Author Topic: Spitfire formula four (Read 1065266 times)

ballintoohard · « **Reply #1860 on:** April 12, 2019, 04:07:31 PM »

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

Rocko · « **Reply #1861 on:** April 12, 2019, 05:42:52 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1862 on:** April 12, 2019, 05:58:46 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1863 on:** April 13, 2019, 10:23:05 AM »

Quote from: ballintoohard on April 12, 2019, 04:07:31 PM

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

We will soon

sharkin · « **Reply #1864 on:** April 13, 2019, 01:26:19 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1865 on:** April 18, 2019, 10:36:53 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1866 on:** April 18, 2019, 10:41:08 AM »

Quote from: Olabade on April 18, 2019, 10:36:53 AM

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 · « **Reply #1867 on:** April 19, 2019, 11:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Olabade on April 18, 2019, 10:36:53 AM

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 · « **Reply #1868 on:** April 19, 2019, 11:20:11 AM »

Quote from: johnes on April 19, 2019, 11:03:51 AM

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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 · « **Reply #1869 on:** April 19, 2019, 11:24:44 AM »

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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 · « **Reply #1870 on:** April 19, 2019, 11:38:42 AM »

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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 · « **Reply #1871 on:** April 19, 2019, 11:44:08 AM »

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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.

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 · « **Reply #1872 on:** April 19, 2019, 11:56:08 AM »

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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 · « **Reply #1873 on:** April 19, 2019, 12:16:50 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1874 on:** April 19, 2019, 01:09:24 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1875 on:** April 19, 2019, 01:53:34 PM »

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

papo · « **Reply #1876 on:** April 19, 2019, 02:18:44 PM »

Quote from: sharkin on April 03, 2019, 02:41:11 PM

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 · « **Reply #1877 on:** April 22, 2019, 10:58:38 AM »

Xen · « **Reply #1878 on:** April 22, 2019, 11:40:04 AM »

Quote from: Rocko on April 22, 2019, 10:58:38 AM

Stoked!

sharkin · « **Reply #1879 on:** April 22, 2019, 12:42:17 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1880 on:** April 22, 2019, 01:06:39 PM »

Quote from: sharkin on April 22, 2019, 12:42:17 PM

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 · « **Reply #1881 on:** April 22, 2019, 01:37:01 PM »

Quote from: BMCsteve on April 22, 2019, 01:06:39 PM

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 · « **Reply #1882 on:** April 22, 2019, 01:57:52 PM »

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

TooManyPros · « **Reply #1883 on:** April 22, 2019, 02:02:04 PM »

Quote from: BMCsteve on April 22, 2019, 01:06:39 PM

Quote from: sharkin on April 22, 2019, 12:42:17 PM
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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.

honey island · « **Reply #1884 on:** April 22, 2019, 03:59:29 PM »

the tablet's can't come out quick enough

arrbee · « **Reply #1885 on:** April 22, 2019, 05:48:35 PM »

Quote from: BMCsteve on April 22, 2019, 01:06:39 PM

Quote from: sharkin on April 22, 2019, 12:42:17 PM
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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
[close]

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 · « **Reply #1886 on:** April 23, 2019, 04:53:34 AM »

Not trying to offend the spitfire fans butttt...

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

Exactly

BMCsteve · « **Reply #1887 on:** April 23, 2019, 05:08:19 AM »

Quote from: rob on April 23, 2019, 04:53:34 AM

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 · « **Reply #1888 on:** April 23, 2019, 05:55:58 AM »

Quote from: Decreed Bratton on April 19, 2019, 11:24:44 AM

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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.
[close]
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.
[close]

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 · « **Reply #1889 on:** April 23, 2019, 07:49:55 AM »

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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.
[close]
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.
[close]

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

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