Spitfire formula four

[GasTheHostage]

All urethane is that brownish (natural) color.  White pigment  has to be added to the mix to make the wheel white.

They offer their wheels in white or the natural brownish color (along with the swirls and other colors).

I thought this had been covered before.

wow never knew that thanks

[art hellman]

haha i'll probably by a set of the tablets only to realized for the millionth time that the classics are the best shape for me

there was never a truer statement

[GasTheHostage]

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haha i'll probably by a set of the tablets only to realized for the millionth time that the classics are the best shape for me

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there was never a truer statement

The classics are absolutely amazing. However, I find that I can slide better on radial slims.

[Xen]

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haha i'll probably by a set of the tablets only to realized for the millionth time that the classics are the best shape for me

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there was never a truer statement

For some a less rounded edge more than likely helps their [mental] ledge/rail game?

[GasTheHostage]

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haha i'll probably by a set of the tablets only to realized for the millionth time that the classics are the best shape for me

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there was never a truer statement

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For some a less rounded edge more than likely helps their [mental] ledge/rail game?

Im assuming that it helps them because its easier for them to slip out on a rounder edge so I guess a flatter one helps lock it in better? (example: lock ins)

[Xen]

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haha i'll probably by a set of the tablets only to realized for the millionth time that the classics are the best shape for me

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there was never a truer statement

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For some a less rounded edge more than likely helps their [mental] ledge/rail game?

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Im assuming that it helps them because its easier for them to slip out on a rounder edge so I guess a flatter one helps lock it in better? (example: lock ins)

I've skate angled iron with bones V2s and it was super easy to lockin (yeah, like lockins I suppose, he;; that's the logic in their new naming conventions anyway) but that was a regular thing at a DIY so it made sense? If I know I'm hitting regular street often, which means I'm slappy'ng for the forseeable future I always go rounded edge. Radial slims kinda give you the best of both. Riding Bones V1s and having no issues on coping or ledges (not skating bars or rails lately).

[ballintoohard]

anyone know the width of the "OG classics" they're making now?

[Rocko]

Been skating the 99 classic shape for the past couple days, before that I’ve been skating the 101 classics since the F4 came out. I’m liking them so far

[Dustwardprez]

My last 2 sets of conical full ground down to nearly a lock in shape over time anyways. Maybe spit decided to bring back the flat inner wall “lock in shape” because it’s naturally how conicals become on sharp ledges?

I do know they have a massive contact patch and they ride pretty smoothly over fucked up ground. that’s nice.
 

[talklessSkateMore]

anyone know the width of the "OG classics" they're making now?

We will soon

[sharkin]

All the shapes are rad

Glad classic fulls made their way back in— almost got those over some radials, and classic slims were so tiny and light I loved em

[Olabade]

Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

[TooManyPros]

Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

Lockins? Conical Fulls?

[johnes]

Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

Conical full maybe?
My radial slims just felt really slow for me even with good bearings.

[arrbee]

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Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

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Conical full maybe?
My radial slims just felt really slow for me even with good bearings.

Do explain, I was considering stopping on the way home at my local to grab some radial slims.

[Decreed Bratton]

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Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

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Conical full maybe?
My radial slims just felt really slow for me even with good bearings.

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Do explain, I was considering stopping on the way home at my local to grab some radial slims.

Probably has to do with surface area.  With conical fulls, the more surface area or wheels on the ground, the faster you go.  Slims not as much.

[arrbee]

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Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

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Conical full maybe?
My radial slims just felt really slow for me even with good bearings.

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Do explain, I was considering stopping on the way home at my local to grab some radial slims.

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Probably has to do with surface area.  With conical fulls, the more surface area or wheels on the ground, the faster you go.  Slims not as much.

I'm running conical f4's right now and my issue is rotating the board such as 360 flips or pop shuvs. the scoop feels off with the wider wheels. I typically ride the classic shape but seeing something a little thinner intrigued me

[johnes]

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Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

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Conical full maybe?
My radial slims just felt really slow for me even with good bearings.

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Do explain, I was considering stopping on the way home at my local to grab some radial slims.

Well they were 99s and colored; I feel like colored wheels tend to feel a little slower and a little softer.
Idk why exactly tho, I’ve skated most of the F4 shapes and those were just sluggish.
When I switched the bearings back to a new set of conical fulls and the speed felt better again.

[arrbee]

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Ive been riding f4 radial slims for a while now but recently set up f1 mike Anderson wides and they feel so nice. Since they are kinda hard to find what would be the closest shape to those in f4?

Cheers.

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Conical full maybe?
My radial slims just felt really slow for me even with good bearings.

[close]

Do explain, I was considering stopping on the way home at my local to grab some radial slims.

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Well they were 99s and colored; I feel like colored wheels tend to feel a little slower and a little softer.
Idk why exactly tho, I’ve skated most of the F4 shapes and those were just sluggish.
When I switched the bearings back to a new set of conical fulls and the speed felt better again.

Thanks for the reply, I do agree about colored wheels. Something about them feels cheap or inferior. Might still give them a shot, worst case a kid at the park will get some slightly used wheels and I'll move on with my life.

[tzhangdox]

Damn, radial slims are my favourite shape. Anything with a thinner contact patch like classics doesn't handle rough terrain well enough, and anything with a wider contact patch feels a bit clumsy for certain tricks. The cut is perfect too, great for locking in. They're pretty hard to come by nowadays too.

[papo]

Ive been riding conical full and have noticed how much harder it is to do powerslides with these. I liked them but i still wonder if i should try some new shit.

[Bumpovertrash]

radial slims for the win
im riding a set of pigs now and there actually pretty great

[papo]

Im on a new set of 99 conical

I made a mental list and realized I haven’t skated the same size/shape/duro more than once over 8 sets in 5 yrs

Please elaborate. Give us a quick rundown on that your experience was with these wheels. Thx

[Rocko]

[Xen]

Stoked!

[sharkin]

spitfire really has the formula down..
I buy wheels and two weeks later they put out a new shape I want more


curious to see the measurements vs conicals

[BMCsteve]

spitfire really has the formula down..
I buy wheels and two weeks later they put out a new shape I want more


curious to see the measurements vs conicals

FYI:

Radial slim:  52mm, 30 width, 18.5 riding surface 
Conical: 52mm, 31.5 width, 19.5 riding surface
Conical Full: 52mm, 32.5 width, 21.5 riding surface
Tablet: 52mm, 29mm width, 22.5 riding surface

Tablets will have the widest riding surface and the slimmest profile.  Cannot wait for them

[sharkin]

Tablets will have the widest riding surface and the slimmest profile.  Cannot wait for them

Yep, that's what I figured based on the picture of 51s

guess that'll be my next set

[talklessSkateMore]

Was just looking at radial slims today. They look nice af in person. Hyped on square f4's

[TooManyPros]

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spitfire really has the formula down..
I buy wheels and two weeks later they put out a new shape I want more


curious to see the measurements vs conicals

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FYI:

Radial slim:  52mm, 30 width, 18.5 riding surface 
Conical: 52mm, 31.5 width, 19.5 riding surface
Conical Full: 52mm, 32.5 width, 21.5 riding surface
Tablet: 52mm, 29mm width, 22.5 riding surface

Tablets will have the widest riding surface and the slimmest profile.  Cannot wait for them

Fuck yes! My next wheel.