Author Topic: Spitfire formula four (Read 1059901 times)

Level 60 Dwarf Paladin · « **Reply #1200 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:27:26 AM »

As a fat guy, I like the 101 classics. I've had classic, conical, and conical full 99s and they all felt sluggish.

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #1201 on:** November 23, 2015, 04:10:10 PM »

99s slide just fine without compromising grip, I've skate both 99s and 101s and prefer the 99s

darbuzz · « **Reply #1202 on:** November 24, 2015, 04:24:09 AM »

Thanks guys!

ferraveemo · « **Reply #1203 on:** November 24, 2015, 11:22:40 AM »

I've been stoked on my radials lately. had to step down a couple millimeters because there a little too wide, especially when set up with 149's. I've also noticed some homies classics lately, they tend to widened after awhile. they seem to always go on sale so I'll go scoop some for the low to see how they compare.

Anyone else find the 99's to wear out quickly?

N.L. · « **Reply #1204 on:** November 24, 2015, 12:15:04 PM »

i like the way they wear. i tend to buy my wheels a mm or two bigger than the ideal for that reason.

i'm riding some classic shape f4s right now that are close to being sub 50mm but they're so good i can't bring myself to put new wheels on and i generally like big wheels.

TatoConyo · « **Reply #1205 on:** December 26, 2015, 07:40:49 PM »

Got my first pair of formula 4s (53mm 99 duro conical shape) after years of skating stfs, ive skated these wheels 2 times and i dont ever see myself going back to bones.

concerned_parent · « **Reply #1206 on:** December 28, 2015, 10:40:06 AM »

Quote from: TatoConyo on December 26, 2015, 07:40:49 PM

Got my first pair of formula 4s (53mm 99 duro conical shape) after years of skating stfs, ive skated these wheels 2 times and i dont ever see myself going back to bones.

same. got a pair of 54 conicals on cyber monday and after probably 4-5 years of STF's I don't think I'll go back unless I see some crazy neon green adam dyet wheels on a clearance rack somewhere

No1knows · « **Reply #1207 on:** December 30, 2015, 01:13:41 AM »

Just got the 99 classic 52 mm.
Kinda of a bummer since I usually skate over 54 mm but they were the last one with the 101 52 mm classic.
Can't wait to try em out !!

concerned_parent · « **Reply #1208 on:** December 31, 2015, 09:15:42 AM »

Quote from: No1knows on November 13, 2015, 08:36:24 PM

Cool Thanks yo.
After a full day of lurking online I finally know which one im getting.
good timing after getting a complete stolen at the bar. fuuuu

i skate to my local jawn all the time and i'm waiting for the day it mysteriously disappears

Dad you're embarrassing me · « **Reply #1209 on:** December 31, 2015, 03:53:57 PM »

I'm currently running some purple Ishod 53 classic 99's, basically because that was the biggest FF they had at my local. I skate bowls and transition 99 percent of the time, with some of the bowls around here going on 20 years old and unsealed, rough as. I've had them for about 9 months and they are now sub 50, but still feel awesome!
Like someone said earlier, it's not like they reinvented the wheel, but they are a pretty solid all rounder.

N.L. · « **Reply #1210 on:** January 01, 2016, 07:19:33 PM »

Quote from: Dad your embarrassing me on December 31, 2015, 03:53:57 PM

I'm currently running some purple Ishod 53 classic 99's, basically because that was the biggest FF they had at my local. I skate bowls and transition 99 percent of the time, with some of the bowls around here going on 20 years old and unsealed, rough as. I've had them for about 9 months and they are now sub 50, but still feel awesome!
Like someone said earlier, it's not like they reinvented the wheel, but they are a pretty solid all rounder.

same. i usually skate 56s but i had some 54s F4 99as that i wore down to sub 50 and they were still amazing. it actually made a nice change to have such low ride.

Green Bastard · « **Reply #1211 on:** January 02, 2016, 06:54:35 PM »

Has anyone skated the full conical f4? Thinking of switching up the shape but sticking with spits

N.L. · « **Reply #1212 on:** January 02, 2016, 07:43:24 PM »

I'm not too picky about shape but the conical fulls seem to have a bit more grip and lock onto coping nicely. Probably last a little longer also. Good shit.

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #1213 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:15:08 PM »

Quote from: Green Bastard on January 02, 2016, 06:54:35 PM

Has anyone skated the full conical f4? Thinking of switching up the shape but sticking with spits

Been on my set over a year & love em, but some dudes have said they're outrageously wide. If that doesn't sound like your thing, try the standard conicals then if you're into it bump up to the conical full

Green Bastard · « **Reply #1214 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:27:01 PM »

Sweet! I've been trying to get into vert, mostly qp's and bowls. But I still wanted to be able skate street.

ferraveemo · « **Reply #1215 on:** January 03, 2016, 12:10:18 AM »

Quote from: Paco Supreme on January 02, 2016, 08:15:08 PM

Quote from: Green Bastard on January 02, 2016, 06:54:35 PM
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Been on my set over a year & love em, but some dudes have said they're outrageously wide. If that doesn't sound like your thing, try the standard conicals then if you're into it bump up to the conical full

the only reason why i can't get into conical's is when they wear out. they square out even more that they already do. i'm assuming the radial slims fixed the too much width issue but i haven't tried them or it gives you an option to have a good amount of width without having too much. for me the radials is just like the classics after you've broken them in and skated them for some time. it gives you a broken-in shape.

Hannity · « **Reply #1216 on:** January 03, 2016, 04:10:24 PM »

Quote from: Paco Supreme on January 02, 2016, 08:15:08 PM

Quote from: Green Bastard on January 02, 2016, 06:54:35 PM
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Has anyone skated the full conical f4? Thinking of switching up the shape but sticking with spits
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Been on my set over a year & love em, but some dudes have said they're outrageously wide. If that doesn't sound like your thing, try the standard conicals then if you're into it bump up to the conical full

same. i happen to love very fat wheels- i said fuck it and got the 58mms. wider riding surface makes me feel more stable, especially on bad terrain. but some people aren't into it.

ChuckRamone · « **Reply #1217 on:** January 17, 2016, 07:49:17 AM »

had to see what all the hype was about with these wheels and they are incredible. fast and smooth. and they feel strangely light, like your board is almost floating at times. bearings pop in and out easily, which is a major plus as well. do they ride like this the whole time or only when new? that's my only worry.

N.L. · « **Reply #1218 on:** January 17, 2016, 04:43:46 PM »

They stay good. I usually ride big wheels but I had a set of F4s that started off at 54mm and I rode down to about 49mm. Just couldn't bring myself to take them off as they felt great the whole way. I rotate my wheels every few weeks but these wore pretty evenly anyway... Still yet to flatspot any F4s and I've been riding nothing but these wheels for a few years now. Classics and Conical Fulls.

Xtal · « **Reply #1219 on:** January 17, 2016, 05:51:36 PM »

Always went with the Classic 101a 54mm and now I'm trying out some 99a's since indoor parks are slippery as shit. Fucking hate winter...

Paco Supreme · « **Reply #1220 on:** January 29, 2016, 11:00:48 PM »

These things took a fucking beating, only had to replace them due to a shoot out that took a chunk out of my wheel

iwishilivedinfinla · « **Reply #1221 on:** January 30, 2016, 10:11:26 AM »

SPITFIRE FORMULA FOURS ARE THE BEST FUCKING WHEELS IN THE ENTIRE WORLD

don't be an idiot and get some

Dengles · « **Reply #1222 on:** January 30, 2016, 11:05:47 AM »

Well it's indoor park time for the next several weeks and even my 101s are slipping less than bones ever did for me.

foureyedjim · « **Reply #1223 on:** January 30, 2016, 01:34:51 PM »

I still have my first set of F4s

I BOUGHT THEM WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT...all other wheels are obsolete, I'm sorry.

Spitfire4life · « **Reply #1224 on:** February 05, 2016, 01:52:28 PM »

Quote from: Green Bastard on January 02, 2016, 06:54:35 PM

Has anyone skated the full conical f4? Thinking of switching up the shape but sticking with spits

I have the 101's and I love them. The classic shape 101 is really slippery (IMO) but the extra width makes up for it. By so far my favorite wheels I've ever had. You can slide them pretty easily, but I've ridden them in some slick indoor skateparks and they felt fine there too. The definition of happy medium for me.

johnes · « **Reply #1225 on:** February 19, 2016, 11:08:53 PM »

I've had 3 sets, flatspotted one, and recently got a small piece knocked out small of piece from these. I agree they are the best wheels out. I have some welcome orbs on my set up now, i'm not liking them as much as my last 3 sets of F4's. I just ordered another set, but my fat ass wears these wheels down i guess.

mynameisnotjeff · « **Reply #1226 on:** February 19, 2016, 11:11:30 PM »

Quote from: johnes on February 19, 2016, 11:08:53 PM

I've had 3 sets, flatspotted one, and recently got a small piece knocked out small of piece from these. I agree they are the best wheels out. I have some welcome orbs on my set up now, i'm not liking them as much as my last 3 sets of F4's. I just ordered another set, but my fat ass wears these wheels down i guess.

Honestly, going from these to any other wheels jut messes your expectation. Tried some Autobahn wheels and they blow them off the water.

starwars · « **Reply #1227 on:** February 20, 2016, 07:03:50 AM »

Has anyone seen the radial slims in a 51...anywhere?

LennyDLXSF · « **Reply #1228 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:23:13 PM »

Quote from: starwars on February 20, 2016, 07:03:50 AM

Has anyone seen the radial slims in a 51...anywhere?

The smallest we make them is 52mm, at the moment.

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #1229 on:** February 22, 2016, 12:26:13 PM »

Quote from: LennyDLXSF on February 22, 2016, 12:23:13 PM

Quote from: starwars on February 20, 2016, 07:03:50 AM
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Has anyone seen the radial slims in a 51...anywhere?
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The smallest we make them is 52mm, at the moment.

Please make a 51mm. Thanks.

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