Spitfire formula four

[MalHuis]

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Dumb question. I looking to get new wheels. With spitfire (and bones) offering so many shapes I’m like what do I need? I skate street and a diy rarely hit the park.  I’m on 101 radials now. Trying get some flip tricks back etc do I need 99a f4 classics or 99a tablets or neither?

Edit. Is there a wheel that’s good for flip tricks and feels stable and can bomb the occasional hill.

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The answer is always 99a Conical Full

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I’m gonna counter that with a x 3

I dont know man. Been on a classics kick, they just go down easier throwing your board around in the air. That and worn down classics just looks the part.

Conical fulls are more bulldozer, got a fresh set of 55 99a rowans for my next setup though just for a change up.

All this being said "The answer is always 99a Conical Full F4s"

[gsosa]

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Dumb question. I looking to get new wheels. With spitfire (and bones) offering so many shapes I’m like what do I need? I skate street and a diy rarely hit the park.  I’m on 101 radials now. Trying get some flip tricks back etc do I need 99a f4 classics or 99a tablets or neither?

Edit. Is there a wheel that’s good for flip tricks and feels stable and can bomb the occasional hill.

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The answer is always 99a Conical Full

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This x 2

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I’m gonna counter that with a x 3

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I dont know man. Been on a classics kick, they just go down easier throwing your board around in the air. That and worn down classics just looks the part.

Conical fulls are more bulldozer, got a fresh set of 55 99a rowans for my next setup though just for a change up.

All this being said "The answer is always 99a Conical Full F4s"

I feellike Tablets are a nice middle ground between Conical Fulls and Classics, since the riding surface is almost the same as the Conical Fulls yet they have a much slimmer profile. I fucking love my Tablets

[moonordie]

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Dumb question. I looking to get new wheels. With spitfire (and bones) offering so many shapes I’m like what do I need? I skate street and a diy rarely hit the park.  I’m on 101 radials now. Trying get some flip tricks back etc do I need 99a f4 classics or 99a tablets or neither?

Edit. Is there a wheel that’s good for flip tricks and feels stable and can bomb the occasional hill.

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The answer is always 99a Conical Full

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This x 2

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I’m gonna counter that with a x 3

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I dont know man. Been on a classics kick, they just go down easier throwing your board around in the air. That and worn down classics just looks the part.

Conical fulls are more bulldozer, got a fresh set of 55 99a rowans for my next setup though just for a change up.

All this being said "The answer is always 99a Conical Full F4s"

Worn down classics = conicals

[Diocletian]

I didn't know non-F4 "bigheads" are actually like a classic full F4 shape, these are way better. Can't do classic shape anymore after being on big wide wheels, they look too skinny. I recommend the bigheads, that is all.

[munchbox]

looking for an 51mm f4 to pair with venture lows. classics, tablets, or conical? been skating flat, curbs, ledges, and small gaps

[tzhangdox]

looking for an 51mm f4 to pair with venture lows. classics, tablets, or conical? been skating flat, curbs, ledges, and small gaps

classics have least wheelbite and a bit more nimble, tablets or conicals a little better for all terrain and lock in. to be honest wheel shapes for the most part really is splitting hairs so dont trip about it too much.

[jay_nev]

anyone have measurements of the classic full? (not to be confused with OG classic shape)

edit nvm found it
Classic full 54mm - wheel width 34 riding surface 19



Radial 54mm - wheel width 34 riding surface 20

[Murge]

I’m sure I’m late to this but when did spitfire start getting manufactured in Mexico? I thought they was made in SF?

[Painted Baby]

I didn't know non-F4 "bigheads" are actually like a classic full F4 shape, these are way better. Can't do classic shape anymore after being on big wide wheels, they look too skinny. I recommend the bigheads, that is all.

Thank you for unraveling the mystery of the bighead shape. I've always wondered...

[rocklobster]

Someone was selling almost new knock off Spitfire Conicals for $15, thought I would give them a try to see how well they hold up. The are Conical Fulls and I'm riding Bones V3 at the moment, not sure if I can handle the girth.

[Fat Tire]

I’m sure I’m late to this but when did spitfire start getting manufactured in Mexico? I thought they was made in SF?

F4 still are as far as I know, did you get a new set with made in Mexico on them?

[knee surgery]

is the f4 classics formula any different? bought some 54mm 99a f4 classics and they don't feel like my old non-classics ones (regular 99a f4s), they actually feel like minilogos or some cheap ass wheels.

[Frank]

happy i came across some 99a f4 classics in 54mm. i'm so goddamn broke, but i'll be damned if i don't set up at least one set of new wheels this year. my current pair is now over a year old because i cheaped out on stocking up before winter last year and is down to what feels like less than 50mm. also need a reason to use those big ball bearings i bought almost a year ago that i didn't want to put into some worn down wheels.

[Diocletian]

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I didn't know non-F4 "bigheads" are actually like a classic full F4 shape, these are way better. Can't do classic shape anymore after being on big wide wheels, they look too skinny. I recommend the bigheads, that is all.

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Thank you for unraveling the mystery of the bighead shape. I've always wondered...

Yeah I dig em. Wish they still made classic fulls though because these non-F4's flatspot really easily.

[Murge]

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I’m sure I’m late to this but when did spitfire start getting manufactured in Mexico? I thought they was made in SF?

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F4 still are as far as I know, did you get a new set with made in Mexico on them?

Yeah they are F4 99a classics. I’m sure they’ll skate fine just kinda of a bummer because if I have the option I’d like to buy American and I thought  spits was made in USA and I’ll prob start buying bones after these. 

[Firebert]

You're late on this they've been made in Mexico for years now

[Murge]

You're late on this they've been made in Mexico for years now

My bad. Thats a bummer. It’s been a few years since I got new wheels. So it makes since. Either way bummer

[spacial_profiling]

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You're late on this they've been made in Mexico for years now

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My bad. Thats a bummer. It’s been a few years since I got new wheels. So it makes since. Either way bummer

Why a bummer? It’s like decks being outsourced to Mexico... keeps the cost down, quality up, and promotes trade between boarders.

I like some bones, but just cause they’re rich enough to keep their production in the states and carry the nice guy shtick doesn’t mean they’re any better or your money is going to anything more sustainable.

[Murge]

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You're late on this they've been made in Mexico for years now

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My bad. Thats a bummer. It’s been a few years since I got new wheels. So it makes since. Either way bummer

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Why a bummer? It’s like decks being outsourced to Mexico... keeps the cost down, quality up, and promotes trade between boarders.

I like some bones, but just cause they’re rich enough to keep their production in the states and carry the nice guy shtick doesn’t mean they’re any better or your money is going to anything more sustainable.

Yeah I mean you’re right. But if I have the option of buying American I would prefer to do so. Jobs and all that. I work in manufacturing as a machinist and so I just prefer if I have the option to opt for supporting manufacturing and jobs in America. I don’t disagree with what your saying. But it’s just a preference

[DarthDingusMaximus]

F-4’s were Spitfires answer to Bones STF and SPF.  I’ve tried both and I’ve learned a few thing’s.  Bones are a knockoff and close enough wheels compared to Spitfires the rest are garbage.

[Frank and Fred]

I try to make ethical purchases. I care about labor conditions, environmental regulations and so on but F4s are so good, I might not care if my first born was enslaved and forced to pour F4 urethane for her whole childhood as it enhances my skateboard experience that much.

I joke of course...  If F4s were really shitting on the planet and workers that badly I would reluctantly settle for the 99a STFs.

[RichardBarkley]

What's the smallest f4 size.

Trying to see if should get board cakes fat bundts or not

[FrozenIndustries]

What's the smallest f4 size.

Trying to see if should get board cakes fat bundts or not

They made 49mm F4 classics but I haven't seen any in ages. The 51mm Tablets, while they are indeed 1mm taller than the 50mm classics, are very slim and wear down evenly and still skate wonderfully when tiny. I ran my last set down to 46mm and was still hesitant to retire them.

[gonzSOI]

do any of you know if Spitfire makes or plans on making a 95A wheel?  im riding 80HD's now.  they are so smooth, but too soft for sliding.  i was also thinking of running a set of OJ's because i found a set of 95A's.

anybody have any experience to compare the two? let me know what yall think.  i havent had a set of OJ's since the early 90's.

[chris.]

A 97a F4 is coming soon ish.

[Xen]

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What's the smallest f4 size.

Trying to see if should get board cakes fat bundts or not

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They made 49mm F4 classics but I haven't seen any in ages. The 51mm Tablets, while they are indeed 1mm taller than the 50mm classics, are very slim and wear down evenly and still skate wonderfully when tiny. I ran my last set down to 46mm and was still hesitant to retire them.

I just setup 51mm tabs with the intent on getting them in the mid 40 range

[FrozenIndustries]

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What's the smallest f4 size.

Trying to see if should get board cakes fat bundts or not

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They made 49mm F4 classics but I haven't seen any in ages. The 51mm Tablets, while they are indeed 1mm taller than the 50mm classics, are very slim and wear down evenly and still skate wonderfully when tiny. I ran my last set down to 46mm and was still hesitant to retire them.

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I just setup 51mm tabs with the intent on getting them in the mid 40 range

They're kind of great for that because they maintain shape and it doesn't look weird or anything. I'll post pics of my 46s later.

[jay_nev]

do any of you know if Spitfire makes or plans on making a 95A wheel?  im riding 80HD's now.  they are so smooth, but too soft for sliding.  i was also thinking of running a set of OJ's because i found a set of 95A's.

anybody have any experience to compare the two? let me know what yall think.  i havent had a set of OJ's since the early 90's.

as @chris. said above a 97a spitfire formula is coming. I just grabbed some classic formula OG classics to try in the meantime. Little more forgiving than the 99a per reviews. There was discussion on the OJ Nomads 95a formula in the Wheels thread, below. OJ just shared some clips around the wheel on their YT page.
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3402380#new

[RichardBarkley]

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What's the smallest f4 size.

Trying to see if should get board cakes fat bundts or not

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They made 49mm F4 classics but I haven't seen any in ages. The 51mm Tablets, while they are indeed 1mm taller than the 50mm classics, are very slim and wear down evenly and still skate wonderfully when tiny. I ran my last set down to 46mm and was still hesitant to retire them.

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I just setup 51mm tabs with the intent on getting them in the mid 40 range

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They're kind of great for that because they maintain shape and it doesn't look weird or anything. I'll post pics of my 46s later.

Yeah please do cheers man

[gonzSOI]

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do any of you know if Spitfire makes or plans on making a 95A wheel?  im riding 80HD's now.  they are so smooth, but too soft for sliding.  i was also thinking of running a set of OJ's because i found a set of 95A's.

anybody have any experience to compare the two? let me know what yall think.  i havent had a set of OJ's since the early 90's.

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as @chris. said above a 97a spitfire formula is coming. I just grabbed some classic formula OG classics to try in the meantime. Little more forgiving than the 99a per reviews. There was discussion on the OJ Nomads 95a formula in the Wheels thread, below. OJ just shared some clips around the wheel on their YT page.
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3402380#new

good deal, appreciate you PALS