsicle is straight railed right through.

So yeah longer than average wheelbase, normal popsicle with good sized kicks, still skates like a long 8.5 or a Blue Meanie without the shoulders, if that makes sense.


Not sure if or when any of those will be around in places I see, but I have only seen them online and in very limited quantities, so as both you and I are not in USA, I don't know if or when they will make it to our respective countries.

There is another DLX board out which is the 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb which seems like it would be very similar, of which I have had a lot of those and they are well liked by vert and big bowl dudes who don't want to have a super wide board but need the extra length.

The most recent one of those out was the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck.


(https://www.basementskate.com.au/images/P/real-skateboard-deck-volcanic-8-5-tanner.png)

I wonder if they use the same mold for the Blue Meanie and this Unity Shape and the 8.5” Full. I never had the 8.5” Full. There’s a newer 8.5” Full out also, Tanner Van Vark Cathedral.

I guess I’ll just have to get the There deck to see for myself. I did love the Blue Meanie so if this skates similar, it should be great for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 20, 2022, 04:07:56 PM

I wonder if they use the same mold for the Blue Meanie and this Unity Shape and the 8.5” Full. I never had the 8.5” Full. There’s a newer 8.5” Full out also, Tanner Van Vark Cathedral.

I guess I’ll just have to get the There deck to see for myself. I did love the Blue Meanie so if this skates similar, it should be great for me.


Because of the longer wheelbase I would think they would be using a longer mold.

These other 8.5s with 14.75 wb and the 8.5 FULL boards are definitely longer in the middle flat than others, when I compare them.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 21, 2022, 07:23:30 AM
 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFkFWZPE2S/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= (https://www.instagram.com/p/CmFkFWZPE2S/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)

I’m tryna see what that be like.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swellbowed on December 23, 2022, 12:21:58 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhQuM-PZQa/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhQuM-PZQa/)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 23, 2022, 01:50:20 PM
Re True Fit…enough with midget wheelbases…can we get Fulls back in regular production? :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on January 09, 2023, 06:43:22 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhQuM-PZQa/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhQuM-PZQa/)

Anyone know tail and nose lengths for the 8.25 and 8.5? I've been really enjoying shorter length decks lately and was thinking about trying one of these out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on January 10, 2023, 08:18:12 AM
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I wonder if they use the same mold for the Blue Meanie and this Unity Shape and the 8.5” Full. I never had the 8.5” Full. There’s a newer 8.5” Full out also, Tanner Van Vark Cathedral.

I guess I’ll just have to get the There deck to see for myself. I did love the Blue Meanie so if this skates similar, it should be great for me.
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Because of the longer wheelbase I would think they would be using a longer mold.

These other 8.5s with 14.75 wb and the 8.5 FULL boards are definitely longer in the middle flat than others, when I compare them.

Can confirm, the Blue Meanie, Unity 8.5 and 8.5 Full are all on the same mold.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 10, 2023, 04:17:53 PM
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Anyone know tail and nose lengths for the 8.25 and 8.5? I've been really enjoying shorter length decks lately and was thinking about trying one of these out.


I haven't seen any other info, but I would imagine that nose would be around 6.9 - 7 and tail would be around 6.5 on average.

Just doing board length minus 4.25 (trucks) minus wheelbase should give the approximate total length of kicks, so that is what comes out with that process for all of the dimensions from DLX info so far.

Eg  8.38 is 31.75 with 14 wb


31.75 = 4.25 (trucks) + 14 wb + 6.5 tail + 7 nose

It is not exact, but it adds up roughly to what my other boards have when I use the same process.



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I wonder if they use the same mold for the Blue Meanie and this Unity Shape and the 8.5” Full. I never had the 8.5” Full. There’s a newer 8.5” Full out also, Tanner Van Vark Cathedral.

I guess I’ll just have to get the There deck to see for myself. I did love the Blue Meanie so if this skates similar, it should be great for me.
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Because of the longer wheelbase I would think they would be using a longer mold.

These other 8.5s with 14.75 wb and the 8.5 FULL boards are definitely longer in the middle flat than others, when I compare them.
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Can confirm, the Blue Meanie, Unity 8.5 and 8.5 Full are all on the same mold.



It definitely makes sense.

DLX are usually really good with getting those things right, especially longer wheelbase options not eating into the kicks the way some other boards do from some woodshops.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: modern life is war on January 11, 2023, 02:19:19 PM
Didn't know where else to post it but this thread seemed right

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSejMuJ4fw/

These new AH graphics are sick, does anyone else remember them doing a very similar thing like a decade ago? I think i remember having a trujillo board with the same layout and a skeleton doing something on a skateboard
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 11, 2023, 03:36:48 PM
Yup, got the full set of those graphics as wall hangers and resisted skating them. What a waste that was. They're only a few years old.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on January 11, 2023, 03:38:36 PM
BAs original squared off 9.25" shape coming back also.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on January 11, 2023, 04:09:29 PM
Didn't know where else to post it but this thread seemed right

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSejMuJ4fw/

These new AH graphics are sick, does anyone else remember them doing a very similar thing like a decade ago? I think i remember having a trujillo board with the same layout and a skeleton doing something on a skateboard

Lance Mountain did that series. First one I remember having was in 2009. Sometimes Lance puts prints of these online to sell

https://www.lancemountain.com/home/Prints-AH-set-2-Set-Of-10-p370692470
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on January 11, 2023, 05:10:55 PM
BAs original squared off 9.25" shape coming back also.

With the Lance Mountain graphic? I bought that board a few years ago when it was available for the second time and skated it right away because I liked how it looked so much. Turns out I liked how it skated a lot too. Wouldn’t mind getting few more to skate and possibly hang on the wall.

Isn’t the shape the same as the Grosso shape just with a 14.375” wheelbase instead of 14.75”?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum on January 11, 2023, 08:03:48 PM
Not with the Lance graphic, but as part of a new Todd Francis series.

Seems like a different shape to the Grosso shape. There is a shorter Grosso shape coming also though.

Grimple Grosso with a 14.25" WB.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on January 11, 2023, 08:13:25 PM
Latest DLX release available on Cowtown. Some True Fit molds in there as well.

Anti Hero
https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks-cid-90?Brand=Antihero (https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks-cid-90?Brand=Antihero)

Krooked
https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks-cid-90?Brand=Krooked  (https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks-cid-90?Brand=Krooked)

Real
https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks-cid-90?Brand=Real  (https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks-cid-90?Brand=Real)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: CrumblingInfrastructure on January 11, 2023, 10:23:08 PM
BAs original squared off 9.25" shape coming back also.

Thank you! I was just thinking about that shape today and trying to find one online. Came here after no luck to ask if it was gone for good or coming back.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on January 11, 2023, 11:21:58 PM
Seems like a different shape to the Grosso shape. There is a shorter Grosso shape coming also though.

You are correct. I didn’t even remember that I actually have the Grosso shape with the Lance graphic in my stack and still have the setup of the BA shape that I skated a few years ago. Took some pics.

Grosso shape is longer with a narrower tail and a bit wider throughout otherwise. Longer wheelbase too as stated before. Quite similar shapes otherwise. Haven’t skated the Grosso shape so can’t compare how differently they perform.

(https://i.ibb.co/Tmtv2X1/58-C4944-E-0799-4-E9-D-9-DB0-81-AC80-ECBA58.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/HhKbsmC/74-A03-D53-4788-4-F30-8018-85-EF7-CE3405-E.jpg)

Note: in the top down pic they are both at the same height, propped up on similar soy yoghurt cans.  :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on January 12, 2023, 09:11:26 PM
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Anyone know tail and nose lengths for the 8.25 and 8.5? I've been really enjoying shorter length decks lately and was thinking about trying one of these out.
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I haven't seen any other info, but I would imagine that nose would be around 6.9 - 7 and tail would be around 6.5 on average.

Just doing board length minus 4.25 (trucks) minus wheelbase should give the approximate total length of kicks, so that is what comes out with that process for all of the dimensions from DLX info so far.

Eg  8.38 is 31.75 with 14 wb


31.75 = 4.25 (trucks) + 14 wb + 6.5 tail + 7 nose

It is not exact, but it adds up roughly to what my other boards have when I use the same process.



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I wonder if they use the same mold for the Blue Meanie and this Unity Shape and the 8.5” Full. I never had the 8.5” Full. There’s a newer 8.5” Full out also, Tanner Van Vark Cathedral.

I guess I’ll just have to get the There deck to see for myself. I did love the Blue Meanie so if this skates similar, it should be great for me.
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Because of the longer wheelbase I would think they would be using a longer mold.

These other 8.5s with 14.75 wb and the 8.5 FULL boards are definitely longer in the middle flat than others, when I compare them.
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Can confirm, the Blue Meanie, Unity 8.5 and 8.5 Full are all on the same mold.
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It definitely makes sense.

DLX are usually really good with getting those things right, especially longer wheelbase options not eating into the kicks the way some other boards do from some woodshops.

thanks for doing the math! makes sense to me

Didn't know where else to post it but this thread seemed right

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSejMuJ4fw/

These new AH graphics are sick, does anyone else remember them doing a very similar thing like a decade ago? I think i remember having a trujillo board with the same layout and a skeleton doing something on a skateboard

i have the 8.38 BA deck setup atm. i was saving it for the wall, but set it up cus i missed the 8.38 shape so much. such sick graphics
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Síota on January 14, 2023, 07:22:38 AM
Does this shape have a name or is it made often?Pretty football-ish and I know I'm gonna want another....

(https://i.ibb.co/3YLcLD1/IMG-20230114-151530-426.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3YLcLD1)

(https://i.ibb.co/9qCcGX1/IMG-20230114-160202-174.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9qCcGX1)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: modern life is war on January 14, 2023, 11:20:03 AM
Do any DLX brands make boards with the El Camino shape other than krooked?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: eviltgirl on January 14, 2023, 12:24:35 PM
Has anyone skated the UNITY DLX 8.5” shape yet that at least There uses?

8.5x 32.6 x14.69

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/tear-8-5

Seems interesting for me as I like a slightly longer than 14.5” wheelbase and I am considering sizing down a bit from all the shaped boards I’ve been riding lately.

I'm skating this right now on the Chandler Burton board.  It's alright but I'm not crazy about it. I'm like 5'11 and I definitely notice the standard things you notice with a bigger wheelbase (the nose of the board has to be higher to pop), I'll probably go back to a 14.5 or 14.38" wb after deck this but its manageable.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 14, 2023, 05:37:30 PM
Does this shape have a name or is it made often?Pretty football-ish and I know I'm gonna want another....

(https://i.ibb.co/3YLcLD1/IMG-20230114-151530-426.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3YLcLD1)

(https://i.ibb.co/9qCcGX1/IMG-20230114-160202-174.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9qCcGX1)


I think that was the shape used for the AH / Supreme boards not too long ago and I see another one of the same on OCD right now, the Krooked Alternate Moonsmile in the same dimensions, so I am guessing that is going to be semi regular, but like a lot of things, I would probably stock up if you were keen on that shape, as who knows how many more or when they come out.


https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/products/krooked-alternate-moonsmile-9-1-skateboard-deck-1


* I had some thought you were in AU as well, but could be wrong.




Do any DLX brands make boards with the El Camino shape other than krooked?


It seems that is one that is used by / more so just Krooked although I feel like I have seen a guest AH or Real board of similar shape quite a while ago.  Those dimensions sound familiar anyway.

Real Donnelly board looks very similar

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-decks-c23/donnelly-stars-and-bars-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-8-88-p38912


I think it has come out in the eyes graphic and more recently in a couple of others, including the Natas art board series right now in AU shops.

Width : 8.88"
Length : 32.15"
Wheelbase : 14.62"


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Síota on January 15, 2023, 01:30:59 AM
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Does this shape have a name or is it made often?Pretty football-ish and I know I'm gonna want another....

(https://i.ibb.co/3YLcLD1/IMG-20230114-151530-426.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3YLcLD1)

(https://i.ibb.co/9qCcGX1/IMG-20230114-160202-174.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9qCcGX1)
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I think that was the shape used for the AH / Supreme boards not too long ago and I see another one of the same on OCD right now, the Krooked Alternate Moonsmile in the same dimensions, so I am guessing that is going to be semi regular, but like a lot of things, I would probably stock up if you were keen on that shape, as who knows how many more or when they come out.


https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/products/krooked-alternate-moonsmile-9-1-skateboard-deck-1


* I had some thought you were in AU as well, but could be wrong.




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Do any DLX brands make boards with the El Camino shape other than krooked?
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It seems that is one that is used by / more so just Krooked although I feel like I have seen a guest AH or Real board of similar shape quite a while ago.  Those dimensions sound familiar anyway.

Real Donnelly board looks very similar

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-decks-c23/donnelly-stars-and-bars-custom-shape-skateboard-deck-8-88-p38912


I think it has come out in the eyes graphic and more recently in a couple of others, including the Natas art board series right now in AU shops.

Width : 8.88"
Length : 32.15"
Wheelbase : 14.62"

Thanks! Nah I'm in France. Defo gonna look out for this shape again thou
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swellbowed on January 17, 2023, 10:22:47 AM
This new Raney board looks pretty fun --- 10.125 x 33.375
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZZ5YUO8Xa/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZZ5YUO8Xa/)
Found some on Cowtown's website
https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks/shaped/antihero/beres-big-bord-deck-10125-pid-67508 (https://www.cowtownskateboards.com/skateboarding/decks/shaped/antihero/beres-big-bord-deck-10125-pid-67508)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: MEOW on January 17, 2023, 12:44:26 PM
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhQuM-PZQa/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhQuM-PZQa/)
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Anyone know tail and nose lengths for the 8.25 and 8.5? I've been really enjoying shorter length decks lately and was thinking about trying one of these out.

8.25" true fit mold nose = 6.875" tail = 6.68"
8.5" true fit mold nose = 6.875" tail = 6.56"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 17, 2023, 04:30:13 PM
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Anyone know tail and nose lengths for the 8.25 and 8.5? I've been really enjoying shorter length decks lately and was thinking about trying one of these out.
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8.25" true fit mold nose = 6.875" tail = 6.68"
8.5" true fit mold nose = 6.875" tail = 6.56"


That's interesting, slightly longer tails with slightly shorter noses, but still proportionate to a good size board, which I can see working well.

Thanks!

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nopopnostyle on January 20, 2023, 04:18:10 AM
True Fit 8.25 Antihero arrived today and looks amazing.
I always liked the "Normal" 8.25 DLX Shape but always felt a little less WB would make it even greater for me. This  one looks exactly like the Nose, Tail and general Shape of the "Normal" 8.25, just shorter. On the carpet it doesn't feel as short as the sub- 14" wheelbase would  make you think and I liked the 14" Wheelbase on the 8.25 Misregistered Eagle, it just had a little too much taper for my taste.
The weather sucks today and I have to work but I'll report back after the first session.

(https://i.ibb.co/RTn67Sb/B0406-F14-63-E5-4-B1-A-A402-96-C0-FCF44426.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RTn67Sb)

(https://i.ibb.co/3k0D0N4/BAFB2-C6-D-6-F99-492-A-BB96-05-A573-E63-DA4-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3k0D0N4)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 20, 2023, 05:38:04 AM
I absolutely do not need a new board, but man I wanna try one of these True Fits.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: toque on January 22, 2023, 06:21:03 PM
I'm probably fine just skating the cream eagle shape from here on out but that original 8.5 full shape with the longer wheelbase was so good...only ever got to skate one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 22, 2023, 06:54:13 PM
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Who was keen on the Black Widow shape?

8.5 x 31.7 with 14.2 wb that some people described as a mini Huffer.


There is one in the new catalog.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-06.jpg)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 22, 2023, 06:56:45 PM
Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 22, 2023, 07:20:48 PM
Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.

Gone in 10 boardslides or 10min of steel wool and elbow grease before you slap rails on it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 22, 2023, 07:27:15 PM
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Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.
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Gone in 10 boardslides or 10min of steel wool and elbow grease before you slap rails on it.

Oh, for sure. The graphic won't dissuade me if I really end up wanting to grab one. I've been skating back-to-back Huffers, though, and I'm having a hard time finding a reason not to just continue that route. haha.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: modern life is war on January 22, 2023, 08:33:35 PM
Is it just me or did AH decks used to have more concave than they do now?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Landmine on January 23, 2023, 10:43:39 AM
Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.

I had the green Green Giant and I can't explain why but it's the heaviest feeling set up I've ever had.  It's probably the wheelbase but it just felt sluggish and it was a chore to skate it.  And I like wide boards.

It's my cruiser now and excels at that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 23, 2023, 11:04:09 AM
Is it just me or did AH decks used to have more concave than they do now?

Appreciate that perspective!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: streetmeat on January 23, 2023, 12:27:39 PM
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Who was keen on the Black Widow shape?

8.5 x 31.7 with 14.2 wb that some people described as a mini Huffer.


There is one in the new catalog.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-06.jpg)





That Russo ‘Lusso’ has my name all over it.

Also that true mold Curbsicle might be the one to get me to check out the whole true mold thing
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ignatius J Reilly on January 23, 2023, 01:02:15 PM
can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mindfuzz on January 23, 2023, 01:06:53 PM
Manderson is 8.38 and has a fuller nose.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on January 23, 2023, 01:38:49 PM
 :-*
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Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.
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I had the green Green Giant and I can't explain why but it's the heaviest feeling set up I've ever had.  It's probably the wheelbase but it just felt sluggish and it was a chore to skate it.  And I like wide boards.

It's my cruiser now and excels at that.

Well it has giant in the name and is almost 33" long with a wheelbase bigger than an actual mega ramp board and a width of over 9" so that might make sense.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 24, 2023, 05:14:00 AM
can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to


The 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb is used across all DLX brands and was at one point the most common board of all in the whole range.  It is often described as the best of everything and pairs well with whatever trucks, but that is down to personal opinion more than anything.

I think people have said the Manderson shape - 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb is closer to 8.5 and very squared in shape.

One you might like to look for is the generic DLX shape 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb, most commonly used on Antihero decks, but occasionally on other DLX boards too.  It is definitely less than the 8.5 and even less than the usual 8.38 boards, of which I have a lot of, being my usual go to nowdays.  I skated a few of the 8.4 boards when I went up from the 8.125, which also had 32 length and 14.25 wb, so it was a good in between for me.

To look at the 8.25 Full SE, which is also 32 long with 14.25 wb, you might find that one nice as well, but may be a little harder to get than some, eg two currently out from DLX catalogs, but sometimes there are no new ones in any drops for that period.

Lastly, the 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb is anything but 8.5 wide, as many people have pointed out, so if you did want a bit wider board with a 14.25 wb, see if you can find one of these and compare it to whatever else there is in 8.25 in the same shop and you might even be surprised that it might work better than you think.


Comparison of Manderson and 8.4 shapes here in this post from a while back in this thread too (page 53):


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3844226;topicseen#msg3844226



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: stupidfuckface on January 24, 2023, 05:43:12 AM
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Who was keen on the Black Widow shape?

8.5 x 31.7 with 14.2 wb that some people described as a mini Huffer.


There is one in the new catalog.


Thou shall not Ollie into a grind on a curb.
Thou shall always smash the front truck first


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-06.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on January 24, 2023, 08:59:02 AM
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Who was keen on the Black Widow shape?


I’m getting couple because of how much I love this shape even though I don’t need any new decks. It’s one of the only shaped decks that I’d skate as my main setup. It’s a good 360 flip board
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: djoekr on January 24, 2023, 09:50:03 AM
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Who was keen on the Black Widow shape?

8.5 x 31.7 with 14.2 wb that some people described as a mini Huffer.


There is one in the new catalog.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-06.jpg)

Man I hate all these curb themed graphics, and that's coming from someone that has worn multiple sets of trucks to the axle doing mostly slappies. The newest Heroin drop also seems to lean heavily into the whole curb skater thing and it just feels oversaturated right now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ignatius J Reilly on January 24, 2023, 10:33:59 AM
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can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to
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I think people have said the Manderson shape - 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb is closer to 8.5 and very squared in shape.
thanks for all that! this is where i'm getting hung up - what do you mean by "closer to 8.5"? is it measured including the concave or something? does the squared off shape just make it look bigger?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 24, 2023, 05:17:31 PM
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can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to
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I think people have said the Manderson shape - 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb is closer to 8.5 and very squared in shape.
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thanks for all that! this is where i'm getting hung up - what do you mean by "closer to 8.5"? is it measured including the concave or something? does the squared off shape just make it look bigger?


Some boards will come out at the exact dimensions listed, but others come out wider / different than listed, including the 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 which is more like 8.3 for other brands and the Manderson shape which is listed as 8.38 but is closer to 8.5 and seems like it is wider than the normal 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb (which runs small) at barely 8.45 at the shoulder down to 8.3 at the back end.

If you can find somewhere to go stand on them, or line them up, side by side, it is easier to see.  The difference is not that much really, maybe a single mm or two here or there, but there is still a difference.

I just got some more of the newer 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb and they are definitely not as wide as an old blue eagle I have had for more than ten years and my 8.38 boards are definitely even at the shoulder and wider than them towards the tail too.


If you can't stand on any and have to buy online, get whatever you think might work, mostly based on wheelbase if that is the main thing and try any of those others, be it the short / blue eagle 8.5 (or whatever graphic is on the shape), the 8.4 or the Manderson shape, which is more like a Full SE than the other two in the blunt kicks.

Hope that helps and sorry for any confusion.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Deadringer on January 25, 2023, 09:22:06 AM
Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.

Is the 9" the same as the Orange Eagle? The nose looks a bit fuller than normal. Might be seeing things
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 25, 2023, 09:25:03 AM
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Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.
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Is the 9" the same as the Orange Eagle? The nose looks a bit fuller than normal. Might be seeing things

Dims are the same. I toggled between the two and I think they're the same. But the more I look, the more I think the nose does look fuller. My brain might be playing tricks on me.
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Post by: swellbowed on January 25, 2023, 09:31:31 AM
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Part of me really wants to try that Green Giant, but I'm not super keen on the graphic.
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Is the 9" the same as the Orange Eagle? The nose looks a bit fuller than normal. Might be seeing things
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Dims are the same. I toggled between the two and I think they're the same. But the more I look, the more I think the nose does look fuller. My brain might be playing tricks on me.
Confirmed same as Orange Eagle
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ignatius J Reilly on January 25, 2023, 09:57:33 AM
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can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to
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I think people have said the Manderson shape - 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb is closer to 8.5 and very squared in shape.
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thanks for all that! this is where i'm getting hung up - what do you mean by "closer to 8.5"? is it measured including the concave or something? does the squared off shape just make it look bigger?
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Some boards will come out at the exact dimensions listed, but others come out wider / different than listed, including the 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 which is more like 8.3 for other brands and the Manderson shape which is listed as 8.38 but is closer to 8.5 and seems like it is wider than the normal 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb (which runs small) at barely 8.45 at the shoulder down to 8.3 at the back end.

If you can find somewhere to go stand on them, or line them up, side by side, it is easier to see.  The difference is not that much really, maybe a single mm or two here or there, but there is still a difference.

I just got some more of the newer 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb and they are definitely not as wide as an old blue eagle I have had for more than ten years and my 8.38 boards are definitely even at the shoulder and wider than them towards the tail too.


If you can't stand on any and have to buy online, get whatever you think might work, mostly based on wheelbase if that is the main thing and try any of those others, be it the short / blue eagle 8.5 (or whatever graphic is on the shape), the 8.4 or the Manderson shape, which is more like a Full SE than the other two in the blunt kicks.

Hope that helps and sorry for any confusion.
super helpful! for what it's worth, i think PS stix measures their boards including concave and dlx measures theirs without, which might explain the discrepancy between some sizes. i stood on the new krooked 8.5 shape at the shop and was surprised by how small it felt (i'm used to the 8.25 size) so i might end up going with that one, but it seems like both are great options. thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 25, 2023, 10:01:50 AM
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can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to
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I think people have said the Manderson shape - 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb is closer to 8.5 and very squared in shape.
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thanks for all that! this is where i'm getting hung up - what do you mean by "closer to 8.5"? is it measured including the concave or something? does the squared off shape just make it look bigger?
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Some boards will come out at the exact dimensions listed, but others come out wider / different than listed, including the 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 which is more like 8.3 for other brands and the Manderson shape which is listed as 8.38 but is closer to 8.5 and seems like it is wider than the normal 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb (which runs small) at barely 8.45 at the shoulder down to 8.3 at the back end.

If you can find somewhere to go stand on them, or line them up, side by side, it is easier to see.  The difference is not that much really, maybe a single mm or two here or there, but there is still a difference.

I just got some more of the newer 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb and they are definitely not as wide as an old blue eagle I have had for more than ten years and my 8.38 boards are definitely even at the shoulder and wider than them towards the tail too.


If you can't stand on any and have to buy online, get whatever you think might work, mostly based on wheelbase if that is the main thing and try any of those others, be it the short / blue eagle 8.5 (or whatever graphic is on the shape), the 8.4 or the Manderson shape, which is more like a Full SE than the other two in the blunt kicks.

Hope that helps and sorry for any confusion.
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super helpful! for what it's worth, i think PS stix measures their boards including concave and dlx measures theirs without, which might explain the discrepancy between some sizes. i stood on the new krooked 8.5 shape at the shop and was surprised by how small it felt (i'm used to the 8.25 size) so i might end up going with that one, but it seems like both are great options. thanks!

This is correct. PS measures surface length and most other woodshops measure tip to tip straight across.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GBLange on January 25, 2023, 10:18:39 PM
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can one of you nerds (non-derogatory) break down the differences between krooked's regular 8.25 x 32 shape (14.38 wheelbase) and the manderson shape? i'm mostly looking for something with a 14.25 wheelbase that's a little bigger than the 8.25 shape but i'm afraid the nose and tail will be too much to get used to
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I think people have said the Manderson shape - 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb is closer to 8.5 and very squared in shape.
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thanks for all that! this is where i'm getting hung up - what do you mean by "closer to 8.5"? is it measured including the concave or something? does the squared off shape just make it look bigger?
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Some boards will come out at the exact dimensions listed, but others come out wider / different than listed, including the 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 which is more like 8.3 for other brands and the Manderson shape which is listed as 8.38 but is closer to 8.5 and seems like it is wider than the normal 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb (which runs small) at barely 8.45 at the shoulder down to 8.3 at the back end.

If you can find somewhere to go stand on them, or line them up, side by side, it is easier to see.  The difference is not that much really, maybe a single mm or two here or there, but there is still a difference.

I just got some more of the newer 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb and they are definitely not as wide as an old blue eagle I have had for more than ten years and my 8.38 boards are definitely even at the shoulder and wider than them towards the tail too.


If you can't stand on any and have to buy online, get whatever you think might work, mostly based on wheelbase if that is the main thing and try any of those others, be it the short / blue eagle 8.5 (or whatever graphic is on the shape), the 8.4 or the Manderson shape, which is more like a Full SE than the other two in the blunt kicks.

Hope that helps and sorry for any confusion.
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super helpful! for what it's worth, i think PS stix measures their boards including concave and dlx measures theirs without, which might explain the discrepancy between some sizes. i stood on the new krooked 8.5 shape at the shop and was surprised by how small it felt (i'm used to the 8.25 size) so i might end up going with that one, but it seems like both are great options. thanks!
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This is correct. PS measures surface length and most other woodshops measure tip to tip straight across.

yup, surface area.if they input the dimension's data into the CAD software, my guess it would be the length of the board tip to tip. then factor in the angle of the kicks, concave and wheelbase. i might be wrong though. just my guess.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: IpathCats on January 26, 2023, 07:00:02 AM
I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on January 26, 2023, 09:06:51 AM
I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.

They have an 8.5 14.75 that drops from time to time. Most recently I think There used it on chandlers pro model. It’s a really good shape. As a fellow tall person I can confirm it’s great. Honestly want to get another one because I’ve never been able to ollie as high on shorter boards than I was able to on that one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swellbowed on January 26, 2023, 09:18:36 AM
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I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.
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They have an 8.5 14.75 that drops from time to time. Most recently I think There used it on chandlers pro model. It’s a really good shape. As a fellow tall person I can confirm it’s great. Honestly want to get another one because I’ve never been able to ollie as high on shorter boards than I was able to on that one.
Not exactly 14.75 but really close. If you're looking for a longer WB on a 8.5 this one might be for you --- 8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69
 https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/night-garden-chandler-pro-8-5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on January 26, 2023, 10:27:23 AM
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I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.
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They have an 8.5 14.75 that drops from time to time. Most recently I think There used it on chandlers pro model. It’s a really good shape. As a fellow tall person I can confirm it’s great. Honestly want to get another one because I’ve never been able to ollie as high on shorter boards than I was able to on that one.
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Not exactly 14.75 but really close. If you're looking for a longer WB on a 8.5 this one might be for you --- 8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69
 https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/night-garden-chandler-pro-8-5

They have one that’s 14.75” too but I haven’t seen those in years. I had one Real deck in that shape and quite liked it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: hobochimp on January 26, 2023, 11:10:35 AM
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I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.
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They have an 8.5 14.75 that drops from time to time. Most recently I think There used it on chandlers pro model. It’s a really good shape. As a fellow tall person I can confirm it’s great. Honestly want to get another one because I’ve never been able to ollie as high on shorter boards than I was able to on that one.
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Not exactly 14.75 but really close. If you're looking for a longer WB on a 8.5 this one might be for you --- 8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69
 https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/night-garden-chandler-pro-8-5

I haven’t measured it in person myself but I believe the common consensus is that this is the same shape, just put at 69 as a joke. Not sure if anyone can confirm or disprove this?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 26, 2023, 03:28:33 PM
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I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.
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They have an 8.5 14.75 that drops from time to time. Most recently I think There used it on chandlers pro model. It’s a really good shape. As a fellow tall person I can confirm it’s great. Honestly want to get another one because I’ve never been able to ollie as high on shorter boards than I was able to on that one.
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Not exactly 14.75 but really close. If you're looking for a longer WB on a 8.5 this one might be for you --- 8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69
 https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/night-garden-chandler-pro-8-5
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I haven’t measured it in person myself but I believe the common consensus is that this is the same shape, just put at 69 as a joke. Not sure if anyone can confirm or disprove this?


I haven't seen one so don't know.



I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.


This one was probably closest to what you were after, which I still have which was 8.43 x 32.57 with 14.75 wb

Real Brock Prowler


(https://i0.wp.com/skateboarding.transworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/01-rs-brock-prowler-square.jpg)




They have one that’s 14.75” too but I haven’t seen those in years. I had one Real deck in that shape and quite liked it.


The 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb is still being made, the current version is the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck, as per info below:

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d2-catalog-05.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on January 28, 2023, 08:42:24 AM
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I REALLY wish DLX would make something with a 14.75 - 15in wb and 8.3 - 8.4in wide. My long and slender body craves a long and slender board.
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They have an 8.5 14.75 that drops from time to time. Most recently I think There used it on chandlers pro model. It’s a really good shape. As a fellow tall person I can confirm it’s great. Honestly want to get another one because I’ve never been able to ollie as high on shorter boards than I was able to on that one.
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Not exactly 14.75 but really close. If you're looking for a longer WB on a 8.5 this one might be for you --- 8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69
 https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/night-garden-chandler-pro-8-5
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I haven’t measured it in person myself but I believe the common consensus is that this is the same shape, just put at 69 as a joke. Not sure if anyone can confirm or disprove this?

It is called the Unity shape, which makes me think it's probably a new shape and not the old 8.5" with 14.75" wb but I can't confirm as I don't have the There board despite really wanting one. I think I might still have my old Real 8.5" with 14.75" wb around. If I'll ever get the Unity shape, I can compare the two.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on January 28, 2023, 04:58:28 PM
Just ordered the 8.3 krooked true fit from orchard. Gonna see how it works out
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bill Salt on January 29, 2023, 10:22:02 AM
shapes are good but please make more 8.125's!It's always a struggle to get them.
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Post by: jakeumms on January 29, 2023, 11:23:08 AM
shapes are good but please make more 8.125's!It's always a struggle to get them.
They've got 2 8.125s in the line pretty much always The first is the 8.125 with the 14.25wb and it used to be on the Black Eagle but is now on the Green Krooked Style Team graphic. The other is the 8.125 with the 14wb and that is on the Red Oval graphic. Those shapes can also be found on other graphics but for now they are reliably on those 2/3 I mentioned.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 29, 2023, 05:11:35 PM
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shapes are good but please make more 8.125's!It's always a struggle to get them.
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They've got 2 8.125s in the line pretty much always The first is the 8.125 with the 14.25wb and it used to be on the Black Eagle but is now on the Green Krooked Style Team graphic. The other is the 8.125 with the 14wb and that is on the Red Oval graphic. Those shapes can also be found on other graphics but for now they are reliably on those 2/3 I mentioned.


I see a lot around, both as said in catalogs and in shops.

Maybe it is more a case of where someone is looking doesn't have them - check with your local, then check online, but at a glance there are plenty around, both in US and most other countries from what I can see of the main online shops.


I know people had been asking more for the shorter ones and didn't like the red Real logo before, but quite simply, if you want the shape, you can always remove / paint over the graphic if you don't like it.  Not that hard really.


From Fall 22

Krooked had two 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb in the last catalog, a Sebo and a Cromer board.

Real also had two 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb in the last catalog, an Ishod and a Chima board.


Antihero always has the black eagle 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb as mentioned.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-09.jpg)



Real just put up their Spring 23 Drop 1 catalog, which has two of the shorter ones in it too, a new one for Ishod and the Real logo in red:


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-03.png)

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-12.png)



Any of those seem like a good one for you?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 29, 2023, 07:10:11 PM
shapes are good but please make more 8.125's!It's always a struggle to get them.


Also to note, some boards are listed as 8.12 and others are listed as 8.125 so be aware of that.


Example, at Skate Deluxe (as you said France on the location), two different searches, one for 8.12 and 8.125

The 8.12 came up with the longer Ishod cathedral graphic board and some Antihero and Krooked boards, as well as a Real shorter board.

Then 8.125 came up with the shorter Real red oval graphic.


https://www.skatedeluxe.com/fr/search?q=8.12

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/fr/search?q=8.125

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: El Freegano on January 29, 2023, 10:51:54 PM
Real is the best! They offer so many options that cover every taste. I am tempted by these new 8.06 short decks and i am happy that they keep their short 8.12 in rotation.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ayjerry on January 31, 2023, 11:38:30 AM
Looking into a new deck. I grew up on 7.75 Habitats, but had NO idea about length or WB back then. As a carpenter and a snowboarder, size/specs is everything to me. I am currently riding an 8.0" Habitat deck. It's 31.75" measuring tip to tip straight across, and 14.25" wheelbase, with a fat nose. I am riding 147 Thunders, axle to axle on this deck is 17.5".

I am 5'6" 150lb. I am thinking going to a shorter deck would be a welcome change, and DLX seems to have a few to choose from. AH green eagle 7.81x31.3 14WB. The new REAL cathedral "true fit" 8.06x31.3 13.88WB, that deck is a little too pretty for me lol, then they also have their price point deck 7.75x31.25 14WB. I imagine they will start rolling out more True Fit decks as time goes on, but for now this is what I came up with.

Would anyone recommend the price point deck? I am thinking the 7.81 AH is the best bet for me, but does anyone have any recommendations of any others? DLX or elsewhere? Thank you.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: IpathCats on January 31, 2023, 11:42:35 AM


This one was probably closest to what you were after, which I still have which was 8.43 x 32.57 with 14.75 wb

Real Brock Prowler


(https://i0.wp.com/skateboarding.transworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/01-rs-brock-prowler-square.jpg)



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They have one that’s 14.75” too but I haven’t seen those in years. I had one Real deck in that shape and quite liked it.
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The 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb is still being made, the current version is the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck, as per info below:

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2022/rs-spr22-d2-catalog-05.png)

YO! just saw this reply, i might have to give that 8.5 x 14.75 a shot if its a shape they regularly make.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 31, 2023, 03:20:49 PM
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This one was probably closest to what you were after, which I still have which was 8.43 x 32.57 with 14.75 wb

Real Brock Prowler





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They have one that’s 14.75” too but I haven’t seen those in years. I had one Real deck in that shape and quite liked it.
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The 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb is still being made, the current version is the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck, as per info below:

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/



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YO! just saw this reply, i might have to give that 8.5 x 14.75 a shot if its a shape they regularly make.


It used to be a staple, coming out more or less every other drop, but this has been the only one in the last post pandemic releases I have seen.

I would imagine there would be more coming out in that shape too, sooner or later.

It is worth it if you like longer boards, but don't want a longer and wider board.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nth syd bear on February 10, 2023, 07:58:18 PM
Yo @Mbrimson88 how long do you estimate before we start seeing some of the true fit shapes over here?
Just looking for an educated guess and I thought u would be the best to ask

Except for spitfire i dont usually have much interest in dlx product.
But those dimensions got my attention
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 10, 2023, 08:18:49 PM
Yo @Mbrimson88 how long do you estimate before we start seeing some of the true fit shapes over here?
Just looking for an educated guess and I thought u would be the best to ask

Except for spitfire i dont usually have much interest in dlx product.
But those dimensions got my attention


At a glance I would say a couple of months, but it depends if any are in a current "in transit" shipment container or still yet to be sent.

Project Distribution do DLX here and would be able to give you a very good answer on what is coming, specific sizes and all that too.

Ben or Jim or whoever else is there that answers messages or email always has a handle on things - rad dudes!


https://projectdistribution.com.au/

https://projectdistribution.com.au/contact/

https://www.instagram.com/projectdist/



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Nth syd bear on February 10, 2023, 11:09:15 PM
a couple months is fine with me and appreciate the contact info

Thank you as always
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ignatius J Reilly on February 13, 2023, 11:24:48 AM
does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 13, 2023, 03:48:24 PM
does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase

Says 14 or is 14?

People who have had it from when it first came out said it was 14.25 wb, so maybe don't go with the sticker and measure the board and see.

Overall it is 8.38 (Full shape) x 32 with 14.25 wb, from all accounts, but I still haven't seen one in person, only seen very hi res pics and read specs, etc.

If it is the usual DLX sticker, round size sticker in silver foil, it might be the wrong sticker someone put on the board, or someone could have swapped it out at some point too.  Seen both of those situations, so although not common, it can easily happen.


* Not trying to be a dick, but I am curious now.  Which graphic is the one you got?  I think the yellow one was the most recent, from a couple of pages back on here.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Boog on February 13, 2023, 04:31:07 PM
I'm really liking the 8.5×32.18×14.38 shape I've been skating. It just feels right.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ignatius J Reilly on February 13, 2023, 07:14:47 PM
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does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase
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Says 14 or is 14?

People who have had it from when it first came out said it was 14.25 wb, so maybe don't go with the sticker and measure the board and see.

Overall it is 8.38 (Full shape) x 32 with 14.25 wb, from all accounts, but I still haven't seen one in person, only seen very hi res pics and read specs, etc.

If it is the usual DLX sticker, round size sticker in silver foil, it might be the wrong sticker someone put on the board, or someone could have swapped it out at some point too.  Seen both of those situations, so although not common, it can easily happen.


* Not trying to be a dick, but I am curious now.  Which graphic is the one you got?  I think the yellow one was the most recent, from a couple of pages back on here.
says 14 and is 14, i measured. there’s no way i could skate a wheelbase under 14.25. pretty bummed i still can’t try this shape yet. it’s this one, note the sticker: https://laborskateshop.com/products/krooked-mike-anderson-eyeballs-skateboard-deck?_pos=5&_fid=a20a81d8a&_ss=c

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 13, 2023, 08:07:30 PM
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does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase
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Says 14 or is 14?

People who have had it from when it first came out said it was 14.25 wb, so maybe don't go with the sticker and measure the board and see.

Overall it is 8.38 (Full shape) x 32 with 14.25 wb, from all accounts, but I still haven't seen one in person, only seen very hi res pics and read specs, etc.

If it is the usual DLX sticker, round size sticker in silver foil, it might be the wrong sticker someone put on the board, or someone could have swapped it out at some point too.  Seen both of those situations, so although not common, it can easily happen.


* Not trying to be a dick, but I am curious now.  Which graphic is the one you got?  I think the yellow one was the most recent, from a couple of pages back on here.
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says 14 and is 14, i measured. there’s no way i could skate a wheelbase under 14.25. pretty bummed i still can’t try this shape yet. it’s this one, note the sticker: https://laborskateshop.com/products/krooked-mike-anderson-eyeballs-skateboard-deck?_pos=5&_fid=a20a81d8a&_ss=c


Yeah, I got a close up of the sticker and that is a totally different board, at 8.38 x 31.75 with 14" wb, which is the new Tru Fit Mold size.


(https://i.ibb.co/5Fb4LBn/Krooked-Anderson-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6BjwFg1)


That one is different to the usual Manderson shape, which was as shown here on the normal listing 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb but is clearly the same graphic on a different deck:


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2023


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring23/06-kr-sp23-d1.jpg)



That board shape and size is the one people had shown before, but comes up better here:


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-02.png)



I had noticed some shops had put up the short board listing for the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb (which is what I skate) but if they are mix and matching the different shapes with the standard graphics, then things could get weird, just like you.  Expecting to order one thing and getting another.

That is not fun.


* Had you bought it, or were you just looking at it?  If you bought it, I would be returning it ASAP as it is different to what is listed and also asking the shop to talk to DLX about their board sizes / shapes with specific graphics, maybe more so if that is going to be the new Manderson shape going forward.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: CrappyChan on February 13, 2023, 08:30:54 PM
I am 6'0 size 10.5 shoe but just got a krooked eyes 8.38 Tru fit and I'm vibing with it like crazy. I was looking at a limo but in comparison the krooked had a much steeper kick and slightly pointy nose and tail rather than the squared off style that is popular right now. I might only skate this from now on, didn't realize it was that compact but it is very easy to flip and I learned multiple tricks on it first session even though I hadn't skated in weeks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrenchSkater on February 14, 2023, 02:00:34 PM
For those who have already tried the 8.06 X 31.5 with 14 WB, is it really a good compromise between 8 and 8.125 and is it also a good board for a small skater like me ? 5,7 and 8 foot size, and i skate Venture 5.2 High V light.

Just to know if all these options add up for my next deck..  :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on February 14, 2023, 08:35:59 PM
For those who have already tried the 8.06 X 31.5 with 14 WB, is it really a good compromise between 8 and 8.125 and is it also a good board for a small skater like me ? 5,7 and 8 foot size, and i skate Venture 5.2 High V light.

Just to know if all these options add up for my next deck..  :D
skated this shape on 147 cast thunders, felt good but too small in the long run for me.
im 5'8 size 7 foot. now i bumped up to 148s on the 8.28 14.125 and im way happier.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on February 15, 2023, 01:23:50 PM
I am 6'0 size 10.5 shoe but just got a krooked eyes 8.38 Tru fit and I'm vibing with it like crazy. I was looking at a limo but in comparison the krooked had a much steeper kick and slightly pointy nose and tail rather than the squared off style that is popular right now. I might only skate this from now on, didn't realize it was that compact but it is very easy to flip and I learned multiple tricks on it first session even though I hadn't skated in weeks.

I have the same 8.3 true fit and I’m loving it so much I went and got another 8.3 true fit at vu
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: nopopnostyle on February 16, 2023, 01:26:32 AM
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I am 6'0 size 10.5 shoe but just got a krooked eyes 8.38 Tru fit and I'm vibing with it like crazy. I was looking at a limo but in comparison the krooked had a much steeper kick and slightly pointy nose and tail rather than the squared off style that is popular right now. I might only skate this from now on, didn't realize it was that compact but it is very easy to flip and I learned multiple tricks on it first session even though I hadn't skated in weeks.
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I have the same 8.3 true fit and I’m loving it so much I went and got another 8.3 true fit at vu

I got the 8.25 Tru Fit about three weeks ago and I also really like it a lot. At first the kicks looked a little too steep for my taste. I got a IV and the tail is as steep as a I on the normal DLX 8.25. But to my delight it doesn't feel that steep when you ride it.
In the first sessions I too got a few moves back I hadn't done in a while and it just feels right.

Might just be the shape to cure my madness and become my everyday setup. Already ordered two more. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 20, 2023, 05:56:54 PM
Any of you familiar with the Cardiel Hecka tight 'construction?' How is it different from the standard Dlx 8.62"? Just a slightly shorter WB? Curious about tail and nose length...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 21, 2023, 01:24:18 AM
Any of you familiar with the Cardiel Hecka tight 'construction?' How is it different from the standard Dlx 8.62"? Just a slightly shorter WB? Curious about tail and nose length...


Yeah, I don't have one, but I had seen one and compared it to my usual 8.5 x 32.3 with 14.5 wb and it was almost the same, just a bit wider.

Overall it actually seems like a really good mid size shape, nowhere near as big as the usual 8.62 x 32.6 with 14.75 wb, which is fun if you want or like a big long board, but it has been a bit big for a few people I know.


They are a bit hard to find a good image, but the Cardiel Burro or Cardiel For Lovers series are that board shape and although out of stock most places, some shops have some good pics, like this one:


(https://www.companybe.com/EmbassyBoardshop/product_photos/rd_images/rd_ScreenShot2020-11-03at5.16.16PM.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 21, 2023, 01:33:13 AM
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I am not sure if the one called Infectious Waste is the Cardiel shape or the usual shape, as a couple of places have them listed differently.


The last of the Cardiel hella tight construction board shape seems to be from Summer 2022, although there could have been one or more I missed since then.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer-2022/


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer22/ah-2022-summer-catalog-06.jpg


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer22/ah-2022-summer-catalog-06.jpg)



https://p1-e6eeae93.imageflux.jp/c!/f=webp:auto,a=2,w=920,h=920,b=ffffff00/heshdawgz/a851122911e517b4b8f5.jpg


(https://p1-e6eeae93.imageflux.jp/c!/f=webp:auto,a=2,w=920,h=920,b=ffffff00/heshdawgz/a851122911e517b4b8f5.jpg)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 21, 2023, 08:11:02 AM
There's been a couple of Cardeil Hecka construction decks out since the above one. There are two out right now. One with the same John Herndon graphic as the Huffer. I am most concerned about the tail length. I can't do anything under 8.5" I am hoping its closer to 8.75"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on February 28, 2023, 02:18:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uM2UFnCSDo
Looks like the new 8.8 BA shape has a 15"wb not the listed 15.05. I mean we kinda knew these numbers were changed to make the shapes easier to track but I can't recall any direct confirmation of that notion before this one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 28, 2023, 02:51:11 PM
BA shape been in the stores a little while now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on February 28, 2023, 03:38:21 PM
BA shape been in the stores a little while now.
Gotcha. I couldn't remember if it was in here or the Big Boys thread where someone asked if his shape was actually a 15.05 or just a 15 on the low. Just thought I'd add fuel to the fire that DLX is slightly fudgy with their dims.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 28, 2023, 03:58:19 PM
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BA shape been in the stores a little while now.
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Gotcha. I couldn't remember if it was in here or the Big Boys thread where someone asked if his shape was actually a 15.05 or just a 15 on the low. Just thought I'd add fuel to the fire that DLX is slightly fudgy with their dims.


It is funny though, I guess just like I can feel the difference between my usual 8.38 and 8.5 boards, but having slightly less width makes such a difference on a board, between the 8.8 and the 9.0 sizes in those boards.

I am still yet to see one, but I have an old white graphic "18" 8.83 ish deck with a longer wheelbase that is pretty much the in between size of the 8.75 and the 9.0 so I can guess what it would be like.






Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 28, 2023, 09:22:30 PM
Great set up vid. now I want to try and tre flip a 15" wheelbase like BA...

However,....

I'm seeing some pretty unacceptable top bushing abuse... First Tom Penny and now BA... #toomanythreads
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: shawngreg on March 02, 2023, 06:28:59 AM
^^ i as well have fallen victim to enjoying that BA setup video way too much.  all of a sudden im thinking, damn im 6'3 also, do i need a 9in eagle??
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on March 11, 2023, 04:43:56 PM
Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 11, 2023, 05:14:01 PM
Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?


I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.


Edit:

To add to that, others I know have been used more broadly across the BBS range or brands include:


8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb

9.0 x 33 with 15 wb


Most of the DLX shapes seem to be very unique in terms of the specific shape, even though some of the dimensions are similar to other brands, so they do keep a fairly tight hold on to their own shape catalog.

I wonder if those other boards were just ones that had been copied or seemed more generic shapes or if they started as other branded shapes and DLX took them on as they fit well in their own range.  Either way, no matter as there are so many options, even more now with the Tru Fit boards, even though I am not at all interested in anything under 14.38 wb or 32 length, there are still a lot of people who will benefit from a better size board for their needs.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on March 11, 2023, 05:45:31 PM
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Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?
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I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.

This is great info. Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 12, 2023, 11:51:31 AM
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Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?
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I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.
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This is great info. Thanks!

The 8.75 does taper, but I'm not sure I'd use the word "significantly" to describe it. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 12, 2023, 04:04:21 PM
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Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?
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I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.
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This is great info. Thanks!
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The 8.75 does taper, but I'm not sure I'd use the word "significantly" to describe it.


Yeah it is not egg or PS Stix kind of taper, but putting the 8.75 beside the 8.62 which is straight throught the rail, the 8.75 starts off wider at the shoulder and ended up more narrow than the 8.62 at the hip, which I only realised after looking at the back wheels which were sticking out on the Indy 159s that were just under the front.

Much the same way that the 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb does the same thing beside the 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb (your favourite).  The 8.5 starts off wider at the shoulder but then tapers to again be more narrow than the 8.25 at the hip.


To amend my previous statement, the 8.25, 8.38 and 8.62 and 9.0 are straight through, whereas the 8.5 and 8.75 taper "somewhat" from shoulder to tail.

They are all still good boards, depending on your needs and wants, so it is not like some are perfect and others are rubbish.

:)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on March 12, 2023, 04:31:05 PM
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Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?
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I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.
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This is great info. Thanks!
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The 8.75 does taper, but I'm not sure I'd use the word "significantly" to describe it.
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Yeah it is not egg or PS Stix kind of taper, but putting the 8.75 beside the 8.62 which is straight throught the rail, the 8.75 starts off wider at the shoulder and ended up more narrow than the 8.62 at the hip, which I only realised after looking at the back wheels which were sticking out on the Indy 159s that were just under the front.

Much the same way that the 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb does the same thing beside the 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wb (your favourite).  The 8.5 starts off wider at the shoulder but then tapers to again be more narrow than the 8.25 at the hip.


To amend my previous statement, the 8.25, 8.38 and 8.62 and 9.0 are straight through, whereas the 8.5 and 8.75 taper "somewhat" from shoulder to tail.

They are all still good boards, depending on your needs and wants, so it is not like some are perfect and others are rubbish.

:)

It seems to work for my endless “bean plant on a bank” variations so I’m happy.

Thanks, again!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on March 12, 2023, 07:39:01 PM
For reference, I took some measurements of the taper on the 8.75 Classic Eagle. It's not a huge taper (especially compared to the football shaped boards I've been skating), but it does happen quickly. Just below the front bolts it starts tapering and quickly levels out around the middle of the board.

Front Bolts: 8.75
Middle: 8.5
Back bolts: 8.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Dooky-shoes on March 13, 2023, 02:48:14 PM
I started a thread asking if all antihero boards are heat transfer, aside from the eagle team board. Really dislike heat transfer, i only ride screen print, just one of those things.
That BA video made me want to try the 8.88 but can only find them online.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 13, 2023, 02:59:03 PM
Pretty sure they are all heat transfers including the eagle.

Seems like only a very few smaller companies do Screen printing these days. Shame. Paint is nice to smudge and slide on.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 13, 2023, 07:31:53 PM
I started a thread asking if all antihero boards are heat transfer, aside from the eagle team board. Really dislike heat transfer, i only ride screen print, just one of those things.
That BA video made me want to try the 8.88 but can only find them online.


So what boards are you actually riding nowdays?

Just curious.


Pretty sure they are all heat transfers including the eagle.

Seems like only a very few smaller companies do Screen printing these days. Shame. Paint is nice to smudge and slide on.



I have some older boards that were still screen printed and for some it is quite hard to tell the difference, but yeah 99.99% of skateboard graphics now are all done with heat transfers, with very few exceptions, almost only limited edition reissues and one or two board brands that have smaller runs and advertise "screen printed" in big bold letters.

Screaming Squeedges was the main company that still did a lot of them, but not sure if they even still do many boards now at all.


https://www.instagram.com/screamingsqueegees/



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 13, 2023, 09:16:59 PM
Screaming Squeegees is Chicken from Pocket Pistols, I believe.

Pretty sure all PP decks are screened.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 15, 2023, 09:46:30 PM
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Anyone have like a list or catalog of every shape Antihero has made? idk just curious and would like to see them all next to each other.
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Would be sick. T
Obviously I’m old and nostalgic, but the early anti hero and Krooked stuff was pretty rad, to me. Some of it now is too. And some seems more paint by numbers.
The old shapes would be interesting. Seeing all of the little ass boards they used to make would be dope


I have a lot of the old catalogs and recall most of their boards over the years, but by no means a complete list.


The DLX Shapes thread is here though:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.0


That is about as close as you are going to get, but I can put up some stuff there too if you are really keen.


Edit:

Even just going back to the first page of that thread from 2015 and comparing catalog pics of boards back then - most are still online too, just google them - and it is interesting to see how different boards are now, as well as what some people had been asking for.

Here's a couple just to get you started:


https://www.dlxsf.com/spring15/ah.html


https://www.dlxsf.com/fall15/ah.html

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 15, 2023, 10:51:21 PM
https://www.dlxsf.com/fall15/ah.html

I still have one of those Four Horsemen posters...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: downtodevin on March 16, 2023, 05:46:48 AM
For the 8.38 True Fit shape, what trucks are going to fit it better 8.25s or 8.5s? The 14” WB seems so beautiful.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 16, 2023, 05:15:34 PM
For the 8.38 True Fit shape, what trucks are going to fit it better 8.25s or 8.5s? The 14” WB seems so beautiful.


There are two different thoughts on this, but it is up to you whether you prefer trucks that fit pretty much perfectly to the width, or trucks that sit under the board a bit.

I ride 149s (8.5) trucks on my 8.38s but others I know ride 144s (8.25) trucks on theirs.


There is not right or wrong answer, but I find that the 144s just sit too far in to be comfortable for me and the 149s don't show any wheel when looking directly down on the board, maybe just a little bit of nut.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 16, 2023, 09:29:54 PM
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For the 8.38 True Fit shape, what trucks are going to fit it better 8.25s or 8.5s? The 14” WB seems so beautiful.
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There are two different thoughts on this, but it is up to you whether you prefer trucks that fit pretty much perfectly to the width, or trucks that sit under the board a bit.

I ride 149s (8.5) trucks on my 8.38s but others I know ride 144s (8.25) trucks on theirs.


There is not right or wrong answer, but I find that the 144s just sit too far in to be comfortable for me and the 149s don't show any wheel when looking directly down on the board, maybe just a little bit of nut.

^ That. 149s will put the outer edge of (most) wheels flush with the edge of deck, with axle nuts sticking out a bit. 144s will put outer edge of (most) wheels inside the edge of deck a bit, and even the edge of axle buts just a hair inside the edge of the deck. As said above, there is no "correct" answer, it's just what ever you like more. 144s will cause the board to flip a bit easier, and 149s will make it feel a bit more stable. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: dmtr on March 17, 2023, 02:47:27 AM
Been looking at Krooked decks to replace my current AH deck ( 8.5 mis register )
Can't deal with the 14" WB, just isn't for me. Also the concave is too much. Want something a little bit more mellow.
Might been too big of a change coming from my Baker 8.25 deck.

I actually enjoy the Baker deck, but it was gifted to me and don't feel the urge to continue skating and/or buying Baker decks.

Is there a Krooked deck that has the width around 8.25, but looks wider without actually being wider? ( fuller shape / nose / tail ?? )

Specs Baker:

width: 8.25"
length: 31.875"
wheelbase: 14.25"
nose: 6.875"
tail: 6.5"

Specs AH Eagle

8.5 x 31.35; 14" WB

Has Krooked something in between? Been looking at the the cromer shape... but hesitant since I need to order online.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 17, 2023, 04:20:46 AM
Been looking at Krooked decks to replace my current AH deck ( 8.5 mis register )
Can't deal with the 14" WB, just isn't for me. Also the concave is too much. Want something a little bit more mellow.
Might been too big of a change coming from my Baker 8.25 deck.

I actually enjoy the Baker deck, but it was gifted to me and don't feel the urge to continue skating and/or buying Baker decks.

Is there a Krooked deck that has the width around 8.25, but looks wider without actually being wider? ( fuller shape / nose / tail ?? )

Specs Baker:

width: 8.25"
length: 31.875"
wheelbase: 14.25"
nose: 6.875"
tail: 6.5"

Specs AH Eagle

8.5 x 31.35; 14" WB

Has Krooked something in between? Been looking at the the cromer shape... but hesitant since I need to order online.


So first, check out the catalogs, both the current one and previous one for what is most likely still in shops:

https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2023

https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2022


As well as the other two, just to cover all bases:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/


DLX has a few options, but the first thing to note is boards are marked with I, II, III or IV on top, with IV being the most mellow concave, so I would be looking more for a IV or a III marked board, over a I or II.  This can be a struggle if you can't see in person, but they are clearly seen through the shrink so anyone in a shop should be able to check for you if you call or message them.

Decks from Antihero, Real or Krooked all have the same shapes, but there are some specific shapes that are used more for one brand than the others, info as follows:


Regular 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 wheelbase, pretty perfect all round and feels wider than Baker 8.25 boards.  They come in all three brands.

In between 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wheelbase is longer all up and one I prefer, but most people would find it a little too long, unless you are tall or prefer a transition based board.

Most common 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wheelbase, which is not really 8.5 wide and maybe the best one for you given you want a slightly wider board with similar dimensions.

Just note there are a few different 8.5 width boards, one that is 8.5 x 32.2 with 14.38 wheelbase that is way bigger than the other one.


That board you had was the very specific short version which was called the "Mis registered" Eagle, but the normal blue Eagle in the 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wheelbase is the size that I would recommend to try and might be a little more common in all numbers including IV as shops might have multiple boards of that size and graphic.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: dmtr on March 17, 2023, 05:45:26 AM
thanks mbrimson!

found two decks online.
Krooked Manderson dimensions:

8.38"
31.875"
14.25"

Krooked Cromer dimensions:

8.25"
lengte: 31.875"
14.38"

Might try the Manderson shape, since it has the exact same dimensions like the Baker, while being a little bit wider.
Think the length of the cromer might be 32" instead of 31.875 though. But not that it matters much.
Just need to get away from the small 14" WB.

Ideally, I should just buy both of them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on March 19, 2023, 05:11:47 PM
I just set up my 8.5 Curbmanments decks…. Pissed.

It’s an 8.25! Not even a 8.38 it’s an 8.25 right on the money. I went back to my order and looked at the sticker that both say 8.5.  I’m not about the hot Rod life.

Wheel base reads 13 5/8”. Length 31 3/16”
II stamp on top.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: downtodevin on March 19, 2023, 05:23:22 PM
I just set up my 8.5 Curbmanments decks…. Pissed.

It’s an 8.25! Not even a 8.38 it’s an 8.25 right on the money. I went back to my order and looked at the sticker that both say 8.5.  I’m not about the hot Rod life.

Wheel base reads 13 5/8”. Length 31 3/16”
II stamp on top.

Damn. I just ordered the 8.38 Krooked Style True Fit Mold. I’m hoping it measures correct.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 19, 2023, 05:56:35 PM
I just set up my 8.5 Curbmanments decks…. Pissed.

It’s an 8.25! Not even a 8.38 it’s an 8.25 right on the money. I went back to my order and looked at the sticker that both say 8.5.  I’m not about the hot Rod life.

Wheel base reads 13 5/8”. Length 31 3/16”
II stamp on top.


Their "blue eagle" 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb has been getting smaller, now barely 8.3 in width so I wonder if that one is also somehow reshaped down, the opposite when compared to some of the other 8.38 boards that are closer to 8.5 which I ride.

Sucks if you can see and feel the board is so small.

You said "decks" so did you get more than one?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: scissorhands on March 19, 2023, 06:42:57 PM
Heck.....
My new Manderson shape (eyeball pit) has a 14" wheelbase and measures 31.7 long (sticker said 14" wheelbase too) the width was right as claimed at 8.38.
Are some of the Manderson decks from this drop 14.25 ? Are there two different ones ?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 19, 2023, 09:23:05 PM
thanks mbrimson!

found two decks online.
Krooked Manderson dimensions:

8.38"
31.875"
14.25"

Krooked Cromer dimensions:

8.25"
lengte: 31.875"
14.38"

Might try the Manderson shape, since it has the exact same dimensions like the Baker, while being a little bit wider.
Think the length of the cromer might be 32" instead of 31.875 though. But not that it matters much.
Just need to get away from the small 14" WB.

Ideally, I should just buy both of them.

The Manderson is the opposite of a Baker- huge squares kicks and often very steep.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 19, 2023, 10:04:15 PM
Heck.....
My new Manderson shape (eyeball pit) has a 14" wheelbase and measures 31.7 long (sticker said 14" wheelbase too) the width was right as claimed at 8.38.
Are some of the Manderson decks from this drop 14.25 ? Are there two different ones ?


This from the last page:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg3962711#msg3962711


It seems like all the new Manderson decks are that Tru Fit size, not the old Manderson shape like they used to be.

Is yours a more regular shape, or is it really squared off and full looking?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on March 20, 2023, 05:12:37 AM
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I just set up my 8.5 Curbmanments decks…. Pissed.

It’s an 8.25! Not even a 8.38 it’s an 8.25 right on the money. I went back to my order and looked at the sticker that both say 8.5.  I’m not about the hot Rod life.

Wheel base reads 13 5/8”. Length 31 3/16”
II stamp on top.
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Their "blue eagle" 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb has been getting smaller, now barely 8.3 in width so I wonder if that one is also somehow reshaped down, the opposite when compared to some of the other 8.38 boards that are closer to 8.5 which I ride.

Sucks if you can see and feel the board is so small.

You said "decks" so did you get more than one?

My mistake. Just the one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on March 20, 2023, 01:39:11 PM
Random thought, does anyone here only skate the 8.06x31.8x14.38 shape? 

Seems like it's always the last DLX shape left on sale racks, yet they consistently keep putting it out.  I know an 8.0 will always have some market share, but adding the long wheelbase seems pretty niche.


For the 8.38 True Fit shape, what trucks are going to fit it better 8.25s or 8.5s? The 14” WB seems so beautiful.
Let us know how you like this shape. Been contemplating trying it out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 20, 2023, 02:23:12 PM
Random thought, does anyone here only skate the 8.06x31.8x14.38 shape? 

Seems like it's always the last DLX shape left on sale racks, yet they consistently keep putting it out.  I know an 8.0 will always have some market share, but adding the long wheelbase seems pretty niche.

I have often wonder this exact same thing.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mcidraque on March 20, 2023, 03:56:48 PM
Random thought, does anyone here only skate the 8.06x31.8x14.38 shape? 

Seems like it's always the last DLX shape left on sale racks, yet they consistently keep putting it out.  I know an 8.0 will always have some market share, but adding the long wheelbase seems pretty niche.


8.06/31.8/14.38 niche rat here. That little extra wb makes the difference while keeping it on the 8" range being about 1'80m or so tall

my go to 8" since 2005ish (?) just set this one up today

(https://i.imgur.com/rAt2WPJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ri4yqXB.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 20, 2023, 04:33:59 PM
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I just set up my 8.5 Curbmanments decks…. Pissed.

It’s an 8.25! Not even a 8.38 it’s an 8.25 right on the money. I went back to my order and looked at the sticker that both say 8.5.  I’m not about the hot Rod life.

Wheel base reads 13 5/8”. Length 31 3/16”
II stamp on top.
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Their "blue eagle" 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb has been getting smaller, now barely 8.3 in width so I wonder if that one is also somehow reshaped down, the opposite when compared to some of the other 8.38 boards that are closer to 8.5 which I ride.

Sucks if you can see and feel the board is so small.

You said "decks" so did you get more than one?
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My mistake. Just the one.


Not a worry.

Just a pain that the Maderson which was advertised as his shape with 14.25 wb has now changed to the shorter one.

Almost something to send in to DLX and ask what happened?!?


You going to skate it anyway or is that shape just a no go whatsoever?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kombuch-A-Holic on March 21, 2023, 07:59:41 AM
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I just set up my 8.5 Curbmanments decks…. Pissed.

It’s an 8.25! Not even a 8.38 it’s an 8.25 right on the money. I went back to my order and looked at the sticker that both say 8.5.  I’m not about the hot Rod life.

Wheel base reads 13 5/8”. Length 31 3/16”
II stamp on top.
[close]


Their "blue eagle" 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb has been getting smaller, now barely 8.3 in width so I wonder if that one is also somehow reshaped down, the opposite when compared to some of the other 8.38 boards that are closer to 8.5 which I ride.

Sucks if you can see and feel the board is so small.

You said "decks" so did you get more than one?
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My mistake. Just the one.
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Not a worry.

Just a pain that the Maderson which was advertised as his shape with 14.25 wb has now changed to the shorter one.

Almost something to send in to DLX and ask what happened?!?


You going to skate it anyway or is that shape just a no go whatsoever?

My normal set up is an 8.25. I'll just wait until I'm done with my current one. I'll try it for sure. The shape looks great. I just wish it was the 8.5 as advertised, I wanted to try something different for mini ramp and curbs at my local.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: slobburnquist on March 21, 2023, 08:36:53 AM
The DLX 8.75" model usually comes with a 14.25" WB, but the 8.62 usually is 14.75" WB. The new 8.62" yellow dipped Cardiel has a slightly smaller WB at 14.6", but what kinda sizing/ratio is this?

Please size the WB down on the 8.62 shape and watch us short legged kings fly!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on March 21, 2023, 08:44:46 AM
The DLX 8.75" model usually comes with a 14.25" WB, but the 8.62 usually is 14.75" WB. The new 8.62" yellow dipped Cardiel has a slightly smaller WB at 14.6", but what kinda sizing/ratio is this?

Please size the WB down on the 8.62 shape and watch us short legged kings fly!

Both my Krooked and AH 8.75s have 14.62 wheelbase.

Edit: To your point about the 8.62, though, Quasi also does a 14.75 wheelbase on their 8.625. That's exceptionally strange for them as even their bigger decks have relatively tucked-in wheelbases. The Quasi deck is PS and DLX is BBS, obviously.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 21, 2023, 08:48:10 AM
There's two 8.75"s. one with with 14 5/8" WB and one with the 14 1/4" WB.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rawbertson. on March 21, 2023, 08:50:13 AM
pretty sure it normally goes like this:
8 = 14"
8.25 = 14.25"
8.5" = 14.5"
etc.
i see a lot of AH vary between 14.25" and 14.62" for 8.75. but I have one 8.75" x 14.75" so all sorts of goofy shit is possible. its a blue meanie shape board tho
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: slobburnquist on March 21, 2023, 08:59:10 AM
They also run a 14.25" WB on most of their 8.5"s and then a 14.5" WB on their 8.38" models. Never had the biggest problem with this but it is odd.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on March 21, 2023, 09:08:30 AM
One factor that probably went into thought for Deluxe wheelbases are that they are a San Francisco based company and a little longer wheelbase helps with bombing hills. At least that’s what I’ve come up with in my head for them making an 8.06 board have a 14.38 wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on March 21, 2023, 12:52:02 PM
The DLX 8.75" model usually comes with a 14.25" WB, but the 8.62 usually is 14.75" WB. The new 8.62" yellow dipped Cardiel has a slightly smaller WB at 14.6", but what kinda sizing/ratio is this?

Please size the WB down on the 8.62 shape and watch us short legged kings fly!

The standard DLX 8.75 deck has 14.62wb. AH was additionally making an 8.75 with a 14.25wb about a year ago, but it seemed to be a short lived production. All of their other 8.75s have 14.62. Also, this does not inc. the AH Blue Meanie shaped deck, which is an 8.75 with a 14.75wb.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on March 21, 2023, 01:09:40 PM
One factor that probably went into thought for Deluxe wheelbases are that they are a San Francisco based company and a little longer wheelbase helps with bombing hills. At least that’s what I’ve come up with in my head for them making an 8.06 board have a 14.38 wheelbase.

I’ll take it.

I’m at some weird place, where I think a longer wb on a narrower board is cool, I just want a smaller overall length. I like short tails. There I said it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 21, 2023, 01:16:17 PM
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The DLX 8.75" model usually comes with a 14.25" WB, but the 8.62 usually is 14.75" WB. The new 8.62" yellow dipped Cardiel has a slightly smaller WB at 14.6", but what kinda sizing/ratio is this?

Please size the WB down on the 8.62 shape and watch us short legged kings fly!
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The standard DLX 8.75 deck has 14.62wb. AH was additionally making an 8.75 with a 14.25wb about a year ago, but it seemed to be a short lived production. All of their other 8.75s have 14.62. Also, this does not inc. the AH Blue Meanie shaped deck, which is an 8.75 with a 14.75wb.

The short WB 8.75" is still around and has new graphics coming out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on March 21, 2023, 03:00:54 PM
One factor that probably went into thought for Deluxe wheelbases are that they are a San Francisco based company and a little longer wheelbase helps with bombing hills. At least that’s what I’ve come up with in my head for them making an 8.06 board have a 14.38 wheelbase.

Nah, that's not it. The tails are a tiny bit shorter on their decks vs other BBS base molds of the same size due to moving the rear truck that extra bit further back. Also back in the day they had riders skating a lot of faster, bigger stuff and moving the wb out was a better move for sales than making boards overall longer as many of their boards feel smaller than they are. The DLX 8.38 is a tad over 32" with 14.5 but feels and skates smaller than the BBS 8.5 with a 14.5, which is barely wider but has a longer tail
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 21, 2023, 04:32:23 PM
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The DLX 8.75" model usually comes with a 14.25" WB, but the 8.62 usually is 14.75" WB. The new 8.62" yellow dipped Cardiel has a slightly smaller WB at 14.6", but what kinda sizing/ratio is this?

Please size the WB down on the 8.62 shape and watch us short legged kings fly!
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The standard DLX 8.75 deck has 14.62wb. AH was additionally making an 8.75 with a 14.25wb about a year ago, but it seemed to be a short lived production. All of their other 8.75s have 14.62. Also, this does not inc. the AH Blue Meanie shaped deck, which is an 8.75 with a 14.75wb.


Yeah, the shorter 14.25 wheelbases and totally different stubby shape with a very short tail, on an 8.75 have only been a more recent thing, with the white eagle (and whatever other graphics DLX have put on them over the years) being as said, longer board overall with big kicks on a 14.62 wb since as long as I can remember.  I still have one from early 2000s and that size, shape and dimensions have not changed.


As to the differences in overall length, to width, to wheelbase, it was explained by someone a while back that they alternate the sizes to accommodate people who want both shorter and longer wheelbases with an approximate size of board.  I made a very long post about it a while back, which is somewhere in this thread, but not going to go looking for it this minute.

That in itself was interesting to hear, given that in one line of boards, they had so many different shapes, which sometimes got a little confusing for some people, but also gave almost everyone something they could be happy with.

That has also changed now with the addition of the very short wheelbases and the Tru Fit shapes.


I sometimes wonder how many different shapes one company can have before it is too much, but as long as they are labelled correctly, it shouldn't be too hard to work out, but if people buy a board based more on the graphic or if a board is only listed by width, things could get messy.

The regular size and shape boards are great for me, being taller, but I definitely could not ride a Tru Fit size and shape board.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 24, 2023, 07:13:11 PM
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Someone was talking about the 8.25 FULL shape the other day, not the Full SE version, so from the latest Real drop, there is one of those there.

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d2-ff-02.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 24, 2023, 07:27:22 PM
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There has a new one too, a variation on the 9.0 shape, now a little shorter but still a longer than average board.

https://www.thereskateboards.com/product-page/joker-in-a-pack-chandler-burton-9-0-1

Chandler's custom 9.0 shape

9.0 x 32.9 x 14.7


One other thing I have noticed is that the more random shapes seem like they have now been aligned with the Tru Fit shapes, such as the Manderson being changed, as per previous info in the last page or two, as well as the Mis registered eagle in the new drop being now even shorter as the 8.5 Tru Fit shape.

Previously 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.0 wb, now shorter.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-07.jpg)


Antihero has a new mini Grosso shape as well - Nooner at 9 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-06.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: caked on March 26, 2023, 06:06:09 PM
Random thought, does anyone here only skate the 8.06x31.8x14.38 shape? 

Seems like it's always the last DLX shape left on sale racks, yet they consistently keep putting it out.  I know an 8.0 will always have some market share, but adding the long wheelbase seems pretty niche.


me! currently skating a There 8.06x31.8x14.38 and it's my second deck of this shape. the first was an Ishod full SE board and I loved that thing. haven't seen another 8.06 full SE in awhile.

then I tried a glue 8x31.3x14 (I believe these are the specs but I honestly don't know with certainty). I skated fine with it but it felt a bit too short. so back to the 8.06 I went.

I like it, it feels comfortable, and it has a nice pop. but now I'm admittedly curious about the true fit shapes. for reference I'm a 5'5 woman with short-ish legs. I might have to grab a true fit deck from this new drop just for the hell of it. I'm still exploring what shape is optimal for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: downtodevin on April 02, 2023, 07:45:07 AM
I got the 8.38 Krooked True Fit Mold. In conjunction with 5.8 Ventures, this has been my favorite setup ever. It’s poppy and just feels perfect! Love the short wheelbase. Great deck I’ll be sticking with it for a long time.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on April 02, 2023, 09:18:37 AM
I got the 8.38 Krooked True Fit Mold. In conjunction with 5.8 Ventures, this has been my favorite setup ever. It’s poppy and just feels perfect! Love the short wheelbase. Great deck I’ll be sticking with it for a long time.
Running the 8.3 true fit on aces but it’s by far my favorite setup I’ve had in a very long time.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 02, 2023, 06:32:18 PM
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8.38 Krooked True Fit Mold
5.8 V-Light Ventures
53mm F4 Classics
Quantum Metallic Bearings
Shake Junt Hardware
Jessup Grip

This setup is great! The pop is so much better compared to my last setup with Aces. Not sure if it’s placebo but I think I’ll be using Ventures for the foreseeable future.


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Rad looking setup!

My question with this is given the normal 8.38 is very nearly 8.5 in width, is the 8.38 Tru Fit board the same, in that it is almost 8.5 wide or is it more an 8.3 in width?

Not a worry either way, but I know some boards are slightly wider than listed and others are not as wide as listed.
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The width at the bolts is a hair over 8.38. Maybe like 8 7/16.


Thanks!

So pretty much the same width as the usual 8.38 sized boards.


From looking at the Tru Fit size chart again, I think the 8.38 actually comes out as the best overall shape, decently sized kicks for the overall length.


8.38 x 31.75 with 14" wheelbase


I know all of them are too small for me, but I look at that one in particular as that is the usual width I ride, but the other sizes should also be good for people who want a shorter board overall with shorter wheelbase too.


Other sizes in text as I keep having to go look up the chart:


8.06 x 31.3 with 13.88 wb

8.25 x 31.5 with 13.88 wb

8.38 x 31.75 with 14.0 wb

8.5 x 31.35 with 13.75 wb



https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-02.png


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: your mom on April 03, 2023, 05:59:58 AM
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One other thing I have noticed is that the more random shapes seem like they have now been aligned with the Tru Fit shapes, such as the Manderson being changed, as per previous info in the last page or two, as well as the Mis registered eagle in the new drop being now even shorter as the 8.5 Tru Fit shape.

Previously 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.0 wb, now shorter.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-07.jpg)



It says new shorter wingspan with tru fit dims but kept the sticker image that has the original 14 wheelbase.
Are they actually doing away with the 14" 8.5 for this, which a few posts above says is actually 8.25? How do they make an 8.3 tru fit with a 14" wheelbase, but can no longer do an 8.5 with a 14" wheelbase? Someone make sense of this for me. I just want the 8.5 with the 14 wheelbase please and thank you

Also an 8.6 with a 14.1 wheelbase would be a nice addition. An in between of the 8.5 14 and the 8.75 14.25
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 03, 2023, 04:54:59 PM

It says new shorter wingspan with tru fit dims but kept the sticker image that has the original 14 wheelbase.
Are they actually doing away with the 14" 8.5 for this, which a few posts above says is actually 8.25? How do they make an 8.3 tru fit with a 14" wheelbase, but can no longer do an 8.5 with a 14" wheelbase? Someone make sense of this for me. I just want the 8.5 with the 14 wheelbase please and thank you

Also an 8.6 with a 14.1 wheelbase would be a nice addition. An in between of the 8.5 14 and the 8.75 14.25


So with the 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb, it tapered down but even then the widest point was not quite 8.5 anyway, hence all the conversations about it not being 8.5, unlike the other longer 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wb which is 8.5 through the rail.

As to other sizes, I guess it is just a wait and see for what comes out, or what is not made any more, like the mis-registered eagles, or the same board in that tape graphic.


One that you might like to check out, if you are down for a bit of modification is the Cardiel 8.62 shape which you could drill in the tail to make it way more like the 14.1 wb in what would be a pretty good shape overall.  The board is out in most runs, including this current one, pic below:

8.62 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, drilled down the 3/4 with a six hole baseplate easily enough


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-03.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on April 03, 2023, 10:22:59 PM
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It says new shorter wingspan with tru fit dims but kept the sticker image that has the original 14 wheelbase.
Are they actually doing away with the 14" 8.5 for this, which a few posts above says is actually 8.25? How do they make an 8.3 tru fit with a 14" wheelbase, but can no longer do an 8.5 with a 14" wheelbase? Someone make sense of this for me. I just want the 8.5 with the 14 wheelbase please and thank you

Also an 8.6 with a 14.1 wheelbase would be a nice addition. An in between of the 8.5 14 and the 8.75 14.25
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So with the 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb, it tapered down but even then the widest point was not quite 8.5 anyway, hence all the conversations about it not being 8.5, unlike the other longer 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wb which is 8.5 through the rail.

As to other sizes, I guess it is just a wait and see for what comes out, or what is not made any more, like the mis-registered eagles, or the same board in that tape graphic.


One that you might like to check out, if you are down for a bit of modification is the Cardiel 8.62 shape which you could drill in the tail to make it way more like the 14.1 wb in what would be a pretty good shape overall.  The board is out in most runs, including this current one, pic below:

8.62 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, drilled down the 3/4 with a six hole baseplate easily enough


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-03.jpg)

Questions on the 8.62: (1) "Sticker" on top left says 14.6. But listed as 14.5. Anyone know which it actually is? (2) How true is that 8.62 width?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swellbowed on April 04, 2023, 05:44:36 AM
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It says new shorter wingspan with tru fit dims but kept the sticker image that has the original 14 wheelbase.
Are they actually doing away with the 14" 8.5 for this, which a few posts above says is actually 8.25? How do they make an 8.3 tru fit with a 14" wheelbase, but can no longer do an 8.5 with a 14" wheelbase? Someone make sense of this for me. I just want the 8.5 with the 14 wheelbase please and thank you

Also an 8.6 with a 14.1 wheelbase would be a nice addition. An in between of the 8.5 14 and the 8.75 14.25
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So with the 8.5 x 31.85 with 14.25 wb, it tapered down but even then the widest point was not quite 8.5 anyway, hence all the conversations about it not being 8.5, unlike the other longer 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wb which is 8.5 through the rail.

As to other sizes, I guess it is just a wait and see for what comes out, or what is not made any more, like the mis-registered eagles, or the same board in that tape graphic.


One that you might like to check out, if you are down for a bit of modification is the Cardiel 8.62 shape which you could drill in the tail to make it way more like the 14.1 wb in what would be a pretty good shape overall.  The board is out in most runs, including this current one, pic below:

8.62 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, drilled down the 3/4 with a six hole baseplate easily enough


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-03.jpg)
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Questions on the 8.62: (1) "Sticker" on top left says 14.6. But listed as 14.5. Anyone know which it actually is? (2) How true is that 8.62 width?
Pretty sure that’s gotta be a typo on the site. I think the sticker is correct with 14.6 - skated one in the past and the wheelbase feels long. Don’t have one on hand to measure but to answer your other question, definitely true to 8.62 ~ Fun ride
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 04, 2023, 06:47:53 AM
My locals don't get much DLX- usually 1 graphic from each brand and they're gone quickly with long wait times hence I often have to mail order.

Has anyone actually had the balls to ask a shop for a specific number like "send me a III of IV if you have em"? I seem to always get I if I mail order and the difference between I and IV is quite noticeable.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on April 04, 2023, 07:48:00 AM
My locals don't get much DLX- usually 1 graphic from each brand and they're gone quickly with long wait times hence I often have to mail order.

Has anyone actually had the balls to ask a shop for a specific number like "send me a III of IV if you have em"? I seem to always get I if I mail order and the difference between I and IV is quite noticeable.

I do every time I mail order, if they have a order comment section. This is what I send (I usually order Anti-Hero):

Anti-Hero/DLX decks have a Roman numeral (“I” through “IX”) stamped on the top ply, near the front truck holes. *IF* possible please send,

1st Choice:  IV
2nd Choice:  III
3rd Choice:  II
Last Choice:  I

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 04, 2023, 08:34:21 AM
My locals don't get much DLX- usually 1 graphic from each brand and they're gone quickly with long wait times hence I often have to mail order.

Has anyone actually had the balls to ask a shop for a specific number like "send me a III of IV if you have em"? I seem to always get I if I mail order and the difference between I and IV is quite noticeable.


Some of the bigger places I know have lots of stock, or who show current quantities of boards are good for asking for the specific numbers, but I try not to be painful about it.

Usually just a quick message asking what number I to IV is on top of these boards in stock - then usually get a reply quickly enough within a day or so and I always make sure to order ASAP just so they don't get pissed for answering questions that they don't get any reply or sale from.

Some other places I have never heard back, but it is not a worry either way.


I got quite a few I and II on good sales recently, so have been parking on the kicks and turning them all into IV boards, which works nicely.  Yes I have flattened some a little more than I would have liked, but I would rather have a board that is a little too flat than too steep, so never have problems skating them anyway.

Before that, I wouldn't buy a board I didn't know the number on top first (and only ever IV stamps), most from going in to stores on my travels, but quite a few from places as per the start of this reply, who had more than one or two in stock.


Also I just remembered to add, not that it might have any bearing on anywhere else, but it seemed that anything with an aqua top was going to be flatter overall even in I than anything else including IV in orange or some other colour top ply.  Having about five or more now with aqua tops and they were all so very flat.  Some yellow tops I have now too also seem a bit flatter than other colour top ply, but I would not know if they went into more mellow molds for that run of boards or if there was anything else to note with them.

All are 8.38 sized boards too, which in general come out a bit more mellow than some other shapes, but from having so many come through my hands, it is a curious thing to see.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on April 04, 2023, 05:49:10 PM
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My locals don't get much DLX- usually 1 graphic from each brand and they're gone quickly with long wait times hence I often have to mail order.

Has anyone actually had the balls to ask a shop for a specific number like "send me a III of IV if you have em"? I seem to always get I if I mail order and the difference between I and IV is quite noticeable.
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I do every time I mail order, if they have a order comment section. This is what I send (I usually order Anti-Hero):

Anti-Hero/DLX decks have a Roman numeral (“I” through “IX”) stamped on the top ply, near the front truck holes. *IF* possible please send,

1st Choice:  IX
2nd Choice:  III
3rd Choice:  II
Last Choice:  I

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!



This is so sick…was just gonna ask the same question to @Sedition, so thank you both.

I like dlx and all of their moves, except that I just don’t like bbs boards, mostly because of the concave, but also because they were traditionally (maybe just my opinion), too long.
I went into a small shop the other day and they had an 8” Ishod twin tail, that checked a lot of boxes, except it was a I. Couldn’t. And I’m bummed I’m this wack.
Anyways…someone posted the beeeest looking Krooked I’ve seen in a minute.
I’m on the hunt for a flat 8.06, I keep checking the shops that are close ish to me.
I want to support these short ass boards because, turns out, I like short boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on April 04, 2023, 07:16:34 PM
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My locals don't get much DLX- usually 1 graphic from each brand and they're gone quickly with long wait times hence I often have to mail order.

Has anyone actually had the balls to ask a shop for a specific number like "send me a III of IV if you have em"? I seem to always get I if I mail order and the difference between I and IV is quite noticeable.
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I do every time I mail order, if they have a order comment section. This is what I send (I usually order Anti-Hero):

Anti-Hero/DLX decks have a Roman numeral (“I” through “IX”) stamped on the top ply, near the front truck holes. *IF* possible please send,

1st Choice:  IX
2nd Choice:  III
3rd Choice:  II
Last Choice:  I

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!


Roman numerals IV to VIII getting no love from you  ;)

I never even thought to ask this so good to hear shops will accommodate
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on April 04, 2023, 08:53:33 PM
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My locals don't get much DLX- usually 1 graphic from each brand and they're gone quickly with long wait times hence I often have to mail order.

Has anyone actually had the balls to ask a shop for a specific number like "send me a III of IV if you have em"? I seem to always get I if I mail order and the difference between I and IV is quite noticeable.
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I do every time I mail order, if they have a order comment section. This is what I send (I usually order Anti-Hero):

Anti-Hero/DLX decks have a Roman numeral (“I” through “IX”) stamped on the top ply, near the front truck holes. *IF* possible please send,

1st Choice:  IX
2nd Choice:  III
3rd Choice:  II
Last Choice:  I

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

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Roman numerals IV to VIII getting no love from you  ;)

I never even thought to ask this so good to hear shops will accommodate

IV. Typos are real. Went back and fixed it. Surprised no one else called me out on it! :)

But yeah, I’ve even had shops contact me just to clarify (amazing how many people do NOT know about the Roman numerals), so some (shops) def do try to accommodate.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 06, 2023, 09:25:19 PM
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Adding this here as well:



I can't speak about the 8.38 TruFit but I have several "normal" 8.25 DLX boards here and three TruFit 8.25s and the width is exactly the same. Nose and Tail are identical also, it's just as if the length was taken away in the middle of the board. The only difference, apart from length, I noticed is that the kicks on the Tru Fit seem steeper but don't feel that way when you skate them. I assume this somehow equals out the shorter lever of the shorter wheelbase because the power I had to use to pop doesn't feel much different to a flatter normal 8.25 to which I am very used. I have a IV and two IIIs for the TruFit and the Tail is as steep as the Tail on a "normal" I.
I flattened out the Tail on one of the TruFits to verify my theory and to find out how it feels but I haven't been able to ride it yet.
I'll report back, but I think that belongs in the DLX Shapes Thread then..


Yeah that is good info.


:)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on April 17, 2023, 08:05:11 AM
Has anyone gone from the 8.12x31.3x14 shape(or any other 14”WB) to one of these 13.88” true fits? I’m wondering if they feel significantly tighter, I’d assume so bc I definitely notice a difference going up to a 14.12” from 14”
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on April 17, 2023, 12:01:05 PM
Has anyone gone from the 8.12x31.3x14 shape(or any other 14”WB) to one of these 13.88” true fits? I’m wondering if they feel significantly tighter, I’d assume so bc I definitely notice a difference going up to a 14.12” from 14”

I regularly skate 14”wb decks and the 13.88 true fit felt too tight for me
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: GBLange on April 17, 2023, 08:51:44 PM
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Has anyone gone from the 8.12x31.3x14 shape(or any other 14”WB) to one of these 13.88” true fits? I’m wondering if they feel significantly tighter, I’d assume so bc I definitely notice a difference going up to a 14.12” from 14”
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I regularly skate 14”wb decks and the 13.88 true fit felt too tight for me

which trucks u using it with?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: z_tx on April 19, 2023, 11:30:31 AM
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Has anyone gone from the 8.12x31.3x14 shape(or any other 14”WB) to one of these 13.88” true fits? I’m wondering if they feel significantly tighter, I’d assume so bc I definitely notice a difference going up to a 14.12” from 14”
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I regularly skate 14”wb decks and the 13.88 true fit felt too tight for me
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which trucks u using it with?

Venture 5.6 v-cast hollow
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on April 21, 2023, 06:00:23 PM
Anyone skate the Krooked Barbee board? What trucks did you run?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Snappyfingers on April 21, 2023, 07:32:31 PM
Anyone skate the Krooked Barbee board? What trucks did you run?

His shaped “Street” model?

If so , I’m running Ace AF1 55. Several different things wheels have been on but they’ve all been wide-ish.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on April 21, 2023, 07:49:43 PM
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Anyone skate the Krooked Barbee board? What trucks did you run?
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His shaped “Street” model?

If so , I’m running Ace AF1 55. Several different things wheels have been on but they’ve all been wide-ish.

Yep, that's the one. Looks like a super fun board. Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 21, 2023, 07:50:59 PM
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Anyone skate the Krooked Barbee board? What trucks did you run?
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His shaped “Street” model?

If so , I’m running Ace AF1 55. Several different things wheels have been on but they’ve all been wide-ish.


Some others have said 149s / 159s and even 169s worked well for them, but as you did, 8.5" trucks work nicely for how the shape is, given it is more the 80s fish shape, super wide up front but always going to show a lot of wheel if you match your front bolts to truck, more so than the back, as per the measurements from these guys.

Don't be afraid of wheels sticking out at the back, cause that is what the shapes were like back in the 80s, given both the middle and the tail were wider, you get used to the overall width, not how narrow the board gets over the back bolts.


From Conflict Skates site:

https://www.conflictskates.co.uk/krooked-ray-barbee---trifecta-skateboard-deck-95-x-3175--blue-old-skool-ltd-mark-gonzalez-36585-p.asp


9.5" x 31.75"
6.75" nose
6.75" tail
14.25" WB (measured from inner to inner holes)
New hole pattern truck spacing
Width over front truck : 9.0"
Width over rear truck : 8.125"


(https://www.basementskate.com.au/images/P/krooked-skateboard-deck-friends-9-5-barbee.png)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on April 21, 2023, 08:01:32 PM
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Anyone skate the Krooked Barbee board? What trucks did you run?
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His shaped “Street” model?

If so , I’m running Ace AF1 55. Several different things wheels have been on but they’ve all been wide-ish.
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Some others have said 149s / 159s and even 169s worked well for them, but as you did, 8.5" trucks work nicely for how the shape is, given it is more the 80s fish shape, super wide up front but always going to show a lot of wheel if you match your front bolts to truck, more so than the back, as per the measurements from these guys.

Don't be afraid of wheels sticking out at the back, cause that is what the shapes were like back in the 80s, given both the middle and the tail were wider, you get used to the overall width, not how narrow the board gets over the back bolts.


From Conflict Skates site:

https://www.conflictskates.co.uk/krooked-ray-barbee---trifecta-skateboard-deck-95-x-3175--blue-old-skool-ltd-mark-gonzalez-36585-p.asp


9.5" x 31.75"
6.75" nose
6.75" tail
14.25" WB (measured from inner to inner holes)
New hole pattern truck spacing
Width over front truck : 9.0"
Width over rear truck : 8.125"


(https://www.basementskate.com.au/images/P/krooked-skateboard-deck-friends-9-5-barbee.png)

You're always on point with the info. Thank you!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on April 24, 2023, 05:18:44 PM
Holy hell, you guys. I rode the 8.28/14.1 for awhile today (normally ride the 8.25/14.38). I was SHOCKED at how small that thing is. The shorter kicks, length, and wheelbase…felt like I was riding a freestyle board. I am bewildered that any normal sized adult could ride a sub 14” wheelbase (e.g. true fit) for anything other pure freestyle. That shit is  just WILD. Hats-off to those of you can ride those decks, they would be the death of me. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 24, 2023, 05:59:57 PM
Holy hell, you guys. I rode an 8.28 for awhile today (normally ride the 8.25/14.38). I was SHOCKED at how small that thing is. The shorter kicks, length, and wheelbase…felt like I was riding a freestyle board. I am bewildered that any normal sized adult could ride a sub 14” wheelbase (e.g. true fit) for anything other pure freestyle. That shit is  just WILD. Hats-off to those of you can ride those decks, they would be the death of me.


Same.

Sure is a weird ride for me, but I know some really short people too, so they definitely benefit from those sort of boards.


Also to note, some people like Koston prefer shorter wheelbases to anything else, so I couldn't imagine a sub 14" wb but that is the norm for them. 


* Koston is not short either.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on April 24, 2023, 06:08:40 PM
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Holy hell, you guys. I rode an 8.28 for awhile today (normally ride the 8.25/14.38). I was SHOCKED at how small that thing is. The shorter kicks, length, and wheelbase…felt like I was riding a freestyle board. I am bewildered that any normal sized adult could ride a sub 14” wheelbase (e.g. true fit) for anything other pure freestyle. That shit is  just WILD. Hats-off to those of you can ride those decks, they would be the death of me.
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Same.

Sure is a weird ride for me, but I know some really short people too, so they definitely benefit from those sort of boards.


Also to note, some people like Koston prefer shorter wheelbases to anything else, so I couldn't imagine a sub 14" wb but that is the norm for them. 


* Koston is not short either.




How tall are you guys? I'm 5'7 and like a bit shorter of a board, but those True Fits sound crazy short.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on April 24, 2023, 06:13:04 PM
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Holy hell, you guys. I rode an 8.28 for awhile today (normally ride the 8.25/14.38). I was SHOCKED at how small that thing is. The shorter kicks, length, and wheelbase…felt like I was riding a freestyle board. I am bewildered that any normal sized adult could ride a sub 14” wheelbase (e.g. true fit) for anything other pure freestyle. That shit is  just WILD. Hats-off to those of you can ride those decks, they would be the death of me.
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Same.

Sure is a weird ride for me, but I know some really short people too, so they definitely benefit from those sort of boards.


Also to note, some people like Koston prefer shorter wheelbases to anything else, so I couldn't imagine a sub 14" wb but that is the norm for them. 


* Koston is not short either.
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How tall are you guys? I'm 5'7 and like a bit shorter of a board, but those True Fits sound crazy short.

5’11”. Size 10 Vans.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on April 24, 2023, 06:14:13 PM
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Holy hell, you guys. I rode an 8.28 for awhile today (normally ride the 8.25/14.38). I was SHOCKED at how small that thing is. The shorter kicks, length, and wheelbase…felt like I was riding a freestyle board. I am bewildered that any normal sized adult could ride a sub 14” wheelbase (e.g. true fit) for anything other pure freestyle. That shit is  just WILD. Hats-off to those of you can ride those decks, they would be the death of me.
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Same.

Sure is a weird ride for me, but I know some really short people too, so they definitely benefit from those sort of boards.


Also to note, some people like Koston prefer shorter wheelbases to anything else, so I couldn't imagine a sub 14" wb but that is the norm for them. 


* Koston is not short either.

Koston also came up when that was normal and rides Venture. He rode normal decks when he was "sponsored by Independent"
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on April 24, 2023, 06:33:59 PM
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Holy hell, you guys. I rode an 8.28 for awhile today (normally ride the 8.25/14.38). I was SHOCKED at how small that thing is. The shorter kicks, length, and wheelbase…felt like I was riding a freestyle board. I am bewildered that any normal sized adult could ride a sub 14” wheelbase (e.g. true fit) for anything other pure freestyle. That shit is  just WILD. Hats-off to those of you can ride those decks, they would be the death of me.
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Same.

Sure is a weird ride for me, but I know some really short people too, so they definitely benefit from those sort of boards.


Also to note, some people like Koston prefer shorter wheelbases to anything else, so I couldn't imagine a sub 14" wb but that is the norm for them. 


* Koston is not short either.
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Koston also came up when that was normal and rides Venture. He rode normal decks when he was "sponsored by Independent"


Yeah it is definitely more what you know and what you are used to.

I don't really follow Koston in detail, but when on Crail boards, they had shorter wheelbases, so he could get away without modifying Indy trucks even though he wanted them lower than they were, but I think more than anything now, most of the boards he rides, Skate Mental or whatever are longer wheelbases, so his repositioned holes on lower Venture trucks work better on those setups anyway.

When trying out that option just to see what it was like, I could definitely feel how short the board was in the wheelbase, but it also made Venture trucks work a lot more easily for me too.

Combinations of board and trucks will definitely help or hinder what you are used to in your skateboard madness / comfort on a board, more so if you have been riding a certain shape, size or feel of setup for a while.


Some of the pro people (male or female) as well as the general public are very short and could do with something that is significantly shorter and easier to spin, flip or whatever, especially as people are going more for wider boards now than they have in the past, which usually meant increases in width would also come with increases in wheelbase and overall length.




How tall are you guys? I'm 5'7 and like a bit shorter of a board, but those True Fits sound crazy short.


6'2" / 188cms tall with size 11/12 shoe.

Riding 8.38 to 8.5 with 14.5 wb and 32+ length more often than not nowdays (with size 12 shoes), but was on black eagles 8.12 with 14.25 wb or other 8.18 with 14.38 wb for a long time while squeezing into size 11 shoes.

When I have a go of the 8 or 8.25 shorter boards, often 14 or so wb, they feel so light and easy to flip, so it is not a big deal, but I definitely prefer a bit more board overall nowdays.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: goodatmeth on May 02, 2023, 09:17:15 AM
Just stepped on my girlfriends new 8.25 true fit. It's a II and the concave is insane. I usually like steep decks, recently rode an Ishod 8.25 that's also a II. But this one is on a completely different level, it hurts my feet just standing on it (with socks). Are all of the true fits like that?
Other than that, the shape is amazing, perfectly scaled down.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: caked on May 03, 2023, 08:24:23 AM
Just stepped on my girlfriends new 8.25 true fit. It's a II and the concave is insane. I usually like steep decks, recently rode an Ishod 8.25 that's also a II. But this one is on a completely different level, it hurts my feet just standing on it (with socks). Are all of the true fits like that?
Other than that, the shape is amazing, perfectly scaled down.

When I skated my new true fit board during the first session, multiple people mentioned how insane the concave is. It must be a DLX thing? But definitely noticeable like you said.

As an aside, I switched from 14.38" wb to 13.88" (both DLX boards). It's great for my pop and for flipping tricks more easily, but my pushing leg has been bothering me when I skate. I wonder if it's related to the change in deck length but I have no idea. Seems to be less noticeable the more sessions I have, so I hope it's not really a true injury.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 03, 2023, 08:54:37 AM
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Just stepped on my girlfriends new 8.25 true fit. It's a II and the concave is insane. I usually like steep decks, recently rode an Ishod 8.25 that's also a II. But this one is on a completely different level, it hurts my feet just standing on it (with socks). Are all of the true fits like that?
Other than that, the shape is amazing, perfectly scaled down.
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When I skated my new true fit board during the first session, multiple people mentioned how insane the concave is. It must be a DLX thing? But definitely noticeable like you said.

As an aside, I switched from 14.38" wb to 13.88" (both DLX boards). It's great for my pop and for flipping tricks more easily, but my pushing leg has been bothering me when I skate. I wonder if it's related to the change in deck length but I have no idea. Seems to be less noticeable the more sessions I have, so I hope it's not really a true injury.


Not to make anyone crazy, but any time I skate a board that is too steep in the tail, I feel my back foot and ankle getting stressed.  Granted I am pretty old now with a number of ankle injuries from the late 80s to early 90s, but I definitely find a more mellow tail to be a whole lot easier on my body and can keep skating a lot longer than on a board with steeper kicks.

I don't know how the steeper kicks translate to body and leg / ankle and foot position in other people, but to me it is the equivalent of having shoes that make my ankles roll inwards, or in this case, more just my back foot, which is also my pushing foot (and driving foot) so I am more used to making sure I don't put too much stress on it from skating, mainly flattening out any board that feels a bit too steep by parking the car tyre on it for a bit, but I have found it really does help me in that regard.


If you have that app on your phone that gives you the angle of the kicks, it would be interesting to know.  Most of my boards are now about 18 degrees, which were upwards of 20 to 22 when new, but some I have stood on have been up to 24 / 25 and those things were crazy steep, at least to me anyway.

For DLX / BBS boards, or any other boards that have the spoon concave, put the phone or measuring device up on the end of the tail, not down in the bolts area.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: caked on May 04, 2023, 01:58:05 PM
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Just stepped on my girlfriends new 8.25 true fit. It's a II and the concave is insane. I usually like steep decks, recently rode an Ishod 8.25 that's also a II. But this one is on a completely different level, it hurts my feet just standing on it (with socks). Are all of the true fits like that?
Other than that, the shape is amazing, perfectly scaled down.
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When I skated my new true fit board during the first session, multiple people mentioned how insane the concave is. It must be a DLX thing? But definitely noticeable like you said.

As an aside, I switched from 14.38" wb to 13.88" (both DLX boards). It's great for my pop and for flipping tricks more easily, but my pushing leg has been bothering me when I skate. I wonder if it's related to the change in deck length but I have no idea. Seems to be less noticeable the more sessions I have, so I hope it's not really a true injury.
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Not to make anyone crazy, but any time I skate a board that is too steep in the tail, I feel my back foot and ankle getting stressed.  Granted I am pretty old now with a number of ankle injuries from the late 80s to early 90s, but I definitely find a more mellow tail to be a whole lot easier on my body and can keep skating a lot longer than on a board with steeper kicks.

I don't know how the steeper kicks translate to body and leg / ankle and foot position in other people, but to me it is the equivalent of having shoes that make my ankles roll inwards, or in this case, more just my back foot, which is also my pushing foot (and driving foot) so I am more used to making sure I don't put too much stress on it from skating, mainly flattening out any board that feels a bit too steep by parking the car tyre on it for a bit, but I have found it really does help me in that regard.


If you have that app on your phone that gives you the angle of the kicks, it would be interesting to know.  Most of my boards are now about 18 degrees, which were upwards of 20 to 22 when new, but some I have stood on have been up to 24 / 25 and those things were crazy steep, at least to me anyway.

For DLX / BBS boards, or any other boards that have the spoon concave, put the phone or measuring device up on the end of the tail, not down in the bolts area.

this makes sense to me! I measured the angle of the tail and it's the same as my last board - 19 or 20 degrees. I had a session today and my leg isn't hurting, so hopefully it was just a temporary thing.

this board is so easy to pop. I get great height without trying very hard.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 05, 2023, 08:15:27 AM
Not to make anyone crazy, but any time I skate a board that is too steep in the tail, I feel my back foot and ankle getting stressed.  Granted I am pretty old now with a number of ankle injuries from the late 80s to early 90s, but I definitely find a more mellow tail to be a whole lot easier on my body and can keep skating a lot longer than on a board with steeper kicks.

I don't know how the steeper kicks translate to body and leg / ankle and foot position in other people, but to me it is the equivalent of having shoes that make my ankles roll inwards, or in this case, more just my back foot, which is also my pushing foot (and driving foot) so I am more used to making sure I don't put too much stress on it from skating, mainly flattening out any board that feels a bit too steep by parking the car tyre on it for a bit, but I have found it really does help me in that regard.

Totally back this sentiment. Ben DeGros was also recently talking about the same thing on one of his posts (e.g. flatter boards being less physically troublesome to ride).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spacial_profiling on May 05, 2023, 08:44:34 AM
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Adding this here as well:

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I can't speak about the 8.38 TruFit but I have several "normal" 8.25 DLX boards here and three TruFit 8.25s and the width is exactly the same. Nose and Tail are identical also, it's just as if the length was taken away in the middle of the board. The only difference, apart from length, I noticed is that the kicks on the Tru Fit seem steeper but don't feel that way when you skate them. I assume this somehow equals out the shorter lever of the shorter wheelbase because the power I had to use to pop doesn't feel much different to a flatter normal 8.25 to which I am very used. I have a IV and two IIIs for the TruFit and the Tail is as steep as the Tail on a "normal" I.
I flattened out the Tail on one of the TruFits to verify my theory and to find out how it feels but I haven't been able to ride it yet.
I'll report back, but I think that belongs in the DLX Shapes Thread then..
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Yeah that is good info.

:)
Appreciate this share. I was skating with a buddy recently who use's this to mod all his boards to 14in wheelbase (not just drilling back the front truck).

https://www.chemsfb.com/product/full-metal-wheelbase-mod-tool
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 05, 2023, 08:47:57 AM
Ended up ordering an 8.5 True Fit and it should be here in a few days. Excited to report back.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Made In China on May 05, 2023, 09:47:31 AM
I'm currently skating this 8.5 Marbie There from their drop last summer and it might be my favorite popsicle shape ever. It feels shorter than a lot of 8.5s I've skated before and has mellow concave and both the nose and the tail aren't steep. Everything, especially flip tricks, feel better on it. Anyone know anything about it? Is it a easily available DLX shape? I don't typically pay attention to these kinds of things so I'm pretty out of the loop lol

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on May 05, 2023, 10:18:58 AM
I'm currently skating this 8.5 Marbie There from their drop last summer and it might be my favorite popsicle shape ever. It feels shorter than a lot of 8.5s I've skated before and has mellow concave and both the nose and the tail aren't steep. Everything, especially flip tricks, feel better on it. Anyone know anything about it? Is it a easily available DLX shape? I don't typically pay attention to these kinds of things so I'm pretty out of the loop lol

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck

Seems like the standard DLX 8.5" with the 14.375" wheelbase. Maybe a bit less common than the one with the 14.25" wheelbase right now but still fairly common. Here's a selection from Skatedeluxe just because it's easy to filter from there:
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/krooked-gonz-aperture-8-5-skateboard-deck-white_p162887?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-daan-terrestrial-seasonings-8-5-skateboard-deck-multi_p162841?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-renewal-doves-8-5-skateboard-deck-cream_p144365?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-lintell-moto-8-5-skateboard-deck-green_p159435?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-anderson-pigeon-religion-8-5-skateboard-deck-multi_p162885?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-x-natas-ii-team-oval-8-5-skateboard-deck-multi_p154054?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-team-grimple-stix-8-5-skateboard-deck-navy_p152852?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-dove-redux-renewals-8-5-skateboard-deck-red_p152833?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/krooked-flowers-8-5-skateboard-deck-yellow_p144415?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/krooked-team-eye-dye-8-5-skateboard-deck-multi_p156283?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/krooked-hands-on-8-5-skateboard-deck-orange_p158545?eav=234%2C955-956&cPath=42&brand_id=103,175,105,655,656

Some of them list different nose and tail lengths but Skatedeluxe isn't exactly 100% accurate so it might be that these are all the same or it might be that they're not.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: spacial_profiling on May 05, 2023, 10:39:35 AM
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Adding this here as well:

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I can't speak about the 8.38 TruFit but I have several "normal" 8.25 DLX boards here and three TruFit 8.25s and the width is exactly the same. Nose and Tail are identical also, it's just as if the length was taken away in the middle of the board. The only difference, apart from length, I noticed is that the kicks on the Tru Fit seem steeper but don't feel that way when you skate them. I assume this somehow equals out the shorter lever of the shorter wheelbase because the power I had to use to pop doesn't feel much different to a flatter normal 8.25 to which I am very used. I have a IV and two IIIs for the TruFit and the Tail is as steep as the Tail on a "normal" I.
I flattened out the Tail on one of the TruFits to verify my theory and to find out how it feels but I haven't been able to ride it yet.
I'll report back, but I think that belongs in the DLX Shapes Thread then..
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Yeah that is good info.

:)
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Appreciate this share. I was skating with a buddy recently who use's this to mod all his boards to 14in wheelbase (not just drilling back the front truck).

https://www.chemsfb.com/product/full-metal-wheelbase-mod-tool

(https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/335863599/4803CBDC-FE03-4143-A5BF-708C0B51CA89.jpeg?auto=format&fit=max&w=800)
Updated with pic
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 05, 2023, 10:59:12 AM
I'm currently skating this 8.5 Marbie There from their drop last summer and it might be my favorite popsicle shape ever. It feels shorter than a lot of 8.5s I've skated before and has mellow concave and both the nose and the tail aren't steep. Everything, especially flip tricks, feel better on it. Anyone know anything about it? Is it a easily available DLX shape? I don't typically pay attention to these kinds of things so I'm pretty out of the loop lol

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck

I've actually been meaning to post/ask about the DLX 8.5/14.38 deck. I've not seen one in real time (yet). The current Anti-Hero BA/Pigeon Religion deck is listed as one of those. How true is the width (most DLX "8.5" decks seem to be closer to 8.38). How are shapes of kicks, etc?

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-01.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on May 05, 2023, 11:22:11 AM
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I'm currently skating this 8.5 Marbie There from their drop last summer and it might be my favorite popsicle shape ever. It feels shorter than a lot of 8.5s I've skated before and has mellow concave and both the nose and the tail aren't steep. Everything, especially flip tricks, feel better on it. Anyone know anything about it? Is it a easily available DLX shape? I don't typically pay attention to these kinds of things so I'm pretty out of the loop lol

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck
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I've actually been meaning to post/ask about the DLX 8.5/14.38 deck. I've not seen one in real time (yet). The current Anti-Hero BA/Pigeon Religion deck is listed as one of those. How true is the width (most DLX "8.5" decks seem to be closer to 8.38). How are shapes of kicks, etc?

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-01.jpg)

I've got one here from when they made the Sketchy Skateshop Appreciation decks in 2022. It's about 8.375" above both trucks and a little bit under 8.5" in the middle. So it tapers to both front and back. Nose and tail seem a bit pointy by today's standards.

Here's a top down pic:
(https://i.ibb.co/Q9QbKKB/IMG-2797.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 05, 2023, 02:20:44 PM
I've got one here from when they made the Sketchy Skateshop Appreciation decks in 2022. It's about 8.375" above both trucks and a little bit under 8.5" in the middle. So it tapers to both front and back. Nose and tail seem a bit pointy by today's standards.

Thanks. So, it basically sounds/looks like it's the 8.38 shape, but with a 14.38wb. Duly noted.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Made In China on May 05, 2023, 03:04:36 PM
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I'm currently skating this 8.5 Marbie There from their drop last summer and it might be my favorite popsicle shape ever. It feels shorter than a lot of 8.5s I've skated before and has mellow concave and both the nose and the tail aren't steep. Everything, especially flip tricks, feel better on it. Anyone know anything about it? Is it a easily available DLX shape? I don't typically pay attention to these kinds of things so I'm pretty out of the loop lol

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck
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Seems like the standard DLX 8.5" with the 14.375" wheelbase. Maybe a bit less common than the one with the 14.25" wheelbase right now but still fairly common. Here's a selection from Skatedeluxe just because it's easy to filter from there:

links

Some of them list different nose and tail lengths but Skatedeluxe isn't exactly 100% accurate so it might be that these are all the same or it might be that they're not.
Sick, thank you dude! I'm glad this is a common shape and not a one off they did. Hopefully they make more Theres in this shape too, since that's the DLX company I'm most stoked on right now.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 05, 2023, 04:48:17 PM
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I've got one here from when they made the Sketchy Skateshop Appreciation decks in 2022. It's about 8.375" above both trucks and a little bit under 8.5" in the middle. So it tapers to both front and back. Nose and tail seem a bit pointy by today's standards.
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Thanks. So, it basically sounds/looks like it's the 8.38 shape, but with a 14.38wb. Duly noted.


That used to be the most common 8.5 shape, funnily enough, so yeah I had a lot of them come through my hands and skated a few as well.

The tail is a bit longer than the 8.38 that I usually ride now, which was a plus for me, as well as the shape being a bit - ever so slightly - egg shaped, but nothing you would look at and call an egg, as per @Roisto description / info.

It is definitely different to the other / regular / common BBS 8.5 shapes, which stay true right from end to end, so some people love it and others don't like it at all, saying the kicks are too long, or that it does taper a bit too much for them at both ends.


When I get back on one of a few boards in that shape that are set up, it feels like home for a normal 8.5 board, without the nimble feeling of the 8.38, if that makes any sense.  Definitely not clunky, but just a little bigger and slightly more pointed than the usual 8.25 shape you usually ride.



https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch1DRDypH-j/


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on May 05, 2023, 05:51:40 PM
Anyone know the full dimensions for the grimple 8.38 egg? I can't find anywhere that lists wheelbase or nose/tail length
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 05, 2023, 06:08:52 PM
Anyone know the full dimensions for the grimple 8.38 egg? I can't find anywhere that lists wheelbase or nose/tail length


https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-gerwer-grimple-stix-backpage-8-38-skateboard-deck-multi_p152841


width: 8.375"
length: 31.375"
wheelbase: 14.2"
nose: 6.75"
tail: 6.2"


I recall someone who had it saying it was so small all round, which is fun if you want that sort of thing, but a little bit too short, both length and tail for most people.

Given the right situation, I am sure it could be fun though!


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on May 05, 2023, 07:50:21 PM
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Anyone know the full dimensions for the grimple 8.38 egg? I can't find anywhere that lists wheelbase or nose/tail length
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https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-gerwer-grimple-stix-backpage-8-38-skateboard-deck-multi_p152841


width: 8.375"
length: 31.375"
wheelbase: 14.2"
nose: 6.75"
tail: 6.2"


I recall someone who had it saying it was so small all round, which is fun if you want that sort of thing, but a little bit too short, both length and tail for most people.

Given the right situation, I am sure it could be fun though!

Aw man that is indeed small all around. I was hoping to get something fun to supplement the standard DLX 8.38 but that looks way too different
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Roisto on May 06, 2023, 12:17:27 AM
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I've got one here from when they made the Sketchy Skateshop Appreciation decks in 2022. It's about 8.375" above both trucks and a little bit under 8.5" in the middle. So it tapers to both front and back. Nose and tail seem a bit pointy by today's standards.
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Thanks. So, it basically sounds/looks like it's the 8.38 shape, but with a 14.38wb. Duly noted.

I’ve got both here unskated so fairly easy to compare. The 8.5 is a bit longer with a bit shorter wheelbase and a bit wider overall & more tapered (very slightly eggy as @Mbrimson88 noted). Putting them on top of each other I’m fairly sure they use the same mold for pressing them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 06, 2023, 02:03:08 AM
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Anyone know the full dimensions for the grimple 8.38 egg? I can't find anywhere that lists wheelbase or nose/tail length
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https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/anti-hero-gerwer-grimple-stix-backpage-8-38-skateboard-deck-multi_p152841


width: 8.375"
length: 31.375"
wheelbase: 14.2"
nose: 6.75"
tail: 6.2"


I recall someone who had it saying it was so small all round, which is fun if you want that sort of thing, but a little bit too short, both length and tail for most people.

Given the right situation, I am sure it could be fun though!
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Aw man that is indeed small all around. I was hoping to get something fun to supplement the standard DLX 8.38 but that looks way too different


The funny thing is the 8.75 Grimple egg would fit the same trucks as a normal 8.38 more so than the smaller egg, if there are any still around, same shape as the Real Flyer board.


8.75 x 31.5 with a 14.25 wheelbase, the Gerwer Grimplestix board

It is still short with small kicks, but not as small as the other one.  I had the full dimensions up somewhere, maybe the egg thread from a while back.

Just a thought anyway.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: djoekr on May 16, 2023, 09:38:24 AM
I've been skating a There deck, the new Chandler Burton 9.0 shape, and I'm really enjoying the longer length and wheelbase. The upcoming graphic is not up my alley, so I'm wondering which other companies use the same shape with BBS wood, DLX or not.

Specs I'm looking for are:

Width: 9.0
Length: 32.9
Wheelbase: 14.75

I think some BA decks might come close, any other suggestions?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 16, 2023, 10:43:27 AM
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I've got one here from when they made the Sketchy Skateshop Appreciation decks in 2022. It's about 8.375" above both trucks and a little bit under 8.5" in the middle. So it tapers to both front and back. Nose and tail seem a bit pointy by today's standards.
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Thanks. So, it basically sounds/looks like it's the 8.38 shape, but with a 14.38wb. Duly noted.

It's not. I actually kinda hate it. It feels like the 8.25 with a massive nose and longer tail. 8.38 feels way better to me and more nimble actually.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 16, 2023, 10:48:05 AM
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I'm currently skating this 8.5 Marbie There from their drop last summer and it might be my favorite popsicle shape ever. It feels shorter than a lot of 8.5s I've skated before and has mellow concave and both the nose and the tail aren't steep. Everything, especially flip tricks, feel better on it. Anyone know anything about it? Is it a easily available DLX shape? I don't typically pay attention to these kinds of things so I'm pretty out of the loop lol

https://www.tactics.com/there/marbie-growing-pains-85-skateboard-deck
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I've actually been meaning to post/ask about the DLX 8.5/14.38 deck. I've not seen one in real time (yet). The current Anti-Hero BA/Pigeon Religion deck is listed as one of those. How true is the width (most DLX "8.5" decks seem to be closer to 8.38). How are shapes of kicks, etc?

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-springd2-catalog-01.jpg)

Most of the recent Sci-Fi Fantasy decks use this shape and it's not toooo far off from a Polar 8.38 or 8.5 both of which are more tapered. I wouldn't be shocked if they were all the same base mold and just cut slightly different.

I had it once on Thunders and was coming from the normal 8.38. I thought it felt much clunkier. I never got my nollie tricks on it very well as the nose is 7.125 vs. 6.875 and it's more full. The tail is not as full, a tad pointy, but was nearly 7" vs the 6.6875 of the 8.38 and 6.6 of the 8.25. To me the long kicks really made the pop feel anemic. Also, for whatever reason 8.25 trucks felt super magic carpet on it. Just did not vibe with it one bit. I like the normal BBS 8.38 better, which has same WB but shorter kicks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 16, 2023, 12:39:56 PM
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I've got one here from when they made the Sketchy Skateshop Appreciation decks in 2022. It's about 8.375" above both trucks and a little bit under 8.5" in the middle. So it tapers to both front and back. Nose and tail seem a bit pointy by today's standards.
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Thanks. So, it basically sounds/looks like it's the 8.38 shape, but with a 14.38wb. Duly noted.
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It's not. I actually kinda hate it. It feels like the 8.25 with a massive nose and longer tail. 8.38 feels way better to me and more nimble actually.

Duly noted, again. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 16, 2023, 12:42:19 PM
...the nose is 7.125 vs. 6.875 and it's more full. The tail is not as full, a tad pointy, but was nearly 7" vs the 6.6875 of the 8.38 and 6.6 of the 8.25...

That sounds...bad.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 16, 2023, 12:56:25 PM
Sorry for the double posts I thought I was replying to 2 different people but I'm an idiot.

Honestly it felt kinda like the 8.38 Full SE but less squared off. I think that I am personally not a fan of very long kicks like a Baker has a longer nose and tail than equivalent BBS decks of the same size and I find my pop blows on it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: streetmeat on May 17, 2023, 03:34:55 PM
finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 17, 2023, 03:37:33 PM
finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.

I was driving somewhere yesterday and I saw this pimped out Jeep with tires that were sticking out. I thought to myself, "Man, that thing is such a 8.25" True Fit with Indy 159s and Full Connies." :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: streetmeat on May 17, 2023, 05:54:19 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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I was driving somewhere yesterday and I saw this pimped out Jeep with tires that were sticking out. I thought to myself, "Man, that thing is such a 8.25" True Fit with Indy 159s and Full Connies." :)

we exist. the few, the proud
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 17, 2023, 11:34:48 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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I was driving somewhere yesterday and I saw this pimped out Jeep with tires that were sticking out. I thought to myself, "Man, that thing is such a 8.25" True Fit with Indy 159s and Full Connies." :)
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we exist. the few, the proud

Rock on with your bad self!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on May 18, 2023, 05:26:50 AM
finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.


Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 18, 2023, 10:07:55 AM
Just curious- how tall are you True Fit riders?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 18, 2023, 10:14:45 AM
Looks like DLX is starting to label front and back truck measurements of shaped decks now. Nice for online ordering.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/cardiel-meridian-918-huffer-shape-skateboard-deck (https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/cardiel-meridian-918-huffer-shape-skateboard-deck)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 18, 2023, 10:46:30 AM
Looks like DLX is starting to label front and back truck measurements of shaped decks now. Nice for online ordering.

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/cardiel-meridian-918-huffer-shape-skateboard-deck (https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/cardiel-meridian-918-huffer-shape-skateboard-deck)

I wouldn't rely on any tech specs Tactics posts. The idea is great, and hopefully DLX is doing that, but could also be just a Tactics thing. Hopefully that info would be posted on assorted DLX sites with their next drops.

Actually, it would be great if DLX posted something like the Crailtap "shape guide" which specifically names each shape, and lists all the associated tech specs.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 18, 2023, 10:48:35 AM
It looks like its only on DLX shapes so far which is why I assumed it was a DLX thing. I only need an approximate anyway. Its not quite accurate for the Huffer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: postmodernpain on May 18, 2023, 11:00:29 AM
Is the Genius shape a new one? (https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-j2hxjs/images/stencil/2048x2048/products/20154/92608/the_genius__57825.1684414401.jpg?c=2)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 18, 2023, 11:02:18 AM
Yeah Genius is brand new. Looks like fun shape for people who want a wider cruiser (short nose also)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 19, 2023, 08:05:48 AM
Is it similar to a Surf Jr?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 19, 2023, 08:57:36 AM
Short nose, long tail, 14.25" WB. Similar to Surf jr in those regards but sthe hape looks way better with eggy rails, to me and it is wider in the middle.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: intendedreceivers on May 19, 2023, 08:05:52 PM
Yeah, I’ve been waiting on this. Tactics got them a few days ago. Shape and dims feel like a narrower, longer Beach Bum, and I love that one, so I’m pumped for the Genius.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: modern life is war on May 19, 2023, 08:38:20 PM
Latest Anti hero graphics are tight

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer23/ah-2023-summer1-catalog-02.jpg)

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer23/ah-2023-summer1-catalog-04.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 19, 2023, 08:56:06 PM
Yeah the Meridian series is amazing. Serious Cormac McCarthy vibes from the Cardiel one and in my fav shape of all time. Just in time for my birthday.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 19, 2023, 09:49:56 PM
Latest Anti hero graphics are tight

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer23/ah-2023-summer1-catalog-02.jpg)

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer23/ah-2023-summer1-catalog-04.jpg)


Yeah the Meridian series is amazing. Serious Cormac McCarthy vibes from the Cardiel one and in my fav shape of all time. Just in time for my birthday.



https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer-2023/


I see there is a Grimple 8.75 in the shorter version and 8.5 in the longer version, so people are going to have to double check shapes and graphics each time before ordering, just to make sure they don't get the "other size" with the Tru Fit shapes or the longer / shorter boards now out.


There is something about having a nice clean nose and tail I particularly like right now too, especially with a good stain, so I am liking this series too, as well as the other ones you guys already listed.




(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer23/ah-2023-summer1-catalog-03.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on May 22, 2023, 05:18:01 AM
Quick question here, after typing 8.28 in the search bar for this thread nothing came up:
Is the DLX 8.28 actually an 8.38 like the DLX 8.25 is? I want an actual 8.25 with a 14.1-14.25 wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 22, 2023, 05:25:29 AM
Quick question here, after typing 8.28 in the search bar for this thread nothing came up:
Is the DLX 8.28 actually an 8.38 like the DLX 8.25 is? I want an actual 8.25 with a 14.1-14.25 wheelbase.

The 8.5/14.25 is an 8.38.  The 8.25/14.38 is 8.25, or a tad under. I have an 8.28/14.1 that I’ll measure and post info later.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on May 22, 2023, 05:32:26 AM
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Quick question here, after typing 8.28 in the search bar for this thread nothing came up:
Is the DLX 8.28 actually an 8.38 like the DLX 8.25 is? I want an actual 8.25 with a 14.1-14.25 wheelbase.
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The 8.5/14.25 is an 8.38.  The 8.25/14.38 is 8.25, or a tad under. I have an 8.28/14.1 that I’ll measure and post info later.

Thanks for the response @Sedition . I was at the shop on Saturday and measured the 8.25 14.38 Eagle and it measured 8.38. I lined it up with 8.25s from other brands and it was definitely bigger. I got the same result from the 8.25 14.38 Real that we had too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 22, 2023, 06:38:59 AM
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Quick question here, after typing 8.28 in the search bar for this thread nothing came up:
Is the DLX 8.28 actually an 8.38 like the DLX 8.25 is? I want an actual 8.25 with a 14.1-14.25 wheelbase.
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The 8.5/14.25 is an 8.38.  The 8.25/14.38 is 8.25, or a tad under. I have an 8.28/14.1 that I’ll measure and post info later.
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Thanks for the response @Sedition . I was at the shop on Saturday and measured the 8.25 14.38 Eagle and it measured 8.38. I lined it up with 8.25s from other brands and it was definitely bigger. I got the same result from the 8.25 14.38 Real that we had too.

The 8.25/14.38 is my main deck. I ride it over and over. Have for years. Prolly had hundreds of them at this point. I measure every singled one I've ever had (ruler, straight across top, not accounting for concave). They have always been 8.25 or like a tad under.*

Dimensions of my 8.28:
Length (tip to tip):  31.375
Width: 8.187 (ruler, straight across top, not accounting for concave)
WB: 14.12
Nose: 6.75 (ruler, not accounting for bend)
Tail: 6.375 (ruler, not accounting for bend)

*I sometimes pop into Vans and Zumies to look at decks if I am near one. I have *absolutely* seen the "grey eagle" (e.g. the 8.25 deck) labeled as an 8.25, but its clearly *not* the a standard 8.25 shape. I've never seen this occur at a real skate shop. Makes me wonder if some weird "seconds" get sent to "second tier" shops from time to time. For example, I've seen the DLX 8.38/14.5 shape, with the grey eagle graphics, with a 8.25/14.38 sticker on it, and also seen th3 8.5/14.25 blue eagle (with the 8.5/14.25 sticker) on shapes I've never seen DLX make.   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Bill Salt on May 22, 2023, 07:18:57 AM
Hey DLX guys!
I have one request:
Please spread more 8.125!!!
There ain't enough of these it's a struggle getting one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 22, 2023, 07:27:57 AM
Just measured my 8.25 at a hair over 8.3 with a tape measure that has 1/32" spacing. It's super close to the BBS 8.38 I ride except the tail is .125 smaller and nose .125 longer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on May 22, 2023, 11:10:42 AM
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Quick question here, after typing 8.28 in the search bar for this thread nothing came up:
Is the DLX 8.28 actually an 8.38 like the DLX 8.25 is? I want an actual 8.25 with a 14.1-14.25 wheelbase.
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The 8.5/14.25 is an 8.38.  The 8.25/14.38 is 8.25, or a tad under. I have an 8.28/14.1 that I’ll measure and post info later.
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Thanks for the response @Sedition . I was at the shop on Saturday and measured the 8.25 14.38 Eagle and it measured 8.38. I lined it up with 8.25s from other brands and it was definitely bigger. I got the same result from the 8.25 14.38 Real that we had too.
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The 8.25/14.38 is my main deck. I ride it over and over. Have for years. Prolly had hundreds of them at this point. I measure every singled one I've ever had (ruler, straight across top, not accounting for concave). They have always been 8.25 or like a tad under.*

Dimensions of my 8.28:
Length (tip to tip):  31.375
Width: 8.187 (ruler, straight across top, not accounting for concave)
WB: 14.12
Nose: 6.75 (ruler, not accounting for bend)
Tail: 6.375 (ruler, not accounting for bend)

*I sometimes pop into Vans and Zumies to look at decks if I am near one. I have *absolutely* seen the "grey eagle" (e.g. the 8.25 deck) labeled as an 8.25, but its clearly *not* the a standard 8.25 shape. I've never seen this occur at a real skate shop. Makes me wonder if some weird "seconds" get sent to "second tier" shops from time to time. For example, I've seen the DLX 8.38/14.5 shape, with the grey eagle graphics, with a 8.25/14.38 sticker on it, and also seen th3 8.5/14.25 blue eagle (with the 8.5/14.25 sticker) on shapes I've never seen DLX make.   

Thanks for the measurements on the 8.28, might be just what I need.
We get our decks from Eastern Skate Supply and having also worked there I know that they are coming straight from DLX. I wonder if folks in the woodshop may be grabbing from the wrong stack from time to time when screening boards. My measurements are more consistent with what @LebowskisRug is finding.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on May 22, 2023, 11:43:15 AM
Is there a DLX 8.5 with a wide (not much taper) nose that is 7 - 7.2?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on May 22, 2023, 11:48:29 AM
Is there a DLX 8.5 with a wide (not much taper) nose that is 7 - 7.2?

The Real Full SE Shape 8.5 has a wide nose that is 7.125 (according to Tactics specs).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 22, 2023, 12:33:57 PM
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Is there a DLX 8.5 with a wide (not much taper) nose that is 7 - 7.2?
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The Real Full SE Shape 8.5 has a wide nose that is 7.125 (according to Tactics specs).

Trump is more reliable than Tactics specs; I would not not put much faith in their veracity.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 22, 2023, 12:41:49 PM
That stat is accurate. The nose is fucking massive.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on May 22, 2023, 01:11:36 PM
That stat is accurate. The nose is fucking massive.

Yeah, that one is (meant that more as general statement). Best bet is look on MFG info. The DLX link for tech numbers on SE Fulls and Fulls is still up, just not linked on their web site. 

https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on May 22, 2023, 04:04:15 PM
My friend handed me down a lightly used 8.06 full se and wow this is such a fun deck. I didn't think I'd like it at all but it doesn't skate nearly as small as I thought it would.. now my madness is setting in and I'm questioning whether or not I should keep skating the 8.25 and 8.38 shapes I'm used to.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: intendedreceivers on May 22, 2023, 05:41:29 PM
I grabbed a Genius. Feels like it’s gonna be a new favorite. Compact vibe for a 9+ in. board. Nose has a “stubby Huffer/pointy Beach Bum” look and the tail is a softly rounded square shape. Big, curved rails/kind of a torpedo shape overall. I think 8.5 in. trucks are a good move here. The taper is no joke.

(https://i.ibb.co/6s5F31z/7-B09907-F-9807-4-F2-F-9851-A1-B659849-F06.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6s5F31z)(https://i.ibb.co/brByZ7C/8-F21-A4-EE-B730-410-D-BB50-4838-AD1-C4-A6-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/brByZ7C)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 23, 2023, 02:55:13 AM
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Is there a DLX 8.5 with a wide (not much taper) nose that is 7 - 7.2?
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The Real Full SE Shape 8.5 has a wide nose that is 7.125 (according to Tactics specs).


Yeah it is a good one if you are into that sort of shape.

Had quite a few pass through my hands and skated one used one.  Even check out the 8.38 Full SE if you can see one, as they are wider than you might think and pretty much sit evenly on 8.5 sized decks from other brands when I lined them up together.  The 8.5 Full SE is maybe even 8.55 as it was a hair wider again than the 8.38 and also wider than the other 8.5 boards.

The actual pics of the boards I took don't look as good as the spec pics, otherwise I would be posting them, but I can probably go back through this thread and find other pics I put up of the 8.38 and 8.5 Full SE shapes.  This will do for now though, as per @Sedition had said, from the Real construction page:


(https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-fullse-decks.jpg)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on May 23, 2023, 03:05:05 AM
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@art hellman

I found this in the search to show you exactly what the nose was like on both.  Boards often look better gripped.

Thanks @typeischeap for that post!


The nose on the 8.38 FullSE is considerably more rounded/pointy than the 8.5 FullSE. Not necessarily a bad thing but good to know if you are looking for that square shape. 8.5 on the left, 8.38 on the right. The tails are very similar, just the nose is different.

(https://i.ibb.co/2SsMm82/PXL-20220406-130913429.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2SsMm82)

EDIT: For those that were asking/care, the 8.38 measures 8.4375 (8-7/16") and the 8.5 measures 8.625 (8-5/8") at their widest points.



This is one of the boards I had, so I know it is exactly as listed, pics and everything, etc.  If you are into full shapes, then it should work nicely, but if you think it is a little too bulky and square, the other one 8.5 x 32.2 with 14.38 wb is the way more pointy and rounded one - almost two extremes in that regard with those two particular boards.


https://www.tactics.com/real/busenitz-technology-85-full-se-shape-skateboard-deck/yellow

SIZE   8.5  (plus a bit)
LENGTH (IN):   32.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.38
NOSE (IN):   7.125
TAIL (IN):   6.75


(https://www.tactics.com/a/dok4/1b/real-busenitz-technology-85-full-se-shape-skateboard-deck-top.webp)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on May 23, 2023, 10:22:16 AM
@Mbrimson88 thanks, thats exactly the info I was looking for.  the 8.5 Polar shape is a fav, but it's always nice to know I can pick up a DLX 8.38 or 8.5 to get a similar board.  The 8.38 nose may be a little pointier than I like, but I can always check the local sometime and stand on em. 

Thanks again for taking the time to find that info. I appreciate it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on May 23, 2023, 05:31:28 PM
Those are the FULL SE just be sure of that. The normal DLX 8.38 and 8.5 are nothing like their Polar width equivalents.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 23, 2023, 06:13:15 PM
I grabbed a Genius. Feels like it’s gonna be a new favorite. Compact vibe for a 9+ in. board. Nose has a “stubby Huffer/pointy Beach Bum” look and the tail is a softly rounded square shape. Big, curved rails/kind of a torpedo shape overall. I think 8.5 in. trucks are a good move here. The taper is no joke.

(https://i.ibb.co/6s5F31z/7-B09907-F-9807-4-F2-F-9851-A1-B659849-F06.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6s5F31z)(https://i.ibb.co/brByZ7C/8-F21-A4-EE-B730-410-D-BB50-4838-AD1-C4-A6-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/brByZ7C)

What a beaut. Thanks for posting. Will be cruising on one of those in the future for sure.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on May 23, 2023, 07:14:08 PM
@intendedreceivers whats the measurements over the trucks?
i was hoping it would stay true to huffer specs when it was teased
but that looks like a cruiser in comparison
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: used mattress on May 23, 2023, 08:35:37 PM
I am running AF1 60’s on my genius and they seem to be a pretty good fit. I actually really love this board
(https://i.ibb.co/CvpR5Kc/1361-D7-CC-6002-4614-B548-D203-E3-B90-FFB.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CvpR5Kc)

(https://i.ibb.co/Ctmsn2x/FD02-B4-A4-1193-4-E41-AD2-F-8-E4-A72397362.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ctmsn2x)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on May 23, 2023, 08:40:15 PM
Looks sick with the 60s.

Here are the measurements shops have been posting:

FRONT WIDTH (IN):   8.25
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   9.18
BACK WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.5
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   6.375
TAIL (IN):   6.81
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pops on May 23, 2023, 08:52:38 PM
Looks sick with the 60s.

Here are the measurements shops have been posting:

FRONT WIDTH (IN):   8.25
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   9.18
BACK WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.5
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   6.375
TAIL (IN):   6.81

Should work with the 55s as well. I'm definitely excited to try one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on May 31, 2023, 04:26:27 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/bvGzdtg/C141-C639-EFD1-4-BDF-A9-B0-F7394-A8655-B6.png)

Most likely just for Mason, but maybe a return of the 8ply Heavyweights decks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: intendedreceivers on June 04, 2023, 09:17:29 PM
@intendedreceivers whats the measurements over the trucks?
i was hoping it would stay true to huffer specs when it was teased
but that looks like a cruiser in comparison

Sorry, not sure how I missed all this Genius chatter last week lol. But yeah, I think you can skate 8.25-8.75 trucks (depending on wheel shape) if you want to keep it tight and compact, but I think these kinds of shapes also lend themselves to a little hot rod.

I think I definitely want to try 8.5 trucks, but big, chunky wheels on 8.25 sounds interesting, and it’s what I have laying around at the moment, so that might be where I start.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: texasplant on June 15, 2023, 09:27:11 PM
Is the 8.4 with the 14.25 wheelbase still an ongoing shape? Been years since I’ve seen one in stores and kind of want to try it again. Can see them online but unsure if old stock…
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 15, 2023, 10:31:52 PM
Is the 8.4 with the 14.25 wheelbase still an ongoing shape? Been years since I’ve seen one in stores and kind of want to try it again. Can see them online but unsure if old stock…

Almost ever Anti-Hero drop has one, usually under Grimple Stix.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 16, 2023, 05:31:56 AM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.



Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: EagleassMF on June 16, 2023, 07:51:58 AM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
[close]


Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
[close]



Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.

Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even ollies felt hindered without having the extra length to level them out.

I think Ben Degros 14.25 preference really got people blindly assuming that’s the best WB for them without trying things out themselves.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 16, 2023, 07:59:16 AM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
[close]


Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
[close]



Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
[close]

Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.



With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: moonordie on June 16, 2023, 08:00:31 AM
Nothing better than a 14 WB for me, curious about trying loveseat @ 13.875 if I'm not mistaken
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 16, 2023, 08:10:57 AM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
[close]


Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
[close]



Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
[close]

Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
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With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.

For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 16, 2023, 08:11:25 AM
...Even ollies felt hindered without having the extra length to level them out...

100%. It's like trying to swing a baseball bat, but choked way up on the handle.

(https://www.rockandpop.cl/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Wendy-Torrance-768x432.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 16, 2023, 08:48:51 AM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
[close]


Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
[close]



Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
[close]

Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
[close]



With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
[close]

For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.


For  awhile I was kinda obsessed with the Manderson shape Krooked makes, to the point where during the pandemic I was hunting online to order some whenever a  new season dropped. I kinda wish that was a more readily available shape cuz it was kinda nice having a slightly shorter  board.


but idk. My last board was an 8.5 Real R1 which is probably the most vanilla board  you can get, but it skated super well.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 16, 2023, 12:23:41 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
[close]


Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
[close]



Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
[close]

Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
[close]



With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
[close]

For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.
[close]


For  awhile I was kinda obsessed with the Manderson shape Krooked makes, to the point where during the pandemic I was hunting online to order some whenever a  new season dropped. I kinda wish that was a more readily available shape cuz it was kinda nice having a slightly shorter  board.


but idk. My last board was an 8.5 Real R1 which is probably the most vanilla board  you can get, but it skated super well.

How tall are you? I'm 6 foot 3 and gaslighting myself into thinking I need a 14.25/sub 32 deck. The Manderson and the 8.4 are DLX shapes that fit the bill since they have just plain bigger kicks although the Mando sometimes can feel like its steeper than other DLX.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 16, 2023, 12:25:30 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
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Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
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Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
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With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
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For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.
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For  awhile I was kinda obsessed with the Manderson shape Krooked makes, to the point where during the pandemic I was hunting online to order some whenever a  new season dropped. I kinda wish that was a more readily available shape cuz it was kinda nice having a slightly shorter  board.


but idk. My last board was an 8.5 Real R1 which is probably the most vanilla board  you can get, but it skated super well.
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How tall are you? I'm 6 foot 3 and gaslighting myself into thinking I need a 14.25/sub 32 deck. The Manderson and the 8.4 are DLX shapes that fit the bill since they have just plain bigger kicks although the Mando sometimes can feel like its steeper than other DLX.


I'm 5'7 so definitely on the shorter side. But not short enough to enjoy that TrueFit lol

That 8.4 shape looks nice. If I see one in the wild I might try it, but for now I'm just gonna stick to regular ass 8.5s.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 16, 2023, 12:57:26 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
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Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
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Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
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With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
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For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.
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For  awhile I was kinda obsessed with the Manderson shape Krooked makes, to the point where during the pandemic I was hunting online to order some whenever a  new season dropped. I kinda wish that was a more readily available shape cuz it was kinda nice having a slightly shorter  board.


but idk. My last board was an 8.5 Real R1 which is probably the most vanilla board  you can get, but it skated super well.
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How tall are you? I'm 6 foot 3 and gaslighting myself into thinking I need a 14.25/sub 32 deck. The Manderson and the 8.4 are DLX shapes that fit the bill since they have just plain bigger kicks although the Mando sometimes can feel like its steeper than other DLX.
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I'm 5'7 so definitely on the shorter side. But not short enough to enjoy that TrueFit lol

That 8.4 shape looks nice. If I see one in the wild I might try it, but for now I'm just gonna stick to regular ass 8.5s.

I mean I'm kinda jealous cuz you're in the range of most skaters so sooooo much can work for you.

The 8.4 is rad! Slightly more full than the 8.5, true 14.25, slightly longer kicks I think. I dunno why they don't make it more it's always an AH and usually a random rider
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 16, 2023, 01:18:28 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
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Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
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Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
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With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
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For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.
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For  awhile I was kinda obsessed with the Manderson shape Krooked makes, to the point where during the pandemic I was hunting online to order some whenever a  new season dropped. I kinda wish that was a more readily available shape cuz it was kinda nice having a slightly shorter  board.


but idk. My last board was an 8.5 Real R1 which is probably the most vanilla board  you can get, but it skated super well.
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How tall are you? I'm 6 foot 3 and gaslighting myself into thinking I need a 14.25/sub 32 deck. The Manderson and the 8.4 are DLX shapes that fit the bill since they have just plain bigger kicks although the Mando sometimes can feel like its steeper than other DLX.
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I'm 5'7 so definitely on the shorter side. But not short enough to enjoy that TrueFit lol

That 8.4 shape looks nice. If I see one in the wild I might try it, but for now I'm just gonna stick to regular ass 8.5s.

Someone else can correct me if I am wrong, but if I recall the 8.4 is...

-A hair wider than the 8.5 (which is really an 8.38)
-Def feels wider than the 8.5 because it (the 8.4) has less of a taper than the 8.5
-Slight longer than the 8.5, with that all being in the nose (e.g. nose is a tad longer than the 8.5)
-Tail/wheelbase same as the 8.5 (e.g. same shape tail, and 14.25wb)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 16, 2023, 05:26:02 PM
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finally decided to set up the 8.5 true fit ive been sitting on and scared to ride….kinda fuckin love it! i dont know whats up but my pop was fucking insane and it was so snappy feeling for being on Ace Classics, 56mm wheels and rails.
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Mine arrived last week, but during the time I ordered it I broke the board I was riding and got a free Real board that I'm enjoying. So it'll probably be a minute before I actually try the TrueFit but I'm excited/nervous.
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Updating because nobody asked, but I finally tried out the 8.5 TrueFit and had a terrible time, haha. It was snappy and it felt like tricks look less physical effort, but it also made the tricks themselves very unwieldy. I didn't think it would make THAT big of a difference but I feel like these were intended for someone much shorter than even myself.
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Yeah, I don’t understand how grown men are riding some of these shapes. After skating the 8.25 14.38 for over a year, even the 8.5 14.12 feels so cramped. Even Ollie’s felt so cramped without having the extra length to level them out.
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With all this recent buzz about wheelbase I just had to know. And with what will probably be the most extreme example I'll get my hands on, I feel much more assured that the boards I've been buying are just fine, haha.
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For me the kicks on the True Fit are longer, larger, and start closer to the bolts than the narrower, shorter decks of yesteryear. That plus riding high trucks makes the whole thing feel weird. I setup an 8" with Venture Lo that feels better and actually bigger than the 8.28x14.12 let alone a True Fit.

Honestly just wish DLX would make some of their normal shapes more available specifically the 8.4 they do on occasion, and some of the Full SE shapes. Maybe 1 or less of the True Fit shapes and more of those.
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For  awhile I was kinda obsessed with the Manderson shape Krooked makes, to the point where during the pandemic I was hunting online to order some whenever a  new season dropped. I kinda wish that was a more readily available shape cuz it was kinda nice having a slightly shorter  board.


but idk. My last board was an 8.5 Real R1 which is probably the most vanilla board  you can get, but it skated super well.
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How tall are you? I'm 6 foot 3 and gaslighting myself into thinking I need a 14.25/sub 32 deck. The Manderson and the 8.4 are DLX shapes that fit the bill since they have just plain bigger kicks although the Mando sometimes can feel like its steeper than other DLX.
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I'm 5'7 so definitely on the shorter side. But not short enough to enjoy that TrueFit lol

That 8.4 shape looks nice. If I see one in the wild I might try it, but for now I'm just gonna stick to regular ass 8.5s.
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Someone else can correct me if I am wrong, but if I recall the 8.4 is...

-A hair wider than the 8.5 (which is really an 8.38)
-Def feels wider than the 8.5 because it (the 8.4) has less of a taper than the 8.5
-Slight longer than the 8.5, with that all being in the nose (e.g. nose is a tad longer than the 8.5)
-Tail/wheelbase same as the 8.5 (e.g. same shape tail, and 14.25wb)


Yep that is about how the 8.4s felt, and it just skated better to me, but of all the 14.25 wb boards, the black eagle 8.125 was the best as I skated it for well over a decade, with the blue eagle just feeling a bit too different while I was on the narrow boards.

Back to the wider but similar wb boards, the new Manderson shape was changed to be one of the new tru fit boards, so that is now a solid NO from people who wanted more of them.

I do think the regular 8.5 would still be one of the most common and easy to ride, even if it is closer to 8.3 and tapers, but the few 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb boards I did ride were great, while trying to work out what I wanted when I went up from the black eagle, before I settled on the 8.38 with the 14.5 wb, as I am both a bit taller and prefer more transition and similar stuff, so it works well enough for me in that regard.


I will say though, trying other boards, like the usual BBS 8.5 x 32.3 with 14.5 wb, I really notice how much bigger they feel compared to any of the DLX boards of similar widths, so for people who like the DLX 8.5 I think that would be a good one to stick with, more so than trying to find other options which maybe less available.

The Full SE boards are definitely different in shape, usually feeling (and measuring) way bigger too, the 8.38 Full SE being maybe the better one to try than the 8.5 Full SE shape, if you are wanting to go down that route.  I liked all of the Full options for different things, as do some others, but I would say check them out in person before getting one if you are not sure.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 16, 2023, 05:54:44 PM
Nah dude they make the normal Manderson shape it's the same as it always was. My local has one and I measured it today.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 16, 2023, 06:00:15 PM
Nah dude they make the normal Manderson shape it's the same as it always was. My local has one and I measured it today.
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This was the conversation about the Manderson, the most recent release at that time, which was changed to the new tru fit shape.

If it has been restored to what it was, then sweet, but if not, then I guess it is just a case of checking and seeing in person before buying like this guy did and get something you don't want.

Given this was from a while back, things might have changed, but was it this graphic or a different one?

I am curious too, because others wanted more of that shape and if they had changed it to the tru fit, then it might become problematic for people who are shape specific about their boards.



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does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase
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Says 14 or is 14?

People who have had it from when it first came out said it was 14.25 wb, so maybe don't go with the sticker and measure the board and see.

Overall it is 8.38 (Full shape) x 32 with 14.25 wb, from all accounts, but I still haven't seen one in person, only seen very hi res pics and read specs, etc.

If it is the usual DLX sticker, round size sticker in silver foil, it might be the wrong sticker someone put on the board, or someone could have swapped it out at some point too.  Seen both of those situations, so although not common, it can easily happen.


* Not trying to be a dick, but I am curious now.  Which graphic is the one you got?  I think the yellow one was the most recent, from a couple of pages back on here.
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says 14 and is 14, i measured. there’s no way i could skate a wheelbase under 14.25. pretty bummed i still can’t try this shape yet. it’s this one, note the sticker: https://laborskateshop.com/products/krooked-mike-anderson-eyeballs-skateboard-deck?_pos=5&_fid=a20a81d8a&_ss=c
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Yeah, I got a close up of the sticker and that is a totally different board, at 8.38 x 31.75 with 14" wb, which is the new Tru Fit Mold size.


(https://i.ibb.co/5Fb4LBn/Krooked-Anderson-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6BjwFg1)


That one is different to the usual Manderson shape, which was as shown here on the normal listing 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb but is clearly the same graphic on a different deck:


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2023


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring23/06-kr-sp23-d1.jpg)



That board shape and size is the one people had shown before, but comes up better here:


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-02.png)



I had noticed some shops had put up the short board listing for the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb (which is what I skate) but if they are mix and matching the different shapes with the standard graphics, then things could get weird, just like you.  Expecting to order one thing and getting another.

That is not fun.


* Had you bought it, or were you just looking at it?  If you bought it, I would be returning it ASAP as it is different to what is listed and also asking the shop to talk to DLX about their board sizes / shapes with specific graphics, maybe more so if that is going to be the new Manderson shape going forward.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 16, 2023, 06:17:04 PM
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New Krooked catalog is up, I see now, which has the new (old shape) Manderson board in it, so Manderson fans be happy!!!


https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer-2023



@LebowskisRug was it this graphic you saw today?  Guessing / hoping so!   :)



(https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer23/kr-sm23-d1-04.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 16, 2023, 09:22:28 PM
I saw both of those axtually
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on June 17, 2023, 12:48:25 AM
Man, dunno why but i really dig vertical graphics with solid black nose and tails. So good
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on June 22, 2023, 03:40:29 AM
I saw both of those axtually


Curious as to that first sticker, which had his name on it but the Tru Fit shape dimensions, as per what the other person saw and posted.

Either way, they might have started to change them over then people said NO and they kept it in the lineup.

Who knows?!?!



On the topic of the Manderson shape, I finally saw and stood on one last night, as someone had the Simplicity graphic that has not been out so long here, the deck changed out, but still in fairly good shape, so I could compare it to others I am more familiar with.

It was actually smaller than I had thought, from reading posts from others, but it was still around the same width as my other normal 8.38 but stubby / full kicks, as I expected.

Sort of reminded me of a slightly wider 8.25 Full SE board, which has the same 32 length with 14.25 wb.


Not the same exact board, but the same shape anyway:


Manderson 8.38

(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Krooked-Manderson-Drama-8.38%22-Skateboard-Deck-_342343-back-US.jpg)


Real 8.25 Full SE

(https://scene7.zumiez.com/is/image/zumiez/product_main_medium_2x/Real-Ishod-Smile-8.25%22-Skateboard-Deck-_373664-back-US.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 22, 2023, 05:42:16 AM
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New Krooked catalog is up, I see now, which has the new (old shape) Manderson board in it, so Manderson fans be happy!!!


https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer-2023



@LebowskisRug was it this graphic you saw today?  Guessing / hoping so!   :)



(https://krookedskateboarding.com/summer23/kr-sm23-d1-04.jpg)




I grabbed the Manderson board on the left from my local the other day. Rejoice confirmed.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 22, 2023, 06:14:31 AM
my truefit experience has been less than stellar, even tho i am the target market: i’m maybe 5’8”, but i have short legs, all torso/neck (super cool looking, and not at all even more accentuated into ridiculousness by sagging baggies and long untucked t’s).
reading the exchange above between @pizzafliptofakie and @LebowskisRug, the thing that jumps out to me is that although the length is right where i want it to be, overall, the length of the nose and tail are greater than i normally like.
fuck man…i just don’t want to go down this road. i basically started this account to only annoy people on what’s now tates corner, because i was to embarrassed to constantly annoy people in real life, about setup stuff. and i think i wanted to buy some used indy ti’s or something off of the marketplace (everyone had sized up and i just couldn’t hang with trucks over 8”).
im still really stoked to hear about what the pro’s rode when and where, and i am interested reading strangers opinions about setups, but for some reason length of the kicks just feels like a bridge too far.
for some weird reason, i think i was mainly just frustrated, i bought a griffin gass shaped board, even tho it’s just not my size: 8.5x14.5x32. it skated great. i kinda knew it was because the tail was the same as the 7.75 from them (their size guide is really nice).
goddamnit.

anyways, yeah, the truefit feels funky, for me. it feels alot like an 8.125x14x31.75 april i have. there is some weird tape delay feeling when i go to pop. because the levers on that board are too long as well. i’m sure it would workout it adjust foot positioning further down the ‘kick’ (i really don’t like that term, and i’m not sure why, maybe it’s because some people used to say things like ‘yeah you are really just rocking those kicks’, and it’s such a bummer).

the truefit feels like a scenario that PS would have known how to massage out a little better.

the kelly (?) green eagle, the 7.81, i could skate that and be stoked, wish it was an 8, because i don’t feel like 5.0s on the daily. that’s a similar length, but it feels correct and not off.

should have just done some exercises other than for my thumbs
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on June 22, 2023, 06:22:02 AM
At this point I have to imagine the True Fit demographic is like, low end of 5 foot tall. Even at 5'7 I felt like I was skating one of these



(https://5bassets.fivebelow.com/prod-hts/spree/images/1738166/main_image/113228-00.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 22, 2023, 06:33:23 AM
At this point I have to imagine the True Fit demographic is like, low end of 5 foot tall. Even at 5'7 I felt like I was skating one of these



(https://5bassets.fivebelow.com/prod-hts/spree/images/1738166/main_image/113228-00.jpg)

I laughed. Hard. Well played. Needs Connie Fulls, though. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on June 22, 2023, 06:40:06 AM
At this point I have to imagine the True Fit demographic is like, low end of 5 foot tall. Even at 5'7 I felt like I was skating one of these



(https://5bassets.fivebelow.com/prod-hts/spree/images/1738166/main_image/113228-00.jpg)

ha, maybe?
i’ve skate boards that are the same length, give it take: that small eagle, the crail 7.75 has a sub 14” wb, and those felt fine.
it feels like there are just some factors i don’t/won’t understand. i’ve bought boards that the numbers would have indicated as being something i’d do ok with, and gotten terrible results. when people started talking about trucks, effective wb, there seemed to be this desire to plug in the number and then boom skate god. the truefit, on paper, seems made for what i thought i wanted.
and a fair amount of skaters are short. i think it’s easier for short folks. my center of gravity low, i’d have to be way more skilled, strong, if i was taller.

i’m stoked dlx made these, it’s why i grabbed one. there are probably populations that will appreciate this, down the road. hopefully the opposite of how my kickflips have remained totally jacked, because i learned them, as a 4’+ tall child, on an almost 10” deck that had no nose, and a 15” wb.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on June 22, 2023, 06:44:49 AM
At this point I have to imagine the True Fit demographic is like, low end of 5 foot tall. Even at 5'7 I felt like I was skating one of these



(https://5bassets.fivebelow.com/prod-hts/spree/images/1738166/main_image/113228-00.jpg)

Near me it's dudes on Aces that push to Mach 6, then setup and coast for 30 feet to do a slower than average slappy of some sort. With the short wheelbases and Aces the wheels basically touch when the trucks articulate and the turning radius is shoulder width.

I did see a dude skating the big bowl at the park on one with rails and carving a bit and I normally see him on a shape that resembles my 2 year olds drawings of airplanes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: caked on June 22, 2023, 10:57:47 AM
I retired my true fit board after about a month, it was giving me an injury and I suspected it was too short so I went to my local on Monday and got it all sorted out.

turns out the 8.06 true fit is the I mold - the steepest. no fucking wonder my popping leg was hurting every time I skated. my calf injury made sense once we cut the grip out and saw that stamp.

the wheelbase/deck length is just a bit too short for me. I'm 5'6" and it felt a bit cramped from the start but I powered through because I wanted to like this deck so much. ah well, not for me. switched to a 8" 14.25 wb theories board, more mellow.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Aquatic Dinosaur on June 22, 2023, 02:39:42 PM
They should just make fewer 14.38wb boards and use 14-14.25wb more often.  Great shape and dims otherwise
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on June 22, 2023, 08:41:35 PM
They should just make fewer 14.38wb boards and use 14-14.25wb more often.  Great shape and dims otherwise

Rather, they should make fewer 14-14.25wb decks, and make more 14.38.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on July 06, 2023, 11:05:03 AM
Has anyone seen the 8.5 Praman Red Oval in real life yet?
The sticker in the pics released so far says its the bigger 8.5(32.18/14.38), really hoping its actually the 31.85/14.25 shape. Either way ill probably get one for the wall. Love his skating.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: EagleassMF on July 06, 2023, 01:20:43 PM
Has anyone seen the 8.5 Praman Red Oval in real life yet?
The sticker in the pics released so far says its the bigger 8.5(32.18/14.38), really hoping its actually the 31.85/14.25 shape. Either way ill probably get one for the wall. Love his skating.

It’s the one that actually measures 8.5.

Pretty sure the short one is actually 8.38 with a 14.2 wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: brownjenkin on July 07, 2023, 06:49:29 AM
Does anyone recall what the tail on the old 8.18 x 31.84 board was like? Was the wheelbase 14.38? I can't find it on any of the recent catalogs and the old ones didn't list wheelbases. I assume it's not in rotation anymore.

I usually try to seek out short, 14" WB boards but I recall skating really well on that 8.18 shape. I'm someone who could easily skate a 13.5 WB as long as the tail provides a good pop angle. I'm only 5'7 and I do my tricks with my feet closer together than most people so it doesn't feel like my stance is swallowing a short wheelbase. That said, I'd like to get comfortable skating boards with WBs up to 14.38. I haven't gone above anything over 14.125 in a while, but that 8.18 shape is evidence that I can skate well on those boards.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on July 07, 2023, 09:49:38 AM
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Has anyone seen the 8.5 Praman Red Oval in real life yet?
The sticker in the pics released so far says its the bigger 8.5(32.18/14.38), really hoping its actually the 31.85/14.25 shape. Either way ill probably get one for the wall. Love his skating.
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It’s the one that actually measures 8.5.

Pretty sure the short one is actually 8.38 with a 14.2 wheelbase.

Ah gotcha, thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on July 07, 2023, 09:58:27 AM
I setup an 8.4 Grimple I forgot to return and honestly I'm really pleasantly surprised. I normally find 14.25 decks kinda twitchy and cramped but this thing feels more stable than the DLX 8.25 to me. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Creachteach on July 07, 2023, 03:55:50 PM
As an absolute kook of a man - please tell me why DLX markets shapes that are supposed to be correct, but then aren’t?

And then tell me why TrueFit is a marketable thing? Shouldn’t they have made every board be true to measure from the beginning?

Why not just call them shorter shorts for shorties?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 07, 2023, 08:17:17 PM
Does anyone recall what the tail on the old 8.18 x 31.84 board was like? Was the wheelbase 14.38? I can't find it on any of the recent catalogs and the old ones didn't list wheelbases. I assume it's not in rotation anymore.

I usually try to seek out short, 14" WB boards but I recall skating really well on that 8.18 shape. I'm someone who could easily skate a 13.5 WB as long as the tail provides a good pop angle. I'm only 5'7 and I do my tricks with my feet closer together than most people so it doesn't feel like my stance is swallowing a short wheelbase. That said, I'd like to get comfortable skating boards with WBs up to 14.38. I haven't gone above anything over 14.125 in a while, but that 8.18 shape is evidence that I can skate well on those boards.


That size and shape used to be so common, so yes it was 8.18 x 31.8 with 14.38 wb, tail most commonly like the shorter 8.5 board when I got a blue eagle and compared the two, with slightly less on the nose than the blue eagle - pretty much bang on 6.5 tail length.

When I realised the 8.12 had a longer 6.7 or so tail, I stayed on that one from then on, so I have quite a few of the 8.18 boards still in a box here, mostly one of each of the main graphics I skated back then for nostalgia.

Still have at least one set up too, even though it is pretty beat up now.


Funny that for a shape that was so common, it is completely done now, with the 8.12 still being made and the 8.25 more common.

I do recall when the 8.18 Full board came out, it was 8.18 x 32 and I was so tempted to get one just to compare to the older one, but I held off and stayed on wider boards anyway.

It looks like a good shape too.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 07, 2023, 08:20:14 PM
As an absolute kook of a man - please tell me why DLX markets shapes that are supposed to be correct, but then aren’t?

And then tell me why TrueFit is a marketable thing? Shouldn’t they have made every board be true to measure from the beginning?

Why not just call them shorter shorts for shorties?


It is a funny thing, some are wider, some are not as wide, when measured against their size stickers.  The 8.38 is more like 8.5 and the 8.5 x 31.8 is more like 8.3 wide, just for starters.

As to what, how, why or anything else, who knows, but even one old blue eagle I have from way back is actually 8.5 wide and definitely has more width than a current blue eagle I got not too long ago, just to check and compare shapes and sizes, so somewhere along the way, something changed and it stayed that way.

I also saw the newer 8.75 boards are now listed as 32.5 long, which seems correct, as they were listed as longer on the sticker, but all the other dimensions were correct.

Sometimes too the taper of a board will make people think it is different, eg the 8.5 x 31.8 and the 8.75 boards have a lot of taper, but the 8.38 and 8.62 are straight through and stay wider than the comparable boards when put back to back.


As to the Tru Fit shapes, I guess like anything they had to get a catchy name for the change, but the main thing is for smaller people to have a smaller board, specifically the length and wheelbase, as there are a lot of skaters of shorter or smaller stature.


Being a taller individual, I prefer the existing shapes and bigger boards, but I have already seen a few people benefit from the Tru Fit boards, so there was definitely a market for it.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on July 07, 2023, 09:33:10 PM
What other brand makes a shape similar to the Anti Hero 8.4? Limo has a shorter WB and is kinda the blue Eagle, can't think of many brands that have ~8.38, are ~32 and ~14.25. Don't wanna ride a Tony T or Robbie Russo deck
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on July 08, 2023, 12:28:42 AM
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As an absolute kook of a man - please tell me why DLX markets shapes that are supposed to be correct, but then aren’t?

And then tell me why TrueFit is a marketable thing? Shouldn’t they have made every board be true to measure from the beginning?

Why not just call them shorter shorts for shorties?
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It is a funny thing, some are wider, some are not as wide, when measured against their size stickers.  The 8.38 is more like 8.5 and the 8.5 x 31.8 is more like 8.3 wide, just for starters.

As to what, how, why or anything else, who knows, but even one old blue eagle I have from way back is actually 8.5 wide and definitely has more width than a current blue eagle I got not too long ago, just to check and compare shapes and sizes, so somewhere along the way, something changed and it stayed that way.

I also saw the newer 8.75 boards are now listed as 32.5 long, which seems correct, as they were listed as longer on the sticker, but all the other dimensions were correct.

Sometimes too the taper of a board will make people think it is different, eg the 8.5 x 31.8 and the 8.75 boards have a lot of taper, but the 8.38 and 8.62 are straight through and stay wider than the comparable boards when put back to back.


As to the Tru Fit shapes, I guess like anything they had to get a catchy name for the change, but the main thing is for smaller people to have a smaller board, specifically the length and wheelbase, as there are a lot of skaters of shorter or smaller stature.


Being a taller individual, I prefer the existing shapes and bigger boards, but I have already seen a few people benefit from the Tru Fit boards, so there was definitely a market for it.

True Fit seems like another version of Real's "FULL" & "FULL SE" models they used to make, but slightly tweaked
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 08, 2023, 04:09:39 AM
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As an absolute kook of a man - please tell me why DLX markets shapes that are supposed to be correct, but then aren’t?

And then tell me why TrueFit is a marketable thing? Shouldn’t they have made every board be true to measure from the beginning?

Why not just call them shorter shorts for shorties?
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It is a funny thing, some are wider, some are not as wide, when measured against their size stickers.  The 8.38 is more like 8.5 and the 8.5 x 31.8 is more like 8.3 wide, just for starters.

As to what, how, why or anything else, who knows, but even one old blue eagle I have from way back is actually 8.5 wide and definitely has more width than a current blue eagle I got not too long ago, just to check and compare shapes and sizes, so somewhere along the way, something changed and it stayed that way.

I also saw the newer 8.75 boards are now listed as 32.5 long, which seems correct, as they were listed as longer on the sticker, but all the other dimensions were correct.

Sometimes too the taper of a board will make people think it is different, eg the 8.5 x 31.8 and the 8.75 boards have a lot of taper, but the 8.38 and 8.62 are straight through and stay wider than the comparable boards when put back to back.


As to the Tru Fit shapes, I guess like anything they had to get a catchy name for the change, but the main thing is for smaller people to have a smaller board, specifically the length and wheelbase, as there are a lot of skaters of shorter or smaller stature.


Being a taller individual, I prefer the existing shapes and bigger boards, but I have already seen a few people benefit from the Tru Fit boards, so there was definitely a market for it.
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True Fit seems like another version of Real's "FULL" & "FULL SE" models they used to make, but slightly tweaked


They definitely cater to more specific needs of certain groups.

I still have a box of FULL shaped boards as well as quite a few set up and I found them to be really good for what I wanted at the time, but I am not really skating anything big enough to need to use them right now, although I am sure sooner or later I might feel the need to set another one up again.

The Full SE shapes worked a bit better for people who were not quite so big or wanted more a street tech type of board, rather than a big long beast of a board, which is what the FULL shapes were to me.

Also kind of interesting they are not making Full SE or Tru Fit past 8.5 sizes, where the NHS Stumps series goes right up to 9" with 14.25 wb and shorter overall length, as an example.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: brownjenkin on July 08, 2023, 12:47:00 PM
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Does anyone recall what the tail on the old 8.18 x 31.84 board was like? Was the wheelbase 14.38? I can't find it on any of the recent catalogs and the old ones didn't list wheelbases. I assume it's not in rotation anymore.

I usually try to seek out short, 14" WB boards but I recall skating really well on that 8.18 shape. I'm someone who could easily skate a 13.5 WB as long as the tail provides a good pop angle. I'm only 5'7 and I do my tricks with my feet closer together than most people so it doesn't feel like my stance is swallowing a short wheelbase. That said, I'd like to get comfortable skating boards with WBs up to 14.38. I haven't gone above anything over 14.125 in a while, but that 8.18 shape is evidence that I can skate well on those boards.
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That size and shape used to be so common, so yes it was 8.18 x 31.8 with 14.38 wb, tail most commonly like the shorter 8.5 board when I got a blue eagle and compared the two, with slightly less on the nose than the blue eagle - pretty much bang on 6.5 tail length.

When I realised the 8.12 had a longer 6.7 or so tail, I stayed on that one from then on, so I have quite a few of the 8.18 boards still in a box here, mostly one of each of the main graphics I skated back then for nostalgia.

Still have at least one set up too, even though it is pretty beat up now.


Funny that for a shape that was so common, it is completely done now, with the 8.12 still being made and the 8.25 more common.

I do recall when the 8.18 Full board came out, it was 8.18 x 32 and I was so tempted to get one just to compare to the older one, but I held off and stayed on wider boards anyway.

It looks like a good shape too.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/

You are consistently incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you.

I'm stoked I was remembering the wheelbase being over 14.25 correctly. It was at a time when I would occasionally measure WB but wouldn't really let it inform my decision about buying a board. Width was my main concern and overall length second.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 08, 2023, 04:00:09 PM
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Does anyone recall what the tail on the old 8.18 x 31.84 board was like? Was the wheelbase 14.38? I can't find it on any of the recent catalogs and the old ones didn't list wheelbases. I assume it's not in rotation anymore.

I usually try to seek out short, 14" WB boards but I recall skating really well on that 8.18 shape. I'm someone who could easily skate a 13.5 WB as long as the tail provides a good pop angle. I'm only 5'7 and I do my tricks with my feet closer together than most people so it doesn't feel like my stance is swallowing a short wheelbase. That said, I'd like to get comfortable skating boards with WBs up to 14.38. I haven't gone above anything over 14.125 in a while, but that 8.18 shape is evidence that I can skate well on those boards.
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That size and shape used to be so common, so yes it was 8.18 x 31.8 with 14.38 wb, tail most commonly like the shorter 8.5 board when I got a blue eagle and compared the two, with slightly less on the nose than the blue eagle - pretty much bang on 6.5 tail length.

When I realised the 8.12 had a longer 6.7 or so tail, I stayed on that one from then on, so I have quite a few of the 8.18 boards still in a box here, mostly one of each of the main graphics I skated back then for nostalgia.

Still have at least one set up too, even though it is pretty beat up now.


Funny that for a shape that was so common, it is completely done now, with the 8.12 still being made and the 8.25 more common.

I do recall when the 8.18 Full board came out, it was 8.18 x 32 and I was so tempted to get one just to compare to the older one, but I held off and stayed on wider boards anyway.

It looks like a good shape too.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/
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You are consistently incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you.

I'm stoked I was remembering the wheelbase being over 14.25 correctly. It was at a time when I would occasionally measure WB but wouldn't really let it inform my decision about buying a board. Width was my main concern and overall length second.


That was actually about the same for me - I was really only looking at the width back then, so going up from around 8" which felt small, I thought the 8.12 was not wide enough and quite hard to get in quantities I wanted but the 8.25 was too wide for the 139s I was running on boards back then, so the 8.18 was just nicely in the middle and they came out every single drop so there were lots everywhere, especially the team graphics which were on pro wood but had the lower price more often than not, so I bought up as many as I could find from 2005 to 2008 or so.

Funny how that works, now I am way more interested in all the specs of a board, maybe more so length of tail for my own skating, more transition based than anything, but it is also pretty cool checking out all the boards from old catalogs, if not the graphics, at least all the options for size and shape, which have changed significantly over the years.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DanRar009 on July 14, 2023, 02:39:34 PM
Does anyone know if real still makes the 8.5 x 32.18 shape? I think it has a 14.38 wheel base. I’m skating an old renewal deck that has that shape and I love it so much I can’t retire it yet because I can’t seem to find an 8.5 with the slightly longer length and wheelbase
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BSslappysOnly on July 14, 2023, 02:51:43 PM
Grimple has an 8.5 x 32.18 in their last drop
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DanRar009 on July 14, 2023, 03:32:06 PM
Grimple has an 8.5 x 32.18 in their last drop

Dope thank you I’ll check it out graphic doesn’t matter much as long as it has those specs
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swellbowed on July 14, 2023, 03:59:25 PM
Does anyone know if real still makes the 8.5 x 32.18 shape? I think it has a 14.38 wheel base. I’m skating an old renewal deck that has that shape and I love it so much I can’t retire it yet because I can’t seem to find an 8.5 with the slightly longer length and wheelbase
The new Patrick Praman board has those dimensions
https://upriseskateshop.com/products/patrick-praman-oval-pro-deck-8-5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Crailslideyoface on July 14, 2023, 04:08:40 PM
Does anyone know if real still makes the 8.5 x 32.18 shape? I think it has a 14.38 wheel base. I’m skating an old renewal deck that has that shape and I love it so much I can’t retire it yet because I can’t seem to find an 8.5 with the slightly longer length and wheelbase
Tom Knox debut krooked boards are those dimensions
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on July 14, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
Does anyone know of another brand that makes a shape like the 8.4?

Width: 8.38
Length: 32
Nose: hair under 7
Tail: 6 9/16

Kicks are pretty standard not full or square, not Baker pointy, concave is mild. Was thinking maybe GX or Limo?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: unsane on July 14, 2023, 09:11:42 PM
Just skate the BA18 shape and FTW!!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on July 14, 2023, 09:46:17 PM
Does anyone know of another brand that makes a shape like the 8.4?

Width: 8.38
Length: 32
Nose: hair under 7
Tail: 6 9/16

Kicks are pretty standard not full or square, not Baker pointy, concave is mild. Was thinking maybe GX or Limo?


I had a look around from last time you asked, but didn't really find a whole lot and forgot to reply.


This time I was looking more at the 8.4 through 8.3 sizes and these came up from places like Tactics, given you are in USA:


Magenta 8.38 or 8.4 depending on where you look is similar, but I would check in person somewhere first.


Frog 8.38 shows almost those dimensions

https://www.tactics.com/frog/chris-milic-put-your-toys-away-838-skateboard-deck


Limosine as someone else said, almost those dimensions

https://www.tactics.com/limosine/hugo-boserup-poor-sinners-838-skateboard-deck/green


Even this Toy Machine board looks like it has those dimensions too

https://www.tactics.com/toy-machine/axel-happy-home-838-skateboard-deck


I also got hold of some 917 boards on sale not too long ago that were about those dimensions, in the 8.38 size.  I thought they were going to be longer, more like the DLX or Baker 8.38 but no, they were 14.25 wb and about 32 long.


Funny thing is that 8.4 is such a specific shape, so it might be hard to get something very much like it, but lots are sort of like it, if that makes sense, so it is just down to how close you want it to be compared to the DLX shape, or factor in things like price, graphic, or whatever else.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: slipperywhenwet on August 13, 2023, 05:44:15 PM
After riding the 8.5 true fit board for a few weeks I can easily say that it is my favorite board. I just wish they were easier to come by.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on August 13, 2023, 06:33:56 PM
Ben Degros mentions he's testing new decks then on YouTube one of them is a "8.25 Anti Hero Eagle" except it's not grey. Wonder if it's a new Chinese deck.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 13, 2023, 11:06:27 PM
Ben Degros mentions he's testing new decks then on YouTube one of them is a "8.25 Anti Hero Eagle" except it's not grey. Wonder if it's a new Chinese deck.


I wonder if he is riding the black eagle which is 8.125 really???

Had a lot of those over the years and I put 139s on them, then 144s when they came out.


Makes sense if he is saying the tail is too long and the board is also long, because people have often said it was 8.25 more so than 8.125, given it is 32 long, 14.25 wheelbase and 6.75 tail, which is what I really liked about it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubvDyZh7tc

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skate_bored on August 17, 2023, 05:06:24 PM
been a minute since i looked but i was thinking BA had an 8.5 x 32.75 x 15 wheelbase and had been so stoked to get that. i think i heard it on the nine club. but...his shape doesnt appear to be that size. anyone got a lead on something like this? would love DLX but not opposed to basically anything else.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 17, 2023, 05:37:35 PM
been a minute since i looked but i was thinking BA had an 8.5 x 32.75 x 15 wheelbase and had been so stoked to get that. i think i heard it on the nine club. but...his shape doesnt appear to be that size. anyone got a lead on something like this? would love DLX but not opposed to basically anything else.


The BA board was like a slimmed down orange eagle, but it was still fairly wide at 8.8 x 33 with 15 wb, last seen in the Spring 2023 catalog.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-01.jpg)




Some others, which may be sold out or otherwise unavailable include:


https://www.thereskateboards.com/products/night-garden-chandler-burton-8-5

Chandler Burton debut pro board

8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69 wb


DLX 8.5 long shape, which is 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb, last seen as the Real Volcanic deck from a while back.


There is also the usual DLX 8.62 x 32.5 which is more like 32.75 long with a confirmed 14.75 wb and readily available on pretty much every brand in every catalog, which is a good shape if you do want a longer board that is not overly wide.


Might not be quite what you are looking for, but I think that is about it for that sort of shape.  I don't really recall seeing any 8.5 with 15" wb in a popsicle that was readily available everywhere, only a few more minimal runs that either sell out fast or don't seem to be available in most places.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: intendedreceivers on August 21, 2023, 07:19:43 PM
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Ben Degros mentions he's testing new decks then on YouTube one of them is a "8.25 Anti Hero Eagle" except it's not grey. Wonder if it's a new Chinese deck.
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I wonder if he is riding the black eagle which is 8.125 really???

Had a lot of those over the years and I put 139s on them, then 144s when they came out.


Makes sense if he is saying the tail is too long and the board is also long, because people have often said it was 8.25 more so than 8.125, given it is 32 long, 14.25 wheelbase and 6.75 tail, which is what I really liked about it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jubvDyZh7tc

Yeah, I’m finding I really like this shape because it feels like a small board with big kicks. Works really well for lazy, lanky olds like me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: skate_bored on August 25, 2023, 09:31:20 AM
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been a minute since i looked but i was thinking BA had an 8.5 x 32.75 x 15 wheelbase and had been so stoked to get that. i think i heard it on the nine club. but...his shape doesnt appear to be that size. anyone got a lead on something like this? would love DLX but not opposed to basically anything else.
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The BA board was like a slimmed down orange eagle, but it was still fairly wide at 8.8 x 33 with 15 wb, last seen in the Spring 2023 catalog.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring23/ah-2023-spring-d1-01.jpg)




Some others, which may be sold out or otherwise unavailable include:


https://www.thereskateboards.com/products/night-garden-chandler-burton-8-5

Chandler Burton debut pro board

8.5 x 32.6 x 14.69 wb


DLX 8.5 long shape, which is 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb, last seen as the Real Volcanic deck from a while back.


There is also the usual DLX 8.62 x 32.5 which is more like 32.75 long with a confirmed 14.75 wb and readily available on pretty much every brand in every catalog, which is a good shape if you do want a longer board that is not overly wide.


Might not be quite what you are looking for, but I think that is about it for that sort of shape.  I don't really recall seeing any 8.5 with 15" wb in a popsicle that was readily available everywhere, only a few more minimal runs that either sell out fast or don't seem to be available in most places.

thanks so much dude! have a gnar. i ended up grabbing the cream eagle, which i believe is that 8.62 shape you're referring to. still a smidge shorter than the shape i was skating for like 10 years when i measured it, but i got hurt a few years ago and havent skated so i dont think i can be THAT picky right now. just need to get back out there before its too late.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on August 30, 2023, 05:30:00 PM
got no answers in the 7.75 thread, still curious about this. any ideas?

So I was checking out the 7.81 green eagle on Skatepark of Tampa website, and I noticed they had two sizes - 31.4 (which I always recall it being), and 31.75.  Anyone know what the 31.75 is?  Maybe the new China Deluxe decks?

no good answer, but found some images -


from DLXSF themselves in spring 2015
(https://www.dlxsf.com/spring15/img/ah/mb/ah-eagles-800.jpg)

a sticker from what i'm assuming is a more recent 7.81
(https://static.mercdn.net/item/detail/orig/photos/m98859043424_4.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on August 30, 2023, 07:23:13 PM
got no answers in the 7.75 thread, still curious about this. any ideas?

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So I was checking out the 7.81 green eagle on Skatepark of Tampa website, and I noticed they had two sizes - 31.4 (which I always recall it being), and 31.75.  Anyone know what the 31.75 is?  Maybe the new China Deluxe decks?
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no good answer, but found some images -


from DLXSF themselves in spring 2015


a sticker from what i'm assuming is a more recent 7.81

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@Thebird


I am guessing it might not even be a change in the board size, but more a change in the stickers.  Seen that happen before, went to check and the board was still the same as the older ones, but the size sticker had been corrected.

Of course as you said, that older catalog might have been that longer size and at some point they shortened it to fit in with what they wanted and someone somewhere has put up info from an old catalog or whatever.


Until you see it in person, I wouldn't put too much stock in things like that.

All the other shop listings I have just looked at had the length as 31.3 or 31.4 which seems like it is the correct length.


* I don't think the China boards will be any different in size, as well as the eagles all still being 100% made by BBS in Mexico, as per the press release.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on August 30, 2023, 08:54:03 PM
i don’t even skate bbs boards but a flat 7.8 eagle is dope, because of the length. i could skate those forever and be happy.
but i won’t. because i like to complain.
well, i also don’t like bbs boards, then shits are too concaved. but every now and then you see a flat one. there was a flatty at the shop and i passed it up, and now i think about how dumb that was
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on August 31, 2023, 07:41:37 AM
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got no answers in the 7.75 thread, still curious about this. any ideas?

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So I was checking out the 7.81 green eagle on Skatepark of Tampa website, and I noticed they had two sizes - 31.4 (which I always recall it being), and 31.75.  Anyone know what the 31.75 is?  Maybe the new China Deluxe decks?
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no good answer, but found some images -


from DLXSF themselves in spring 2015


a sticker from what i'm assuming is a more recent 7.81

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@Thebird


I am guessing it might not even be a change in the board size, but more a change in the stickers.  Seen that happen before, went to check and the board was still the same as the older ones, but the size sticker had been corrected.

Of course as you said, that older catalog might have been that longer size and at some point they shortened it to fit in with what they wanted and someone somewhere has put up info from an old catalog or whatever.


Until you see it in person, I wouldn't put too much stock in things like that.

All the other shop listings I have just looked at had the length as 31.3 or 31.4 which seems like it is the correct length.


* I don't think the China boards will be any different in size, as well as the eagles all still being 100% made by BBS in Mexico, as per the press release.

always appreciate your insight, thanks dude
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 01, 2023, 09:31:15 PM
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got no answers in the 7.75 thread, still curious about this. any ideas?

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So I was checking out the 7.81 green eagle on Skatepark of Tampa website, and I noticed they had two sizes - 31.4 (which I always recall it being), and 31.75.  Anyone know what the 31.75 is?  Maybe the new China Deluxe decks?
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no good answer, but found some images -


from DLXSF themselves in spring 2015


a sticker from what i'm assuming is a more recent 7.81

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@Thebird


I am guessing it might not even be a change in the board size, but more a change in the stickers.  Seen that happen before, went to check and the board was still the same as the older ones, but the size sticker had been corrected.

Of course as you said, that older catalog might have been that longer size and at some point they shortened it to fit in with what they wanted and someone somewhere has put up info from an old catalog or whatever.


Until you see it in person, I wouldn't put too much stock in things like that.

All the other shop listings I have just looked at had the length as 31.3 or 31.4 which seems like it is the correct length.


* I don't think the China boards will be any different in size, as well as the eagles all still being 100% made by BBS in Mexico, as per the press release.
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always appreciate your insight, thanks dude


The latest AH catalog is out now, as per link:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2023/


What I did notice there is the eagles now have the sizes with dimensions listed too, with everything pretty much as expected, although the green one is listed as per the previous question, 31.75 so that could be interesting for someone to actually look for a new one and check for you.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall23/ah-2023-fall1-catalog-07.jpg)




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on September 02, 2023, 03:44:07 AM
This might have been answered before, but my search attempts remained futile: would anyone know what "II" means on the top of the deck (in the middle of the front bolts) on my Antihero deck?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 02, 2023, 06:30:22 AM
This might have been answered before, but my search attempts remained futile: would anyone know what "II" means on the top of the deck (in the middle of the front bolts) on my Antihero deck?

https://youtu.be/vAonUvMMOyo?si=nLNUxgR5jI9DEa-b
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on September 02, 2023, 06:38:28 AM
This might have been answered before, but my search attempts remained futile: would anyone know what "II" means on the top of the deck (in the middle of the front bolts) on my Antihero deck?
Where it was in the press.
They press 4 decks at a time.
1 will be the steepest
4 most mellow
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: iw0 on September 02, 2023, 08:42:22 AM
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got no answers in the 7.75 thread, still curious about this. any ideas?

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So I was checking out the 7.81 green eagle on Skatepark of Tampa website, and I noticed they had two sizes - 31.4 (which I always recall it being), and 31.75.  Anyone know what the 31.75 is?  Maybe the new China Deluxe decks?
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no good answer, but found some images -


from DLXSF themselves in spring 2015


a sticker from what i'm assuming is a more recent 7.81

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I am guessing it might not even be a change in the board size, but more a change in the stickers.  Seen that happen before, went to check and the board was still the same as the older ones, but the size sticker had been corrected.

Of course as you said, that older catalog might have been that longer size and at some point they shortened it to fit in with what they wanted and someone somewhere has put up info from an old catalog or whatever.


Until you see it in person, I wouldn't put too much stock in things like that.

All the other shop listings I have just looked at had the length as 31.3 or 31.4 which seems like it is the correct length.


* I don't think the China boards will be any different in size, as well as the eagles all still being 100% made by BBS in Mexico, as per the press release.
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always appreciate your insight, thanks dude
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The latest AH catalog is out now, as per link:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2023/


What I did notice there is the eagles now have the sizes with dimensions listed too, with everything pretty much as expected, although the green one is listed as per the previous question, 31.75 so that could be interesting for someone to actually look for a new one and check for you.


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall23/ah-2023-fall1-catalog-07.jpg)
so nice of them to do that this round, shoutout the dlx graphic designer who 100% read slap and saw my struggles
i'll poke around a few shops and see before i send anyone else on a goose chase. thanks again!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on September 02, 2023, 12:20:33 PM
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This might have been answered before, but my search attempts remained futile: would anyone know what "II" means on the top of the deck (in the middle of the front bolts) on my Antihero deck?
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Where it was in the press.
They press 4 decks at a time.
1 will be the steepest
4 most mellow


Ahhhhh

Thank you. And thanks for the Degros vid, previous poster.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 04, 2023, 06:20:56 PM
Random thoughts/post from a slow night at work…

I religiously ride IV stamped decks. I have a small stock pile of them. Any time I’m near any skate shop (my local core shop, or even a Zumies), if they have an 8.25/14.38/IV in stock, I’ll buy it. I usually keep about three of them “on-hand,” because sometimes they can be hard(er) to come by.

Tactics was recently having a sale on a few There 8.25 decks ($49 each). Normally I won’t by decks on-line, because I might end up with the horrific “I” stamp. But, for $49, I •had• to role the dice. They had two decks in stock, and I got both. When the box came, I was scared to open it. I ended up with a IV (score!) and a III.

I set the III up last week, and I’m actually loving it. Maybe even more than the IVs. This is great news, because it’s expanding my available deck options by 25%. That’s awesome.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 04, 2023, 08:09:20 PM
I've legit compare numbers in a shop before where they had several of each and often times a II would be steeper than a I or whatever. Also different DLX shapes seem to vary more- an 8.4 is almost always a I or II, but more mellow than the 8.25 III and IV I had before.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 04, 2023, 09:56:05 PM
I've legit compare numbers in a shop before where they had several of each and often times a II would be steeper than a I or whatever. Also different DLX shapes seem to vary more- an 8.4 is almost always a I or II, but more mellow than the 8.25 III and IV I had before.

In my area it seems the 8.25 is always a I or II, and the 8.4 is usually III or IV.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on September 05, 2023, 10:17:13 AM
Weird I wonder if they pick at random or have some sort of batch process where like I and II go to Southern areas and III and IV go to the North? Cuz any times I've gotten a DLX deck mail order from Tactics it's been a III and IV.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Wizard0f0dds on September 05, 2023, 11:05:21 AM
Weird I wonder if they pick at random or have some sort of batch process where like I and II go to Southern areas and III and IV go to the North? Cuz any times I've gotten a DLX deck mail order from Tactics it's been a III and IV.

I'm up in Canada and all of the (3) 8.5s (blue eagle and others with the same dims) I've bought were IV. Not complaining, I love these boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: bryan on September 05, 2023, 11:26:30 AM
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I've legit compare numbers in a shop before where they had several of each and often times a II would be steeper than a I or whatever. Also different DLX shapes seem to vary more- an 8.4 is almost always a I or II, but more mellow than the 8.25 III and IV I had before.
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In my area it seems the 8.25 is always a I or II, and the 8.4 is usually III or IV.

For me it seems random, i've gotten 8.06 IV and 8.5 I online and in shops it's pretty mixed.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 05, 2023, 03:41:57 PM
Random thoughts/post from a slow night at work…

I religiously ride IV stamped decks. I have a small stock pile of them. Any time I’m near any skate shop (my local core shop, or even a Zumies), if they have an 8.25/14.38/IV in stock, I’ll buy it. I usually keep about three of them “on-hand,” because sometimes they can be hard(er) to come by.

Tactics was recently having a sale on a few There 8.25 decks ($49 each). Normally I won’t by decks on-line, because I might end up with the horrific “I” stamp. But, for $49, I •had• to role the dice. They had two decks in stock, and I got both. When the box came, I was scared to open it. I ended up with a IV (score!) and a III.

I set the III up last week, and I’m actually loving it. Maybe even more than the IVs. This is great news, because it’s expanding my available deck options by 25%. That’s awesome.

I've legit compare numbers in a shop before where they had several of each and often times a II would be steeper than a I or whatever. Also different DLX shapes seem to vary more- an 8.4 is almost always a I or II, but more mellow than the 8.25 III and IV I had before.


Yes definitely seen this before too.

I put it down to different presses - some being more mellow than others - so a I stamp from a mellow press might still be more mellow than a IV stamp from a regular press, as I have had with some 8.38 eagles and a couple of other graphics on 8.38 sized boards, all seemingly with teal top stains too, I think.

Also many of the 8.38 sized boards I get generally seem to be more mellow than the 8.25 sized boards that come through my hands, but again that might be just what we end up with here.

Of a dozen or more of each, some multiple boards of the same run, same graphic, etc, there were definitely differences in the same stamps.  Even small differences in the widths too, but I don't really worry about that side of things too much.


Sure the angle of the kicks on I stamps might be a bit more than IV stamps, but most of the III stamps still work well for me too, even the I and II if I flatten the kicks out a bit, as I have done more recently with getting whatever random sale boards when I could.

I would be curious to ask anyone who had more than a few boards, put them all together and compare concaves in them and see if they come up a bit more here or there, even between different stamps, etc.


There have only been a couple of DLX boards I just couldn't ride due to too much side to side concave including a Grosso 9.25 with a I stamp, (as I could always flatten out the kicks on anything regardless of stamps) but there seem to be a lot more BBS boards with higher concave coming out now, including the Black Label 8.5 boards, BBS shop boards (Generator sticker or not) or some smaller brands I bought on sale which have BBS wood and dimensions I am used to.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FrenchSkater on September 06, 2023, 04:45:07 AM
I have my first real board in 15 years of skating

This time, I didn't care about the wheelbase, and I took the standard 8.06 with 31.8 long and 14.38 wheelbase (I stopped madness and stopped to select my boards based on length/wheelbase for good recently, it took away the pleasure of skating !)

What a surprise.. and damn good board.. Perfect with my independent forged hollows, the tricks all go without problem.. The shape is perfect, not a big nose, not a big tail, and really medium concave.. I think I'll stay on real or krooked for a very long time  :D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 06, 2023, 07:14:01 AM
I would be curious to ask anyone who had more than a few boards, put them all together and compare concaves in them and see if they come up a bit more here or there, even between different stamps, etc.

I have three or four 8.25 / IV stamps (and one III stamp). I'll take a hard look/comparison of them later today and report back.

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...but there seem to be a lot more BBS boards with higher concave coming out now, including the Black Label 8.5 boards...

Dude, Label boards seem to have insane kicks--like every one I've ever seen. Totally unrideable to me, which sucks, because I love the Label, and the 8.5 is a great shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 21, 2023, 02:57:09 PM
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Been a minute since anyone posted in here.


I have heard there are a couple more "new" shapes coming out from DLX in coming drops too, but that is a wait and see type deal for exact info.

Just when you thought there couldn't be any more?

If I had an evil "big twin" who spilled the beans, I might post more, but I won't be the Scallywag and just leave it at that.


I am on the taller side, so the Tru Fit or even the slightly shorter boards just don't do it for me, but a wider Tru Fit has been asked for as well as the current options in Tru Fit and other Real shapes.


The 8.38 Tru Fit is 8.38 x 31.75 with 14.0 wb, which seems to add up to some pretty nice dimensions for people who want a fairly normal width with a shorter wb (but not too short like the 8.5 Tru Fit board).  A few people have already posted about this shape and say it is a good one.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-838-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck

SPECS
SIZE   8.38
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.0
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.56



The Real Ishod comic character board in 8.25 has a 14.0 wb with 31.9 length, which is the same shape from the shorter floral / tropical series.  Not to be confused with the "Dreamer shape" which is the longer 8.38, this one is the "Dream shape" as per the current catalog.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on September 21, 2023, 09:02:09 PM
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I have heard there are a couple more "new" shapes coming out from DLX in coming drops too, but that is a wait and see type deal for exact info.


Theres a new AH shape called the scallywag that looks like a more squared off genius shape. 9" wide with a 8.3 WB.
A 10" grimple twin nose egg! with wheel wells!
An Ishod 8.75" twin tail
A tiny Real Kelly bird 7.43 egg type shape with a 14" WB. a real 1993 type board just before they became full on popsicles.
A guerreo 8.75" Full popsicle with a 14.7 WB. Not sure if thats a new shape or not.

And more wheel wells on existing shapes which is sick to see.

Still no Huffer with wheel wells though... paging DLX dudes... paging DLX dudes... Huffer with wheel wells on what aisle?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: fs1/2cab on September 22, 2023, 04:12:59 AM
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Been a minute since anyone posted in here.


I have heard there are a couple more "new" shapes coming out from DLX in coming drops too, but that is a wait and see type deal for exact info.

Just when you thought there couldn't be any more?

If I had an evil "big twin" who spilled the beans, I might post more, but I won't be the Scallywag and just leave it at that.


I am on the taller side, so the Tru Fit or even the slightly shorter boards just don't do it for me, but a wider Tru Fit has been asked for as well as the current options in Tru Fit and other Real shapes.


The 8.38 Tru Fit is 8.38 x 31.75 with 14.0 wb, which seems to add up to some pretty nice dimensions for people who want a fairly normal width with a shorter wb (but not too short like the 8.5 Tru Fit board).  A few people have already posted about this shape and say it is a good one.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-838-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck

SPECS
SIZE   8.38
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.0
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.56



The Real Ishod comic character board in 8.25 has a 14.0 wb with 31.9 length, which is the same shape from the shorter floral / tropical series.  Not to be confused with the "Dreamer shape" which is the longer 8.38, this one is the "Dream shape" as per the current catalog.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png)

That 8.25. Ishod deck with the 14 wb seems nice. Anyone might know the tail and nose specs?
* Tactics website says, the tail is 6.75 and nose is 6.9

The true fit 8.38 also sounds nice, but I am not sure I could ride that deck with Indy 144s. It would be a bit of magic carpet, right? ~3mm wider as a 8.25 deck. Which surely doesn't sound much, but knowing it, it will fuck with me. Maybe. Maybe not.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on September 22, 2023, 04:22:04 AM

That 8.25. Ishod deck with the 14 wb seems nice. Anyone might know the tail and nose specs?
* Tactics website says, the tail is 6.75 and nose is 6.9

The true fit 8.38 also sounds nice, but I am not sure I could ride that deck with Indy 144s. It would be a bit of magic carpet, right? ~3mm wider as a 8.25 deck. Which surely doesn't sound much, but knowing it, it will fuck with me. Maybe. Maybe not.

The 8.25 Ishod piqued my interested as well. Skatedeluxe says the tail is 6.5 and nose 7.

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-ishod-comix-8-25-skateboard-deck-blue_p165950

8.38 with 144s is doable, but there's gonna be a bit of magic carpet. It's not gonna be anything critical, though. I mean, Reynolds used to ride 8.5s with 139s back in the day. But then again, he's Reynolds.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on September 22, 2023, 06:46:03 AM
Still waiting for them to DLX to change their 8.5 twintail shape. The kicks on that shape is neither a tail, or a nose. If they just changed it and made it an actual tail, I would probably only skate that shape.

And yes, I tried skating one like 4 years ago. Couldn’t do it. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 22, 2023, 07:08:00 AM
I am still bewildered that DLX doesn't regularly, or irregularly, make an 8.5/14.5wb.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 22, 2023, 04:02:34 PM
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That 8.25. Ishod deck with the 14 wb seems nice. Anyone might know the tail and nose specs?
* Tactics website says, the tail is 6.75 and nose is 6.9

The true fit 8.38 also sounds nice, but I am not sure I could ride that deck with Indy 144s. It would be a bit of magic carpet, right? ~3mm wider as a 8.25 deck. Which surely doesn't sound much, but knowing it, it will fuck with me. Maybe. Maybe not.
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The 8.25 Ishod piqued my interested as well. Skatedeluxe says the tail is 6.5 and nose 7.

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/real-ishod-comix-8-25-skateboard-deck-blue_p165950

8.38 with 144s is doable, but there's gonna be a bit of magic carpet. It's not gonna be anything critical, though. I mean, Reynolds used to ride 8.5s with 139s back in the day. But then again, he's Reynolds.


A couple of things to note, the 8.38 is usually closer to 8.5 and others have said the Tru Fit 8.38 is the same width.  I prefer 149s on mine, but others prefer 144s on theirs, so it depends on how you like your trucks / wheels to deck ratio.


Re the 8.25 Dream shape, I seem to recall someone else somewhere saying the kicks were almost the same, but not quite, so the 6.75 tail and 6.9 nose might be closer to actual dimensions than the more generic sizes of 6.5 tail and 7 nose, which is very common all round.

https://www.tactics.com/real/ishod-comix-825-dream-shape-skateboard-deck


As I haven't seen one or found where I thought I saw the other info, I guess it is more just a wait and see, but the decent res skateseluxe.com pic of the top of the board looks a lot closer to the same in length of kicks.  Pics don't quite add up to the real thing, but I do like looking at hi res pics and comparing shapes, sizes, etc.


https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/Zv7edLfCRWlNa-SLbYQevp2gLx0=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/165950-1-Real-IshodComix825.jpg


(https://cdn.skatedeluxe.com/thumb/Zv7edLfCRWlNa-SLbYQevp2gLx0=/fit-in/1500x1749/filters:fill(white):brightness(-4)/product/165950-1-Real-IshodComix825.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WideFeet on September 22, 2023, 08:14:16 PM
I am still bewildered that DLX doesn't regularly, or irregularly, make an 8.5/14.5wb.

They do, but it’s an Ishod twintail and the shape is garbage.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Tireeedd on September 22, 2023, 10:26:14 PM
i forgot do they make anything popsicle that measures to over an 8.5 with a less than 14.7 wb? eye am currently riding a chandler there 9.0 bloard but want something of similar width with a smaller wb
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on September 22, 2023, 11:17:26 PM
i forgot do they make anything popsicle that measures to over an 8.5 with a less than 14.7 wb? eye am currently riding a chandler there 9.0 bloard but want something of similar width with a smaller wb

AntiHero makes an 8.75 x 31.75 / 14.25WB. I think it's part of the Mis-Registered series. They have one in Fall '23 catalog.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on September 24, 2023, 03:43:56 AM
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i forgot do they make anything popsicle that measures to over an 8.5 with a less than 14.7 wb? eye am currently riding a chandler there 9.0 bloard but want something of similar width with a smaller wb
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AntiHero makes an 8.75 x 31.75 / 14.25WB. I think it's part of the Mis-Registered series. They have one in Fall '23 catalog.



Yes I think that is the most common one, which is now on Grimple sideshow or similar name board.


There are a few more options coming as well (as per posts up this page), but depending on the wheelbase options, or overall length options, these others are good too:


Cardiel hella mold - 8.6 with 14.5 wb (can't remember exact other dimensions, but they are back in previous posts here)

Normal white eagle 8.75 with 14.62 wb, if that counts, but it doesn't feel like a board that is stupidly big and long.


I would usually find examples and post links, but I don't have time right this minute.  Sorry.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on September 24, 2023, 05:03:20 AM
Normally like to ride a 3-4 when I get dlx decks. Wanted to try the 8.28 real again after a few decks and blind ordered one from holistic in reading. Came to my house in MD next day which was sick but was a 2 in the  press. Excited to get a session in but we are in the middle of a storm. Hopefully Tues or weds I can get out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on September 24, 2023, 06:55:16 AM
Normal white eagle 8.75 with 14.62 wb, if that counts, but it doesn't feel like a board that is stupidly big and long.

The 8.75 is a really interesting deck. It is unquestionably a "big" board, but it absolutely feels way more nimble than you'd expect it to. I def skate better on my 8.25/14.38, but god damn, everything on the 8.75 just feels so damn good.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 12, 2023, 06:50:51 AM
Can someone remind me what the actual width & tail on the 8.12 is (I remember it having a longer than average tail)? Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: commander jameson on October 12, 2023, 07:50:38 AM
Can someone remind me what the actual width & tail on the 8.12 is (I remember it having a longer than average tail)? Thanks!

If you are asking about 8.12 with 14.25 wb, those are pretty true to size, they will measure 8.125 width exact and nose is around 6.9 to 7 inches and tail is 6.75 inches.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 12, 2023, 08:10:18 AM
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Can someone remind me what the actual width & tail on the 8.12 is (I remember it having a longer than average tail)? Thanks!
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If you are asking about 8.12 with 14.25 wb, those are pretty true to size, they will measure 8.125 width exact and nose is around 6.9 to 7 inches and tail is 6.75 inches.

Yup, the 14.25. 6.75”. Damn. Even bigger than I remember.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 12, 2023, 08:36:41 AM
It is a bit pointier too. Sci-Fi uses the same shape as their "8.25", the WB is also dead on 14.3
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 12, 2023, 02:36:53 PM
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Can someone remind me what the actual width & tail on the 8.12 is (I remember it having a longer than average tail)? Thanks!
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If you are asking about 8.12 with 14.25 wb, those are pretty true to size, they will measure 8.125 width exact and nose is around 6.9 to 7 inches and tail is 6.75 inches.
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Yup, the 14.25. 6.75”. Damn. Even bigger than I remember.


Yes, that longer tail is why I kept riding them for well over ten years, just because it worked so much better for me than the often shorter 6.5 tail on most other boards, like the 8.18 x 31.8 shape, which was fine when new, but once it wore down some, I would round it off to keep the board going and it just got too short for me.

Lots of those 8.18 and similar boards got passed on to others way faster than the 8.12 boards, which I could skate for way longer.

I still have my last 8.12 black eagle set up, as well as a couple of other graphics on the same shape and although they feel a bit too narrow now, they are still such good boards in terms of overall size, shape, etc.  Once 144s came out, I had it set up on them with smaller wheels, but I used to ride 139s with 57 to 59 mm Bigheads or similar shapes on those, more transition based than anything else, with those wheels sometimes getting down to below 50 mm for the more tech setups.  Still a bit of a trip standing on or skating those old boards now, compared to the 8.38, 8.5 or 8.75 boards I have as my usual go to now.


It is a bit pointier too. Sci-Fi uses the same shape as their "8.25", the WB is also dead on 14.3


I don't see much in the way of Sci Fi boards, but Passport, Polar and a few other brands have also had that 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb that I used to have and they looked the same when I compared them to my stack of new unused black eagles.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sativa Lung on October 13, 2023, 03:25:28 PM
Normally like to ride a 3-4 when I get dlx decks. Wanted to try the 8.28 real again after a few decks and blind ordered one from holistic in reading. Came to my house in MD next day which was sick but was a 2 in the  press. Excited to get a session in but we are in the middle of a storm. Hopefully Tues or weds I can get out.

You can do the car tire trick to mellow it out but Im always concerned that will kill the pop prematurely.

In the future if you buy from holistic just hit JD up on insta or via email beforehand and he will happily check the stamps for you. He actually kept an eye out for IV stamped 8.28s after I asked him about one and hit me up like months later to tell me one had just come in. He's gone through stacks of boards looking for certain top stains too, and I got the impression he kinda enjoyed it haha. He's definitely a skate nerd and has sympathy for the madness sufferer... just one of those all around awesome shop owners.

Actually a lot of shops are cool about checking stamps for you. You might get some flack from like the ski/skate/wake emporium type places but core shops are usually super chill about it. They get it. The only exception I've ever had was one dude who started like arguing with me about what boards were steep and what ones weren't like the guy special requesting a specific stamp didn't already know what he likes. I won't publicly shame them, but they did try to imply that PS stix has no mellow molds because FA boards are steep. This was a solid year or two after they had gone fully to BBS. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: southphillytapwater on October 13, 2023, 08:35:31 PM
I'm not sure if there's an actual DLX warranty thread, but this one is close enough. Has anyone ever contacted DLX about a mislabeled board?

I went to my local to specifically buy a board with a 14" wb and got an Anti-Hero Austin Kanfoush board. The label says 8.12" x 31.38" x 14". I went to set up the board today and noticed that it was longer than my current board that has a 14.25" wb. I measured it and it's closer to 8.12" x 31.875" x 14.25".

Would this fall under the DLX warranty even though it's not technically defective? I'm pretty bummed It's not the right size and wouldn't have bought it if I knew. I usually measure boards myself before buying, but of course the one time I trust the sticker this happens...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 13, 2023, 11:50:50 PM
I'm not sure if there's an actual DLX warranty thread, but this one is close enough. Has anyone ever contacted DLX about a mislabeled board?

I went to my local to specifically buy a board with a 14" wb and got an Anti-Hero Austin Kanfoush board. The label says 8.12" x 31.38" x 14". I went to set up the board today and noticed that it was longer than my current board that has a 14.25" wb. I measured it and it's closer to 8.12" x 31.875" x 14.25".

Would this fall under the DLX warranty even though it's not technically defective? I'm pretty bummed It's not the right size and wouldn't have bought it if I knew. I usually measure boards myself before buying, but of course the one time I trust the sticker this happens...


Not really a warranty thing, as it could be argued the board itself is made correctly and not faulty, whereas other boards that have defects, delamination or are warped will usually get attention and replacement.

I don't think that is covered as you didn't measure the board itself before setting up.

On the other hand, just reach out to DLX and explain what you got and they might be nice enough to help you in some way...


Leave it at that, but yes I have definitely seen some boards with incorrect size / dimension stickers on them.  It doesn't help that there are often a few of the same width, with different length and wb measurements.

That shorter 8.12 is not very common at all anymore, whereas the usual 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb is the most common one, being the black eagle shape, as well as quite a few I have seen recently, or maybe all of the 8.12 width boards that have come out in recent drops.


What board graphic did you get?  Either the brand and description or catalog name, eg Krooked Primate (Gottwig pro board)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 13, 2023, 11:56:22 PM
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The Real red oval graphic is the only one I could find that is consistently released in the shorter 8.12 size, as per this pic below, unless I missed another board in any other catalog from 2023, but every other board was the longer one, looking back over old catalogs.


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-ovals-06.png)


And these ones...  * unless they are the longer ones too, which has happened before, I have seen.


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d2-ff-03.png)

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sp23-d1-03.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 14, 2023, 01:29:07 AM
I'm not sure if there's an actual DLX warranty thread, but this one is close enough. Has anyone ever contacted DLX about a mislabeled board?

I went to my local to specifically buy a board with a 14" wb and got an Anti-Hero Austin Kanfoush board. The label says 8.12" x 31.38" x 14". I went to set up the board today and noticed that it was longer than my current board that has a 14.25" wb. I measured it and it's closer to 8.12" x 31.875" x 14.25".

Would this fall under the DLX warranty even though it's not technically defective? I'm pretty bummed It's not the right size and wouldn't have bought it if I knew. I usually measure boards myself before buying, but of course the one time I trust the sticker this happens...

I only ride IV stamped decks. They can be hard to come by some times. So, any time I am near any shop that sells DLX decks, I will stop in and look to see what they have (I always keep a small stock pile of IV decks). My local "core" shop, Vans outlet stores, and even, yes Zumies. Over time I have noticed something rather interesting...at any "core" shop I've ever been in, I've never seen a "mis-labeled" DLX deck. However, I have seen it many times at Vans and Zumies. I've seen grey eagles with an 8.25/14.38 sticker on what was clearly the 8.38/14.5 shape. I've seen grey eagles on non-DLX shapes. I've seen tons of 8.5 Blue Eagles with a dot (.) instead of Roman Numeral. Some of the things I've seen are so weird/off the wall, I've actually been tempted to take photos and post them here. In any event, it's often made me wonder if non-core shops somehow get oddball stuff that wouldn't fly at a real shop. Anyone else have a similar experiences?
 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 14, 2023, 03:55:59 PM
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I'm not sure if there's an actual DLX warranty thread, but this one is close enough. Has anyone ever contacted DLX about a mislabeled board?

I went to my local to specifically buy a board with a 14" wb and got an Anti-Hero Austin Kanfoush board. The label says 8.12" x 31.38" x 14". I went to set up the board today and noticed that it was longer than my current board that has a 14.25" wb. I measured it and it's closer to 8.12" x 31.875" x 14.25".

Would this fall under the DLX warranty even though it's not technically defective? I'm pretty bummed It's not the right size and wouldn't have bought it if I knew. I usually measure boards myself before buying, but of course the one time I trust the sticker this happens...
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I only ride IV stamped decks. They can be hard to come by some times. So, any time I am near any shop that sells DLX decks, I will stop in and look to see what they have (I always keep a small stock pile of IV decks). My local "core" shop, Vans outlet stores, and even, yes Zumies. Over time I have noticed something rather interesting...at any "core" shop I've ever been in, I've never seen a "mis-labeled" DLX deck. However, I have seen it many times at Vans and Zumies. I've seen grey eagles with an 8.25/14.38 sticker on what was clearly the 8.38/14.5 shape. I've seen grey eagles on non-DLX shapes. I've seen tons of 8.5 Blue Eagles with a dot (.) instead of Roman Numeral. Some of the things I've seen are so weird/off the wall, I've actually been tempted to take photos and post them here. In any event, it's often made me wonder if non-core shops somehow get oddball stuff that wouldn't fly at a real shop. Anyone else have a similar experiences?


The last couple of orange eagles I got didn't have any stamp, but still the same size, shape, concave, etc as the usual boards.  That was a while ago now, so maybe stock from the times that things went a bit weird.

Around that same time a couple of other pricepoint boards definitely were different shapes, dimensions that I came across, when compared to what they were supposed to be from the graphic and shape in the catalogs.

I think only one other board I saw was an 8.5 with the wrong sticker on it, can't remember if it was a blue eagle with the 32.18 and 14.38 wb sticker or something else, but I checked the shape and it was the shorter one, with the longer size sticker on it.

Other people have had similar stories in the past, though not that frequently to worry about, unlike the Indy ti axle issue, where I would not want to have any ti axle Indy trucks come through my hands now.


Guessing it might happen a bit more frequently for some products, or even some runs, if they just have to get quotas filled, especially for the really big orders that might go directly to the shops / mall chain warehouse.

I really don't know enough about that supply chain to give input.


Almost everything else it seems comes through the hands of someone in DLXSF location, no matter where it ends up, but as per the new stock coming out, it is going directly to the various countries to save on shipping costs, so this could have been the case for other stuff going to Zumiez or something.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: southphillytapwater on October 14, 2023, 05:25:52 PM
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I'm not sure if there's an actual DLX warranty thread, but this one is close enough. Has anyone ever contacted DLX about a mislabeled board?

I went to my local to specifically buy a board with a 14" wb and got an Anti-Hero Austin Kanfoush board. The label says 8.12" x 31.38" x 14". I went to set up the board today and noticed that it was longer than my current board that has a 14.25" wb. I measured it and it's closer to 8.12" x 31.875" x 14.25".

Would this fall under the DLX warranty even though it's not technically defective? I'm pretty bummed It's not the right size and wouldn't have bought it if I knew. I usually measure boards myself before buying, but of course the one time I trust the sticker this happens...
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Not really a warranty thing, as it could be argued the board itself is made correctly and not faulty, whereas other boards that have defects, delamination or are warped will usually get attention and replacement.

I don't think that is covered as you didn't measure the board itself before setting up.

On the other hand, just reach out to DLX and explain what you got and they might be nice enough to help you in some way...


Leave it at that, but yes I have definitely seen some boards with incorrect size / dimension stickers on them.  It doesn't help that there are often a few of the same width, with different length and wb measurements.

That shorter 8.12 is not very common at all anymore, whereas the usual 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb is the most common one, being the black eagle shape, as well as quite a few I have seen recently, or maybe all of the 8.12 width boards that have come out in recent drops.


What board graphic did you get?  Either the brand and description or catalog name, eg Krooked Primate (Gottwig pro board)
It's the Motel 18 graphic, with the guy shitting behind a trolly.

I sent them an email. I feel like I'm shit out of luck because I already set it up, but I guess we'll see.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sativa Lung on October 14, 2023, 09:55:58 PM
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I'm not sure if there's an actual DLX warranty thread, but this one is close enough. Has anyone ever contacted DLX about a mislabeled board?

I went to my local to specifically buy a board with a 14" wb and got an Anti-Hero Austin Kanfoush board. The label says 8.12" x 31.38" x 14". I went to set up the board today and noticed that it was longer than my current board that has a 14.25" wb. I measured it and it's closer to 8.12" x 31.875" x 14.25".

Would this fall under the DLX warranty even though it's not technically defective? I'm pretty bummed It's not the right size and wouldn't have bought it if I knew. I usually measure boards myself before buying, but of course the one time I trust the sticker this happens...
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Not really a warranty thing, as it could be argued the board itself is made correctly and not faulty, whereas other boards that have defects, delamination or are warped will usually get attention and replacement.

I don't think that is covered as you didn't measure the board itself before setting up.

On the other hand, just reach out to DLX and explain what you got and they might be nice enough to help you in some way...


Leave it at that, but yes I have definitely seen some boards with incorrect size / dimension stickers on them.  It doesn't help that there are often a few of the same width, with different length and wb measurements.

That shorter 8.12 is not very common at all anymore, whereas the usual 8.12 x 32 with 14.25 wb is the most common one, being the black eagle shape, as well as quite a few I have seen recently, or maybe all of the 8.12 width boards that have come out in recent drops.


What board graphic did you get?  Either the brand and description or catalog name, eg Krooked Primate (Gottwig pro board)
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It's the Motel 18 graphic, with the guy shitting behind a trolly.

I sent them an email. I feel like I'm shit out of luck because I already set it up, but I guess we'll see.

They aren't going to make you return it, they'll just send you a new one. Just take pics of the sticker and the tape measure for proof and attach them to your email. In my experience the hardest part is getting a response, but when they do respond it's usually just to ask what your address is. They sent me a free set of 147 standards when I inquired about buying one to match a single I had sitting around, so they're definitely cool but I feel like they might need to hire another person or two to handle the amount of requests I'm sure they get.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 14, 2023, 10:01:12 PM
Why didn't you ask for a measuring tape? I feel that shape would be obviously shorter in appearance and, if you stood on it, in feel.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on October 15, 2023, 02:38:40 AM
Do R1 real boards not get the Roman numeral stamp? My Guererro cruiser 9.25 I just set up didn't have it.

I've skated R1s years ago so I thought I'd remember or know, but wasn't sure, so I elicit Slap for help hahah

I'm positive it's still BBS but the lack of markings up there had me wondering
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: southphillytapwater on October 15, 2023, 07:49:13 AM
Why didn't you ask for a measuring tape? I feel that shape would be obviously shorter in appearance and, if you stood on it, in feel.

I didn't have time to set it up in the shop, I was just trying to be in and out. I didn't even bring my board in with me. I figured that the most reputable brand in skateboarding would have accurate sizes printed on their products.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 15, 2023, 08:16:00 AM
I figured that the most reputable brand in skateboarding would have accurate sizes printed on their products.

An absolutely fair assumption, too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on October 15, 2023, 08:20:21 AM
Do R1 real boards not get the Roman numeral stamp? My Guererro cruiser 9.25 I just set up didn't have it.

I've skated R1s years ago so I thought I'd remember or know, but wasn't sure, so I elicit Slap for help hahah

I'm positive it's still BBS but the lack of markings up there had me wondering

DLX was screwing around with different constructions some time back. They had that extra thick board, they had some rocker thing, and maybe one other? Basically any deck that was NOT one of those was an "R1" deck (e.g. the vast majority of decks they made). Since those other ones have gone away, the R1 concept is kind of moot. Essentially any deck you get from DLX now is an R1. To that end, all DLX (R1) decks are (usually) stamped.*

*However, note the odd-ball non-stamped I/others mentioned a few posts up.   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on October 15, 2023, 08:20:59 AM
I've noted this many times in this thread, but DLX decks and many brands actually don't truly measure what the sticker says.

A good example is the "8.5" Blue Eagle. It says 8.5x14.25, 31.9 when in reality it's always been an 8.38, 14.18, 31.75. The Manderson also has a 14.18 and doesn't measure a true 8.38. The DLX Black Eagle shape says 8.125x14.25 and the one I saw in the shop was 8.25x14.3.

In your case the shape was not remotely correct and that sucks. I didn't mean to come off like a dick, but I've had a few decks that were BBS generic shapes where they were the right graphic but not the right shape so I learned the hard way to always measure just in case so I'm not stuck with the wrong shit.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on October 15, 2023, 05:02:43 PM
Do R1 real boards not get the Roman numeral stamp? My Guererro cruiser 9.25 I just set up didn't have it.

I've skated R1s years ago so I thought I'd remember or know, but wasn't sure, so I elicit Slap for help hahah

I'm positive it's still BBS but the lack of markings up there had me wondering


Yeah definitely still BBS.

The way I rationalise it is this:

Those boards that are marked for DLX get the stamp at some point soon after they come out of the press, before going to get cut or anything else.  Sometimes they don't get a stamp for whatever reason, or boards that come out of the same presses for other brand allocation before cutting are then used for DLX brands, but by that time, no one knows what number they were and it is not stamped.  Hopefully that makes sense.


That TG board is a super short one, or at least short 14.0 wb, from the spec list, so it might have been from a different press or wood allocated to the general pool.

I think it was 9.25 x 31.8 or 32 (depending on which site you look at) and 14.0 wb, but as I have not seen any in person, I don't know if it is shorter overall or just pressed on the same one as other normal boards like the blue eagle.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sativa Lung on October 16, 2023, 01:04:47 AM
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Do R1 real boards not get the Roman numeral stamp? My Guererro cruiser 9.25 I just set up didn't have it.

I've skated R1s years ago so I thought I'd remember or know, but wasn't sure, so I elicit Slap for help hahah

I'm positive it's still BBS but the lack of markings up there had me wondering
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Yeah definitely still BBS.

The way I rationalise it is this:

Those boards that are marked for DLX get the stamp at some point soon after they come out of the press, before going to get cut or anything else.  Sometimes they don't get a stamp for whatever reason, or boards that come out of the same presses for other brand allocation before cutting are then used for DLX brands, but by that time, no one knows what number they were and it is not stamped.  Hopefully that makes sense.

That TG board is a super short one, or at least short 14.0 wb, from the spec list, so it might have been from a different press or wood allocated to the general pool.

I think it was 9.25 x 31.8 or 32 (depending on which site you look at) and 14.0 wb, but as I have not seen any in person, I don't know if it is shorter overall or just pressed on the same one as other normal boards like the blue eagle.

I always just assumed they stuck a stamp in between the separator sheets and top veneer or had permanent sheets with them stamped into it and did it that way or something. It seems like it would be really easy to get things mixed up in terms of position once they come off the press and moved to the next station otherwise. If the stack gets shuffled prior to stamping at all your numbering system basically loses it's meaning afterwards. Pennswood (and control) number theirs too but iirc it's to ID the press used, not the stack position.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Esmith5488 on October 16, 2023, 10:15:35 AM
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Normally like to ride a 3-4 when I get dlx decks. Wanted to try the 8.28 real again after a few decks and blind ordered one from holistic in reading. Came to my house in MD next day which was sick but was a 2 in the  press. Excited to get a session in but we are in the middle of a storm. Hopefully Tues or weds I can get out.
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You can do the car tire trick to mellow it out but Im always concerned that will kill the pop prematurely.

In the future if you buy from holistic just hit JD up on insta or via email beforehand and he will happily check the stamps for you. He actually kept an eye out for IV stamped 8.28s after I asked him about one and hit me up like months later to tell me one had just come in. He's gone through stacks of boards looking for certain top stains too, and I got the impression he kinda enjoyed it haha. He's definitely a skate nerd and has sympathy for the madness sufferer... just one of those all around awesome shop owners.

Actually a lot of shops are cool about checking stamps for you. You might get some flack from like the ski/skate/wake emporium type places but core shops are usually super chill about it. They get it. The only exception I've ever had was one dude who started like arguing with me about what boards were steep and what ones weren't like the guy special requesting a specific stamp didn't already know what he likes. I won't publicly shame them, but they did try to imply that PS stix has no mellow molds because FA boards are steep. This was a solid year or two after they had gone fully to BBS.
Damn that’s very sick, I always feel bad about hitting those guys up about that stuff and I normally can adapt pretty quickly. This one took about two sessions to get used to but I love that shape. Maybe wish the tail was just a tiny bit longer
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on October 16, 2023, 07:27:57 PM
Thanks @Mbrimson88 ! 9.25 x 32 x 14.0 seems exactly what it feels like under my feet after riding it for a bit now. I forgot to look at the sticker before tossing the wrapping.

Also, appreciate the response(s) about the stamping. I expected it but didn't sweat that it wasn't there. The R1 construction thing is something I definitely remember DLX experimenting when it came to concave, rocker, etc. separate from their regular shapes back in 2014-ish

In hindsight, I think I should have gone with a different DLX (Grosso, etc.) shaped deck the shop had. One that had a longer WB than 14 because it's noticeably shorter feeling compared to my regular 14.5 WB BBS decks I actually skate. For a cruiser, it may be too squirrelly. We'll see.

Can't complain, because I can turn this into a fun shaped deck with 151 Thunders or keep cruising as is.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DanRar009 on November 03, 2023, 03:48:10 AM
Been looking to skate another real board and never really noticed too much about the different board constructions, other than the obvious ones but what exactly is the real dreamer shape/construction? I like the dimensions on it and I have skated real boards in the past with similar dims just have no idea what the dreamer part means
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 03, 2023, 04:37:33 AM
Been looking to skate another real board and never really noticed too much about the different board constructions, other than the obvious ones but what exactly is the real dreamer shape/construction? I like the dimensions on it and I have skated real boards in the past with similar dims just have no idea what the dreamer part means


I don't know where it started, but that name has been associated with that particular shape for a while now, maybe from KWalks or someone else.

Really it is just the name they gave to that shape, nothing more, as far as I could tell.  It is the usual BBS / DLX wood normal pressed R1 concave with the dimensions being 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, around 7" nose and 6.5" tail, favourite shape of Grant Taylor and Kyle Walker (so they have said as well as being skated by some of the other guys now too) which more often than not is a little more mellow than other similar shapes and concaves, when compared to the usual 8.25 or longer 8.5 shape of the same presses, I II III or IV stamped on top.

I have been skating them for a while now and have had a lot of them (more than fifty all up of this exact shape), along with having a significant number of the usual 8.25 and longer 8.5 boards come through my hands, which I was not as keen on, but back to the 8.38 dreamer shape, it is a little wider than 8.38 / a hair under 8.5 really, straight through the middle with a slightly more pointy nose and tail than some other boards, but it works well for what it is.

It is the same BBS shape that seems to be used by a number of brands, including Baker, Deathwish, Birdhouse, DGK, Element, Heroin and others, as I have had them all to compare and check, same wood, sometimes different stain lay ups but overall the same boards when riding them, although note a few of those brands seem to have discontinued / changed their shapes now.

Somewhere like Tactics is good to see all dimensions, even if you don't think they are totally accurate, they still give what I could see a fairly good representation of most of those boards, from what I have seen and measured when I have had them in my hands.


https://www.tactics.com/search/8.38


https://www.tactics.com/real/praman-one-off-838-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.38
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   32.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.5
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.56


(https://www.tactics.com/a/eqh0/1b/real-praman-one-off-838-skateboard-deck-top.webp)





Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mrselfdestruct on November 03, 2023, 05:47:43 AM
Hey Slap Pals,

We're working to some new Deluxe deck shapes. Any shapes you like now that could use a tweak to make it perfect?

If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or input we'd love to hear them!
shovel!!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DanRar009 on November 03, 2023, 07:18:07 AM
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Been looking to skate another real board and never really noticed too much about the different board constructions, other than the obvious ones but what exactly is the real dreamer shape/construction? I like the dimensions on it and I have skated real boards in the past with similar dims just have no idea what the dreamer part means
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I don't know where it started, but that name has been associated with that particular shape for a while now, maybe from KWalks or someone else.

Really it is just the name they gave to that shape, nothing more, as far as I could tell.  It is the usual BBS / DLX wood normal pressed R1 concave with the dimensions being 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, around 7" nose and 6.5" tail, favourite shape of Grant Taylor and Kyle Walker (so they have said as well as being skated by some of the other guys now too) which more often than not is a little more mellow than other similar shapes and concaves, when compared to the usual 8.25 or longer 8.5 shape of the same presses, I II III or IV stamped on top.

I have been skating them for a while now and have had a lot of them (more than fifty all up of this exact shape), along with having a significant number of the usual 8.25 and longer 8.5 boards come through my hands, which I was not as keen on, but back to the 8.38 dreamer shape, it is a little wider than 8.38 / a hair under 8.5 really, straight through the middle with a slightly more pointy nose and tail than some other boards, but it works well for what it is.

It is the same BBS shape that seems to be used by a number of brands, including Baker, Deathwish, Birdhouse, DGK, Element, Heroin and others, as I have had them all to compare and check, same wood, sometimes different stain lay ups but overall the same boards when riding them, although note a few of those brands seem to have discontinued / changed their shapes now.

Somewhere like Tactics is good to see all dimensions, even if you don't think they are totally accurate, they still give what I could see a fairly good representation of most of those boards, from what I have seen and measured when I have had them in my hands.


https://www.tactics.com/search/8.38


https://www.tactics.com/real/praman-one-off-838-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.38
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   32.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.5
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.56


(https://www.tactics.com/a/eqh0/1b/real-praman-one-off-838-skateboard-deck-top.webp)

Thank you for the in depth response my man, makes a little more sense now, and it being the same mold as the baker/deathwish boards makes sense on why I like that shape so much. I’ve always skated better and get more comfortable on a board with a 14.5 wheelbase with the pointy nose and tail. Definitely my favorite shape that real makes. I’ve tried the 8.25 and the 8.5 that has the 14.25 wheelbase, definitely hated the 8.25 the most out of them. Hopefully the holiday sales start kicking in soon because I think I’m gonna try and stick up on those 8.38 oval boards and finally end my board madness.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 03, 2023, 07:24:20 AM

I’ve always skated better and get more comfortable on a board with a 14.5 wheelbase…

I’ve tried the 8.25 and the 8.5 that has the 14.25 wheelbase, definitely hated the 8.25 the most out of them.

Interesting. I’d assume with 14.38wb (closer to preferred 14.5), the 8.25 would have won out over the smaller length and wb of the 8.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DanRar009 on November 04, 2023, 04:56:32 AM
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I’ve always skated better and get more comfortable on a board with a 14.5 wheelbase…

I’ve tried the 8.25 and the 8.5 that has the 14.25 wheelbase, definitely hated the 8.25 the most out of them.
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Interesting. I’d assume with 14.38wb (closer to preferred 14.5), the 8.25 would have won out over the smaller length and wb of the 8.5

I would’ve thought the same, maybe I had a botched deck but I have skated an anti hero eagle 8.25 and that one worked pretty well but then came across a real skate shop day 8.25 and the board just would not work for me. Skated it for a week and ended up throwing on an old 8.5 board with my preferred wheelbase. For sure 8.5 14.5 wb is my sweet spot.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 04, 2023, 11:56:23 AM
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Been looking to skate another real board and never really noticed too much about the different board constructions, other than the obvious ones but what exactly is the real dreamer shape/construction? I like the dimensions on it and I have skated real boards in the past with similar dims just have no idea what the dreamer part means
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I don't know where it started, but that name has been associated with that particular shape for a while now, maybe from KWalks or someone else.

Really it is just the name they gave to that shape, nothing more, as far as I could tell.  It is the usual BBS / DLX wood normal pressed R1 concave with the dimensions being 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, around 7" nose and 6.5" tail, favourite shape of Grant Taylor and Kyle Walker (so they have said as well as being skated by some of the other guys now too) which more often than not is a little more mellow than other similar shapes and concaves, when compared to the usual 8.25 or longer 8.5 shape of the same presses, I II III or IV stamped on top.

I have been skating them for a while now and have had a lot of them (more than fifty all up of this exact shape), along with having a significant number of the usual 8.25 and longer 8.5 boards come through my hands, which I was not as keen on, but back to the 8.38 dreamer shape, it is a little wider than 8.38 / a hair under 8.5 really, straight through the middle with a slightly more pointy nose and tail than some other boards, but it works well for what it is.

It is the same BBS shape that seems to be used by a number of brands, including Baker, Deathwish, Birdhouse, DGK, Element, Heroin and others, as I have had them all to compare and check, same wood, sometimes different stain lay ups but overall the same boards when riding them, although note a few of those brands seem to have discontinued / changed their shapes now.

Somewhere like Tactics is good to see all dimensions, even if you don't think they are totally accurate, they still give what I could see a fairly good representation of most of those boards, from what I have seen and measured when I have had them in my hands.


https://www.tactics.com/search/8.38


https://www.tactics.com/real/praman-one-off-838-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.38
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.38
LENGTH (IN):   32.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.5
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.56


(https://www.tactics.com/a/eqh0/1b/real-praman-one-off-838-skateboard-deck-top.webp)
My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 04, 2023, 05:42:50 PM

My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(


Ha no I don't think it is going any time soon.

It is almost the most common / main shape a lot of their guys ride, but I also think they go through cycles of certain shapes more than others, so when people really want something like an 8.12 or an 8.28 shape, they will do a few of those and less of the other ones for a minute.

Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).


Fall 2023 8.38 shape:


AH (drop 1 and 2)
Hewitt pigeon grimple
Pfanner Cityscapes
Green eagle

Real (only drop 1)
Patrick Silk
White oval

Krooked (only drop 1)
Cernciky Inferno



Almost forgot this one too, on sale down to $59.50

https://www.unityzines.com/product-page-yt8xe/labels-8-38

"Labels" 8.38
 $70.00 Regular Price
$59.50 Sale Price

8.38 x 32.25 WB14.5 Dreamer shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 05, 2023, 06:57:01 AM
Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).

Point of Clarification: The standard DLX 8.38/14.5 is the "dreamer" shape? I don't mess with 8.38s all that much, so I never paid much attention to the nomenclature associated with them.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on November 05, 2023, 11:03:29 AM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Ha no I don't think it is going any time soon.

It is almost the most common / main shape a lot of their guys ride, but I also think they go through cycles of certain shapes more than others, so when people really want something like an 8.12 or an 8.28 shape, they will do a few of those and less of the other ones for a minute.

Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).


Fall 2023 8.38 shape:


AH (drop 1 and 2)
Hewitt pigeon grimple
Pfanner Cityscapes
Green eagle

Real (only drop 1)
Patrick Silk
White oval

Krooked (only drop 1)
Cernciky Inferno



Almost forgot this one too, on sale down to $59.50

https://www.unityzines.com/product-page-yt8xe/labels-8-38

"Labels" 8.38
 $70.00 Regular Price
$59.50 Sale Price

8.38 x 32.25 WB14.5 Dreamer shape

Real also has www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html  (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html) (custom mellow concave slick bottom) and https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html (https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html) (standard dreamer shape)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 05, 2023, 03:11:26 PM
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Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).
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Point of Clarification: The standard DLX 8.38/14.5 is the "dreamer" shape? I don't mess with 8.38s all that much, so I never paid much attention to the nomenclature associated with them.


Yes.

Funny that it has a shape name, seeing as most others do not, when compared to pro rider shapes, eg Raney shape, Yinzer / Kanfoush shape, Russo Lusso shape, etc.

I always just called it the 8.38 shape, but then people were getting confused so someone asked DLX and they confirmed it was just the normal 8.38 shape.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 05, 2023, 03:17:21 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Real also has www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html  (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html) (custom mellow concave slick bottom) and https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html (https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html) (standard dreamer shape)


Yeah there are still a lot of them out there from previous drops too, so even if they don't list dimensions correctly, as per the Walker deck on SW, it is still the same board.

The curious thing is with those mellow boards, some people have seen them and say they are no different to the other R1 boards, so who knows.  At least that one is a slick too, so that would make it stand out a bit more.  Not going to comment on the graphic at all either.

I get them for the wood and the shape first, graphic last in the order of interests, but there has often been significant differences in concave between some of the 8.38 boards, almost like some runs / stock are on a mellow mold, more so than the normal one, which I prefer.

I posted this a while back, but it is relevant now too:



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More just for curiosity than anything else.

Here's the Real 8.38 mellow mold board, on the bottom, against another Real 8.38 and two Antihero 8.38 olive eagles.

All four of them are the same shape and dimensions, just the bottom one is so much flatter throughout.



(https://i.ibb.co/m0b6Nn1/Real-mellow-concave-01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T1YmWQp)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 05, 2023, 04:58:22 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Ha no I don't think it is going any time soon.

It is almost the most common / main shape a lot of their guys ride, but I also think they go through cycles of certain shapes more than others, so when people really want something like an 8.12 or an 8.28 shape, they will do a few of those and less of the other ones for a minute.

Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).


Fall 2023 8.38 shape:


AH (drop 1 and 2)
Hewitt pigeon grimple
Pfanner Cityscapes
Green eagle

Real (only drop 1)
Patrick Silk
White oval

Krooked (only drop 1)
Cernciky Inferno



Almost forgot this one too, on sale down to $59.50
 
https://www.unityzines.com/product-page-yt8xe/labels-8-38

"Labels" 8.38
 $70.00 Regular Price
$59.50 Sale Price

8.38 x 32.25 WB14.5 Dreamer shape
Sick, thanks. Can always count on the oval, true


It’s interesting though… I barely ever see the ovals in shops. Maybe they get snatched up quick, or the shops just want to get the pro decks… I don’t think I’ve ever seen a white oval in person before. Strangely enough.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jakeumms on November 05, 2023, 05:08:54 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Ha no I don't think it is going any time soon.

It is almost the most common / main shape a lot of their guys ride, but I also think they go through cycles of certain shapes more than others, so when people really want something like an 8.12 or an 8.28 shape, they will do a few of those and less of the other ones for a minute.

Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).


Fall 2023 8.38 shape:


AH (drop 1 and 2)
Hewitt pigeon grimple
Pfanner Cityscapes
Green eagle

Real (only drop 1)
Patrick Silk
White oval

Krooked (only drop 1)
Cernciky Inferno



Almost forgot this one too, on sale down to $59.50
 
https://www.unityzines.com/product-page-yt8xe/labels-8-38

"Labels" 8.38
 $70.00 Regular Price
$59.50 Sale Price

8.38 x 32.25 WB14.5 Dreamer shape
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Sick, thanks. Can always count on the oval, true


It’s interesting though… I barely ever see the ovals in shops. Maybe they get snatched up quick, or the shops just want to get the pro decks… I don’t think I’ve ever seen a white oval in person before. Strangely enough.
Eagles instead of Ovals seems to be the shop thing. The ovals underwent a shape update to some shorter wheelbases a couple of years ago so they're not 1:1 but I figure the big online retailers seem to always keep the ovals in stock at least. That may even be by design so that those big warehouses can get backfilled and sit on stock to some degree while DLX keeps their fresher graphics on the same shapes pumping through the shops where they have to stand out on a board wall.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 05, 2023, 05:34:32 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Real also has www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html  (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html) (custom mellow concave slick bottom) and https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html (https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html) (standard dreamer shape)
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Yeah there are still a lot of them out there from previous drops too, so even if they don't list dimensions correctly, as per the Walker deck on SW, it is still the same board.

The curious thing is with those mellow boards, some people have seen them and say they are no different to the other R1 boards, so who knows.  At least that one is a slick too, so that would make it stand out a bit more.  Not going to comment on the graphic at all either.

I get them for the wood and the shape first, graphic last in the order of interests, but there has often been significant differences in concave between some of the 8.38 boards, almost like some runs / stock are on a mellow mold, more so than the normal one, which I prefer.

I posted this a while back, but it is relevant now too:



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More just for curiosity than anything else.

Here's the Real 8.38 mellow mold board, on the bottom, against another Real 8.38 and two Antihero 8.38 olive eagles.

All four of them are the same shape and dimensions, just the bottom one is so much flatter throughout.



(https://i.ibb.co/m0b6Nn1/Real-mellow-concave-01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T1YmWQp)
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Also sick. That mellow mold looks like a (IV) green eagle I got once and had to give away after one session because it felt like I was on a flat 2x4. It was the strangest thing I’ve ever skated: obviously it would pop, but it felt like there was no concave while popping.

As for different runs having different concave, it must be (or this old deck I’m skating is just flattened out from age).

The degree slope (using phones measure) is one degree more steep on the brand new (II) Kyle walker white dipped bird pattern with the pink and blue bottom veneer, than the current (I) mason rainbow bottom veneer cathedral deck.

(All decks above are the 8.38/14.5 wb shape).

It’s possible the (I) cathedral I’m skating now flattened out after popping for a few months?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 05, 2023, 05:44:34 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Ha no I don't think it is going any time soon.

It is almost the most common / main shape a lot of their guys ride, but I also think they go through cycles of certain shapes more than others, so when people really want something like an 8.12 or an 8.28 shape, they will do a few of those and less of the other ones for a minute.

Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).


Fall 2023 8.38 shape:


AH (drop 1 and 2)
Hewitt pigeon grimple
Pfanner Cityscapes
Green eagle

Real (only drop 1)
Patrick Silk
White oval

Krooked (only drop 1)
Cernciky Inferno



Almost forgot this one too, on sale down to $59.50
 
https://www.unityzines.com/product-page-yt8xe/labels-8-38

"Labels" 8.38
 $70.00 Regular Price
$59.50 Sale Price

8.38 x 32.25 WB14.5 Dreamer shape
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Sick, thanks. Can always count on the oval, true


It’s interesting though… I barely ever see the ovals in shops. Maybe they get snatched up quick, or the shops just want to get the pro decks… I don’t think I’ve ever seen a white oval in person before. Strangely enough.
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Eagles instead of Ovals seems to be the shop thing. The ovals underwent a shape update to some shorter wheelbases a couple of years ago so they're not 1:1 but I figure the big online retailers seem to always keep the ovals in stock at least. That may even be by design so that those big warehouses can get backfilled and sit on stock to some degree while DLX keeps their fresher graphics on the same shapes pumping through the shops where they have to stand out on a board wall.
That makes so much damn good sense my head is going to explode. o_O   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 05, 2023, 05:57:08 PM
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Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).
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Point of Clarification: The standard DLX 8.38/14.5 is the "dreamer" shape? I don't mess with 8.38s all that much, so I never paid much attention to the nomenclature associated with them.
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Yes.

Funny that it has a shape name, seeing as most others do not, when compared to pro rider shapes, eg Raney shape, Yinzer / Kanfoush shape, Russo Lusso shape, etc.

I always just called it the 8.38 shape, but then people were getting confused so someone asked DLX and they confirmed it was just the normal 8.38 shape.

Thank you.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 05, 2023, 08:05:57 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Real also has www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html  (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Walker_Canopy_Slick_Deck/descpage-RLKWCPDK.html) (custom mellow concave slick bottom) and https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html (https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Real_Wair_On_Lock_Deck/descpage-RLWOLKDK.html) (standard dreamer shape)
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Yeah there are still a lot of them out there from previous drops too, so even if they don't list dimensions correctly, as per the Walker deck on SW, it is still the same board.

The curious thing is with those mellow boards, some people have seen them and say they are no different to the other R1 boards, so who knows.  At least that one is a slick too, so that would make it stand out a bit more.  Not going to comment on the graphic at all either.

I get them for the wood and the shape first, graphic last in the order of interests, but there has often been significant differences in concave between some of the 8.38 boards, almost like some runs / stock are on a mellow mold, more so than the normal one, which I prefer.

I posted this a while back, but it is relevant now too:



Expand Quote
.

More just for curiosity than anything else.

Here's the Real 8.38 mellow mold board, on the bottom, against another Real 8.38 and two Antihero 8.38 olive eagles.

All four of them are the same shape and dimensions, just the bottom one is so much flatter throughout.



(https://i.ibb.co/m0b6Nn1/Real-mellow-concave-01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/T1YmWQp)
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Also sick. That mellow mold looks like a (IV) green eagle I got once and had to give away after one session because it felt like I was on a flat 2x4. It was the strangest thing I’ve ever skated: obviously it would pop, but it felt like there was no concave while popping.

As for different runs having different concave, it must be (or this old deck I’m skating is just flattened out from age).

The degree slope (using phones measure) is one degree more steep on the brand new (II) Kyle walker white dipped bird pattern with the pink and blue bottom veneer, than the current (I) mason rainbow bottom veneer cathedral deck.

(All decks above are the 8.38/14.5 wb shape).

It’s possible the (I) cathedral I’m skating now flattened out after popping for a few months?

phone levels are notoriously inaccurate and vary when zero'ed, but honestly I've had III's steeper than I's so it could just be variance from press to press or run to run
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 05, 2023, 11:02:42 PM
Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: art hellman on November 06, 2023, 08:49:13 AM
8.5 trucks on 8.38s... but I also always skated 8.5 trucks (149s) on 8.25 decks and loved it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 06, 2023, 08:54:06 AM
Same as above. It has been awhile but I remember 149s/8.38" being a magic combo for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 06, 2023, 09:55:38 AM
isn’t the 8.38 more of an 8.5, but just longer (thinking dlx here).

i think some folks, maybe suciu and busenitz, skate 8.38 on 148s. give that 7.75 on 5.0 ratio. faster flip or something.
hewitt was on the 159s on the 8.38.

i lost my shit trying 8.38s, a krooked and then a polar,  both felt so damn long. had i just dealt with it i would have come to enjoy the stability, but at the time i was really chasing switch treflips (and nollie. and now i’ve just given up wisely), and the length would freak me out.

blah blah. i liked it better when i’d just try a board and not switch trucks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: franc on November 06, 2023, 10:34:58 AM
Skating a BA labelled as a 8.5 (which is actually a 8.4) on 149s at the moment, absolutely loving it.
I do prefer a 8.125 on 144s for flatground but otherwise 8.4 on 149s is awesome.

I might get a 8.25 at some point but I have no idea if I want to set it up on 144s or 149s. I love the stability I get on 149s but 360 flips are easier on 144s. Hhmmm…
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 06, 2023, 11:11:26 AM
Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?

Thunder 148, love em on there. I tried 149 as well, but meh. The Twin Tail is basically that tail/middle. The slightly shorter WB seems to come from them dividing the deck in 2 in the middle and just mirroring the rear portion. And since the people's champs (Ishod and Bobby) skate the twins on narrow trucks I might as well too.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: franc on November 06, 2023, 11:16:41 AM
since the people's champs (Ishod and Bobby) skate the twins on narrow trucks I might as well too.

What does Bobby skate these days? He was skating 8.18s on 149s ten years ago…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1wNrKxIbg
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 06, 2023, 11:27:08 AM
Reading about 8.25 vs 8.5 trucks is getting me antsy. I love the way 149 feels on the 8.38, and the axle sticks out 1/16-1/32” out from the side (wheels well under the edge)… and Ben’s voice always echos in my head “I love the way 149’s feel on an 8.38)

I really want to try 144, but worried I’ll lose something on the turning, or how stable they are on grinds.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 06, 2023, 11:35:23 AM
Reading about 8.25 vs 8.5 trucks is getting me antsy. I love the way 149 feels on the 8.38, and the axle sticks out 1/16-1/32” out from the side (wheels well under the edge)… and Ben’s voice always echos in my head “I love the way 149’s feel on an 8.38)

I really want to try 144, but worried I’ll lose something on the turning, or how stable they are on grinds.

Thoughts?

149s might ‘feel’ better, more than some report landing more on the 144s.
not a huge difference. if you got it you got it.

i also want to know what the bobby skates. someone said 5.2 hi’s.
i have checked out a twin tail. my favorite trick is a nollie, felt like i’d put those in jeopardy. the longer wb, shorts nose/tail if a twin, seems appealing. @LebowskisRug mentioned it in another thread, but the notion of a wheelbase just being what’s left over after determine the nose and tail length, has really been interesting to me. i’m pretty sure (never positive of anything), that i don’t like longer noses and tails (basing this off trying the 8.125 april shape with the 14” wb, board felt unskateable in a way that shocked me). i often look at a big 7”+ nose and just think ‘no thank you’. twin could be cool.

i’ve watched that bobby setup video more than any other. tried to make 149s work, for like the 20th time in homage. he does the best switch treflip of all time. it’s a sick video
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 06, 2023, 12:15:01 PM
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since the people's champs (Ishod and Bobby) skate the twins on narrow trucks I might as well too.
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What does Bobby skate these days? He was skating 8.18s on 149s ten years ago…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1wNrKxIbg

I asked him on IG once- 8.38 TT, Venture 5.2 high, 52 Classics
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 06, 2023, 12:16:08 PM
Reading about 8.25 vs 8.5 trucks is getting me antsy. I love the way 149 feels on the 8.38, and the axle sticks out 1/16-1/32” out from the side (wheels well under the edge)… and Ben’s voice always echos in my head “I love the way 149’s feel on an 8.38)

I really want to try 144, but worried I’ll lose something on the turning, or how stable they are on grinds.

Thoughts?

Dude they're barely different. Split the difference and run 144 with 3 speed rings for an 8.38 truck. I tried 149s and for whatever reason found I had more wheelbite and didn't like the way they scooped quite as much, but they were fine. I didn't notice them on grinds.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 06, 2023, 12:40:40 PM
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since the people's champs (Ishod and Bobby) skate the twins on narrow trucks I might as well too.
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What does Bobby skate these days? He was skating 8.18s on 149s ten years ago…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1wNrKxIbg
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I asked him on IG once- 8.38 TT, Venture 5.2 high, 52 Classics

thank you!
one day i’ll hit you up for all of your ig setup info. that stuff is fascinating to me.
same with bikes: i’ve never tried to ride real fast and that, but loved reading about cav’s setup. the insight in to why they do these things is interesting as well.

setup sounds exactly like ishod’s except with venture instead of thunder
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 06, 2023, 01:23:06 PM
I used to race bikes and have a deep knowledge of pro setups. It was interesting because at the time I started racing (2010), my setup was fairly unorthodox. I was really broke in college so I did my own bike fit and ran my seat further forward and bars lower, but that opened my hips up and reduced my drag a shit ton. Around 2015 onward this became decently common in the pro peoloton as well and saddles evolved to facilitate things.

Cav ran his bike as he always had. He was notorious for refusing the advice of fitters and often ran wider bars and a lower seat than he should have.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 06, 2023, 01:44:28 PM
I used to race bikes and have a deep knowledge of pro setups. It was interesting because at the time I started racing (2010), my setup was fairly unorthodox. I was really broke in college so I did my own bike fit and ran my seat further forward and bars lower, but that opened my hips up and reduced my drag a shit ton. Around 2015 onward this became decently common in the pro peoloton as well and saddles evolved to facilitate things.

Cav ran his bike as he always had. He was notorious for refusing the advice of fitters and often ran wider bars and a lower seat than he should have.

he was fascinating to me because he was my general size (but in shape), and for a moment had the juice, exciting to watch. i think he also suffers from some of the same dachshund body type that i have. i vaguely remember most of those guys cramming themselves onto bikes 2 sizes down, with really long stems.
short cranks make sense.
track bikes look different to me now, the current fits with the really long top tubes are interesting.

the dreamer, the 8.3 tt, the 8.25 x 32, all look nice. the 8.5 blue eagle is great, not sure if i want to go back to 8.5 trucks.

remember how ‘everyone’ would skate an anti-hero before they got their board company off of the ground? which one was that? seems like it was maybe the olive eagle. dunno
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 06, 2023, 02:56:11 PM
people skate any eagle, usually blue or black it seems, sometimes silver
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 06, 2023, 04:14:34 PM
Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?


I am 149s / 8.5 trucks all the way on 8.38 boards, but I prefer stability to anything else, more so transition skating first and dabble in whatever other things to skate but not so much rail / tech compared to some people.

Others I skate with who are way more street / rail / ledge tech go with 144s / 8.25 trucks as they say it just fits better for their skating, so that also makes sense to me.

I have boards set up with 144s / 8.25 trucks, but they just feel too tippy for me and as I am so used to a wider truck, the board feels wrong, but the 144s on an 8.125 or 8.25 board is a lot easier to skate for tech stuff for me, so go figure with that one.


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Reading about 8.25 vs 8.5 trucks is getting me antsy. I love the way 149 feels on the 8.38, and the axle sticks out 1/16-1/32” out from the side (wheels well under the edge)… and Ben’s voice always echos in my head “I love the way 149’s feel on an 8.38)

I really want to try 144, but worried I’ll lose something on the turning, or how stable they are on grinds.

Thoughts?
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149s might ‘feel’ better, more than some report landing more on the 144s.
not a huge difference. if you got it you got it.



As per reply above, wider trucks for more stability / transition and not as wide trucks for more street / tech seems to be the way to go for a lot of people.

Changing board size can be a bit funny but I prefer board to width pretty much right on, but others like to have magic carpet all the way.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 06, 2023, 04:24:23 PM
isn’t the 8.38 more of an 8.5, but just longer (thinking dlx here).

i think some folks, maybe suciu and busenitz, skate 8.38 on 148s. give that 7.75 on 5.0 ratio. faster flip or something.
hewitt was on the 159s on the 8.38.

i lost my shit trying 8.38s, a krooked and then a polar,  both felt so damn long. had i just dealt with it i would have come to enjoy the stability, but at the time i was really chasing switch treflips (and nollie. and now i’ve just given up wisely), and the length would freak me out.

blah blah. i liked it better when i’d just try a board and not switch trucks.


Yeah the DLX 8.38 is so very close to a normal 8.5 in width, which is why it works so well for me.

The twin 8.3 is more like 8.3 or even more like the standard DLX 8.25, not as wide as the 8.38 / 8.5 as well, which means it works better on the more narrow trucks.



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since the people's champs (Ishod and Bobby) skate the twins on narrow trucks I might as well too.
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What does Bobby skate these days? He was skating 8.18s on 149s ten years ago…

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I asked him on IG once- 8.38 TT, Venture 5.2 high, 52 Classics
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setup sounds exactly like ishod’s except with venture instead of thunder


It was interesting setting up a board like that just to try it, but I guess that is the luxury of having a lot of trade in or spare parts too.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 06, 2023, 06:42:45 PM
Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
149 because Ben said it was the best.

And I put some 144’s up against 8.38 in a shop today, and I don’t think I would dig the magic carpet side. The 149 is like perfect and I think I would miss the extra width for stability when going fast and turning, or going slow and turning.

I’m tall and dad bod heavy-ish.

Maybe I’ll just torture myself later when I actually NEED new trucks.

Right now I’m fiending over hardware, and whether I should get blue Indy bushings or not.
What a silly thing to obsess over. I miss the days when gear didn’t matter… just the skating. This feels like equivalent of sitting on the porch and rocking talking about the good old days.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 06, 2023, 08:44:39 PM
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isn’t the 8.38 more of an 8.5, but just longer (thinking dlx here).

i think some folks, maybe suciu and busenitz, skate 8.38 on 148s. give that 7.75 on 5.0 ratio. faster flip or something.
hewitt was on the 159s on the 8.38.

i lost my shit trying 8.38s, a krooked and then a polar,  both felt so damn long. had i just dealt with it i would have come to enjoy the stability, but at the time i was really chasing switch treflips (and nollie. and now i’ve just given up wisely), and the length would freak me out.

blah blah. i liked it better when i’d just try a board and not switch trucks.
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Yeah the DLX 8.38 is so very close to a normal 8.5 in width, which is why it works so well for me.

The twin 8.3 is more like 8.3 or even more like the standard DLX 8.25, not as wide as the 8.38 / 8.5 as well, which means it works better on the more narrow trucks.



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since the people's champs (Ishod and Bobby) skate the twins on narrow trucks I might as well too.
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What does Bobby skate these days? He was skating 8.18s on 149s ten years ago…

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I asked him on IG once- 8.38 TT, Venture 5.2 high, 52 Classics
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setup sounds exactly like ishod’s except with venture instead of thunder
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It was interesting setting up a board like that just to try it, but I guess that is the luxury of having a lot of trade in or spare parts too.

My point about the TT being the back half of the 8.38 was from someone who would be really, really trustworthy. I've calipered both and they're the same width in the middle: 8.38
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sbr on November 07, 2023, 12:06:59 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53315802112_031dc99c37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pekqts)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53317024279_00f47ffd11_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2perFMi)

Got my son the new Pigeon Vision GT 8.5" shape with the 14" wb and it's stamped II... So either these are BBS wood or the overseas boards are also being stamped I through IV...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 07, 2023, 12:24:10 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53315802112_031dc99c37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pekqts)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53317024279_00f47ffd11_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2perFMi)

Got my son the new Pigeon Vision GT 8.5" shape with the 14" wb and it's stamped II... So either these are BBS wood or the overseas boards are also being stamped I through IV...

Warning sticker says Made in Mexico?
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Post by: Sedition on November 07, 2023, 02:45:04 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53315802112_031dc99c37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pekqts)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53317024279_00f47ffd11_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2perFMi)

Got my son the new Pigeon Vision GT 8.5" shape with the 14" wb and it's stamped II... So either these are BBS wood or the overseas boards are also being stamped I through IV...

That’s not an overseas deck. You can tell by the “made in Mexico” part of the sticker. :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 07, 2023, 03:30:09 PM
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My absolute favorite shape. Just perfect.

Though… the newest catalogue doesn’t have many. I sure hope they aren’t phasing the “dreamer” shape out :(
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Ha no I don't think it is going any time soon.

It is almost the most common / main shape a lot of their guys ride, but I also think they go through cycles of certain shapes more than others, so when people really want something like an 8.12 or an 8.28 shape, they will do a few of those and less of the other ones for a minute.

Regardless of graphic, there will always be the AH green eagle, the Real white oval and the Krooked eyes boards in rotation, but there already show half a dozen (maybe more in drop 2 from them).


Fall 2023 8.38 shape:


AH (drop 1 and 2)
Hewitt pigeon grimple
Pfanner Cityscapes
Green eagle

Real (only drop 1)
Patrick Silk
White oval

Krooked (only drop 1)
Cernciky Inferno



Almost forgot this one too, on sale down to $59.50
 
https://www.unityzines.com/product-page-yt8xe/labels-8-38

"Labels" 8.38
 $70.00 Regular Price
$59.50 Sale Price

8.38 x 32.25 WB14.5 Dreamer shape
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Sick, thanks. Can always count on the oval, true


It’s interesting though… I barely ever see the ovals in shops. Maybe they get snatched up quick, or the shops just want to get the pro decks… I don’t think I’ve ever seen a white oval in person before. Strangely enough.



I was waiting for them to put up the Krooked Drop 2 info, but this is an 8.38 with wheel wells.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2023/


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/04-kr-fl23-d2.jpg)

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/05-kr-fl23-d2-stare-photo-page.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 07, 2023, 05:49:26 PM

I was waiting for them to put up the Krooked Drop 2 info, but this is an 8.38 with wheel wells.


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2023/


(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/04-kr-fl23-d2.jpg)

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/05-kr-fl23-d2-stare-photo-page.jpg)

Ooooooooooooooooooo.... purty.  maybe getting some wheelwells would do me good.  thanks

Oh wow, I really like this blue flowers graphic. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on November 07, 2023, 07:42:07 PM
Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?

Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly. 
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Post by: Ok on November 07, 2023, 08:05:28 PM
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Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.

that setup seems like the best ollie zone.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on November 07, 2023, 08:29:07 PM
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Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
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that setup seems like the best ollie zone.

Absolutely.  This setup is great for big ollies.  And actually, this is the best setup I have ever had for backside 180s too.  It feels like they just float if that makes sense.  Current one is stamped IV, but it is definitely more mellow than other IV DLX decks I have had.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 07, 2023, 10:38:14 PM
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Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
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that setup seems like the best ollie zone.
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Absolutely.  This setup is great for big ollies.  And actually, this is the best setup I have ever had for backside 180s too.  It feels like they just float if that makes sense.  Current one is stamped IV, but it is definitely more mellow than other IV DLX decks I have had.


jealous.
does it seem like only ‘cool’ accounts get the 4s? when i check these small bike shops that sell boards off in the corner (i don’t consider them my ‘local’, there are two of these ‘shops’ close to me, with the ‘local’ being 2+ hours away), they always have 1s, and 2s. never 4s
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on November 07, 2023, 11:39:35 PM
Just got an AH 8.12 Kanfoush yesterday with a II stamp, and the concave is pretty much perfect for my taste. Made in Mexico.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on November 08, 2023, 06:20:51 AM
Anyone know the nose and tail length on the 8.38 full se?
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Post by: JM on November 08, 2023, 07:05:56 AM
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Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
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that setup seems like the best ollie zone.
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Absolutely.  This setup is great for big ollies.  And actually, this is the best setup I have ever had for backside 180s too.  It feels like they just float if that makes sense.  Current one is stamped IV, but it is definitely more mellow than other IV DLX decks I have had.
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jealous.
does it seem like only ‘cool’ accounts get the 4s? when i check these small bike shops that sell boards off in the corner (i don’t consider them my ‘local’, there are two of these ‘shops’ close to me, with the ‘local’ being 2+ hours away), they always have 1s, and 2s. never 4s
I really don’t get the I and II hate… I love that shit. Gimme all your I’s and II’s.

I skated a IV once and it felt conVEX. I couldn’t feel the tail at all and it was scary trying to hit coping.
 
*I wonder if because III and IV are more popular that the real skate shops request them from DLX? And the shops that don’t care get the “leftovers” I and II? Maybe?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 08, 2023, 07:38:39 AM
Anyone know the nose and tail length on the 8.38 full se?

They don't have a direct link, but the page is still there with all these measurements, including the Full, as well as Full SE shapes:


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


Might be easier to just save the file pic and open it elsewhere to see those dimensions, as well as look at the shape in more detail, but the 8.38 Full SE is shown to be 8.38 x 32.18 with 14.38 wb, 7.03 nose, 6.53 tail.  I have had a few of them and they skate well, but I am happier on a longer wheelbase, so I passed those I had on to others.


https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-fullse-decks.jpg


(https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-fullse-decks.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 08, 2023, 07:50:30 AM
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Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
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that setup seems like the best ollie zone.
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Absolutely.  This setup is great for big ollies.  And actually, this is the best setup I have ever had for backside 180s too.  It feels like they just float if that makes sense.  Current one is stamped IV, but it is definitely more mellow than other IV DLX decks I have had.
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jealous.
does it seem like only ‘cool’ accounts get the 4s? when i check these small bike shops that sell boards off in the corner (i don’t consider them my ‘local’, there are two of these ‘shops’ close to me, with the ‘local’ being 2+ hours away), they always have 1s, and 2s. never 4s
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I really don’t get the I and II hate… I love that shit. Gimme all your I’s and II’s.

I skated a IV once and it felt conVEX. I couldn’t feel the tail at all and it was scary trying to hit coping.
 
*I wonder if because III and IV are more popular that the real skate shops request them from DLX? And the shops that don’t care get the “leftovers” I and II? Maybe?


I really feel like it is just the luck of the draw there, as I have seen a lot of all numbers in my travels, so although I had requested IV only from some shops, after covid closed everything, I was still sent quite a few of every stamp, especially during all the clearance sales where I picked up a lot of boards from a number of different shops for quite cheap compared to the rising RRP that has been going on in the last year.

What I did find was that some of the I were more mellow than the other IV stamps, or there were weird differences in concave I just hadn't really seen so much in other sizes of boards, so I do feel like the 8.38 shape had a lot more going on than some others, eg a regular mold and a mellow mold, although it seemed like they were mixed up a bit.

Long story short, I have learned more to look at and stand on any of the boards, more so than just go with the IV stamps so for anyone, regardless of which number stamp you prefer, if there is more than one of any size you like, have a stand on them or at least put them back to back and see if there are differences in the concave and then buy which ever board / stock you prefer the concave and feel of, which is more what I have gotten used to doing.


The difference is now, I can get quite a few boards, keep the ones I want to ride and then put the rest in the shop, but not everyone has options like that and I understand if there is only a very small selection, then it makes things more difficult for anyone to get what they prefer in terms of concave and kicks.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Thebird on November 08, 2023, 08:20:54 AM
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Anyone know the nose and tail length on the 8.38 full se?
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They don't have a direct link, but the page is still there with all these measurements, including the Full, as well as Full SE shapes:


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/


Might be easier to just save the file pic and open it elsewhere to see those dimensions, as well as look at the shape in more detail, but the 8.38 Full SE is shown to be 8.38 x 32.18 with 14.38 wb, 7.03 nose, 6.53 tail.  I have had a few of them and they skate well, but I am happier on a longer wheelbase, so I passed those I had on to others.


https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-fullse-decks.jpg


(https://www.realskateboards.com/realsb/assets/img/construction-layout-fullse-decks.jpg)

Yes.  That is what I wanted to see.  Thanks!
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Post by: JM on November 08, 2023, 09:28:58 AM
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Just curious for the 8.38 crowd....ya'll rocking 8.25s or 8.5s on that thing?
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
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that setup seems like the best ollie zone.
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Absolutely.  This setup is great for big ollies.  And actually, this is the best setup I have ever had for backside 180s too.  It feels like they just float if that makes sense.  Current one is stamped IV, but it is definitely more mellow than other IV DLX decks I have had.
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jealous.
does it seem like only ‘cool’ accounts get the 4s? when i check these small bike shops that sell boards off in the corner (i don’t consider them my ‘local’, there are two of these ‘shops’ close to me, with the ‘local’ being 2+ hours away), they always have 1s, and 2s. never 4s
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I really don’t get the I and II hate… I love that shit. Gimme all your I’s and II’s.

I skated a IV once and it felt conVEX. I couldn’t feel the tail at all and it was scary trying to hit coping.
 
*I wonder if because III and IV are more popular that the real skate shops request them from DLX? And the shops that don’t care get the “leftovers” I and II? Maybe?
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I really feel like it is just the luck of the draw there, as I have seen a lot of all numbers in my travels, so although I had requested IV only from some shops, after covid closed everything, I was still sent quite a few of every stamp, especially during all the clearance sales where I picked up a lot of boards from a number of different shops for quite cheap compared to the rising RRP that has been going on in the last year.

What I did find was that some of the I were more mellow than the other IV stamps, or there were weird differences in concave I just hadn't really seen so much in other sizes of boards, so I do feel like the 8.38 shape had a lot more going on than some others, eg a regular mold and a mellow mold, although it seemed like they were mixed up a bit.

Long story short, I have learned more to look at and stand on any of the boards, more so than just go with the IV stamps so for anyone, regardless of which number stamp you prefer, if there is more than one of any size you like, have a stand on them or at least put them back to back and see if there are differences in the concave and then buy which ever board / stock you prefer the concave and feel of, which is more what I have gotten used to doing.


The difference is now, I can get quite a few boards, keep the ones I want to ride and then put the rest in the shop, but not everyone has options like that and I understand if there is only a very small selection, then it makes things more difficult for anyone to get what they prefer in terms of concave and kicks.
Rad , thanks

The (IV) eagle 8.38 I got two years ago was hella flat. Must have been one of those mellow concave deals.

I use the level on my phone and zero it out only to compare my current deck with whatever new one I’m eyeing. The (II) I just got is one degree steeper (maybe 2 mm separation) than the (I) skated for a few months now. It’s possible the wood mellowed out with skating and the hot weather.

I freaking love DLX stamps the mold order: let’s people geek out and get deep. lol. Fun stuff.

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Post by: PeteP on November 08, 2023, 01:17:47 PM
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
Tried both - 5.6 forged on 8.38 full se, then 8.38 dreamer and now 5.8 forged on 8.38 (actually closer to 8.5) but dunno if it’s 14.38 or 14.5 wb and I dig this setup. Was on the fence between forged vs lights when switching to 5.8s but decided to not fix it if it’s not broken and they are perfect. 5.8s get my vote since dlx 8.38 are more like 8.45 from my experience.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 08, 2023, 02:03:57 PM
8.25/14.38 is my main jam. IV stamp. I keep a small stock pile of them, because they can be hard to come by. My stock pile was getting low. Today I hit two local Core Shops, and five different Zumies. Must have seen 15 or so different 8.25s (all eagle or black oval). All were either I or II stamped. One eagle was a no stamp, and clearly not the standard 8.25 shape (at a Zumies). Not a single III or IV to been seen. Considering how many decks I saw, I thought that rather odd.

This is why I keep a small stock pile.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 08, 2023, 02:19:48 PM
8.25/14.38 is my main jam. IV stamp. I keep a small stock pile of them, because they can be hard to come by. My stock pile was getting low. Today I hit two local
Core Shops, and five different Zumies. Must have seen 15 or or different 8.25s (all eagle or black oval). All were either I or II stamped. One eagle was a no stamp, and clearly not the standard 8.25 shape (at a Zumies). Not a single III or IV to been seen. Considering how many decks I saw, I thought that rather odd.

This is why I keep a small stock pile.

i haven’t seen a 4 in a long minute. not sure if all get snatched up or what.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sbr on November 09, 2023, 09:33:58 AM
That’s not an overseas deck. You can tell by the “made in Mexico” part of the sticker. :)

Totally missed that (was more hyper-focused on the stack stamp lol)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: tom on November 09, 2023, 11:25:44 AM
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Have a Krooked dreamer set up right now.  Running 5.8s on it.  I find the 8.5 inch trucks pair with this board perfectly.
[close]

that setup seems like the best ollie zone.
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Absolutely.  This setup is great for big ollies.  And actually, this is the best setup I have ever had for backside 180s too.  It feels like they just float if that makes sense.  Current one is stamped IV, but it is definitely more mellow than other IV DLX decks I have had.
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jealous.
does it seem like only ‘cool’ accounts get the 4s? when i check these small bike shops that sell boards off in the corner (i don’t consider them my ‘local’, there are two of these ‘shops’ close to me, with the ‘local’ being 2+ hours away), they always have 1s, and 2s. never 4s
I've had a few friends that worked in the DLX warehouse. Based off of knowing them I'd say they wouldn't care enough to notice which stamped boards go where with the volume of orders they do. It's blind luck
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 09, 2023, 09:04:11 PM
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Anyone still keen on the 8.75 FULL shape???

Real Drop 2 for Fall is up with one there.


8.75 x 32.86 with a 14.7 wb, 7.2 nose and 6.62 tail


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/


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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 11, 2023, 06:52:28 PM
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Anyone still keen on the 8.75 FULL shape???

Real Drop 2 for Fall is up with one there.


8.75 x 32.86 with a 14.7 wb, 7.2 nose and 6.62 tail


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d2-06.jpg)

The full shapes bug me so much… I love the nice beautiful shapes of the R1’s (or whatever the standard cut is called).

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Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 11, 2023, 08:08:51 PM
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Anyone still keen on the 8.75 FULL shape???

Real Drop 2 for Fall is up with one there.


8.75 x 32.86 with a 14.7 wb, 7.2 nose and 6.62 tail


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/


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The full shapes bug me so much… I love the nice beautiful shapes of the R1’s (or whatever the standard cut is called).


At least you know you are not the only one there.

Some people really like the wider, more full or even stubby shaped kicks, while others prefer a more normal or even pointy shape to their kicks on boards.  The good thing though is that there are different shapes still available, so for someone who wants a bigger and longer board, the Full shape works well, then the Full SE being the shorter versions that became a lot more popular and are still around, then the True Fit for the really short board enthusiasts and of course all the usual / normal shapes still that make up the majority of the range in every single drop.

Also (not being a smarty pants but) the R1 is the concave, more so than the shape, so Full shapes are still on R1 concave, as well as their usual shapes.

I had to smile at the marketing blurb from the website (below) but the little card in each board says it well enough:

Real R1 construction, the original, not too steep, not too mellow, guaranteed to last.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/

Guaranteed to last R1 Construction decks are made using an exclusive technique producing stronger, longer lasting, better performing skateboard decks. True universal press molds use equal pressure across the entire surface of each deck ensuring a centered, consistently even, lasting concave. Two X-Bands make each deck stiff and strong, but also allows just enough flex for maximum pop and response.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Democratic Republic Of Mongo on November 12, 2023, 07:13:48 AM
8.25 Full SE’s and Mandersons are all I need.

8.5 blue eagle also nice. Fuck 14.5+ and sub 14” wheelbases.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 12, 2023, 01:46:12 PM
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Anyone still keen on the 8.75 FULL shape???

Real Drop 2 for Fall is up with one there.


8.75 x 32.86 with a 14.7 wb, 7.2 nose and 6.62 tail


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/


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The full shapes bug me so much… I love the nice beautiful shapes of the R1’s (or whatever the standard cut is called).
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At least you know you are not the only one there.

Some people really like the wider, more full or even stubby shaped kicks, while others prefer a more normal or even pointy shape to their kicks on boards.  The good thing though is that there are different shapes still available, so for someone who wants a bigger and longer board, the Full shape works well, then the Full SE being the shorter versions that became a lot more popular and are still around, then the True Fit for the really short board enthusiasts and of course all the usual / normal shapes still that make up the majority of the range in every single drop.

Also (not being a smarty pants but) the R1 is the concave, more so than the shape, so Full shapes are still on R1 concave, as well as their usual shapes.

I had to smile at the marketing blurb from the website (below) but the little card in each board says it well enough:

Real R1 construction, the original, not too steep, not too mellow, guaranteed to last.


https://www.realskateboards.com/construction/

Guaranteed to last R1 Construction decks are made using an exclusive technique producing stronger, longer lasting, better performing skateboard decks. True universal press molds use equal pressure across the entire surface of each deck ensuring a centered, consistently even, lasting concave. Two X-Bands make each deck stiff and strong, but also allows just enough flex for maximum pop and response.

Yeaaaahhh figured as much. 🤓 I knew it didn’t sound right but I didn’t know what else to call their normal shape. 

So what do they call the normal shape? We got true fit (which is the shorter board with shorter wheelbase), Full (big ol’ shovel nose and tail) Full SE (shovel nose and tail with the shorter wheelbase), SE (shorter wheelbase) Mellow Mold (for you 2x4 lovers out there)

Might as well call the regular shape R1! Or “normal skateboard shape for people who like looking at what a proper skateboard should look like”.  ;D

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 13, 2023, 03:20:00 AM
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Yeaaaahhh figured as much. 🤓 I knew it didn’t sound right but I didn’t know what else to call their normal shape. 

So what do they call the normal shape? We got true fit (which is the shorter board with shorter wheelbase), Full (big ol’ shovel nose and tail) Full SE (shovel nose and tail with the shorter wheelbase), SE (shorter wheelbase) Mellow Mold (for you 2x4 lovers out there)

Might as well call the regular shape R1! Or “normal skateboard shape for people who like looking at what a proper skateboard should look like”.  ;D



Ha for sure!!!

But I think the normal shapes are so normal there are no names for them, as such.

A few of the specific shapes seem to have names, like "Dreamer" for the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, but the others don't really get a name, it is just the DLX 8.25 or 8.12 or 8.06 more than anything.  The 8.5 has a few options, which could very much benefit from names to help identify them, but really the short 8.5, the medium 8.5 or the long 8.5 is how I knew them, but with all these new shape options, that sort of goes out the window.

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Post by: JM on November 13, 2023, 05:29:51 AM
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Yeaaaahhh figured as much. 🤓 I knew it didn’t sound right but I didn’t know what else to call their normal shape. 

So what do they call the normal shape? We got true fit (which is the shorter board with shorter wheelbase), Full (big ol’ shovel nose and tail) Full SE (shovel nose and tail with the shorter wheelbase), SE (shorter wheelbase) Mellow Mold (for you 2x4 lovers out there)

Might as well call the regular shape R1! Or “normal skateboard shape for people who like looking at what a proper skateboard should look like”.  ;D
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Ha for sure!!!

But I think the normal shapes are so normal there are no names for them, as such.

A few of the specific shapes seem to have names, like "Dreamer" for the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, but the others don't really get a name, it is just the DLX 8.25 or 8.12 or 8.06 more than anything.  The 8.5 has a few options, which could very much benefit from names to help identify them, but really the short 8.5, the medium 8.5 or the long 8.5 is how I knew them, but with all these new shape options, that sort of goes out the window.
They are getting quite eclectic with these shape options.
Guess the shorter wheelbases are really taking off.

What are the chances Real will make single kicks?
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 13, 2023, 02:38:20 PM
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Yeaaaahhh figured as much. 🤓 I knew it didn’t sound right but I didn’t know what else to call their normal shape. 

So what do they call the normal shape? We got true fit (which is the shorter board with shorter wheelbase), Full (big ol’ shovel nose and tail) Full SE (shovel nose and tail with the shorter wheelbase), SE (shorter wheelbase) Mellow Mold (for you 2x4 lovers out there)

Might as well call the regular shape R1! Or “normal skateboard shape for people who like looking at what a proper skateboard should look like”.  ;D
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Ha for sure!!!

But I think the normal shapes are so normal there are no names for them, as such.

A few of the specific shapes seem to have names, like "Dreamer" for the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, but the others don't really get a name, it is just the DLX 8.25 or 8.12 or 8.06 more than anything.  The 8.5 has a few options, which could very much benefit from names to help identify them, but really the short 8.5, the medium 8.5 or the long 8.5 is how I knew them, but with all these new shape options, that sort of goes out the window.
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They are getting quite eclectic with these shape options.
Guess the shorter wheelbases are really taking off.

What are the chances Real will make single kicks?



DLX will bring out different boards from time to time, the Krooked Beamers being the main one in a single kick variety, but I seem to recall an AH or two over the years, a tribute board to someone here or a special edition there.  I had thought the Raney Big Bord was like that, but when looking up pics, they all seem to be just bigger normal concave boards.

I think there are plenty of other "reissues" and similar shapes out there that cover the whole 80s / single kick market, so that side of things is covered well enough, but who knows really.

I guess with some brands, that is their thing, to do single kick reissues or living off their past, but Real started in 1991 and things were already moving forward at a great pace, away from those older and less functional boards, so apart from a few "fun" options I don't think they really would be doing too much in that category.


To say any time I have had a go on one of the reissues or similar old type boards, they are good for a bit, but modern concave and shapes, even short noses on some boards, really make things so much more enjoyable for me anyway, most recently the Beach Bummer board, which still skates like a normal board, or can be used purely as a cruiser, but it just feels right to stand on, more so than any PP or SC or other brand board straight out of the 80s.  Then there is the Krooked Ray shape, 80s fish sort of thing, but others like the Gonz sweatpants shape is a good all rounder too.

Everyone can choose what they want to skate, but in terms of size, shape or anything else, what were you thinking, as in a size or shape you would like to ride?


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Yeaaaahhh figured as much.  I knew it didn’t sound right but I didn’t know what else to call their normal shape. 

So what do they call the normal shape? We got true fit (which is the shorter board with shorter wheelbase), Full (big ol’ shovel nose and tail) Full SE (shovel nose and tail with the shorter wheelbase), SE (shorter wheelbase) Mellow Mold (for you 2x4 lovers out there)

Might as well call the regular shape R1! Or “normal skateboard shape for people who like looking at what a proper skateboard should look like”.  ;D
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Ha for sure!!!

But I think the normal shapes are so normal there are no names for them, as such.

A few of the specific shapes seem to have names, like "Dreamer" for the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, but the others don't really get a name, it is just the DLX 8.25 or 8.12 or 8.06 more than anything.  The 8.5 has a few options, which could very much benefit from names to help identify them, but really the short 8.5, the medium 8.5 or the long 8.5 is how I knew them, but with all these new shape options, that sort of goes out the window.
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They are getting quite eclectic with these shape options.
Guess the shorter wheelbases are really taking off.

What are the chances Real will make single kicks?
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DLX will bring out different boards from time to time, the Krooked Beamers being the main one in a single kick variety, but I seem to recall an AH or two over the years, a tribute board to someone here or a special edition there.  I had thought the Raney Big Bord was like that, but when looking up pics, they all seem to be just bigger normal concave boards.

I think there are plenty of other "reissues" and similar shapes out there that cover the whole 80s / single kick market, so that side of things is covered well enough, but who knows really.

I guess with some brands, that is their thing, to do single kick reissues or living off their past, but Real started in 1991 and things were already moving forward at a great pace, away from those older and less functional boards, so apart from a few "fun" options I don't think they really would be doing too much in that category.


To say any time I have had a go on one of the reissues or similar old type boards, they are good for a bit, but modern concave and shapes, even short noses on some boards, really make things so much more enjoyable for me anyway, most recently the Beach Bummer board, which still skates like a normal board, or can be used purely as a cruiser, but it just feels right to stand on, more so than any PP or SC or other brand board straight out of the 80s.  Then there is the Krooked Ray shape, 80s fish sort of thing, but others like the Gonz sweatpants shape is a good all rounder too.

Everyone can choose what they want to skate, but in terms of size, shape or anything else, what were you thinking, as in a size or shape you would like to ride?

Hell yeah, keep it going.

I started skating in about ‘90 on a single kick variflex Tiger board from Brendles (or Rose’s). Then the plastic wheel cracked in half from being slammed so much into a curb from me trying to Ollie up the curb. No skateshops in my little town in the south, and parents weren’t really interested in getting me another skateboard since I broke the one they got me.

Fast forward to 1996 in 8th grade when I got a proper complete (ATM CLICK brown with yellow circle, no name wheels and bearing, and Gullwing trucks). Kicked it around trying flips whatever and learned to Ollie with back wheels in a crack (dumb, because then I had to RE learn Ollie’s while moving since the timing was all different).

Nobody skated except the one day some neighborhood kids were visiting, so I lost interest and did other stuff.

Then in 98 met a skater in Junior year of high school and for whatever reason I got excited that he skated, and I knew how to Ollie a little. So it just went from there and I was skating all the damn time.

So all that being said: the shapes from late 90’s onwards are what “proper” skateboards are, and the real “dreamer” shape is about damn near perfect. (*to me ;D )
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 14, 2023, 10:00:10 AM
New AH shape out. The Scallywag.

9.3 x 14.3 WB. Squared off nose and tail. Wheel wells. Pretty sick Greensleeves Records collaboration.

(https://www.companybe.com/cowtown/product_photos/rd_images/rd_antihero-skateboards-greensleeves-wheel-wells-deck.jpg)

Yeah, I have a Genius set up as a cruiser. Got the new one with wheel wells also as I like it so much.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 14, 2023, 03:52:15 PM
New AH shape out. The Scallywag.

9.3 x 14.3 WB. Squared off nose and tail. Wheel wells. Pretty sick Greensleeves Records collaboration.




I like the look of that one, just enough in the width for Indy 169s with big wheels, but not too long a wheelbase and good sized kicks.

Seems like a few more new shapes coming as well, which is pretty cool to see.  Creative juices flowing over there for sure.


Do I recall you saying you got a Genius shape too, or was that someone else?

Someone was asking me about it the other day and I had no other info on it / hadn't seen any in person.

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Yeaaaahhh figured as much.  I knew it didn’t sound right but I didn’t know what else to call their normal shape. 

So what do they call the normal shape? We got true fit (which is the shorter board with shorter wheelbase), Full (big ol’ shovel nose and tail) Full SE (shovel nose and tail with the shorter wheelbase), SE (shorter wheelbase) Mellow Mold (for you 2x4 lovers out there)

Might as well call the regular shape R1! Or “normal skateboard shape for people who like looking at what a proper skateboard should look like”.  ;D
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Ha for sure!!!

But I think the normal shapes are so normal there are no names for them, as such.

A few of the specific shapes seem to have names, like "Dreamer" for the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb, but the others don't really get a name, it is just the DLX 8.25 or 8.12 or 8.06 more than anything.  The 8.5 has a few options, which could very much benefit from names to help identify them, but really the short 8.5, the medium 8.5 or the long 8.5 is how I knew them, but with all these new shape options, that sort of goes out the window.
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They are getting quite eclectic with these shape options.
Guess the shorter wheelbases are really taking off.

What are the chances Real will make single kicks?
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DLX will bring out different boards from time to time, the Krooked Beamers being the main one in a single kick variety, but I seem to recall an AH or two over the years, a tribute board to someone here or a special edition there.  I had thought the Raney Big Bord was like that, but when looking up pics, they all seem to be just bigger normal concave boards.

I think there are plenty of other "reissues" and similar shapes out there that cover the whole 80s / single kick market, so that side of things is covered well enough, but who knows really.

I guess with some brands, that is their thing, to do single kick reissues or living off their past, but Real started in 1991 and things were already moving forward at a great pace, away from those older and less functional boards, so apart from a few "fun" options I don't think they really would be doing too much in that category.


To say any time I have had a go on one of the reissues or similar old type boards, they are good for a bit, but modern concave and shapes, even short noses on some boards, really make things so much more enjoyable for me anyway, most recently the Beach Bummer board, which still skates like a normal board, or can be used purely as a cruiser, but it just feels right to stand on, more so than any PP or SC or other brand board straight out of the 80s.  Then there is the Krooked Ray shape, 80s fish sort of thing, but others like the Gonz sweatpants shape is a good all rounder too.

Everyone can choose what they want to skate, but in terms of size, shape or anything else, what were you thinking, as in a size or shape you would like to ride?
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Hell yeah, keep it going.

I started skating in about ‘90 on a single kick variflex Tiger board from Brendles (or Rose’s). Then the plastic wheel cracked in half from being slammed so much into a curb from me trying to Ollie up the curb. No skateshops in my little town in the south, and parents weren’t really interested in getting me another skateboard since I broke the one they got me.

Fast forward to 1996 in 8th grade when I got a proper complete (ATM CLICK brown with yellow circle, no name wheels and bearing, and Gullwing trucks). Kicked it around trying flips whatever and learned to Ollie with back wheels in a crack (dumb, because then I had to RE learn Ollie’s while moving since the timing was all different).

Nobody skated except the one day some neighborhood kids were visiting, so I lost interest and did other stuff.

Then in 98 met a skater in Junior year of high school and for whatever reason I got excited that he skated, and I knew how to Ollie a little. So it just went from there and I was skating all the damn time.

So all that being said: the shapes from late 90’s onwards are what “proper” skateboards are, and the real “dreamer” shape is about damn near perfect. (*to me ;D )

what’s the gonz timeline:

vision
blind
60/40
atm click
krooked

wrong?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: mdspb on November 14, 2023, 04:21:50 PM
Alva before Vision
Real before Krooked
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Post by: Ok on November 14, 2023, 04:32:10 PM
Alva before Vision
Real before Krooked


i am concerned.
i feel like this is a sign of early onset (alva i would have to look up, but his part in real to reel is an alltimer).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 14, 2023, 05:02:39 PM

what’s the gonz timeline:



I was curious so had to check artofskateboarding.com and was happy I did.

Quite a few very iconic graphics, timeline added to your list:


vision from 1985
blind from 1990
60/40 from 1993
atm click from 1994
real from 1995
krooked from 2002


Thinking back, you could say sweatpants, moonsmile, family, mermaid, skull with banana and more and people know the graphic.  Pretty cool he has been able to keep his graphics through Krooked and re releases a lot of them in various forms too.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on November 14, 2023, 05:28:30 PM
Real Gonz is what I knew coming up. I forget sometimes how long ago krooked started.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 14, 2023, 05:58:03 PM
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9.3 x 14.3 WB. Squared off nose and tail. Wheel wells. Pretty sick Greensleeves Records collaboration.


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I like the look of that one, just enough in the width for Indy 169s with big wheels, but not too long a wheelbase and good sized kicks.

Seems like a few more new shapes coming as well, which is pretty cool to see.  Creative juices flowing over there for sure.


Do I recall you saying you got a Genius shape too, or was that someone else?

Someone was asking me about it the other day and I had no other info on it / hadn't seen any in person.

Yeah, I have a Genius set up as a cruiser. Got the new one with wheel wells also as I like it so much.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on November 15, 2023, 12:25:41 AM
Anyone ran into some of the regular AH 8.25 / 14.38 decks being wider in real life? Just recently got a GT model that's indicated as 8.25 but is actually 8.38 when measured.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 15, 2023, 12:54:29 AM
All of mine have been about 8.3 or a tad over. The 8.125 is actually 8.25
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on November 15, 2023, 01:42:33 AM
All of mine have been about 8.3 or a tad over. The 8.125 is actually 8.25

Not always, I think -- I also have an 8.125 Kanfoush that's true to the indicated dims.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 15, 2023, 03:01:19 AM
 Maybe it's slight variances in routing/finishing?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 07:01:20 AM
Anyone ran into some of the regular AH 8.25 / 14.38 decks being wider in real life? Just recently got a GT model that's indicated as 8.25 but is actually 8.38 when measured.

Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*
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Post by: Ok on November 15, 2023, 07:05:32 AM
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*

this tracks with my very vague notion that i don’t think i’ve seen a IV in a non core shop.
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Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 07:12:30 AM
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*
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this tracks with my very vague notion that i don’t think i’ve seen a IV in a non core shop.

I know I've mentioned this before...IV is my jam. Since they can be hard to come by, I (a) have a small stock pile of them,  (b) constantly search for them, and (c) will buy one anyone who is selling them. Anytime I am near any store that sells decks (core shop, Vans, Zumies), and my stock pile is low, I will see what they have. I have absolutely seen IV at non-core shops.
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*
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this tracks with my very vague notion that i don’t think i’ve seen a IV in a non core shop.
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I know I've mentioned this before...IV is my jam. Since they can be hard to come by, I (a) have a small stock pile of them,  (b) constantly search for them, and (c) will buy one anyone who is selling them. Anytime I am near any store that sells decks (core shop, Vans, Zumies), and my stock pile is low, I will see what they have. I have absolutely seen IV at non-core shops.

well dammit. i was hoping to cross those places off of my list.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 07:14:49 AM
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*

I actually mentioned this exact issue about a week ago, too. See below.

8.25/14.38 is my main jam. IV stamp. I keep a small stock pile of them, because they can be hard to come by. My stock pile was getting low. Today I hit two local Core Shops, and five different Zumies. Must have seen 15 or so different 8.25s (all eagle or black oval). All were either I or II stamped. One eagle was a no stamp, and clearly not the standard 8.25 shape (at a Zumies). Not a single III or IV to been seen. Considering how many decks I saw, I thought that rather odd.

This is why I keep a small stock pile.
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Post by: rikki on November 15, 2023, 07:52:17 AM
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*

Got it from a core skate shop in my hometown in Northern Europe. It's not a biggie, really, but it got me curious as it's the first time for me -- I've also ridden a large number of DLX 8.25 x 14.38s and they've been spot on. (Yeah not accounting the concave of course.)

Edit: if it matters, the deck is a II.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 15, 2023, 03:30:16 PM
anyone skating an orange eagle? like it?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on November 15, 2023, 05:00:32 PM
anyone skating an orange eagle? like it?
had two. everything was way too long for street
unless you are BA or some shit

really good for hillbombs and transition
but popping off flat quickly tired me
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 15, 2023, 05:27:30 PM
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anyone skating an orange eagle? like it?
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had two. everything was way too long for street
unless you are BA or some shit

really good for hillbombs and transition
but popping off flat quickly tired me

i couldn’t be more unlike BA, physically.

i’ve mentioned this a few times, but i had some really trippy (for once an appropriate usage) board/setup that was way over 32”, 14.75 ish wb, 9”. flipped great.
hills were amazing.

i’ve got some other vague questions about larger boards….maybe there is something to tail length and wheel size?

anyways, thanks for mentioning your experience. i’ve been talking myself into/out of the polar 9” vs the limosine 9”, as a built for the purpose of skating for distance and hills
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 08:21:22 PM
anyone skating an orange eagle? like it?

Is that the 9"/15wb one? Looks kind of...redish...on current AH site (also thought the 9" one was orange, too).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 15, 2023, 08:29:20 PM
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Anyone ran into some of the regular AH 8.25 / 14.38 decks being wider in real life? Just recently got a GT model that's indicated as 8.25 but is actually 8.38 when measured.
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*
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Got it from a core skate shop in my hometown in Northern Europe. It's not a biggie, really, but it got me curious as it's the first time for me -- I've also ridden a large number of DLX 8.25 x 14.38s and they've been spot on. (Yeah not accounting the concave of course.)

Edit: if it matters, the deck is a II.


I am usually pretty quiet about some board discrepancies or measurements, but happy to disagree with other people on this, so everyone has the right to say whatever they like, no issues there, but I am also not going to get into a debate with anyone as to what they have measured, compared to what I have measured, compared to someone else, etc.

My take on it:

The DLX 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 has been known to be wider than almost any other 8.25 board in stock in the shop, as well as lining up ten or more of them on their side and the differences between some of them are significant, some being even wider than the usual slightly wider profile of the usual 8.25 DLX boards, but none are actually just on 8.25.  We are talking very minimal really, a single mm or two, so no in the grand scheme of things, it is not that much, but they do make any other boards with stated 8.25 wide dimensions look like a size down, be it Baker, Element or other BBS brands, Dwindle brands, PS Stix and so on.

Not a worry to me any which way, but as you have noted, your DLX 8.25 is wider than you thought and yes quite a number of people have said this as well, including a DLX rep / employee a fair while back who skates the 8.25 boards purely because they are bigger than what was said.


Really with board sizes, DLX often has some funny dimensions, so given we are 74 pages into the DLX shapes thread, you could check back over previous posts, or I could list a few basics:

The 8.25 is wider (8.3 or so), the 8.38 is wider (8.48 or so), the 8.5 with the 14.25 wb is not as wide (8.35 or so) but for all of those, especially some from quite a while ago that I have, their dimensions are different, so somewhere along the line, something has changed and this is what we have now.


There is even a "DLX board sizes are always off" thread, which has six pages of interesting reading if you are really keen, but I think I will leave it at that.

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114805.0


From more recent boards I have had come through my hands:

The most recent grey eagle I got was also the same as the other 8.25 DLX boards, more like 8.3 wide.

The most recent blue eagle and other 8.5 / 14.25 wb sized boards I got was smaller than an older lighter blue coloured, blue eagle deck, which did measure 8.5 at the widest point.

Boards like the 8.62 cream eagle, 8.75 white eagle, 9.0 orange eagle, other 8.06 8.125 8.5 with 14.38 wb boards and 8.3 twins I have also had come through my hands this year were what I would call true to measurements, if it matters at all, but as per differences talked about here, measurements can be subjective depending on the person.


Sorry for the semi rant, if it came across that way.

As you were.

:)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 15, 2023, 08:48:58 PM
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I know I had said it before, but I like how they have now put the dimensions on the eagles.

This helps with board identification too, even though some colours might be a little off in some pics.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall23/ah-2023-fall2-catalog-07.jpg)

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall23/ah-2023-fall2-catalog-08.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 09:12:50 PM
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Anyone ran into some of the regular AH 8.25 / 14.38 decks being wider in real life? Just recently got a GT model that's indicated as 8.25 but is actually 8.38 when measured.
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Where did you get it from?* I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38. Measure everyone I get. Straight ruler across middle (e.g. NOT accounting for concave) has always been 8.25 (+/- 1/32").

*I often buy my shoes at local Vans outlet stores. Some of them sell decks. I always look at them when I am in there. I have seen grey eagle graphics on deck shapes that were clearly not the 8.25/14.38 shape (and grey eagle is not the only mis-matched version I've seen). I've also seen this occur at Zumies at times. This has lead me to believe that DLX might send weird production strings to "lesser" stores that prolly wouldn't fly at "core" skate shops, as I have never seen this phenomena at real skate shops. Pure speculation on my part, but there seems to be a pattern. *shrugs*
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Got it from a core skate shop in my hometown in Northern Europe. It's not a biggie, really, but it got me curious as it's the first time for me -- I've also ridden a large number of DLX 8.25 x 14.38s and they've been spot on. (Yeah not accounting the concave of course.)

Edit: if it matters, the deck is a II.
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I am usually pretty quiet about some board discrepancies or measurements, but happy to disagree with other people on this, so everyone has the right to say whatever they like, no issues there, but I am also not going to get into a debate with anyone as to what they have measured, compared to what I have measured, compared to someone else, etc.

My take on it:

The DLX 8.25 x 32 with 14.38 has been known to be wider than almost any other 8.25 board in stock in the shop, as well as lining up ten or more of them on their side and the differences between some of them are significant, some being even wider than the usual slightly wider profile of the usual 8.25 DLX boards, but none are actually just on 8.25.  We are talking very minimal really, a single mm or two, so no in the grand scheme of things, it is not that much, but they do make any other boards with stated 8.25 wide dimensions look like a size down, be it Baker, Element or other BBS brands, Dwindle brands, PS Stix and so on.

Not a worry to me any which way, but as you have noted, your DLX 8.25 is wider than you thought and yes quite a number of people have said this as well, including a DLX rep / employee a fair while back who skates the 8.25 boards purely because they are bigger than what was said.


Really with board sizes, DLX often has some funny dimensions, so given we are 74 pages into the DLX shapes thread, you could check back over previous posts, or I could list a few basics:

The 8.25 is wider (8.3 or so), the 8.38 is wider (8.48 or so), the 8.5 with the 14.25 wb is not as wide (8.35 or so) but for all of those, especially some from quite a while ago that I have, their dimensions are different, so somewhere along the line, something has changed and this is what we have now.


There is even a "DLX board sizes are always off" thread, which has six pages of interesting reading if you are really keen, but I think I will leave it at that.

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114805.0


From more recent boards I have had come through my hands:

The most recent grey eagle I got was also the same as the other 8.25 DLX boards, more like 8.3 wide.

The most recent blue eagle and other 8.5 / 14.25 wb sized boards I got was smaller than an older lighter blue coloured, blue eagle deck, which did measure 8.5 at the widest point.

Boards like the 8.62 cream eagle, 8.75 white eagle, 9.0 orange eagle, other 8.06 8.125 8.5 with 14.38 wb boards and 8.3 twins I have also had come through my hands this year were what I would call true to measurements, if it matters at all, but as per differences talked about here, measurements can be subjective depending on the person.


Sorry for the semi rant, if it came across that way.

As you were.

:)

I really wish DLX would do what Crailtap does (e.g. giving each deck a specific name/number, and list all respective dimensions in an easy to find place).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 15, 2023, 09:39:45 PM
the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 10:00:48 PM
the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close

The white eagle, IMHO, is way more agile/well-balanced than the cream one.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 15, 2023, 10:21:25 PM
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the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close
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The white eagle, IMHO, is way more agile/well-balanced than the cream one.

sick thanks.
 i wonder what dimensions cause that feeling, my guess is longer tail and nose
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 10:24:57 PM
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the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close
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The white eagle, IMHO, is way more agile/well-balanced than the cream one.
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sick thanks.
 i wonder what dimensions cause that feeling, my guess is longer tail and nose

Wheelbase. And overall ratios.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 15, 2023, 10:32:21 PM
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the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close
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The white eagle, IMHO, is way more agile/well-balanced than the cream one.


Yes definitely!

While the cream eagle is the longer wheelbase board, similar to a bigger green 8.38, which a lot of the vert guys loved, as well as the big bowl guys who didn't want something as big as the 9" orange eagle.  Then the white eagle is a little more stubby and does feel really good as an all rounder for the size and shape.

The 8.62 shape is the same through the rail, no taper, long rounded almost pointy kicks, long wheelbase and really stable on bigger transition, but a little too big when skating it normally on everything else.

The 8.75 is 8.75 at the shoulder then has taper down to 8.6 at the tail, is not quite as long as the 8.62 even though it says it on paper and has a little more blunt rounded nose and really good size and shape overall for everything that I have skated it on, both street, ramp, park, etc.


I had the same Indy 159s and 56 to 58mm wheels on both, but prefer thinner wheels like Classics on the 8.62 as they don't stick out as much as the bigger wider wheels like Conical Full / Classic Full wheels that work well on the 8.75 size board.

For anyone who is curious, I would say to go more for the 8.75 for everything, but I do know some dudes love the longer 8.62 board.

They both come in those same shapes, with whatever graphics, through the whole DLX board brands range, so almost every drop of Real, Krooked or Antihero has an 8.75 and quite often an 8.62 as well.


Somewhere in the history of this thread I thought had put up pretty clear detailed pics of kicks of both side by side, which right this minute I couldn't find, but it is noticeable.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on November 15, 2023, 11:01:03 PM
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the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close
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The white eagle, IMHO, is way more agile/well-balanced than the cream one.
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Yes definitely!

While the cream eagle is the longer wheelbase board, similar to a bigger green 8.38, which a lot of the vert guys loved, as well as the big bowl guys who didn't want something as big as the 9" orange eagle.  Then the white eagle is a little more stubby and does feel really good as an all rounder for the size and shape.

The 8.62 shape is the same through the rail, no taper, long rounded almost pointy kicks, long wheelbase and really stable on bigger transition, but a little too big when skating it normally on everything else.

The 8.75 is 8.75 at the shoulder then has taper down to 8.6 at the tail, is not quite as long as the 8.62 even though it says it on paper and has a little more blunt rounded nose and really good size and shape overall for everything that I have skated it on, both street, ramp, park, etc.


I had the same Indy 159s and 56 to 58mm wheels on both, but prefer thinner wheels like Classics on the 8.62 as they don't stick out as much as the bigger wider wheels like Conical Full / Classic Full wheels that work well on the 8.75 size board.

For anyone who is curious, I would say to go more for the 8.75 for everything, but I do know some dudes love the longer 8.62 board.

They both come in those same shapes, with whatever graphics, through the whole DLX board brands range, so almost every drop of Real, Krooked or Antihero has an 8.75 and quite often an 8.62 as well.


Somewhere in the history of this thread I thought had put up pretty clear detailed pics of kicks of both side by side, which right this minute I couldn't find, but it is noticeable.

IMHO, the 8.75 and 8.25(14.38) have the "same" shape. Likewise, the 8.62 and 8.38/8.5 have the "same" shape. This is to say the 8.75/8.25 have a slightly more "full" nose shape, whereas the 8.62/8.38/8.5 have a slightly more rounded/pointy nose/tail shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 15, 2023, 11:32:29 PM
Remember that skateboards aren't lazer cut. After the shape is cut they still have to route and sand the edges. The difference between 8.25 and 8.3 is .05in or a better way to say it is "five one hundredths of an inch" even tho you could reduce the fraction it just shows how minuscule the actual difference is. We've all learned since the late 90's that width isn't the key to how a board feels and performs and if it's consistent everywhere else the small finishing differences shouldn't matter.

What mostly has fucked with me is that although DLX has the numerals they don't always line up. I've had a I 8.38 that is mellower than a III 8.25. I've had 2 8.25s and on one you can see the kicks had less fingers of flat on both the nose and tail despite being the same numeral. Lots of BBS decks are like this and I've noticed massive steepness variances in the Sci-Fi I've had.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 16, 2023, 06:06:06 AM
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the crail shape guide is superb

interested in the differences between the cream, and white, eagles. seem pretty close
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The white eagle, IMHO, is way more agile/well-balanced than the cream one.
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Yes definitely!

While the cream eagle is the longer wheelbase board, similar to a bigger green 8.38, which a lot of the vert guys loved, as well as the big bowl guys who didn't want something as big as the 9" orange eagle.  Then the white eagle is a little more stubby and does feel really good as an all rounder for the size and shape.

The 8.62 shape is the same through the rail, no taper, long rounded almost pointy kicks, long wheelbase and really stable on bigger transition, but a little too big when skating it normally on everything else.

The 8.75 is 8.75 at the shoulder then has taper down to 8.6 at the tail, is not quite as long as the 8.62 even though it says it on paper and has a little more blunt rounded nose and really good size and shape overall for everything that I have skated it on, both street, ramp, park, etc.


I had the same Indy 159s and 56 to 58mm wheels on both, but prefer thinner wheels like Classics on the 8.62 as they don't stick out as much as the bigger wider wheels like Conical Full / Classic Full wheels that work well on the 8.75 size board.

For anyone who is curious, I would say to go more for the 8.75 for everything, but I do know some dudes love the longer 8.62 board.

They both come in those same shapes, with whatever graphics, through the whole DLX board brands range, so almost every drop of Real, Krooked or Antihero has an 8.75 and quite often an 8.62 as well.


Somewhere in the history of this thread I thought had put up pretty clear detailed pics of kicks of both side by side, which right this minute I couldn't find, but it is noticeable.
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IMHO, the 8.75 and 8.25(14.38) have the "same" shape. Likewise, the 8.62 and 8.38/8.5 have the "same" shape. This is to say the 8.75/8.25 have a slightly more "full" nose shape, whereas the 8.62/8.38/8.5 have a slightly more rounded/pointy nose/tail shape.


damn this is all exactly what i was looking for.

interesting that the 8.75 isn’t longer than the 8.62.
in the description of the shapes that sedition made, i prefer a pointy nose/tail shape, but what you both said was that the white eagle is the better ‘all arounder’: i’ve been looking at wider/longer boards for some go fast situations (relative fast for me, most likely not fast for you), and although i’m looking for stability at speed, being me, i will eventually end up in a parking lot trying to flip this thing.


@LebowskisRug i find the routing stuff to be really consistent with bbs, compared to my preferred wood shop which is ps stix.
all things being close, bbs is waaaay closer to delivering consistent shapes. or at least had been. i haven’t been skating bbs stuff, purposefully, since the pandemic boards, save for one krooked true fit that i wanted to try, graphic aside, haaaaaaaated it

now the steepness variability….i do not prefer the bbs molds/concave. at all. even a mellow bbs is far from flat, and the steep ones really mess with me (a me problem).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 16, 2023, 02:45:50 PM

now the steepness variability….i do not prefer the bbs molds/concave. at all. even a mellow bbs is far from flat, and the steep ones really mess with me (a me problem).



To be fair (and not at all meaning to cut out everyone else in this conversation) but generally the BBS boards are also too steep for me, increasingly so in newer boards, compared to older boards.

Thankfully I have enough of the older ones to keep me happy, as well as sorting through newer ones that are within my own acceptable limits, eg 10 degrees or under in the side to side concave and kicks that end up being more around 20 degrees, compared to the 22 to 24 degrees quite a few come with as normal, even in IV molds.  At least I know if the concave is good side to side I can flatten the kicks and be happy, which I have done with a lot of boards and have perfected the technique, but trial and error there can be costly if people end up with boards that are too flat, like Mr Rug and Sedition have said before.


I do find that the 8.38 boards are more often more mellow, which suits me fine.  In the half a dozen 8.75 boards I have bought recently, some are steeper than others, some really flat, so I have kept the flat ones for myself and passed the steeper ones on to the people that ordered them, especially as two of those guys do prefer the steeper boards, so that works well for all of us.  Granted, not everyone can be in that position.


Lastly, if you are able to see any in person, they really don't look crazy in terms of the 8.75 looking like a FA board and the 8.62 looking like a Baker B16 or whatever that pointy shape was, but here are the tops from Tactics anyway for comparison.

They are big images so I scaled them for the forum but click on them to bring up the full sized image.


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-862-skateboard-deck

(https://www.tactics.com/a/eale/1b/krooked-team-style-862-skateboard-deck-top.webp)


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/doobie-pro-875-wheel-wells-skateboard-deck/teal


(https://www.tactics.com/a/ev9g/1b/anti-hero-doobie-pro-875-wheel-wells-skateboard-deck-top.webp)




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 16, 2023, 02:59:58 PM
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now the steepness variability….i do not prefer the bbs molds/concave. at all. even a mellow bbs is far from flat, and the steep ones really mess with me (a me problem).

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To be fair (and not at all meaning to cut out everyone else in this conversation) but generally the BBS boards are also too steep for me, increasingly so in newer boards, compared to older boards.

Thankfully I have enough of the older ones to keep me happy, as well as sorting through newer ones that are within my own acceptable limits, eg 10 degrees or under in the side to side concave and kicks that end up being more around 20 degrees, compared to the 22 to 24 degrees quite a few come with as normal, even in IV molds.  At least I know if the concave is good side to side I can flatten the kicks and be happy, which I have done with a lot of boards and have perfected the technique, but trial and error there can be costly if people end up with boards that are too flat, like Mr Rug and Sedition have said before.


I do find that the 8.38 boards are more often more mellow, which suits me fine.  In the half a dozen 8.75 boards I have bought recently, some are steeper than others, some really flat, so I have kept the flat ones for myself and passed the steeper ones on to the people that ordered them, especially as two of those guys do prefer the steeper boards, so that works well for all of us.  Granted, not everyone can be in that position.


Lastly, if you are able to see any in person, they really don't look crazy in terms of the 8.75 looking like a FA board and the 8.62 looking like a Baker B16 or whatever that pointy shape was, but here are the tops from Tactics anyway for comparison.

They are big images so I scaled them for the forum but click on them to bring up the full sized image.


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-862-skateboard-deck

(https://www.tactics.com/a/eale/1b/krooked-team-style-862-skateboard-deck-top.webp)


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/doobie-pro-875-wheel-wells-skateboard-deck/teal


(https://www.tactics.com/a/ev9g/1b/anti-hero-doobie-pro-875-wheel-wells-skateboard-deck-top.webp)


super helpful thanks.

i’m overdue to try the 8.38


if the 8.62 was b16 shaped, i’d be on it.

great point about the newer boards being steeper, this is true in my experience. definitely helps the boards last.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 16, 2023, 04:23:20 PM
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now the steepness variability….i do not prefer the bbs molds/concave. at all. even a mellow bbs is far from flat, and the steep ones really mess with me (a me problem).

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To be fair (and not at all meaning to cut out everyone else in this conversation) but generally the BBS boards are also too steep for me, increasingly so in newer boards, compared to older boards.

Thankfully I have enough of the older ones to keep me happy, as well as sorting through newer ones that are within my own acceptable limits, eg 10 degrees or under in the side to side concave and kicks that end up being more around 20 degrees, compared to the 22 to 24 degrees quite a few come with as normal, even in IV molds.  At least I know if the concave is good side to side I can flatten the kicks and be happy, which I have done with a lot of boards and have perfected the technique, but trial and error there can be costly if people end up with boards that are too flat, like Mr Rug and Sedition have said before.


I do find that the 8.38 boards are more often more mellow, which suits me fine.  In the half a dozen 8.75 boards I have bought recently, some are steeper than others, some really flat, so I have kept the flat ones for myself and passed the steeper ones on to the people that ordered them, especially as two of those guys do prefer the steeper boards, so that works well for all of us.  Granted, not everyone can be in that position.


Lastly, if you are able to see any in person, they really don't look crazy in terms of the 8.75 looking like a FA board and the 8.62 looking like a Baker B16 or whatever that pointy shape was, but here are the tops from Tactics anyway for comparison.

They are big images so I scaled them for the forum but click on them to bring up the full sized image.


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-862-skateboard-deck

(https://www.tactics.com/a/eale/1b/krooked-team-style-862-skateboard-deck-top.webp)


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/doobie-pro-875-wheel-wells-skateboard-deck/teal


(https://www.tactics.com/a/ev9g/1b/anti-hero-doobie-pro-875-wheel-wells-skateboard-deck-top.webp)
Those decks are dead sexy.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 16, 2023, 04:27:42 PM
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now the steepness variability….i do not prefer the bbs molds/concave. at all. even a mellow bbs is far from flat, and the steep ones really mess with me (a me problem).

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To be fair (and not at all meaning to cut out everyone else in this conversation) but generally the BBS boards are also too steep for me, increasingly so in newer boards, compared to older boards.

Thankfully I have enough of the older ones to keep me happy, as well as sorting through newer ones that are within my own acceptable limits, eg 10 degrees or under in the side to side concave and kicks that end up being more around 20 degrees, compared to the 22 to 24 degrees quite a few come with as normal, even in IV molds.  At least I know if the concave is good side to side I can flatten the kicks and be happy, which I have done with a lot of boards and have perfected the technique, but trial and error there can be costly if people end up with boards that are too flat, like Mr Rug and Sedition have said before.


I do find that the 8.38 boards are more often more mellow, which suits me fine.  In the half a dozen 8.75 boards I have bought recently, some are steeper than others, some really flat, so I have kept the flat ones for myself and passed the steeper ones on to the people that ordered them, especially as two of those guys do prefer the steeper boards, so that works well for all of us.  Granted, not everyone can be in that position.


Lastly, if you are able to see any in person, they really don't look crazy in terms of the 8.75 looking like a FA board and the 8.62 looking like a Baker B16 or whatever that pointy shape was, but here are the tops from Tactics anyway for comparison.

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super helpful thanks.

i’m overdue to try the 8.38


if the 8.62 was b16 shaped, i’d be on it.

great point about the newer boards being steeper, this is true in my experience. definitely helps the boards last.
I measured a new (II) on a 8.38/14.5 WB (check setup thread for photo) that came out last year.
It’s 21 degrees on tail, and 22 on nose (using iphone level)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 18, 2023, 01:55:37 PM
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Good info as usual, thanks!

Yeah I’m in aus, so I think it is BBS. Just got finished with a sci fi 8.75, and they are definitely different, with the Uma being about a quarter inch longer overall which gives it a more generous tail which I like.

Thought the extra length would be too much, but honestly considering skating a 33’er after this.
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Still got a Grosso 8.75 FULL board that is a beast compared to any other smaller board, but it is still a bit more normal than the 9" orange eagle.


This will take a while to get here to AU, but might be one to look out for anyway.



https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4112504#msg4112504


Anyone still keen on the 8.75 FULL shape???

Real Drop 2 for Fall is up with one there.


8.75 x 32.86 with a 14.7 wb, 7.2 nose and 6.62 tail


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/



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Oh nice thanks, yeah that sounds good on paper. Would love to see a top view of that thing, I will keep my eyes out.



Easier to see from the product shop pic rather than taking pics of my board at home.

Click on the pic for the full size, as it is scaled down, or the direct link to the board listing.


https://www.tactics.com/real/guerroro-barnelco-x-real-875-full-shape-skateboard-deck

SPECS
SIZE   8.75
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.75
LENGTH (IN):   32.86
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.7
NOSE (IN):   7.25
TAIL (IN):   6.75


(https://www.tactics.com/a/etph/1b/real-guerroro-barnelco-x-real-875-full-shape-skateboard-deck-top.webp)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Tale Crab on November 22, 2023, 01:20:29 PM
What mostly has fucked with me is that although DLX has the numerals they don't always line up. I've had a I 8.38 that is mellower than a III 8.25.
That's because they're pressed on a different mold. The mold for the 8.38/14.5 is longer and slightly less steep than the one used for the 8.25/14.38. I'm not sure if there's more than one 8.25 shape out there, but if there are they might not share the same mold.

And if anyone wants another decimal from the iPhone level, download a third party app such as Makita MobileTools. The sensor itself on the phone is more accurate, but the iPhone app rounds it to a whole number.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 22, 2023, 01:47:58 PM
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What mostly has fucked with me is that although DLX has the numerals they don't always line up. I've had a I 8.38 that is mellower than a III 8.25.
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That's because they're pressed on a different mold. The mold for the 8.38/14.5 is longer and slightly less steep than the one used for the 8.25/14.38. I'm not sure if there's more than one 8.25 shape out there, but if there are they might not share the same mold.

And if anyone wants another decimal from the iPhone level, download a third party app such as Makita MobileTools. The sensor itself on the phone is more accurate, but the iPhone app rounds it to a whole number.


hot info.
i just got a IV 8.38 from a rad shop, and it is mellow. haven’t skated it yet but looks ideal
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 22, 2023, 03:08:12 PM
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What mostly has fucked with me is that although DLX has the numerals they don't always line up. I've had a I 8.38 that is mellower than a III 8.25.
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That's because they're pressed on a different mold. The mold for the 8.38/14.5 is longer and slightly less steep than the one used for the 8.25/14.38. I'm not sure if there's more than one 8.25 shape out there, but if there are they might not share the same mold.

And if anyone wants another decimal from the iPhone level, download a third party app such as Makita MobileTools. The sensor itself on the phone is more accurate, but the iPhone app rounds it to a whole number.


That definitely lines up with what I have experienced too, which is also why the 8.38 boards just seem to work so well for me, compared to the shorter wheelbase boards.

Thanks for the info.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 22, 2023, 07:02:49 PM
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now the steepness variability….i do not prefer the bbs molds/concave. at all. even a mellow bbs is far from flat, and the steep ones really mess with me (a me problem).

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To be fair (and not at all meaning to cut out everyone else in this conversation) but generally the BBS boards are also too steep for me, increasingly so in newer boards, compared to older boards.

Thankfully I have enough of the older ones to keep me happy, as well as sorting through newer ones that are within my own acceptable limits, eg 10 degrees or under in the side to side concave and kicks that end up being more around 20 degrees, compared to the 22 to 24 degrees quite a few come with as normal, even in IV molds.  At least I know if the concave is good side to side I can flatten the kicks and be happy, which I have done with a lot of boards and have perfected the technique, but trial and error there can be costly if people end up with boards that are too flat, like Mr Rug and Sedition have said before.


I do find that the 8.38 boards are more often more mellow, which suits me fine.  In the half a dozen 8.75 boards I have bought recently, some are steeper than others, some really flat, so I have kept the flat ones for myself and passed the steeper ones on to the people that ordered them, especially as two of those guys do prefer the steeper boards, so that works well for all of us.  Granted, not everyone can be in that position.


Lastly, if you are able to see any in person, they really don't look crazy in terms of the 8.75 looking like a FA board and the 8.62 looking like a Baker B16 or whatever that pointy shape was, but here are the tops from Tactics anyway for comparison.

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super helpful thanks.

i’m overdue to try the 8.38


if the 8.62 was b16 shaped, i’d be on it.

great point about the newer boards being steeper, this is true in my experience. definitely helps the boards last.
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I measured a new (II) on a 8.38/14.5 WB (check setup thread for photo) that came out last year.
It’s 21 degrees on tail, and 22 on nose (using iphone level)

I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 22, 2023, 10:17:01 PM
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What mostly has fucked with me is that although DLX has the numerals they don't always line up. I've had a I 8.38 that is mellower than a III 8.25.
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That's because they're pressed on a different mold. The mold for the 8.38/14.5 is longer and slightly less steep than the one used for the 8.25/14.38. I'm not sure if there's more than one 8.25 shape out there, but if there are they might not share the same mold.

And if anyone wants another decimal from the iPhone level, download a third party app such as Makita MobileTools. The sensor itself on the phone is more accurate, but the iPhone app rounds it to a whole number.
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That definitely lines up with what I have experienced too, which is also why the 8.38 boards just seem to work so well for me, compared to the shorter wheelbase boards.

Thanks for the info.

Same, the 8.25 is almost always steeper. The 8.4 seems to be a similar mold to the 8.5 and is in between the 8.38 and 8.25 in steepness. The 8.25 has less fingers of flat too, which for me makes it feel more twitchy.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 23, 2023, 03:15:00 PM
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What mostly has fucked with me is that although DLX has the numerals they don't always line up. I've had a I 8.38 that is mellower than a III 8.25.
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That's because they're pressed on a different mold. The mold for the 8.38/14.5 is longer and slightly less steep than the one used for the 8.25/14.38. I'm not sure if there's more than one 8.25 shape out there, but if there are they might not share the same mold.

And if anyone wants another decimal from the iPhone level, download a third party app such as Makita MobileTools. The sensor itself on the phone is more accurate, but the iPhone app rounds it to a whole number.
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That definitely lines up with what I have experienced too, which is also why the 8.38 boards just seem to work so well for me, compared to the shorter wheelbase boards.

Thanks for the info.
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Same, the 8.25 is almost always steeper. The 8.4 seems to be a similar mold to the 8.5 and is in between the 8.38 and 8.25 in steepness. The 8.25 has less fingers of flat too, which for me makes it feel more twitchy.


The 8.4 x 32 with 14.25 wb lined up perfectly with the black eagle 8.125 x 32 also 14.25 wb which is why it was such a good initial step up for me back when I wasn't sure what I wanted to skate.

I guess like the blue eagle, people who do like a little shorter overall type boards would be fairly happy on those ones.




I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.


I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 23, 2023, 07:44:44 PM

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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
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I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on November 23, 2023, 10:46:57 PM
The 8.4 is prob my favorite "short shape" but it often has the absolute worst graphics.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 24, 2023, 03:30:16 AM
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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
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I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
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Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)


For sure!

:)


Funny thing is the new shorter wb 8.25 Real Ishod is the "Dream" shape, so not "Dreamer" so I wonder how many people are going to get confused with that one too.  It is the comix or comes up as comic or similar name graphic in some listings.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 24, 2023, 06:59:11 PM
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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
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I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
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Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)
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For sure!

:)


Funny thing is the new shorter wb 8.25 Real Ishod is the "Dream" shape, so not "Dreamer" so I wonder how many people are going to get confused with that one too.  It is the comix or comes up as comic or similar name graphic in some listings.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png
What have they done!!!

🤣 they’re going to cause even more confusion than all the questions about “what is the dreamer shape? Is it a different mold? Etc.”

The “dream short wheelbase shape” looks like the standard 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase :/ but with wheel wells.

I just want 14.5 wheelbase… I really think I can tell the 1/8” difference between 14.5 and 14.38… my local is going to re-up on DLX shipment in either post-holiday or in February. I’m hoping there a (II) or (III) dreamer in there with decent graphic.

Do you know if direct from DLX shipments only include the latest drop? How many seasons back would they include deck drops? (There’s actually two decks from a year and a half ago in sale for Black Friday, and I’m hesitant to buy because the wood could improperly stored and warped or soggy. Think it’s safe?)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 25, 2023, 02:03:33 AM
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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
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I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
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Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)
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For sure!

:)


Funny thing is the new shorter wb 8.25 Real Ishod is the "Dream" shape, so not "Dreamer" so I wonder how many people are going to get confused with that one too.  It is the comix or comes up as comic or similar name graphic in some listings.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png
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What have they done!!!

🤣 they’re going to cause even more confusion than all the questions about “what is the dreamer shape? Is it a different mold? Etc.”

The “dream short wheelbase shape” looks like the standard 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase :/ but with wheel wells.

I just want 14.5 wheelbase… I really think I can tell the 1/8” difference between 14.5 and 14.38… my local is going to re-up on DLX shipment in either post-holiday or in February. I’m hoping there a (II) or (III) dreamer in there with decent graphic.

Do you know if direct from DLX shipments only include the latest drop? How many seasons back would they include deck drops? (There’s actually two decks from a year and a half ago in sale for Black Friday, and I’m hesitant to buy because the wood could improperly stored and warped or soggy. Think it’s safe?)



Easy to confuse, as the fine print on the spec info might be hard to read, but the "Dream shape" is the 8.25 not the 8.5 board.

The 8.5 is the usual longer one, which as you said has 14.38 wb, and is actually 8.5 wide, unlike the shorter 8.5 with the 14.25 wb on the blue eagle which is only 8.3 something.  No idea why they don't do a normal 8.5 with 14.5 wb (apart from the Ishod twin 8.5 board) but DLX have always done things a little differently.

I often have the DLX 8.38 Dreamer and other standard BBS 8.5 boards in rotation, both 14.5 wb but the Dreamer is a bit more on the nimble side, compared to the BBS 8.5 which is a bit more of a tank and a really good solid board for what it is.  I just like a little more tail for bigger transition, which the BBS boards have, but the DLX Dreamer is really good for everything else and I haven't really been skating big transition much now anyway.


Re old boards, most shops usually have a decent return process if you don't like the board, eg warped or something.  Just don't get them to grip it first.  I picked up a lot of old stock in the last year with all the clearance sales going on and don't have any issues with the boards I got, some well over a year or more old.

As for DLX to shop, I am not part of that loop as I am in Australia, so the local distro here gets stock a few months after everyone else, and also has a fair lot of older product too, none of which I would have any issues with, as it is often on sale and good prices for good wood.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 25, 2023, 09:05:15 AM
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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
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I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
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Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)
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For sure!

:)


Funny thing is the new shorter wb 8.25 Real Ishod is the "Dream" shape, so not "Dreamer" so I wonder how many people are going to get confused with that one too.  It is the comix or comes up as comic or similar name graphic in some listings.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png
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What have they done!!!

🤣 they’re going to cause even more confusion than all the questions about “what is the dreamer shape? Is it a different mold? Etc.”

The “dream short wheelbase shape” looks like the standard 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase :/ but with wheel wells.

I just want 14.5 wheelbase… I really think I can tell the 1/8” difference between 14.5 and 14.38… my local is going to re-up on DLX shipment in either post-holiday or in February. I’m hoping there a (II) or (III) dreamer in there with decent graphic.

Do you know if direct from DLX shipments only include the latest drop? How many seasons back would they include deck drops? (There’s actually two decks from a year and a half ago in sale for Black Friday, and I’m hesitant to buy because the wood could improperly stored and warped or soggy. Think it’s safe?)
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Easy to confuse, as the fine print on the spec info might be hard to read, but the "Dream shape" is the 8.25 not the 8.5 board.

The 8.5 is the usual longer one, which as you said has 14.38 wb, and is actually 8.5 wide, unlike the shorter 8.5 with the 14.25 wb on the blue eagle which is only 8.3 something.  No idea why they don't do a normal 8.5 with 14.5 wb (apart from the Ishod twin 8.5 board) but DLX have always done things a little differently.

I often have the DLX 8.38 Dreamer and other standard BBS 8.5 boards in rotation, both 14.5 wb but the Dreamer is a bit more on the nimble side, compared to the BBS 8.5 which is a bit more of a tank and a really good solid board for what it is.  I just like a little more tail for bigger transition, which the BBS boards have, but the DLX Dreamer is really good for everything else and I haven't really been skating big transition much now anyway.


Re old boards, most shops usually have a decent return process if you don't like the board, eg warped or something.  Just don't get them to grip it first.  I picked up a lot of old stock in the last year with all the clearance sales going on and don't have any issues with the boards I got, some well over a year or more old.

As for DLX to shop, I am not part of that loop as I am in Australia, so the local distro here gets stock a few months after everyone else, and also has a fair lot of older product too, none of which I would have any issues with, as it is often on sale and good prices for good wood.
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D’oh. Thanks. That was hard to see.

No worries. Thanks for the insight, though.

There was a Baker Rowan 8.375 that was the EXACT dimensions as the 8.38 dreamer. Angles, WB, width, degree slope of kick/nose of the (II) I’m skating now.  Craziness. (But not that crazy of course.)

The 8.38 really does feel like a great all around board.
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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
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I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
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Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)
[close]


For sure!

:)


Funny thing is the new shorter wb 8.25 Real Ishod is the "Dream" shape, so not "Dreamer" so I wonder how many people are going to get confused with that one too.  It is the comix or comes up as comic or similar name graphic in some listings.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png
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What have they done!!!

🤣 they’re going to cause even more confusion than all the questions about “what is the dreamer shape? Is it a different mold? Etc.”

The “dream short wheelbase shape” looks like the standard 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase :/ but with wheel wells.

I just want 14.5 wheelbase… I really think I can tell the 1/8” difference between 14.5 and 14.38… my local is going to re-up on DLX shipment in either post-holiday or in February. I’m hoping there a (II) or (III) dreamer in there with decent graphic.

Do you know if direct from DLX shipments only include the latest drop? How many seasons back would they include deck drops? (There’s actually two decks from a year and a half ago in sale for Black Friday, and I’m hesitant to buy because the wood could improperly stored and warped or soggy. Think it’s safe?)
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Easy to confuse, as the fine print on the spec info might be hard to read, but the "Dream shape" is the 8.25 not the 8.5 board.

The 8.5 is the usual longer one, which as you said has 14.38 wb, and is actually 8.5 wide, unlike the shorter 8.5 with the 14.25 wb on the blue eagle which is only 8.3 something.  No idea why they don't do a normal 8.5 with 14.5 wb (apart from the Ishod twin 8.5 board) but DLX have always done things a little differently.

I often have the DLX 8.38 Dreamer and other standard BBS 8.5 boards in rotation, both 14.5 wb but the Dreamer is a bit more on the nimble side, compared to the BBS 8.5 which is a bit more of a tank and a really good solid board for what it is.  I just like a little more tail for bigger transition, which the BBS boards have, but the DLX Dreamer is really good for everything else and I haven't really been skating big transition much now anyway.


Re old boards, most shops usually have a decent return process if you don't like the board, eg warped or something.  Just don't get them to grip it first.  I picked up a lot of old stock in the last year with all the clearance sales going on and don't have any issues with the boards I got, some well over a year or more old.

As for DLX to shop, I am not part of that loop as I am in Australia, so the local distro here gets stock a few months after everyone else, and also has a fair lot of older product too, none of which I would have any issues with, as it is often on sale and good prices for good wood.
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:o

D’oh. Thanks. That was hard to see.

No worries. Thanks for the insight, though.

There was a Baker Rowan 8.375 that was the EXACT dimensions as the 8.38 dreamer. Angles, WB, width, degree slope of kick/nose of the (II) I’m skating now.  Craziness. (But not that crazy of course.)

The 8.38 really does feel like a great all around board.

i suppose i could have searched your history: what’s your favorite truck wheel combo with this board? i just got a perfect (very mellow) one
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I lied trying to go off memory.  It’s 22 tail and 23 on nose. Just measured again.
And it skates flipping like a dream. They should call it the Dream shape.
[close]


I just set up a III with the 21 tail and 22 nose and overall it is a little more than I would like but it still skates so well as my mini ramp board.

Did you know the 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb is actually called the Dreamer shape?
[close]
Ha yes ;D it was a joke.

There’s a (IV) at my local that is 20 and 21, and I’m so hesitant to get it after a green eagle dreamer shape felt like a soggy flat board. I gave it away after one session to a kid in need. I wasn’t measuring angles then, but it HAD to been the mellow mold, right? 2-3 degrees wouldn’t make THAT much difference? (I was used to skating I’s)
[close]


For sure!

:)


Funny thing is the new shorter wb 8.25 Real Ishod is the "Dream" shape, so not "Dreamer" so I wonder how many people are going to get confused with that one too.  It is the comix or comes up as comic or similar name graphic in some listings.

https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-comix-01.png
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What have they done!!!

 they’re going to cause even more confusion than all the questions about “what is the dreamer shape? Is it a different mold? Etc.”

The “dream short wheelbase shape” looks like the standard 8.5 with 14.38 wheelbase :/ but with wheel wells.

I just want 14.5 wheelbase… I really think I can tell the 1/8” difference between 14.5 and 14.38… my local is going to re-up on DLX shipment in either post-holiday or in February. I’m hoping there a (II) or (III) dreamer in there with decent graphic.

Do you know if direct from DLX shipments only include the latest drop? How many seasons back would they include deck drops? (There’s actually two decks from a year and a half ago in sale for Black Friday, and I’m hesitant to buy because the wood could improperly stored and warped or soggy. Think it’s safe?)
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Easy to confuse, as the fine print on the spec info might be hard to read, but the "Dream shape" is the 8.25 not the 8.5 board.

The 8.5 is the usual longer one, which as you said has 14.38 wb, and is actually 8.5 wide, unlike the shorter 8.5 with the 14.25 wb on the blue eagle which is only 8.3 something.  No idea why they don't do a normal 8.5 with 14.5 wb (apart from the Ishod twin 8.5 board) but DLX have always done things a little differently.

I often have the DLX 8.38 Dreamer and other standard BBS 8.5 boards in rotation, both 14.5 wb but the Dreamer is a bit more on the nimble side, compared to the BBS 8.5 which is a bit more of a tank and a really good solid board for what it is.  I just like a little more tail for bigger transition, which the BBS boards have, but the DLX Dreamer is really good for everything else and I haven't really been skating big transition much now anyway.


Re old boards, most shops usually have a decent return process if you don't like the board, eg warped or something.  Just don't get them to grip it first.  I picked up a lot of old stock in the last year with all the clearance sales going on and don't have any issues with the boards I got, some well over a year or more old.

As for DLX to shop, I am not part of that loop as I am in Australia, so the local distro here gets stock a few months after everyone else, and also has a fair lot of older product too, none of which I would have any issues with, as it is often on sale and good prices for good wood.
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D’oh. Thanks. That was hard to see.

No worries. Thanks for the insight, though.

There was a Baker Rowan 8.375 that was the EXACT dimensions as the 8.38 dreamer. Angles, WB, width, degree slope of kick/nose of the (II) I’m skating now.  Craziness. (But not that crazy of course.)

The 8.38 really does feel like a great all around board.
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i suppose i could have searched your history: what’s your favorite truck wheel combo with this board? i just got a perfect (very mellow) one
It works great for both Indy and Thunder Lights. I was getting a lot of ghost pop on the Indy’s, and decided to try a lower truck (thunder lights hollows) and the pop was super snappy, and the turning was only a little worse than Indy.

But I just went back to Indy with standard baseplate so I get the full 55mm of height and boy oh boy was it great to be back on Indy’s. The pop felt right, the turning felt right. I’m not a tech skater, so I get more enjoyment from the turn, and the more travel on popping so tricks can be higher. I like manuals, but manuals are a lot harder on Indy’s matched with Real 8.38’s/14.5 wb.

I will say that the Real decks seem to be best paired with Thunders… or maybe that’s just in my head, but the manuals WERE a lot easier to hold though, and the pop was a lot more responsive but at the expense of height… with the Indy’s I immediately got higher pops.

I’ve never tried Venture, or any other truck.

*forgot to mention I prefer a (I) or (II) on DLX so I can feel the concave without looking as much.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 25, 2023, 12:46:16 PM
149s? 159s?


those steep boards are something else, can’t freaking do it. not sure if it’s totally that i just hate the look, or what the problem is
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 25, 2023, 01:05:36 PM
149s? 159s?


those steep boards are something else, can’t freaking do it. not sure if it’s totally that i just hate the look, or what the problem is
Been rocking 149 Indy and the axles stick out like 1/16th of an inch (so basically not at all).

The 144 gives a little bit of magic carpet but not much. It looks more like a normal skateboard. The thunder 148’s were pretty much perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Micki Free on November 25, 2023, 01:11:46 PM
Ive always been a thunder guy but picked some royal ultra lights 144s and really like them. Feels like they turn a little sharper than the thunders but are still light and snappy and pinch well. pairing them with an 8.25 ishod twin which has pretty mellow kicks but steepish concave and love the combo. Definitely worth a try with the dlx boards.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 25, 2023, 03:18:20 PM


There was a Baker Rowan 8.375 that was the EXACT dimensions as the 8.38 dreamer. Angles, WB, width, degree slope of kick/nose of the (II) I’m skating now.  Craziness. (But not that crazy of course.)

The 8.38 really does feel like a great all around board.


That is a fairly common shape among some BBS brands, including older boards, Kayo Corp brands Expedition and Organica, now just DGK, some Element, some Birdhouse, all Baker and Deathwish, Heroin and more.  I had a lot of them too, from when they went on clearance and some have a little more concave than others, but that is to be expected with BBS.

The best thing with DLX is at least the I to IV stamps usually give a good indication without having to stand on or look at the deck in person.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on November 25, 2023, 04:42:41 PM
Quick question. Does AH make an 8.38 twin tail or is it just the Ishod/Real and Worrest Krooked?

Wanted to slim down after skating a lot of bigger boards over the last 6 months and grabbed a Worrest 8.38. I really love it!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 26, 2023, 02:43:36 PM
Quick question. Does AH make an 8.38 twin tail or is it just the Ishod/Real and Worrest Krooked?

Wanted to slim down after skating a lot of bigger boards over the last 6 months and grabbed a Worrest 8.38. I really love it!


Only Real for the whole size run of twins, then Krooked 8.3 only and nothing in the other DLX boards in twins, but there is a Grimple egg twin 10" or something like that that someone mentioned before, in a coming drop.

Post here:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4088208;topicseen#msg4088208



* Also just to add, without trying to cause any issues, but regarding the size of the twin boards, from lining them all up on their side rail, especially the 8.25, the 8.3 and the 8.5 twins, the 8.3 is closer to the 8.25 than the 8.5 in width, which is why I would always say, as DLX says they are 8.3 and not 8.38 in width, as the usual 8.38 wide boards are almost 8.5 wide, but this one, the Ishod / Bobby twin in 8.3 is not quite that wide in the samples I have checked and I have had quite a few come through my hands in that size, for someone who always wanted them and only skates that board.

That is not to say that other people will not have different opinions on measurements, which is quite ok too, no worries there, but without trying to be argumentative, or whatever, when they list the boards, they are 8.3 in all the specs and info.

Graphics aside, these are the two current drops from Real and Krooked:


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-tt-03.png)


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2023/

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/06-kr-fl23-d2.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on November 26, 2023, 07:38:58 PM
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Quick question. Does AH make an 8.38 twin tail or is it just the Ishod/Real and Worrest Krooked?

Wanted to slim down after skating a lot of bigger boards over the last 6 months and grabbed a Worrest 8.38. I really love it!
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Only Real for the whole size run of twins, then Krooked 8.3 only and nothing in the other DLX boards in twins, but there is a Grimple egg twin 10" or something like that that someone mentioned before, in a coming drop.

Post here:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4088208;topicseen#msg4088208



* Also just to add, without trying to cause any issues, but regarding the size of the twin boards, from lining them all up on their side rail, especially the 8.25, the 8.3 and the 8.5 twins, the 8.3 is closer to the 8.25 than the 8.5 in width, which is why I would always say, as DLX says they are 8.3 and not 8.38 in width, as the usual 8.38 wide boards are almost 8.5 wide, but this one, the Ishod / Bobby twin in 8.3 is not quite that wide in the samples I have checked and I have had quite a few come through my hands in that size, for someone who always wanted them and only skates that board.

That is not to say that other people will not have different opinions on measurements, which is quite ok too, no worries there, but without trying to be argumentative, or whatever, when they list the boards, they are 8.3 in all the specs and info.

Graphics aside, these are the two current drops from Real and Krooked:


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-tt-03.png)


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2023/

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/06-kr-fl23-d2.jpg)

You always come through. Thank you for all that info and context. I’ll have to mesure my Bobby twin tail in the morning.

It’s also a II. I’ll have to get a reading on the kicks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on November 27, 2023, 04:15:54 PM
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Quick question. Does AH make an 8.38 twin tail or is it just the Ishod/Real and Worrest Krooked?

Wanted to slim down after skating a lot of bigger boards over the last 6 months and grabbed a Worrest 8.38. I really love it!
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Only Real for the whole size run of twins, then Krooked 8.3 only and nothing in the other DLX boards in twins, but there is a Grimple egg twin 10" or something like that that someone mentioned before, in a coming drop.

Post here:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4088208;topicseen#msg4088208



* Also just to add, without trying to cause any issues, but regarding the size of the twin boards, from lining them all up on their side rail, especially the 8.25, the 8.3 and the 8.5 twins, the 8.3 is closer to the 8.25 than the 8.5 in width, which is why I would always say, as DLX says they are 8.3 and not 8.38 in width, as the usual 8.38 wide boards are almost 8.5 wide, but this one, the Ishod / Bobby twin in 8.3 is not quite that wide in the samples I have checked and I have had quite a few come through my hands in that size, for someone who always wanted them and only skates that board.

That is not to say that other people will not have different opinions on measurements, which is quite ok too, no worries there, but without trying to be argumentative, or whatever, when they list the boards, they are 8.3 in all the specs and info.

Graphics aside, these are the two current drops from Real and Krooked:


https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2023/

(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-fall23-d1-tt-03.png)


https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall-2023/

(https://krookedskateboarding.com/fall23/06-kr-fl23-d2.jpg)
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You always come through. Thank you for all that info and context. I’ll have to mesure my Bobby twin tail in the morning.

It’s also a II. I’ll have to get a reading on the kicks.

And you were correct, of course, Mr. Brimson. Just measured the Worrest TT and it’s dead on 8.25.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 27, 2023, 04:24:29 PM


And you were correct, of course, Mr. Brimson. Just measured the Worrest TT and it’s dead on 8.25.


Overall we are talking almost single mm between sizes, so it is not an issue that some people measure things a little differently.

When put up, it went biggest to smallest, twin 8.5 and longer 8.5, 8.38, 8.5 blue eagle, twin 8.3, 8.25 grey eagle, twin 8.25, 8.125 black eagle, with the most minimal differences between some of them, but a little more noticeable to the eye more so than measuring them with a tape, ruler or whatever.

Also putting some of the same boards up like that there were some lots with almost no difference, eg 8.38 all same, but some others like the 8.25 had a bit more here or less there, having at least half a dozen, sometimes ten or more lined up together, so it is a funny one - different times, different runs, a bit more pressure on the sander here or there or who knows what, but overall, I think that when you find a board that works for you, then it is easier to stick to it, even with the concave differences, so I know I can get a more mellow board in an 8.38 and I will be happy, etc.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on November 28, 2023, 10:41:03 AM
Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZlZ0KVP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDvrSk1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vYrtbgf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bdc744N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRUTo4d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gc1jdxM.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 28, 2023, 10:47:14 AM
Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZlZ0KVP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDvrSk1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vYrtbgf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bdc744N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRUTo4d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gc1jdxM.jpg)

Where'd you buy from?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on November 28, 2023, 11:00:27 AM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZlZ0KVP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDvrSk1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vYrtbgf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bdc744N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRUTo4d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gc1jdxM.jpg)
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Where'd you buy from?
Sanction Skateshop near Toronto, Canada.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on November 28, 2023, 02:13:02 PM
Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZlZ0KVP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDvrSk1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vYrtbgf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bdc744N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRUTo4d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gc1jdxM.jpg)

Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 28, 2023, 03:02:05 PM
Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.


Purchased in Toronto, Canada




In what way are the boards not the correct sizes?

I know the catalog has one set of dimensions and the sticker on the board another, so are the boards the same as the stickers on them?


Given these are the first boards anyone has anything with "Made in China" on I am very VERY curious and of course want to know everything about them, but without being a clown about it, can you give a few more details please?

Also to stand on and flex, how are they compared to your other BBS boards you have had in the past?



So the Real board is the "blue eagle" 8.5 sized board according to the sticker, with the AH board being the longer 8.5 shape, which as you show are not the Real True Fit or the other AH shorter wheelbase board.




Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?


It is definitely NOT a warranty issue, but it is something that can be addressed and then DLX might replace the boards with the right size.


Either way, if not happy with them, return them to the shop for starters, if still new in shrink wrap, before doing anything else.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on November 28, 2023, 04:05:29 PM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.


Purchased in Toronto, Canada


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In what way are the boards not the correct sizes?

I know the catalog has one set of dimensions and the sticker on the board another, so are the boards the same as the stickers on them?


Given these are the first boards anyone has anything with "Made in China" on I am very VERY curious and of course want to know everything about them, but without being a clown about it, can you give a few more details please?

Also to stand on and flex, how are they compared to your other BBS boards you have had in the past?



So the Real board is the "blue eagle" 8.5 sized board according to the sticker, with the AH board being the longer 8.5 shape, which as you show are not the Real True Fit or the other AH shorter wheelbase board.



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It is definitely NOT a warranty issue, but it is something that can be addressed and then DLX might replace the boards with the right size.


Either way, if not happy with them, return them to the shop for starters, if still new in shrink wrap, before doing anything else.

The dims match the sticker but not the catalog. Will post up some top down pics below. I will probably end up giving them away, not going to hassle a skateshop, they’re 150km away so would require shipping. For me, I live in a “skateshop desert” so ordering blind is my only option, and I only buy from brands who publish their dimensions on their own site to make sure I get what I’m after, which is wide board short wheelbase. I look up which graphics are on the true fit 8.5 shape and buy based on that.

My initial thoughts: The shape feels a little more “pointy” than the BBS 8.5 x 31.75 x 14.25’s I’ve skated in the past. Was on that shape for quite a bit before the true fits came out. There is no stamp, and they’re really mellow, like an IV. It’s stiff but not R7 stiff. Stiffer than a bbs board for sure. Little to no concave in the kicks. Kind of like a crail board of which I’ve skated many but not as nice feeling in the hand.  Most comparable to a Chinese Element deck I have.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on November 28, 2023, 04:14:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/XTSRTA8.jpg)
L-R
Krooked 10 Curbmandments BBS True Fit 8.5x31.38x13.75
Anti Hero BBS 8.5x31.75x14.25
Real China 8.5x31.75x14.25
Anti Hero China 8.5x32.25x14.38
(https://i.imgur.com/HqhEv0g.jpg)
Real China 8.5x31.75x14.25
(https://i.imgur.com/WzgWyI6.jpg)
Anti Hero China 8.5x32.25x14.38
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 28, 2023, 04:26:24 PM


The dims match the sticker but not the catalog. Will post up some top down pics below. I will probably end up giving them away, not going to hassle a skateshop, they’re 150km away so would require shipping. For me, I live in a “skateshop desert” so ordering blind is my only option, and I only buy from brands who publish their dimensions on their own site to make sure I get what I’m after, which is wide board short wheelbase. I look up which graphics are on the true fit 8.5 shape and buy based on that.

My initial thoughts: The shape feels a little more “pointy” than the BBS 8.5 x 31.75 x 14.25’s I’ve skated in the past. Was on that shape for quite a bit before the true fits came out. There is no stamp, and they’re really mellow, like an IV. It’s stiff but not R7 stiff. Stiffer than a bbs board for sure. Little to no concave in the kicks. Kind of like a crail board of which I’ve skated many but not as nice feeling in the hand.  Most comparable to a Chinese Element deck I have.



Thanks for taking the time with the reply.


I would definitely hit up DLX and let them know - they are good like that, so it is not you being a pain or anything, but it sure is frustrating when their own site says something, but their product, especially this new product, is not as stated, when most likely the BBS boards are those dimensions from the catalog, which are available in US shops on BBS wood, or at least that is what it seems from other people posting info and boards from the same drop in the DLX China thread here:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=127113.0


I am in Australia and we are getting those boards too, not the BBS boards, which is why I am almost too keen to hear and know what is going to arrive, so while Canada should maybe get the BBS boards being close enough, I guess that is not the case.  The exchange rate is similar, so seeing the new RRP for those BBS made boards, it is almost twice what boards were pre pandemic, which is why I guess they have had to look at options for cheaper products, but until I see them, stand on them and even maybe skate one of them, I am just reading any info I can see on them and am waiting...


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 28, 2023, 06:00:50 PM
:(

Was it decided already that any country outside the US would be getting China, and US would still get Mexico?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on November 28, 2023, 06:09:21 PM
Update: I contacted DLX sharing my feedback and they got back to me within an hour. Kudos to them on that. Perhaps I will focus on importing them from the States for the future. I think the BBS shapes are way higher quality, especially for the $115CAD MSRP.
(https://i.imgur.com/9z4kBjK.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 28, 2023, 06:12:48 PM
Matt D rules.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: moonordie on November 28, 2023, 11:24:35 PM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZlZ0KVP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDvrSk1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vYrtbgf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bdc744N.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LRUTo4d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Gc1jdxM.jpg)
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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
They should, is not what you paid for
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 29, 2023, 06:57:23 AM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.

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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
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They should, is not what you paid for


Technically the warranty mainly covers manufacturing issues, but thanks to the awesome human beings at DLX, they seem like they are going to send out the BBS made DLX boards in the correct size / shape / graphics to him, which is very cool.

Sometimes the line between what they should do or just what they can do to keep someone happy is a little bit blurred but any which way, DLX recognised the issue, as per the post above, along with a very nice solution.

Always makes me happy to support DLX for what they do and the products that they bring out, even if sometimes things don't quite work out as planned.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on November 29, 2023, 07:49:05 AM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.

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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
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They should, is not what you paid for
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Technically the warranty mainly covers manufacturing issues, but thanks to the awesome human beings at DLX, they seem like they are going to send out the BBS made DLX boards in the correct size / shape / graphics to him, which is very cool.

Sometimes the line between what they should do or just what they can do to keep someone happy is a little bit blurred but any which way, DLX recognised the issue, as per the post above, along with a very nice solution.

Always makes me happy to support DLX for what they do and the products that they bring out, even if sometimes things don't quite work out as planned.

not related to this situation, but in the past i felt like….whomever was doing the warranty fulfillment stuff probably quit skateboarding/hates skaters: just too much. too many asks. people see something good and take advantage.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on November 29, 2023, 07:55:57 AM
I bet they can weed out the genuine issues from the moochers.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: roba on November 29, 2023, 08:01:45 AM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.

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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
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They should, is not what you paid for
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Technically the warranty mainly covers manufacturing issues, but thanks to the awesome human beings at DLX, they seem like they are going to send out the BBS made DLX boards in the correct size / shape / graphics to him, which is very cool.

Sometimes the line between what they should do or just what they can do to keep someone happy is a little bit blurred but any which way, DLX recognised the issue, as per the post above, along with a very nice solution.

Always makes me happy to support DLX for what they do and the products that they bring out, even if sometimes things don't quite work out as planned.
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not related to this situation, but in the past i felt like….whomever was doing the warranty fulfillment stuff probably quit skateboarding/hates skaters: just too much. too many asks. people see something good and take advantage.

yup, i remember there was this one guy on here that snapped a kingpin on an axled set of ventures and got new ones from the warranty, i think that's kinda wack.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 29, 2023, 08:33:17 AM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.

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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
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They should, is not what you paid for
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Technically the warranty mainly covers manufacturing issues, but thanks to the awesome human beings at DLX, they seem like they are going to send out the BBS made DLX boards in the correct size / shape / graphics to him, which is very cool.

Sometimes the line between what they should do or just what they can do to keep someone happy is a little bit blurred but any which way, DLX recognised the issue, as per the post above, along with a very nice solution.

Always makes me happy to support DLX for what they do and the products that they bring out, even if sometimes things don't quite work out as planned.
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not related to this situation, but in the past i felt like….whomever was doing the warranty fulfillment stuff probably quit skateboarding/hates skaters: just too much. too many asks. people see something good and take advantage.
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yup, i remember there was this one guy on here that snapped a kingpin on an axled set of ventures and got new ones from the warranty, i think that's kinda wack.
Surely they keep records of warranty issues, and if someone was making several requests they’d get the polite “nope. Sorry”.

There customer service has to be a big part of why they’re still in business after so long, and hopefully killing it $$. I like supporting them, and they make good products.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 29, 2023, 02:57:04 PM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.

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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
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They should, is not what you paid for
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Technically the warranty mainly covers manufacturing issues, but thanks to the awesome human beings at DLX, they seem like they are going to send out the BBS made DLX boards in the correct size / shape / graphics to him, which is very cool.

Sometimes the line between what they should do or just what they can do to keep someone happy is a little bit blurred but any which way, DLX recognised the issue, as per the post above, along with a very nice solution.

Always makes me happy to support DLX for what they do and the products that they bring out, even if sometimes things don't quite work out as planned.
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not related to this situation, but in the past i felt like….whomever was doing the warranty fulfillment stuff probably quit skateboarding/hates skaters: just too much. too many asks. people see something good and take advantage.


It definitely happens at a shop level too.

I know some dudes who worked in skate shops and quit as they had to deal with the clowns and idiots a little too much, those exact sort of people who never want to pay for things but always want free or replacement stuff the first second something is a little worn, used, whatever.


It takes a certain type of person to deal with that sort of thing, but at the end of the day, anyone dealing with general public in similar roles will often get the sour taste in their mouth after too many encounters with that sort of customer.  I keep a big bag of fresh mints handy at all times...

Best thing to note is that it is not me personally that has to foot the bill for unhappy customer product issues, so if there is a viable issue, it gets approved or forwarded on to the relevant person / company.

Someone who has just snapped a board by landing wrong or broken trucks because the board got run over by a car is going to cry and complain but those sort of things are NOT covered by anything and even DLX and similar good will companies will not do a thing for them in those circumstances.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: roba on November 30, 2023, 03:02:49 AM
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Picked up a Real and AH deck on Black Friday, got some made in China ones. Super bummed as they’re not the correct size. Been on them for a couple years now but probably the end for me.

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Is this something the Deluxe product warranty would cover?
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They should, is not what you paid for
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Technically the warranty mainly covers manufacturing issues, but thanks to the awesome human beings at DLX, they seem like they are going to send out the BBS made DLX boards in the correct size / shape / graphics to him, which is very cool.

Sometimes the line between what they should do or just what they can do to keep someone happy is a little bit blurred but any which way, DLX recognised the issue, as per the post above, along with a very nice solution.

Always makes me happy to support DLX for what they do and the products that they bring out, even if sometimes things don't quite work out as planned.
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not related to this situation, but in the past i felt like….whomever was doing the warranty fulfillment stuff probably quit skateboarding/hates skaters: just too much. too many asks. people see something good and take advantage.
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yup, i remember there was this one guy on here that snapped a kingpin on an axled set of ventures and got new ones from the warranty, i think that's kinda wack.
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Surely they keep records of warranty issues, and if someone was making several requests they’d get the polite “nope. Sorry”.

There customer service has to be a big part of why they’re still in business after so long, and hopefully killing it $$. I like supporting them, and they make good products.

for sure, i had a f4 split in half while cruising and they sent me a new set, but that was an obvious defect. i had people come into the shop and ask for new trucks because their axle stripped, then i look at their set up and they have their wheels cranked down with 8 threads showing, like what did you expect?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on November 30, 2023, 04:08:18 AM
Did you tell them that Ben Hur’ing it voids the warranty?
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sbr on November 30, 2023, 12:49:03 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/WzgWyI6.jpg)
Anti Hero China 8.5x32.25x14.38

I'm curious how many of this graphic are on Chinese boards...

The thing I found odd was the concave on the BBS 8.5" / 14" wb is noticeably steeper than any DLX board I've ever had/seen (closer to FA concave). I grabbed my son a True Fit 8.5" and he liked the added width but hated the 13.75" wb, so I was hoping the new AH short 8.5" would split the difference for him since he was fine with the 14" wb on the 8.38" True Fit he previously had. It came and as soon as I took it out of the box the concave took me off guard, but I kept my mouth shut hoping he wouldn't really notice it. A few sessions in he told me he was not comfortable on it at all and I ended up grabbing him a standard-size DLX 8.5" (the new Barbee graphic) after he stole my friend's Blue Eagle to take a few laps at the park and liked it way better. For my sanity, I compared the 3 boards and the AH is clearly a different mold with a concave that is not really "DLX-ish"...

Top is a Krooked Barbee Soulful Deck 8.5" x 31.8" w/ 14.25" wb

Middle is a Krooked Una True Fit 8.5" x 31.35" w/ 13.75" wb

Bottom is a Antihero Taylor Pigeon Vision 8.5" x 31.75" w/ 14" wb

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53367435520_d56f9f1762_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2piU4hC)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Woodshop on November 30, 2023, 02:33:08 PM
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Anti Hero China 8.5x32.25x14.38
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I'm curious how many of this graphic are on Chinese boards...

The thing I found odd was the concave on the BBS 8.5" / 14" wb is noticeably steeper than any DLX board I've ever had/seen (closer to FA concave). I grabbed my son a True Fit 8.5" and he liked the added width but hated the 13.75" wb, so I was hoping the new AH short 8.5" would split the difference for him since he was fine with the 14" wb on the 8.38" True Fit he previously had. It came and as soon as I took it out of the box the concave took me off guard, but I kept my mouth shut hoping he wouldn't really notice it. A few sessions in he told me he was not comfortable on it at all and I ended up grabbing him a standard-size DLX 8.5" (the new Barbee graphic) after he stole my friend's Blue Eagle to take a few laps at the park and liked it way better. For my sanity, I compared the 3 boards and the AH is clearly a different mold with a concave that is not really "DLX-ish"...

Top is a Krooked Barbee Soulful Deck 8.5" x 31.8" w/ 14.25" wb

Middle is a Krooked Una True Fit 8.5" x 31.35" w/ 13.75" wb

Bottom is a Antihero Taylor Pigeon Vision 8.5" x 31.75" w/ 14" wb




For the American market, they are all still BBS, as far as others have said, but for everywhere else, they are mostly going to be from China in future drops, with a few notable exceptions, either some riders, or some sizes / shapes.

This is what others have said, along with seeing the pre books that have which boards are from where.

Those pics of boards from China are from a shop in Canada, so it seems like even that close to USA, they are going with the cheaper option, as the new BBS drops are significantly higher in price, almost pricing them out of the market for a lot of people, it would seem.


As to specific sizes, shapes or molds, the smaller / shorter wheelbase molds might be steeper overall, or you guys might have just got a steeper board / top of the stack, where others might not be quite so steep.  I am thinking they are steeper overall as others have also had similar stories re Tru Fit boards being a bit too steep for them.

All the other sizes and shapes are on older molds that seem like they have been around for a long time, so nothing is changing there, just the new Tru Fit they had to make new molds for.

With the development of manufacturing in China, they had to do whatever they did and as per that DLX reply above, seems like they have most of it covered but still not everything up and running yet, but for anyone still in USA I don't think you guys would even see any of these China made boards, or at least not yet, unless something else happens or they changed over completely to China for everything.

The boards NOT being made in China were the bigger shaped boards, some specific riders boards (not going to say who) and some special editions that might have been different to the usual or more basic molds that they have now set up over there in China, but the sizes and shapes should still mirror the same boards that DLX has had for a long time.  Just yet to wait and see if the concave and spoon kicks are the same, or anything else feels different to the usual BBS boards.


As to your question, the AH Pigeon series you have in USA is all still BBS, but it was on China boards for the rest of the world, so that would be 100% of them for non USA countries, along with the other DLX boards from that same drop.

All the AH eagles, Real ovals and Krooked eyes were still BBS made, according to the info people have provided.


Those shorter blue eagle shape 8.5 boards are very much loved by a lot of people, so at least you are on a winner there with those ones, given how popular they are and that they would never be hard to come by in whatever graphic runs, or the standard lines like the blue eagle if nothing else.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: sbr on November 30, 2023, 03:03:15 PM
As to specific sizes, shapes or molds, the smaller / shorter wheelbase molds might be steeper overall, or you guys might have just got a steeper board / top of the stack, where others might not be quite so steep.  I am thinking they are steeper overall as others have also had similar stories re Tru Fit boards being a bit too steep for them.

All the other sizes and shapes are on older molds that seem like they have been around for a long time, so nothing is changing there, just the new Tru Fit they had to make new molds for.

The Krooked True Fit 8.5” is stamped II, the new AH with a 14” wb is stamped II and the standard 8.5” Krooked Barbee is stamped III. The thing I was taken a back by was the True Fit and Standard 8.5” have a almost identical concave whereas the new AH one off shape is noticeably steeper which leads me to believe it wasn’t pressed on the same mold as the True Fit. The width concave is deeper, but the visual standout is the nose and “hips” which are way deeper. Strange times we live in 😂

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on November 30, 2023, 10:44:53 PM
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As to specific sizes, shapes or molds, the smaller / shorter wheelbase molds might be steeper overall, or you guys might have just got a steeper board / top of the stack, where others might not be quite so steep.  I am thinking they are steeper overall as others have also had similar stories re Tru Fit boards being a bit too steep for them.

All the other sizes and shapes are on older molds that seem like they have been around for a long time, so nothing is changing there, just the new Tru Fit they had to make new molds for.
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The Krooked True Fit 8.5” is stamped II, the new AH with a 14” wb is stamped II and the standard 8.5” Krooked Barbee is stamped III. The thing I was taken a back by was the True Fit and Standard 8.5” have a almost identical concave whereas the new AH one off shape is noticeably steeper which leads me to believe it wasn’t pressed on the same mold as the True Fit. The width concave is deeper, but the visual standout is the nose and “hips” which are way deeper. Strange times we live in 😂


I still haven't seen any of the Tru Fit boards in person yet, so can't comment on them, but I have definitely seen some very steep molds of other boards I have bought, when the previous boards were not at all near that steep I had bought before, so it is definitely possible some of those boards were pressed on other presses, same as FA or similar boards, as they are all shorter wheelbase and length but significantly steeper than the average BBS boards.  They were both a steeper angle of kick and deeper middle concave, which lines up with what you are saying there.

Seems more plausible than some other options anyway.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on December 01, 2023, 04:37:59 PM
i wonder if the china made ones will have single deck press, or the roman numerals.
if single deck, whats the median concave they would use?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on December 01, 2023, 06:01:09 PM
i wonder if the china made ones will have single deck press, or the roman numerals.
if single deck, whats the median concave they would use?
No roman numerals on mine. Both decks I have, which are different shapes, have roughly the same concave. I would equate them both to a IV. Almost no concave in the nose and tail.

(https://i.imgur.com/JI8CZto.jpg)
^ Compared to a I
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^ Compared to a III
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on December 01, 2023, 06:02:43 PM
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i wonder if the china made ones will have single deck press, or the roman numerals.
if single deck, whats the median concave they would use?
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No roman numerals on mine. Both decks I have, which are different shapes, have roughly the same concave. I would equate them both to a IV. Almost no concave in the nose and tail.

(https://i.imgur.com/JI8CZto.jpg)
Compared to a I
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Compared to a III
dang, i usually try to ride a I or II. ill have to watch out for these.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on December 01, 2023, 07:59:31 PM
opposite i’m gonna be paying import prices for the foreign flatties
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: EagleassMF on December 02, 2023, 07:53:34 AM
This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 02, 2023, 09:21:15 AM
This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.
I can tell you experience backwards:

I ride 8.38 exclusively and wanted to try to land flip tricks better (maybe land a 360 flip), but need longer wheelbase for turning stability when going super fast (plus it just feels better to be able to spread out the stance).

I tried the 8.25w 14.38 WB and it didn’t do shit for my flip game, except let me slip out a little more on turns.

So take that and flip it: you might not notice any problems with your flat ground. Maybe a little, but not enough to completely destroy your flat ground. The board may spin (360 and 180 way) just a tiny bit slower because of the wider wheelbase. Flips should not be affected much since it’s the width of trucks that would affect that longways flipping/spinning.

The extra width on the deck feels nice on the feet (going from 8” to 8.5” was heaven, but 8.38 is a great middle ground).

Good luck. Have fun

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 02, 2023, 09:23:27 AM
This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.

I religiously ride the 8.25/14.38 with Forged 144s and 53mm Classics. However, I am currently riding an 8.38 with Forged 149s (and 53mm Classics). It's def a bit heavier. It's def a tad bigger, and also a bit more stable...but I am liking it. If I was suddenly forced to ride one board, for the rest of my life, it would actually be the 8.38. Why? Because I also ride a good amount of transition, and the slightly bigger 8.38/149s makes things a little more stable on bigger ramps (which is to say the 8.38 is a better all-purpose deck). On flat, things do feel a tad more clunky, but that might also be the 149s. I hate serious magic carpet, so I'm not doing 8.25 trucks on the 8.38, but I imagine 8.25 trucks would make it flip a bit easier. IMHO, anyone that likes DLX shapes (and DLX in general) should give their 8.5/14.25, 8.25/14.38, and the 8.38/14.5 decks a serious try at some point, as those are the real staples.

So, yeah, try one. :)

EDIT: Note I am saying essentially the same thing as the post directly above mine.     
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 02, 2023, 10:25:05 AM
This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.

Yes, I did and liked it. It feels nimble, more stable, better pop, and I like the shape of the kicks better. It also feels a bit flatter on average which I also like. It feels more stable without feeling bigger. I've had it with both Thunders and Indy's and liked it most with Thunder 148s.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 02, 2023, 01:51:47 PM
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This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.
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Yes, I did and liked it. It feels nimble, more stable, better pop, and I like the shape of the kicks better. It also feels a bit flatter on average which I also like. It feels more stable without feeling bigger. I've had it with both Thunders and Indy's and liked it most with Thunder 148s.
You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.

The thunder 148s also really do work well with them. Superb snap. It’s like DLX made the board and trucks to go together 😆
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 02, 2023, 02:51:59 PM
You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.

100% total opposite for me.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 02, 2023, 03:13:09 PM
opposite i’m gonna be paying import prices for the foreign flatties


It's funny hey?!?

I have stocked up on the DLX / BBS wood boards, so no worries for me, but I think these new ones are going to be the main wood here for us in the future.

As for others like you in USA, I am sure they will probably get them in at some point, as it is cheaper overall, but as to when or in what quantities, who knows.


So many questions, but I will wait and see what comes in here in a couple of months anyway.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 02, 2023, 03:59:24 PM
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You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.
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100% total opposite for me.
I can’t stand “full” shapes that are all shovel.

You?


Cause the 8.25 doesn’t have as nice a taper as 8.38.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 02, 2023, 05:22:13 PM
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This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.
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Yes, I did and liked it. It feels nimble, more stable, better pop, and I like the shape of the kicks better. It also feels a bit flatter on average which I also like. It feels more stable without feeling bigger. I've had it with both Thunders and Indy's and liked it most with Thunder 148s.
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You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.

The thunder 148s also really do work well with them. Superb snap. It’s like DLX made the board and trucks to go together 😆

Do I dare try it with 5.6s? Will the WB so long I fucking implode when I 180?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 02, 2023, 05:48:41 PM
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You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.
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100% total opposite for me.
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I can’t stand “full” shapes that are all shovel.

You?


Cause the 8.25 doesn’t have as nice a taper as 8.38.

The 8.38 is shaped like an anal suppository.

EDIT: I don’t like super full shapes. I hate more rounded/pointy shapes. The 8.25 (and 8.75) are the perfect middle ground between the two, at least for me. My 8.38 rides nice, but man, I don’t really like looking down at it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 02, 2023, 06:52:51 PM
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You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.
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100% total opposite for me.
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I can’t stand “full” shapes that are all shovel.

You?


Cause the 8.25 doesn’t have as nice a taper as 8.38.
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The 8.38 is shaped like an anal suppository.

EDIT: I don’t like super full shapes. I hate more rounded/pointy shapes. The 8.25 (and 8.75) are the perfect middle ground between the two, at least for me. My 8.38 rides nice, but man, I don’t really like looking down at it.

Lol.

Well, I guess a stair jump credit card should be avoided at all cost, then. It would just be devastating.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 02, 2023, 07:37:03 PM
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This has probably already been discussed to death, but has anyone moved from the standard dlx 8.25 to the 8.38 dreamer?

I thought I had to have a 14.25 wb (thanks Ben D) until I switched to 14.38 and found that much better. I’m 6’ and size 11 shoe.

Ive been on the 8.25 exclusively for over a year now and am getting the madness itch to try to step it up again. I want the board to be a little bit wider but that extra WB and length makes me thing it’s going to hinder my flat ground.
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Yes, I did and liked it. It feels nimble, more stable, better pop, and I like the shape of the kicks better. It also feels a bit flatter on average which I also like. It feels more stable without feeling bigger. I've had it with both Thunders and Indy's and liked it most with Thunder 148s.
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You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.

The thunder 148s also really do work well with them. Superb snap. It’s like DLX made the board and trucks to go together 😆
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Do I dare try it with 5.6s? Will the WB so long I fucking implode when I 180?
If you’re not prepared for the god-tier smooth style that will emanate from the slow spinning, it will most certainly destroy you.

That kind of power must be treated with the utmost respect, and will require at least a medium tall orange cone of flat ground Ollie height.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 02, 2023, 08:06:51 PM
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You’re so right: the 8.38 nose and tail look so much better than the 8.25. Forgot all about that.
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100% total opposite for me.
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I can’t stand “full” shapes that are all shovel.

You?


Cause the 8.25 doesn’t have as nice a taper as 8.38.
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The 8.38 is shaped like an anal suppository.

EDIT: I don’t like super full shapes. I hate more rounded/pointy shapes. The 8.25 (and 8.75) are the perfect middle ground between the two, at least for me. My 8.38 rides nice, but man, I don’t really like looking down at it.

See I actually like it. It's tapered, but not a Baker, which is truly a horrific look-down. The Baker 8.4 shape is the worst board to have to look at when you're skating it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on December 02, 2023, 08:33:40 PM
oh fuck no: baker is the shit (some old toy machines had this too and it was lovely). are you referring to the b16 as the 8.4 shape? that shape is the shit.
dlx 8.38, olive green eagle, very nicely shaped.
i’m down for pointy flat anal suppositories, ya’ll are wrong wrong
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 02, 2023, 10:27:47 PM
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The thought of "different boards" coming out in the 8.38 size (or any size really) has got me thinking about buying a few more of these usual BBS 8.38 boards while I can.

This could double as a post in the madness thread too, but goodness knows, I don't need any more.


We shall see...


Keeping me entertained with the shape options talk here at least.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 03, 2023, 01:16:07 AM
...but not a Baker, which is truly a horrific look-down. The Baker 8.4 shape is the worst board to have to look at when you're skating it.

HARD facts.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on December 03, 2023, 04:47:35 AM
I would love to ride the DLX 8.25 more if it actually was 8.25, not close to 8.38.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 03, 2023, 06:37:22 AM
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The thought of "different boards" coming out in the 8.38 size (or any size really) has got me thinking about buying a few more of these usual BBS 8.38 boards while I can.

This could double as a post in the madness thread too, but goodness knows, I don't need any more.


We shall see...


Keeping me entertained with the shape options talk here at least.
All this chatter about the boards being different concaves and whatnot from China made me pull the plug on an unnecessary extended Black Friday purchase.

It’s the great Covid US toilet paper rush all over again. 

*as for shape talk… how far back is the conversation about improper deck storage that warps the concave? Let’s really set the madness off. ;D
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 03, 2023, 10:06:22 AM
I would love to ride the DLX 8.25 more if it actually was 8.25, not close to 8.38.

I often see this claim made, and I will never understand it. I religiously ride the 8.25. I've measured every one I've had. They are all 8.25. None have been closer to 8.38. I just took this video of my current one. Dead-on 8.25.

https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ (https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on December 03, 2023, 10:47:08 AM
I skated an 8.5 Heroin (all over eyeballs graphic) and it kinda looked like the pointy nose Baker that visually looks wrong to me, except it felt/looked slightly fuller when actually compared to Baker 8.5 that did have that classic pointy nose.

I did enjoy that Heroin. I love Baker, always have, but I haven't loved their shapes since 2008 once I started to find my taste in shapes (medium concave, slightly full nose, slightly tapered tail - Black Label/Polar/Primitive/The Killing Floor/etc.) That's because Baker's standard shapes seem to be that awkwardly pointy nose one :(

Do any DLX brands use that Baker mold from BBS or is that exclusive to Baker (and maybe Deathwish?) with that super tapered pointy nose?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 03, 2023, 12:10:54 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/Yd23HXt/IMG-2394.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Yd23HXt)

(https://i.ibb.co/dLc0wqS/IMG-2395.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dLc0wqS)
Just look at this anal suppository. It’s beautiful.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 03, 2023, 12:14:24 PM
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I would love to ride the DLX 8.25 more if it actually was 8.25, not close to 8.38.
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I often see this claim made, and I will never understand it. I religiously ride the 8.25. I've measured every one I've had. They are all 8.25. None have been closer to 8.38. I just took this video of my current one. Dead-on 8.25.

https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ (https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ)

I'll try to get a pic of the one in my garage later but it's dead on 8.3ish. All the ones I've measured have been.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 03, 2023, 12:15:21 PM
I skated an 8.5 Heroin (all over eyeballs graphic) and it kinda looked like the pointy nose Baker that visually looks wrong to me, except it felt/looked slightly fuller when actually compared to Baker 8.5 that did have that classic pointy nose.

I did enjoy that Heroin. I love Baker, always have, but I haven't loved their shapes since 2008 once I started to find my taste in shapes (medium concave, slightly full nose, slightly tapered tail - Black Label/Polar/Primitive/The Killing Floor/etc.) That's because Baker's standard shapes seem to be that awkwardly pointy nose one :(

Do any DLX brands use that Baker mold from BBS or is that exclusive to Baker (and maybe Deathwish?) with that super tapered pointy nose?

Not DLX but all the Limo boards are very pointy. The closest DLX might be the 8.5 or 8.38 but neither are quite as dramatic.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 03, 2023, 10:51:07 PM
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I would love to ride the DLX 8.25 more if it actually was 8.25, not close to 8.38.
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I often see this claim made, and I will never understand it. I religiously ride the 8.25. I've measured every one I've had. They are all 8.25. None have been closer to 8.38. I just took this video of my current one. Dead-on 8.25.

https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ (https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ)
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I'll try to get a pic of the one in my garage later but it's dead on 8.3ish. All the ones I've measured have been.


Goodness this is NOT going to turn into a measuring comp, so come on guys, whose is bigger?!?!?


Really though, that looks like almost 1/16th more than 8 and a quarter from the video too, eg 8 and 5/16ths or even 9/32 which sounds ridiculous, but I am not that worried any which way.


With the mm / cm measurement, it comes out at a touch over 210 mm, even 211 which is a touch more than 8.25


8.25 = 20.955 cms

8.26772 = 21 cms

8.307087 = 21.1 cms



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on December 03, 2023, 11:12:09 PM
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I would love to ride the DLX 8.25 more if it actually was 8.25, not close to 8.38.
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I often see this claim made, and I will never understand it. I religiously ride the 8.25. I've measured every one I've had. They are all 8.25. None have been closer to 8.38. I just took this video of my current one. Dead-on 8.25.

https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ (https://imgur.com/a/ZrQjiJQ)

You'd understand it if the deck you measured were close to 8.38, as many of mine have been. Glad that you've been lucky with the dims.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 03, 2023, 11:21:39 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/Yd23HXt/IMG-2394.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Yd23HXt)

(https://i.ibb.co/dLc0wqS/IMG-2395.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dLc0wqS)
Just look at this anal suppository. It’s beautiful.

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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 04, 2023, 03:01:04 AM
I skated an 8.5 Heroin (all over eyeballs graphic) and it kinda looked like the pointy nose Baker that visually looks wrong to me, except it felt/looked slightly fuller when actually compared to Baker 8.5 that did have that classic pointy nose.

I did enjoy that Heroin. I love Baker, always have, but I haven't loved their shapes since 2008 once I started to find my taste in shapes (medium concave, slightly full nose, slightly tapered tail - Black Label/Polar/Primitive/The Killing Floor/etc.) That's because Baker's standard shapes seem to be that awkwardly pointy nose one :(

Do any DLX brands use that Baker mold from BBS or is that exclusive to Baker (and maybe Deathwish?) with that super tapered pointy nose?


I could never say who used it first, but the 8.38 is the common shape through all those brands - Baker Boys dist, DLX, Kayo, etc with the same concaves too - had way too many of them, so some are more mellow and others are more steep, but they all seem like they are the same molds.

Other shapes all seem different though, but the 8.5 you talk about is a good one and common throughout BBS / Generator as well, well rounded and not pointy like the Baker 8.475 or 8.38 shape, but DLX 8.5 with 14.38 wb is a bit more pointy too, with a few people saying they didn't like it, although I had a lot of them a while back and they skated well.

I made the decision to stick with 14.5 wb boards though, so that BBS 8.5 along with the DLX 8.38 seem to be the two I usually go with.  The 8.5 for the more burly stuff and the 8.38 for the more nimble stuff.

Said that quite often before so sorry for going on about it over and over.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 04, 2023, 05:56:45 AM


I made the decision to stick with 14.5 wb boards though, so that BBS 8.5 along with the DLX 8.38 seem to be the two I usually go with.  The 8.5 for the more burly stuff and the 8.38 for the more nimble stuff.

Said that quite often before so sorry for going on about it over and over.
Holy shit I haven’t seen or heard anyone use the term “burly” in two decades.

You just made my day. \m/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 04, 2023, 03:05:57 PM
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I made the decision to stick with 14.5 wb boards though, so that BBS 8.5 along with the DLX 8.38 seem to be the two I usually go with.  The 8.5 for the more burly stuff and the 8.38 for the more nimble stuff.

Said that quite often before so sorry for going on about it over and over.
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Holy shit I haven’t seen or heard anyone use the term “burly” in two decades.

You just made my day. \m/


HAhahah yeah wow, sometimes I look back and think what was going on - up late and not enough sleep or whatever.

Any which way, the 8.5 size do give me a bit more than the 8.38 boards do in terms of length of tail and overall feel, even though there are minimal differences, so I guess the shape reference stands.

Meaning =  large and strong; heavily built.


What does Burly mean in slang?
(slang) Originating from surfer culture and/or Southern California. An expressive term to mean something is of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both.



* Also sorry for being a bit neurotic in this thread.  Getting weird about board sizes is not really something that bothers me, but I might have annoyed others with specifics of some sizes / shapes or whatever.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 04, 2023, 03:53:28 PM
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I made the decision to stick with 14.5 wb boards though, so that BBS 8.5 along with the DLX 8.38 seem to be the two I usually go with.  The 8.5 for the more burly stuff and the 8.38 for the more nimble stuff.

Said that quite often before so sorry for going on about it over and over.
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Holy shit I haven’t seen or heard anyone use the term “burly” in two decades.

You just made my day. \m/
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HAhahah yeah wow, sometimes I look back and think what was going on - up late and not enough sleep or whatever.

Any which way, the 8.5 size do give me a bit more than the 8.38 boards do in terms of length of tail and overall feel, even though there are minimal differences, so I guess the shape reference stands.

Meaning =  large and strong; heavily built.


What does Burly mean in slang?
(slang) Originating from surfer culture and/or Southern California. An expressive term to mean something is of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both.



* Also sorry for being a bit neurotic in this thread.  Getting weird about board sizes is not really something that bothers me, but I might have annoyed others with specifics of some sizes / shapes or whatever.
We would have arguments about pros.

“He’s burly”
“He’s tech”
“You can’t be burly AND tech… you have to choose”
“Pros that are burly are not tech, and vice versa”
“I’m more burly, and you’re more tech”

lol, kind of embarrassing but there you go growing up in a small town in the south. Very far from California.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PeteP on December 08, 2023, 01:35:05 AM
Just got the AH Joe Buffalo deck labelled as 8.5x31.8x14.25 (made in Mexico).
I can confirm the width is off, narrower than my previous dgk 8.38x32.25x14.5.
The length is spot on, the wheelbase is a hair shorter.
To my surprise both decks taper the same amount (width measured over the bolts closer to the tail) and kicks are the same length (I guess thats due to the shorter wb on the 8.5. I measured them from the bolt holes to the tip). Both decks have nice round kicks, not too pointy, although I remember somebody here stated that the 8.5 has a smaller and pointier tail.

Im pretty tall and my previous 4 decks were all 8.38x32.25x14.5 and that shape has treated me well. The only reason I got the shorter 8.5 this time is that all 8.38s available in my area have awful graphics and bottom/top plys colors. Hope that it won’t be too short for my liking. Enough of this nerdy stuff and madness… Maybe someone will find this rant helpful. Here are the measurements for both shapes:
8.38 x 32.25 x 14.5:
8.45 x 32.16 x 14.5

8.5 x 31.8 x 14.25:
8.38 x 31.8 x 14.2
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on December 08, 2023, 05:07:57 AM
If I measure absolute edge to absolute edge, my 8.38 (both of them) are close to 8.5.
If I measure only the top ply where my feet are touching, they are a hair wider than 8-3/8” (8.375”)

So, 8.38 seems about right if you measure the stepping surface.

Is that how you all measure?

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: moonordie on December 08, 2023, 07:11:01 AM
Saw an 8.5 PP eagle made in Mexico. Wonder if it would be shitty since PP bit Mexico.....?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 08, 2023, 08:34:53 AM
If I measure absolute edge to absolute edge, my 8.38 (both of them) are close to 8.5.
If I measure only the top ply where my feet are touching, they are a hair wider than 8-3/8” (8.375”)

So, 8.38 seems about right if you measure the stepping surface.


Edge to edge with a nice woodworking square is always 8.38 for that deck. I was at a shop last week and compared for shits and giggles and it is dead even with the standard 8.38 as well. I think it's pretty well documented in this thread somewhere (with pics), but I've had friends that have skated them almost exclusively for yeaaaars and their measurements agree.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 08, 2023, 02:12:02 PM
Saw an 8.5 PP eagle made in Mexico. Wonder if it would be shitty since PP bit Mexico.....?


They are still BBS, but price point quality, so for someone who doesn't snap boards easily, it should hold up fine, but for someone who goes through boards, I would not really recommend it.

I had quite a few of them, still do actually, just to see what they were like and they hold up fine for me, but others haven't lasted a session for some people.



Just got the AH Joe Buffalo deck labelled as 8.5x31.8x14.25 (made in Mexico).
I can confirm the width is off, narrower than my previous dgk 8.38x32.25x14.5.
The length is spot on, the wheelbase is a hair shorter.
To my surprise both decks taper the same amount (width measured over the bolts closer to the tail) and kicks are the same length (I guess thats due to the shorter wb on the 8.5. I measured them from the bolt holes to the tip). Both decks have nice round kicks, not too pointy, although I remember somebody here stated that the 8.5 has a smaller and pointier tail.

Im pretty tall and my previous 4 decks were all 8.38x32.25x14.5 and that shape has treated me well. The only reason I got the shorter 8.5 this time is that all 8.38s available in my area have awful graphics and bottom/top plys colors. Hope that it won’t be too short for my liking. Enough of this nerdy stuff and madness… Maybe someone will find this rant helpful. Here are the measurements for both shapes:
8.38 x 32.25 x 14.5:
8.45 x 32.16 x 14.5

8.5 x 31.8 x 14.25:
8.38 x 31.8 x 14.2

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If I measure absolute edge to absolute edge, my 8.38 (both of them) are close to 8.5.
If I measure only the top ply where my feet are touching, they are a hair wider than 8-3/8” (8.375”)

So, 8.38 seems about right if you measure the stepping surface.

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Edge to edge with a nice woodworking square is always 8.38 for that deck. I was at a shop last week and compared for shits and giggles and it is dead even with the standard 8.38 as well. I think it's pretty well documented in this thread somewhere (with pics), but I've had friends that have skated them almost exclusively for yeaaaars and their measurements agree.


Yes, same here.

Blue eagle board is not as wide as the advertised 8.5

Green eagle board is wider than the advertised 8.38


Other shapes as per older posts.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 08, 2023, 05:17:51 PM

Yes, same here.

Blue eagle board is not as wide as the advertised 8.5

Green eagle board is wider than the advertised 8.38


Yes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: moonordie on December 08, 2023, 11:33:53 PM
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Saw an 8.5 PP eagle made in Mexico. Wonder if it would be shitty since PP bit Mexico.....?
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They are still BBS, but price point quality, so for someone who doesn't snap boards easily, it should hold up fine, but for someone who goes through boards, I would not really recommend it.

I had quite a few of them, still do actually, just to see what they were like and they hold up fine for me, but others haven't lasted a session for some people.



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Just got the AH Joe Buffalo deck labelled as 8.5x31.8x14.25 (made in Mexico).
I can confirm the width is off, narrower than my previous dgk 8.38x32.25x14.5.
The length is spot on, the wheelbase is a hair shorter.
To my surprise both decks taper the same amount (width measured over the bolts closer to the tail) and kicks are the same length (I guess thats due to the shorter wb on the 8.5. I measured them from the bolt holes to the tip). Both decks have nice round kicks, not too pointy, although I remember somebody here stated that the 8.5 has a smaller and pointier tail.

Im pretty tall and my previous 4 decks were all 8.38x32.25x14.5 and that shape has treated me well. The only reason I got the shorter 8.5 this time is that all 8.38s available in my area have awful graphics and bottom/top plys colors. Hope that it won’t be too short for my liking. Enough of this nerdy stuff and madness… Maybe someone will find this rant helpful. Here are the measurements for both shapes:
8.38 x 32.25 x 14.5:
8.45 x 32.16 x 14.5

8.5 x 31.8 x 14.25:
8.38 x 31.8 x 14.2
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If I measure absolute edge to absolute edge, my 8.38 (both of them) are close to 8.5.
If I measure only the top ply where my feet are touching, they are a hair wider than 8-3/8” (8.375”)

So, 8.38 seems about right if you measure the stepping surface.

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Edge to edge with a nice woodworking square is always 8.38 for that deck. I was at a shop last week and compared for shits and giggles and it is dead even with the standard 8.38 as well. I think it's pretty well documented in this thread somewhere (with pics), but I've had friends that have skated them almost exclusively for yeaaaars and their measurements agree.
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Yes, same here.

Blue eagle board is not as wide as the advertised 8.5

Green eagle board is wider than the advertised 8.38


Other shapes as per older posts.
Gnar to you sir. Is been ages since I snapped a board and price is tempting + is a homie shop so I might try. Thx.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 11, 2023, 04:08:16 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/fvrcpG2/IMG-4618.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fvrcpG2)Anyone have irl measurements for the 8.5 Grant Taylor Pigeon Vision deck?
Mainly interested in:
Actual width and width at the front truck
Tail length
Actual wheelbase
I have one on the way and typically prefer 8.25
I skated the 8.4 /14.25 and enjoyed it though it did feel a bit long.
If this one measures a tad under 8.5 and really does have that 14” wheelbase it might just be perfect.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 12, 2023, 12:07:31 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/fvrcpG2/IMG-4618.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fvrcpG2)Anyone have irl measurements for the 8.5 Grant Taylor Pigeon Vision deck?
Mainly interested in:
Actual width and width at the front truck
Tail length
Actual wheelbase
I have one on the way and typically prefer 8.25
I skated the 8.4 /14.25 and enjoyed it though it did feel a bit long.
If this one measures a tad under 8.5 and really does have that 14” wheelbase it might just be perfect.


At least if you are in USA it is the shorter one from BBS, not the China one on a regular 8.5 shape.


I looked it up and found one out of stock on Tactics, but the listing still has the measurements:


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/taylor-pigeon-vision-85-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.5
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.0
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.56



It was said to be the same shape as the Curb Crusher from a few drops back, 8.5 with 14 wb and 31.7 or so length, in case anyone had one of those to check what they thought of it too.

Pretty sure I had seen a few around.



The specific pic, current series "Curb Crushers" white one is 8.75 wide:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-05.jpg



Might not be helpful, but I think others have said the board was quite steep compared to other ones.


The Anti Hero Curb Crusher 8.5” with a 14” wheelbase. I wanted to see if I would like a shorter wheelbase, see if the pop really felt lighter and easier. I rode it a few times, but it just felt too cramped and unstable. Also, the shorter nose and tail  and relatively high concave weren’t for me.



@sbr  got one for his son, post here:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4111192#msg4111192

And here:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4122076#msg4122076
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 12, 2023, 03:04:08 AM
@Mbrimson88 appreciate the detailed reply. I did find the inactive sku on tactics and they tend to be more accurate than others on measurements but sometimes not so I wasn’t sure. Thanks for finding those posts. I used the ol’ search bar but nothing came up for me ( maybe too wordy in my search). I’m realizing I also should have included that I’m in the US. So many factors for variations! I’ll just be patient and post my results for others upon arrival.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 12, 2023, 03:43:02 PM
@Mbrimson88 appreciate the detailed reply. I did find the inactive sku on tactics and they tend to be more accurate than others on measurements but sometimes not so I wasn’t sure. Thanks for finding those posts. I used the ol’ search bar but nothing came up for me ( maybe too wordy in my search). I’m realizing I also should have included that I’m in the US. So many factors for variations! I’ll just be patient and post my results for others upon arrival.


For sure!

Re measurements - You never quite know sometimes - even just looking up the Curb Crusher, I saw one listing from another site which had 14.75 wb, but still the 31.7 length so I knew that one was wrong.

Re Slap search - It is a funny thing sometimes, but as you said, key words, sometimes too many words, or even just sometimes the search fails to load I seem to see a bit, but that might be connectivity issues on my end.


I saw from your other posts, USA - Cone wheels, etc so I thought at least you were going to be getting the BBS shape there too.  Only because not quite everything is up and running for the China boards, that they don't have the shorter shapes, as per Lew Farrell back on page 76 but as you said, just wait and see when it gets there.




Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 13, 2023, 04:51:52 PM
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(https://i.ibb.co/fvrcpG2/IMG-4618.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fvrcpG2)Anyone have irl measurements for the 8.5 Grant Taylor Pigeon Vision deck?
Mainly interested in:
Actual width and width at the front truck
Tail length
Actual wheelbase
I have one on the way and typically prefer 8.25
I skated the 8.4 /14.25 and enjoyed it though it did feel a bit long.
If this one measures a tad under 8.5 and really does have that 14” wheelbase it might just be perfect.
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At least if you are in USA it is the shorter one from BBS, not the China one on a regular 8.5 shape.


I looked it up and found one out of stock on Tactics, but the listing still has the measurements:


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/taylor-pigeon-vision-85-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.5
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.0
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.56



It was said to be the same shape as the Curb Crusher from a few drops back, 8.5 with 14 wb and 31.7 or so length, in case anyone had one of those to check what they thought of it too.

Pretty sure I had seen a few around.



The specific pic, current series "Curb Crushers" white one is 8.75 wide:

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring22/ah-2022-spring2-catalog-05.jpg



Might not be helpful, but I think others have said the board was quite steep compared to other ones.


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The Anti Hero Curb Crusher 8.5” with a 14” wheelbase. I wanted to see if I would like a shorter wheelbase, see if the pop really felt lighter and easier. I rode it a few times, but it just felt too cramped and unstable. Also, the shorter nose and tail  and relatively high concave weren’t for me.
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@sbr  got one for his son, post here:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4111192#msg4111192

And here:

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4122076#msg4122076

Came in today and the Tactics measurements are pretty accurate.
Width is 8.5 in the middle but a hair larger at the front truck around 8.6
Wheelbase is just under 14” ( around 13.8 )
All other measurements are correct.
I got a IV in the stack so nice and mellow.
Again, Mexico for me being in the US.
I’ll post a pic in the setup thread once I get a chance to get everything together.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cesarr4e on December 15, 2023, 12:05:04 PM
Guys, I know that this might have been discussed before, but with the recent woodshop changes at DLX, I'm looking for alternatives. I exclusively ride the dreamer shape: 8.38 / 32.25 / 14.5. I live in Spain, so I know that the majority of DLX boards will be china pressed from now on here. Can you guys tell me which BBS pressed brands have this shape. I know that Baker have some, but do you guys have any other suggestions?

Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 15, 2023, 02:07:28 PM
Guys, I know that this might have been discussed before, but with the recent woodshop changes at DLX, I'm looking for alternatives. I exclusively ride the dreamer shape: 8.38 / 32.25 / 14.5. I live in Spain, so I know that the majority of DLX boards will be china pressed from now on here. Can you guys tell me which BBS pressed brands have this shape. I know that Baker have some, but do you guys have any other suggestions?

Thanks!



Sure can.

This is the board I have skated a lot of, so as per past posts, that exact same size is also used for current boards from DGK, Baker, Deathwish, with boards from Birdhouse, Element, Heroin also being those same dimensions on BBS wood, but you might want to check them before buying, just in case the shape has changed or the woodshop has changed, as per some I have seen and skated.  Even DGK come to think of it, which some people had China boards there too.

At least the Baker Boys Dist boards were all BBS, but some places round the world might have started to get other boards.


There were more but right this minute I can't think of any others that really stand out.  The main 8.38 board that most other companies use from BBS is a shorter 14.38 wb with 32 length, so although not too different, it does feel a bit smaller overall, when compared to the usual DLX Dreamer and others as per list above.


I have only read the info on here in this thread and the DLX to China thread, but it seems like people don't find them too different, so maybe even just check them out when they come in and see how you go.  Funny I say that, because I am the biggest stickler for things I am used to and you could say I am a bit unsure how I feel about the other boards, but people who have them say they are good and feel like decent boards, so I am hoping I get to try one soon enough and go from there.





Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kaydubbb on December 17, 2023, 07:21:26 PM
This deck is an old Real 8.18 low pro, loved the shape and haven't ridden a DLX board in a while, are they still making shapes like this? If not, what brands are doing the pointier tapered shapes?

https://imgur.com/Ax41Wdg

Imgur link because slap won't let me post a pic for some reason, hope it's not too much of a pain in the ass.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: moonordie on December 17, 2023, 11:43:33 PM
Baker is pretty nose pointy depending on the size
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 18, 2023, 02:15:29 AM
This deck is an old Real 8.18 low pro, loved the shape and haven't ridden a DLX board in a while, are they still making shapes like this? If not, what brands are doing the pointier tapered shapes?

Imgur link because slap won't let me post a pic for some reason, hope it's not too much of a pain in the ass.



So there are still a lot of shapes that have been around for a while, but they don't make the specific Low Pro concave / construction boards anymore.

For starters, you will not want any Full or Full SE type boards as they are a little more rounded.

Most of the other normal shapes have pretty normal kicks, which are very much like that old 8.18 board, same as boards I have exactly like that one from back in the day.

Really depends on the size or dimensions you are after, but going by that 8.18 board that was 31.8 with 14.38 wb, the closest from DLX now is the 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb, which is the same as the AH black eagle, but they have quite a number of other DLX boards on that shape.  Some listings will have it as 8.125 and others as 8.12 so you might need to check around - still the same shape though.

If you want smaller, the 8.06 is a good one, maybe not the usual 8.25 but then the 8.4 or 8.38 boards are still fairly pointy too.


As far as other brands, Baker does have the 8.125 x 31.5 with 14.25 wb, from the baker site listing of board shapes / sizes, but it is shorter than the DLX board.

https://bakerskateboards.com/pages/board-construction

https://www.tactics.com/baker/zach-barbed-wire-8125-skateboard-deck


As far as other BBS wood boards, similar to DLX, Baker, etc there are quite a few.  The Passport 8.125, Polar 8.125 and others are the same as the AH black eagle too.


https://www.tactics.com/polar-skate-co/brady-news-paper-8125-skateboard-deck/yellow



I am basing everything on you still riding as close to that size, so if you are on different or other sizes now, that would help.

Here is a top pic of the DLX 8.12 / 8.125 board, Krooked, but same as the AH black eagle board anyway:


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-812-skateboard-deck


(https://www.tactics.com/a/eal8/1b/krooked-team-style-812-skateboard-deck-top.webp)



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on December 18, 2023, 02:48:00 AM
The Polar (BBS, not DLX of course, but still) 8.125 / 32 / 14.25 shape is awesome. And it's pretty similar shape-wise to the pic Kaydubb posted.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 18, 2023, 05:57:04 AM
I hate that they changed the 8.5 true fit from 31.375 to 31.75.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LebowskisRug on December 18, 2023, 10:04:28 AM
That 8.18 looks a lot like the current 8.125 black eagle or the Sci Fi Fantasy 8.25 shape they've done recently. Frog's new 8.25 is the same as the Sci-Fi too
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kaydubbb on December 18, 2023, 01:54:14 PM
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This deck is an old Real 8.18 low pro, loved the shape and haven't ridden a DLX board in a while, are they still making shapes like this? If not, what brands are doing the pointier tapered shapes?

Imgur link because slap won't let me post a pic for some reason, hope it's not too much of a pain in the ass.
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So there are still a lot of shapes that have been around for a while, but they don't make the specific Low Pro concave / construction boards anymore.

For starters, you will not want any Full or Full SE type boards as they are a little more rounded.

Most of the other normal shapes have pretty normal kicks, which are very much like that old 8.18 board, same as boards I have exactly like that one from back in the day.

Really depends on the size or dimensions you are after, but going by that 8.18 board that was 31.8 with 14.38 wb, the closest from DLX now is the 8.125 x 32 with 14.25 wb, which is the same as the AH black eagle, but they have quite a number of other DLX boards on that shape.  Some listings will have it as 8.125 and others as 8.12 so you might need to check around - still the same shape though.

If you want smaller, the 8.06 is a good one, maybe not the usual 8.25 but then the 8.4 or 8.38 boards are still fairly pointy too.


As far as other brands, Baker does have the 8.125 x 31.5 with 14.25 wb, from the baker site listing of board shapes / sizes, but it is shorter than the DLX board.

https://bakerskateboards.com/pages/board-construction

https://www.tactics.com/baker/zach-barbed-wire-8125-skateboard-deck


As far as other BBS wood boards, similar to DLX, Baker, etc there are quite a few.  The Passport 8.125, Polar 8.125 and others are the same as the AH black eagle too.


https://www.tactics.com/polar-skate-co/brady-news-paper-8125-skateboard-deck/yellow



I am basing everything on you still riding as close to that size, so if you are on different or other sizes now, that would help.

Here is a top pic of the DLX 8.12 / 8.125 board, Krooked, but same as the AH black eagle board anyway:


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/team-style-812-skateboard-deck


(https://www.tactics.com/a/eal8/1b/krooked-team-style-812-skateboard-deck-top.webp)

Cheers for the info man, I recently decided to get back into skating cos my 7 year old is showing an interest, recently picked up the quasi 8.625 that I was walking to you about that gap between trucks and deck, but it just feels too big. Jumped back on my old smaller boards and it just felt right. Then I dug out this old low pro and remembered how much I loved it. Would probably want something similar in dims and shape now except in maybe 8.25ish.

Side note, is your store online? If so, I'd love to check it out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cesarr4e on December 18, 2023, 02:01:01 PM
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Guys, I know that this might have been discussed before, but with the recent woodshop changes at DLX, I'm looking for alternatives. I exclusively ride the dreamer shape: 8.38 / 32.25 / 14.5. I live in Spain, so I know that the majority of DLX boards will be china pressed from now on here. Can you guys tell me which BBS pressed brands have this shape. I know that Baker have some, but do you guys have any other suggestions?

Thanks!
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Sure can.

This is the board I have skated a lot of, so as per past posts, that exact same size is also used for current boards from DGK, Baker, Deathwish, with boards from Birdhouse, Element, Heroin also being those same dimensions on BBS wood, but you might want to check them before buying, just in case the shape has changed or the woodshop has changed, as per some I have seen and skated.  Even DGK come to think of it, which some people had China boards there too.

At least the Baker Boys Dist boards were all BBS, but some places round the world might have started to get other boards.


There were more but right this minute I can't think of any others that really stand out.  The main 8.38 board that most other companies use from BBS is a shorter 14.38 wb with 32 length, so although not too different, it does feel a bit smaller overall, when compared to the usual DLX Dreamer and others as per list above.


I have only read the info on here in this thread and the DLX to China thread, but it seems like people don't find them too different, so maybe even just check them out when they come in and see how you go.  Funny I say that, because I am the biggest stickler for things I am used to and you could say I am a bit unsure how I feel about the other boards, but people who have them say they are good and feel like decent boards, so I am hoping I get to try one soon enough and go from there.

Hey Mr Brimson!! Thank you very much for your detailed response!! I did not know about DGK using that same shape. I'll look that up! And yes, I imagine that the new DLX china boards might not be that different, but, tbh, I just like to ride the same wood and woodshop I've been riding for the past two years, so I think I'll pass on that and will stick to the dreamer bbs shape. I'll definetily check Baker and Deathwish, even tho they are more expensive, I just want to feel at home when I'm skating. For now I'll be stacking bbs dreamers that I can find online xd.

Greetings from Spain!!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 18, 2023, 02:47:52 PM
I hate that they changed the 8.5 true fit from 31.375 to 31.75.


I never noticed that.  Do you have one and measured it, or somewhere has it listed as longer?


Looking back at the first info, it is 31.35 and the latest catalog from AH (Summer) and current Real (Fall) has it at 31.35 so has it changed somewhere else?  Maybe a misprint somewhere, eg 31.35 could be seen as 31.75 if someone put in measurements incorrectly on a shop site.


There is a Krooked board on Tactics with the old measurements at the moment:


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/flowers-emboss-85-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/orange

SIZE   8.5
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.35
WHEELBASE (IN):   13.75
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.56



I wonder if the other shapes and sizes have slightly different dimensions, eg I did see the Manderson was changed to the Tru Fit dimensions for one run, but is now back on the normal size it was when it first came out, 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

Curious to hear more info.


(https://f.btwcdn.com/store-9693/product/457fc283-4284-3376-0234-645c8db1c167.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 18, 2023, 02:53:55 PM

Cheers for the info man, I recently decided to get back into skating cos my 7 year old is showing an interest, recently picked up the quasi 8.625 that I was walking to you about that gap between trucks and deck, but it just feels too big. Jumped back on my old smaller boards and it just felt right. Then I dug out this old low pro and remembered how much I loved it. Would probably want something similar in dims and shape now except in maybe 8.25ish.

Side note, is your store online? If so, I'd love to check it out.


Easy.

I am in Brisbane, Australia and although I have worked for various shops and places, right now I help out with an indoor skatepark and volunteer type deal, which also has a skate shop associated with it, so no online presence, only for people I know / who come in to skate there really.

There are a million awesome shops out there though, even here locally, as well as all over, but I like to get on here and help out as well - keeps me busy and happy, you could say.


Most of the 8.25 boards from other BBS brands are more pointy, have shorter shapes and wheelbases which might be well suited to what you want, or even other brands on different woodshops, so I guess being able to go in somewhere and stand on boards or at least look at them should help a whole lot, way more so than trying to figure stuff out and order online.

Most 8.25 boards are about 14.25 or so for wheelbase and although some are over 32 long, most are just under, eg 31.8 or so is fairly common.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 18, 2023, 03:02:01 PM
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I hate that they changed the 8.5 true fit from 31.375 to 31.75.
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I never noticed that.  Do you have one and measured it, or somewhere has it listed as longer?

Looking back at the first info, it is 31.35 and the latest catalog from AH (Summer) and current Real (Fall) has it at 31.35 so has it changed somewhere else?  Maybe a misprint somewhere, eg 31.35 could be seen as 31.75 if someone put in measurements incorrectly on a shop site.


There is a Krooked board on Tactics with the old measurements at the moment:


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/flowers-emboss-85-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/orange

SIZE   8.5
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.35
WHEELBASE (IN):   13.75
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.56



I wonder if the other shapes and sizes have slightly different dimensions, eg I did see the Manderson was changed to the Tru Fit dimensions for one run, but is now back on the normal size it was when it first came out, 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

Curious to hear more info.

I had the True Fit Eagle deck and the sticker said 31.375.

I stood on the Grant Taylor Pigeon True Fit deck and the sticker said 31.75.

I hope it’s just a sticker misprint. The Pigeon still did feel shorter.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 18, 2023, 03:07:33 PM
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I hate that they changed the 8.5 true fit from 31.375 to 31.75.
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I never noticed that.  Do you have one and measured it, or somewhere has it listed as longer?

Looking back at the first info, it is 31.35 and the latest catalog from AH (Summer) and current Real (Fall) has it at 31.35 so has it changed somewhere else?  Maybe a misprint somewhere, eg 31.35 could be seen as 31.75 if someone put in measurements incorrectly on a shop site.


There is a Krooked board on Tactics with the old measurements at the moment:


https://www.tactics.com/krooked/flowers-emboss-85-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/orange

SIZE   8.5
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.35
WHEELBASE (IN):   13.75
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.56



I wonder if the other shapes and sizes have slightly different dimensions, eg I did see the Manderson was changed to the Tru Fit dimensions for one run, but is now back on the normal size it was when it first came out, 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb.

Curious to hear more info.
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I had the True Fit Eagle deck and the sticker said 31.375.

I stood on the Grant Taylor Pigeon True Fit deck and the sticker said 31.75.

I hope it’s just a sticker misprint. The Pigeon still did feel shorter.


Got it.

Did the Grant Pigeon board have a "Tru Fit" sticker on it?


I have not seen either ever, I don't know any more than the catalog listings and what people post on here, but I thought the Grant Pigeon was a different shape entirely - a one off shorter board but not an actual Tru Fit shape.

https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall-2023

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/fall23/ah-2023-fall2-catalog-03.jpg)


The last AH board that was the 8.5 Tru Fit was the Daan fried brain board from Summer 23, at least that was in the catalog. First on the left.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer-2023/

(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer23/ah-2023-summer1-catalog-01.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 18, 2023, 03:13:08 PM
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I hate that they changed the 8.5 true fit from 31.375 to 31.75.
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I had the True Fit Eagle deck and the sticker said 31.375.

I stood on the Grant Taylor Pigeon True Fit deck and the sticker said 31.75.

I hope it’s just a sticker misprint. The Pigeon still did feel shorter.


Check up the top of this page, as the Pigeon board with its own dimension sticker and info is definitely different to the Tru Fit boards, as per post and info from @Richard Skidder


* Sorry for so many posts, just easier than adding on to the other one.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 18, 2023, 03:22:56 PM
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I hate that they changed the 8.5 true fit from 31.375 to 31.75.
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I had the True Fit Eagle deck and the sticker said 31.375.

I stood on the Grant Taylor Pigeon True Fit deck and the sticker said 31.75.

I hope it’s just a sticker misprint. The Pigeon still did feel shorter.
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Check up the top of this page, as the Pigeon board with its own dimension sticker and info is definitely different to the Tru Fit boards, as per post and info from @Richard Skidder


* Sorry for so many posts, just easier than adding on to the other one.

Could be it’s the 8.38 and they misprinted the shape on the sticker.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on December 18, 2023, 04:10:56 PM
the true fit 8.5 was never 31.75

the 8.5 shape with 14wb came out with the 8.75/14.25wb
forgot what they call it though
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on December 18, 2023, 04:52:29 PM
the true fit 8.5 was never 31.75

the 8.5 shape with 14wb came out with the 8.75/14.25wb
forgot what they call it though

Shape is called Mis-Registered.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on December 18, 2023, 06:29:23 PM
the true fit 8.5 was never 31.75

the 8.5 shape with 14wb came out with the 8.75/14.25wb
forgot what they call it though
It's called the 8.5 Short, has the orange sticker.
(https://i.imgur.com/VQ65DDY.jpg)
As opposed to the True Fit 8.5 with the foil sticker.
(https://i.imgur.com/NfHKs9a.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 18, 2023, 07:04:09 PM
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the true fit 8.5 was never 31.75

the 8.5 shape with 14wb came out with the 8.75/14.25wb
forgot what they call it though
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It's called the 8.5 Short, has the orange sticker.

As opposed to the True Fit 8.5 with the foil sticker.




So the BBS DLX boards made it to you, or were they pics from websites?


I was going to ask but didn't want to seem too impatient.

If you do have them, how much difference is there between the AH 8.5 Short and the DLX Tru Fit 8.5 boards?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PatrickSkateman on December 18, 2023, 07:21:01 PM
Ah gotcha. Thank God the True Fit 31.375 hasn’t changed.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: LewFarrell on December 18, 2023, 07:38:47 PM
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the true fit 8.5 was never 31.75

the 8.5 shape with 14wb came out with the 8.75/14.25wb
forgot what they call it though
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It's called the 8.5 Short, has the orange sticker.

As opposed to the True Fit 8.5 with the foil sticker.

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So the BBS DLX boards made it to you, or were they pics from websites?


I was going to ask but didn't want to seem too impatient.

If you do have them, how much difference is there between the AH 8.5 Short and the DLX Tru Fit 8.5 boards?

Don’t have them yet, just stole from a shop with good pics! DLX has kept me updated, they are sending them to the Canadian distro then on to me so who knows when they will arrive. Thankfully I have a grip of 8.5 True Fits to hold me over. I've personally never skated the 8.5 Short so I will post how it measures up when I get it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Richard Skidder on December 19, 2023, 06:26:53 AM
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the true fit 8.5 was never 31.75

the 8.5 shape with 14wb came out with the 8.75/14.25wb
forgot what they call it though
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It's called the 8.5 Short, has the orange sticker.

As opposed to the True Fit 8.5 with the foil sticker.

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So the BBS DLX boards made it to you, or were they pics from websites?


I was going to ask but didn't want to seem too impatient.

If you do have them, how much difference is there between the AH 8.5 Short and the DLX Tru Fit 8.5 boards?
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Don’t have them yet, just stole from a shop with good pics! DLX has kept me updated, they are sending them to the Canadian distro then on to me so who knows when they will arrive. Thankfully I have a grip of 8.5 True Fits to hold me over. I've personally never skated the 8.5 Short so I will post how it measures up when I get it.

Another thing to note about the 8.5 short is it tapers towards the tail.
Front truck: 8.6
Dead center: 8.5
Back truck: 8.38

I remeasured the wheelbase now that it’s mounted and I’m getting 14” just like the sticker says.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Coffee on December 22, 2023, 04:29:36 PM
Anyone seen the 8.12x31.3x14 shape they were running a few years ago?  I had a Bobby Worrest Krooked in that shape and it was the best I’ve ever skated. Looks like all the 8.12 shapes for DLX now are 32 long with 14.25 wheelbase.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Kaydubbb on December 22, 2023, 06:01:40 PM
Anyone seen the 8.12x31.3x14 shape they were running a few years ago?  I had a Bobby Worrest Krooked in that shape and it was the best I’ve ever skated. Looks like all the 8.12 shapes for DLX now are 32 long with 14.25 wheelbase.

Primite 8.125 shape is probably closest, 31.625 x 14
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on December 22, 2023, 06:39:04 PM
Anyone seen the 8.12x31.3x14 shape they were running a few years ago?  I had a Bobby Worrest Krooked in that shape and it was the best I’ve ever skated. Looks like all the 8.12 shapes for DLX now are 32 long with 14.25 wheelbase.

The red Real oval 8.12 has those dimensions
(https://i.ibb.co/T24ZBtC/Screenshot-20231222-183638.png)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Coffee on December 23, 2023, 08:48:07 AM
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Anyone seen the 8.12x31.3x14 shape they were running a few years ago?  I had a Bobby Worrest Krooked in that shape and it was the best I’ve ever skated. Looks like all the 8.12 shapes for DLX now are 32 long with 14.25 wheelbase.
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The red Real oval 8.12 has those dimensions
(https://i.ibb.co/T24ZBtC/Screenshot-20231222-183638.png)

Oh shit somehow I missed that on the Real site. Thanks. Also looking into that Primitive shape. My local has one but it’s the GNR collab so it’s $80 for a deck and I’m not about to pay that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cesspool86 on December 26, 2023, 04:12:00 PM
I (https://i.ibb.co/Pr2zJWC/IMG-20231226-190213592.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Pr2zJWC)
(https://i.ibb.co/2nSKv3f/IMG-20231226-190157092.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2nSKv3f)
got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: YMCMB on December 26, 2023, 04:52:37 PM
I (https://i.ibb.co/Pr2zJWC/IMG-20231226-190213592.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Pr2zJWC)
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got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy
It says made in mexico on the sticker in the second pic.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on December 26, 2023, 05:20:45 PM
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(https://i.ibb.co/2nSKv3f/IMG-20231226-190157092.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2nSKv3f)
got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy

Look again. It clearly states “Made in Mexico” on the sticker.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cesspool86 on December 27, 2023, 05:23:03 AM
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I (https://i.ibb.co/Pr2zJWC/IMG-20231226-190213592.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Pr2zJWC)
(https://i.ibb.co/2nSKv3f/IMG-20231226-190157092.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2nSKv3f)
got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy
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Look again. It clearly states “Made in Mexico” on the sticker.

Haha my bad guys! Thanks!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 27, 2023, 05:56:10 PM
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got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy
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Look again. It clearly states “Made in Mexico” on the sticker.
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Haha my bad guys! Thanks!


Those special boards in that single series (new shapes) were from a while back with almost a normal length but shorter wheelbases / longer kicks, three sizes 8.0 8.25 and 8.5 if I recall correctly.

They brought out another run of those same shapes with a longer weird graphic not too long ago.

I just don't have time / access right this minute, nor have I seen any in person, but they were the normal BBS wood, R1 construction / concave and really good boards, from information from others.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Cesspool86 on December 28, 2023, 10:24:43 AM
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I (https://i.ibb.co/Pr2zJWC/IMG-20231226-190213592.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Pr2zJWC)
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got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy
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Look again. It clearly states “Made in Mexico” on the sticker.
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Haha my bad guys! Thanks!
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Those special boards in that single series (new shapes) were from a while back with almost a normal length but shorter wheelbases / longer kicks, three sizes 8.0 8.25 and 8.5 if I recall correctly.

They brought out another run of those same shapes with a longer weird graphic not too long ago.

I just don't have time / access right this minute, nor have I seen any in person, but they were the normal BBS wood, R1 construction / concave and really good boards, from information from others.

Nice good looking out. I think I had the weird graphic one you're talking about (scanner something? The one I had was purple). The other homies enlightened me that I didn't read the top sticker where it clearly says made in Mexico haha.  I think I stopped reading after the skate within your own abilities and was also looking for those cool new holographic bbs stickers they put on stuff recently.  But now that I think about it does dlx stuff have that holographic bbs sticker? In any effect if I had read the sticker my question would have been answered about where it came from.  Thanks to all of you for helping a brother out.  While we are here, this board is the "dream shape" which it seems is a bit longer than the "true fit".  Do y'all know any other obvious differences? I think I like thile dream shape better than the true fit...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on December 31, 2023, 06:19:46 PM
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got this real tropical dream from orchard skate shop and there's no top stamp and no made in Mexico sticker.  Also I had this graphic a few times maybe two years ago?  Is this a Chinese made board? Not bummed if it is. Feels crispy
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Look again. It clearly states “Made in Mexico” on the sticker.
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Haha my bad guys! Thanks!
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Those special boards in that single series (new shapes) were from a while back with almost a normal length but shorter wheelbases / longer kicks, three sizes 8.0 8.25 and 8.5 if I recall correctly.

They brought out another run of those same shapes with a longer weird graphic not too long ago.

I just don't have time / access right this minute, nor have I seen any in person, but they were the normal BBS wood, R1 construction / concave and really good boards, from information from others.
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Nice good looking out. I think I had the weird graphic one you're talking about (scanner something? The one I had was purple). The other homies enlightened me that I didn't read the top sticker where it clearly says made in Mexico haha.  I think I stopped reading after the skate within your own abilities and was also looking for those cool new holographic bbs stickers they put on stuff recently.  But now that I think about it does dlx stuff have that holographic bbs sticker? In any effect if I had read the sticker my question would have been answered about where it came from.  Thanks to all of you for helping a brother out.  While we are here, this board is the "dream shape" which it seems is a bit longer than the "true fit".  Do y'all know any other obvious differences? I think I like thile dream shape better than the true fit...


Re "Scanner" graphic, yes that is the one.

Also interesting if they had listed those as the Dream shape, as that is the same board out now, 8.25 comix graphic for Ishod which I didn't know was that same board from the floral / tropical and scanner graphic series.

I wonder if they are keeping it over the other sizes - thought there was 8, 8.25 and 8.5 boards, but again I am a bit out of touch right this minute, without regular internet / my usual access.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Micki Free on January 01, 2024, 07:59:24 AM
Looks like Ben D is helping design shapes for real now, per his nine club interview. Itll be interesting to see what they come up with.

https://youtu.be/NV1yRnyohbM?si=vkckjGqO2agqYwks
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 01, 2024, 09:05:07 AM
Weird question, but I'm curious is anyone knows why most of the 8.62/8.625 boards produced out of BBS and PS (regardless of brand) have longer wheelbases than their 8.75 counterparts.

I put this in the DLX thread because I've skated a fair number of their 8.62s and am currently setting up a There 8.62. Just something that I noticed. They feel so wildly different from the 8.5 or 8.75 versions. I assume there are other reasons (taper, shape, etc), but the wheelbase difference—and that it's consistent across BBS and PS 8.62/8.625s stuck out to me.

It also seems like there is only one set of dims for most 8.62/8.625s. At least I haven't seen many variations.
8.62X32.5x14.75. Maybe it's just such an odd width that there isn't much demand and companies can throw in their longer wheelbase board on a model that doesn't interfere with more popular widths like 8.5 and 8.75?

DLX 8.62 - 14.75
DLX 8.75 - 14.5

Quasi PS 8.625 - 14.75
Quasi PS 8.75 - 14.5

Anyway, something to chew on. Maybe I've been chewing too long.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 01, 2024, 02:30:35 PM
Weird question, but I'm curious is anyone knows why most of the 8.62/8.625 boards produced out of BBS and PS (regardless of brand) have longer wheelbases than their 8.75 counterparts.

I put this in the DLX thread because I've skated a fair number of their 8.62s and am currently setting up a There 8.62. Just something that I noticed. They feel so wildly different from the 8.5 or 8.75 versions. I assume there are other reasons (taper, shape, etc), but the wheelbase difference—and that it's consistent across BBS and PS 8.62/8.625s stuck out to me.

It also seems like there is only one set of dims for most 8.62/8.625s. At least I haven't seen many variations.
8.62X32.5x14.75. Maybe it's just such an odd width that there isn't much demand and companies can throw in their longer wheelbase board on a model that doesn't interfere with more popular widths like 8.5 and 8.75?

DLX 8.62 - 14.75
DLX 8.75 - 14.5

Quasi PS 8.625 - 14.75
Quasi PS 8.75 - 14.5

Anyway, something to chew on. Maybe I've been chewing too long.



There was a really good post by someone about this earlier, but I am not about to go looking right this minute.

They offset longer and shorter boards as they go through the widths, so if someone wants a longer board around 8.6 to 8.7 width, they can go with the 8.625.

Standard DLX boards

8.125 shorter wb
8.25 medium
8.28 shorter
8.38 longer wb
8.5 shorter (blue eagle)
8.5 medium
8.6 longer
8.75 medium
9.0 longer

* That is not even close to all the shape options either.


As of more recent shapes, they do also have the Cardiel Hella 8.6 which is shorter, as well as the 8.75 AH short which is only 14.25 wb with 31.8 length as well, but occasionally bring out the 8.5 longer wb 14.75 (a bit rare) and some other ones from a while back.


I have definitely heard some people ask why they can't get a certain other size board in shorter / longer, for which I don't have an answer, but the Tru Fit boards are way shorter, as well as some of the other shapes now coming out, so when is it too much?

Any which way, I think there will always be someone who wants a different size / shape than what is currently out, which is a normal thing, not a problem at all.

Compared to the BBS Generator board shapes, which do gradually go up in width, length and wheelbase, which is a very generic rise, some of the other brands are bringing out shorter boards overall, some longer, some with very distinct shapes and sizes, but I think as the trend in shorter boards and shorter wheelbases continue, there will be others coming out as well, eg a 9 that is way closer to an 8.5 in all other dimensions, rather than the orange eagle with 33+ length and 15 wb.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 01, 2024, 05:24:27 PM
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Weird question, but I'm curious is anyone knows why most of the 8.62/8.625 boards produced out of BBS and PS (regardless of brand) have longer wheelbases than their 8.75 counterparts.

I put this in the DLX thread because I've skated a fair number of their 8.62s and am currently setting up a There 8.62. Just something that I noticed. They feel so wildly different from the 8.5 or 8.75 versions. I assume there are other reasons (taper, shape, etc), but the wheelbase difference—and that it's consistent across BBS and PS 8.62/8.625s stuck out to me.

It also seems like there is only one set of dims for most 8.62/8.625s. At least I haven't seen many variations.
8.62X32.5x14.75. Maybe it's just such an odd width that there isn't much demand and companies can throw in their longer wheelbase board on a model that doesn't interfere with more popular widths like 8.5 and 8.75?

DLX 8.62 - 14.75
DLX 8.75 - 14.5

Quasi PS 8.625 - 14.75
Quasi PS 8.75 - 14.5

Anyway, something to chew on. Maybe I've been chewing too long.
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There was a really good post by someone about this earlier, but I am not about to go looking right this minute.

They offset longer and shorter boards as they go through the widths, so if someone wants a longer board around 8.6 to 8.7 width, they can go with the 8.625.

Standard DLX boards

8.125 shorter wb
8.25 medium
8.28 shorter
8.38 longer wb
8.5 shorter (blue eagle)
8.5 medium
8.6 longer
8.75 medium
9.0 longer

* That is not even close to all the shape options either.


As of more recent shapes, they do also have the Cardiel Hella 8.6 which is shorter, as well as the 8.75 AH short which is only 14.25 wb with 31.8 length as well, but occasionally bring out the 8.5 longer wb 14.75 (a bit rare) and some other ones from a while back.


I have definitely heard some people ask why they can't get a certain other size board in shorter / longer, for which I don't have an answer, but the Tru Fit boards are way shorter, as well as some of the other shapes now coming out, so when is it too much?

Any which way, I think there will always be someone who wants a different size / shape than what is currently out, which is a normal thing, not a problem at all.

Compared to the BBS Generator board shapes, which do gradually go up in width, length and wheelbase, which is a very generic rise, some of the other brands are bringing out shorter boards overall, some longer, some with very distinct shapes and sizes, but I think as the trend in shorter boards and shorter wheelbases continue, there will be others coming out as well, eg a 9 that is way closer to an 8.5 in all other dimensions, rather than the orange eagle with 33+ length and 15 wb.

Thank you! I am always grateful for your detailed responses. I’ve been following this thread for a while since most of the popsicles I ride are DLX (or Quasi) and it’s a lot of fun following all the variations and changes. I do really like the 8.62x32.5x14.75 so hopefully they keep them coming!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 06, 2024, 02:31:09 PM
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Thought this could go here as well.


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The new Ishod series is out, including the 8.75".
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Where?


Tactics has them up.

No pics on the listing, but you don't need a pic when you know it is a twin.


https://www.tactics.com/real/ishod-cat-scratch-875-twin-tail-shape-skateboard-deck


SPECS
SIZE   8.75
LENGTH (IN):   32.61
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.68
NOSE (IN):   6.8
TAIL (IN):   6.8


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 06, 2024, 04:36:51 PM
We haven’t done this in a while, and lots of new-ish DLX shapes out now (e.g. true fits), so…

What is everyone’s favorite (top 3?) DLX shapes?

Mine:
1. 8.25/14.38
2. 8.75/14.62
3. 8.38/14.5
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 06, 2024, 04:58:29 PM
My three favorites:

Huffer shape
8.62/Cream Eagle
Worrest/Ishod 8.3 twin tail
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 06, 2024, 05:04:45 PM
My three favorites:

Huffer shape
8.62/Cream Eagle
Worrest/Ishod 8.3 twin tail

Goof fucking taste. I'd go with the 8.5" twin myself but otherwise... yes.

And the Genius shape with wheels wells for Crusin'

ps. new Huffer is out.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on January 06, 2024, 05:06:43 PM
We haven’t done this in a while, and lots of new-ish DLX shapes out now (e.g. true fits), so…

What is everyone’s favorite (top 3?) DLX shapes?

Mine:
1. 8.25/14.38
2. 8.75/14.62
3. 8.38/14.5
Well. I haven’t tried anything else.

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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: WelcomeToHell on January 06, 2024, 05:18:58 PM
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My three favorites:

Huffer shape
8.62/Cream Eagle
Worrest/Ishod 8.3 twin tail
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Goof fucking taste. I'd go with the 8.5" twin myself but otherwise... yes.

And the Genius shape with wheels wells for Crusin'

ps. new Huffer is out.

I’d gnar if I could!
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on January 06, 2024, 06:46:18 PM
8.28/14.1/31.7
8.06/14.38/31.8
8.12/14.25/32
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on January 08, 2024, 03:10:07 AM
8.28/14.1/31.7
8.06/14.38/31.8
8.12/14.25/32

Seems like the 8.06/14.38 dlx shape is one of the least appreciated shapes out there since it dropped. Surprised to see it on one of these lists   
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on January 08, 2024, 06:22:41 AM
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8.28/14.1/31.7
8.06/14.38/31.8
8.12/14.25/32
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Seems like the 8.06/14.38 dlx shape is one of the least appreciated shapes out there since it dropped. Surprised to see it on one of these lists
You shouldn’t be surprised: 8.06 with that little longer wheelbase than normal 8’s with 14” or 14.25” is awesome.

It’s a great trick board, but you can still comfortably ride transition. I’d still be rocking it if I hadn’t discovered the joys of rolling around on a wider board that hugs my feet like a vicious dominatrix that beats you, but that is also quite warm and compassionate when you get to know her.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 08, 2024, 06:52:08 AM
Seems like the 8.06/14.38 dlx shape is one of the least appreciated shapes out there since it dropped. Surprised to see it on one of these lists

It’s ALWAYS the one you see on-line shops trying to unload for cheap.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swellbowed on January 08, 2024, 07:14:52 AM
My current favorites:

True Fit: 8.5 x 31.35; 13.75" WB
Yinzer shape: 8.55 x 31.62; 14.12" WB
Flyer Slick: 8.75 x x 31.5; 14.25" WB
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 08, 2024, 07:56:00 AM
this thread reminds me to look for a yinzer and an 8.06, flat ones.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on January 08, 2024, 09:27:32 PM
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8.28/14.1/31.7
8.06/14.38/31.8
8.12/14.25/32
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Seems like the 8.06/14.38 dlx shape is one of the least appreciated shapes out there since it dropped. Surprised to see it on one of these lists
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You shouldn’t be surprised: 8.06 with that little longer wheelbase than normal 8’s with 14” or 14.25” is awesome.

It’s a great trick board, but you can still comfortably ride transition. I’d still be rocking it if I hadn’t discovered the joys of rolling around on a wider board that hugs my feet like a vicious dominatrix that beats you, but that is also quite warm and compassionate when you get to know her.
the 8.06/14.38 was my goto for so long, but the 8.28 shape over all feels a bit better for 3 flips and things like that.
sometimes i had to really work for them on the skinnier longer feeling board. plus i wanted to move up to 148's for the height.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 09, 2024, 08:54:42 AM
this thread reminds me to look for a yinzer and an 8.06, flat ones.

Bunch of Yinzers just dropped.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 09, 2024, 08:39:25 PM
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this thread reminds me to look for a yinzer and an 8.06, flat ones.
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Bunch of Yinzers just dropped.

glad they still make it. he was the perfect addition to anti-hero. i thought there was gonna be so much more, but his skating is rad.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: E on January 11, 2024, 09:15:03 AM
Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 11, 2024, 11:28:29 AM
Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?

If you ask this question in the Madness thread, you will unequivocally be told that 14.25 vs. 14.38 is the difference between lightening and a lightning bug. Others, with less proclivity to nuance, will say you'll never notice the difference. Who is correct? That is for you to discover.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on January 11, 2024, 05:58:45 PM
Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
Depends on how sensitive you are to change (i.e. how dialed in your skating is).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 11, 2024, 06:23:51 PM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
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If you ask this question in the Madness thread, you will unequivocally be told that 14.25 vs. 14.38 is the difference between lightening and a lightning bug. Others, with less proclivity to nuance, will say you'll never notice the difference. Who is correct? That is for you to discover.

This.

@e are you talking the regs dlx 8.25 with the 14.3 WB? If so, I'd say the shape of the regs vs the Full SE in 8.25" would give you more pause/trouble than a 0.13wb difference on same shape decks...they are very different shape-wise (and then add the extra WB....) and will skate very differently.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 11, 2024, 07:09:32 PM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
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If you ask this question in the Madness thread, you will unequivocally be told that 14.25 vs. 14.38 is the difference between lightening and a lightning bug. Others, with less proclivity to nuance, will say you'll never notice the difference. Who is correct? That is for you to discover.
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This.

@e are you talking the regs dlx 8.25 with the 14.3 WB? If so, I'd say the shape of the regs vs the Full SE in 8.25" would give you more pause/trouble than a 0.13wb difference on same shape decks...they are very different shape-wise (and then add the extra WB....) and will skate very differently.

^ That. Absolutely that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Democratic Republic Of Mongo on January 11, 2024, 07:14:24 PM
Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?

The 8.25 Baker B2 shape is a close match for a full se.

https://www.tactics.com/baker/hawk-wound-up-825-skateboard-deck

14.25 WB, more round kicks and more concave than standard Baker.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 11, 2024, 10:06:59 PM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
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The 8.25 Baker B2 shape is a close match for a full se.

https://www.tactics.com/baker/hawk-wound-up-825-skateboard-deck

14.25 WB, more round kicks and more concave than standard Baker.

...and 0.25" longer
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Democratic Republic Of Mongo on January 12, 2024, 10:24:37 AM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
[close]

The 8.25 Baker B2 shape is a close match for a full se.

https://www.tactics.com/baker/hawk-wound-up-825-skateboard-deck

14.25 WB, more round kicks and more concave than standard Baker.
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...and 0.25" longer

Look at this size queen over here.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 12, 2024, 10:35:20 AM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
[close]

The 8.25 Baker B2 shape is a close match for a full se.

https://www.tactics.com/baker/hawk-wound-up-825-skateboard-deck

14.25 WB, more round kicks and more concave than standard Baker.
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...and 0.25" longer
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Look at this size queen over here.

King, bitch.

Seriously tho, dude is talking about specific dims, so I gave all the information on the board you recommended, but didn't bother to provide; 1/4" difference in length is def more altering to my skating than 0.13" WB. 32.25" board is moving into big board territory and at 8.25" width, a fucking weird length.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 12, 2024, 02:24:37 PM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
[close]

The 8.25 Baker B2 shape is a close match for a full se.

https://www.tactics.com/baker/hawk-wound-up-825-skateboard-deck

14.25 WB, more round kicks and more concave than standard Baker.
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...and 0.25" longer
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Look at this size queen over here.
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King, bitch.

Seriously tho, dude is talking about specific dims, so I gave all the information on the board you recommended, but didn't bother to provide; 1/4" difference in length is def more altering to my skating than 0.13" WB. 32.25" board is moving into big board territory and at 8.25" width, a fucking weird length.


Those B2 boards did have long kicks, when I compared a couple I got through others.

Could be a good thing for some, or a definite deal breaker for others.


I did think the 8.25 Full SE boards were fairly common, seemed like at least one in every drop, but I guess depending on where you are and what local shops got anything in, you might not be able to find any, or at least any with a nice graphic, as per others who wanted specific shapes but didn't like certain runs.


As to trying the usual 8.25 rather than the 8.25 Full SE, give it a go and see.


* Was this the graphic you were sick of skating, looking back over your previous posts???


This one being the most recent 8.25 Full SE board with the name Abstraction which shows as in stock in a good number of places in USA, example of just one:

https://www.geometricskateshop.com/products/real-mason-abstraction-deck-8-25


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sum-23-d1-04.png)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 12, 2024, 04:01:57 PM
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Been hard to find the FULL SE 8.25 x 14.25 x 32 - would the 14.38 WB from 14.25 mess me up you think?
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The 8.25 Baker B2 shape is a close match for a full se.

https://www.tactics.com/baker/hawk-wound-up-825-skateboard-deck

https://tgmskateboards.com/real-skateboard-deck-busenitz-worldwide-8-25-x-32/

https://www.groundandsea.com/real-silva-abstraction-deck-8-25-skateboard-deck/?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cse&com_cvv=d30042528f072ba8a22b19c81250437cd47a2f30330f0ed03551c4efdaf3409e



14.25 WB, more round kicks and more concave than standard Baker.
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...and 0.25" longer
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Look at this size queen over here.
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King, bitch.

Seriously tho, dude is talking about specific dims, so I gave all the information on the board you recommended, but didn't bother to provide; 1/4" difference in length is def more altering to my skating than 0.13" WB. 32.25" board is moving into big board territory and at 8.25" width, a fucking weird length.
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Those B2 boards did have long kicks, when I compared a couple I got through others.

Could be a good thing for some, or a definite deal breaker for others.


I did think the 8.25 Full SE boards were fairly common, seemed like at least one in every drop, but I guess depending on where you are and what local shops got anything in, you might not be able to find any, or at least any with a nice graphic, as per others who wanted specific shapes but didn't like certain runs.


As to trying the usual 8.25 rather than the 8.25 Full SE, give it a go and see.


* Was this the graphic you were sick of skating, looking back over your previous posts???


This one being the most recent 8.25 Full SE board with the name Abstraction which shows as in stock in a good number of places in USA, example of just one:

https://www.geometricskateshop.com/products/real-mason-abstraction-deck-8-25


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2023/rs-sum-23-d1-04.png)




https://surfshacksouth.com/products/real-ishod-by-natas-ii-deck-8-25

https://tgmskateboards.com/real-skateboard-deck-busenitz-worldwide-8-25-x-32/

https://www.oldskullskateboards.com/real-busenitz-worldwide-skateboard-deck-8-25/

https://www.groundandsea.com/real-silva-abstraction-deck-8-25-skateboard-deck/?utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=cse&com_cvv=d30042528f072ba8a22b19c81250437cd47a2f30330f0ed03551c4efdaf3409e

Def out there if you poke around stateside
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: E on January 17, 2024, 11:13:54 AM
Thank you guys!

Tempted to try the Baker shape but I do think the extra length would throw me off. I think you persuaded me to not try the standard DLX 8.25 shape either.

The "Abstraction" Series is the one I was talking about - dope graphic but I skated two of them in a row. There's also Jack Olson's exclusive for his skate shop but it's kind of expensive: https://www.afterhoursskateshop.com/product/after-hours-x-real-deck/1165?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=37
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 17, 2024, 01:29:32 PM
...I think you persuaded me to not try the standard DLX 8.25 shape either.

It's obviously subjective, but IMHO, the 8.25/14.38 is the best all purpose deck ever made.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 17, 2024, 08:13:37 PM
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...I think you persuaded me to not try the standard DLX 8.25 shape either.
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It's obviously subjective, but IMHO, the 8.25/14.38 is the best all purpose deck ever made.

i regret not getting a gottwig on that shape
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on January 17, 2024, 11:54:34 PM
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...I think you persuaded me to not try the standard DLX 8.25 shape either.
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It's obviously subjective, but IMHO, the 8.25/14.38 is the best all purpose deck ever made.

Having ridden a couple of these recently, I'm starting to feel the same. With a smaller deck I start to feel itchy on bigger transition. Not with this one. And it's maneuverable enough everywhere else, too. But the overall comfort factor is definitely there. No deck can provide for every possible need, but the DLX 8.25/14.38 comes fairly close. Plus the BBS wood feels great. I hope the China ones don't throw me off once they start trickling in.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: swongolianbbq on January 18, 2024, 02:42:31 AM
Blue eagle
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on January 18, 2024, 08:42:27 AM
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...I think you persuaded me to not try the standard DLX 8.25 shape either.
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It's obviously subjective, but IMHO, the 8.25/14.38 is the best all purpose deck ever made.

Let us not say such silly things

It is indubitably incorrect to say that the 8.25 is so.

The 8.38 is far superior in both function and form: A masterclass example of perfect shape.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 18, 2024, 10:53:43 AM
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...I think you persuaded me to not try the standard DLX 8.25 shape either.
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It's obviously subjective, but IMHO, the 8.25/14.38 is the best all purpose deck ever made.
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Let us not say such silly things

It is indubitably incorrect to say that the 8.25 is so.

The 8.38 is far superior in both function and form: A masterclass example of perfect shape.


got one under the bed now, hyped. 8.38, 4. flat. looks highly ideal.

my only 8.5 trucks rn are thunders, so might go with that.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 18, 2024, 03:34:02 PM
I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 18, 2024, 03:52:32 PM
I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class

Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 18, 2024, 05:09:37 PM
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8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.

DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Democratic Republic Of Mongo on January 18, 2024, 05:53:58 PM
Blue eagle

IYKYK. I have one stamped with a IV and I would highly recommend. Flippable but easy to land on. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 18, 2024, 06:40:02 PM
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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...

The counter to DLXs longer WBs is DLXs shorter WBs (true fit). :)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Democratic Republic Of Mongo on January 18, 2024, 08:51:47 PM
Other than the 8.38, 14wb True Fit, the dimensions for True Fits are kinda abnormal.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 18, 2024, 08:54:28 PM
Other than the 8.38, 14wb True Fit, the dimensions for True Fits are kinda abnormal.

Fixed.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 19, 2024, 09:58:42 AM
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8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.




Idk, I used to not be so fussy about width and had plenty of 8.25s in the past, but after setting one up for the first time in a few years it just didn’t feel right. I can hang on an 8.38 but I think that’s my range.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 19, 2024, 11:38:44 AM
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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.
8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...
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The counter to DLXs longer WBs is DLXs shorter WBs (true fit). :)

True, I forgot about them, still, those dims are still a bit...weird - but if they work for folks, the whoo hoo

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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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Idk, I used to not be so fussy about width and had plenty of 8.25s in the past, but after setting one up for the first time in a few years it just didn’t feel right. I can hang on an 8.38 but I think that’s my range.

8.38 is for sure my width, sure I can skate 8.25/8.5..but that 8.25 is just a tiny bit narrow and that 8.5 just a tiny bit too wide...

I miss my first 8.25" SE; I was sent one of the first/early ones in exchange for feedback. It was really an 8.35 x 31.85 with a round full nose, not the shovel full it has now...sort of like a mini dlx 8.5 - so fucking good...as it is, I don't care for either any of their 8.25/8.3 options. The 8.5" x 31.875 x 14.25" is truly their master class.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on January 19, 2024, 12:18:23 PM
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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.
8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...
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The counter to DLXs longer WBs is DLXs shorter WBs (true fit). :)
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True, I forgot about them, still, those dims are still a bit...weird - but if they work for folks, the whoo hoo

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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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Idk, I used to not be so fussy about width and had plenty of 8.25s in the past, but after setting one up for the first time in a few years it just didn’t feel right. I can hang on an 8.38 but I think that’s my range.
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8.38 is for sure my width, sure I can skate 8.25/8.5..but that 8.25 is just a tiny bit narrow and that 8.5 just a tiny bit too wide...

I miss my first 8.25" SE; I was sent one of the first/early ones in exchange for feedback. It was really an 8.35 x 31.85 with a round full nose, not the shovel full it has now...sort of like a mini dlx 8.5 - so fucking good...as it is, I don't care for either any of their 8.25/8.3 options. The 8.5" x 31.875 x 14.25" is truly their master class.

@Xen do you prefer the dlx 8.5 over the baker b16?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 19, 2024, 12:24:25 PM
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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.
8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...
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The counter to DLXs longer WBs is DLXs shorter WBs (true fit). :)
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True, I forgot about them, still, those dims are still a bit...weird - but if they work for folks, the whoo hoo

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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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Idk, I used to not be so fussy about width and had plenty of 8.25s in the past, but after setting one up for the first time in a few years it just didn’t feel right. I can hang on an 8.38 but I think that’s my range.
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8.38 is for sure my width, sure I can skate 8.25/8.5..but that 8.25 is just a tiny bit narrow and that 8.5 just a tiny bit too wide...

I miss my first 8.25" SE; I was sent one of the first/early ones in exchange for feedback. It was really an 8.35 x 31.85 with a round full nose, not the shovel full it has now...sort of like a mini dlx 8.5 - so fucking good...as it is, I don't care for either any of their 8.25/8.3 options. The 8.5" x 31.875 x 14.25" is truly their master class.
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@Xen do you prefer the dlx 8.5 over the baker b16?

@ok 
Always. Could never get into the b16 because of the pointy-ish baker nose (the uma 8.375 is pretty much a B16, same for the 8.475 creature provost <- I want to try that one as the nose is more full).

The DLX 8.5, imo, is the best they offer; there is a reason they never fuck with it and it's ALWAYS available across all DLX brands and every drop. Blue Eagle baby.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on January 19, 2024, 01:27:44 PM
Attaboys. 8.38 is the correct answer.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 19, 2024, 01:50:27 PM
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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.
8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...
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The counter to DLXs longer WBs is DLXs shorter WBs (true fit). :)
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True, I forgot about them, still, those dims are still a bit...weird - but if they work for folks, the whoo hoo

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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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Idk, I used to not be so fussy about width and had plenty of 8.25s in the past, but after setting one up for the first time in a few years it just didn’t feel right. I can hang on an 8.38 but I think that’s my range.
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8.38 is for sure my width, sure I can skate 8.25/8.5..but that 8.25 is just a tiny bit narrow and that 8.5 just a tiny bit too wide...

I miss my first 8.25" SE; I was sent one of the first/early ones in exchange for feedback. It was really an 8.35 x 31.85 with a round full nose, not the shovel full it has now...sort of like a mini dlx 8.5 - so fucking good...as it is, I don't care for either any of their 8.25/8.3 options. The 8.5" x 31.875 x 14.25" is truly their master class.

I swore off 14.25 (and smaller) WBs a long time ago. But looking at old notes I had about the 8.25SE, I had written "This is almost exact same deck as the 8.4, but with wider kicks." No idea if that still holds true (or ever did). 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on January 19, 2024, 02:46:26 PM
Attaboys. 8.38 is the correct answer.

Well non-dlx 8.38s that is.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 19, 2024, 08:46:47 PM
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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.
8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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DLX is so weird with it's long WBs...clearly the counter to crailtap's short WBs...
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The counter to DLXs longer WBs is DLXs shorter WBs (true fit). :)
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True, I forgot about them, still, those dims are still a bit...weird - but if they work for folks, the whoo hoo

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I bought an 8.25 x 14.3 Gotwig board and it immediately felt too small for me.



8.5 x 14.25 master class
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Odd. The 8.5 is shorter length & WB than the 8.25, and barely wider. I’m surprised the 8.25 was the one that felt small.
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Idk, I used to not be so fussy about width and had plenty of 8.25s in the past, but after setting one up for the first time in a few years it just didn’t feel right. I can hang on an 8.38 but I think that’s my range.
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8.38 is for sure my width, sure I can skate 8.25/8.5..but that 8.25 is just a tiny bit narrow and that 8.5 just a tiny bit too wide...

I miss my first 8.25" SE; I was sent one of the first/early ones in exchange for feedback. It was really an 8.35 x 31.85 with a round full nose, not the shovel full it has now...sort of like a mini dlx 8.5 - so fucking good...as it is, I don't care for either any of their 8.25/8.3 options. The 8.5" x 31.875 x 14.25" is truly their master class.
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I swore off 14.25 (and smaller) WBs a long time ago. But looking at old notes I had about the 8.25SE, I had written "This is almost exact same deck as the 8.4, but with wider kicks." No idea if that still holds true (or ever did).


Yes, sitting the 8.25 Full SE over the 8.4 and putting deck bolts to hold them together, it is like it was stretched out a touch in width but pretty much the same everywhere else.

After all they are 14.25 wb on 32 length.

Skated both those and they worked well, when I did skate the 14.25 wb, but that is a while ago now.


Some other boards have longer or shorter noses / tails to their other boards of similar dimensions of width, length and wheelbase, so I think although a 6.9 to 7" nose and a 6.6 to 6.7" tail is just right for me, I know these often don't line up with what others like or even what companies put out, often 7.1 noses and 6.5 tails end up being more common, like the 8.38 shape I usually ride, so I make concessions based on the other dimensions, how easy it is to get and whether or not I have to modify it before I skate it. 

The DLX 8.38 with III or IV stamp is just that for me - grip it and go, even though I do have almost one of each other shape still set up in one form or another, more so older shapes going back a few years, no Tru Fit or similar shorter boards though.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 19, 2024, 09:20:55 PM
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I see all the new ones are currently in Tactics, so probably elsewhere as well.

A few old shapes back, like the shorter 8.28 board, Yinzer shape 8.55, Raney board 8.63, plus more but the main interest is the new 10" twin shape, or at least they call it twin but Tactics has it as slightly different kicks, but overall it is a monster, big wide long etc.  You can work out for yourself if you don't agree - no worries there.


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/gerwer-grimple-asphalt-animals-100-twin-nose-shape-wheel-wells/brown


SIZE   10.0
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   10.0
LENGTH (IN):   33.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.62
NOSE (IN):   7.25
TAIL (IN):   7.375


(https://www.tactics.com/a/f03q/1b/anti-hero-gerwer-grimple-asphalt-animals-100-twin-nose-shape-wheel.webp)


This one too:


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/shaped-eagle-90-scallywag-shape-skateboard-deck

SIZE   9.0
FRONT WIDTH (IN):   8.75
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   9.0
BACK WIDTH (IN):   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.5
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.3
NOSE (IN):   6.43
TAIL (IN):   6.75


(https://www.tactics.com/a/f03h/1b/anti-hero-shaped-eagle-90-scallywag-shape-skateboard-deck.webp)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 19, 2024, 09:40:38 PM
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Also for anyone wanting that DLX 8.75 short board that was the Antihero Misregistered eagle, this is the new graphic on that same shape, assorted stains but I like teal over some of the others:


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/hewitt-grimple-asphalt-animals-875-skateboard-deck/teal

SIZE   8.75
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.75
LENGTH (IN):   31.75
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.625


(https://www.tactics.com/a/f01q/1b/anti-hero-hewitt-grimple-asphalt-animals-875-skateboard-deck-teal.webp)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on January 20, 2024, 12:55:01 AM
Y'all need to remember that a DLX 8.25/14.38 is actually an 8.38/14.38 in reality.
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Post by: Sedition on January 20, 2024, 01:42:20 AM
Y'all need to remember that a DLX 8.25/14.38 is actually an 8.38/14.38 in reality.

I have never found this to be true, and even posted several photos of the 8.25/14.38 with ruler on them, and they were dead on 8.25. 
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 21, 2024, 10:30:41 AM
Damn. I am now seeing a lot of places charging $70-$73 for the plain Eagles/Ovals, and $80 for pro decks. Shit getting expensive.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 21, 2024, 11:44:25 AM
Damn. I am now seeing a lot of places charging $70-$73 for the plain Eagles/Ovals, and $80 for pro decks. Shit getting expensive.



I am curious to see if those cheaper pro boards are BBS or China made boards.

That was about the price difference for the RRP of those boards, as AH eagles, Real ovals and Krooked eyes were all still only BBS wood and were going up a lot here.

Wasn't sure if the USA was getting China made boards, or only BBS, but with those prices, maybe you guys have both now.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 26, 2024, 02:02:10 AM
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https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2024/


Real catalog is up with those 8.75 extras - the twin shape and the Tru Fit, which I know are already up and have been talked about, but it is cool to see them in the catalog as well.

One that seems like it is back for good is the 8.28 shorter board, 8.28 x 31.7 with 14.12 wb as per this one for Chima:


(https://www.realskateboards.com/img/2024/rs-spring-24-d1-03.jpg)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on January 26, 2024, 03:09:11 PM
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https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/gerwer-grimple-asphalt-animals-100-twin-nose-shape-wheel-wells/brown


SIZE   10.0
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   10.0
LENGTH (IN):   33.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.62
NOSE (IN):   7.25
TAIL (IN):   7.375


(https://www.tactics.com/a/f03q/1b/anti-hero-gerwer-grimple-asphalt-animals-100-twin-nose-shape-wheel.webp)


Just had my local order one of these for me. Will report back once set-up (and if the weather in the PNW doesn't get to -10 again)

Just noticed the tail is listed .1" longer than the nose. Minimal difference in my eyes, but a bit odd if true.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: schralp pal on January 26, 2024, 03:23:51 PM
new 8.5 Full SE need that.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 26, 2024, 03:28:32 PM
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https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/gerwer-grimple-asphalt-animals-100-twin-nose-shape-wheel-wells/brown


SIZE   10.0
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   10.0
LENGTH (IN):   33.25
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.62
NOSE (IN):   7.25
TAIL (IN):   7.375


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Just had my local order one of these for me. Will report back once set-up (and if the weather in the PNW doesn't get to -10 again)

Just noticed the tail is listed .1" longer than the nose. Minimal difference in my eyes, but a bit odd if true.


I was wondering about that, whether it is a typo or it is actually the size.  Going by overall length, then wheelbase, nose, etc then that would be about right or at least 7 but for everything that might work well on that board.



* I forgot it is supposed to be a twin nose shape.


The new catalog is up now too:


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring-2024/


Looks like the longer 8.5 is also making a comeback with more boards being that shape, eg 8.5 x 32.18 with 14.38 wb.


Posting that frame anyway:


(https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/spring24/ah-sp24-d1-04.jpg)


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on January 26, 2024, 07:31:18 PM
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Y'all need to remember that a DLX 8.25/14.38 is actually an 8.38/14.38 in reality.
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I have never found this to be true, and even posted several photos of the 8.25/14.38 with ruler on them, and they were dead on 8.25.

I remember reading the DLX 8.25s are wider a couple years back and confirmed that after measuring a couple I had on ice. I've seen you mention yours are bang on 8.25 a few times now, so I went to measure a 8.25 cardiel I have (kinda recent, graphic is a moose eating another moose out) and lo and behold, it's measuring at 8.25 exact (consistent between the front truck holes, middle, and back truck holes). I'm using the same tape measure as well and only skate III/IV stamped boards, so it should be pretty consistent. Anyone have any ideas for why it changed?
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Post by: kitcatski on January 26, 2024, 08:07:58 PM
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Y'all need to remember that a DLX 8.25/14.38 is actually an 8.38/14.38 in reality.
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I have never found this to be true, and even posted several photos of the 8.25/14.38 with ruler on them, and they were dead on 8.25.
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I remember reading the DLX 8.25s are wider a couple years back and confirmed that after measuring a couple I had on ice. I've seen you mention yours are bang on 8.25 a few times now, so I went to measure a 8.25 cardiel I have (kinda recent, graphic is a moose eating another moose out) and lo and behold, it's measuring at 8.25 exact (consistent between the front truck holes, middle, and back truck holes). I'm using the same tape measure as well and only skate III/IV stamped boards, so it should be pretty consistent. Anyone have any ideas for why it changed?

I have a krooked worrest on ice right now that measures to a 8.38. So who knows what's going on there lol
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on January 27, 2024, 01:16:50 AM
Round and round we go. This has been talked repeatedly on Slap. It's a lottery with the DLX 8.25, I guess. Some guys score spot on 8.25's. Others, like me, get 8.38s. The last three Antihero 8.25s I've bought (in the timespan of a bit over a year) have all measured at 8.38.

Who knows? I guess it's all part of the magical unpredictability of skateboarding. 

Mind you, it's not a biggie for me and I'm not complaining per se, as I really like the shape a whole lot regardless of the 1/8 inch difference.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: typeischeap on January 27, 2024, 06:45:20 AM
Hmm...that goonsac with the 14.25 WB seems like a good reason to get some 6.1 Ventures...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 28, 2024, 03:25:17 PM
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Borrowing this from the setup thread from Dave - such a rad looking board / shape, etc.



Treated myself to a Christmas complete
Real true fit 8.75 x 32 14.12 wb
Venture 6.1 standard
Spitfire f4 radial full 55mm 99a Rowan
Bones super Swiss 6
Roughneck Allen
Jessup
Lil jawn rails
Dunks
(https://i.imgur.com/01osQ7h.jpeg)


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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on January 28, 2024, 05:17:33 PM
Those rainbow sheen ovals are gorgeous. I wish they weren’t True Fit, and there were some normal shape options. :(
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on January 28, 2024, 07:59:31 PM
Round and round we go. This has been talked repeatedly on Slap. It's a lottery with the DLX 8.25, I guess. Some guys score spot on 8.25's. Others, like me, get 8.38s. The last three Antihero 8.25s I've bought (in the timespan of a bit over a year) have all measured at 8.38.

Who knows? I guess it's all part of the magical unpredictability of skateboarding. 

Mind you, it's not a biggie for me and I'm not complaining per se, as I really like the shape a whole lot regardless of the 1/8 inch difference.

Agreed on that last part. I actually wouldn’t have even noticed a difference if I didn’t measure. It’s just interesting I guess :)

Speaking of DLX 8.25s, I’m gonna assume the true fit ones are gonna have the same size discrepancy. I just measured a brand new 8.5 true fit and it’s the same as the standard 14.25WB one, slightly under 8.5 at the front bolts and tapers down a little more towards the back bolts.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 28, 2024, 08:51:30 PM
Impulse buy this afternoon ended me up with a IV stamped Raney shape...but I kind of wish that shape had a 14.38 or a 14.5. I've got 149 Forged on it with 53mm Radials. On paper, this seems like it should be a fun set-up. Ideal, no, but a fun break from my norm. Now, if it will ever just stop raining/snowing...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: PeteP on January 29, 2024, 02:17:49 PM
Can anybody tell me any differences other than dimensions between these three? E.g. kicks lenght/roundness, taper, actual width?
8.5x31.8x14.25
8.4x32x14.25
8.5x14.38x32.18

Im now on the 8.5x31.8 and it feels like home, although I’d like it to be a tad wider (it measures 8.38) and maybe kicks could be a bit bigger.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on January 29, 2024, 03:39:55 PM
Can anybody tell me any differences other than dimensions between these three? E.g. kicks lenght/roundness, taper, actual width?
8.5x31.8x14.25
8.4x32x14.25
8.5x14.38x32.18

Im now on the 8.5x31.8 and it feels like home, although I’d like it to be a tad wider (it measures 8.38) and maybe kicks could be a bit bigger.


The blue eagle shape / shorter 8.5 (that is more like 8.3) tapers a lot from front to back as well, big broad nose, smaller tail.

The 8.4 is straight right through, maybe a little bit more rounded in the nose, but not pointy, so starts off maybe about the same or a touch wider at the front and is definitely wider at the back than the shorter 8.5 above.

The longer 8.5 is definitely 8.5 in width and a lot more rounded off in both the kicks, so although no taper from front to back and straight through the rail, it starts to round off from the bolts, which some people like but others do not.  It also has a longer tail than the other two as well.  Some people say it almost looks a bit oval shaped, but I don't think that is the case.


From having and skating all three, I think the 8.4 was the best for me (coming up from the black 8.125 eagle), but if you want a bigger board, the longer 8.5 is a good board to ride as well.

At least the usual blue eagle / shorter 8.5 board seems like it is always going to be around and never in short supply, whereas the 8.4 is often a little harder to get and seems to only come out now and then / not as many options as the shorter 8.5 in terms of different graphics (five options from the last drop across DLX brands) but the longer 8.5 seems to be coming out a lot more in current drops too, so it shouldn't be too hard to pick one of those up, in a few DLX brand options.


Hope that helps.



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Adding dimensions from Tactics (make of that what you will but they look about right)


Blue eagle shorter 8.5

SIZE   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.8
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   6.875
TAIL (IN):   6.5


8.4 shape

SIZE   8.4
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625


Longer 8.5 shape

SIZE   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   32.18
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.38
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on January 29, 2024, 04:26:23 PM
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Can anybody tell me any differences other than dimensions between these three? E.g. kicks lenght/roundness, taper, actual width?
8.5x31.8x14.25
8.4x32x14.25
8.5x14.38x32.18

Im now on the 8.5x31.8 and it feels like home, although I’d like it to be a tad wider (it measures 8.38) and maybe kicks could be a bit bigger.
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The blue eagle shape / shorter 8.5 (that is more like 8.3) tapers a lot from front to back as well, big broad nose, smaller tail.

The 8.4 is straight right through, maybe a little bit more rounded in the nose, but not pointy, so starts off maybe about the same or a touch wider at the front and is definitely wider at the back than the shorter 8.5 above.

The longer 8.5 is definitely 8.5 in width and a lot more rounded off in both the kicks, so although no taper from front to back and straight through the rail, it starts to round off from the bolts, which some people like but others do not.  It also has a longer tail than the other two as well.  Some people say it almost looks a bit oval shaped, but I don't think that is the case.


From having and skating all three, I think the 8.4 was the best for me (coming up from the black 8.125 eagle), but if you want a bigger board, the longer 8.5 is a good board to ride as well.

At least the usual blue eagle / shorter 8.5 board seems like it is always going to be around and never in short supply, whereas the 8.4 is often a little harder to get and seems to only come out now and then / not as many options as the shorter 8.5 in terms of different graphics (five options from the last drop across DLX brands) but the longer 8.5 seems to be coming out a lot more in current drops too, so it shouldn't be too hard to pick one of those up, in a few DLX brand options.


Hope that helps.



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Adding dimensions from Tactics (make of that what you will but they look about right)


Blue eagle shorter 8.5

SIZE   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   31.8
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   6.875
TAIL (IN):   6.5


8.4 shape

SIZE   8.4
LENGTH (IN):   32.0
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.25
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625


Longer 8.5 shape

SIZE   8.5
LENGTH (IN):   32.18
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.38
NOSE (IN):   7.0
TAIL (IN):   6.625

Not had an 8.4 in awhile, but my recollection was that it had exact same tail length as the 8.5/14.25, so Tactics specs might be off. The 8.4 certainly has a longer nose than the 8.5/14.25, and that longer nose (if I recall) is what accounted for the length difference between the two decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on January 30, 2024, 10:48:46 AM
Received a 10” Grimple, today, with a Roman numeral I on it.

Praise Jah
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on January 30, 2024, 04:23:04 PM
Received a 10” Grimple, today, with a Roman numeral I on it.

Praise Jah

I'm getting mine from the shop today! Board is going on the wall until the weather stops being shite
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: schralp pal on January 30, 2024, 06:51:20 PM
How wide is it where the rear trucks sit?
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on January 30, 2024, 06:52:52 PM
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Received a 10” Grimple, today, with a Roman numeral I on it.

Praise Jah
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I'm getting mine from the shop today! Board is going on the wall until the weather stops being shite

Careful. Hanging a board can cause warpage. Best stored flat in a consistent temp room.

In saying that I once hung a Krooked board for a few years before skating it and it rode and lasted really well.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Brad Breath on January 31, 2024, 06:18:11 AM
How wide is it where the rear trucks sit?

9.5”
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on January 31, 2024, 08:57:12 AM
What's the DLX 8.25 x 31.5 x 13.88 shape called? Skated one today with Venture 5.6 V-Lights. LOVED it. Flatground was tons of fun. The shape is nicely balanced. I thought the shortness would throw me off, but shit was a blast. Might be a keeper.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DRUNK_ASS_WIZARD on January 31, 2024, 09:42:47 AM
What's the DLX 8.25 x 31.5 x 13.88 shape called? Skated one today with Venture 5.6 V-Lights. LOVED it. Flatground was tons of fun. The shape is nicely balanced. I thought the shortness would throw me off, but shit was a blast. Might be a keeper.

Sounds like the 8.25" TRUE FIT
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: schralp pal on January 31, 2024, 10:37:11 AM
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How wide is it where the rear trucks sit?
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9.5”

 Gracias. Will use my thunder 161s if I cop,  that board has been pulling at my heart strings, 215s will stay on the zogger.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on February 01, 2024, 08:50:23 AM
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Received a 10” Grimple, today, with a Roman numeral I on it.

Praise Jah
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I'm getting mine from the shop today! Board is going on the wall until the weather stops being shite
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Careful. Hanging a board can cause warpage. Best stored flat in a consistent temp room.

In saying that I once hung a Krooked board for a few years before skating it and it rode and lasted really well.

Just got it, mold III. Fuck this thing looks fun. Tail is a smidge longer (as listed), and a bit more "full" than the nose.

If a board is hanging on the wall, how long would it be before I should get concerned about warping? Not above any heaters or cold spots, interior wall of my living room
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 01, 2024, 08:45:53 PM
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Received a 10” Grimple, today, with a Roman numeral I on it.

Praise Jah
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I'm getting mine from the shop today! Board is going on the wall until the weather stops being shite
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Careful. Hanging a board can cause warpage. Best stored flat in a consistent temp room.

In saying that I once hung a Krooked board for a few years before skating it and it rode and lasted really well.
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Just got it, mold III. Fuck this thing looks fun. Tail is a smidge longer (as listed), and a bit more "full" than the nose.

If a board is hanging on the wall, how long would it be before I should get concerned about warping? Not above any heaters or cold spots, interior wall of my living room


I have had multiple boards on walls for years and they are still fine, then one or two for a few months on the same walls and I noticed it was warping.  No issues with the location, no different conditions or any factors contributing to it that I could see.

More than anything I would say it is not so much the location or the hanging, just the board itself - some more prone to warping than others.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 01, 2024, 08:55:36 PM
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Blue eagle shorter 8.5
TAIL (IN):   6.5

8.4 shape
TAIL (IN):   6.625

Longer 8.5 shape
TAIL (IN):   6.625
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Not had an 8.4 in a while, but my recollection was that it had exact same tail length as the 8.5/14.25, so Tactics specs might be off. The 8.4 certainly has a longer nose than the 8.5/14.25, and that longer nose (if I recall) is what accounted for the length difference between the two decks.


I forgot to reply, but yes there is so little in it - less than 2 mm between those first two boards, definitely more between the 8.5 sized boards (3.5 or so mm) so I guess that measuring in inches is sort of clumsy sometimes, 6.5 (1/2) and 6.625 (5/8) but the 8.4 might be more like 9/16 which is 6.5625 so either way, it is not something I would think is a huge difference.

To choose if I had only those three, I would go the longer 8.5, then the 8.4, then the shorter 8.5, going by the three boards sitting in front of me here, but I can also see why so many people enjoy the shorter 8.5 for what it is, especially if they have skated other true 8.5 boards and find them too big.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: frontsideNECKTIE on February 02, 2024, 10:16:08 AM
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Received a 10” Grimple, today, with a Roman numeral I on it.

Praise Jah
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I'm getting mine from the shop today! Board is going on the wall until the weather stops being shite
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Careful. Hanging a board can cause warpage. Best stored flat in a consistent temp room.

In saying that I once hung a Krooked board for a few years before skating it and it rode and lasted really well.
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Just got it, mold III. Fuck this thing looks fun. Tail is a smidge longer (as listed), and a bit more "full" than the nose.

If a board is hanging on the wall, how long would it be before I should get concerned about warping? Not above any heaters or cold spots, interior wall of my living room
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I have had multiple boards on walls for years and they are still fine, then one or two for a few months on the same walls and I noticed it was warping.  No issues with the location, no different conditions or any factors contributing to it that I could see.

More than anything I would say it is not so much the location or the hanging, just the board itself - some more prone to warping than others.

thx for the insight

i took it down to grip it, but i probably won't hang it up again just to be safe. having a warp through a board that big might be irredeemable, rather not chance it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: flamincheney on February 14, 2024, 02:15:57 PM
Just set up a Nicole Hause 8.5 true fit and loving it so far. Took a second to get used to the narrower stance but love how responsive it is.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Vintagebody on February 14, 2024, 02:32:10 PM
Does DLX have any more mellow tailed/nosed boards? My local has eagles for sale, but ive not went there and checked them out. I bought a krooked 8.38 truefit, 14"wb, I got a hate/love relationship with it. The tail is way too steep... Its also a 1, so the steepest.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 14, 2024, 05:05:54 PM
Does DLX have any more mellow tailed/nosed boards? My local has eagles for sale, but ive not went there and checked them out. I bought a krooked 8.38 truefit, 14"wb, I got a hate/love relationship with it. The tail is way too steep... Its also a 1, so the steepest.


Finding any of the IV marked boards is usually my happy place, way more mellow (usually) than some others, especially in the 8.38 size I like to ride, but I have noticed some inconsistencies with concave and board molds in general, some molds might be more mellow than others, so just going in and either looking at or standing on a few different boards, I can really get a better feel for what I want.

Example, a run of boards that had pale teal tops were all way more mellow, even in I or any stamp number, so I hoarded those when I could find any more from that run, but that is the exception, not the norm, I am thinking.


I could also say I probably have said it too often, but even any stamped I or II board that is too steep for me, just driving slowly over it or parking on it for a short period mellows out the kicks nicely, but as others have found, they park too long, or have other things happen and then don't like the board at all afterwards, eg still steep side to side, but mellow kicks. 

That I can deal with, but a board with kicks that are too steep I just cannot do at all.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on February 14, 2024, 07:23:00 PM
Damn Calskate. You for real?

(Heh. Pun.)

These are going to be sick. I am sad I have spent all my Christmas money already 😩
(https://i.ibb.co/1ds24t2/IMG-4448.png) (https://ibb.co/1ds24t2)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 15, 2024, 02:26:13 PM
I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 15, 2024, 03:00:28 PM
I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 15, 2024, 03:41:39 PM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious


Still yet to even see one of those shorter wider boards, but I got a lot of the usual 8.75 and 8.62 shape boards around.  I just took the 3mm risers off the current 8.62 the other day as it felt too tall, putting in just a super thin bike tube type thing instead and it feels way better.  Silly how something like that can make such a difference.

The 8.62 I have set up is on Indy standard 159s with Spitfire F4 58mm Classic 99 duro wheels, which was pretty much what the vert / big bowl guys ride, as I was curious to see how it skated for that combo, hence the risers too.  Overall super smooth and such a fun ride for such a big (long) board with the 14.75 wb, which works really well for going fast and would be really stable in bigger transition.

The kicks are long on it too, which makes it feel more comfortable for me (taller with longer legs) but I still think that the 8.75 is the better all rounder, seeing as I really don't skate big bowls or vert at all any more (not that I could even really do much when I did skate the over 7 foot kind of ramps anyway.

One of the guys who got one and didn't like it being so long wb drilled down the nose so it was more on about the 14.38 - 14.4 or so wb and he doesn't use the nose anyway, but he said it was way more comfortable for him after that modification.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on February 16, 2024, 02:30:50 AM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: your mom on February 16, 2024, 05:44:37 AM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 16, 2024, 03:32:15 PM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one
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I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875


Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: your mom on February 17, 2024, 06:08:25 AM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one
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I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875
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Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.

I wouldn't say the tail is necessarily short. It's 6.5- 6.625 depending on your method of measurement. I wouldn't mind a bit more

I've never skated the 8.62 shape but have had several white eagles and do prefer the nose and tail on those over this 14.25wb shape, but not the longer wb.

The white eagle tail is only 1/8 longer than this shape, but the nose is more noticeable at 5/16 longer. I think the nose has a better shape to it as well.

If they would take the nose and tail off the white eagle and put it on this 14.25 shape I would like it much more
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: BartHarleyJarvis on February 17, 2024, 09:19:25 AM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

Can’t speak to the actual measurements, but the board feels great. Had a great first street session out on it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 17, 2024, 09:24:45 AM
Follow-Up: Rode the 8.62 for a bit. Hated it. But now I know to avoid that thing, and that alone was worth the efforts/cost.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on February 17, 2024, 02:00:02 PM
Follow-Up: Rode the 8.62 for a bit. Hated it. But now I know to avoid that thing, and that alone was worth the efforts/cost.

i love the way it looks, pointy. it’s big big tho. i’d need to be feeing extra juiced
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mcidraque on February 17, 2024, 02:08:14 PM
Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

(https://i.ibb.co/n0c45Mc/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-02-17-a-las-22-53-28.jpg)
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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 17, 2024, 03:16:23 PM
Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

(https://i.ibb.co/n0c45Mc/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-02-17-a-las-22-53-28.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DK1wdtx/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-02-17-a-las-22-53-42.jpg)

6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 17, 2024, 03:23:42 PM
Follow-Up: Rode the 8.62 for a bit. Hated it. But now I know to avoid that thing, and that alone was worth the efforts/cost.


Damn that sucks then.

No thought of drilling it down in the nose?


Either way, I guess there are the big, wide and long type boards, or what are now the wide but stubby options, with maybe the only other one being the Cardiel Hella Concave shape being a bit more normal.  Still yet to see or get one of those, but there have been a few around from time to time.

General warning about shop specs, but these were accurate from what someone else said who had one, most recently the Selector graphic:

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/cardiel-selectors-862-skateboard-deck

SPECS
SIZE   8.62
LENGTH (IN):   32.3
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.6
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.56


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 17, 2024, 03:27:06 PM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one
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I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875
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Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.
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I wouldn't say the tail is necessarily short. It's 6.5- 6.625 depending on your method of measurement. I wouldn't mind a bit more

I've never skated the 8.62 shape but have had several white eagles and do prefer the nose and tail on those over this 14.25wb shape, but not the longer wb.

The white eagle tail is only 1/8 longer than this shape, but the nose is more noticeable at 5/16 longer. I think the nose has a better shape to it as well.

If they would take the nose and tail off the white eagle and put it on this 14.25 shape I would like it much more


Did you see the specs of the new Real 8.75 Tru Fit board?

Not sure if that might work for you, but this was the post here with more info:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4149830#msg4149830


Real true fit 8.75 x 32 14.12 wb
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Post by: your mom on February 17, 2024, 05:46:04 PM
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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.
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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious
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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one
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I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875
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Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.
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I wouldn't say the tail is necessarily short. It's 6.5- 6.625 depending on your method of measurement. I wouldn't mind a bit more

I've never skated the 8.62 shape but have had several white eagles and do prefer the nose and tail on those over this 14.25wb shape, but not the longer wb.

The white eagle tail is only 1/8 longer than this shape, but the nose is more noticeable at 5/16 longer. I think the nose has a better shape to it as well.

If they would take the nose and tail off the white eagle and put it on this 14.25 shape I would like it much more
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Did you see the specs of the new Real 8.75 Tru Fit board?

Not sure if that might work for you, but this was the post here with more info:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4149830#msg4149830


Real true fit 8.75 x 32 14.12 wb

That looks good. I'll have to pick one up
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Fooj on February 18, 2024, 02:06:27 AM
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Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising



6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.
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For sure, especially dlx.
I have a very loose theory that 6.875-6.9 tails were designed for Ventures and 6.5-6.625 for thunders.

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Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: smg1138 on February 18, 2024, 09:00:08 AM
Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on February 18, 2024, 09:31:20 AM
Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

I haven't but damn those dims look good. Would love to try one on my Ventures.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 19, 2024, 08:07:03 AM
Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Sedition on February 19, 2024, 08:11:54 AM

Damn that sucks then.

No thought of drilling it down in the nose?

(1) I would never redrill a deck.
(2) If I did redrill 8.62 to a WB I liked, then the nose would be absurd.
(3) Finally trying the 8.62 confirms my previous idea that I just do not like "in-between truck sized" decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: pointandclick on February 19, 2024, 08:30:47 AM
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Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.
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Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.
ive skated that shape on aces, and thunders. works for both but the aces made it twitchy, i would assume indys would be better. i think the idea of that shape was for mason when he came over since he rode a 13.75 wb on element and hes on indy.
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Post by: Sedition on February 19, 2024, 09:06:23 AM
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Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.
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Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.
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ive skated that shape on aces, and thunders. works for both but the aces made it twitchy, i would assume indys would be better. i think the idea of that shape was for mason when he came over since he rode a 13.75 wb on element and hes on indy.

That is an old shape Julian designed for AH a long time ago.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ok on February 19, 2024, 09:40:48 AM
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Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.
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Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.
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ive skated that shape on aces, and thunders. works for both but the aces made it twitchy, i would assume indys would be better. i think the idea of that shape was for mason when he came over since he rode a 13.75 wb on element and hes on indy.

that may have been the same shape as this doomsayers board that i had and loved.
skated it on 144s and it was great. coulda shoulda just stuck with it
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: kneebone on February 19, 2024, 07:58:48 PM
DLX shots fired at professor schmitt?
(https://skateparkoftampa.com/spot/productimages/colors/15934_96060.jpg)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 20, 2024, 02:44:23 AM
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Damn that sucks then.

No thought of drilling it down in the nose?
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(1) I would never redrill a deck.
(2) If I did redrill 8.62 to a WB I liked, then the nose would be absurd.
(3) Finally trying the 8.62 confirms my previous idea that I just do not like "in-between truck sized" decks.



Yeah I get it on all points, but I am a tinkerer at heart, especially with things I am not going to actually skate or use as intended, so I would find a fun change up to make a cruiser or something.

Longer wheelbase boards make really good pump track setups too, so I would put some 149 or 159 trucks on maybe with some risers and big soft wheels to do laps.  The mellow concave would be perfect for that for me, as per other setups I have just like that.



DLX shots fired at professor schmitt?


Honestly I don't think they operate like that, so it is more likely just a fun take on a different board shape with a graphic to go with it, as is their thing, especially given they have been messing round with different shapes like Beach Bum, Beach Bummer, Grosso style shapes, but then hit a winner with a shorter wb and shorter and wider options for fun cruisers.

Yeah they feel like a Genius with that shape.


That is my take on it anyway.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on February 20, 2024, 08:30:58 AM
Genius is my fav cruiser shape. Actually have one set up for curbs at the moment.  I never liked the tiny micro cruisers...
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Post by: Ok on February 20, 2024, 12:35:39 PM
Genius is my fav cruiser shape. Actually have one set up for curbs at the moment.  I never liked the tiny micro cruisers...

i got a zip zinger and hated ollies.
i like to cruise, but an ollie is needed
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 20, 2024, 03:17:33 PM
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Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

(https://i.ibb.co/n0c45Mc/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-02-17-a-las-22-53-28.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DK1wdtx/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-02-17-a-las-22-53-42.jpg)
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6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.

Primitive/April territory - he's on this Venture love affair these days so it makes sense.

Speaking of Venture...looks like he's off the lows as well...
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 20, 2024, 04:03:37 PM
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Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

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6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.
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Primitive/April territory - he's on this Venture love affair these days so it makes sense.

Speaking of Venture...looks like he's off the lows as well...


Very close to the Ishod Comix deck, which was 8.25 x 31.9 with 14 wb.

And yeah I seem to recall him talking about Venture lows were fun for a bit on very specific boards, but the normal ones work better for him for everything and he can skate the 5.6 width better on 8.25 boards.

Makes sense.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on February 24, 2024, 07:12:54 PM
Anyone step on the 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38wb? It's it's just the regular dlx 8.5 but stretched to accommodate the wb, I might have winner.
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Post by: JM on February 25, 2024, 08:42:37 AM
Anyone step on the 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38wb? It's it's just the regular dlx 8.5 but stretched to accommodate the wb, I might have winner.
I’ve been really tempted… but I have three 8.38’s on ice so I’m kind of set for a long while.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on February 25, 2024, 04:15:47 PM
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Anyone step on the 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38wb? It's it's just the regular dlx 8.5 but stretched to accommodate the wb, I might have winner.
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I’ve been really tempted… but I have three 8.38’s on ice so I’m kind of set for a long while.


I have had quite a few, still do actually.

They are a good go to for longer tails with slightly shorter wb, compared to the 8.38 shape I am on mostly, which has a longer wb and shorter tail.

For a board that is actually 8.5 across the middle and doesn't taper from front to back bolts like some of the other 8.5 boards do, it is a good one, but some people get weird about how it does very much taper into the kicks and others don't like the slightly longer tail on it either.

Can't keep everyone happy, but it is a good all rounder and a standard shape, even if it was a bit scarce for a while.


Just one at random, but I like the teal / blue top colour:


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/daan-no-regerts-85-skateboard-deck/teal

(https://www.tactics.com/a/f00c/1b/anti-hero-daan-no-regerts-85-skateboard-deck-top.webp)

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on February 25, 2024, 04:20:12 PM
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Anyone step on the 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38wb? It's it's just the regular dlx 8.5 but stretched to accommodate the wb, I might have winner.
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I’ve been really tempted… but I have three 8.38’s on ice so I’m kind of set for a long while.
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I have had quite a few, still do actually.

They are a good go to for longer tails with slightly shorter wb, compared to the 8.38 shape I am on mostly, which has a longer wb and shorter tail.

For a board that is actually 8.5 across the middle and doesn't taper from front to back bolts, it is a good one, but some people get weird about how it does very much taper into the kicks and others don't like the slightly longer tail on it either.

Can't keep everyone happy, but it is a good all rounder and a standard shape, even if it was a bit scarce for a while.

Maybe that’s why i cant manual anymore: shorter tails. :/
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: DarkPools on February 25, 2024, 04:55:02 PM
Anyone step on the 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38wb? It's it's just the regular dlx 8.5 but stretched to accommodate the wb, I might have winner.

I'm interested since it's closer to the BBS standard 8.5 dims I usually run at 32.3 (or .23?) x 14.5.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: jums on February 25, 2024, 05:35:02 PM
8.38 is the shit. No getting used to. Damn near perfect. None of that ugly shovel nose/tail BS. Nice and pointy kicks.
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Post by: JM on February 25, 2024, 05:49:49 PM
8.38 is the shit. No getting used to. Damn near perfect. None of that ugly shovel nose/tail BS. Nice and pointy kicks.
Damn straight.
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Post by: Ok on February 25, 2024, 05:50:56 PM
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8.38 is the shit. No getting used to. Damn near perfect. None of that ugly shovel nose/tail BS. Nice and pointy kicks.
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Damn straight.

i have one i’m stoked to try, most likely going to put some 149 thunders on there
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Post by: JM on February 25, 2024, 05:56:54 PM
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8.38 is the shit. No getting used to. Damn near perfect. None of that ugly shovel nose/tail BS. Nice and pointy kicks.
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Damn straight.
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i have one i’m stoked to try, most likely going to put some 149 thunders on there
I LOVED the 149 thunders with the 8.38”dreamer”14.5wb.

It’s like trucks and decks from the same company go well together, or something. ;D

Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: boofactory on February 25, 2024, 06:34:39 PM
I redrilled the 8.38 shape with the 14.5 wheelbase down to 13.5 with venture 5.8s and I’m loving the longer kicks and the tighter wheelbase with the ventures adds a little more carve. Would do it again. Standing on slides and grinds better now too because of it as well
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Post by: Xen on February 25, 2024, 06:38:19 PM
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Anyone step on the 8.5 x 32.18 x 14.38wb? It's it's just the regular dlx 8.5 but stretched to accommodate the wb, I might have winner.
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I’ve been really tempted… but I have three 8.38’s on ice so I’m kind of set for a long while.
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I have had quite a few, still do actually.

They are a good go to for longer tails with slightly shorter wb, compared to the 8.38 shape I am on mostly, which has a longer wb and shorter tail.

For a board that is actually 8.5 across the middle and doesn't taper from front to back bolts like some of the other 8.5 boards do, it is a good one, but some people get weird about how it does very much taper into the kicks and others don't like the slightly longer tail on it either.

Can't keep everyone happy, but it is a good all rounder and a standard shape, even if it was a bit scarce for a while.


Just one at random, but I like the teal / blue top colour:


https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/daan-no-regerts-85-skateboard-deck/teal

(https://www.tactics.com/a/f00c/1b/anti-hero-daan-no-regerts-85-skateboard-deck-top.webp)



sounds wonderful 7" Nose is something I tend to feel I don't need + I hate the way long noses look on squareish boards (FA), looks ridonkulous.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on March 01, 2024, 12:54:37 PM
New Easy Riders Concave:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_FdrSyjWX/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== (https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_FdrSyjWX/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ==)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on March 01, 2024, 12:58:03 PM
New Easy Riders Concave:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_FdrSyjWX/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== (https://www.instagram.com/p/C3_FdrSyjWX/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ==)
Where’s the Ben Degros shout out? I must find.
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Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 01, 2024, 04:30:26 PM
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New Easy Riders Concave:

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Where’s the Ben Degros shout out? I must find.

I thought Ben was riding one of the 8.38 white oval boards in his clips, but way more likely it was this one, still a white oval graphic but a different shape.

Interesting to see, but I do wonder what specific dimensions and shapes they will have.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on March 02, 2024, 08:18:35 AM
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New Easy Riders Concave:

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Where’s the Ben Degros shout out? I must find.
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I thought Ben was riding one of the 8.38 white oval boards in his clips, but way more likely it was this one, still a white oval graphic but a different shape.

Interesting to see, but I do wonder what specific dimensions and shapes they will have.
That insta post said 8.25 and 8.5’s. If it does well, surely they’ll expand. Or just flood the market anyway with all the shapes.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Ant on March 02, 2024, 09:15:30 AM
Got the 8.75 long WB deck today for cheap (I stamp). Might try with Ace 55 Classics.
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Where’s the Ben Degros shout out? I must find.
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I thought Ben was riding one of the 8.38 white oval boards in his clips, but way more likely it was this one, still a white oval graphic but a different shape.

Interesting to see, but I do wonder what specific dimensions and shapes they will have.
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That insta post said 8.25 and 8.5’s. If it does well, surely they’ll expand. Or just flood the market anyway with all the shapes.


For sure!

He is on the 8.25 size, so that would work well in the mellow shape boards for him, as well as anyone else who likes that size.

Was more just that graphic that looked like the white oval 8.38 shape graphic, but now I know it is the mellow mold new one with a more metallic inside oval area, different to the usual one I have had before, so all good there.

Reminds me of a few of my other mellow boards, so much more than the usual molds that most DLX boards are on, so I guess it is just one of those things, luckily being able to stand on a lot of boards and see which ones work best and go from there, rather than order, get whatever and was hoping for something more mellow, as is more often the way with ordering from shops online.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on March 03, 2024, 06:37:21 AM
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Where’s the Ben Degros shout out? I must find.
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I thought Ben was riding one of the 8.38 white oval boards in his clips, but way more likely it was this one, still a white oval graphic but a different shape.

Interesting to see, but I do wonder what specific dimensions and shapes they will have.
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That insta post said 8.25 and 8.5’s. If it does well, surely they’ll expand. Or just flood the market anyway with all the shapes.
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For sure!

He is on the 8.25 size, so that would work well in the mellow shape boards for him, as well as anyone else who likes that size.

Was more just that graphic that looked like the white oval 8.38 shape graphic, but now I know it is the mellow mold new one with a more metallic inside oval area, different to the usual one I have had before, so all good there.

Reminds me of a few of my other mellow boards, so much more than the usual molds that most DLX boards are on, so I guess it is just one of those things, luckily being able to stand on a lot of boards and see which ones work best and go from there, rather than order, get whatever and was hoping for something more mellow, as is more often the way with ordering from shops online.
I can see a board with not much side concave being helpful for flip tricks and tech skating (of which Ben does a lot of).

When I was younger I really hated a lot of side concave digging into my feet (8” boards).

But now I like side concave because it’s easier to feel where my feet are at when riding transition, and want to know exactly where I’m at on the board when going fast (did not skate much transition when younger).

And whenever the I’s or II’s that I skate mush out, and I start to lose my feet placement, it’s time for a new deck.

It’s pretty awesome that Real is so flexible and responsive to the trends though, and giving Ben a shot to help design a “better” deck for tech skating.

I never understood why a dude back in the day had a Real tattoo, but I get it now: they’re a good company. (DLX)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Xen on March 03, 2024, 12:39:27 PM
Funny, isn't Heroin's 'Razor Edge' the opposite but for the same purpose? Not sanded rounded so it's better for flip tricks (so they say?).

Bring back the lowpro II
(https://elskateshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Real-Skateboards-2014-low-pro-2.jpg)

If Ben is riding these for testing they could be screened with anything, white oval included (when I tested the Full SE waaay back it was a white and blue oval but reversed).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Phao Lo on March 09, 2024, 06:20:35 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TmQjsv8nH/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ== (https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TmQjsv8nH/?igsh=NzBmMjdhZWRiYQ==)
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: munchbox on March 09, 2024, 07:18:11 PM
just waiting to see what widths they put out
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Frank and Fred on March 09, 2024, 08:03:04 PM
just waiting to see what widths they put out

Looks like an 8.25" Twin is the first one to drop later in Summer...
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on March 09, 2024, 08:29:22 PM
just waiting to see what widths they put out

In the comments, Ben confirmed there will be an 8.38 with 14.5WB and 8.5 with 14.25WB, but no 8.06. So 8.25, 8.38, and 8.5. Makes sense since those are probably the most common sizes and DLX probably wants to see how well they sell first.

It’s interesting that the 8.25 is the only one with a smaller WB. I guess the 8.38 and 8.5 will just be the standard shapes but with fuller kicks, less concave, and less fingers of flat (also mentioned in the comments).
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: JM on March 09, 2024, 08:32:57 PM
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In the comments, Ben confirmed there will be an 8.38 with 14.5WB and 8.5 with 14.25WB, but no 8.06. So 8.25, 8.38, and 8.5. Makes sense since those are probably the most common sizes and DLX probably wants to see how well they sell first.

It’s interesting that the 8.25 is the only one with a smaller WB. I guess the 8.38 and 8.5 will just be the standard shapes but with fuller kicks, less concave, and less fingers of flat (also mentioned in the comments).
I’ll take an 8.38 x 14.5 wb pro one-off signed by the man himself, please.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: smg1138 on March 12, 2024, 08:14:39 AM
What DLX boards actually measure 8.25" across? I recently checked out at Krooked 8.25 but it actually measured more like 8 3/8" wide. I'm really trying to find a true 8.25" with a 14.25" wheelbase right now so I'd love to hear any suggestions.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: franc on March 12, 2024, 10:27:34 AM
What DLX boards actually measure 8.25" across? I recently checked out at Krooked 8.25 but it actually measured more like 8 3/8" wide. I'm really trying to find a true 8.25" with a 14.25" wheelbase right now so I'd love to hear any suggestions.

Magenta boards are made in the same factory (BBS) and those come with correct dimensions (8.25 x 14.5). Exactly what you want, with a different graphic/logo.

Tell you what, I got 2 Anti Hero BAs that were labeled as 8.5s (Recycling Series), loved them, measured them, realized they were 8.4s, then got loads of Magenta Big Plant 8.4s (basically blanks with the Magenta logo) for really cheap as they were a year or two old. Those are similar to the BA boards I had before.
https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/magentaskateboards.com/Magenta-Skateboards/products/medium/Z3YUEAQSIX3frEZK8OsgG49erJSUCs1GylcYYDVk.jpeg

Same shit, different smell, plus you can have fun tarting them up with stickers.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Idk on March 12, 2024, 10:54:17 AM
Why does Deluxe mislabel sizes a lot? The Ishod 8.3 is really 8.25 and the 8.28 Julian Stranger shape is also 8.25.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: franc on March 12, 2024, 10:55:52 AM
Why does Deluxe mislabel sizes a lot? The Ishod 8.3 is really 8.25 and the 8.28 Julian Stranger shape is also 8.25.

8.06 or 8.28 makes no sense anyway...
8, 8.125, 8.25 and so on please.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: smg1138 on March 12, 2024, 11:26:19 AM
Why does Deluxe mislabel sizes a lot? The Ishod 8.3 is really 8.25 and the 8.28 Julian Stranger shape is also 8.25.

Yeah it seems like DLX is notorious for doing this. I totally get that woodworking has tolerances, but for a deck to be off by 1/8" or more is pretty noticeable. I wish every company would do like Crailtap and have a shape guide with exact specs for all their decks.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: YMCMB on March 12, 2024, 11:42:18 AM
Why does Deluxe mislabel sizes a lot? The Ishod 8.3 is really 8.25 and the 8.28 Julian Stranger shape is also 8.25.
8.28, 8.12, and 8.18 is to differentiate different shapes having longer/short wb etc.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 12, 2024, 03:58:51 PM
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Why does Deluxe mislabel sizes a lot? The Ishod 8.3 is really 8.25 and the 8.28 Julian Stranger shape is also 8.25.
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8.06 or 8.28 makes no sense anyway...
8, 8.125, 8.25 and so on please.


The "DLX board sizes are always off" thread is here too:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114805.0



I didn't realise but the 8.06 is actually 8 and one sixteenth, 8 1/16 board width, so there you go.  Someone brought that up the other day in conversation.  Can I really tell between an 8 and the 8.06 - they looked the same width between a few brands, but the shape is different.

As to all the DLX shapes / sizes, yeah I am used to it and just go with it, mainly because that is how it has always been with their shapes and sizes so I know what I am getting.


Finding it funny though as I always see / hear some people saying they are the correct measurements, others saying they are always too big, some even saying they are always too small, but I guess it depends on your measuring options, as well as the board in question.

Yes some do run big, some do run small, usually length and wheelbase are correct more often than not from what I have seen, just widths in some of the boards.




What DLX boards actually measure 8.25" across? I recently checked out at Krooked 8.25 but it actually measured more like 8 3/8" wide. I'm really trying to find a true 8.25" with a 14.25" wheelbase right now so I'd love to hear any suggestions.


Just to add to this, the 8.25 with 14.25 wheelbase is a very common combination, usually on about a 31.8 or so length, and seems like it is readily available from most board brands, so as Franc said, maybe check out some others if you find the usual DLX 8.25 is too big, which as you said is more like 8.3 x 32 with 14.38 wb.

Some people have said the black eagle is wider than 8.125 but that has 14.25 wb with 32 length if you check out that shape too, just to see.



Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: FatGuy92 on March 13, 2024, 09:24:22 PM
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Why does Deluxe mislabel sizes a lot? The Ishod 8.3 is really 8.25 and the 8.28 Julian Stranger shape is also 8.25.
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8.06 or 8.28 makes no sense anyway...
8, 8.125, 8.25 and so on please.
[close]


The "DLX board sizes are always off" thread is here too:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=114805.0



I didn't realise but the 8.06 is actually 8 and one sixteenth, 8 1/16 board width, so there you go.  Someone brought that up the other day in conversation.  Can I really tell between an 8 and the 8.06 - they looked the same width between a few brands, but the shape is different.

As to all the DLX shapes / sizes, yeah I am used to it and just go with it, mainly because that is how it has always been with their shapes and sizes so I know what I am getting.


Finding it funny though as I always see / hear some people saying they are the correct measurements, others saying they are always too big, some even saying they are always too small, but I guess it depends on your measuring options, as well as the board in question.

Yes some do run big, some do run small, usually length and wheelbase are correct more often than not from what I have seen, just widths in some of the boards.




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What DLX boards actually measure 8.25" across? I recently checked out at Krooked 8.25 but it actually measured more like 8 3/8" wide. I'm really trying to find a true 8.25" with a 14.25" wheelbase right now so I'd love to hear any suggestions.
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Just to add to this, the 8.25 with 14.25 wheelbase is a very common combination, usually on about a 31.8 or so length, and seems like it is readily available from most board brands, so as Franc said, maybe check out some others if you find the usual DLX 8.25 is too big, which as you said is more like 8.3 x 32 with 14.38 wb.

Some people have said the black eagle is wider than 8.125 but that has 14.25 wb with 32 length if you check out that shape too, just to see.

I have a lightly skated 8.125 black eagle (marked III if I remember right) that I just measured for shits and giggles and it's 8.125 across the middle of the front/back truck holes and center of board. Weird how there's a variance with other board sizes like 8.25, 8.38. 8.5, but the 8.125 is bang on.
Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: Mbrimson88 on March 13, 2024, 10:12:24 PM

I have a lightly skated 8.125 black eagle (marked III if I remember right) that I just measured for shits and giggles and it's 8.125 across the middle of the front/back truck holes and center of board. Weird how there's a variance with other board sizes like 8.25, 8.38. 8.5, but the 8.125 is bang on.


Yes they all definitely seemed bang on the specified dimensions for that one, or should I say for all of those ones I had, which was a lot of black eagles over maybe a decade from around 2008 to 2018.

Other shapes that seem correct for width include the 8.06 x 31.8, the 8.5 x 32.18, the 8.62, the 8.75 and the 9.0 but even some of the shapes like the 8.75 taper a lot so going by the widest point, that is correct, but it ends up less than the 8.62 at the back end.


I am a bit special in that I like to have at least one of everything set up as a complete, if for nothing else than to be able to let people ride them to see what they are like, but some work way better than others for what they are, or even for who rides them, so there is no right or wrong options in that regard, only personal opinions and preferences.

Too many boards?  Absolutely, but it sure is nice to get one out and mess around on it from time to time, even just to remember why I did or didn't like that one for something, be it in a carpark, small ramp, skatepark or elsewhere.


Title: Re: DLX Shapes
Post by: rikki on March 14, 2024, 08:22:17 AM

I have a lightly skated 8.125 black eagle (marked III if I remember right) that I just measured for shits and giggles and it's 8.125 across the middle of the front/back truck holes and center of board. Weird how there's a variance with other board sizes like 8.25, 8.38. 8.5, but the 8.125 is bang on.

This is my experience as well. I have an 8.125 AH Kanfoush deck and it's exactly as wide as indicated. Whereas most of my AH 8.25s have been 8.38 in real life.