{"product_id":"krooked-team-mermaid-dbx-deck-light-blue-8-38","title":"Krooked Team Mermaid DBX Deck - Light Blue 8.38\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Krooked Team Mermaid DBX Deck in Light Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e puts Krooked's Mermaid graphic on Deluxe's DBX construction, a serious upgrade over a regular 7-ply. It's lighter, thinner, and stronger, with a quick, snappy feel that stays consistent for the life of the board. At 8.38\" x 32.25\" with a long 14.5\" wheelbase, it's a stable, versatile board that's still quick enough for the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Basalt Construction (DBX):\u003c\/strong\u003e Three layers of interwoven basalt pressed between maple veneers make it lighter, thinner, and stronger than a standard 7-ply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePop that lasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e The basalt keeps the board feeling fresh and responsive longer, so it doesn't go soggy as fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.38\" width:\u003c\/strong\u003e A versatile in-between size, a little roomier than an 8.25\" while staying quicker than an 8.5\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.5\" wheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and stable, so it feels locked in at speed and on big landings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMermaid graphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Krooked art in light blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eKrooked Skateboards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeam Mermaid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDBX (Deluxe Basalt Construction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth American maple with interwoven basalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 basalt layers, 4 standard interior veneers, 2 thinner face veneers\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\u003e32.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem #\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10023009309\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\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is DBX construction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDBX is Deluxe's Basalt Construction. Three layers of interwoven basalt are pressed with four standard maple veneers inside and two thinner face veneers, which makes the deck lighter, thinner, and stronger than a regular 7-ply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy pay more for a DBX deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt lasts longer and keeps its pop. Regular decks get soft over time, while DBX boards stay quick and responsive much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's 8.38\" wide by 32.25\" long with a 14.5\" wheelbase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come in other colors or sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYep. 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