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Just tonight I realized how neurotic I've been getting about my wheels. For the past few weeks I've been regretting giving away my 99a F4's, but I have a second set that are perfectly fine.. they're just green. I haven't been able to get comfortable with them, but its seems way too ridiculous to let wheels go to waste because they're not the right colour.I'm gonna skate them and get over this.
Quote from: shripshrapper on August 05, 2018, 08:51:41 PMExpand QuoteJust tonight I realized how neurotic I've been getting about my wheels. For the past few weeks I've been regretting giving away my 99a F4's, but I have a second set that are perfectly fine.. they're just green. I haven't been able to get comfortable with them, but its seems way too ridiculous to let wheels go to waste because they're not the right colour.I'm gonna skate them and get over this.[close]I'm skating some purple f4s and they work just like the regular ones
Just tonight I realized how neurotic I've been getting about my wheels. For the past few weeks I've been regretting giving away my 99a F4's, but I have a second set that are perfectly fine.. they're just green. I haven't been able to get comfortable with them, but its seems way too ridiculous to let wheels go to waste because they're not the right colour.I'm gonna skate them and get over this.[close]
Picked up some red 54 mm bones skatepark formula clears. I've been wanting to try them for a while now that we got a nice park to skate in town. Interested to see the difference in feel between the stfs and spfs in a park setting.
It's funny that you mention that because they almost feel like a cruiser wheel when holding them in my hand. I haven't got a chance to skate them yet but they feel interesting. I also haven't tried regular SPF's so wouldn't really be able to speak on how they'd compare unfortunately. Anybody with experience with SPF's want to give me a quick review so I can see if there's any difference?
I've ridden both (in parks) and they feel the same. They're hard and grippy but slick IF they break free (like anything would be but these feel like ice at times); surprisingly they didn't feel softer like the Ricta Super Crystals do when compared to regular 'than of the same duro...but even if the clears WERE softer than regular SPS, it would still be hard to tell as they're both HAF.Isn't most urethane clear to start and has to have pigment added to it?
Best wheels for a semi-rough street?I live in New York just outside the city and my street is not nicely paved... it's not 100% shit but you definitely lose speed pretty quick. I'm running some old-ass 100a Spitfire 51mm F1 Classic Shapes. Anyone think upgrading would make a big difference? Thinking about trying the F4 conical fulls @ 99a 53 or 54mm. Or should I just save my money and deal with it?
Can anybody recommend wide, Hard, around 99A, round wheels?Not conicals.My favorite wheels for a long time were spitfires 58mm F1 park burners. Conical.Recently I got some 95a or so Cab wheel nice shape. Really round, wide, and they were around 56mm. Only problem is the softness of it.
Impish sausage is definitely gonna blow up as a euphemism this year
I’ve set up some waywards but I just don’t know... I think formula fours spoiled me too much 😢
Quote from: Gay Imp Sausage Metal on August 14, 2018, 01:44:07 AMExpand QuoteI’ve set up some waywards but I just don’t know... I think formula fours spoiled me too much 😢[close]I'm really enjoying my Wayward's right now. I have the 52mm Round Cuts, which is the first non-conical shape (and smallest size) I've skated in years. Like yourself before these I had been skating F4's religiously but so far no flat spots or anything so I'm content. My initial reason for buying was to try something completely different, but not too sure if I'll get another set because I feel like they're gonna turn to dust way quicker than Spitfires.
I’ve set up some waywards but I just don’t know... I think formula fours spoiled me too much 😢[close]
Quote from: hmmmokay on August 14, 2018, 07:38:50 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Gay Imp Sausage Metal on August 14, 2018, 01:44:07 AMExpand QuoteI’ve set up some waywards but I just don’t know... I think formula fours spoiled me too much 😢[close]I'm really enjoying my Wayward's right now. I have the 52mm Round Cuts, which is the first non-conical shape (and smallest size) I've skated in years. Like yourself before these I had been skating F4's religiously but so far no flat spots or anything so I'm content. My initial reason for buying was to try something completely different, but not too sure if I'll get another set because I feel like they're gonna turn to dust way quicker than Spitfires.[close] do yours slide? I usually ride 99 F4 and these 101 waywards just seem really chalky and non cooperative, I’m hoping it’s just because I have worn through the grooves on them yet?
Quote from: Gay Imp Sausage Metal on August 14, 2018, 01:44:07 AMExpand QuoteI’ve set up some waywards but I just don’t know... I think formula fours spoiled me too much 😢[close]I'm really enjoying my Wayward's right now. I have the 52mm Round Cuts, which is the first non-conical shape (and smallest size) I've skated in years. Like yourself before these I had been skating F4's religiously but so far no flat spots or anything so I'm content. My initial reason for buying was to try something completely different, but not too sure if I'll get another set because I feel like they're gonna turn to dust way quicker than Spitfires.[close]
I've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated.
Quote from: SouthpawTRK on August 15, 2018, 12:20:43 AMExpand QuoteI've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated. [close]I skate mostly 58mm till they get to 53mm or so, but I recently switched to some SML 54 mm due to wheel bite and its a great compromise, not my favorite size or shape but still pretty good....still searching for the perfect wheel.....
I've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated. [close]
Quote from: Fifty8mm on August 15, 2018, 12:49:55 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: SouthpawTRK on August 15, 2018, 12:20:43 AMExpand QuoteI've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated. [close]I skate mostly 58mm till they get to 53mm or so, but I recently switched to some SML 54 mm due to wheel bite and its a great compromise, not my favorite size or shape but still pretty good....still searching for the perfect wheel.....[close]Thanks for the reply to my post and all of the helpful info! I think I'm going to try some 54mm's first and see how they work out. I realize that it's only a couple of mm's smaller than a 56, but we'll see what happens.
Quote from: SouthpawTRK on August 15, 2018, 12:20:43 AMExpand QuoteI've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated. [close]I skate mostly 58mm till they get to 53mm or so, but I recently switched to some SML 54 mm due to wheel bite and its a great compromise, not my favorite size or shape but still pretty good....still searching for the perfect wheel.....[close]
Quote from: SouthpawTRK on August 15, 2018, 10:41:31 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: Fifty8mm on August 15, 2018, 12:49:55 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: SouthpawTRK on August 15, 2018, 12:20:43 AMExpand QuoteI've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated. [close]I skate mostly 58mm till they get to 53mm or so, but I recently switched to some SML 54 mm due to wheel bite and its a great compromise, not my favorite size or shape but still pretty good....still searching for the perfect wheel.....[close]Thanks for the reply to my post and all of the helpful info! I think I'm going to try some 54mm's first and see how they work out. I realize that it's only a couple of mm's smaller than a 56, but we'll see what happens. [close]The jump from 54 to 56, while only 2mm seems soooo massive underfoot; I tend to keep it at 54mm max (I don't skate vert or giant bowls).GT, Barros, etc., ride smaller wheels and they blast.
Quote from: Fifty8mm on August 15, 2018, 12:49:55 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: SouthpawTRK on August 15, 2018, 12:20:43 AMExpand QuoteI've been riding 56mm Spitfire Formula Four Full Conicals (99a), but have been thinking about going a bit smaller. With the 56mm's I tend to get more wheel bite due to looser trucks and not wanting to ride a riser pad. I'm debating on either going to a 54mm or 52mm (as well as going from Full Conicals to Classics). Anyone that has any helpful insight would be greatly appreciated. [close]I skate mostly 58mm till they get to 53mm or so, but I recently switched to some SML 54 mm due to wheel bite and its a great compromise, not my favorite size or shape but still pretty good....still searching for the perfect wheel.....[close]Thanks for the reply to my post and all of the helpful info! I think I'm going to try some 54mm's first and see how they work out. I realize that it's only a couple of mm's smaller than a 56, but we'll see what happens. [close]
So, this is maybe a weird question, but I'm gonna ask...Am I doing it wrong if I get a flat spot and I just say fuck it and go get some new wheels? I'm a grown man with a decent job...it's not like I am 21 and eating tuna straight from the can (which isn't bad and it sustained me). I can afford some more wheels when I want them. Or am I expected to be core and just push through and hope it smooths out? Because I kinda feel like, "fuck that...I like smooth and fast."Thanks for everything.