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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: Too Frank To Fred on March 21, 2025, 03:58:55 PM
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...the DLX Basalt ply decks or Thunder T2s were released while this forum was still down...
Good God...
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The DBX decks were, 3 days ago or so on the DLX site ;)
https://dlxskateshop.com/search?q=dbx
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Oh I am very aware. And SLAP wasn't here for it.
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Yo, no shit, anyone got one yet?
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Reminds me of market research focus group, does the following appeal to you?
Description:
Constructed using three layers of interwoven basalt with four standard thickness interior veneers and two thinner face veneers. Hand laid and precision pressed in a single mold. DBX decks are designed for strength along with an emphasis on response, feel, pop and overall lasting performance.
I don't really mess with dlx decks myself, I do like to see new shit especially if this forum backs it,
So I hope these are good.
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Yo, no shit, anyone got one yet?
I got one, shit looks cool.
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNDG037j/20250320-183729.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhL6zc1w)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCZ1qfYh/20250320-183750.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykK6nLhd)
The kicks seem lower, almost as mellow as the easy rider.
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That's cool, especially since they are single press
No roman numeral hunting necessary
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Yo, no shit, anyone got one yet?
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNDG037j/20250320-183729.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhL6zc1w)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCZ1qfYh/20250320-183750.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykK6nLhd)
The kicks seem lower, almost as mellow as the easy rider.
Sick! Set her up! ;)
Concave seems to be steeper.
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Yo, no shit, anyone got one yet?
(https://i.postimg.cc/XNDG037j/20250320-183729.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhL6zc1w)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tCZ1qfYh/20250320-183750.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ykK6nLhd)
The kicks seem lower, almost as mellow as the easy rider.
Concave seems to be steeper.
I like mellow concave as they are more comfortable for cruising overall. More natural. But I'll settle for mellower kicks.
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Are these made at BBS in Mexico or are they made by BBS in Asia?
I'm totally speculating but I'm guessing they're using basalt fiber in the way that NHS uses carbon fiber plies on their VX boards. I like the thinness/lightness of those VX boards, but they hurt my knees from being too stiff. Basalt fiber is supposed to be more flexible while stiff adding strength. I know I can text someone and get a definitive answer, but just throwing it out in the ether here instead. It could be a good idea with skateboard prices being at an all time high.
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I'll likely try one but I am assuming these things will razor out just as quick as a 7 ply maple?
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I can’t wait for an indecisive Ben Degros video about these products.
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
I've only seen them for US $115, so looks that way.
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Just saw tactics has them for $122...phuck...
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
Can confirm. Spotted a couple at the local, 120 usd over here.
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
I'm going to set mine up today. My hopes are that is as sturdy as a palace deck but with a slightly mellower nose and tail. I usually retire my palaces and break my bbs decks prematurely
I wouldn't mind the price if they skate like i hope it does.
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could be the best thing since flight decks...
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I'll likely try one but I am assuming these things will razor out just as quick as a 7 ply maple?
while not sharp they are thinner right out of the gate, gonna give off the perception of being razored much sooner imo.
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
I wouldn't mind the price if they skate like i hope it does.
Sounds like it's a palace but twice the price
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While I’ve not yet had the privilege of sampling one myself, I’ve heard all kinds of positive talk around “the office” about these.
Looking forward to a real world report from our man @Fifty8mm on their longevity.
Sort of slots into that “pay more, get more” model of consumerism & I can’t lie, I’m curious as fuck about these thing’s real world durability.
Until I hear otherwise, I’m still choosing (out of optimism) to believe the hype on these bad boys.
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
I wouldn't mind the price if they skate like i hope it does.
Sounds like it's a palace but twice the price
Palace are steep as fuck and heavy. So no they dont lol. I don't mind the heaviness but i do mind the steep kicks. This board is hella light and the kicks are lower.
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
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I'll likely try one but I am assuming these things will razor out just as quick as a 7 ply maple?
while not sharp they are thinner right out of the gate, gonna give off the perception of being razored much sooner imo.
Flights and VX razor faster since they're thinner, it's unavoidable...same here unless Basalt is magic.
Guess heavyweights didn't sell and you need a flight/vs/popsecret/P2/impact to compete...or it's bait for cordano...;)
I know a fat ass that loves the tech boards since they last/don't break, also know a manual guy that won't ever ride them since he burns thru decks.
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Dbx board got set up and skated for an about an hour and a half.
It took me longer to get comfortable. I was skating a 15.25 wb board (Metal Induction big board) and the DBX eagle is a 8.25x14.25wb.
At first it felt and sounded like a normal board. It took me a while to get used to it (about a half hr). It flexes but has snappy fucking pop and it popped with minimal effort so it felt fucking off.
After i got comfortable i started popping higher. I think when i realized that this board is different is when i landed horribly on the tail, I broke so many bbs decks from the tail if not all, and this one one didn't. I proceeded to landing on the same spot a couple of more times. Still didn't break.
It so springy and responsive, reminds me of a ps stix on the first day. Which feel great for a tiny bit then crap out immediately.
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Are they really $45 USD more then normal BBS decks? When I click on the DLX site it's shows €108.95 (plus shipping)
I wouldn't mind the price if they skate like i hope it does.
Sounds like it's a palace but twice the price
They aren't particularly steep or heavy.
Not in comparison to bbs boards
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Are these made at BBS in Mexico or are they made by BBS in Asia?
I'm totally speculating but I'm guessing they're using basalt fiber in the way that NHS uses carbon fiber plies on their VX boards. I like the thinness/lightness of those VX boards, but they hurt my knees from being too stiff. Basalt fiber is supposed to be more flexible while stiff adding strength. I know I can text someone and get a definitive answer, but just throwing it out in the ether here instead. It could be a good idea with skateboard prices being at an all time high.
I guess for anyone who has one @Fifty8mm or anyone else, it should have it on the warning sticker.
They are clearly marked Made in Mexico or Made in China on everything I have, so I would assume that they are also clearly marked on the new boards too, but who knows.
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Also the sizes are shown in this post, so there are a few options here:
Krooked 8.25 Full SE and 8.5 longer
Antihero 8.25 regular and 8.5 shorter
Real 8.38 and 8.5 shorter
* Decided to just screen shot the second frame with the details on it instead of typing them all out in full.
(https://i.ibb.co/5hmWQykW/DLX-DBX-decks.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvLFWRkF)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHa9b_1NgQI/?img_index=2
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
Your regular decks aren’t going anywhere. The DBX decks are meant for people who are heavier or break boards frequently. As of now, there are only two logo decks [in 8.5” and 8.25”] per brand, aside from a GT one in the summer.
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Dbx board got set up and skated for an about an hour and a half.
It took me longer to get comfortable. I was skating a 15.25 wb board (Metal Induction big board) and the DBX eagle is a 8.25x14.25wb.
At first it felt and sounded like a normal board. It took me a while to get used to it (about a half hr). It flexes but has snappy fucking pop and it popped with minimal effort so it felt fucking off.
After i got comfortable i started popping higher. I think when i realized that this board is different is when i landed horribly on the tail, I broke so many bbs decks from the tail if not all, and this one one didn't. I proceeded to landing on the same spot a couple of more times. Still didn't break.
It so springy and responsive, reminds me of a ps stix on the first day. Which feel great for a tiny bit then crap out immediately.
Sounds good
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
With respect, clearly my point is not that I am concerned that conventional skateboards will disappear, it's that most skaters don't mind snapping decks because skaters like to buy and setup new skateboards. This is the problem that all of these heavy duty skateboards always face, and the reason why Powell Flight Decks didn't set the industry ablaze.
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
With respect, clearly my point is not that I am concerned that conventional skateboards will disappear, it's that most skaters don't mind snapping decks because skaters like to buy and setup new skateboards. This is the problem that all of these heavy duty skateboards always face, and the reason why Powell Flight Decks didn't set the industry ablaze.
You are probably right. However, I know when I was in my late teens early 20s, these types of boards would have been a life-saver. Breaking boards every 2 to 4 weeks and having to scrape together funds for a board sucked... was stressful at times... I had to plan out when to do lipslldes, tre-flips and big gaps according to how much money I didn't have...
Can't remember the last board I cracked... but I will still try a DBX b/c I'm a sucker... and to compare to Craig's Pop Secrets's and whatever tech NHS uses...
Hope to see a wider variety of shapes and sizes at some point though.
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
With respect, clearly my point is not that I am concerned that conventional skateboards will disappear, it's that most skaters don't mind snapping decks because skaters like to buy and setup new skateboards. This is the problem that all of these heavy duty skateboards always face, and the reason why Powell Flight Decks didn't set the industry ablaze.
You are probably right. However, I know when I was in my late teens early 20s, these types of boards would have been a life-saver. Breaking boards every 2 to 4 weeks and having to scrape together funds for a board sucked... was stressful at times... I had to plan out when to do lipslldes, tre-flips and big gaps according to how much money I didn't have...
Can't remember the last board I cracked... but I will still try a DBX b/c I'm a sucker... and to compare to Craig's Pop Secrets's and whatever tech NHS uses...
Hope to see a wider variety of shapes and sizes at some point though.
^exactly what I wanted to say. Also can't go wrong with the Anti Hero eagle..all time classic
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
With respect, clearly my point is not that I am concerned that conventional skateboards will disappear, it's that most skaters don't mind snapping decks because skaters like to buy and setup new skateboards. This is the problem that all of these heavy duty skateboards always face, and the reason why Powell Flight Decks didn't set the industry ablaze.
You are probably right. However, I know when I was in my late teens early 20s, these types of boards would have been a life-saver. Breaking boards every 2 to 4 weeks and having to scrape together funds for a board sucked... was stressful at times... I had to plan out when to do lipslldes, tre-flips and big gaps according to how much money I didn't have...
Can't remember the last board I cracked... but I will still try a DBX b/c I'm a sucker... and to compare to Craig's Pop Secrets's and whatever tech NHS uses...
Hope to see a wider variety of shapes and sizes at some point though.
I think the incentive for me on trying them was just them lasting more than a 2 to 3 days.
Most of the complaints from my homies and the kids i encounter with technology decks is that they chip easier and that they don't sound/feel like a 7 ply wood deck. Funnily enough I've heard the same about palace/dsm decks due to epoxy instead of glue bonding, dsm/palace sound different.
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Speaking of epoxy/R7 decks, I've grown to like them a lot. They can take a whole lot, I mean, significantly more abuse than normal 7-ply decks, and seem to last me quite a bit longer. I might be in the minority, but I enjoy the stiffness and the snappy pop.
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Speaking of epoxy/R7 decks, I've grown to like them a lot. They can take a whole lot, I mean, significantly more abuse than normal 7-ply decks, and seem to last me quite a bit longer. I might be in the minority, but I enjoy the stiffness and the snappy pop.
You are not alone; always prefer R7s, such a great amount of flex/pop/rigidity. Also prefer DSM (Jacuzzi/opera NHS/etc.) over anything these days; crail is nice and stiff as well, just so much heavier than anything out there.
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I understand that this isn't the case for every skater, but I think the thing that these sorts of products miss is that many (most?) of us actually very much enjoy skating a new skateboard.
Definitely true, but I think there's a limit to that. If you're skating hard every day, jumping down big stuff, heavier than average, or just a prolific board breaker due to something about the way you skate; there has to be a point where the 'oooh, new board!' feeling turns to 'ugh, another new board to pay for and set up.' If you're satisfied with how long a regular board lasts you or they send you boards for free, then yeah, you don't need pricey tech boards.
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Speaking of epoxy/R7 decks, I've grown to like them a lot. They can take a whole lot, I mean, significantly more abuse than normal 7-ply decks, and seem to last me quite a bit longer. I might be in the minority, but I enjoy the stiffness and the snappy pop.
You are not alone; always prefer R7s, such a great amount of flex/pop/rigidity. Also prefer DSM (Jacuzzi/opera NHS/etc.) over anything these days; crail is nice and stiff as well, just so much heavier than anything out there.
NHS decks aren't DSM anymore. Still good with strong resin, though.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqERGkDh8N4
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The SW price is insane
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/search-skate.html?start=0&count=200&searchtext=dbx
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The SW price is insane
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/search-skate.html?start=0&count=200&searchtext=dbx
At least I can clearly see "Made in Mexico" on the warning sticker, so they are still being made at BBS as per some people wondering if, what or where.
https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLDOB85DK-2.jpg
(https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLDOB85DK-2.jpg)
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The SW price is insane
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/search-skate.html?start=0&count=200&searchtext=dbx
I got it from a real shop for less. 112 i think.
Skatewarehouse.com always ups their shit and then their sale price is the same as retail in small shops
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While I’ve not yet had the privilege of sampling one myself, I’ve heard all kinds of positive talk around “the office” about these.
Looking forward to a real world report from our man @Fifty8mm on their longevity.
Sort of slots into that “pay more, get more” model of consumerism & I can’t lie, I’m curious as fuck about these thing’s real world durability.
Until I hear otherwise, I’m still choosing (out of optimism) to believe the hype on these bad boys.
Boards been feeling super crisp still, as it should.
I did land wrong on fs noselide amd dragged my tail, on rougher ground and it does look about the same as a regular deck. I'm kinda hyped of getting to the basalt layer to hear how it sounds.
I did stomp the hell of a sw flip earlier today on flat, half of my front foot on the tail and half on the bolts and i heard a crack or similar. Could not find the crack or even feel the boards structure change. Pop feels just as crisp but... i do hear this crackling sound lol idk if i should keep skating it or pass it on to some skinny foo. Im 238 pounds again dammit.
Edit.
I removed the washers and waxed my pivot cup to eliminate any or source of crackling noise.
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The SW price is insane
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/search-skate.html?start=0&count=200&searchtext=dbx
Skatewarehouse.com always ups their shit and then their sale price is the same as retail in small shops
Yup. Always buy my DLX products from them as they are always chepaer / fast shipping (if they have it in stock). I'm in a manual phase (rare) so I'm skipping these.
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Looks like SW dropped the price.
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Looks like SW dropped the price.
So did Tactics.
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With respect, clearly my point is not that I am concerned that conventional skateboards will disappear, it's that most skaters don't mind snapping decks because skaters like to buy and setup new skateboards. This is the problem that all of these heavy duty skateboards always face, and the reason why Powell Flight Decks didn't set the industry ablaze.
Also because some shops won't carry the flight decks. I stopped into one of my locals a couple months back asking about them and they said they didn't carry them because they last too long and they need kids to break decks to be able to sell decks and stay in business. If they sold flights they wouldn't make as much money.
I doubt they will have a DBX in stock.
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With respect, clearly my point is not that I am concerned that conventional skateboards will disappear, it's that most skaters don't mind snapping decks because skaters like to buy and setup new skateboards. This is the problem that all of these heavy duty skateboards always face, and the reason why Powell Flight Decks didn't set the industry ablaze.
Also because some shops won't carry the flight decks. I stopped into one of my locals a couple months back asking about them and they said they didn't carry them because they last too long and they need kids to break decks to be able to sell decks and stay in business. If they sold flights they wouldn't make as much money.
I doubt they will have a DBX in stock.
What a lame shop.