FA/Hockey Shapes

[uesty]

from the spring catalogue

[munchbox]

debating between the 8.38 and 8.44 shape
accustomed to 8.5+ boards but looking to set up a "tech" (for lack of a better word) setup

would the 8.38 feel wider due to the boxy kicks? or is the 8.44 wider feeling even with the taper? need answers before i spend $70 on a deck

[Richard Skidder]

Wifey came through again! 5th wedding anniversary gift. It’s gonna be tough keeping this one in the wrapper. ( Still riding a freshie at the moment.)

[white guy in a durag]

They'd rather make a whole new shape than give ben an 8.5 deck.

[LebowskisRug]

debating between the 8.38 and 8.44 shape
accustomed to 8.5+ boards but looking to set up a "tech" (for lack of a better word) setup

would the 8.38 feel wider due to the boxy kicks? or is the 8.44 wider feeling even with the taper? need answers before i spend $70 on a deck

8.4 wider, 8.38 fuller. If tech is what you want I dunno if either make sense. I find tech shit easier on flatter decks.

[SlapMcKracken]

I love skating my first FA Deck, but there’s one negative point: All kinds of Nollie Flips.

You think I will get used to it?
Skated it about 3 times now with venture v hollows and my super consistent Nollie Flips Are not that consistent anymore. 

If I wouldn’t get used to it I’ll go with GX decks I guess

[spanyard]

Yeah my nollie tricks get sketch with that steep nose. The only remedy I've learned on slap & found some what reliable is park your car over your nose overnight. Or if you're a New Englander what I'm saying is pahk de cah ovah yah bahd.

[Thebird]

Anyone know the nose and tail length on the 8 x 31.66? 

[Lepanto]

Does FA / Hockey make any 8.75 boards ?

Yes, hockey does

[Thebird]

I saw there was a recent drop of FA decks.  Does anyone know if this means there is normally a hockey drop to follow soon?

[Thebird]

What is the verdict on 5.6s vs 5.8s on the 8.38?  I normally prefer the 5.6 on 8.38, but with the full nose and tail giving this a wider feel, I'm thinking the 5.8 may be the better option?

[Ourladyoftheflowers]

What is the verdict on 5.6s vs 5.8s on the 8.38?  I normally prefer the 5.6 on 8.38, but with the full nose and tail giving this a wider feel, I'm thinking the 5.8 may be the better option?

I ride 5.8 and when I can’t get 8.5 I get 8.38 and it’s totally good. Don’t notice too much difference

[Thebird]

On a similar note, how do 8 inch trucks pair with the 8.18?  I have always used 8 inch trucks for 8.125.  Just curious if the 8.18 gets a little too magic carpety?  Anyone running this setup?

[gsosa]

On a similar note, how do 8 inch trucks pair with the 8.18?  I have always used 8 inch trucks for 8.125.  Just curious if the 8.18 gets a little too magic carpety?  Anyone running this setup?

Probably not, Ive seen people skate 8.375s with 8 inch trucks (Ishod is one of them) so I doubt .06 is gonna make it magic carpet wildly. Id say go for it

[metchup]

On a similar note, how do 8 inch trucks pair with the 8.18?  I have always used 8 inch trucks for 8.125.  Just curious if the 8.18 gets a little too magic carpety?  Anyone running this setup?

I skated an FA 8.18 a few years ago.  I measured it and to my surprise it was actually less than 8.125 (which is what I was usually riding at that point in time).  Not sure if that’s still the case

[Richard Skidder]

On a similar note, how do 8 inch trucks pair with the 8.18?  I have always used 8 inch trucks for 8.125.  Just curious if the 8.18 gets a little too magic carpety?  Anyone running this setup?

I tried it with 148 and 149. The 149 was too wide for sure. The 148 fits much better.

Edit: I completely glazed over the fact you said 8 inch trucks. No experience with those on the 8.18 but I did like my 8.25s on it. Depends on wheels too. I had classics which kept the outer edge of the wheel even with the deck.

[rawbertson.]

i would go 147s on that for sure. 8.25" imo is perfect for 8" trucks. anything higher is a bit wack but i did it for awhile and it still works.

I love skating my first FA Deck, but there’s one negative point: All kinds of Nollie Flips.

You think I will get used to it?
Skated it about 3 times now with venture v hollows and my super consistent Nollie Flips Are not that consistent anymore. 

If I wouldn’t get used to it I’ll go with GX decks I guess

i know its not the same trick but its pretty damn close... but when i did my first fakie flip on a hockey board, it was the best one i ever did in my life. Andrew Allen 8.5" on thunder 149s team standard. best setup i have ever rode in my life.

[FatGuy92]

On a similar note, how do 8 inch trucks pair with the 8.18?  I have always used 8 inch trucks for 8.125.  Just curious if the 8.18 gets a little too magic carpety?  Anyone running this setup?

I ran venture v light 5.2s on mine and didn't have any issues. I remember reading somewhere that Tyshawn rides the 8.18 with thunder 147s, so you should be fine

[ugly flacko]

debating between the 8.38 and 8.44 shape
accustomed to 8.5+ boards but looking to set up a "tech" (for lack of a better word) setup

would the 8.38 feel wider due to the boxy kicks? or is the 8.44 wider feeling even with the taper? need answers before i spend $70 on a deck

I have the 8.44 Nik Stain shape since some weeks and coming from a 8.38 GX1000 board (pretty full) that I bought to try to go back to a smaller board I can tell that the 8.44 feels really like a 8.5 board but with a shorter wheelbase.

Nose feels smaller/less square but still has a good surface and shape. I really dig the shape, directly ordered an other deck

[Jaewon]

Does anyone happen to know the tail length for 8.25 FA/Hockey decks? Can only find that it's 8.25 x 31.79 (14.12wb).

[Mbrimson88]

Does anyone happen to know the tail length for 8.25 FA/Hockey decks? Can only find that it's 8.25 x 31.79 (14.12wb).

I feel like the dimensions were similar to this one, maybe a little less in the tail, when I measured some of them a while back, but that at least is about the right width, length and wheelbase.  Most boards having roughly a 6.5 tail, some longer but also some shorter too.  FA / Hockey boards were shorter overall, so that makes sense.

* Obviously a different board but it was easiest looking up similar boards from the existing dimensions and go from there.

SPECS
SIZE   8.25
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.25
LENGTH (IN):   31.8
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.12
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.55

[Jaewon]

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Does anyone happen to know the tail length for 8.25 FA/Hockey decks? Can only find that it's 8.25 x 31.79 (14.12wb).

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I feel like the dimensions were similar to this one, maybe a little less in the tail, when I measured some of them a while back, but that at least is about the right width, length and wheelbase.  Most boards having roughly a 6.5 tail, some longer but also some shorter too.  FA / Hockey boards were shorter overall, so that makes sense.

* Obviously a different board but it was easiest looking up similar boards from the existing dimensions and go from there.

SPECS
SIZE   8.25
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.25
LENGTH (IN):   31.8
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.12
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.55

Sick, thanks a ton!

[SlapMcKracken]

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Does anyone happen to know the tail length for 8.25 FA/Hockey decks? Can only find that it's 8.25 x 31.79 (14.12wb).

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I feel like the dimensions were similar to this one, maybe a little less in the tail, when I measured some of them a while back, but that at least is about the right width, length and wheelbase.  Most boards having roughly a 6.5 tail, some longer but also some shorter too.  FA / Hockey boards were shorter overall, so that makes sense.

* Obviously a different board but it was easiest looking up similar boards from the existing dimensions and go from there.

SPECS
SIZE   8.25
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.25
LENGTH (IN):   31.8
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.12
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.55

Ah great, was looking for that tail length too.
You know the tail length of 8.25 krooked decks?

[Scab Picker]

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Does anyone happen to know the tail length for 8.25 FA/Hockey decks? Can only find that it's 8.25 x 31.79 (14.12wb).

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I feel like the dimensions were similar to this one, maybe a little less in the tail, when I measured some of them a while back, but that at least is about the right width, length and wheelbase.  Most boards having roughly a 6.5 tail, some longer but also some shorter too.  FA / Hockey boards were shorter overall, so that makes sense.

* Obviously a different board but it was easiest looking up similar boards from the existing dimensions and go from there.

SPECS
SIZE   8.25
CENTER WIDTH (IN):   8.25
LENGTH (IN):   31.8
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.12
NOSE (IN):   6.9
TAIL (IN):   6.55

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Ah great, was looking for that tail length too.
You know the tail length of 8.25 krooked decks?

6.625” (6 10/16 inches)

I just measured an 8.25” Real that has 32” length and 14.38” wheelbase.

[skateboarder4life]

anyone know dimensions of hockey's 9" wide decks?

their website lists them at 32.62 length and 14.70 wheel base but almost every other site has their length at 33.25 and the wheel base at 15.

I know there's a few different ways to measure length which can result in differences but i'm especially wondering which wheel base is correct

[Mbrimson88]

anyone know dimensions of hockey's 9" wide decks?

their website lists them at 32.62 length and 14.70 wheel base but almost every other site has their length at 33.25 and the wheel base at 15.

I know there's a few different ways to measure length which can result in differences but i'm especially wondering which wheel base is correct

I have an older one that is the same as the orange eagle, or very close to it, so 9 x 33.25 with 15" wb, so that was the only shape in 9" wide for a while, as far as I know.

As per a number of brands going for a shorter board in the last year or so, like Black Label, their new 9 x 32.6 with 14.6 or something wheelbase could be similar, as is the BBS / Generator shop board of almost those same dimensions too, so I could see FA / Hockey also changing things and going for a shorter wide board shape like that as well.


Shops with old stock might still be the 9 x 33 but newer boards as per their current stock on their own site could be the new shorter shape.

That is my guess.

[skateboarder4life]

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anyone know dimensions of hockey's 9" wide decks?

their website lists them at 32.62 length and 14.70 wheel base but almost every other site has their length at 33.25 and the wheel base at 15.

I know there's a few different ways to measure length which can result in differences but i'm especially wondering which wheel base is correct

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I have an older one that is the same as the orange eagle, or very close to it, so 9 x 33.25 with 15" wb, so that was the only shape in 9" wide for a while, as far as I know.

As per a number of brands going for a shorter board in the last year or so, like Black Label, their new 9 x 32.6 with 14.6 or something wheelbase could be similar, as is the BBS / Generator shop board of almost those same dimensions too, so I could see FA / Hockey also changing things and going for a shorter wide board shape like that as well.


Shops with old stock might still be the 9 x 33 but newer boards as per their current stock on their own site could be the new shorter shape.

That is my guess.

Thanks. Yeah I got one of those 9" shorter wheelbase generator boards in my last order. What about the concave? Was the hockey noticeable steeper than the orange eagle or the BBS boards you've had?

[Mbrimson88]

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anyone know dimensions of hockey's 9" wide decks?

their website lists them at 32.62 length and 14.70 wheel base but almost every other site has their length at 33.25 and the wheel base at 15.

I know there's a few different ways to measure length which can result in differences but i'm especially wondering which wheel base is correct

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I have an older one that is the same as the orange eagle, or very close to it, so 9 x 33.25 with 15" wb, so that was the only shape in 9" wide for a while, as far as I know.

As per a number of brands going for a shorter board in the last year or so, like Black Label, their new 9 x 32.6 with 14.6 or something wheelbase could be similar, as is the BBS / Generator shop board of almost those same dimensions too, so I could see FA / Hockey also changing things and going for a shorter wide board shape like that as well.


Shops with old stock might still be the 9 x 33 but newer boards as per their current stock on their own site could be the new shorter shape.

That is my guess.

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Thanks. Yeah I got one of those 9" shorter wheelbase generator boards in my last order. What about the concave? Was the hockey noticeable steeper than the orange eagle or the BBS boards you've had?

No, same shape, concave and everything, so the normal press / mold used for the bigger board, which was different, when compared to the smaller boards in the S1 shapes, which are done on the steeper press / mold specifically for FA / Hockey boards, as per the post at the top of this current page.

I also got an 8.75 at the same time, which was another one of the BBS / Generator normal shapes too, not a short, stubby, steep concave type boards they are used to.

Thinking before they changed or started doing their own boards right up the whole size range, they only really had their own shapes up to about 8.5 or so, then used generic shapes, for the bigger boards, maybe they still do given BBS / Generator now seem to have shorter options in many sizes.

[sammyz]

Does anyone know if the shape 1 tapers around the back truck?

Wondering if i should get Indy 144’s for 8.5 FA deck or stick with my 149’s.

For reference i dont like seeing wheels when I look down.

[Mbrimson88]

Does anyone know if the shape 1 tapers around the back truck?

Wondering if i should get Indy 144’s for 8.5 FA deck or stick with my 149’s.

For reference i dont like seeing wheels when I look down.

I don't recall much taper if any, on the boards I had come in as swaps / trades and one 8.5 fits well on 149s when I saw it set up not too long ago.