Spitfire formula four

[CINCINNATI]

been on f4 classics the last few years after riding conical fulls before that. just picked up a pair of classic fulls in 56. we'll see how they feel.

[Boog]

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For anyone who's ridden both conical full and tablets, do they handle roughish ground the same? they have almost identical contact patch (21.5mm conicals vs 21mm tablet) so theoretically they should ride the same but tablets are lighter so should be easier to flip?

Hoping someone who's ridden both can hook me up with some info. Thanks.

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They both feel pretty similar in regards to regular riding. The tablets are better for flipping and conical fulls are better all around wheel for parks and street.

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thanks bro. if they feel the same-ish cruising over pavement I think I'll dig the tablets. I'm a giant riding an 8.75 so any weight I can shave helps, even if it's only in my head.

No problem man  Yeah they feel pretty much the same. I think you'll like them. Definitely worth trying.

[Onevia]

Just got some Embers 54mm 99a Conical Fulls. Interested to see how different they feel on rough shit vs. the 51mm 99a Radial Slims I have now.

[munchbox]

Just got some Embers 54mm 99a Conical Fulls. Interested to see how different they feel on rough shit vs. the 51mm 99a Radial Slims I have now.

just made this switch in shape and the difference is night and day. better ride, grip, and control with the conical fulls.   I did like the radial slims but they are a pain in the ass for crusty streets

[jay_nev]

Compare the specs. Tablets and conical fills have same riding surface at 54mm. But over that conical fulls really fill out.

https://www.spitfirewheels.com/formulafour/

[fakiefs180]

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Just got some Embers 54mm 99a Conical Fulls. Interested to see how different they feel on rough shit vs. the 51mm 99a Radial Slims I have now.

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just made this switch in shape and the difference is night and day. better ride, grip, and control with the conical fulls.   I did like the radial slims but they are a pain in the ass for crusty streets

I think it depends on the size of the wheels. And personal preference of course, I found the conical fulls a bit too massive, especially for nose and tailslides. Now I am on Radial Slims and these are awesome so far. Both sets in 54 mm. Just tweaked my ankle, so I am out for a few days/weeks.

[Juanjo789]

has anybody tried 58mm Classic Shape F4? Are they good?

[moonordie]

has anybody tried 58mm Classic Shape F4? Are they good?

Yup, they turn into Conicals when they're 54mm

[Juanjo789]

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has anybody tried 58mm Classic Shape F4? Are they good?

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Yup, they turn into Conicals when they're 54mm

could you explain that a little more? im intrigued

[jay_nev]

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has anybody tried 58mm Classic Shape F4? Are they good?

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Yup, they turn into Conicals when they're 54mm

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could you explain that a little more? im intrigued

as they wear down the contact patch gets wider. Because of the classic shape.

[Fred Gerwer Frank Gall]

I love that about the classics.

[Skart]

Idk why but I bought 58 bigheads a while back. Might as well start using them

[jay_nev]

Idk why but I bought 58 bigheads a while back. Might as well start using them

was looking at a pair of bigheads on eBay and thinking about this exact wear down process

[Diocletian]

I have a brand new set of classic formula swirls 58mm if anyone wants em, PM me. I’ll never use em.

[munchbox]

Idk why but I bought 58 bigheads a while back. Might as well start using them

if wheelbite wasnt a thing without risers id be all over those

[jay_nev]

been on f4 classics the last few years after riding conical fulls before that. just picked up a pair of classic fulls in 56. we'll see how they feel.

any update on the classic full shape?

[Saint Coke]

Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

[munchbox]

Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

conical full

[tzhangdox]

Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

depends on what you skate and what you want out of your wheel, though either way I much prefer 99s

[Saint Coke]

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Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

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conical full

I could see why, I'm almost done with my set of conical 99 53's (Which are now 46mm) The conical fulls roll better imo but I've never skated classics.

[Saint Coke]

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Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

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depends on what you skate and what you want out of your wheel, though either way I much prefer 99s

Idek what I skate, Mainly hills and some flat ground, I wanna try to skate vert.

[tzhangdox]

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Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

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depends on what you skate and what you want out of your wheel, though either way I much prefer 99s

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Idek what I skate, Mainly hills and some flat ground, I wanna try to skate vert.

Classics are worse on shitty ground, but have a slimmer profile and a lighter so a bit easier to flip than chunky wheels. Conical fulls will handle hills and probably tranny better. Classics with the rounded edge seem to slappy a bit easier imo. You also get a little more truck space with classics for grinds.

[Saint Coke]

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Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

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depends on what you skate and what you want out of your wheel, though either way I much prefer 99s

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Idek what I skate, Mainly hills and some flat ground, I wanna try to skate vert.

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Where I live in Iowa the ground can get a little crusty but other than that it's fine. I live in a small farm town, so most of the streets here were built 200 sum years ago.

Classics are worse on shitty ground, but have a slimmer profile and a lighter so a bit easier to flip than chunky wheels. Conical fulls will handle hills and probably tranny better. Classics with the rounded edge seem to slappy a bit easier imo. You also get a little more truck space with classics for grinds.

[shmazz]

They’re real good. I think they’re a bit more expensive than most of their other wheels, but they do last a long time and wear out nicely without any flat spots.

[Diocletian]

Been riding F4’s since they came out but for some reason never tried the conical or conical full shape. I think I ventured into trying some radials and radial slims but always went back to the good ol’ classic shape. Well, two sessions now on some 56mm 99a conical fulls and man...these are the best fuckin wheels. Super loud chirp, easier to break into a powerslide than the classic shape, yet still grips when I need them to. Might be a conical shaped wheel convert now. 

[tzhangdox]

good timing

[moonordie]

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Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

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depends on what you skate and what you want out of your wheel, though either way I much prefer 99s

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Idek what I skate, Mainly hills and some flat ground, I wanna try to skate vert.

Conical full, on 99, is your wheel

[Saint Coke]

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Should I get 101 conical fulls or 101 classics 53mm?

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depends on what you skate and what you want out of your wheel, though either way I much prefer 99s

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Idek what I skate, Mainly hills and some flat ground, I wanna try to skate vert.

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Conical full, on 99, is your wheel

99 feels a bit soft to me though, I rely on that extra bit of slide on 180's and powerslides, perhaps you're right...

[Fred Gerwer Frank Gall]

F4 99s slide just fine. I'm on some 101s right now and I definitely prefer the 99s. The 101s are just a little too icy for me. More of a ledgetarian wheel than a hill bomber.

[Saint Coke]

F4 99s slide just fine. I'm on some 101s right now and I definitely prefer the 99s. The 101s are just a little too icy for me. More of a ledgetarian wheel than a hill bomber.

I could see that, I had a pair of 101 conical fulls that felt really good on certain hills, depends on the type of concrete, if it was that smooth tar stuff then it felt way to icy.