When I found out that daddies had their own deck, I had to get it. The graphic is SICK. I was so stoked, I went staight from the shop to the park to see how it rode. Unfortunately, within 5 minutes of skating, I snapped the tail on a 4 stair. thats right. a 4 stair. I was dissapointed. But that was 2 years ago. I now have another, and so far it has been great. The 8.25 has a great feel, with just enough concave and as well a nice tail and nose shape. I use it for pool riding and love it.