I had my semiannual truck crisis and stepped down to an 8 from an 8.25. Went and got thunder 147 his with a chocolate 8x31.5 with a 14 wheelbase. I really miss the quick turn from thunders, and being able to flip my board easier with an 8. I lost fs bigspins and I entirely blame it on stepping up to an 8.25. Pretty stocked to skate a smaller board.