Author Topic: FA/Hockey Shapes (Read 25188 times)

Skatebeard · « **Reply #90 on:** February 15, 2021, 01:36:18 AM »

Anyone run thunders on Hockey decks?

I skate 148 lights and i've got an 8.18 Hockey deck in the pile, wondering how it'll skate.

TemporaryTed · « **Reply #91 on:** February 15, 2021, 05:06:56 AM »

8.5 vs 8.75. The 8.5 is pretty steep, probably from the top of the stack and the 8.75 is probably from the lower part of the stack since it's mellower.

munchbox · « **Reply #92 on:** February 15, 2021, 05:11:50 AM »

Quote from: TemporaryTed on February 15, 2021, 05:06:56 AM

8.5 vs 8.75. The 8.5 is pretty steep, probably from the top of the stack and the 8.75 is probably from the lower part of the stack since it's mellower.

ill happily stick with the 8.5
thanks for the insight

jay_nev · « **Reply #93 on:** February 15, 2021, 10:10:05 AM »

that 8.75" looks so gooood

Xen · « **Reply #94 on:** February 15, 2021, 01:45:59 PM »

How similiar/disimilar are they to the Quasi squared shaoe? These images make them look much more full rather than blunty-square.

I'm eyeing the 8.18 as it's literally the only decently spec'd (dims) 8.18 out there for what I want.

Fhk · « **Reply #95 on:** February 15, 2021, 01:56:18 PM »

Quote from: Xen on February 15, 2021, 01:45:59 PM

How similiar/disimilar are they to the Quasi squared shaoe? These images make them look much more full rather than blunty-square.

I'm eyeing the 8.18 as it's literally the only decently spec'd (dims) 8.18 out there for what I want.

This is a 8.18 I had from Summer if that helps bud

blueskynoise · « **Reply #96 on:** February 15, 2021, 03:29:33 PM »

Quote from: Fhk hu on February 15, 2021, 01:56:18 PM

Quote from: Xen on February 15, 2021, 01:45:59 PM
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How similiar/disimilar are they to the Quasi squared shaoe? These images make them look much more full rather than blunty-square.

I'm eyeing the 8.18 as it's literally the only decently spec'd (dims) 8.18 out there for what I want.
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This is a 8.18 I had from Summer if that helps bud

I had this one over the summer as well on Venture 5.6s. Longer/steeper tail than a Quasi but a similar shape for sure

kneebone · « **Reply #97 on:** February 15, 2021, 04:27:47 PM »

oh dang, for whatever reason i got the impression that the 8.75 deck was a full dip red paint, which turned me off it. Might have to pick one of those up now.

Xen · « **Reply #98 on:** February 15, 2021, 05:36:36 PM »

Quote from: dudeonthecouch on February 09, 2021, 11:59:48 AM

Ive been riding 8.5 boards from 917 and Quasi but have been thinking of sizing down and getting a 8.25/8.38 FA board. Anyone with this experience know if there are any noticable differences from sizing down and shape wise?

how was the 917? They've got an 8.18 slick I'm eyeing.

jay_nev · « **Reply #99 on:** February 15, 2021, 07:11:06 PM »

Quote from: kneebone on February 15, 2021, 04:27:47 PM

oh dang, for whatever reason i got the impression that the 8.75 deck was a full dip red paint, which turned me off it. Might have to pick one of those up now.

yeah, same. And that turquoise top ply above looks amazing. And the length is measured tape down 32.6 so it’s actually 32.1 or so I believe @TemporaryTed said

TemporaryTed · « **Reply #100 on:** February 17, 2021, 04:54:00 AM »

Quote from: jay_nev on February 15, 2021, 07:11:06 PM

Quote from: kneebone on February 15, 2021, 04:27:47 PM
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oh dang, for whatever reason i got the impression that the 8.75 deck was a full dip red paint, which turned me off it. Might have to pick one of those up now.
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yeah, same. And that turquoise top ply above looks amazing. And the length is measured tape down 32.6 so it’s actually 32.1 or so I believe @TemporaryTed said

The length is 32.25 measured straight tip to tip.

jay_nev · « **Reply #101 on:** February 17, 2021, 06:24:14 AM »

Quote from: TemporaryTed on February 17, 2021, 04:54:00 AM

Quote from: jay_nev on February 15, 2021, 07:11:06 PM
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Quote from: kneebone on February 15, 2021, 04:27:47 PM
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oh dang, for whatever reason i got the impression that the 8.75 deck was a full dip red paint, which turned me off it. Might have to pick one of those up now.
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yeah, same. And that turquoise top ply above looks amazing. And the length is measured tape down 32.6 so it’s actually 32.1 or so I believe @TemporaryTed said
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The length is 32.25 measured straight tip to tip.

thanks, spot on. Set it up yet?

Croquet temper · « **Reply #102 on:** February 18, 2021, 07:04:34 AM »

I have two 8.5 Hockey decks being shipped from the west coast to the east coast right now. How likely are they to warp with all the extreme temperature changes along the way?

Fhk · « **Reply #103 on:** February 18, 2021, 08:17:01 AM »

Quote from: Croquet temper on February 18, 2021, 07:04:34 AM

I have two 8.5 Hockey decks being shipped from the west coast to the east coast right now. How likely are they to warp with all the extreme temperature changes along the way?

I wouldn't worry about that. My setups go through much more extreme temp.changes and I have never had a problem. Now drastic humidity changes might be a different story. I've never done a research on this..just past experiences.

slappy50 · « **Reply #104 on:** February 18, 2021, 08:28:06 AM »

pretty sure the 9.0 hockey is almost the same shape as the 9.0 AH eagle, the noses are the exact same shape. I thought hockey was supposed to have a bigger/blunter nose? i really like the board anyway, but its just something i noticed, also measured up compared to the dims posted, spot on

jay_nev · « **Reply #105 on:** February 18, 2021, 09:59:39 AM »

Quote from: slappy50 on February 18, 2021, 08:28:06 AM

pretty sure the 9.0 hockey is almost the same shape as the 9.0 AH eagle, the noses are the exact same shape. I thought hockey was supposed to have a bigger/blunter nose? i really like the board anyway, but its just something i noticed, also measured up compared to the dims posted, spot on

yeah the 8.75 has the big nose not the 9”. When I saw the 9” had 15” wb and 33” long I was out. Def same as orange eagle. Have a clutch shop Deck same dims too

slappy50 · « **Reply #106 on:** February 18, 2021, 11:08:11 AM »

im a fan of the long wb tbh, ive got a reasonably wide stance, and 14.62 (white eagle) felt a little bit short for setting up to pop, and the 15' also feels really stable going down hills imo. at least ill be used to it when i switch to the orange eagle lol

z_tx · « **Reply #107 on:** February 23, 2021, 05:55:30 PM »

bought a hockey deck from the latest drop and it feels soggy as hell, makes that dull sound when you thump the tail against the ground. super disappointed. i've skated at least 15 decks from their prior drops on bbs wood and they were nice and crispy

munchbox · « **Reply #108 on:** March 01, 2021, 05:01:37 PM »

hope the twin nose shape wasnt just a rumor

patiently waiting for more news

Fooj · « **Reply #109 on:** March 01, 2021, 10:05:02 PM »

Quote from: off on March 01, 2021, 05:01:37 PM

hope the twin nose shape wasnt just a rumor

patiently waiting for more news

id be super curious and terrified to set that up, must look crazy

hamm · « **Reply #110 on:** March 02, 2021, 04:32:55 AM »

Quote from: Xen on February 15, 2021, 05:36:36 PM

Quote from: dudeonthecouch on February 09, 2021, 11:59:48 AM
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Ive been riding 8.5 boards from 917 and Quasi but have been thinking of sizing down and getting a 8.25/8.38 FA board. Anyone with this experience know if there are any noticable differences from sizing down and shape wise?
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how was the 917? They've got an 8.18 slick I'm eyeing.

I went from skating two 8.25 FA/Hockey's to an 8.25 Quasi then the 8.18 917 slick. The FA/Hockeys snapped within 5 skates each. Then it was hard getting used to the longer WB of the quasi, flick timing was off and the day I adjusted to it it snapped too, only lasted about 2 weeks. Now im on the 917 and can't wait until its in the bin. I wanted a small wb again but with the small wb and regular shaped nose/tail I hate it, all my pop and flick timing is fucked up. Really has been the worst board I've skated in a while.

Xen · « **Reply #111 on:** March 22, 2021, 07:38:51 PM »

Flip catching up late in the game:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Flip_Team_Odyssey_Fade_Green_Full_Nose_Deck/descpage-FLODFDG83DK.html

z_tx · « **Reply #112 on:** March 22, 2021, 07:48:11 PM »

Quote from: Xen on March 22, 2021, 07:38:51 PM

Flip catching up late in the game:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Flip_Team_Odyssey_Fade_Green_Full_Nose_Deck/descpage-FLODFDG83DK.html

the flip full nose decks are intriguing but i wish they were shorter in length with a shorter wheelbase

hobochimp · « **Reply #113 on:** March 22, 2021, 10:55:27 PM »

Anyone skate the 8.38 shape? Seems like most people either do the 8.5 or 8.25 hockey/FA shapes. Curious what people’s thoughts are on the 8.3. Thinking of setting one up with venture 5.6s that I have no idea what to do with

slappy50 · « **Reply #114 on:** March 23, 2021, 01:01:17 AM »

anyone got a pic of the 8.75 set up? its def got that hockey nose too, eh? the 9.0 hockey im riding rn is on the way out and im looking to size down, really like this board despite getting a small top ply crack early on. thanks and shalom!

jay_nev · « **Reply #115 on:** March 23, 2021, 02:31:06 AM »

Quote from: slappy50 on March 23, 2021, 01:01:17 AM

anyone got a pic of the 8.75 set up? its def got that hockey nose too, eh? the 9.0 hockey im riding rn is on the way out and im looking to size down, really like this board despite getting a small top ply crack early on. thanks and shalom!

whats shalom
8.75 hockey set up here. You still see these for sale somewhere? He also posted a top views few posts later
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=10804.msg3508321;topicseen#msg3508321

LewFarrell · « **Reply #116 on:** March 23, 2021, 05:55:34 AM »

Quote from: jay_nev on March 23, 2021, 02:31:06 AM

Quote from: slappy50 on March 23, 2021, 01:01:17 AM
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anyone got a pic of the 8.75 set up? its def got that hockey nose too, eh? the 9.0 hockey im riding rn is on the way out and im looking to size down, really like this board despite getting a small top ply crack early on. thanks and shalom!
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whats shalom
8.75 hockey set up here. You still see these for sale somewhere? He also posted a top views few posts later
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=10804.msg3508321;topicseen#msg3508321

It's where you carve through the pylons.

This Charming Bat · « **Reply #117 on:** March 23, 2021, 06:07:10 AM »

Quote from: hobochimp on March 22, 2021, 10:55:27 PM

Anyone skate the 8.38 shape? Seems like most people either do the 8.5 or 8.25 hockey/FA shapes. Curious what people’s thoughts are on the 8.3. Thinking of setting one up with venture 5.6s that I have no idea what to do with

I’ve skated a couple of 8.38s. I can’t speak for how it rides with Ventures, but I had Ace 44’s on the ones I rode and really liked it. I switched over to a 8.38 917 which is essentially the same shape without the huge nose.

Kombuch-A-Holic · « **Reply #118 on:** March 23, 2021, 06:37:36 AM »

Quote from: hobochimp on March 22, 2021, 10:55:27 PM

Anyone skate the 8.38 shape? Seems like most people either do the 8.5 or 8.25 hockey/FA shapes. Curious what people’s thoughts are on the 8.3. Thinking of setting one up with venture 5.6s that I have no idea what to do with

I skate the 8.38's. I love it! It's the biggest deck I've ever skated other than a spare dork around board (chico big boy). It's the only size I've ever been able to land 360flips consistently on. My tailslides feel and look good now. They've been getting harder to find (in a graphic I want) so I have a few 8.25's lined up next. But yeah I never thought this would be the set up I'd fall in love with. I've only skated it with indys.

Xen · « **Reply #119 on:** March 23, 2021, 01:14:34 PM »

Quote from: z_tx on March 22, 2021, 07:48:11 PM

Quote from: Xen on March 22, 2021, 07:38:51 PM
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Flip catching up late in the game:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Flip_Team_Odyssey_Fade_Green_Full_Nose_Deck/descpage-FLODFDG83DK.html
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the flip full nose decks are intriguing but i wish they were shorter in length with a shorter wheelbase

Same, their dimensions are as off putting as some of the DLX boards.