{"product_id":"hockey-nik-stain-middle-earth-deck-8-38","title":"Hockey Nik Stain Middle Earth Deck (8.38)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2032\/9159\/files\/Hockey_Logo.jpg?v=1667408109\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hockey Skateboards Nik Stain Middle Earth Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 8.38\" x 31.75\" pro model built on Shape 1, the original FA\/Hockey board shape. With a steeper concave and a \"shovel\" style nose, it gives you a locked-in feel and extra nose to work with, in an in-between width that sits right between the classic 8.25\" and 8.5\" sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Skaters Choose the Nik Stain Middle Earth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape 1, the FA\/Hockey original:\u003c\/strong\u003e The board shape the FA\/Hockey program was built on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeper concave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeper concave locks your feet in for confident flicks, pop, and board control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShovel-style nose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A broader, scooped nose with more surface for nollies, nose manuals, and nose grinds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.38\" width:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile in-between size with a little more foot room than an 8.25\", while staying quicker than an 8.5\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.18\" wheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e A balanced wheelbase for stable landings and responsive turning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNik Stain pro model:\u003c\/strong\u003e A signature deck from Hockey pro Nik Stain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHockey Skateboards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNik Stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle Earth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape 1 (FA\/Hockey original)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.38\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.75\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShovel style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-Ply Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Deck For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nik Stain Middle Earth is a great pick for skaters who want something between an 8.25\" and an 8.5\", riders who like a deeper concave and a bigger nose, and fans of Nik Stain, Hockey, and the FA family. The same Shape 1 is also available in the 8.25\" Hockey Insanitary and the 8.5\" John Fitzgerald Incoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the Hockey Nik Stain Middle Earth deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's 8.38\" wide by 31.75\" long with a 14.18\" wheelbase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hockey Shape 1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShape 1 is the original FA\/Hockey board shape, with a steeper concave and a \"shovel\" style nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an 8.38\" deck closer to 8.25\" or 8.5\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt sits right in the middle. You get a little more foot room than an 8.25\" without the extra width of an 8.5\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat truck size fits an 8.38\" deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrucks with an axle width of about 8.25\" to 8.5\" work well, such as Independent 144s for a quicker feel or 149s for more stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this deck come with grip tape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This listing is for the deck only. 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