DLX Shapes

[JM]

Damn Calskate. You for real?

(Heh. Pun.)

These are going to be sick. I am sad I have spent all my Christmas money already 😩

[Sedition]

I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

[Mbrimson88]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

Still yet to even see one of those shorter wider boards, but I got a lot of the usual 8.75 and 8.62 shape boards around.  I just took the 3mm risers off the current 8.62 the other day as it felt too tall, putting in just a super thin bike tube type thing instead and it feels way better.  Silly how something like that can make such a difference.

The 8.62 I have set up is on Indy standard 159s with Spitfire F4 58mm Classic 99 duro wheels, which was pretty much what the vert / big bowl guys ride, as I was curious to see how it skated for that combo, hence the risers too.  Overall super smooth and such a fun ride for such a big (long) board with the 14.75 wb, which works really well for going fast and would be really stable in bigger transition.

The kicks are long on it too, which makes it feel more comfortable for me (taller with longer legs) but I still think that the 8.75 is the better all rounder, seeing as I really don't skate big bowls or vert at all any more (not that I could even really do much when I did skate the over 7 foot kind of ramps anyway.

One of the guys who got one and didn't like it being so long wb drilled down the nose so it was more on about the 14.38 - 14.4 or so wb and he doesn't use the nose anyway, but he said it was way more comfortable for him after that modification.

[munchbox]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

[your mom]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875

[Mbrimson88]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

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I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875

Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.

[your mom]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

[close]

is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

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I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875

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Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.

I wouldn't say the tail is necessarily short. It's 6.5- 6.625 depending on your method of measurement. I wouldn't mind a bit more

I've never skated the 8.62 shape but have had several white eagles and do prefer the nose and tail on those over this 14.25wb shape, but not the longer wb.

The white eagle tail is only 1/8 longer than this shape, but the nose is more noticeable at 5/16 longer. I think the nose has a better shape to it as well.

If they would take the nose and tail off the white eagle and put it on this 14.25 shape I would like it much more

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

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is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

Can’t speak to the actual measurements, but the board feels great. Had a great first street session out on it

[Sedition]

Follow-Up: Rode the 8.62 for a bit. Hated it. But now I know to avoid that thing, and that alone was worth the efforts/cost.

[Ok]

Follow-Up: Rode the 8.62 for a bit. Hated it. But now I know to avoid that thing, and that alone was worth the efforts/cost.

i love the way it looks, pointy. it’s big big tho. i’d need to be feeing extra juiced

[Mcidraque]

Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

[Sedition]

Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.

[Mbrimson88]

Follow-Up: Rode the 8.62 for a bit. Hated it. But now I know to avoid that thing, and that alone was worth the efforts/cost.

Damn that sucks then.

No thought of drilling it down in the nose?


Either way, I guess there are the big, wide and long type boards, or what are now the wide but stubby options, with maybe the only other one being the Cardiel Hella Concave shape being a bit more normal.  Still yet to see or get one of those, but there have been a few around from time to time.

General warning about shop specs, but these were accurate from what someone else said who had one, most recently the Selector graphic:

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/cardiel-selectors-862-skateboard-deck

SPECS
SIZE   8.62
LENGTH (IN):   32.3
WHEELBASE (IN):   14.6
NOSE (IN):   7.06
TAIL (IN):   6.56

[Mbrimson88]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

[close]

is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

[close]

I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875

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Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.

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I wouldn't say the tail is necessarily short. It's 6.5- 6.625 depending on your method of measurement. I wouldn't mind a bit more

I've never skated the 8.62 shape but have had several white eagles and do prefer the nose and tail on those over this 14.25wb shape, but not the longer wb.

The white eagle tail is only 1/8 longer than this shape, but the nose is more noticeable at 5/16 longer. I think the nose has a better shape to it as well.

If they would take the nose and tail off the white eagle and put it on this 14.25 shape I would like it much more

Did you see the specs of the new Real 8.75 Tru Fit board?

Not sure if that might work for you, but this was the post here with more info:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4149830#msg4149830


Real true fit 8.75 x 32 14.12 wb

[your mom]

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I have two set-ups. The 8.25/14.38 and the 8.75/14.62. The 8.25 is my main jam. That said, for the last week or so I’ve been on the 8.75 a lot. Today I was at a shop and they had a IV stamped 8.62/14.75. It’s like the only standard issue DLX shape I’ve never owned. Since I’ve been liking the 8.75 recently, I decided, on a whim, to get it (because I’ve been liking a bigger board). Initial thoughts are that it seems to be a bit long in relation to its width, but we’ll see what happens once I skate it.

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I just set up the 8.75 x 14.25 short WB deluxe board, really looking forward to trying it. I think ultimately it could end up feeling too short, but I’ve been super curious

[close]

is the length actually 31.75?
always been curious about that one

[close]

I've had several of these. Length is 31.75. WB is a 1/16 hair shorter than advertised at 14.1875

[close]

Some others had said the tail is a bit short, but if you have had more than one, I am guessing you like it well enough and it works for you?

I guess I am more used to a little longer in kicks / tail with some of the other bigger / wider DLX boards, eg regular 8.62 and 8.75 shapes.

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I wouldn't say the tail is necessarily short. It's 6.5- 6.625 depending on your method of measurement. I wouldn't mind a bit more

I've never skated the 8.62 shape but have had several white eagles and do prefer the nose and tail on those over this 14.25wb shape, but not the longer wb.

The white eagle tail is only 1/8 longer than this shape, but the nose is more noticeable at 5/16 longer. I think the nose has a better shape to it as well.

If they would take the nose and tail off the white eagle and put it on this 14.25 shape I would like it much more

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Did you see the specs of the new Real 8.75 Tru Fit board?

Not sure if that might work for you, but this was the post here with more info:


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=85076.msg4149830#msg4149830


Real true fit 8.75 x 32 14.12 wb

That looks good. I'll have to pick one up

[Fooj]

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Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising



6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.

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For sure, especially dlx.
I have a very loose theory that 6.875-6.9 tails were designed for Ventures and 6.5-6.625 for thunders.

Edited: fixed the html

[smg1138]

Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

[rikki]

Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

I haven't but damn those dims look good. Would love to try one on my Ventures.

[Sedition]

Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.

[Sedition]

Damn that sucks then.

No thought of drilling it down in the nose?

(1) I would never redrill a deck.
(2) If I did redrill 8.62 to a WB I liked, then the nose would be absurd.
(3) Finally trying the 8.62 confirms my previous idea that I just do not like "in-between truck sized" decks.

[pointandclick]

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Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

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Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.

ive skated that shape on aces, and thunders. works for both but the aces made it twitchy, i would assume indys would be better. i think the idea of that shape was for mason when he came over since he rode a 13.75 wb on element and hes on indy.

[Sedition]

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Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

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Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.

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ive skated that shape on aces, and thunders. works for both but the aces made it twitchy, i would assume indys would be better. i think the idea of that shape was for mason when he came over since he rode a 13.75 wb on element and hes on indy.

That is an old shape Julian designed for AH a long time ago.

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Anybody tried the DLX 8.28 shape on Indy's? I looked at it in person recently and it's really nice. If it just had a 14.25" wheelbase it'd be dead perfect for me, but it might be close enough.

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Did. Not a fan. But I am not a fan of sub-14.25 WB, so no surprises here.

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ive skated that shape on aces, and thunders. works for both but the aces made it twitchy, i would assume indys would be better. i think the idea of that shape was for mason when he came over since he rode a 13.75 wb on element and hes on indy.

that may have been the same shape as this doomsayers board that i had and loved.
skated it on 144s and it was great. coulda shoulda just stuck with it

[kneebone]

DLX shots fired at professor schmitt?

[Mbrimson88]

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Damn that sucks then.

No thought of drilling it down in the nose?

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(1) I would never redrill a deck.
(2) If I did redrill 8.62 to a WB I liked, then the nose would be absurd.
(3) Finally trying the 8.62 confirms my previous idea that I just do not like "in-between truck sized" decks.

Yeah I get it on all points, but I am a tinkerer at heart, especially with things I am not going to actually skate or use as intended, so I would find a fun change up to make a cruiser or something.

Longer wheelbase boards make really good pump track setups too, so I would put some 149 or 159 trucks on maybe with some risers and big soft wheels to do laps.  The mellow concave would be perfect for that for me, as per other setups I have just like that.

DLX shots fired at professor schmitt?

Honestly I don't think they operate like that, so it is more likely just a fun take on a different board shape with a graphic to go with it, as is their thing, especially given they have been messing round with different shapes like Beach Bum, Beach Bummer, Grosso style shapes, but then hit a winner with a shorter wb and shorter and wider options for fun cruisers.

Yeah they feel like a Genius with that shape.


That is my take on it anyway.

[Frank and Fred]

Genius is my fav cruiser shape. Actually have one set up for curbs at the moment.  I never liked the tiny micro cruisers...

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Genius is my fav cruiser shape. Actually have one set up for curbs at the moment.  I never liked the tiny micro cruisers...

i got a zip zinger and hated ollies.
i like to cruise, but an ollie is needed

[Xen]

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Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

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6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.

Primitive/April territory - he's on this Venture love affair these days so it makes sense.

Speaking of Venture...looks like he's off the lows as well...

[Mbrimson88]

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Liking the specs. Wish it was a tad shorter but looks promising

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6.75 tail. Don’t see many of those.

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Primitive/April territory - he's on this Venture love affair these days so it makes sense.

Speaking of Venture...looks like he's off the lows as well...

Very close to the Ishod Comix deck, which was 8.25 x 31.9 with 14 wb.

And yeah I seem to recall him talking about Venture lows were fun for a bit on very specific boards, but the normal ones work better for him for everything and he can skate the 5.6 width better on 8.25 boards.

Makes sense.