Spitfire formula four

[imuseless]

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got my first set of F4's a coupe weks ago after years of 'wheels are wheels maaaaan' had been riding bones for a long time. The difference is insane!

I have seen the light

SHALOM

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I've never had any other gear switch improve my skating more (or make it more enjoyable). It is such a good feeling.

I also remember my first set of F4s. I was just laughing how fucking good they felt compared to cheapest deck brand/skate shop wheels I used to ride.

[Switch FS K-Swiss Grind]

got my first set of F4's a coupe weks ago after years of 'wheels are wheels maaaaan' had been riding bones for a long time. The difference is insane!

I have seen the light

SHALOM

welcome home brother

[pizzafliptofakie]

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got my first set of F4's a coupe weks ago after years of 'wheels are wheels maaaaan' had been riding bones for a long time. The difference is insane!

I have seen the light

SHALOM

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I've never had any other gear switch improve my skating more (or make it more enjoyable). It is such a good feeling.

I'm sure I've told this story earlier in this thread but a few months before the F4 was introduced I won a prototype through an Instagram giveaway, and since then I haven't skated anything other than an F4 variant. I simply can't do it.

[Reed Richards]

I have the classic F4 Tyshawn joints, no complaints whatsoever.  To combat these gross ass NJ streets and porous pavement, I'm thinking of putting some conical fulls on my next setup.

[Woos]

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I’m looking to start skating transition a bit and need help choosing some wheels.

If you were going to skate a large outdoor concrete bowl what Formula Fours (size+model) would you personally want to be riding?

What about for transition at an indoor skate park?

Thanks guys.

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I am going to be doing the same and I'm gonna go with 54mm conical fulls. I got them a while ago but was hardly skating. When I got them I had been skating a local park a lot and couldn't get up kickers and stuff. I never skated parks a lot and I didn't really know what to do. When I got the 54mms I was getting up stuff and keeping speed no problem. I'm going with 99a and the full should be good contact.

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Solid advice here; 54mm is basically the perfect all around size IMO.  Classic fulls would work really well too, if you're looking for a wider contact patch with a bowed sidewall that makes breaking into a slide a bit easier.  I've got both classic and conicals and am extremely curious about the full version of both, so let everyone know how it all works out.

I used to skate 99a 54s for street back in the day ( couldn’t drive yet and my tiny Wisconsin hometown was/is crusty AF) so I was considering going a bit bigger. I ride 52mm STF V1 103s on my street board so I figured why not go larger than 54mm if it’s going to literally only be used in the bowl.

Would you say 56mm conical fulls would outperform 54mm classic wides in this case? I’m 6’ 175lbs so I’m not huge but I’m not a small guy either.

Shit maybe I should get 54mm Classic Fulls first and if they’re not big enough I’ll at least have some wheels for when I visit my old hometown.

Thanks guys.

Oh btw semi related question. Do 52mm STF V1s Or 52mm Formula Four Classics have a wider contact patch?  I can’t find the exact dimensions of the STF V1s and mine are too worn down to tell.

[SATIVA HYBRID]

got my first set of F4's a coupe weks ago after years of 'wheels are wheels maaaaan' had been riding bones for a long time. The difference is insane!

I have seen the light

SHALOM

 this gives me hope for others, it's always so confusing when someone insists to me that bones are superior

[Audrey II]

Got this tattoo almost 14 years ago. Haven't bought or rode another wheel company's product since 1992. I got the tee shirt with the WWII soldier with the flamethrower and I've been hooked ever since

ill never understand getting a logo of a brand you arent part of tattooed on yourself. but hey whatever floats your boat.

[arrbee]

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Got this tattoo almost 14 years ago. Haven't bought or rode another wheel company's product since 1992. I got the tee shirt with the WWII soldier with the flamethrower and I've been hooked ever since

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ill never understand getting a logo of a brand you arent part of tattooed on yourself. but hey whatever floats your boat.

Had a chance to get some tattoos while in high school. So glad I pussy'd the fuck out. I was going to get some shitty emo band logo that I don't even fuck with anymore. No I do have tattoos im not hyped on but they aren't some shitty band I have no tie to

[Freight Train]

I don't think it's necessary to understand why other people do the things they do and like the art they like. I don't question my tastes

[jtrpma]

I don't think it's necessary to understand why other people do the things they do and like the art they like. I don't question my tastes

Second that! I would never trade that for any of my shitty tattoos, but I owe so so much to my memories and corresponding tattoos that I don’t care who’s aesthetics they please.
If you love it it is rad!

[animalflesh]

I have skate brand tattoos and band tattoos who gives a shit

I think they’re awesome

Anyway I bought my first set of f4 today

[gsosa]

Sup gods, I bought thw tablet shapes because of the wider riding surface (was rocking the classics before) but people here don't seem to be as fond of them (only read like 2 pages before this one) whats the dealio with this shape? Pros and Cons? Sorry if this has been asked before (which it surely has been)

[HyenaChaser]

Sup gods, I bought thw tablet shapes because of the wider riding surface (was rocking the classics before) but people here don't seem to be as fond of them (only read like 2 pages before this one) whats the dealio with this shape? Pros and Cons? Sorry if this has been asked before (which it surely has been)

I’m going to piggyback this question as I was forced to buy tablets since there were no f4 conical fulls to be found.

I saw what’s-his-name’s video review but who has firsthand experience?

[Tarquin]

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Sup gods, I bought thw tablet shapes because of the wider riding surface (was rocking the classics before) but people here don't seem to be as fond of them (only read like 2 pages before this one) whats the dealio with this shape? Pros and Cons? Sorry if this has been asked before (which it surely has been)

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I’m going to piggyback this question as I was forced to buy tablets since there were no f4 conical fulls to be found.

I saw what’s-his-name’s video review but who has firsthand experience?

They’re good for locking into smith grinds and feeble grinds (but then so are conical fulls). They’re skinny, making my axles seem wider which I like. A big negative for me is how exposed the axle nuts are because of how skinny they’re cut. It was fucking up slappys at first but I kind of got used to it. They’re not bad but I’ll be going back to conical fulls once I’m done with them.

[jay_nev]

tablets - Straight Cut profile, thin riding surface, speed and control for the sick.


conical full - Wider riding surface and cutaway design for unmatched control and lasting speed everywhere.

[HyenaChaser]

tablets - Straight Cut profile, thin riding surface, speed and control for the sick.

conical full - Wider riding surface and cutaway design for unmatched control and lasting speed everywhere.

I mean, I get that more surface area equals a relatively smoother roll, but what am I supposed to do with “control for the sick?”

Am I sick? Should I become sick? Does it have to be terminal?

[Roisto]

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tablets - Straight Cut profile, thin riding surface, speed and control for the sick.

conical full - Wider riding surface and cutaway design for unmatched control and lasting speed everywhere.

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I mean, I get that more surface area equals a relatively smoother roll, but what am I supposed to do with “control for the sick?”

Am I sick? Should I become sick? Does it have to be terminal?

Spitfire marketing. Such bullshit. Also the tablets by no means have a thin riding surface. It's exactly the same on the 54 mm concial fulls and tablets. They really should stop with this pseudoscientific/technical babble and just stick to facts. Annoys me to no end. Love the wheels though.

[baggy spandex]

I back F4's but PLEASE make them white, so sick of them looking like potatoes

I'd be so bummed to have deal with a white Formula Four. Gotta have my rusty potatoes.

[GardenSkater77]

Skate warehouse just got in some conicals and conical fulls.

I ride 52 mm 99a radials and would get them again in 53-54 mm but can’t find them.

SW has 53 mm conical wide and 54 mm conical.

I am leaning to the conical wide, but is that overkill in terms of contact patch width?

Having wider wheels may make flip tricks feel weird.

Anyone have experience with both SHAPES?

GANG!

[thebacker]

Go with the 54's, it's the perfect wheel

[HyenaChaser]

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I back F4's but PLEASE make them white, so sick of them looking like potatoes

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I'd be so bummed to have deal with a white Formula Four. Gotta have my rusty potatoes.

If you’re worried about the whiteness of your wheels, you could always skate Bones. But then like, you’d be skating Bones. And that’s pretty fucked up.

[arrbee]

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I back F4's but PLEASE make them white, so sick of them looking like potatoes

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I'd be so bummed to have deal with a white Formula Four. Gotta have my rusty potatoes.

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If you’re worried about the whiteness of your wheels, you could always skate Bones. But then like, you’d be skating Bones. And that’s pretty fucked up.

I couldn't imagine having to admit, or even say out loud I was riding Bones

[camel filters]

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I back F4's but PLEASE make them white, so sick of them looking like potatoes

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I'd be so bummed to have deal with a white Formula Four. Gotta have my rusty potatoes.

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If you’re worried about the whiteness of your wheels, you could always skate Bones. But then like, you’d be skating Bones. And that’s pretty fucked up.

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I couldn't imagine having to admit, or even say out loud I was riding Bones

I just think of purple neff outfits when I see bones wheels.

[bbk]

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I back F4's but PLEASE make them white, so sick of them looking like potatoes

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I'd be so bummed to have deal with a white Formula Four. Gotta have my rusty potatoes.

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If you’re worried about the whiteness of your wheels, you could always skate Bones. But then like, you’d be skating Bones. And that’s pretty fucked up.

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I couldn't imagine having to admit, or even say out loud I was riding Bones

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I just think of purple neff outfits when I see bones wheels.

Where the fuck did Dyet go? Was he injured or did he just blow it?

[HyenaChaser]

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I back F4's but PLEASE make them white, so sick of them looking like potatoes

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I'd be so bummed to have deal with a white Formula Four. Gotta have my rusty potatoes.

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If you’re worried about the whiteness of your wheels, you could always skate Bones. But then like, you’d be skating Bones. And that’s pretty fucked up.

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I couldn't imagine having to admit, or even say out loud I was riding Bones

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I just think of purple neff outfits when I see bones wheels.

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Where the fuck did Dyet go? Was he injured or did he just blow it?

You know how he skated Bones? Well like, he’s also on Darkstar, and it’s kind of like, I mean, you get it.

[bbk]

Oh, he's still on Darkstar. Who knew?

[arrbee]

Oh, he's still on Darkstar. Who knew?

Dyet is a space cadet, I doubt he even knows he is on Darkstar

[GardenSkater77]

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I have 52 mm f4 radials and I am looking to go up in size (54-55) with a wider contact patch.

Been working on slappies and I am wondering if certain wheel shapes make it harder to slappy.

Any one have any feedback with conicals, full conicals, and tablets for slappies?

Lots of Tablets for sale but not to many conical or conical full sizes out there right now. I would think lock-ins and tables would be very hard to slappy with but classics would be the best. Any recommendations?

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Opinions will differ, but for me, nothing beats a spit classic for slappies, they just roll onto curbs.

Loose Aces and Spit classics = slappie heaven.

I got 55 mm classics 99a and they are terrific for slappies. You really roll right up on the curb. I thought the classics would lack grip because of the smaller contact patch, but the wheels had plenty of grip. Very pleased with my purchase.

[Roisto]

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I have 52 mm f4 radials and I am looking to go up in size (54-55) with a wider contact patch.

Been working on slappies and I am wondering if certain wheel shapes make it harder to slappy.

Any one have any feedback with conicals, full conicals, and tablets for slappies?

Lots of Tablets for sale but not to many conical or conical full sizes out there right now. I would think lock-ins and tables would be very hard to slappy with but classics would be the best. Any recommendations?

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Opinions will differ, but for me, nothing beats a spit classic for slappies, they just roll onto curbs.

Loose Aces and Spit classics = slappie heaven.

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I got 55 mm classics 99a and they are terrific for slappies. You really roll right up on the curb. I thought the classics would lack grip because of the smaller contact patch, but the wheels had plenty of grip. Very pleased with my purchase.

Width of the contact patch does not have any effect on grip.

[oldbummer]

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I have 52 mm f4 radials and I am looking to go up in size (54-55) with a wider contact patch.

Been working on slappies and I am wondering if certain wheel shapes make it harder to slappy.

Any one have any feedback with conicals, full conicals, and tablets for slappies?

Lots of Tablets for sale but not to many conical or conical full sizes out there right now. I would think lock-ins and tables would be very hard to slappy with but classics would be the best. Any recommendations?

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Opinions will differ, but for me, nothing beats a spit classic for slappies, they just roll onto curbs.

Loose Aces and Spit classics = slappie heaven.

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I got 55 mm classics 99a and they are terrific for slappies. You really roll right up on the curb. I thought the classics would lack grip because of the smaller contact patch, but the wheels had plenty of grip. Very pleased with my purchase.

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Width of the contact patch does not have any effect on grip.

That is why drag race cars use really narrow wheels in the back.