Spitfire formula four

[sgm06sti]

Thanks dox for the detailed reply. Very helpful

[Uncle Poseur]

Can anyone recommend me a shape of formula 4's? I've skated for 15 years and never ridden anything but 53mm STF V3's. Always just stuck with what I know I suppose, but these current set are starting to get pretty worn down and I've found I wanna try something new, seems F4's are by far the most recommended wheel.

I've been eyeing up conical slims or just regular conicals. What advantages do the wider contact patch really have?  Mainly a park skater, ledges, transition. Not really too technical. Anything else to consider? Cheers!

Wider contact patch is really good for tranny, give you just a little extra grip while still able to slide. Adds a bit of extra weight, but not enough to worry about.

[Xen]

Can anyone recommend me a shape of formula 4's? I've skated for 15 years and never ridden anything but 53mm STF V3's. Always just stuck with what I know I suppose, but these current set are starting to get pretty worn down and I've found I wanna try something new, seems F4's are by far the most recommended wheel.

I've been eyeing up conical slims or just regular conicals. What advantages do the wider contact patch really have?  Mainly a park skater, ledges, transition. Not really too technical. Anything else to consider? Cheers!

Radial slims!

[411bandit]

Does anyone really notice the difference between f4 101 and 99.

Currently riding 101 f4 classic shapes. The terrain in my town is pretty shitty so I'd like something a bit softer.

I'm strapped for cash though so not sure if the investment is worth it

[Esmith5488]

Does anyone really notice the difference between f4 101 and 99.

Currently riding 101 f4 classic shapes. The terrain in my town is pretty shitty so I'd like something a bit softer.

I'm strapped for cash though so not sure if the investment is worth it

I only notice the different on power slides really. I would go 99a for almost everything

[tzhangdox]

Definitely prefer 99s, just that little bit more forgiving on less than perfect ground.

[Xen]

Definitely prefer 99s, just that little bit more forgiving on less than perfect ground.

I used to be die hard 101/103a or nothing but lately hitting the crustier spots I've warmed up to 99s again (STF Easy streets all week after 101a Radial Slims - enjoyed the 99 STFs much more); just picked up some 99a 53mm Lock-ins for a change of pace (holy hell finding 99a lockins was like pulling teeth - if you want a set lemme know and I will point you in the right direction 53s or 52s in stock).

[jay_nev]

I might get the classic formula spits in the OG classic shape (exact same as conical full??) to switch things up. Will they feel a decent amount smoother on rough?

[shawngreg]

I might get the classic formula spits in the OG classic shape (exact same as conical full??) to switch things up. Will they feel a decent amount smoother on rough?

i love og classics. i live in NY so they feel good to me for all around shit. definitely more of noticeable grip compared to f4s.(still prefer f4s in a park or anything super smooth) the difference is there but its not drastic, you can still slide them but may just feel more resistance

[jay_nev]

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I might get the classic formula spits in the OG classic shape (exact same as conical full??) to switch things up. Will they feel a decent amount smoother on rough?

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i love og classics. i live in NY so they feel good to me for all around shit. definitely more of noticeable grip compared to f4s.(still prefer f4s in a park or anything super smooth) the difference is there but its not drastic, you can still slide them but may just feel more resistance

nice good call. Smoothness? Any comparisons there? Dont mind so much the grip, makes complete sense though. 

[Skart]

I see 101's on the package and my knees are like

N a h

[munchbox]

I see 101's on the package and my knees are like

N a h

i skate cupsolesand looking to get footprint orthotics so that should balance it out

[Xen]

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I see 101's on the package and my knees are like

N a h

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i skate cupsolesand looking to get footprint orthotics so that should balance it out

101s+FP insoles+shit streets still means rattled teeth and sore knees

Wood and crust 99s

Park and plazas 101/103+

[shawngreg]

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I might get the classic formula spits in the OG classic shape (exact same as conical full??) to switch things up. Will they feel a decent amount smoother on rough?

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i love og classics. i live in NY so they feel good to me for all around shit. definitely more of noticeable grip compared to f4s.(still prefer f4s in a park or anything super smooth) the difference is there but its not drastic, you can still slide them but may just feel more resistance

[close]

nice good call. Smoothness? Any comparisons there? Dont mind so much the grip, makes complete sense though.

the smoothness is definitely less noticeable than on f4s.  i feel like you cant compare to the smoothness of an f4.  the og classics have very tiny tread on the wheels where they contact the ground.  they also are more susceptible to flatspotting than an f4 but that should go without saying.  i def recommend a pair,  theyre my favorite shaped/looking wheel out

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I see 101's on the package and my knees are like

N a h

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i skate cupsolesand looking to get footprint orthotics so that should balance it out

[close]

101s+FP insoles+shit streets still means rattled teeth and sore knees

Wood and crust 99s

Park and plazas 101/103+

So true about joints and harder wheels.
 It’s probably been a decade since I had a p2 (some fairly small Appleyard, that was actually really fun) but I remember that board making my knees hurt too.

[Diocletian]

I imagine 101 conical fulls have to be insanely slippery. I'm on the 99's and they're the easiest wheels to powerslide and sometimes I don't feel that extra grip you'd think they would have. No complaints though, best wheels ever.

[thebacker]

Anybody had this happen? Put bearings in this set of radial slims and when I went today to set them up noticed one of the wheels had split entirely to the core....sent in a note to DLX so let's see.

[SneakySecrets]

^Holy shit dude.

[jay_nev]

Non colored 56mm conical fulls 99a available anywhere?

[BL0B]

^

https://laborskateshop.com/collections/wheels/products/formula-four-99d-conical-full-56mm?variant=30985205874790

[jay_nev]

^

https://laborskateshop.com/collections/wheels/products/formula-four-99d-conical-full-56mm?variant=30985205874790

hell yeah thank you was looking for days. looks like per their IG a few hours ago they just got a shipment in

[chappers]

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I might get the classic formula spits in the OG classic shape (exact same as conical full??) to switch things up. Will they feel a decent amount smoother on rough?

[close]

i love og classics. i live in NY so they feel good to me for all around shit. definitely more of noticeable grip compared to f4s.(still prefer f4s in a park or anything super smooth) the difference is there but its not drastic, you can still slide them but may just feel more resistance

[close]

nice good call. Smoothness? Any comparisons there? Dont mind so much the grip, makes complete sense though.

[close]

the smoothness is definitely less noticeable than on f4s.  i feel like you cant compare to the smoothness of an f4.  the og classics have very tiny tread on the wheels where they contact the ground.  they also are more susceptible to flatspotting than an f4 but that should go without saying.  i def recommend a pair,  theyre my favorite shaped/looking wheel out

are bigheads the same as og classics? bigheads are more readily available in shops here over og classics

[Skart]

Rounder sidewalls

Bigheads are heavy af

[Weezil]

I thought bigheads and classics were the same shape?

always liked bigheads for the graphic on them, but have love for the swirl now. but if bigheads are wider I might have to snag a set.

[Shuh]

The grey Radials f4 are in my country, I don't know what spitfire was thinking that color its straight up ugly. Could not pull the trigger because of that

[pizzafliptofakie]

Not that I really care (cuz I actually kinda like the natural off-white look), but if Spitfire is capable of making a bunch of different colored Formula Fours, you'd think they'd dye a pure white one too?

[palelight]

I thought bigheads and classics were the same shape?

always liked bigheads for the graphic on them, but have love for the swirl now. but if bigheads are wider I might have to snag a set.

Same basic shape as classics, slightly wider overall and slightly wider contact patch. They don't have that handy sizing chart for the bigheads like they do with F4's, but it's a couple mm's per wheel size.

[jay_nev]

I've been skating 52-53mm for ever now but recently I was only able to find 56mm. I thought I'd be bummed that they would be too big but I'm actually hyped on them. Full conical 99d 56mm the new go to

On what trucks/height? Considering 56mm conical fulls w 53.5mm high venture 6.1

[256 Ply]

Anybody had this happen? Put bearings in this set of radial slims and when I went today to set them up noticed one of the wheels had split entirely to the core....sent in a note to DLX so let's see.

Saw this before years back. Deluxe covered it, no hassles whatsoever.
Surprised to see that happen again though, a very weird, specific defect.

[jay_nev]

“Last batch we get for a while” and also see comments, not urethane shortage but factory