Spitfire formula four

[LennyDLXSF]

Does anybody know what shape the Ishod Formula Fours are?

They're on the Classic shape.

[BMCsteve]

I know wide wheels are the current trend but it would be sweet to see some F4 Slims come out

[Noble Experiment]

I know wide wheels are the current trend but it would be sweet to see some F4 Slims come out

Yes.
I've always been one to prefer a slimmer wheel. An F4 in a slim shape would be an insta-buy for me.

[Willie]

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I know wide wheels are the current trend but it would be sweet to see some F4 Slims come out

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Yes.
I've always been one to prefer a slimmer wheel. An F4 in a slim shape would be an insta-buy for me.

Unless I'm riding a 58mm+ or something on a big ass board I don't see the appeal of wide or 'full' shapes.

Regular or slim is fine. Everything else just eats up truck real estate.

[144p]

Wider wheels are more resistant to flatspots, offer better grip and turn better. That may sound odd but like cars a wider tire offers a better turn. Those of us who skate slippery parks or destroy a set of wheels in a session have learned to appreciate a wider cut. 

[N.L.]

Wider wheels are more resistant to flatspots, offer better grip and turn better. That may sound odd but like cars a wider tire offers a better turn. Those of us who skate slippery parks or destroy a set of wheels in a session have learned to appreciate a wider cut. 

Truth.

[BMCsteve]

Wider wheels are more resistant to flatspots, offer better grip and turn better. That may sound odd but like cars a wider tire offers a better turn. Those of us who skate slippery parks or destroy a set of wheels in a session have learned to appreciate a wider cut. 

Yeah I definitely get the advantages for some skaters but for my wider wheels are heavier, take up more room on the hanger, take more effort to slide, etc. 

[144p]

I respect and understand the differences for sure. Have friends that ride the slimmest bones shape and can tell the difference.
I was responding to

Unless I'm riding a 58mm+ or something on a big ass board I don't see the appeal of wide or 'full' shapes.

[BMCsteve]

Yeah, I skate the Bones V3 which are their slimmest profile.  I definitely prefer F4's though.  I think a slim shape would actually do really well

[The Nose Face]

Think we'll ever see a lock-in F4? This is the shape I always loved for coping. I think the last ones around were some for AVE

[Paco Supreme]

Think we'll ever see a lock-in F4? This is the shape I always loved for coping. I think the last ones around were some for AVE

Maybe if AVE gets a pro edition like how lance has a conical full one out now, they did F1 lock ins right?

[The Nose Face]

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Think we'll ever see a lock-in F4? This is the shape I always loved for coping. I think the last ones around were some for AVE

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Maybe if AVE gets a pro edition like how lance has a conical full one out now, they did F1 lock ins right?

[m477]

Not a fan of asymmetrical wheels, I try to make my wheels last a long time by flipping them around when they get coned and differently cut sides bugs me.

Radials look good.

[144p]

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Right now, 52s were all that are available.
Other sizes this month probably.

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52s the size I skate. Any places online that have them?
Or is DLX just kinda flowing them to people until all the sizes are available?

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Just getting out to shops now, assuming it's january we are all pretty slow now so be a bit before anyone is stocking them.

[Fukd]

Just wanted to poke my head in and say that I'm really digging my 54mm 101a formula fours. Mostly skated parks with them and they can be a little slick at times, but overall I am very happy with them. I tested them out on a few neighborhood hills and they powerslid so easily. Honestly it was kind of scary because I didn't seem to lose any speed at all. Unfortunatly they chunked on me, but I hit up LennyDLXSF, and he was able to get me a replacement set. Excited to skate these wheels, and grab the 99a next time around. I don't see myself ever riding a pair of non-spitfire wheels. Thanks again Reed!

[snaked plissken]

Wanted another set of PFC wheels but they don't have my size in stock, so i got a set of f4's...interested to see how they feel. although i have no clue when i'll skate again since this weather is bonkers.

[LennyDLXSF]

Just wanted to poke my head in and say that I'm really digging my 54mm 101a formula fours. Mostly skated parks with them and they can be a little slick at times, but overall I am very happy with them. I tested them out on a few neighborhood hills and they powerslid so easily. Honestly it was kind of scary because I didn't seem to lose any speed at all. Unfortunatly they chunked on me, but I hit up LennyDLXSF, and he was able to get me a replacement set. Excited to skate these wheels, and grab the 99a next time around. I don't see myself ever riding a pair of non-spitfire wheels. Thanks again Reed!

Glad you are enjoying the new set!

[Prince Nelson]

riding 54mm F4 101's after being on Welcome wheels for a few months. They immediately feel smoother and faster.

[Xen]

I will say this, for guys who like bones but also like them to slide a bit more like spitfires, get coloured formula's, for some strange reason they seem to slide way better than the standard white. (would be curious to know if anyone agree's with me & could possibly explain why that is?)

i was looking over this thread and due to a miss click end on this page.

its not just you, colored bones slide and feel better, buddy of mine felt the same way with his his yellow homoki stfs and me with my greeen schroder spfs...this was two years or so ago tho.

[foureyedjim]

so far, after the pre-release f4's, I've only had two sets and they never had any issues

[Tracer]

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I will say this, for guys who like bones but also like them to slide a bit more like spitfires, get coloured formula's, for some strange reason they seem to slide way better than the standard white. (would be curious to know if anyone agree's with me & could possibly explain why that is?)

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i was looking over this thread and due to a miss click end on this page.

its not just you, colored bones slide and feel better, buddy of mine felt the same way with his his yellow homoki stfs and me with my greeen schroder spfs...this was two years or so ago tho.

I had the homoki yellows and slid them until a massive flatspot ruined it. They were my fav wheels until I got wrecks, not Im back on STF

[shotformeat]

I wouldn't normally bother with this, but I recently got some 52mm Luan Conical F4's, only skated to the shops on them twice and they chunked on me already and that really doesn't seem right to me. The last set of F4's I had were great and lasted months. I live in London, UK though and not quite sure who is best to contact with this? Any help much appreciated!

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

I wouldn't normally bother with this, but I recently got some 52mm Luan Conical F4's, only skated to the shops on them twice and they chunked on me already and that really doesn't seem right to me. The last set of F4's I had were great and lasted months. I live in London, UK though and not quite sure who is best to contact with this? Any help much appreciated!

Man, quit being a pussy and ride with that shit, that small little thing doesnt affect anything! You sound like a baby.

[fangen]

I wouldn't normally bother with this, but I recently got some 52mm Luan Conical F4's, only skated to the shops on them twice and they chunked on me already and that really doesn't seem right to me. The last set of F4's I had were great and lasted months. I live in London, UK though and not quite sure who is best to contact with this? Any help much appreciated!

skate it out, bitch.

[perverted super otaku!]

I wouldn't normally bother with this, but I recently got some 52mm Luan Conical F4's, only skated to the shops on them twice and they chunked on me already and that really doesn't seem right to me. The last set of F4's I had were great and lasted months. I live in London, UK though and not quite sure who is best to contact with this? Any help much appreciated!

I see what your saying, but man, skate down a hill and do some reverts and or over some tight packed cobbles stones, "problem"solved. We got rough ground in Canada and shitty sidewalks too and every set of wheels i ride does this(usually in the first few days) and the performance is NOT effected. No sense wasting a perfectly good set of new wheels. Amazing wheels at that.

[shotformeat]

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I wouldn't normally bother with this, but I recently got some 52mm Luan Conical F4's, only skated to the shops on them twice and they chunked on me already and that really doesn't seem right to me. The last set of F4's I had were great and lasted months. I live in London, UK though and not quite sure who is best to contact with this? Any help much appreciated!

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I see what your saying, but man, skate down a hill and do some reverts and or over some tight packed cobbles stones, "problem"solved. We got rough ground in Canada and shitty sidewalks too and every set of wheels i ride does this(usually in the first few days) and the performance is NOT effected. No sense wasting a perfectly good set of new wheels. Amazing wheels at that.

You're right, like I said it wouldn't normally bother me, just seemed a bit off when it happened after 10-15 minutes only skating down the street! Never happened to any wheels I had before, I'd normally expect a bit more wear before this sort of thing. I guess London has a lot to answer for tbh!

[LennyDLXSF]

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I wouldn't normally bother with this, but I recently got some 52mm Luan Conical F4's, only skated to the shops on them twice and they chunked on me already and that really doesn't seem right to me. The last set of F4's I had were great and lasted months. I live in London, UK though and not quite sure who is best to contact with this? Any help much appreciated!

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I see what your saying, but man, skate down a hill and do some reverts and or over some tight packed cobbles stones, "problem"solved. We got rough ground in Canada and shitty sidewalks too and every set of wheels i ride does this(usually in the first few days) and the performance is NOT effected. No sense wasting a perfectly good set of new wheels. Amazing wheels at that.

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You're right, like I said it wouldn't normally bother me, just seemed a bit off when it happened after 10-15 minutes only skating down the street! Never happened to any wheels I had before, I'd normally expect a bit more wear before this sort of thing. I guess London has a lot to answer for tbh!

Check your PM's.

[144p]

Minor chipping like that might be normal with a hard edged wheel.
In A day or two it will be gone.

[Paco Supreme]

similar thing happened to my current set, not a chunk missing but a micro flat spot right on the edge i figured its just from conicals/conical fulls being a squarer wheel.

Like everyone else is saying, do a couple powerslides or something and it'll be gone

[shotformeat]

Man, those guys at DLXSF are seriously the best! They said it was definitely a defect and are sending out a new set. It's good to know they've got your back and that their guarantee actually means something. I'll always back their product, it's good to know they'll back it up too.