DLX Shapes

[Sedition]

In other funny observations I went on IG and saw Ben D has been back on Indy's and normal decks for many months. Funny considering he got DLX to design an obscure shape that isn't well liked to facilitate his Venture prefs haha.

Ben is his own worst enemy. He needs to take his own advice and “stick with what works.” I could say the same to/with DLX, also.

[Mbrimson88]

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So in a nutshell, the actual true-ass realistic dims of the 8.5 Blue Eagle are:

8.38 x 14.2 x 31.75?

What's the actual tail length?

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Depends on how you measure. That said, I have always found it to be •slightly• shorter than tail on the 8.25/14.38.

It is a funny one, cause an old blue eagle from maybe 2010 - 2012 with the slightly ligher colour navy blue than it is now is still 8.5 at the shoulder, so I really don't know when things changed, but that shape is definitely not as wide, as people say now, being barely 8.4 at the widest and around 8.3 or even less down towards the tail on every variant of 8.5 I have bought in the last few years.


Re different tails, yes the regular 8.25 definitely has the longest tail of all these shapes, the one exception being the black eagle 8.125 shape with a 6.75 tail.

The funny thing is most of these other shapes all have an almost similar length tail, all pretty much 6.5 when putting bolts through a few of them and then seeing which is longer.

Oddly enough, the steepest boards have the longest kicks too, as the boards are cut flat, so my usual IV stamps are a touch shorter than the steeper boards.  Not a whole lot, but when I flatten some of the I or II stamp boards I have bought over the years, they work out considerably longer than the regular IV stamps.


**  Probably information that is irrelevant for most, but it is interesting to see, more so without actually measuring to get down to the last sixteenth or /32 number but by eye and comparing multiple boards when they are bolted together to see which kick sticks out the most.  Yes sometimes it could be said I have more time than others, as well as too many boards to be able to check and compare, more so from having the shop than anything else.

[BeachChicken]

the stamps mean nothing lately. I had 4 easy rider decks: 1 was a IV, 2 were II, and there was a III. The IV was steepest, then one of the II, then the III, and then the other II. I was at my local this weekend and bored and mentioned it to the dude there and they had 2 new DLX boxes. We took the 8.5 and 8.25 out and compared all 15 and sure enough, it made no sense with IV steeper than I, some just really being altogether almost different shapes and so forth.

In my mind I-IV is only relevant lately for the 4 boards in that exact press or maybe that day.

[Mbrimson88]

the stamps mean nothing lately. I had 4 easy rider decks: 1 was a IV, 2 were II, and there was a III. The IV was steepest, then one of the II, then the III, and then the other II. I was at my local this weekend and bored and mentioned it to the dude there and they had 2 new DLX boxes. We took the 8.5 and 8.25 out and compared all 15 and sure enough, it made no sense with IV steeper than I, some just really being altogether almost different shapes and so forth.

In my mind I-IV is only relevant lately for the 4 boards in that exact press or maybe that day.

Yeah it has been a bit funny - wonder if someone is not putting the stamps on correctly or something?

I think the older boards, which I have more than anything else, seem to be a bit more accurate, but I have noticed some funny things, eg some stains all seem to be more mellow than others, especially pale aqua tops from a while back - every board I got from a few shapes were all way more mellow, which was very weird, but I am guessing they all went in the mellow mold presses.

Even some other boards, which almost feel like there is minimal to no concave, they are that flat, which are way more mellow than the easy rider concave, which I have got my hands on in recent years - the stamps don't matter at all, with whatever press / mold was used on those.

Thankful though I haven't come across anything in the shapes I like to ride that is too steep, but I have seen a few in the past that were way more than anything I would like to ride.

Most of the boards I have are from at least a year or more, often a few years old, besides the specific new shapes like the Anchor 9" or the Horse Pill 10" and similar boards.

Others like the regular 8.25 always seemed a little more curved up in the concave than the 8.38 or 8.75, but I would also think they would have some presses that were a little more mellow in width too, to account for the wider boards.

I have always liked that about BBS - they do seem to know and cover every option in different lengths, wheelbases, widths, etc.

[Too Frank To Fred]

I see the price of standard DLX decks jumping quite significantly with the latest drop. Tactics now has DLX boards at up to about $83...

[nopopnostyle]

The true GOAT shape is the AH 8.4, but it is always in the absolute shittiest graphics.

Agreed!
Learned not to care about graphics because the shape works so well for me. But to be fair, some of the Grimple graphics were good.
The 8.4 hasn’t been in the latest drop. Hope its still gonna be in at least one drop a year and doesn’t disappear.

I find myself praying for an 8.4 Eagle almost every night now.

[JM]

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the stamps mean nothing lately. I had 4 easy rider decks: 1 was a IV, 2 were II, and there was a III. The IV was steepest, then one of the II, then the III, and then the other II. I was at my local this weekend and bored and mentioned it to the dude there and they had 2 new DLX boxes. We took the 8.5 and 8.25 out and compared all 15 and sure enough, it made no sense with IV steeper than I, some just really being altogether almost different shapes and so forth.

In my mind I-IV is only relevant lately for the 4 boards in that exact press or maybe that day.

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Yeah it has been a bit funny - wonder if someone is not putting the stamps on correctly or something?

I think the older boards, which I have more than anything else, seem to be a bit more accurate, but I have noticed some funny things, eg some stains all seem to be more mellow than others, especially pale aqua tops from a while back - every board I got from a few shapes were all way more mellow, which was very weird, but I am guessing they all went in the mellow mold presses.

Even some other boards, which almost feel like there is minimal to no concave, they are that flat, which are way more mellow than the easy rider concave, which I have got my hands on in recent years - the stamps don't matter at all, with whatever press / mold was used on those.

Thankful though I haven't come across anything in the shapes I like to ride that is too steep, but I have seen a few in the past that were way more than anything I would like to ride.

Most of the boards I have are from at least a year or more, often a few years old, besides the specific new shapes like the Anchor 9" or the Horse Pill 10" and similar boards.

Others like the regular 8.25 always seemed a little more curved up in the concave than the 8.38 or 8.75, but I would also think they would have some presses that were a little more mellow in width too, to account for the wider boards.

I have always liked that about BBS - they do seem to know and cover every option in different lengths, wheelbases, widths, etc.

I see the price of standard DLX decks jumping quite significantly with the latest drop. Tactics now has DLX boards at up to about $83...

I don’t even want to imagine deck prices if/when tariffs go into effect. (I’m too scared to read the Tariff thread.)

That being said, if DLX continues to deliver solid products with good customer service, I’ll be willing to pay a little more. Their company has good practices, and price premiums sometimes are worth it.

But if their QAQC starts to slip (like things on concave/steepness and Roman numerals), I’m not sure it will be worth it.

Yet, if it’s still better than everything else, it will be a necessary purchase.

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I see the price of standard DLX decks jumping quite significantly with the latest drop. Tactics now has DLX boards at up to about $83...

My huge stack of slightly used boards and brand new boards on ice I've accumulated from test riding stuff and impulse buying on sales within the last couple years is looking just a bit less insane. I might be able to avoid the tariff apocalypses on skate gear for a couple years.

[Mbrimson88]

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the stamps mean nothing lately. I had 4 easy rider decks: 1 was a IV, 2 were II, and there was a III. The IV was steepest, then one of the II, then the III, and then the other II. I was at my local this weekend and bored and mentioned it to the dude there and they had 2 new DLX boxes. We took the 8.5 and 8.25 out and compared all 15 and sure enough, it made no sense with IV steeper than I, some just really being altogether almost different shapes and so forth.

In my mind I-IV is only relevant lately for the 4 boards in that exact press or maybe that day.

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Yeah it has been a bit funny - wonder if someone is not putting the stamps on correctly or something?

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I see the price of standard DLX decks jumping quite significantly with the latest drop. Tactics now has DLX boards at up to about $83...

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I don’t even want to imagine deck prices if/when tariffs go into effect. (I’m too scared to read the Tariff thread.)

That being said, if DLX continues to deliver solid products with good customer service, I’ll be willing to pay a little more. Their company has good practices, and price premiums sometimes are worth it.

But if their QAQC starts to slip (like things on concave/steepness and Roman numerals), I’m not sure it will be worth it.

Yet, if it’s still better than everything else, it will be a necessary purchase.

That is definitely what brings me back time and time again.

Right now I am riding a I (ONE) stamp Grimple 8.38 board which feels very much like most of my others, and it is great, so I have no issues with it.  Just funny because I thought it would have been way too steep for me, but even standing on it, the kicks felt a little steep, so just driving over it has flattened it out just right for me now.

Glad I can still always get good boards in that regard.

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I see the price of standard DLX decks jumping quite significantly with the latest drop. Tactics now has DLX boards at up to about $83...

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My huge stack of slightly used boards and brand new boards on ice I've accumulated from test riding stuff and impulse buying on sales within the last couple years is looking just a bit less insane. I might be able to avoid the tariff apocalypses on skate gear for a couple years.

I am also glad I have enough boards to last a while, cause I don't know about what is going to happen down the line either.

[Too Frank To Fred]

Looks like the DBX decks are selling quick. I'm holding off for different sizes.

Finally ordered a Cardiel 'Hecka Tight.' Been meaning to try one for a long time.

[BeachChicken]

Went to the local again yesterday to grab something I forgot. The owner noted the staff are 3/3 for snapping DBX tails. Granted, these kids fucking rip and skate some big shit and tend to break boards. I do wonder if Basalt is strong and will retain stiffness, but is a bit brittle if over-stressed.

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great thread that i’ve stayed out of for too long. haven’t had the best experience with bbs/dlx boards, over the last 4 ish years.
most of that is a personal preference thing, i like flatter, pointier decks.

i’m going thru my predictable insanity where i decide that i want to try and skate indy’s, particularly 159s, again. i had some great times on 159s and shamefully narrow boards (8.25 14wb).
i’m looking for wide/short decks. if anyone has a recommendation lemme know.

[Sedition]

great thread that i’ve stayed out of for too long. haven’t had the best experience with bbs/dlx boards, over the last 4 ish years.
most of that is a personal preference thing, i like flatter, pointier decks.

i’m going thru my predictable insanity where i decide that i want to try and skate indy’s, particularly 159s, again. i had some great times on 159s and shamefully narrow boards (8.25 14wb).
i’m looking for wide/short decks. if anyone has a recommendation lemme know.

Do you have a preferred wheelbase?

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great thread that i’ve stayed out of for too long. haven’t had the best experience with bbs/dlx boards, over the last 4 ish years.
most of that is a personal preference thing, i like flatter, pointier decks.

i’m going thru my predictable insanity where i decide that i want to try and skate indy’s, particularly 159s, again. i had some great times on 159s and shamefully narrow boards (8.25 14wb).
i’m looking for wide/short decks. if anyone has a recommendation lemme know.

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Do you have a preferred wheelbase?

i’ve been all over the place.
when i try indy’s, i usually do better on the shorter boards, maybe it helps with the weight? i don’t know. i’ve had too many setups that have proven my pet theories wrong.
some combos ‘just work’.
in addition to all of that, there is the ever challenging/elusive ‘feeling’ aspect, that i believe you’re mentioned several times: iirc you skate ‘better’ on your 8.25 setup, but the 8.75 ‘feels better’.
i identify. i looooooove the feeling of 8.75 trucks. that doesn’t jive with my ever decreasing pop/power, my attempts for flatground flippery, and doesn’t align with my love affair with my favorite pro skate era//parts/footage/skaters, which is really just trilogy.
oh yeah. what is my preference in wb. i don’t know. with indy’s i tend to say 14.25 is my max, and i like shorter boards, sub 32”. i start getting much more princess and the pea with it. better kickflips 144-159, nut would often struuuuuuggle with treflips once i left 139s behind.
best indy setups were baker b17, an 8.25 chico from 2015 that was white with a colorful portrait of maybe a musician, and an early doom sayers that was short and full, and truly lovely.
i think our preferences are almost opposite: when i see a pointier flatter shape i get hyped. i have an olive eagle in the stack, that is flat, but it is looooooooong. shape spoke to me on the rack tho

[Sedition]

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great thread that i’ve stayed out of for too long. haven’t had the best experience with bbs/dlx boards, over the last 4 ish years.
most of that is a personal preference thing, i like flatter, pointier decks.

i’m going thru my predictable insanity where i decide that i want to try and skate indy’s, particularly 159s, again. i had some great times on 159s and shamefully narrow boards (8.25 14wb).
i’m looking for wide/short decks. if anyone has a recommendation lemme know.

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Do you have a preferred wheelbase?

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i’ve been all over the place.
when i try indy’s, i usually do better on the shorter boards, maybe it helps with the weight? i don’t know. i’ve had too many setups that have proven my pet theories wrong.
some combos ‘just work’.
in addition to all of that, there is the ever challenging/elusive ‘feeling’ aspect, that i believe you’re mentioned several times: iirc you skate ‘better’ on your 8.25 setup, but the 8.75 ‘feels better’.
i identify. i looooooove the feeling of 8.75 trucks. that doesn’t jive with my ever decreasing pop/power, my attempts for flatground flippery, and doesn’t align with my love affair with my favorite pro skate era//parts/footage/skaters, which is really just trilogy.
oh yeah. what is my preference in wb. i don’t know. with indy’s i tend to say 14.25 is my max, and i like shorter boards, sub 32”. i start getting much more princess and the pea with it. better kickflips 144-159, nut would often struuuuuuggle with treflips once i left 139s behind.
best indy setups were baker b17, an 8.25 chico from 2015 that was white with a colorful portrait of maybe a musician, and an early doom sayers that was short and full, and truly lovely.
i think our preferences are almost opposite: when i see a pointier flatter shape i get hyped. i have an olive eagle in the stack, that is flat, but it is looooooooong. shape spoke to me on the rack tho

Currently at work / on phone, so will respond more later. But for now, I know DLX (usually AH) makes an 8.75/14.25/31.75 deck…but if memory serves correct, more rounded than pointy kicks.

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great thread that i’ve stayed out of for too long. haven’t had the best experience with bbs/dlx boards, over the last 4 ish years.
most of that is a personal preference thing, i like flatter, pointier decks.

i’m going thru my predictable insanity where i decide that i want to try and skate indy’s, particularly 159s, again. i had some great times on 159s and shamefully narrow boards (8.25 14wb).
i’m looking for wide/short decks. if anyone has a recommendation lemme know.

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Do you have a preferred wheelbase?

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i’ve been all over the place.
when i try indy’s, i usually do better on the shorter boards, maybe it helps with the weight? i don’t know. i’ve had too many setups that have proven my pet theories wrong.
some combos ‘just work’.
in addition to all of that, there is the ever challenging/elusive ‘feeling’ aspect, that i believe you’re mentioned several times: iirc you skate ‘better’ on your 8.25 setup, but the 8.75 ‘feels better’.
i identify. i looooooove the feeling of 8.75 trucks. that doesn’t jive with my ever decreasing pop/power, my attempts for flatground flippery, and doesn’t align with my love affair with my favorite pro skate era//parts/footage/skaters, which is really just trilogy.
oh yeah. what is my preference in wb. i don’t know. with indy’s i tend to say 14.25 is my max, and i like shorter boards, sub 32”. i start getting much more princess and the pea with it. better kickflips 144-159, nut would often struuuuuuggle with treflips once i left 139s behind.
best indy setups were baker b17, an 8.25 chico from 2015 that was white with a colorful portrait of maybe a musician, and an early doom sayers that was short and full, and truly lovely.
i think our preferences are almost opposite: when i see a pointier flatter shape i get hyped. i have an olive eagle in the stack, that is flat, but it is looooooooong. shape spoke to me on the rack tho

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Currently at work / on phone, so will respond more later. But for now, I know DLX (usually AH) makes an 8.75/14.25/31.75 deck…but if memory serves correct, more rounded than pointy kicks.

whoa!
i was just gonna get the shortest 8.5, but this sounds interesting.
i tired the tru-fit, and something was wrong. one of the very few boards i just could not adjust to at all.
i end up skating whatever, the board i’ve been most into of late is the 8.25 shovel gx board. probably more of a 149 scenario (i skate it with ventures). only adding this to say that i like skateboards, i have what i think are preferences, i buy something sporadically, and often times end up liking it in some way

[BL0B]

[Mbrimson88]

The SW price is insane

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/search-skate.html?start=0&count=200&searchtext=dbx

As per the other thread which has a bit more DBX info, if people were asking, I can see the warning sticker from the SW board pic.


https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=2859609.0;topicseen



At least I can clearly see "Made in Mexico" on the warning sticker, so they are still being made at BBS as per some people wondering if, what or where.


https://img.skatewarehouse.com/watermark/rs.php?path=RLDOB85DK-2.jpg

[Sedition]

Assuming they are not "new" shapes, I like that DLX confirms (in the photo in other thread) what I have always said about the 8.5...the tail is under 6.5 / has a shorter tail than the 8.25.

[munchbox]

Assuming they are not "new" shapes, I like that DLX confirms (in the photo in other thread) what I have always said about the 8.5...the tail is under 6.5 / has a shorter tail than the 8.25.

good eye
funnily enough, its the same tail length as the g016
yet one is hated and the other enjoyed by many

maybe its the tail shape/steepness?
i cant get on with either for more concrete reasons
but i am curious

[Mbrimson88]

Assuming they are not "new" shapes, I like that DLX confirms (in the photo in other thread) what I have always said about the 8.5...the tail is under 6.5 / has a shorter tail than the 8.25.

Really though, the 8.5 "blue eagle" shape seems like it is bang on 6.5 in the tail, the 8.25 regular is 6.56 or so, given the usual dimensions listed in a lot of places state that too - 6.5 being the industry standard, even though some are a little here and there.

I would say that you are correct in your own measurements but that the DLX press release for the DBX boards is incorrect in the tail length.


Putting longer bolts through the various boards, including the 8.25 regular, the 8.38 and the 8.5 blue eagle, it is pretty much in that order from longest to shortest too, especially when I put an 8.25 regular on both ends, the others sit off the bench, even if it is ever so slightly, a mm for the 8.38 and a couple of mm for the 8.5 board if I recall correctly.

Doing the conversion (thanks google tool) 6.5 and 6.56 and then 6.6 only have a single mm between each.


* That info has the tail at 6.37 which is about 3 - 4 mm shorter.  Might not seem like much, but I don't think those tails are that short, but that's just me.

[Big Brother]

Has anyone found a nice round DLX shape? Primitive shapes are sick and on BBS wood but they are a less steep (nose and tail) mold.

DLX seem to be too square or too pointy for me a lot of the time.

[back smith]

Today I was on the Anti Hero Orange Eagle. Old AF but still feels really good, I believe because it has been reinforced with Powell Peralta Rib Bones (take that, basalt!).

It hasn't got a huge amount of use. Mainly because I could never really get on with it with Indys. Took switching to Ace Classics to unlock the deck for me. But the razor tail is starting to reach the last ply, so some..

[Sedition]

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Assuming they are not "new" shapes, I like that DLX confirms (in the photo in other thread) what I have always said about the 8.5...the tail is under 6.5 / has a shorter tail than the 8.25.

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Really though, the 8.5 "blue eagle" shape seems like it is bang on 6.5 in the tail, the 8.25 regular is 6.56 or so, given the usual dimensions listed in a lot of places state that too - 6.5 being the industry standard, even though some are a little here and there.

I would say that you are correct in your own measurements but that the DLX press release for the DBX boards is incorrect in the tail length.


Putting longer bolts through the various boards, including the 8.25 regular, the 8.38 and the 8.5 blue eagle, it is pretty much in that order from longest to shortest too, especially when I put an 8.25 regular on both ends, the others sit off the bench, even if it is ever so slightly, a mm for the 8.38 and a couple of mm for the 8.5 board if I recall correctly.

Doing the conversion (thanks google tool) 6.5 and 6.56 and then 6.6 only have a single mm between each.


* That info has the tail at 6.37 which is about 3 - 4 mm shorter.  Might not seem like much, but I don't think those tails are that short, but that's just me.

True, DLX has certainly been off/wrong with their listed dimensions before. To that end, when I've measured the 31.85 shape before, the tail has never been THAT much shorter (as it seems to be listed here) than the 8.25, only by a few mm....certainly not four mm (I mean that is a lot). This is all to say their claim of 6.37 is prolly wrong. At least they are acknowledging the 8.25 has a longer tail.

[hayduke lives]

i know they already have a ton of options but i wish one was wider version of the manderson shape. was standing on an old one i still have set up from years ago and it just feels "right". i also am too in love with ace classic 55s to size back down. hope there are wider dbx in pipeline.

[Too Frank To Fred]

I'm holding off DBX until there are wider versions. Ideally (for me) the 8.62, 8.75 or Huffer (very unlikely)... I find wider boards can mush out quicker... ask BA... while we are at it, how about a DBX on BA's 8.88"?

[munchbox]

I'm holding off DBX until there are wider versions. Ideally (for me) the 8.62, 8.75 or Huffer (very unlikely)... I find wider boards can mush out quicker... ask BA... while we are at it, how about a DBX on BA's 8.88"?

who outside of BA is riding the 8.88 shape?
i swear i have only seen two in two different shops
and only posted here once in the set up thread

[Too Frank To Fred]

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I'm holding off DBX until there are wider versions. Ideally (for me) the 8.62, 8.75 or Huffer (very unlikely)... I find wider boards can mush out quicker... ask BA... while we are at it, how about a DBX on BA's 8.88"?

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who outside of BA is riding the 8.88 shape?
i swear i have only seen two in two different shops
and only posted here once in the set up thread

I would and so would my dad, Stu Graham.

[Mbrimson88]

True, DLX has certainly been off/wrong with their listed dimensions before. To that end, when I've measured the 31.85 shape before, the tail has never been THAT much shorter (as it seems to be listed here) than the 8.25, only by a few mm....certainly not four mm (I mean that is a lot). This is all to say their claim of 6.37 is prolly wrong. At least they are acknowledging the 8.25 has a longer tail.

Yeah, but the funny thing is I can't imagine almost any other pursuit having such a good discussion over a couple of mm difference in their tools / equipment / gear...

I could be mistaken though.  Not the first time for that!

i know they already have a ton of options but i wish one was wider version of the manderson shape. was standing on an old one i still have set up from years ago and it just feels "right". i also am too in love with ace classic 55s to size back down. hope there are wider dbx in pipeline.

Not to put you off DLX boards, but the Alien Workshop is very square looking, especially in the 8.5 and 8.75 versions, medium wb 14.25 but 32.2 long and very squared off kicks.  Worth checking if you are in a shop and can see them in person, but maybe a little too squared for some people.

The FULL shapes, not Full SE shapes, are also very squared off, but with longer everything, especially wheelbase, so the 8.5 has 14.62 and the 8.75 has 14.75 wb on the boards I have.  I guess they don't come out that often any more, since the trend is going for shorter wb options, hence re checking the other boards, but looking up some good pics of the 8.75 FULL it is a beast.

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I'm holding off DBX until there are wider versions. Ideally (for me) the 8.62, 8.75 or Huffer (very unlikely)... I find wider boards can mush out quicker... ask BA... while we are at it, how about a DBX on BA's 8.88"?

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who outside of BA is riding the 8.88 shape?
i swear i have only seen two in two different shops
and only posted here once in the set up thread

I feel like that shape has never really had a good production, or if it did, I have no idea where they all went, because I have also never seen any in person, or the shops that got one or maybe two sold out super fast and no one could get any more after that.  I guess just wait and see how many come out in the next release of his board, whenever that happens to be...

* Yes there is another one on the way, as people had said before.

[hayduke lives]

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True, DLX has certainly been off/wrong with their listed dimensions before. To that end, when I've measured the 31.85 shape before, the tail has never been THAT much shorter (as it seems to be listed here) than the 8.25, only by a few mm....certainly not four mm (I mean that is a lot). This is all to say their claim of 6.37 is prolly wrong. At least they are acknowledging the 8.25 has a longer tail.

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Yeah, but the funny thing is I can't imagine almost any other pursuit having such a good discussion over a couple of mm difference in their tools / equipment / gear...

I could be mistaken though.  Not the first time for that!

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i know they already have a ton of options but i wish one was wider version of the manderson shape. was standing on an old one i still have set up from years ago and it just feels "right". i also am too in love with ace classic 55s to size back down. hope there are wider dbx in pipeline.

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Not to put you off DLX boards, but the Alien Workshop is very square looking, especially in the 8.5 and 8.75 versions, medium wb 14.25 but 32.2 long and very squared off kicks.  Worth checking if you are in a shop and can see them in person, but maybe a little too squared for some people.

The FULL shapes, not Full SE shapes, are also very squared off, but with longer everything, especially wheelbase, so the 8.5 has 14.62 and the 8.75 has 14.75 wb on the boards I have.  I guess they don't come out that often any more, since the trend is going for shorter wb options, hence re checking the other boards, but looking up some good pics of the 8.75 FULL it is a beast.

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I'm holding off DBX until there are wider versions. Ideally (for me) the 8.62, 8.75 or Huffer (very unlikely)... I find wider boards can mush out quicker... ask BA... while we are at it, how about a DBX on BA's 8.88"?

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who outside of BA is riding the 8.88 shape?
i swear i have only seen two in two different shops
and only posted here once in the set up thread

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I feel like that shape has never really had a good production, or if it did, I have no idea where they all went, because I have also never seen any in person, or the shops that got one or maybe two sold out super fast and no one could get any more after that.  I guess just wait and see how many come out in the next release of his board, whenever that happens to be...

* Yes there is another one on the way, as people had said before.

solid suggestion on that sect 8.75 shape. i was actually checking that out online earlier, dims are about exactly right. aws/habitat have a mix of bbs and dsm across shapes now but websites post mother distribution have them clearly labeled. old sites did not as i remember so credit for that.