Spitfire formula four

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Conical Fulls coming this Summer.

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A 60mm 97a wheel would be hilarious. I know so many crusty dudes who would buy that.

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Hilarious that you think that would be hilarious.  Standard size/durometer back in the day and works perfectly.

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Conical Fulls coming this Summer.

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A 60mm 97a wheel would be hilarious. I know so many crusty dudes who would buy that.

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Hilarious that you think that would be hilarious.  Standard size/durometer back in the day and works perfectly.

That’s exactly why it would be funny. Right back where we began, skating 97a, 60mm wheels on 9” wide boards in a subterranean parking garage.

[Schinken]

Might be of interest. Size/shape chart from my latest purchase.

[Mbrimson88]

Might be of interest. Size/shape chart from my latest purchase.

That's rad and thanks for posting.

Was this from the Kader wheels?

I see Radial Slim is still in there @rocklobster and Radial Full replaces the Radial info.


It is better to upload using the "Add image to post" which should be directly under the type box, so it is a much higher res image and hosted on the free site, vs files attached on the Slap server.


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2022 Spitfire chart with Radial Full info from @Schinken


I just changed the link to the hi res version you uploaded.

https://imgbb.com/jJGKBDf

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Here's the one from the Oskis if it helps...

[Schinken]

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Might be of interest. Size/shape chart from my latest purchase.

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That's rad and thanks for posting.

Was this from the Kader wheels?

I see Radial Slim is still in there @rocklobster and Radial Full replaces the Radial info.


It is better to upload using the "Add image to post" which should be directly under the type box, so it is a much higher res image and hosted on the free site, vs files attached on the Slap server.

I just uploaded your pic then, but I will remove it if you upload the hi res version.

Yes, this chart was from those kader wheels.

[Schinken]

[Img] didn't work, here is the link
https://ibb.co/jJGKBDf

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are the regular radials no more?

[listentoaheartbeat]

are the regular radials no more?

The new Oskis in 55 and 57 mm are Radials.

[Mbrimson88]

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are the regular radials no more?

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The new Oskis in 55 and 57 mm are Radials.

Yeah I think they just ran out of room on the backing cards, so can only put so  many on there, compared to the now eleven different shapes, isn't it?

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are the regular radials no more?

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The new Oskis in 55 and 57 mm are Radials.

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Yeah I think they just ran out of room on the backing cards, so can only put so  many on there, compared to the now eleven different shapes, isn't it?

Definitely, though I think it’s 10:

Classic
Classic Full
Lock-Ins
Tablets
O.G. Classics
Radial Slims
Radials
Radial Full
Conical
Conical Full

As a Tech Writer, it really bothers me that they don’t name the shapes consistently. Slims vs. Full(s), Radials vs. Conical(s), etc.

[Mbrimson88]

didn't work, here is the link
https://ibb.co/jJGKBDf

I updated my post from before with the chart you uploaded, so again thanks for that!

Here's the one from the Oskis if it helps...

Thanks for that too!

Interesting it seems it is only the Radial Full wheels that come with the changed chart, as per this one, from the Radials, which still has the 2021 chart as is.


Those normal Radials are a nice wheel too.

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are the regular radials no more?

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The new Oskis in 55 and 57 mm are Radials.

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Yeah I think they just ran out of room on the backing cards, so can only put so  many on there, compared to the now eleven different shapes, isn't it?

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Definitely, though I think it’s 10:

Classic
Classic Full
Lock-Ins
Tablets
O.G. Classics
Radial Slims
Radials
Radial Full
Conical
Conical Full

As a Tech Writer, it really bothers me that they don’t name the shapes consistently. Slims vs. Full(s), Radials vs. Conical(s), etc.

https://skateparkoftampa.com/product/73413/Spitfire_Andrew_Reynolds_Sweeper_Formula_Four_99D_Classic_Slim_Wheels



Classic Slim wheels were the eleventh shape.

Guessing the Classic Slims will never make a comeback, but they were in there for a minute, mainly the Reynolds pro wheels, but I guess there wasn't enough interest to keep them going.


I totally get what you mean too - some have (s) on the end, some do not.

Just one of those things, but I always try to keep the names in capitals too, eg Radials, Classic Full, etc.  That is just my "English teacher" coming out though, not that I ever finished teaching college.



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A better listing of the "Classic Slims" with the side view as well.

https://www.nativeskatestore.co.uk/skateboards-c7/skateboard-wheels-c8/spitfire-wheels-reynolds-street-sweepers-99du-classic-slims-formula-four-skateboard-wheels-52mm-p27595

[europa1991]

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are the regular radials no more?

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The new Oskis in 55 and 57 mm are Radials.

Huh Idk why I thought they were fulls but got a set yesterday and really like them. Curious what other ppl think about them tho

[Murge]

Currently started skating an old set of 54m radials I dug out and man I hope they make these more available

[backinaction]

I haven’t seen lock-ins in years.  I massively chunked mine and was never able to find a replacement.  I liked them a lot.  Wide surface, big lock in, still rounded enough on the outside to roll up on things.  Great transition shape.

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Well, at least the Radial slims are still in the line-up even if no drops contain them.

Based on the insert pics, the OG looks really similar to the Radial slim (and yet, also like the Conical Full). Am I crazy? Granted width is different per mm tall, maybe the OGs are a bit more round+the cutaway?

[Mbrimson88]

Well, at least the Radial slims are still in the line-up even if no drops contain them.

Based on the insert pics, the OG looks really similar to the Radial slim (and yet, also like the Conical Full). Am I crazy? Granted width is different per mm tall, maybe the OGs are a bit more round+the cutaway?

OG Classics ride and feel like a very squared off wheel, with a cutout from just under the lip of the wheel, so when they go down a few mm, they end up quite sharp, just like the Conical Full and similar wheels do.

They were also thinner than I had first thought, but when setup they skate well, sort of like a fatter Tablet or Radial Slim, even if it is barely a mm or so extra.

I can't help but think that Conical Full are maybe the best all rounder, even if I am not so keen on them when new, all the older used sets of 54mm, mostly down around 50-52 mm I have received back from people and then machined to be a bit more round on both edges just work so well.


The tablet with a little rounding is maybe the closest thing to what a lot of people miss with the Radial Slim wheels, but I guess most people are a bit scared to take an angle grinder to wheels like I do.  If they are not used to it, they can make a pretty big mess, but it pays off - the same dimensions with a slightly more rounded edge.

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Well, at least the Radial slims are still in the line-up even if no drops contain them.

Based on the insert pics, the OG looks really similar to the Radial slim (and yet, also like the Conical Full). Am I crazy? Granted width is different per mm tall, maybe the OGs are a bit more round+the cutaway?

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OG Classics ride and feel like a very squared off wheel, with a cutout from just under the lip of the wheel, so when they go down a few mm, they end up quite sharp, just like the Conical Full and similar wheels do.

They were also thinner than I had first thought, but when setup they skate well, sort of like a fatter Tablet or Radial Slim, even if it is barely a mm or so extra.

I can't help but think that Conical Full are maybe the best all rounder, even if I am not so keen on them when new, all the older used sets of 54mm, mostly down around 50-52 mm I have received back from people and then machined to be a bit more round on both edges just work so well.


The tablet with a little rounding is maybe the closest thing to what a lot of people miss with the Radial Slim wheels, but I guess most people are a bit scared to take an angle grinder to wheels like I do.  If they are not used to it, they can make a pretty big mess, but it pays off - the same dimensions with a slightly more rounded edge.

I don't think that insert picture is very representative of the OG Classics' actual shape - it's definitely much sharper. I'm currently skating some and they're far sharper on the edge than I thought they'd be. I was much a much bigger fan of tablets (even though they're just as square, I like their edge more) since they don't feel like they lock in as hard.

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Conical Fulls coming this Summer.

jeff carlyle promodel, coming in 58mm too

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Well, at least the Radial slims are still in the line-up even if no drops contain them.

Based on the insert pics, the OG looks really similar to the Radial slim (and yet, also like the Conical Full). Am I crazy? Granted width is different per mm tall, maybe the OGs are a bit more round+the cutaway?

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OG Classics ride and feel like a very squared off wheel, with a cutout from just under the lip of the wheel, so when they go down a few mm, they end up quite sharp, just like the Conical Full and similar wheels do.

They were also thinner than I had first thought, but when setup they skate well, sort of like a fatter Tablet or Radial Slim, even if it is barely a mm or so extra.

I can't help but think that Conical Full are maybe the best all rounder, even if I am not so keen on them when new, all the older used sets of 54mm, mostly down around 50-52 mm I have received back from people and then machined to be a bit more round on both edges just work so well.


The tablet with a little rounding is maybe the closest thing to what a lot of people miss with the Radial Slim wheels, but I guess most people are a bit scared to take an angle grinder to wheels like I do.  If they are not used to it, they can make a pretty big mess, but it pays off - the same dimensions with a slightly more rounded edge.

Pretty sure if I had an angle grinder, I'd probably do it

I've not ridden 'conical' spits since their debut, only classics/classic slim (I'd still ride them if they made them), radial slims, tablets (yuck) and the Conical full 97a.

Currently setting up a new sled and am torn between classics and radial slims. Been on Bones V5s for a minute (closer to classics).

The radial slims are still out there!

[LebowskisRug]

You can’t really go wrong with Classics.

To someone that asked about standard Radials you can find them on Parade in tons of sizes. Only shape I haven’t ridden.

What happened to the Classic Full I think it was- the Classics that were just slightly wider?

[Frank and Fred]

You can’t really go wrong with Classics.

To someone that asked about standard Radials you can find them on Parade in tons of sizes. Only shape I haven’t ridden.

What happened to the Classic Full I think it was- the Classics that were just slightly wider?

Classic Fulls still come up every once in awhile. Usually as a Lifer model for someone like Lance.That's probably my favorite all round shape. Noticeably wider than a Classic, great shape that seems to last longer and I like the way they square off as they wear down.

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I'm running some 58mm classics right now in hopes of them wearing down to a perfect radial like 54mm. Any one got photos of a set they wore down from a similar size?

[chris.]

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You can’t really go wrong with Classics.

To someone that asked about standard Radials you can find them on Parade in tons of sizes. Only shape I haven’t ridden.

What happened to the Classic Full I think it was- the Classics that were just slightly wider?

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Classic Fulls still come up every once in awhile. Usually as a Lifer model for someone like Lance.That's probably my favorite all round shape. Noticeably wider than a Classic, great shape that seems to last longer and I like the way they square off as they wear down.

There are some out there now.  They go by "repeaters"
https://seasonsskateshop.com/products/spitfire-f4-repeater-54mm-classic-full

[Frank and Fred]

I'm running some 58mm classics right now in hopes of them wearing down to a perfect radial like 54mm. Any one got photos of a set they wore down from a similar size?

I sure do. These are exactly that 58 classic worn down to 54, maybe a little bit under.

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I'm running some 58mm classics right now in hopes of them wearing down to a perfect radial like 54mm. Any one got photos of a set they wore down from a similar size?

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I sure do. These are exactly that 58 classic worn down to 54, maybe a little bit under.

*chef kiss*

[Mbrimson88]

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You can’t really go wrong with Classics.

To someone that asked about standard Radials you can find them on Parade in tons of sizes. Only shape I haven’t ridden.

What happened to the Classic Full I think it was- the Classics that were just slightly wider?

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Classic Fulls still come up every once in awhile. Usually as a Lifer model for someone like Lance.That's probably my favorite all round shape. Noticeably wider than a Classic, great shape that seems to last longer and I like the way they square off as they wear down.

When I was running a shop (so had wholesale access) and the Grosso 56 mm and then the Lance 56 mm Classic Fulls came out I bought any and all I could get my hands on.

Any that had the one different colour, I usually tried to buy four sets, so I could swap them out, so I would get the white / natural sets and someone else could take the neon yellow, or blue or whatever others there were.  Someone always wanted a unique set of coloured wheels and I was stoked on the regular ones without any colour.

They really are such a good wheel.

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I'm running some 58mm classics right now in hopes of them wearing down to a perfect radial like 54mm. Any one got photos of a set they wore down from a similar size?

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I sure do. These are exactly that 58 classic worn down to 54, maybe a little bit under.

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*chef kiss*

Fuck yeah! they look great @Frank and Fred   

[beandemon]

You can’t really go wrong with Classics.

To someone that asked about standard Radials you can find them on Parade in tons of sizes. Only shape I haven’t ridden.

What happened to the Classic Full I think it was- the Classics that were just slightly wider?

Aren’t Bigheads Classic Fulls?

[Mbrimson88]

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You can’t really go wrong with Classics.

To someone that asked about standard Radials you can find them on Parade in tons of sizes. Only shape I haven’t ridden.

What happened to the Classic Full I think it was- the Classics that were just slightly wider?

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Aren’t Bigheads Classic Fulls?

They sure are, back when they were called "Bighead shape" before F4 and Classic Full was even a thing.

That was my go to for a long, long time and I still have a few too many of them new and used, floating around.


The funny thing is the newer ones are actually not as wide as the older ones, so somewhere along the way, they became the new Classic shape, more so than the Full shape they used to be.