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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2940 on: October 29, 2020, 04:09:44 AM »
So I have come up with my own wheels, given I have too many classics, which are now nicely worn down...

May I present the Classic ASS, just a simple lover of the wider round shape, straight from years of skating to a new era of small wheels near you.

This is my preferred shape as well... And the reason I buy the biggest wheels available at the moment so by the time I get them down to 52mm they are the best shape.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2941 on: October 29, 2020, 06:19:18 AM »
whats the difference between the og classics and say a conical/conical full? seems the same by the description

Can't find the chart but OG classics have a narrower width and a wider contact patch than conical fulls and are wider in both areas than a regular conical. IIRC they also have a more square edge, whereas the CF/C are rounded before they cone in.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2942 on: October 29, 2020, 06:31:05 AM »
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whats the difference between the og classics and say a conical/conical full? seems the same by the description
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Can't find the chart but OG classics have a narrower width and a wider contact patch than conical fulls and are wider in both areas than a regular conical. IIRC they also have a more square edge, whereas the CF/C are rounded before they cone in.
can take a pic later to compare the shape, but the OG Classics have more of a "cutaway" i think
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54mm
32.3mm width
23mm riding surface

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Spitfire 54mm OG Classics (99 Duro) Wheels at Uprise



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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2943 on: October 29, 2020, 07:54:06 AM »
The inside of any new Spitfire wheels packaging has the OG profile in the mix (top right), which I had here but will have to take another pic of as I cannot find it online either.

It is almost like a radial outer edge with the conical middle, if that makes any sense.  In other words it is a bit more squared off with a slightly rounded corner but then cuts away down the profile a bit more towards the bearing seat.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2944 on: October 29, 2020, 08:59:59 AM »
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So I have come up with my own wheels, given I have too many classics, which are now nicely worn down...

May I present the Classic ASS, just a simple lover of the wider round shape, straight from years of skating to a new era of small wheels near you.
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This is my preferred shape as well... And the reason I buy the biggest wheels available at the moment so by the time I get them down to 52mm they are the best shape.

Ha ha. Classic. That must be why when my 58mm Classics get to 54mm they look and feel perfect.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2945 on: October 29, 2020, 09:42:52 AM »
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So I have come up with my own wheels, given I have too many classics, which are now nicely worn down...

May I present the Classic ASS, just a simple lover of the wider round shape, straight from years of skating to a new era of small wheels near you.
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This is my preferred shape as well... And the reason I buy the biggest wheels available at the moment so by the time I get them down to 52mm they are the best shape.
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Ha ha. Classic. That must be why when my 58mm Classics get to 54mm they look and feel perfect.

Here's mine that started as 55mm and are now about 50mm. I think that I'll set up one more deck until I retire the wheels and trucks.



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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2946 on: October 29, 2020, 03:40:42 PM »
Sorry for posting too much, but yeah they look about perfect, as per second and second last pic of what were 58mm classics.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2947 on: October 29, 2020, 03:58:23 PM »
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2948 on: October 29, 2020, 07:24:03 PM »
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The turntable slipmat is pretty cool.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2949 on: October 30, 2020, 03:56:01 AM »
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DROP 4
https://www.spitfirewheels.com/

97a classic shape
54, 56mm



F4 OG Classics


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I do not need new wheels. The wheels I have right now are perfectly fine dogshit and holding me back from achieving my full potential.
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forgive me if i somehow missed it, but could someone help me with just how flat the flat as fuck decks really are?
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2950 on: October 30, 2020, 06:24:02 AM »
gonna need those 60mm OG classic F4s for my 215s

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2951 on: October 30, 2020, 07:05:13 AM »
Just here to appreciate the F4 thread being on page 99.

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« Reply #2952 on: October 30, 2020, 09:26:53 AM »
I wanted a slightly softer wheel for winter parking garage and slippery spots and to make pushing through the crusty streets in the cold more appealing. So I have some 95a OJ nomads on the way but I already know my F4 betrayal will bite me in the arse and I should have waited for the 97a F4s... Forgive me Jim T, I'll be back.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2953 on: October 30, 2020, 11:23:09 AM »

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2954 on: October 30, 2020, 11:52:59 AM »
the og classic f4 99 duro wheel is not the one we deserve, but the one we need
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2955 on: October 30, 2020, 01:00:02 PM »
anyone have width and riding surface for the OG Classics?

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2956 on: October 30, 2020, 01:07:02 PM »
anyone have width and riding surface for the OG Classics?

I got these a couple weeks ago. Haven't set them up yet.

I opened the package and thought it was interesting they listed OG Classics in the chart. Wonder if there are plans to put out F4 in that shape



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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2957 on: October 30, 2020, 02:53:50 PM »
Dude! thank you.  love that they're slightly slimmer than conicals but have a wider riding surface

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2958 on: October 30, 2020, 03:56:06 PM »
Just here to appreciate the F4 thread being on page 99.
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2959 on: October 30, 2020, 04:11:32 PM »
Was hoping og classics would be the 97du f4 but regardless I am hyped on these two additions. Been trying to find a wheel that's perfect for my 8.75 polar football
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2960 on: October 30, 2020, 04:58:39 PM »
I'm on 101 tablets. But with the colder morning and a bit more moisture during AM skate sessions, I find myself slipping out a bit more. Would the 97a (or the 95 OJs) make a noticeable difference? Or should I just suck it up?

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2961 on: October 30, 2020, 05:24:10 PM »
I'm on 101 tablets. But with the colder morning and a bit more moisture during AM skate sessions, I find myself slipping out a bit more. Would the 97a (or the 95 OJs) make a noticeable difference? Or should I just suck it up?

I'll let you know tomorrow. I was on F4 101s all summer. Just set up some OJ 95as. I typically ride f4 99a. Really should have waited for the F4 97as. However, one thing I learned, is its good to try another wheel every once in awhile so I can come back to F4s and confirm just how good they really are.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2962 on: October 30, 2020, 09:07:38 PM »
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anyone have width and riding surface for the OG Classics?
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I got these a couple weeks ago. Haven't set them up yet.

I opened the package and thought it was interesting they listed OG Classics in the chart. Wonder if there are plans to put out F4 in that shape


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That pic is hi res when opened, comes up very well with all the info on it being easy to read, perfect for everyone who wants specs of those wheels.

I wonder how much covid has put a dent in the production (obviously a lot) but I guess for now the select sizes are coming out and then the full size range will be slowly brought back as things go back to a more normal supply, if at all.

Anything is better than nothing though, but I could see these selling out a whole lot faster in the first few runs, just like the first Formula Four did whenever that was, 2012 or something?
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2963 on: October 31, 2020, 12:08:12 PM »
Any EU pals know where I can get 99a Lock-Ins? Preferably 53mm. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2964 on: November 02, 2020, 03:52:40 PM »
are og classics releasing in 101a? that sounds like my perfect wheel
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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2965 on: November 02, 2020, 05:00:59 PM »
are og classics releasing in 101a? that sounds like my perfect wheel

I'm waiting on those...

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2966 on: November 02, 2020, 06:12:41 PM »
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I'm on 101 tablets. But with the colder morning and a bit more moisture during AM skate sessions, I find myself slipping out a bit more. Would the 97a (or the 95 OJs) make a noticeable difference? Or should I just suck it up?
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I'll let you know tomorrow. I was on F4 101s all summer. Just set up some OJ 95as. I typically ride f4 99a. Really should have waited for the F4 97as. However, one thing I learned, is its good to try another wheel every once in awhile so I can come back to F4s and confirm just how good they really are.

So, how were the OJs? I was at my local park and slipped out more times than I'd like. And since I only skate at parks, I might really want something with a bit more grip.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2967 on: November 02, 2020, 06:56:11 PM »
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I'm on 101 tablets. But with the colder morning and a bit more moisture during AM skate sessions, I find myself slipping out a bit more. Would the 97a (or the 95 OJs) make a noticeable difference? Or should I just suck it up?
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I'll let you know tomorrow. I was on F4 101s all summer. Just set up some OJ 95as. I typically ride f4 99a. Really should have waited for the F4 97as. However, one thing I learned, is its good to try another wheel every once in awhile so I can come back to F4s and confirm just how good they really are.
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So, how were the OJs? I was at my local park and slipped out more times than I'd like. And since I only skate at parks, I might really want something with a bit more grip.

Posted in Big Boy thread but this might be my main set up for the next few months. If the wheels are bunk, I'll load her up on some F4 97a s.


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Tried them yesterday. Not a long session but hit a few curb spots and a very crusty jersey barrier spot. They perform as advertised. Rolled over rugged ground nicely but you can easily get them to slide. On curbs they felt good as they are soft enough to have a controlled bite as you lay into a slappy but not so soft your wheel bounces off the curb if you hit it poorly. I did come nose and tail slides but I doubt they will slide well enough for blunt or lip slides, at least not for my lard arse. I wouldn't use them on my regular set up but for a fun crusty or slippery spot alternative they seem great. I'd even say they are a good cruiser wheel for someone who likes harder smaller wheels. Fun on hills also. I'm still looking to compare to the Spitfire F4 97s.

I thought you might like another point of view on the 95s.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2968 on: November 02, 2020, 07:39:02 PM »
Bless your amazing soul. 95s sound good.

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Re: Spitfire formula four
« Reply #2969 on: November 03, 2020, 10:07:01 AM »
Here's a shape comparison of a 52mm Tablet (101) and a 53mm OG Classic NonF4 (99)