DLX Shapes

[Mbrimson88]

shapes are good but please make more 8.125's!It's always a struggle to get them.

Also to note, some boards are listed as 8.12 and others are listed as 8.125 so be aware of that.


Example, at Skate Deluxe (as you said France on the location), two different searches, one for 8.12 and 8.125

The 8.12 came up with the longer Ishod cathedral graphic board and some Antihero and Krooked boards, as well as a Real shorter board.

Then 8.125 came up with the shorter Real red oval graphic.


https://www.skatedeluxe.com/fr/search?q=8.12

https://www.skatedeluxe.com/fr/search?q=8.125

[El Freegano]

Real is the best! They offer so many options that cover every taste. I am tempted by these new 8.06 short decks and i am happy that they keep their short 8.12 in rotation.

[Ayjerry]

Looking into a new deck. I grew up on 7.75 Habitats, but had NO idea about length or WB back then. As a carpenter and a snowboarder, size/specs is everything to me. I am currently riding an 8.0" Habitat deck. It's 31.75" measuring tip to tip straight across, and 14.25" wheelbase, with a fat nose. I am riding 147 Thunders, axle to axle on this deck is 17.5".

I am 5'6" 150lb. I am thinking going to a shorter deck would be a welcome change, and DLX seems to have a few to choose from. AH green eagle 7.81x31.3 14WB. The new REAL cathedral "true fit" 8.06x31.3 13.88WB, that deck is a little too pretty for me lol, then they also have their price point deck 7.75x31.25 14WB. I imagine they will start rolling out more True Fit decks as time goes on, but for now this is what I came up with.

Would anyone recommend the price point deck? I am thinking the 7.81 AH is the best bet for me, but does anyone have any recommendations of any others? DLX or elsewhere? Thank you.

[IpathCats]

This one was probably closest to what you were after, which I still have which was 8.43 x 32.57 with 14.75 wb

Real Brock Prowler

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They have one that’s 14.75” too but I haven’t seen those in years. I had one Real deck in that shape and quite liked it.

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The 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb is still being made, the current version is the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck, as per info below:

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/

YO! just saw this reply, i might have to give that 8.5 x 14.75 a shot if its a shape they regularly make.

[Mbrimson88]

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This one was probably closest to what you were after, which I still have which was 8.43 x 32.57 with 14.75 wb

Real Brock Prowler

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They have one that’s 14.75” too but I haven’t seen those in years. I had one Real deck in that shape and quite liked it.

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The 8.5 x 32.5 with 14.75 wb is still being made, the current version is the Real Van Vark Volcanic deck, as per info below:

https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2022/

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YO! just saw this reply, i might have to give that 8.5 x 14.75 a shot if its a shape they regularly make.

It used to be a staple, coming out more or less every other drop, but this has been the only one in the last post pandemic releases I have seen.

I would imagine there would be more coming out in that shape too, sooner or later.

It is worth it if you like longer boards, but don't want a longer and wider board.

[Nth syd bear]

Yo @Mbrimson88 how long do you estimate before we start seeing some of the true fit shapes over here?
Just looking for an educated guess and I thought u would be the best to ask

Except for spitfire i dont usually have much interest in dlx product.
But those dimensions got my attention

[Mbrimson88]

Yo @Mbrimson88 how long do you estimate before we start seeing some of the true fit shapes over here?
Just looking for an educated guess and I thought u would be the best to ask

Except for spitfire i dont usually have much interest in dlx product.
But those dimensions got my attention

At a glance I would say a couple of months, but it depends if any are in a current "in transit" shipment container or still yet to be sent.

Project Distribution do DLX here and would be able to give you a very good answer on what is coming, specific sizes and all that too.

Ben or Jim or whoever else is there that answers messages or email always has a handle on things - rad dudes!


https://projectdistribution.com.au/

https://projectdistribution.com.au/contact/

https://www.instagram.com/projectdist/

[Nth syd bear]

a couple months is fine with me and appreciate the contact info

Thank you as always

[Mbrimson88]

does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase

Says 14 or is 14?

People who have had it from when it first came out said it was 14.25 wb, so maybe don't go with the sticker and measure the board and see.

Overall it is 8.38 (Full shape) x 32 with 14.25 wb, from all accounts, but I still haven't seen one in person, only seen very hi res pics and read specs, etc.

If it is the usual DLX sticker, round size sticker in silver foil, it might be the wrong sticker someone put on the board, or someone could have swapped it out at some point too.  Seen both of those situations, so although not common, it can easily happen.


* Not trying to be a dick, but I am curious now.  Which graphic is the one you got?  I think the yellow one was the most recent, from a couple of pages back on here.

[Boog]

I'm really liking the 8.5×32.18×14.38 shape I've been skating. It just feels right.

[Mbrimson88]

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does anyone know if they changed the krooked manderson shape? it says 14.25 wheelbase online but the one i have says 14 wheelbase

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Says 14 or is 14?

People who have had it from when it first came out said it was 14.25 wb, so maybe don't go with the sticker and measure the board and see.

Overall it is 8.38 (Full shape) x 32 with 14.25 wb, from all accounts, but I still haven't seen one in person, only seen very hi res pics and read specs, etc.

If it is the usual DLX sticker, round size sticker in silver foil, it might be the wrong sticker someone put on the board, or someone could have swapped it out at some point too.  Seen both of those situations, so although not common, it can easily happen.


* Not trying to be a dick, but I am curious now.  Which graphic is the one you got?  I think the yellow one was the most recent, from a couple of pages back on here.

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says 14 and is 14, i measured. there’s no way i could skate a wheelbase under 14.25. pretty bummed i still can’t try this shape yet. it’s this one, note the sticker: https://laborskateshop.com/products/krooked-mike-anderson-eyeballs-skateboard-deck?_pos=5&_fid=a20a81d8a&_ss=c

Yeah, I got a close up of the sticker and that is a totally different board, at 8.38 x 31.75 with 14" wb, which is the new Tru Fit Mold size.





That one is different to the usual Manderson shape, which was as shown here on the normal listing 8.38 x 32 with 14.25 wb but is clearly the same graphic on a different deck:


https://krookedskateboarding.com/spring-2023






That board shape and size is the one people had shown before, but comes up better here:


https://www.realskateboards.com/spring-2023/






I had noticed some shops had put up the short board listing for the normal 8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb (which is what I skate) but if they are mix and matching the different shapes with the standard graphics, then things could get weird, just like you.  Expecting to order one thing and getting another.

That is not fun.


* Had you bought it, or were you just looking at it?  If you bought it, I would be returning it ASAP as it is different to what is listed and also asking the shop to talk to DLX about their board sizes / shapes with specific graphics, maybe more so if that is going to be the new Manderson shape going forward.

[CrappyChan]

I am 6'0 size 10.5 shoe but just got a krooked eyes 8.38 Tru fit and I'm vibing with it like crazy. I was looking at a limo but in comparison the krooked had a much steeper kick and slightly pointy nose and tail rather than the squared off style that is popular right now. I might only skate this from now on, didn't realize it was that compact but it is very easy to flip and I learned multiple tricks on it first session even though I hadn't skated in weeks.

[FrenchSkater]

For those who have already tried the 8.06 X 31.5 with 14 WB, is it really a good compromise between 8 and 8.125 and is it also a good board for a small skater like me ? 5,7 and 8 foot size, and i skate Venture 5.2 High V light.

Just to know if all these options add up for my next deck.. 

[pointandclick]

For those who have already tried the 8.06 X 31.5 with 14 WB, is it really a good compromise between 8 and 8.125 and is it also a good board for a small skater like me ? 5,7 and 8 foot size, and i skate Venture 5.2 High V light.

Just to know if all these options add up for my next deck.. 

skated this shape on 147 cast thunders, felt good but too small in the long run for me.
im 5'8 size 7 foot. now i bumped up to 148s on the 8.28 14.125 and im way happier.

[Esmith5488]

I am 6'0 size 10.5 shoe but just got a krooked eyes 8.38 Tru fit and I'm vibing with it like crazy. I was looking at a limo but in comparison the krooked had a much steeper kick and slightly pointy nose and tail rather than the squared off style that is popular right now. I might only skate this from now on, didn't realize it was that compact but it is very easy to flip and I learned multiple tricks on it first session even though I hadn't skated in weeks.

I have the same 8.3 true fit and I’m loving it so much I went and got another 8.3 true fit at vu

[nopopnostyle]

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I am 6'0 size 10.5 shoe but just got a krooked eyes 8.38 Tru fit and I'm vibing with it like crazy. I was looking at a limo but in comparison the krooked had a much steeper kick and slightly pointy nose and tail rather than the squared off style that is popular right now. I might only skate this from now on, didn't realize it was that compact but it is very easy to flip and I learned multiple tricks on it first session even though I hadn't skated in weeks.

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I have the same 8.3 true fit and I’m loving it so much I went and got another 8.3 true fit at vu

I got the 8.25 Tru Fit about three weeks ago and I also really like it a lot. At first the kicks looked a little too steep for my taste. I got a IV and the tail is as steep as a I on the normal DLX 8.25. But to my delight it doesn't feel that steep when you ride it.
In the first sessions I too got a few moves back I hadn't done in a while and it just feels right.

Might just be the shape to cure my madness and become my everyday setup. Already ordered two more. 

[Frank and Fred]

Any of you familiar with the Cardiel Hecka tight 'construction?' How is it different from the standard Dlx 8.62"? Just a slightly shorter WB? Curious about tail and nose length...

[Mbrimson88]

Any of you familiar with the Cardiel Hecka tight 'construction?' How is it different from the standard Dlx 8.62"? Just a slightly shorter WB? Curious about tail and nose length...

Yeah, I don't have one, but I had seen one and compared it to my usual 8.5 x 32.3 with 14.5 wb and it was almost the same, just a bit wider.

Overall it actually seems like a really good mid size shape, nowhere near as big as the usual 8.62 x 32.6 with 14.75 wb, which is fun if you want or like a big long board, but it has been a bit big for a few people I know.


They are a bit hard to find a good image, but the Cardiel Burro or Cardiel For Lovers series are that board shape and although out of stock most places, some shops have some good pics, like this one:

[Mbrimson88]

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I am not sure if the one called Infectious Waste is the Cardiel shape or the usual shape, as a couple of places have them listed differently.


The last of the Cardiel hella tight construction board shape seems to be from Summer 2022, although there could have been one or more I missed since then.


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer-2022/


https://www.antiheroskateboards.com/summer22/ah-2022-summer-catalog-06.jpg






https://p1-e6eeae93.imageflux.jp/c!/f=webp:auto,a=2,w=920,h=920,b=ffffff00/heshdawgz/a851122911e517b4b8f5.jpg

[Frank and Fred]

There's been a couple of Cardeil Hecka construction decks out since the above one. There are two out right now. One with the same John Herndon graphic as the Huffer. I am most concerned about the tail length. I can't do anything under 8.5" I am hoping its closer to 8.75"

[Painted Baby]

Looks like the new 8.8 BA shape has a 15"wb not the listed 15.05. I mean we kinda knew these numbers were changed to make the shapes easier to track but I can't recall any direct confirmation of that notion before this one.

[Frank and Fred]

BA shape been in the stores a little while now.

[Painted Baby]

BA shape been in the stores a little while now.

Gotcha. I couldn't remember if it was in here or the Big Boys thread where someone asked if his shape was actually a 15.05 or just a 15 on the low. Just thought I'd add fuel to the fire that DLX is slightly fudgy with their dims.

[Mbrimson88]

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BA shape been in the stores a little while now.

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Gotcha. I couldn't remember if it was in here or the Big Boys thread where someone asked if his shape was actually a 15.05 or just a 15 on the low. Just thought I'd add fuel to the fire that DLX is slightly fudgy with their dims.

It is funny though, I guess just like I can feel the difference between my usual 8.38 and 8.5 boards, but having slightly less width makes such a difference on a board, between the 8.8 and the 9.0 sizes in those boards.

I am still yet to see one, but I have an old white graphic "18" 8.83 ish deck with a longer wheelbase that is pretty much the in between size of the 8.75 and the 9.0 so I can guess what it would be like.

[Frank and Fred]

Great set up vid. now I want to try and tre flip a 15" wheelbase like BA...

However,....

I'm seeing some pretty unacceptable top bushing abuse... First Tom Penny and now BA... #toomanythreads

[shawngreg]

^^ i as well have fallen victim to enjoying that BA setup video way too much.  all of a sudden im thinking, damn im 6'3 also, do i need a 9in eagle??

[WelcomeToHell]

Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?

I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.


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To add to that, others I know have been used more broadly across the BBS range or brands include:


8.38 x 32.25 with 14.5 wb

9.0 x 33 with 15 wb


Most of the DLX shapes seem to be very unique in terms of the specific shape, even though some of the dimensions are similar to other brands, so they do keep a fairly tight hold on to their own shape catalog.

I wonder if those other boards were just ones that had been copied or seemed more generic shapes or if they started as other branded shapes and DLX took them on as they fit well in their own range.  Either way, no matter as there are so many options, even more now with the Tru Fit boards, even though I am not at all interested in anything under 14.38 wb or 32 length, there are still a lot of people who will benefit from a better size board for their needs.

[WelcomeToHell]

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Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?

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I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.

This is great info. Thanks!

[Sedition]

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Anyone know if the the 8.75 white eagle is a standard BBS 8.75 shape/spec or is it unique to DLX?

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I don't recall seeing it anywhere else.

The 8.62 was also used for Black Label boards when I compared, but other brands that have 8.75 were different usually, shorter wheelbases for brands like Polar, Heroin, etc.

Also the DLX 8.75 tapers significantly from front to back, which is not that common when compared to some other shapes, or at least the ones I have compared them to.

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This is great info. Thanks!

The 8.75 does taper, but I'm not sure I'd use the word "significantly" to describe it.