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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #480 on: October 20, 2013, 12:18:02 PM »
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Thanks, yeah the super reds were new ((minilogos are actually a few months older), mine are the 101d. If i just spin the wheels with the board in my hand they spin fast and long, so i def think it's the wheels and not the bearings.
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Yeah, it's the wheels. For sure.  ::)
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #481 on: October 20, 2013, 01:06:00 PM »
Ordered the 101 53mm for my birthday, can't wait to try them out. Had a pair of STFs for over a year and a half, and while they're still in decent condition I have to try these.
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #482 on: October 20, 2013, 05:56:32 PM »

Stoked on these. Set up some Streetburners before I put these on, skated them for a day and they felt so bad in comparison that I had to set these up. I prefer the 101 F4s that I had before this though.
how are your rollerblades holding up?

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #483 on: October 20, 2013, 06:21:11 PM »
Finally got around to grabbing a set, so stoked on them.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #484 on: October 20, 2013, 07:04:07 PM »
I am currently riding the 53mm classic shaped F4s for about 3 weeks now. Pretty solid wheel so far. All the good points have been covered already on how great the feel and slide. so far i have no complaints. i was riding the spitfire f1's for the past year which were a 101a and since the F4's are a 99 i can feel a difference. I wanna try the 101's next..

any one here made the switch from 101 F1's to the 101 formula fours? how does it feel?
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #485 on: October 21, 2013, 10:00:16 AM »
I really want a set of 53-54mm 101 tablets but for some reason they just aren't available in the UK at all. I'm rolling on coned, flatspotted, worn-ass f1s at the moment and my resolve to not just buy some bones as I can actually get them is weakening more and more every time I skate. :(

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #486 on: October 22, 2013, 08:31:45 PM »
I've said it before, but these are the best wheels out if you think differently you probably just got an unlucky random bad set (if they exist) or you just want to have something negative to say. I can't recommend them enough. 2 thumbs up

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #487 on: October 23, 2013, 07:05:03 AM »
get 'em while you can dlx is out 'til next week

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #488 on: October 23, 2013, 02:51:56 PM »
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Still tryna hold out for that next batch of PFCs...it's getting hard though.
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just give it up homie, F4s are better. if PFC ever puts some new shit out and your strapped for cash then you can pick some up. but i can honestly say im pretty sure you wont be disappointed in F4s.
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Responded to this with a post on my phone but it wouldnt let me submit it.  Suffice to say I imagine that the F4s probably are a bit better, but I enjoy supporting smaller companies whose ideals and direction appeal to me and are inline with my own.  I'm sure I'll get some F4s down the line (skating some old-ass Classics now) but my next set gonna be PFCs.

You're already skating spitfires... People acting like DLX is Nike now?

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #489 on: October 23, 2013, 03:34:18 PM »
I really want a set of 53-54mm 101 tablets but for some reason they just aren't available in the UK at all. I'm rolling on coned, flatspotted, worn-ass f1s at the moment and my resolve to not just buy some bones as I can actually get them is weakening more and more every time I skate. :(

I just ordered 53mm 101 from rollersnakes the other day...
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #490 on: October 27, 2013, 08:41:17 PM »
ight so i have the 99 full shape, and when i first got em they slid really well but after about a month or so they feel a lot softer and gripper and really dont slide that well in the streets at this point. do you think i should try the 101 classics next? do they feel more or less like streetburners? i want to be able to do long slides, but i hate that icy uncontrolled feeling..

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #491 on: October 29, 2013, 11:48:35 AM »
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I really want a set of 53-54mm 101 tablets but for some reason they just aren't available in the UK at all. I'm rolling on coned, flatspotted, worn-ass f1s at the moment and my resolve to not just buy some bones as I can actually get them is weakening more and more every time I skate. :(
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I just ordered 53mm 101 from rollersnakes the other day...

Not tablet shape. I know I'm being picky but I'd much rather skate those as I loved the equivalent STF shape but much prefer the feel of Spitfire urethane. Shiner don't seem to have the tablets yet and they're pretty much the only way the UK gets DLX shit as far as I know. Also trying not to fuck with rollersnakes/r1 or any of that shit unless absolutely necessary.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #492 on: October 30, 2013, 12:45:48 PM »
lol why are they pearl colored? someone at dlx is missing a chromosome

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #493 on: November 01, 2013, 02:05:01 AM »
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I really want a set of 53-54mm 101 tablets but for some reason they just aren't available in the UK at all. I'm rolling on coned, flatspotted, worn-ass f1s at the moment and my resolve to not just buy some bones as I can actually get them is weakening more and more every time I skate. :(
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I just ordered 53mm 101 from rollersnakes the other day...
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Not tablet shape. I know I'm being picky but I'd much rather skate those as I loved the equivalent STF shape but much prefer the feel of Spitfire urethane. Shiner don't seem to have the tablets yet and they're pretty much the only way the UK gets DLX shit as far as I know. Also trying not to fuck with rollersnakes/r1 or any of that shit unless absolutely necessary.


Following my earlier post Christian from DLX got in touch and is hooking it up. Huge thanks to Christian and DLX for this. It's been said a million times on SLAP already but you guys are the best at taking care of your customers and it really is appreciated.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #494 on: November 01, 2013, 08:48:17 AM »
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I really want a set of 53-54mm 101 tablets but for some reason they just aren't available in the UK at all. I'm rolling on coned, flatspotted, worn-ass f1s at the moment and my resolve to not just buy some bones as I can actually get them is weakening more and more every time I skate. :(
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I just ordered 53mm 101 from rollersnakes the other day...
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Not tablet shape. I know I'm being picky but I'd much rather skate those as I loved the equivalent STF shape but much prefer the feel of Spitfire urethane. Shiner don't seem to have the tablets yet and they're pretty much the only way the UK gets DLX shit as far as I know. Also trying not to fuck with rollersnakes/r1 or any of that shit unless absolutely necessary.
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Following my earlier post Christian from DLX got in touch and is hooking it up. Huge thanks to Christian and DLX for this. It's been said a million times on SLAP already but you guys are the best at taking care of your customers and it really is appreciated.

He's good people. Hooked me up after I managed to flatspot the tablets, but he sent classics

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #495 on: November 02, 2013, 11:44:29 PM »
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I really want a set of 53-54mm 101 tablets but for some reason they just aren't available in the UK at all. I'm rolling on coned, flatspotted, worn-ass f1s at the moment and my resolve to not just buy some bones as I can actually get them is weakening more and more every time I skate. :(
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I just ordered 53mm 101 from rollersnakes the other day...
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Not tablet shape. I know I'm being picky but I'd much rather skate those as I loved the equivalent STF shape but much prefer the feel of Spitfire urethane. Shiner don't seem to have the tablets yet and they're pretty much the only way the UK gets DLX shit as far as I know. Also trying not to fuck with rollersnakes/r1 or any of that shit unless absolutely necessary.
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Following my earlier post Christian from DLX got in touch and is hooking it up. Huge thanks to Christian and DLX for this. It's been said a million times on SLAP already but you guys are the best at taking care of your customers and it really is appreciated.
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He's good people. Hooked me up after I managed to flatspot the tablets, but he sent classics

they actually will send you wheels if you flat spot them? thats sick. my f4s have a had a couple minor ones but one hill and they are gone

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #496 on: November 03, 2013, 12:39:28 AM »
Just got these!!! Legit. Any colored F-4's coming out in the future?

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #497 on: November 03, 2013, 05:24:42 AM »
Just got these!!! Legit. Any colored F-4's coming out in the future?

Some of their pros are rolling on green ones in some IG photos out there.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #498 on: November 03, 2013, 02:41:53 PM »
Just got these!!! Legit. Any colored F-4's coming out in the future?



Dye them w/ Rit dye, get creative.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #499 on: November 03, 2013, 06:13:43 PM »
I rode a friend's board with bones on it yesterday just for a few minutes and all I have to say is that it felt awful

Yea, I cannot get down with those wheels, killer bushings, but there wheels are not my thing, I couldn't imagine skating bones wheels at a smooth concrete park.
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #500 on: November 05, 2013, 02:34:04 PM »
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Just got these!!! Legit. Any colored F-4's coming out in the future?
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Some of their pros are rolling on green ones in some IG photos out there.
Green ones have been available for the testing public also for a couple of years... To me, they're officially the best feeling F4s and feel different from the one's I purchased from the shop.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #501 on: November 09, 2013, 11:24:19 PM »
How long a lifespan are you guys getting out of these, ive had them on for a couple months

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« Reply #502 on: November 10, 2013, 07:37:02 PM »
How long a lifespan are you guys getting out of these, ive had them on for a couple months

I've had mine for three months. started as 99A 53's, they haven't gotten much smaller. I skate parks most days, but they're holding up very well. Honestly I like them better than PFC's.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #503 on: November 10, 2013, 07:38:43 PM »
Anybody tried dying these yet?
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #504 on: November 10, 2013, 08:55:37 PM »
so i got some 101 oj's coming off of some f4 fulls and i miss the spits already, its just full shape turned out being a bit too grippy in the streets once they got soft. the OJ's are better but I could still use a little more slide. Do you think I should opt for the 101 f4's next or was the grippiness of the 99's just due to the wider riding surface? anyone skate both duros and wanna lemme know wasup?

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #505 on: November 10, 2013, 09:36:31 PM »
so i got some 101 oj's coming off of some f4 fulls and i miss the spits already, its just full shape turned out being a bit too grippy in the streets once they got soft. the OJ's are better but I could still use a little more slide. Do you think I should opt for the 101 f4's next or was the grippiness of the 99's just due to the wider riding surface? anyone skate both duros and wanna lemme know wasup?

Here's the thing with the F4's. (in my own personal experience)

I've been riding F4's for about a year and a few months in, it started with the green ones (and some blueish ones) that Damon sent me. Those were THE BEST F4's I've ridden. It seemed too perfect. I dont want to rely on the Slap cliche but I do skate hills as much as I can.

Now, the ones they released for the public are the ones everyone is riding. Right now I have the blue ones (99 duro) and those are great. I've had the 101 duro and those were also prime. The difference that I felt with the 101's is that they felt close to F1's. I still heard that signature Spitfire screech the wheels make when you powerslide and they did flatspot (albeit VERY TINY which went away after skating two hours straight). The 99 duros that I have right now are the grippiest (a bit "gummy" if that makes sense) wheels I've had. I powerslide in these and they have not flatspotted at all. But I do get a bit annoyed sometimes of the gumminess of the wheel especially when I'm skating ledges; they seem to stick to the ledge more than the 101 Duro F4's. All in all, both wheels are the best wheels in the market right now (i'm not knocking down Bones, they make great wheels as well but that plastic feel is the reason why I gave up on them) and Spitfire deserves the amount of praise they've been getting lately because of the F4's.
Just consider the type of skating you do, whether parks, street, whatever, and pick whichever wheel would go best with you. I skate street more often than parks so the next wheels I'm going to skate (and for a long while) would be the 101A Duros. Just try 'em out.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #506 on: November 11, 2013, 12:29:21 PM »
if anyone wants to trade some new 99a (53-55mm) for some brand new 101a 53mm Tablets...let me know

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #507 on: November 11, 2013, 08:53:03 PM »
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so i got some 101 oj's coming off of some f4 fulls and i miss the spits already, its just full shape turned out being a bit too grippy in the streets once they got soft. the OJ's are better but I could still use a little more slide. Do you think I should opt for the 101 f4's next or was the grippiness of the 99's just due to the wider riding surface? anyone skate both duros and wanna lemme know wasup?
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Here's the thing with the F4's. (in my own personal experience)

I've been riding F4's for about a year and a few months in, it started with the green ones (and some blueish ones) that Damon sent me. Those were THE BEST F4's I've ridden. It seemed too perfect. I dont want to rely on the Slap cliche but I do skate hills as much as I can.

Now, the ones they released for the public are the ones everyone is riding. Right now I have the blue ones (99 duro) and those are great. I've had the 101 duro and those were also prime. The difference that I felt with the 101's is that they felt close to F1's. I still heard that signature Spitfire screech the wheels make when you powerslide and they did flatspot (albeit VERY TINY which went away after skating two hours straight). The 99 duros that I have right now are the grippiest (a bit "gummy" if that makes sense) wheels I've had. I powerslide in these and they have not flatspotted at all. But I do get a bit annoyed sometimes of the gumminess of the wheel especially when I'm skating ledges; they seem to stick to the ledge more than the 101 Duro F4's. All in all, both wheels are the best wheels in the market right now (i'm not knocking down Bones, they make great wheels as well but that plastic feel is the reason why I gave up on them) and Spitfire deserves the amount of praise they've been getting lately because of the F4's.
Just consider the type of skating you do, whether parks, street, whatever, and pick whichever wheel would go best with you. I skate street more often than parks so the next wheels I'm going to skate (and for a long while) would be the 101A Duros. Just try 'em out.

wow son good looks! made the choice really easy. once these oj's are dead im definitely gonna cop some 101's since i rlly liked streetburners too

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #508 on: November 11, 2013, 09:35:56 PM »
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so i got some 101 oj's coming off of some f4 fulls and i miss the spits already, its just full shape turned out being a bit too grippy in the streets once they got soft. the OJ's are better but I could still use a little more slide. Do you think I should opt for the 101 f4's next or was the grippiness of the 99's just due to the wider riding surface? anyone skate both duros and wanna lemme know wasup?
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Here's the thing with the F4's. (in my own personal experience)

I've been riding F4's for about a year and a few months in, it started with the green ones (and some blueish ones) that Damon sent me. Those were THE BEST F4's I've ridden. It seemed too perfect. I dont want to rely on the Slap cliche but I do skate hills as much as I can.

Now, the ones they released for the public are the ones everyone is riding. Right now I have the blue ones (99 duro) and those are great. I've had the 101 duro and those were also prime. The difference that I felt with the 101's is that they felt close to F1's. I still heard that signature Spitfire screech the wheels make when you powerslide and they did flatspot (albeit VERY TINY which went away after skating two hours straight). The 99 duros that I have right now are the grippiest (a bit "gummy" if that makes sense) wheels I've had. I powerslide in these and they have not flatspotted at all. But I do get a bit annoyed sometimes of the gumminess of the wheel especially when I'm skating ledges; they seem to stick to the ledge more than the 101 Duro F4's. All in all, both wheels are the best wheels in the market right now (i'm not knocking down Bones, they make great wheels as well but that plastic feel is the reason why I gave up on them) and Spitfire deserves the amount of praise they've been getting lately because of the F4's.
Just consider the type of skating you do, whether parks, street, whatever, and pick whichever wheel would go best with you. I skate street more often than parks so the next wheels I'm going to skate (and for a long while) would be the 101A Duros. Just try 'em out.
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wow son good looks! made the choice really easy. once these oj's are dead im definitely gonna cop some 101's since i rlly liked streetburners too

no problem dad, anything for you

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #509 on: November 12, 2013, 08:18:31 AM »
Does anyone know if they make the 99 in a size bigger than 58?
It's the indoor park time of year so it's rightfully vert season. I know a couple of millimeters don't make that much of a difference, but the taller the wheel size the wider the riding surface with their full shape wheels. I also don't want Bones because I've always been a spitfire kind of person
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