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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.
Sick thanks for sharing!
Sick thanks for the info.
When I went up from the 8.12 black eagle, this was the perfect upgrade, way better than the blue eagle (which tapers down to the tail) and I had a couple of these before moving to a longer wheelbase. The 8.4 width is the same right through and not at all pointy, really good nose and tail, 32 long and 14.25 wb was just right for my all rounder board.
I still have a couple as backups and there is usually one or more every other catalog drop from DLX, more often recently on AH though.
Well worth it, if you were thinking something around that size and shape and length.