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I've just swapped to 33mm classics after skating conical fulls for over a year... mainly because i feel like the conicals make my board look and feel clunky/heavy.Not had session yet but i'm hoping for positive results.
I’m a recent convert back to skating Classics after spending a while on wider wheels and I must say it’s surprisingly been all upside and no downside. If you’re debating between those two shapes though (classics and conical fulls) I’d go with a radial. You essentially get a classic that’s a little wider and very slightly squarer with a wider contact patch for crusty ground. Kind of the best compromise - almost like creating a worn down classic without putting in the effort to make it yourself.
Or Radial Slims which combine the best of a Classic (rounded edge for a easier tip over), Conical (wide riding surface and inward cut for less weight) and Tablet (skinny shape, flat side profile for a cleaner lock in).
Quote from: rocklobster on June 05, 2022, 06:45:59 PMExpand QuoteOr Radial Slims which combine the best of a Classic (rounded edge for a easier tip over), Conical (wide riding surface and inward cut for less weight) and Tablet (skinny shape, flat side profile for a cleaner lock in).[close]Radial Slims, it seems, have not really been in production since before covid.
Or Radial Slims which combine the best of a Classic (rounded edge for a easier tip over), Conical (wide riding surface and inward cut for less weight) and Tablet (skinny shape, flat side profile for a cleaner lock in).[close]
Quote from: Knee Pain on June 09, 2022, 03:18:52 PMExpand QuoteI've just swapped to 33mm classics after skating conical fulls for over a year... mainly because i feel like the conicals make my board look and feel clunky/heavy.Not had session yet but i'm hoping for positive results.[close]Double checking 33mm or 53mm wheels?A 33mm wheel is still bigger than the "bearing condoms" some people used to ride (and still do) but I am thinking 53mm wheels are more common.
I've just swapped to 33mm classics after skating conical fulls for over a year... mainly because i feel like the conicals make my board look and feel clunky/heavy.Not had session yet but i'm hoping for positive results.[close]
Quote from: Mbrimson88 on June 09, 2022, 04:38:29 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: Knee Pain on June 09, 2022, 03:18:52 PMExpand QuoteI've just swapped to 33mm classics after skating conical fulls for over a year... mainly because i feel like the conicals make my board look and feel clunky/heavy.Not had session yet but i'm hoping for positive results.[close]Double checking 33mm or 53mm wheels?A 33mm wheel is still bigger than the "bearing condoms" some people used to ride (and still do) but I am thinking 53mm wheels are more common.[close]Haha yes, my bad… 53mm classics.
Quote from: Knee Pain on June 09, 2022, 03:18:52 PMExpand QuoteI've just swapped to 33mm classics after skating conical fulls for over a year... mainly because i feel like the conicals make my board look and feel clunky/heavy.Not had session yet but i'm hoping for positive results.[close]Double checking 33mm or 53mm wheels?A 33mm wheel is still bigger than the "bearing condoms" some people used to ride (and still do) but I am thinking 53mm wheels are more common.[close]
I'm telling y'all- find and hoard Classic Fulls. The 54 starts as a worn down 56 and after 6 weeks mine are at 53 and truly a god tier shape. I've got 2 sets on ice and looking out for more.
Quote from: LebowskisRug on June 11, 2022, 08:35:45 PMExpand QuoteI'm telling y'all- find and hoard Classic Fulls. The 54 starts as a worn down 56 and after 6 weeks mine are at 53 and truly a god tier shape. I've got 2 sets on ice and looking out for more.[close]Not sure if it is just in Australia or what, but there seems to be quite a lot more 52 mm or the black 53 mm around and almost no 54 mm Repeaters (not that I need any more wheels anyway) but I was wondering if it was similar in USA or other places - or just when people find the 54 mm wheels, they get them all, as I would be doing, so shops who did get them all sell out quickly anyway?
I'm telling y'all- find and hoard Classic Fulls. The 54 starts as a worn down 56 and after 6 weeks mine are at 53 and truly a god tier shape. I've got 2 sets on ice and looking out for more.[close]
Okay so after one session on the classics, initial thoughts are that I can’t believe how much easier flip tricks are. Specifically kickflips, the board feels much lighter. Now I’m just annoyed at myself for putting my 35 year old legs through 2 years of skating conical fulls.
I'm about to go for a new set of OG classics 55, very close to conical full (coming from Classic 54, pretty sure they are now around 50mm).Does the squarish shape change the way slappies work ?I just got back into them and i'm wondering if it's going to be way different
Quote from: Mbrimson88 on June 12, 2022, 03:36:51 AMExpand QuoteQuote from: LebowskisRug on June 11, 2022, 08:35:45 PMExpand QuoteI'm telling y'all- find and hoard Classic Fulls. The 54 starts as a worn down 56 and after 6 weeks mine are at 53 and truly a god tier shape. I've got 2 sets on ice and looking out for more.[close]Not sure if it is just in Australia or what, but there seems to be quite a lot more 52 mm or the black 53 mm around and almost no 54 mm Repeaters (not that I need any more wheels anyway) but I was wondering if it was similar in USA or other places - or just when people find the 54 mm wheels, they get them all, as I would be doing, so shops who did get them all sell out quickly anyway?[close]Only repeaters I can find are a set of 54s at 303 skate shop in Colorado. I’m tempted. But I literally found them after I ordered some 55 classics in hopes by the time they are 53/54 they’ll feel like fulls.
Quote from: LebowskisRug on June 11, 2022, 08:35:45 PMExpand QuoteI'm telling y'all- find and hoard Classic Fulls. The 54 starts as a worn down 56 and after 6 weeks mine are at 53 and truly a god tier shape. I've got 2 sets on ice and looking out for more.[close]Not sure if it is just in Australia or what, but there seems to be quite a lot more 52 mm or the black 53 mm around and almost no 54 mm Repeaters (not that I need any more wheels anyway) but I was wondering if it was similar in USA or other places - or just when people find the 54 mm wheels, they get them all, as I would be doing, so shops who did get them all sell out quickly anyway?[close]
Quote from: Knee Pain on June 11, 2022, 03:37:05 AMExpand QuoteOkay so after one session on the classics, initial thoughts are that I can’t believe how much easier flip tricks are. Specifically kickflips, the board feels much lighter. Now I’m just annoyed at myself for putting my 35 year old legs through 2 years of skating conical fulls.[close]I get why different wheel shapes scoop or rotate (180) easier than others, but I still have no idea why different shapes affect the flip of decks.
Okay so after one session on the classics, initial thoughts are that I can’t believe how much easier flip tricks are. Specifically kickflips, the board feels much lighter. Now I’m just annoyed at myself for putting my 35 year old legs through 2 years of skating conical fulls.[close]
Quote from: big_kev_215 on June 09, 2022, 03:27:31 PMExpand QuoteI’m a recent convert back to skating Classics after spending a while on wider wheels and I must say it’s surprisingly been all upside and no downside. If you’re debating between those two shapes though (classics and conical fulls) I’d go with a radial. You essentially get a classic that’s a little wider and very slightly squarer with a wider contact patch for crusty ground. Kind of the best compromise - almost like creating a worn down classic without putting in the effort to make it yourself. [close]I was on radials for a while. Went to classics once and haven't looked back. I even bought like 4 sets of 56mm 99a f4 classics at one point. A truly wonderful shape for me. Considering going to 54s now that I'm riding thunders though.
I’m a recent convert back to skating Classics after spending a while on wider wheels and I must say it’s surprisingly been all upside and no downside. If you’re debating between those two shapes though (classics and conical fulls) I’d go with a radial. You essentially get a classic that’s a little wider and very slightly squarer with a wider contact patch for crusty ground. Kind of the best compromise - almost like creating a worn down classic without putting in the effort to make it yourself. [close]
Quote from: IpathCats on June 09, 2022, 06:26:41 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: big_kev_215 on June 09, 2022, 03:27:31 PMExpand QuoteI’m a recent convert back to skating Classics after spending a while on wider wheels and I must say it’s surprisingly been all upside and no downside. If you’re debating between those two shapes though (classics and conical fulls) I’d go with a radial. You essentially get a classic that’s a little wider and very slightly squarer with a wider contact patch for crusty ground. Kind of the best compromise - almost like creating a worn down classic without putting in the effort to make it yourself. [close]I was on radials for a while. Went to classics once and haven't looked back. I even bought like 4 sets of 56mm 99a f4 classics at one point. A truly wonderful shape for me. Considering going to 54s now that I'm riding thunders though.[close]2023 we’re gonna come full circle and classics will be cool again
Quote from: big_kev_215 on June 09, 2022, 03:27:31 PMExpand QuoteI’m a recent convert back to skating Classics after spending a while on wider wheels and I must say it’s surprisingly been all upside and no downside. If you’re debating between those two shapes though (classics and conical fulls) I’d go with a radial. You essentially get a classic that’s a little wider and very slightly squarer with a wider contact patch for crusty ground. Kind of the best compromise - almost like creating a worn down classic without putting in the effort to make it yourself. [close]I was on radials for a while. Went to classics once and haven't looked back. I even bought like 4 sets of 56mm 99a f4 classics at one point. A truly wonderful shape for me. Considering going to 54s now that I'm riding thunders though.[close]