DLX Shapes

[JM]

@BeachChicken @BartHarleyJarvis

Thanks fam.

[BeachChicken]

I'll also put a plug in for the Black Label "Standard cut" popsicles if you like the fuller nose/tail on the DLX 8.25/14.38, 8.75.14/62, 9.0/15 decks.

I was big fan of the DLX 8.75/14.62, but then I tried the BLKLBL 8.75/14.5 and was FULLY converted. The sightly shorter WB on Label gives it a touch more agility, but its width still makes it really stable. It's a fantastic board. I think LBL makes a 9.0 "standard cut" deck, but not sure on the WB (think it's 14.5), but I know they also make 9.0/15 popsicle, too. BBS wood, too.

The 8.75/14.5 Label and DLX 8.25/14.38 are my two absolute dream decks. Couldn't live with out either.

aren't they just BBS generics? I saw a Label 8.25x14.38 and it measured 8.38 and looked identical to my normal Sci-Fi 8.38s

[Sedition]

aren't they just BBS generics? I saw a Label 8.25x14.38 and it measured 8.38 and looked identical to my normal Sci-Fi 8.38s

I have never known Label to make a claimed 8.25/14.38. I have seen them produce 8.38/14.38 (usually on an Omar graphic). That said, no idea what Sci-Fi 8.38s look like, so,....maybe?

[BeachChicken]

Yah, then their popsicle shapes are just the bone stock BBS generics that a few dozen brands use.

[Sedition]

Yah, then their popsicle shapes are just the bone stock BBS generics that a few dozen brands use.

Haven't seen many other 8.75/14.5 decks. Who else makes/has them?

[BeachChicken]

BBS often says theirs are 14.6 but you measure and it's 14.5. I'm fairly sure Sci-Fi is the same.

[Mbrimson88]

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Not quite "shapes" but those TOP SECRET decks that have gone to team riders which had some interest earlier can now be seen more clearly in this clip from Austin.

He says 6 ply, so it appears the thick darker layer through the middle could be something else, but I will leave it at that.

[Sedition]

What are people's current favorite DLX shapes?

I am still on the 8.25/14.38 as my mainstay.

[nopopnostyle]

For me it’s the 8.4 x 32, 14.25 wheelbase. Been my go to for three years now since I discovered it on a Grimple.
BBS made, stamped III or IV.

[kneebone]

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Not quite "shapes" but those TOP SECRET decks that have gone to team riders which had some interest earlier can now be seen more clearly in this clip from Austin.

He says 6 ply, so it appears the thick darker layer through the middle could be something else, but I will leave it at that.

Looks like that “thick darker layer” is two normal wood grey plies, but there’s a super thin black layer between them, probably carbon fiber. Keeping wood plies for the top and bottom of the deck is smart so you keep that traditional board feel.
 

[JM]

What are people's current favorite DLX shapes?

I am still on the 8.25/14.38 as my mainstay.

Was it you that said the 8.38 is an anal suppository? lol

Ha, anyways,  I’m off 8.38 “dreamer”. Set back up an 8.25, and skating it for the last two months. Really loving the less weight, and the 1/8” less wheelbase.

I still DO NOT like the slightly more squarish shape of the 8.25’s nose and tail, but I love the way it skates more than that to be bothered.

I’m actually trying to figure out what the heck I’m going to do with this 8.38 that has been on ice for several months, because I actually have zero interest right now ever skating it.

8.25 4 Life, Boyeeeeeeee

(*oh and actually wondering if I’d enjoy stepping down to 8.06 again. Same wheelbase at 14.38, and with 8” trucks and less wood, it would be even lighter…. Probably won’t do it though… don’t go through decks fast enough to take risk on something I might not enjoy as much, and it would require buying yet ANOTHER new set of trucks.)

[pointandclick]

8.28 x 14.12 x 31.7
the only deck i want to skate

[rikki]

What are people's current favorite DLX shapes?

I am still on the 8.25/14.38 as my mainstay.

This is the one.

Another I've liked quite a lot is the the 8.25/13.88/31.5 True Fit.

But for all-around skating, not one other shape comes even close to the regular 8.25/14.38.

[BeachChicken]

I've had a weird relationship with the 8.25 where if it's steep I hate it otherwise it's good but the numerals never seem to correlate. I've got the Busenitz Easy Rider version on ice maybe that will be THE one for me.

The 8.38 I've had on Thunder cast and Indy cast and mostly liked it, but it's not as good as the generic BBS 8.38 for me. Tolerable if I can't get anything else.

The 8.4 is maybe my favorite shape but always in the worst graphics. Manderson is my current favorite shape.

[Sedition]

Was it you that said the 8.38 is an anal suppository? lol

That was def me.

I still DO NOT like the slightly more squarish shape of the 8.25’s nose and tail, but I love the way it skates more than that to be bothered.

Yeah, that slightly more squared-off nose/tail is exactly what I love about that shape. The "full" shapes are too square for me. Most of the other DLX shapes are too round. The 8.25, however, just perfect. I really like 14.38 wb, too. I tried that 8.06 awhile back. It felt too long in relation to it's width (weird ratios), and trucks were too narrow for me, esp on transition. 

[WelcomeToHell]

Anyone know how often they drop this 8.28x31.7x14.12 shape? Is it a newer one?


Never saw it and the specs sound fantastic. But like others I’d hate to fall in love with a shape and then not see it again for a year.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/una-teeth-828-skateboard-deck

[nopopnostyle]

The new baby blue eagle is the 8.28 shape. Looks like it’s here to stay.

[Sedition]

Anyone know how often they drop this 8.28x31.7x14.12 shape? Is it a newer one?


Never saw it and the specs sound fantastic. But like others I’d hate to fall in love with a shape and then not see it again for a year.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/una-teeth-828-skateboard-deck

The 8.28 has been around for quite awhile, but was not in every drop. Now, however….

[WelcomeToHell]

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Anyone know how often they drop this 8.28x31.7x14.12 shape? Is it a newer one?


Never saw it and the specs sound fantastic. But like others I’d hate to fall in love with a shape and then not see it again for a year.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/una-teeth-828-skateboard-deck

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The 8.28 has been around for quite awhile, but was not in every drop. Now, however….

Appreciate the info. Might as well give it a shot.

[Dan Gerous]

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Anyone know how often they drop this 8.28x31.7x14.12 shape? Is it a newer one?


Never saw it and the specs sound fantastic. But like others I’d hate to fall in love with a shape and then not see it again for a year.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/una-teeth-828-skateboard-deck

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The 8.28 has been around for quite awhile, but was not in every drop. Now, however….

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Appreciate the info. Might as well give it a shot.

It's refered to as Mason's shape as it's what he skates, but it's been around since before Mason got on Real. It also sells very well so I don't think it's going away anytime soon. If you look across Real/AH/Krooked/GrimpleStix, it's almost in every drop.

[WelcomeToHell]

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Anyone know how often they drop this 8.28x31.7x14.12 shape? Is it a newer one?


Never saw it and the specs sound fantastic. But like others I’d hate to fall in love with a shape and then not see it again for a year.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/una-teeth-828-skateboard-deck

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The 8.28 has been around for quite awhile, but was not in every drop. Now, however….

[close]

Appreciate the info. Might as well give it a shot.

[close]

It's refered to as Mason's shape as it's what he skates, but it's been around since before Mason got on Real. It also sells very well so I don't think it's going away anytime soon. If you look across Real/AH/Krooked/GrimpleStix, it's almost in every drop.

Great to know. I thought he skated a shape with some crazy short wheelbase like he did back on Element.

[JM]

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I still DO NOT like the slightly more squarish shape of the 8.25’s nose and tail, but I love the way it skates more than that to be bothered.

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Yeah, that slightly more squared-off nose/tail is exactly what I love about that shape. The "full" shapes are too square for me. Most of the other DLX shapes are too round. The 8.25, however, just perfect. I really like 14.38 wb, too. I tried that 8.06 awhile back. It felt too long in relation to it's width (weird ratios), and trucks were too narrow for me, esp on transition.

 thanks for giving good reason to stay on 8.25

[Mbrimson88]

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I still DO NOT like the slightly more squarish shape of the 8.25’s nose and tail, but I love the way it skates more than that to be bothered.

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Yeah, that slightly more squared-off nose/tail is exactly what I love about that shape. The "full" shapes are too square for me. Most of the other DLX shapes are too round. The 8.25, however, just perfect. I really like 14.38 wb, too. I tried that 8.06 awhile back. It felt too long in relation to it's width (weird ratios), and trucks were too narrow for me, esp on transition.

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 thanks for giving good reason to stay on 8.25

The DLX 8.25 standard shape is (or at the very least was at one point) the most popular board in the whole DLX range.

With so many more shape options out there now, that might have changed some, but I do think I still know more people on that shape than any other, maybe the one exception being the "blue eagle" 8.5 shape, which is more like 8.3 - listed as 8.5 x 31.8 with 14.25 wb anyway. 

Anything around 8.25 to 8.3 or just under 8.5 seems to be the norm right now, that and the 8.25 truck variant being the optimal size, with 8.5 trucks being a very close second, eg Thunder 148 - 149, Indy 144 -149, Venture 5.6 - 5.8 and more.

I still get a bit of a mix of wheel sizes but 52 mm to 54 mm also seems within the most common size range too.


Trying out a number of other DLX shapes (and different brands) in recent months, it is interesting to see and feel the differences, but I do think I post in this thread more than others for a reason - the DLX shapes just work so well for me too.

I think the only boards I don't have set up from the whole DLX range are the Tru Fit and Easy Rider shapes right now, but I sure have had / still do have a lot of boards of varying shapes and sizes for people to try if or when they ask for them.

[Sedition]

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Hah. My standard set-up, for god knows how long at this point, has been the 8.25, 144s (149s pre 144s), and 53mm Spits….which is dead-on in your observations.

As I’ve said many times elsewhere, I’m also really loving the Black Label “standard cut” shape because they are exactly like the 8.25 (e.g. slightly more squared off nose/tail than most DLX shapes).

DLX and Black Label. Nothing else matters.

[pizzafliptofakie]

What are people's current favorite DLX shapes?

I am still on the 8.25/14.38 as my mainstay.

The blue eagle shape (8.5/14.25) is the sacred shape.

[scab]

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Hah. My standard set-up, for god knows how long at this point, has been the 8.25, 144s (149s pre 144s), and 53mm Spits….which is dead-on in your observations.

As I’ve said many times elsewhere, I’m also really loving the Black Label “standard cut” shape because they are exactly like the 8.25 (e.g. slightly more squared off nose/tail than most DLX shapes).

DLX and Black Label. Nothing else matters.

Ever since you posted about the divinity of the 8.75 Label for the first time I've been jonesing for one of those decks, but I was sure they didn't have distribution here in the EU anymore. Today I found out I was dead wrong about that and ordered one. I am sooo fucking psyched to set that one up.

Anyway, DLX shapes. I'd say the 8.75 Ishod twin shape if they'd made more than one drop of those, so I'm settling for the 8.5 version.

[Sedition]

Today I found out I was dead wrong about that and ordered one. I am sooo fucking psyched to set that one up.

I hope I didn't let you down! Please let me know what you think.

IMHO, the the Label standard cuts are the same DLX 8.25/14.38 shape, but in;

8.25/14.25
8.5/14.5
8.75/14.5

So, if you like the DLX 8.25/14.38 shape, but want to try some different dimensions...

[BeachChicken]

are the label shapes actually different from BBs generics? The dims in the 8.25-8.5 and shapes all look pretty standard.

[WelcomeToHell]

Anyone know how often they drop this 8.28x31.7x14.12 shape? Is it a newer one?


Never saw it and the specs sound fantastic. But like others I’d hate to fall in love with a shape and then not see it again for a year.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/una-teeth-828-skateboard-deck

So I ended up not going with the 8.28 because at the same shop I found an Easy Rider 8.25 with a IV stamp. The flattest you can get. Had to try it. It's the Ishod cathedral graphic, which I like more than I thought I would.

[Sedition]

are the label shapes actually different from BBs generics? The dims in the 8.25-8.5 and shapes all look pretty standard.

That is beyond my pay grade. I’ve never actually seen a BBS generic (that I am aware of), so, maybe?