DLX Shapes

[Mbrimson88]

I bought a few enjoi r7 decks on sale when my local tried to get rid of them. Before that I was mostly skating the white and cream eagle shapes. Compared to the bbs boards I was impressed by the long lasting pop of the r7 decks. But shape wise nothing beats the 8.75 dlx shape for me.
Are the Chinese dlx boards comparable to the r7 epoxy thing from enjoi? Otherwise I might have to look for similar shapes from the former dwindle cosmos, was really impressed how long these enjoi decks lasted

Simply put:  Yes.

The easiest way to explain the DLX China made decks is that they have the same epoxy feel of DSM wood with the usual DLX concave.  Very stiff, very solid, last well and hold up better than BBS water based glue boards for the people who have had them that I know.

I just prefer the flex and bounce I get from BBS more, but that's all on me.

Said it before, but a lot of people really do like the feeling of the stiffness on the different wood with the same concave they are used to, especially as that seems like it is mostly what we are going to get here now.

[rikki]

My only gripe with the China DLX's is that they all seem to be very mellow. I've yet to run into a satisfyingly steep one. Which is a bummer, as I like them a lot in all the other aspects (pop, durability, impact resistance, stiffness).

[YMCMB]

My only gripe with the China DLX's is that they all seem to be very mellow. I've yet to run into a satisfyingly steep one. Which is a bummer, as I like them a lot in all the other aspects (pop, durability, impact resistance, stiffness).

I 100% agree, it's as if they picked a 4 when they should have picked a 2 from the pile.

[Carter]

on my second antihero eagle 8.5 dbx and wanted to let people know they changed the shape. I feel for the better as well. first drop was 8.5x31.8x14.25 wb and it felt skinny more like 8.3-4

new shape is 8.5x31.8x14wb really full shape full nose and is a true 8.5 . took a little getting used to but love it

[Sedition]

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My only gripe with the China DLX's is that they all seem to be very mellow. I've yet to run into a satisfyingly steep one. Which is a bummer, as I like them a lot in all the other aspects (pop, durability, impact resistance, stiffness).

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I 100% agree, it's as if they picked a 4 when they should have picked a 2 from the pile.

Sounds perfect to me! I’d be so happy if I could get a consistent IV, rather than having to hunt for them.

[FrAnKenFrEd]

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My only gripe with the China DLX's is that they all seem to be very mellow. I've yet to run into a satisfyingly steep one. Which is a bummer, as I like them a lot in all the other aspects (pop, durability, impact resistance, stiffness).

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I 100% agree, it's as if they picked a 4 when they should have picked a 2 from the pile.

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Sounds perfect to me! I’d be so happy if I could get a consistent IV, rather than having to hunt for them.

Yeah stiff but mellow. sign me up...

[Sedition]

on my second antihero eagle 8.5 dbx and wanted to let people know they changed the shape. I feel for the better as well. first drop was 8.5x31.8x14.25 wb and it felt skinny more like 8.3-4

new shape is 8.5x31.8x14wb really full shape full nose and is a true 8.5 . took a little getting used to but love it

Whoa. The dropped WB to 14?!? Is this by chance just another shaped released on/in DBX? Hard to think they would just change one of their most popular shapes.

[Lou Strux]

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My only gripe with the China DLX's is that they all seem to be very mellow. I've yet to run into a satisfyingly steep one. Which is a bummer, as I like them a lot in all the other aspects (pop, durability, impact resistance, stiffness).

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I 100% agree, it's as if they picked a 4 when they should have picked a 2 from the pile.

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Sounds perfect to me! I’d be so happy if I could get a consistent IV, rather than having to hunt for them.

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Yeah stiff but mellow. sign me up...

LOL 🤣
Sounds exactly like my approach to skating in these, my autumn years.

[rikki]

on my second antihero eagle 8.5 dbx and wanted to let people know they changed the shape. I feel for the better as well. first drop was 8.5x31.8x14.25 wb and it felt skinny more like 8.3-4

new shape is 8.5x31.8x14wb really full shape full nose and is a true 8.5 . took a little getting used to but love it

No way they changed it completely. Must be a special shape. This would've been out in the open in their fall drop etc.

That said, from their fall drop pt. 2:

[tzhangdox]

They technically did not change the shape, but they do be confusing the shit out of everyone with these eagle colours:



There are now not one, not two, but THREE black eagles:
- Standard 8.1
- Standard 8.5 (the navy eagle shape)
- Short wheelbase 8.5

I thought the way they went about the easy rider boards was good, just keep the colours the same for each respective size but make it sparkly. The eagle lineup is now confusing as hell, just look at all the different eagles between normal and dbx boards on the skatewarehouse anti hero section:
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Skateboard_Decks/catpage-DKANTIHERO.html

The 8.25 eagle is a great shape, but never liked the grey on it. The DBX burnt yellow/orange is a sick one though, so Im not mad at that one. Definitely a little hectic for most people to figure out though, especially when you have two different black eagles of the width and different wheelbase lmao

[Sedition]

They technically did not change the shape, but they do be confusing the shit out of everyone with these eagle colours:



There are now not one, not two, but THREE black eagles:
- Standard 8.1
- Standard 8.5 (the navy eagle shape)
- Short wheelbase 8.5

I thought the way they went about the easy rider boards was good, just keep the colours the same for each respective size but make it sparkly. The eagle lineup is now confusing as hell, just look at all the different eagles between normal and dbx boards on the skatewarehouse anti hero section:
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Skateboard_Decks/catpage-DKANTIHERO.html

The 8.25 eagle is a great shape, but never liked the grey on it. The DBX burnt yellow/orange is a sick one though, so Im not mad at that one. Definitely a little hectic for most people to figure out though, especially when you have two different black eagles of the width and different wheelbase lmao

I restate a basic assumption: DLX simply makes too much stuff.

And aww...I love the grey eagle colors.

[tzhangdox]

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They technically did not change the shape, but they do be confusing the shit out of everyone with these eagle colours:

There are now not one, not two, but THREE black eagles:
- Standard 8.1
- Standard 8.5 (the navy eagle shape)
- Short wheelbase 8.5

I thought the way they went about the easy rider boards was good, just keep the colours the same for each respective size but make it sparkly. The eagle lineup is now confusing as hell, just look at all the different eagles between normal and dbx boards on the skatewarehouse anti hero section:
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Skateboard_Decks/catpage-DKANTIHERO.html

The 8.25 eagle is a great shape, but never liked the grey on it. The DBX burnt yellow/orange is a sick one though, so Im not mad at that one. Definitely a little hectic for most people to figure out though, especially when you have two different black eagles of the width and different wheelbase lmao

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I restate a basic assumption: DLX simply makes too much stuff.

And aww...I love the grey eagle colors.

Yeah I know a lot of people like it fine, theres nothing wrong with it and I guess its more neutral. For some reason to me it just looks a little... budget? Also doesn't work quite as well with bottom ply colours as well once you get your slide marks in imo. P sure my take on this is the unpopular one

[Carter]

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on my second antihero eagle 8.5 dbx and wanted to let people know they changed the shape. I feel for the better as well. first drop was 8.5x31.8x14.25 wb and it felt skinny more like 8.3-4

new shape is 8.5x31.8x14wb really full shape full nose and is a true 8.5 . took a little getting used to but love it

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No way they changed it completely. Must be a special shape. This would've been out in the open in their fall drop etc.

That said, from their fall drop pt. 2:

I'm talking strictly the DBX my first black eagle DBX wb was 14.25 new one was 14 I asked the shop to order me THE black eagle DBX deck 8.5 and that's what came in. he would have called me and asked me to specify what one I wanted if there were 2 most likely . I'm stoked tho cause I bought the wb tool to shorten it and well didn't have to use it

[Carter]

They technically did not change the shape, but they do be confusing the shit out of everyone with these eagle colours:



There are now not one, not two, but THREE black eagles:
- Standard 8.1
- Standard 8.5 (the navy eagle shape)
- Short wheelbase 8.5

I thought the way they went about the easy rider boards was good, just keep the colours the same for each respective size but make it sparkly. The eagle lineup is now confusing as hell, just look at all the different eagles between normal and dbx boards on the skatewarehouse anti hero section:
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Skateboard_Decks/catpage-DKANTIHERO.html

The 8.25 eagle is a great shape, but never liked the grey on it. The DBX burnt yellow/orange is a sick one though, so Im not mad at that one. Definitely a little hectic for most people to figure out though, especially when you have two different black eagles of the width and different wheelbase lmao

one being shorter is a different shape am I wrong? so there are 2 dbx 8.5 shapes out they changed it for the second dbx drop

[tzhangdox]

There are two different DBX 8.5 Black eagle shapes

[SwitchBenihana]

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They technically did not change the shape, but they do be confusing the shit out of everyone with these eagle colours:



There are now not one, not two, but THREE black eagles:
- Standard 8.1
- Standard 8.5 (the navy eagle shape)
- Short wheelbase 8.5

I thought the way they went about the easy rider boards was good, just keep the colours the same for each respective size but make it sparkly. The eagle lineup is now confusing as hell, just look at all the different eagles between normal and dbx boards on the skatewarehouse anti hero section:
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Skateboard_Decks/catpage-DKANTIHERO.html

The 8.25 eagle is a great shape, but never liked the grey on it. The DBX burnt yellow/orange is a sick one though, so Im not mad at that one. Definitely a little hectic for most people to figure out though, especially when you have two different black eagles of the width and different wheelbase lmao

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I restate a basic assumption: DLX simply makes too much stuff.

And aww...I love the grey eagle colors.

Agreed, but then second you suggest that to any diehards they'll reply with "DLX knows what they're doing dude" despite the fact that, at any given time, half of their current product lineup won't be offered in a year. Tons of True Fits are gone, a few Easy Rider shapes, the Full SE (I know they occasionally do these and other shapes), and plenty of great Spitfire shapes.

[Sedition]

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They technically did not change the shape, but they do be confusing the shit out of everyone with these eagle colours:



There are now not one, not two, but THREE black eagles:
- Standard 8.1
- Standard 8.5 (the navy eagle shape)
- Short wheelbase 8.5

I thought the way they went about the easy rider boards was good, just keep the colours the same for each respective size but make it sparkly. The eagle lineup is now confusing as hell, just look at all the different eagles between normal and dbx boards on the skatewarehouse anti hero section:
https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Anti_Hero_Skateboard_Decks/catpage-DKANTIHERO.html

The 8.25 eagle is a great shape, but never liked the grey on it. The DBX burnt yellow/orange is a sick one though, so Im not mad at that one. Definitely a little hectic for most people to figure out though, especially when you have two different black eagles of the width and different wheelbase lmao

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I restate a basic assumption: DLX simply makes too much stuff.

And aww...I love the grey eagle colors.

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Agreed, but then second you suggest that to any diehards they'll reply with "DLX knows what they're doing dude" despite the fact that, at any given time, half of their current product lineup won't be offered in a year. Tons of True Fits are gone, a few Easy Rider shapes, the Full SE (I know they occasionally do these and other shapes), and plenty of great Spitfire shapes.

I am one of those people who finds something I iike, and then sticks with it for a long time. DLX has taught me to never try any of their "novelty" products, because it will prolly be gone in short time...and it sucks to find something you like, only have it quickly vanish.

And to be honest / fully transparent, I don't really even ride DLX decks any more. I don't flip my board that much any more these days, and am feeling comfortable on something a bit wider/bigger. Really been loving 8.5/14.5, and that has inexplicably always been a total blind spot for DLX (along with a proper 8.25/14.25).

[SwitchBenihana]

The older I get the more I want something familiar. Not much time to skate this week? I don't wanna waste my limited time figuring out something new. Tons of time to skate? I want something I don't have to think about so I can use the time to learn new stuff (or so I dream).

I'm also north of 40 and haven't found flipping my board to be an issue with age. It's more that I just don't have enough time to hone new flip tricks or battle things that are less consistent. The real shit that beats me up is just popping near my max height a lot and any slams onto my hips.

[Sedition]

The older I get the more I want something familiar. Not much time to skate this week? I don't wanna waste my limited time figuring out something new. Tons of time to skate? I want something I don't have to think about so I can use the time to learn new stuff (or so I dream).

I'm also north of 40 and haven't found flipping my board to be an issue with age. It's more that I just don't have enough time to hone new flip tricks or battle things that are less consistent. The real shit that beats me up is just popping near my max height a lot and any slams onto my hips.

Yup!

[Mbrimson88]

I am one of those people who finds something I iike, and then sticks with it for a long time. DLX has taught me to never try any of their "novelty" products, because it will prolly be gone in short time...and it sucks to find something you like, only have it quickly vanish.

And to be honest / fully transparent, I don't really even ride DLX decks any more. I don't flip my board that much any more these days, and am feeling comfortable on something a bit wider/bigger. Really been loving 8.5/14.5, and that has inexplicably always been a total blind spot for DLX (along with a proper 8.25/14.25).

I always keep thinking of the Real Ishod 8.5 twin with 14.5 wb, along with the Full SE shape, which is 8.25 with 14.25 wb there, but both those are NOT what I would consider to be regular / normal board shapes, so I know it doesn't really count, even though I have one of each and they still skate fine for what they are.

It is pretty funny cause on one hand I will go through phases of only skating the DLX 8.38 shape, but then I also have the generic BBS 8.5 shape on the go, along with the DLX 8.75 shape which are all so good with the back truck drilled in a couple of mm to make it 14.3 to 14.4 on the 8.38 and 8.5 shapes, or 14.5 or so wb on the 8.75 shape, when I just want to have a fairly easy roll around a park or where ever.

Some people say they feel too mellow or weird, but I think I am used to them now and they make everything a whole lot easier for me, especially the bigger boards with not quite so long wheelbases.

Maybe I should have left this in the madness thread, but really with all the DLX shape talk going on, I am still mostly on DLX wood, even if I do change things up a bit, but it is easier to modify the trucks, over changing every deck I ride.

[Sedition]

I always keep thinking of the Real Ishod 8.5 twin with 14.5 wb, along with the Full SE shape, which is 8.25 with 14.25 wb there, but both those are NOT what I would consider to be regular / normal board shapes, so I know it doesn't really count...

Yeah, those totally don't count.

Moreover, if someone even wanted an 8.25 SE...good luck finding one on a consistent basis.

[Sedition]

How much is your local selling DLX decks for?

Mine is ranging $70 to $77.

Damn. Decks be getting expensive. That’s about $85 to $92 with tape and tax.

[Mbrimson88]

How much is your local selling DLX decks for?

Mine is ranging $70 to $77.

Damn. Decks be getting expensive. That’s about $85 to $92 with tape and tax.

Prices have definitely gone through the roof here too (Australia) for the BBS boards, but checking most of the regular US shops, it seems like $79 to $89 is fairly common now.

Wasn't too long ago that boards were around $50 or so, even still some DLX boards on sale at Tactics for that price, but as people have said, they prefer to support their own independent shops, so I guess it depends on whether you have enough money to support local shops, or just enough to get by with cheaper sale boards.


* To note though, the Eagles have gone up in price here, but seem like they have stayed lower in USA, maybe more so older stock, but the newer pro and team graphics are on the higher side everywhere.

[devils acrobat]

How much is your local selling DLX decks for?

Mine is ranging $70 to $77.

Damn. Decks be getting expensive. That’s about $85 to $92 with tape and tax.

€80-90 without griptape

[Sedition]

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How much is your local selling DLX decks for?

Mine is ranging $70 to $77.

Damn. Decks be getting expensive. That’s about $85 to $92 with tape and tax.

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Prices have definitely gone through the roof here too (Australia) for the BBS boards, but checking most of the regular US shops, it seems like $79 to $89 is fairly common now.

Wasn't too long ago that boards were around $50 or so, even still some DLX boards on sale at Tactics for that price, but as people have said, they prefer to support their own independent shops, so I guess it depends on whether you have enough money to support local shops, or just enough to get by with cheaper sale boards.


* To note though, the Eagles have gone up in price here, but seem like they have stayed lower in USA, maybe more so older stock, but the newer pro and team graphics are on the higher side everywhere.

Eagles used to be about $65 here. My local shop is now selling them for $72. Tactics has them at $75, with pro decks at $80.

[Thebird]

Anyone ridden the 8.06 true fit?  I'm curious what the nose and tail length are on that.  Thanks.

[Mbrimson88]

Anyone ridden the 8.06 true fit?  I'm curious what the nose and tail length are on that.  Thanks.

I haven't seen any in person to be able to check, but for the most part, noses are in the high 6s (6.8 to 6.9) and tails around 6.5 or so, which adds up for the other dimensions, 8.06 x 31.3 with 13.88 wheelbase.

Real have had a couple of those True Fit 8.06 boards (and other sizes in the True Fit shapes) out recently in their catalogs, both being Cathedral graphics, previous one a team and the recent one for Hayley Wilson.

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2025/


Listing here, but I don't know if I would trust those dimensions as they just seem a little long in both nose and tail for the rest.

https://www.tactics.com/real/cathedral-oval-806-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/purple


Size   8.06
Width (in):   8.06
Length (in):   31.3
Wheelbase (in):   13.88
Nose Length (in): 7.0 (maybe more likely 6.9)
Tail Length (in):   6.75 (maybe more likely 6.5)


* Of course I could be tripping and the board does actually have longer than average kicks, especially the tail, but I couldn't say for certain about anything I haven't actually seen in person.

[Thebird]

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Anyone ridden the 8.06 true fit?  I'm curious what the nose and tail length are on that.  Thanks.

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I haven't seen any in person to be able to check, but for the most part, noses are in the high 6s (6.8 to 6.9) and tails around 6.5 or so, which adds up for the other dimensions, 8.06 x 31.3 with 13.88 wheelbase.

Real have had a couple of those True Fit 8.06 boards (and other sizes in the True Fit shapes) out recently in their catalogs, both being Cathedral graphics, previous one a team and the recent one for Hayley Wilson.

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2025/


Listing here, but I don't know if I would trust those dimensions as they just seem a little long in both nose and tail for the rest.

https://www.tactics.com/real/cathedral-oval-806-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/purple


Size   8.06
Width (in):   8.06
Length (in):   31.3
Wheelbase (in):   13.88
Nose Length (in): 7.0 (maybe more likely 6.9)
Tail Length (in):   6.75 (maybe more likely 6.5)


* Of course I could be tripping and the board does actually have longer than average kicks, especially the tail, but I couldn't say for certain about anything I haven't actually seen in person.

Thanks, I did see that on Tactics and thought those dime looked a little long as well.  I'm trying to decide between the 8.06 truefit and 8.06 full se (which I have had in the past and liked).  Aside from the full shape, the other differences in measurements look minimal.

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Anyone ridden the 8.06 true fit?  I'm curious what the nose and tail length are on that.  Thanks.

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I haven't seen any in person to be able to check, but for the most part, noses are in the high 6s (6.8 to 6.9) and tails around 6.5 or so, which adds up for the other dimensions, 8.06 x 31.3 with 13.88 wheelbase.

Real have had a couple of those True Fit 8.06 boards (and other sizes in the True Fit shapes) out recently in their catalogs, both being Cathedral graphics, previous one a team and the recent one for Hayley Wilson.

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2025/


Listing here, but I don't know if I would trust those dimensions as they just seem a little long in both nose and tail for the rest.

https://www.tactics.com/real/cathedral-oval-806-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/purple


Size   8.06
Width (in):   8.06
Length (in):   31.3
Wheelbase (in):   13.88
Nose Length (in): 7.0 (maybe more likely 6.9)
Tail Length (in):   6.75 (maybe more likely 6.5)


* Of course I could be tripping and the board does actually have longer than average kicks, especially the tail, but I couldn't say for certain about anything I haven't actually seen in person.

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Thanks, I did see that on Tactics and thought those dime looked a little long as well.  I'm trying to decide between the 8.06 truefit and 8.06 full se (which I have had in the past and liked).  Aside from the full shape, the other differences in measurements look minimal.

i had one.
definitely a case of buying a board based off of measurements, and the experience sucking.
super great graphic (krooked) with what looked like a genuine gonz graphic and not the gonz-o-matic simulator that does alot of their shit.
was also a 2 and i hate that.
i couldn’t barely ollie the fucking thing. felt wrong. i grew up skating small boards, and can feel comfortable almost instantly on the 7.8 ah eagle, for reference. the true fit, for me, was all wrong. all of the angles and dangles felt off.
i left the exercise thinking that the board would maybe be sick for a smaller person. i’m 5’8”, short ass legs.
that was my experience.
it kinda started me down a path of thinking that maybe a longer wb was chill

[Thebird]

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Anyone ridden the 8.06 true fit?  I'm curious what the nose and tail length are on that.  Thanks.

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I haven't seen any in person to be able to check, but for the most part, noses are in the high 6s (6.8 to 6.9) and tails around 6.5 or so, which adds up for the other dimensions, 8.06 x 31.3 with 13.88 wheelbase.

Real have had a couple of those True Fit 8.06 boards (and other sizes in the True Fit shapes) out recently in their catalogs, both being Cathedral graphics, previous one a team and the recent one for Hayley Wilson.

https://www.realskateboards.com/fall-2025/


Listing here, but I don't know if I would trust those dimensions as they just seem a little long in both nose and tail for the rest.

https://www.tactics.com/real/cathedral-oval-806-true-fit-shape-skateboard-deck/purple


Size   8.06
Width (in):   8.06
Length (in):   31.3
Wheelbase (in):   13.88
Nose Length (in): 7.0 (maybe more likely 6.9)
Tail Length (in):   6.75 (maybe more likely 6.5)


* Of course I could be tripping and the board does actually have longer than average kicks, especially the tail, but I couldn't say for certain about anything I haven't actually seen in person.

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Thanks, I did see that on Tactics and thought those dime looked a little long as well.  I'm trying to decide between the 8.06 truefit and 8.06 full se (which I have had in the past and liked).  Aside from the full shape, the other differences in measurements look minimal.

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i had one.
definitely a case of buying a board based off of measurements, and the experience sucking.
super great graphic (krooked) with what looked like a genuine gonz graphic and not the gonz-o-matic simulator that does alot of their shit.
was also a 2 and i hate that.
i couldn’t barely ollie the fucking thing. felt wrong. i grew up skating small boards, and can feel comfortable almost instantly on the 7.8 ah eagle, for reference. the true fit, for me, was all wrong. all of the angles and dangles felt off.
i left the exercise thinking that the board would maybe be sick for a smaller person. i’m 5’8”, short ass legs.
that was my experience.
it kinda started me down a path of thinking that maybe a longer wb was chill

Good to know as ell, I may just stick with the full se since I know I like that one.  I like the 7.81 eagle as well, so if the true fit is way different, I'm not gonna waste the money just to try it.  Same as you, the size looked good, so I figured I'd ask.  You can stand on decks in shops, but until you are actually on your trucks and wheels, you really don't know.