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Grimple 8.4, deviating from the usual dlx 8.5 14.25 shape but so far I like it
Venture 5.8 (cast plates, titanium hanger, clear supercush bushings, flat top washer)
Spitfire f4 52mm 99a og classics
Swiss
Is it a true 8.4? Or is it slightly off like the 8.5 and 8.38?
I don't have a measuring tape on me. But I think the 8.5 14.25 navy eagle dlx shape is actually 8.5 at the widest point, just most of it is closer to 8.38. This 8.4 feels pretty consistent throughout so I'm guessing its a true 8.4, which lets be real, is pretty much indistinguishable from an 8.38.
Overall impressions is that it is a hair longer, I think the wheelbase is a true 14.25 as opposed to the navy eagle shape is more of a 14.2ish. Feels a little more pencil-ish and less chodey than the 8.5 but they're very similar.
Only one session in so verdict is still out, but its good so far. If they had this shape but in a true 8.5 width I'd be very very very happy.