DLX Shapes

[Sedition]

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Does the 8.75 white eagle taper at all or is wider than stated like the 8.5 or 8.25 eagles? Kinda want one but don’t wanna risk that unless it’s for sure a straight 8.75

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The typical DLX 8.75 shape is 8.75 at the shoulder, but tapers down to about 8.6 or just under by the time it is near the back bolts.

The 8.62 shape is straight through the rail, as is the 8.38, but the 8.75 and the 8.5 blue eagle both taper a bit, so I think they might have done that on purpose.  There are other shapes now that are straight too, but I don't usually do much with the short or other versions and the FULL 8.75 hasn't been made for a year or so now, but that was a big board, 14.75 wb and quite long too.

I’ll echo this. It’s a super slight on the 8.75. I’ve ridden several of those, and I hate boards that have a significant taper (I’m not a fan of the 8.5/14.25 taper, at all), and I found it barely noticeable on the 8.75.

[Hqjdncm]

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Does the 8.75 white eagle taper at all or is wider than stated like the 8.5 or 8.25 eagles? Kinda want one but don’t wanna risk that unless it’s for sure a straight 8.75

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The typical DLX 8.75 shape is 8.75 at the shoulder, but tapers down to about 8.6 or just under by the time it is near the back bolts.

The 8.62 shape is straight through the rail, as is the 8.38, but the 8.75 and the 8.5 blue eagle both taper a bit, so I think they might have done that on purpose.  There are other shapes now that are straight too, but I don't usually do much with the short or other versions and the FULL 8.75 hasn't been made for a year or so now, but that was a big board, 14.75 wb and quite long too.

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I’ll echo this. It’s a super slight on the 8.75. I’ve ridden several of those, and I hate boards that have a significant taper (I’m not a fan of the 8.5/14.25 taper, at all), and I found it barely noticeable on the 8.75.

I rode a 9.1 transportation unit and that one tapered down to 9.0 at the back bolts and it wasn’t super noticeable when riding it nose forward but the second i would shuv or even skate switch I felt like it was noticeable. So it might bother me a lot. I am gonna take a look at it in the shop and see if it’s as noticeable to the eye. Cause if it is then I don’t think I’ll go for it

[Sedition]

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Does the 8.75 white eagle taper at all or is wider than stated like the 8.5 or 8.25 eagles? Kinda want one but don’t wanna risk that unless it’s for sure a straight 8.75

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The typical DLX 8.75 shape is 8.75 at the shoulder, but tapers down to about 8.6 or just under by the time it is near the back bolts.

The 8.62 shape is straight through the rail, as is the 8.38, but the 8.75 and the 8.5 blue eagle both taper a bit, so I think they might have done that on purpose.  There are other shapes now that are straight too, but I don't usually do much with the short or other versions and the FULL 8.75 hasn't been made for a year or so now, but that was a big board, 14.75 wb and quite long too.

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I’ll echo this. It’s a super slight on the 8.75. I’ve ridden several of those, and I hate boards that have a significant taper (I’m not a fan of the 8.5/14.25 taper, at all), and I found it barely noticeable on the 8.75.

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I rode a 9.1 transportation unit and that one tapered down to 9.0 at the back bolts and it wasn’t super noticeable when riding it nose forward but the second i would shuv or even skate switch I felt like it was noticeable. So it might bother me a lot. I am gonna take a look at it in the shop and see if it’s as noticeable to the eye. Cause if it is then I don’t think I’ll go for it

Yeah, for sure, if you’re super-taper-fussy, def get a look before you buy.

[BartHarleyJarvis]

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My friend had one that creaked pretty bad, and it chipped super bad from landing upside down on a crack. DLX warrantied it and he got the same shape and graphic, no creaks, no issues of any sort so far.

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Interesting, good to know. The board feels fine so i don't know if I'm quite at warranty status but man it's loud...

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Wondering if anyone else is having the same experience as me:

I picked up an AH DBX and it creaks like crazy. I thought it was my trucks at first but I swapped decks briefly and it was quiet.

Whenever I roll in to a qp or if I load my board preparing for a trick or something, there must be a little flex and it creaks super loud. I’m a bigger dude but not *super* heavy so it’s surprised me. Anyone else getting the same thing or just me?

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I didn't check back over past posts to see how you usually set up your boards, but do you have anything between deck and trucks?

Some people always had funny noises when it was nothing in between, but I usually cut up crappy stickers and add them under the trucks, hidden away so you wouldn't even know, which helps with noise, vibration and just gives a little gap between the two hard surfaces, usually the better stickers too, not paper ones.

Seem to recall some pro guys saying this was their trick too, but didn't go looking at all.

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Interesting, I might try this. Part of me thinks it's just the basalt layers rubbing against each other but the sticker trick is worth a shot.

Finally got around to taking my trucks off and putting a sticker between the truck and deck, initial results are good, creaking seems to have gone away.

Brimmo stays undefeated, as always

[Mbrimson88]

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My friend had one that creaked pretty bad, and it chipped super bad from landing upside down on a crack. DLX warrantied it and he got the same shape and graphic, no creaks, no issues of any sort so far.

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Interesting, good to know. The board feels fine so i don't know if I'm quite at warranty status but man it's loud...

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Wondering if anyone else is having the same experience as me:

I picked up an AH DBX and it creaks like crazy. I thought it was my trucks at first but I swapped decks briefly and it was quiet.

Whenever I roll in to a qp or if I load my board preparing for a trick or something, there must be a little flex and it creaks super loud. I’m a bigger dude but not *super* heavy so it’s surprised me. Anyone else getting the same thing or just me?

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I didn't check back over past posts to see how you usually set up your boards, but do you have anything between deck and trucks?

Some people always had funny noises when it was nothing in between, but I usually cut up crappy stickers and add them under the trucks, hidden away so you wouldn't even know, which helps with noise, vibration and just gives a little gap between the two hard surfaces, usually the better stickers too, not paper ones.

Seem to recall some pro guys saying this was their trick too, but didn't go looking at all.

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Interesting, I might try this. Part of me thinks it's just the basalt layers rubbing against each other but the sticker trick is worth a shot.

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Finally got around to taking my trucks off and putting a sticker between the truck and deck, initial results are good, creaking seems to have gone away.

Brimmo stays undefeated, as always

Ha well, maybe in this thread, but I can assure you I still make mistakes, no worries there!!! 


Funny thing the other day when I did a bit of a rush job to set up the new T-II trucks and everything seemed ok, but there was just a different noise to it.  I hadn't put anything under the trucks, but can't be sure that was the issue, but I took it all apart and went back through my usual routine and maybe now it sounds more normal, or maybe it is just the whole new complete feeling that was just a little too much, or even the new trucks just not sounding like I am used to.

Any which way, I definitely got some stickers in there, nice thick plastic ones, nothing thin or papery.  Hoarding old shop stickers does have its benefits.  I cut them up to fit just inside the bolts area, so there is never any overhang, or bits coming out or anything else.  Seems to work great for me.


Also the usual 8.38 seems to be a good one for the T-II 149 trucks as well.  The shorter wheelbase on the T-II trucks brings the longer 8.38 wheelbase in nicely, so it sits closer to where I have the Indy drilled in a bit, without having to modify anything on this current board (yet)...

[FrAnKenFrEd]

Sanding the paint off under the base plates will also eliminate the creaking/ cracking sound.

[munchbox]

is there any difference length on a I vs IV press?

[Mbrimson88]

is there any difference length on a I vs IV press?

They are cut vertically, so technically no when you measure tip to tip horizontally across the decks, but when I flatten a steeper board, there is a slight difference, eg the steeper board is longer when flattened out, but the difference is so minimal I would not be saying it is very much.


I would note though, that even half a dozen of the same boards can have differences if they are sanded more or less I think, eg more sanding means they would be slightly smaller.  Again it is not a big difference, but I have noticed it when having them all stacked and putting a ruler or something across them.  Goes the same for length too, but that was even the case before the I to IV number system came into play and is not directly related to where the board was in the press.

[swongolianbbq]

Anybody ever run Indy 149s on the real red oval deck? 8.125" x 14" wb

I know when I run 149s on the 8.25 OG baker with 54mm classics, I still have a little bit of room before the wheels are flush with the deck rails

Thinking it'd be the smallest I could get away with on 149s

But if it's got a bunch of taper to it like the blue oval, i don't think I'd like it... But if the red oval has straight rails that would be sick.

[Mbrimson88]

Anybody ever run Indy 149s on the real red oval deck? 8.125" x 14" wb

I know when I run 149s on the 8.25 OG baker with 54mm classics, I still have a little bit of room before the wheels are flush with the deck rails

Thinking it'd be the smallest I could get away with on 149s

But if it's got a bunch of taper to it like the blue oval, i don't think I'd like it... But if the red oval has straight rails that would be sick.

Never had anything more than 144s on the 8.12 width boards, but I did just measure the one I have.

It is 8.125 right through, only taper starts just past / middle of the back bolts on the old one I have.

[swongolianbbq]

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Anybody ever run Indy 149s on the real red oval deck? 8.125" x 14" wb

I know when I run 149s on the 8.25 OG baker with 54mm classics, I still have a little bit of room before the wheels are flush with the deck rails

Thinking it'd be the smallest I could get away with on 149s

But if it's got a bunch of taper to it like the blue oval, i don't think I'd like it... But if the red oval has straight rails that would be sick.

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Never had anything more than 144s on the 8.12 width boards, but I did just measure the one I have.

It is 8.125 right through, only taper starts just past / middle of the back bolts on the old one I have.

Awesome, thanks! I think with skinnier/smaller wheels and no axle washer tomfoolery, I can definitely make that work on 149s

I just know sometimes a board will be marked one thing, and consistently measure another thing

[Rick Trapasso]

Is this a new shape?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Wilson_Three_Star_Deck/descpage-KDAW3SDK.html

I searched this thread for 14.38 and 32.18 and nothing came up.

Would be curious to know if anyone has seen one in person and if these measurements are correct. A comparison to the 8.38 14.5, in terms of concave, kick shape, taper would be awesome.

Looks like knox got a graphic on one too.

Edit: just went back a couple pages and saw one of the krooked dbx was in this shape. Idk what's up with the search function.

Edit, edit: just noticed on tactics that it says the tail is longer than the tail on the 8.38 14.5 which appeals to me. If anyone who has experience on both could confirm I would appreciate it.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/wilson-three-star-85-skateboard-deck

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/classic-eagle-838-skateboard-deck/olive

[Sedition]

Is this a new shape?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Wilson_Three_Star_Deck/descpage-KDAW3SDK.html

I searched this thread for 14.38 and 32.18 and nothing came up.

Would be curious to know if anyone has seen one in person and if these measurements are correct. A comparison to the 8.38 14.5, in terms of concave, kick shape, taper would be awesome.

Looks like knox got a graphic on one too.

Edit: just went back a couple pages and saw one of the krooked dbx was in this shape. Idk what's up with the search function.

Edit, edit: just noticed on tactics that it says the tail is longer than the tail on the 8.38 14.5 which appeals to me. If anyone who has experience on both could confirm I would appreciate it.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/wilson-three-star-85-skateboard-deck

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/classic-eagle-838-skateboard-deck/olive

Not a new shape. Been around for quite awhile. Most often on AH decks. Should have searched 8.5/14.38. There was extensive discussion about it between Oct 30th and Nov 14th/15th. I made the Oct 30th post, and @Mbrimson88 chimed in a bit, too. Scroll back and look. And yes, tail is SLIGHTLY longer on the 8.5…by like 1/16th or 1/8th of an inch. I still have that deck in my possession, so any questions not answered a few pages back, feel free to ask.

[Rick Trapasso]

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Is this a new shape?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Wilson_Three_Star_Deck/descpage-KDAW3SDK.html

I searched this thread for 14.38 and 32.18 and nothing came up.

Would be curious to know if anyone has seen one in person and if these measurements are correct. A comparison to the 8.38 14.5, in terms of concave, kick shape, taper would be awesome.

Looks like knox got a graphic on one too.

Edit: just went back a couple pages and saw one of the krooked dbx was in this shape. Idk what's up with the search function.

Edit, edit: just noticed on tactics that it says the tail is longer than the tail on the 8.38 14.5 which appeals to me. If anyone who has experience on both could confirm I would appreciate it.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/wilson-three-star-85-skateboard-deck

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/classic-eagle-838-skateboard-deck/olive

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Not a new shape. Been around for quite awhile. Most often on AH decks. Should have searched 8.5/14.38. There was extensive discussion about it between Oct 30th and Nov 14th/15th. I made the Oct 30th post, and @Mbrimson88 chimed in a bit, too. Scroll back and look. And yes, tail is SLIGHTLY longer on the 8.5…by like 1/16th or 1/8th of an inch.

Thanks, went back and read all that. Sounds appealing, think I might try one next.

Do you know if the mold on that shape is mellow like the 8.38 14.5?

That's a huge reason I like that board.

[Sedition]

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Is this a new shape?

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Krooked_Wilson_Three_Star_Deck/descpage-KDAW3SDK.html

I searched this thread for 14.38 and 32.18 and nothing came up.

Would be curious to know if anyone has seen one in person and if these measurements are correct. A comparison to the 8.38 14.5, in terms of concave, kick shape, taper would be awesome.

Looks like knox got a graphic on one too.

Edit: just went back a couple pages and saw one of the krooked dbx was in this shape. Idk what's up with the search function.

Edit, edit: just noticed on tactics that it says the tail is longer than the tail on the 8.38 14.5 which appeals to me. If anyone who has experience on both could confirm I would appreciate it.

https://www.tactics.com/krooked/wilson-three-star-85-skateboard-deck

https://www.tactics.com/anti-hero/classic-eagle-838-skateboard-deck/olive

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Not a new shape. Been around for quite awhile. Most often on AH decks. Should have searched 8.5/14.38. There was extensive discussion about it between Oct 30th and Nov 14th/15th. I made the Oct 30th post, and @Mbrimson88 chimed in a bit, too. Scroll back and look. And yes, tail is SLIGHTLY longer on the 8.5…by like 1/16th or 1/8th of an inch.

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Thanks, went back and read all that. Sounds appealing, think I might try one next.

Do you know if the mold on that shape is mellow like the 8.38 14.5?

That's a huge reason I like that board.

I don’t know about the mold. @Mbrimson88 might. I like mellow decks, and always go for “IV” stamps. The 8.5 I have is a “III,” and it didn’t seem too bad to me. Considering the WB, I assume it’s the same mold as the 8.25/14.38…and those can be kind of steep/deep when you get a “I” stamp.

[Mbrimson88]

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Re the 8.5 with 14.38 wb mold is the same as the others of comparable size, so some decks are steeper and some more mellow, really depending on the press number as per all DLX boards, with a bit of variance being the norm.

The half dozen of that 8.5 shape I currently have on hand are all pretty much average, at least one of each number I think, so although I would say not as mellow as the common 8.38 with 14.5 wb boards I have lots of, they are still pretty much that only a little bit wider (just a little) and ever so slightly a bit more tail for a bit less wheelbase, if that makes sense, as they are almost the same length as the 8.38 boards too.  There are still other small differences, including in the overall shape, but that 8.5 is a slightly fatter and slightly more regular shape, not pointy but not squared off or blunt like some other boards too.

I like them for what they are and had a lot come through my hands back in the 2010s in particular, even though I rode 8.12 more than anything back then, I still had one or two of those 8.5s that I skated as well.

[DarkPools]

I'm skating the 8.5" x 32.18" x 14.38" shape right now! I'm enjoying it!!
It's a Tom Knox Krooked. Definitely somewhere between mellow and steep. Only gets better once broken in.

 I'll come back and post my photos of my board skated & side rail view later! I don't recall what press in the stack it was but I think it was III, as it doesn't feel super concavey or steep. Kinda looks pointy nose in this pic but doesn't feel it while riding.

[Rick Trapasso]

Awesome, thanks for the info @Mbrimson88 @Sedition @DarkPools

I think I'm gonna order one of these to try sometime in the future.

[Sedition]

Awesome, thanks for the info @Mbrimson88 @Sedition @DarkPools

I think I'm gonna order one of these to try sometime in the future.

No worries! Best of luck with it, and report back!

[Rick Trapasso]

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Awesome, thanks for the info @Mbrimson88 @Sedition @DarkPools

I think I'm gonna order one of these to try sometime in the future.

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No worries! Best of luck with it, and report back!

Will do, probably gonna be a while though. Need to go through a couple boards first

[Sedition]

Just a shout-out to all the regular crew in this thread...

Merry and happy, well, everything...

[Rick Trapasso]

Just a shout-out to all the regular crew in this thread...

Merry and happy, well, everything...

Right back at ya!

..... again! Lol

[Esmith5488]

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Just a shout-out to all the regular crew in this thread...

Merry and happy, well, everything...

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Right back at ya!

..... again! Lol

Hell yeah, happy holidays to all the Dlx shapes thread homies

[Hqjdncm]

The gf got me the white 8.75 antihero eagle for Xmas. And I compared it to 8.75 April (which she also got me but I set up first) and there is def a decent amount of taper on it. Might post pics later but will still skate it since she got it for me as a gift and it’s been a while since I’ve ridden an antihero

[Sedition]

The gf got me the white 8.75 antihero eagle for Xmas. And I compared it to 8.75 April (which she also got me but I set up first) and there is def a decent amount of taper on it. Might post pics later but will still skate it since she got it for me as a gift and it’s been a while since I’ve ridden an antihero

What’s the WB on the 8.75 April?

[Hqjdncm]

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The gf got me the white 8.75 antihero eagle for Xmas. And I compared it to 8.75 April (which she also got me but I set up first) and there is def a decent amount of taper on it. Might post pics later but will still skate it since she got it for me as a gift and it’s been a while since I’ve ridden an antihero

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What’s the WB on the 8.75 April?

It says 14.5 on every website I’ve checked. Haven’t measured it yet

[Mbrimson88]

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The gf got me the white 8.75 antihero eagle for Xmas. And I compared it to 8.75 April (which she also got me but I set up first) and there is def a decent amount of taper on it. Might post pics later but will still skate it since she got it for me as a gift and it’s been a while since I’ve ridden an antihero

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What’s the WB on the 8.75 April?

Sorry, jumping in here for you:

From the Setups thread, but I am also curious as to the overall length and kicks compared to the white eagle too.


* Saw here it was 32.2 long:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_OG_Logo_Blue_Black_Deck/descpage-APOLBBDK.html

Width - 8.75"
Length - 32.2"
Wheelbase - 14.5"

Merry Xmas Pals!
I know it’s a lil early but im at work so me and the gf opened gifts last night.
Stoked in the Xmas complete

April 8.75 w/14.5 wb
Indy 159 standards
Spitfire f4 56mm classic fulls
...

[Hqjdncm]

These are both of the measurements for the April and the antihero

I’d say these are both fairly accurate. I tried uploading pics of my own measurements but for some reason imgbb wouldn’t let me. But for the antihero it’s spot on and the April it seems like they maybe rounded up (from what I measured the nose was 7.0625 and the tail was 6.625) wheel base was dead on too. I also measured the antihero’s width and between the front trucks was 8.8125, middle of the board was 8.6875, and between back bolts was 8.5625 (pretty much a 1/16th over between front trucks, 1/16th under in the middle, and a 1/16th over 8.5 in the back trucks)
I’m not the most accurate at measuring so take this with a grain of salt but the taper is definitely noticeable just looking at the board. Also the antihero is a 2 stamp on top for where in the stack it was.

Finally my April came with the iridescent maple leaf bbs sticker but my antihero didn’t. It has the 2 stamp but is it possible it’s not bbs? It has no other markings and just the skate within ur abilities sticker.

[Sedition]

Sorry, jumping in here for you:

From the Setups thread, but I am also curious as to the overall length and kicks compared to the white eagle too.


* Saw here it was 32.2 long:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/April_OG_Logo_Blue_Black_Deck/descpage-APOLBBDK.html

Width - 8.75"
Length - 32.2"
Wheelbase - 14.5"

Sounds a LOT like the 8.75 Black Label (which I love)....seems like not many 8.75/14.5's out there, which is a great combo, IMHO.

[Mbrimson88]

Finally my April came with the iridescent maple leaf bbs sticker but my antihero didn’t. It has the 2 stamp but is it possible it’s not bbs? It has no other markings and just the skate within ur abilities sticker.

DLX boards have never had the maple leaf sticker and I don't think BBS are doing that anymore anyway.

I thought BBS was doing that as a response to or after the time that a lot of counterfeit boards were coming out, so it was their way of showing that the boards were actually from BBS, but they could still be doing it for some brands, as I had heard April was another brand that was going to be using boards from China, but I don't know if that actually happened or not.

Their usual warning sticker with "Made in Mexico" is enough, or in the case of the rest of the world besides USA, some still have Mexico, but most now have the warning sticker with "Made in China" and then the DLX product barcode sticker, which is all they have on there.

Overall I wouldn't be that worried about any DLX boards, as either woodshop makes top quality product.


Thanks for the other specs and info too - seems like that April 8.75 shape is a good one.