Author Topic: Krooked/DLX shapes (Read 8245 times)

micky682 · « **on:** October 26, 2012, 08:19:57 PM »

I'm trying to buy a new deck and I really want to get back into skating Krooked and DLX because of their durability and I just love supporting a skater owned brand. The thing is, I'm too used to skating really flat decks. Any specific pro models hat are pretty flat, or specific shapes I can ask my local shop? Thanks guys, any responses will be appreciated

toque · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2012, 10:01:48 PM »

I've had a few of the 8.43 shape DLX is doing in a row and it is quite flat. Its a bit longer than usual too. I hope they don't blow it and stop making this size...

micky682 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2012, 10:14:52 PM »

I would try the 8.48, only problem is I'm a pussy and am still skating 8.18/8.25. Gonna step it up, but it might be awhile.

ZEBRA · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2012, 01:15:42 AM »

I've found that Krooked's are flatter than Anti-Hero's and Real's. Just my opinion though.

Hope that helps a little.

micky682 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 27, 2012, 06:20:20 AM »

Quote from: ZEBRA on October 27, 2012, 01:15:42 AM

I've found that Krooked's are flatter than Anti-Hero's and Real's. Just my opinion though.

Hope that helps a little.

Yeah I've noticed that too. My guess is that the Anti-Hero dudes love the concave for their tranny. I know that they are all DLX, but the graphics on Krooked are top notch. Its hard not to get hyped when you have Gonz art on your board

metsuri · « **Reply #5 on:** October 27, 2012, 01:58:58 PM »

I've skated plenty of DLX boards, of all three brands, especially the 8.18 shape. It's the same board no matter if it 's Anti Hero, Krooked or Real.

ZEBRA · « **Reply #6 on:** October 27, 2012, 02:25:30 PM »

Quote from: micky682 on October 27, 2012, 06:20:20 AM

Quote from: ZEBRA on October 27, 2012, 01:15:42 AM
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I've found that Krooked's are flatter than Anti-Hero's and Real's. Just my opinion though.

Hope that helps a little.
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Yeah I've noticed that too. My guess is that the Anti-Hero dudes love the concave for their tranny. I know that they are all DLX, but the graphics on Krooked are top notch. Its hard not to get hyped when you have Gonz art on your board

Yeah, Krooked and Anti-Hero have better graphics than Real. I always end up buying Reals though cause I can always find my size.

micky682 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2012, 09:05:34 AM »

I think I'm just gonna email Deluxe for more info on the shapes. Anybody got Thiebaud's email?

paraquat · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2012, 10:25:24 AM »

Picked up a Krooked price point deck and, boy, was i bummed on the wheel base.

micky682 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2012, 01:59:52 PM »

Yeah, the price points are pretty disappointing, I guess that's why they're cheaper but DLX is so good to the local skate rat I think they'll improve them.

pile · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2012, 04:33:16 PM »

the latest krooked drop is rad. gonna try my best to get my hands on the krimson hoody and one of the gonz art boards.

#1 Tic-Tacker · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2012, 07:24:40 PM »

Krooked is def the flattest. Get the Drehobl shape! I think they've switched up the pro model shapes recently but I've had 3 of the drehobl's and really like the shape. Nice and chody and flat at 8.12/8 x sub-32.

micky682 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2012, 04:57:09 AM »

Quote from: #1 Tic-Tacker on November 08, 2012, 07:24:40 PM

Krooked is def the flattest. Get the Drehobl shape! I think they've switched up the pro model shapes recently but I've had 3 of the drehobl's and really like the shape. Nice and chody and flat at 8.12/8 x sub-32.

I thought the Drehobl's were the 8.38, and don't tranny guys love concave so the boards stays on their feet.

b.v. · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2012, 07:00:20 AM »

Quote from: micky682 on October 29, 2012, 09:05:34 AM

I think I'm just gonna email Deluxe for more info on the shapes. Anybody got Thiebaud's email?

I'm sure Jim has plenty of time to be emailing random people back about concave......

pile · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2012, 08:15:36 AM »

Quote from: b.v. on November 09, 2012, 07:00:20 AM

Quote from: micky682 on October 29, 2012, 09:05:34 AM
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I think I'm just gonna email Deluxe for more info on the shapes. Anybody got Thiebaud's email?
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I'm sure Jim has plenty of time to be emailing random people back about concave......

they actually do have superior customer service. but it's most likely not jim t e-mailing all the groms. if you go to their contact section on dlxsf.com you can ask a question and always get a response.

micky682 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2012, 01:35:21 PM »

Yeah, their customer service is the best and if that fails I could always go to the local shop.

hekkahyphy · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2012, 05:31:57 PM »

Quote from: paraquat on November 08, 2012, 10:25:24 AM

Picked up a Krooked price point deck and, boy, was i bummed on the wheel base.

whats a wheel base?

paraquat · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:05:16 PM »

Quote from: hekkahyphy on November 10, 2012, 05:31:57 PM

Quote from: paraquat on November 08, 2012, 10:25:24 AM
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Picked up a Krooked price point deck and, boy, was i bummed on the wheel base.
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whats a wheel base?

The distance between the trucks

hekkahyphy · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:25:45 PM »

Quote from: paraquat on November 10, 2012, 07:05:16 PM

Quote from: hekkahyphy on November 10, 2012, 05:31:57 PM
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Quote from: paraquat on November 08, 2012, 10:25:24 AM
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Picked up a Krooked price point deck and, boy, was i bummed on the wheel base.
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whats a wheel base?
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The distance between the trucks

oooooo. ive heard it so much and was always confused. aalways nodded pretending i knew what that was when folks talked about it. thanks!

paraquat · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2012, 09:51:29 PM »

Quote from: hekkahyphy on November 10, 2012, 07:25:45 PM

Quote from: paraquat on November 10, 2012, 07:05:16 PM
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Quote from: hekkahyphy on November 10, 2012, 05:31:57 PM
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Quote from: paraquat on November 08, 2012, 10:25:24 AM
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Picked up a Krooked price point deck and, boy, was i bummed on the wheel base.
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whats a wheel base?
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The distance between the trucks
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oooooo. ive heard it so much and was always confused. aalways nodded pretending i knew what that was when folks talked about it. thanks!

All good. I am the same way when dudes talk about truck dimensions.

svilleantigo · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2012, 03:33:31 PM »

this is, no joke, probably the best shape i've ever skated.. i fucking love the thing. not sure if you like smaller boards, but give that one a look if you can track it down.

second/third/fourth'd the krookeds being flatter, too.. at least from what i've had a chance to try out

dillanharp · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2012, 10:57:05 PM »

Quote from: micky682 on November 09, 2012, 01:35:21 PM

Yeah, their customer service is the best and if that fails I could always go to the local shop.

You should be doing that anyway, for fucks sake, GO STAND ON A BOARD BEFORE YOU BUY IT. 90% of this gear thread wouldn't exist.

zoltan · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2012, 11:28:38 PM »

usually every pro's board will have the same shape, like every bobby board has a pointer nose and tail, I like the shape on the manderson boards 8.25 ones at least.

micky682 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 12, 2012, 04:46:52 PM »

Quote from: Nallid on November 11, 2012, 10:57:05 PM

Quote from: micky682 on November 09, 2012, 01:35:21 PM
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Yeah, their customer service is the best and if that fails I could always go to the local shop.
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You should be doing that anyway, for fucks sake, GO STAND ON A BOARD BEFORE YOU BUY IT. 90% of this gear thread wouldn't exist.

Let me change it to a Krooked/DLX appreciation thread then.

weregoingunion · « **Reply #24 on:** November 15, 2012, 11:30:54 AM »

i know REAL used to have a mellow concave shape for the huf boards. not sure if they still do that for his boards but i remember they were flatter than the other REAL boards. maybe check that out?

SpaceOrgy · « **Reply #25 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:35:48 PM »

My local shop doesn't stock many dlx boards, but I've ordered a few Reals online and loved the concave. How do Krooked shapes compare? I ride 8.18, 8.125 or 8.25.

chowder. · « **Reply #26 on:** January 15, 2013, 05:36:18 PM »

i only skate dlx they are the best shape in my opinion.

DBrown901 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2013, 06:37:55 PM »

Quote from: chowder. on January 15, 2013, 05:36:18 PM

i only skate dlx they are the best shape in my opinion.

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