Spitfire formula four

[honey island]

the tablet's can't come out quick enough

[arrbee]

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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

I’m guessing 54mm, 31mm wise, 24 surface or close to that?

[rob]

Not trying to offend the spitfire fans butttt...

The tablets look exactly like the same shape as a bones v2

Exactly

[BMCsteve]

Not trying to offend the spitfire fans butttt...

The tablets look exactly like the same shape as a bones v2

Exactly

Much wider riding surface on the tablets.  V2 in 52mm has a riding surface of 16mm (same as spit classics)

[GasTheHostage]

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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.

Slims have a pretty wide surface area though. Im running them and they really aren't that slow. You sure you were using the right size? The riding area is nearly as big as a conical so I dont see why yours are slow. BTW if you wanna buy slims get them in 99a no 101a

[papo]

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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.

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Slims have a pretty wide surface area though. Im running them and they really aren't that slow. You sure you were using the right size? The riding area is nearly as big as a conical so I dont see why yours are slow. BTW if you wanna buy slims get them in 99a no 101a

Hey, whats wrong with the 101a? Just curious

[Firebert]

Not trying to offend the spitfire fans butttt...

The tablets look exactly like the same shape as a bones v2

Exactly

Some of us really love that shape of wheel but prefer spits... so this is exactly what I've been waiting for. Classic fulls and Tablets like the good ol days.

[GasTheHostage]

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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.

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Slims have a pretty wide surface area though. Im running them and they really aren't that slow. You sure you were using the right size? The riding area is nearly as big as a conical so I dont see why yours are slow. BTW if you wanna buy slims get them in 99a no 101a

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Hey, whats wrong with the 101a? Just curious

Nothings wrong with 101a, its all personal preference. However, most people that I know that have used spitfires (especially radial slims including me) find that 99a slides a little better and has just slightly better rebound. Im not gonna stop you if you want 101a but im just giving you my advice.

[Firebert]

99a slides a little better

no

99a has just slightly better rebound

yes

[B0udoir]

I would not say that 99a slide "better", but that they are less slippery and force you to fully commit into your slide, giving you the feeling that you have more control and that it is "better".

[rob]

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Not trying to offend the spitfire fans butttt...

The tablets look exactly like the same shape as a bones v2

Exactly

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Some of us really love that shape of wheel but prefer spits... so this is exactly what I've been waiting for. Classic fulls and Tablets like the good ol days.

I love the shape too, it really does help you lock into 50-50 and 5-0 and I like how they’re almost like classics when they’ve been ridden til they’re square but new

[johnes]

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99a slides a little better

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no

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99a has just slightly better rebound

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yes

99s slide the best/easiest for me personally.
I have had at least 7 sets of F4 99s and 3 of the F4 101s.
I have a new set of 101s I’m gonna skate eventually

[jakeumms]

Any idea on a release date for the tablets? I need some new wheels and those look nice.

[papo]

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Stoked!

Is there a release date yet? I hope these shits drop soon..I wanted to get the radial slim but these look fuego - while we at it, Can you really feel the difference between 99 and 101 hardness?

[bigbevev]

i feel jipped i bought lock ins

[GasTheHostage]

I would not say that 99a slide "better", but that they are less slippery and force you to fully commit into your slide, giving you the feeling that you have more control and that it is "better".

Yeah im sorry if you misunder stood that i shoulda worded it better. Yeah 99a is less slippery but honestly between that and 101a its not too much of a difference. However, I do have a little more control on 99a wheels and they also have a little better rebound. Sorry about that

[LennyDLXSF]

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Stoked!

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Is there a release date yet? I hope these shits drop soon..I wanted to get the radial slim but these look fuego - while we at it, Can you really feel the difference between 99 and 101 hardness?

We are currently giving samples to team riders, and affiliates, with general production starting early May!

[roba]

they look amazing

[johnes]

The flat side of those and the lock ins look kinda bad/weird to me personally but I’ve tried every F4 shape except lock ins so idk maybe I’ll try those sometime.

[B0udoir]

They look so thin, I wonder if there is enough room to put a spacer between the bearings.

[talklessSkateMore]

They look so thin, I wonder if there is enough room to put a spacer between the bearings.

There will be, 100%

They don't change stuff like that

[papo]

Dimensions for the F4 Tablet:

52s have 20mm riding surface
53s have 21mm riding surface

I only asked for these two sizes Höhöhö

Update: shipping this week- doesn’t say the duro tho

[papo]

[SadandLonely]

Can anyone describe the classic formula? I want to skate them or should I just stick with F4?

[talklessSkateMore]

Can anyone describe the classic formula? I want to skate them or should I just stick with F4?

*pretty shitty description but the best thing I can think of is that classics feel less dense and they wear down fast.. Not really thinking about my wheels, just enjoying damaging my tail, shrinking wheels and wearing away at my truck hangers slowly over time.

I liked mine 52mm when they were new for asphalt and sidewalks. Went to the park for a few hours now I'm a dirtbike with flatspots in my 2 toeside wheels.

Imo, go 56mm or bigger classics if you want to rip through them.. Otherwise stick with f4 in your normal size to get your money's worth and stay with the "superior" offering.

[SadandLonely]

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Can anyone describe the classic formula? I want to skate them or should I just stick with F4?

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*pretty shitty description but the best thing I can think of is that classics feel less dense and they wear down fast.. Not really thinking about my wheels, just enjoying damaging my tail, shrinking wheels and wearing away at my truck hangers slowly over time.

I liked mine 52mm when they were new for asphalt and sidewalks. Went to the park for a few hours now I'm a dirtbike with flatspots in my 2 toeside wheels.

Imo, go 56mm or bigger classics if you want to rip through them.. Otherwise stick with f4 in your normal size to get your money's worth and stay with the "superior" offering.

thank you...

[Dad you're embarrassing me]

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Can anyone describe the classic formula? I want to skate them or should I just stick with F4?

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*pretty shitty description but the best thing I can think of is that classics feel less dense and they wear down fast.. Not really thinking about my wheels, just enjoying damaging my tail, shrinking wheels and wearing away at my truck hangers slowly over time.

I liked mine 52mm when they were new for asphalt and sidewalks. Went to the park for a few hours now I'm a dirtbike with flatspots in my 2 toeside wheels.

Imo, go 56mm or bigger classics if you want to rip through them.. Otherwise stick with f4 in your normal size to get your money's worth and stay with the "superior" offering.

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thank you...

I find they break into a slide more gradually/ progressively/ predictably? and this inspires confidence on super slick new parks and doing speed checks on hill bombs. They do wear down fast but there’s always a compromise.

[SadandLonely]

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Can anyone describe the classic formula? I want to skate them or should I just stick with F4?

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*pretty shitty description but the best thing I can think of is that classics feel less dense and they wear down fast.. Not really thinking about my wheels, just enjoying damaging my tail, shrinking wheels and wearing away at my truck hangers slowly over time.

I liked mine 52mm when they were new for asphalt and sidewalks. Went to the park for a few hours now I'm a dirtbike with flatspots in my 2 toeside wheels.

Imo, go 56mm or bigger classics if you want to rip through them.. Otherwise stick with f4 in your normal size to get your money's worth and stay with the "superior" offering.

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thank you...

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I find they break into a slide more gradually/ progressively/ predictably? and this inspires confidence on super slick new parks and doing speed checks on hill bombs. They do wear down fast but there’s always a compromise.

yeah they do wear down fast...

[Firebert]

I really hope they screen this graphic on them.

[Rocko]

Another good view of the tablets