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

[Aquatic Dinosaur]

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!