Spitfire formula four

[roba]

I’m “stuck” with a couple sets of classics. I haven’t ridden such a skinny wheel since the Manderson pro wheel shape came out.

It’s all in my head right and these will serve me just fine?

i used to skate cfs all the time, switched to classics when i couldn't find any 99 cfs, after that i got a set of og classics and i can't do them anymore.

classics get wider with wear too

[downtodevin]

A few weeks ago Spitfire posted a Max Palmer clip from Limosine’s video, does anyone know what wheels Max uses?

[big_kev_215]

I’m “stuck” with a couple sets of classics. I haven’t ridden such a skinny wheel since the Manderson pro wheel shape came out.

It’s all in my head right and these will serve me just fine?

I just switched to Spitfire classics after spending about 2 years on wider wheels (lock-ins, OG classics, conical fulls, radial fulls).  Honestly, once you get past how they visually look skinnier they’re great.  I actually think they’re more fun- they’re a little more erratic and exciting sliding around carving and turning and they slide so much better on noseslides, tailslides, and lipslides on ledges.  Outside of 5050s I don’t think the lock-in is noticeably worse on grinds.  I have 55s though.  Idk if I could skate 52s or something.  The wheel might just look too small.

[lilboosie]

anyone looking for some lock ins. i see that they dont really have them anymore and im switching back to classics. going to post to classified today. they are 55 but ill measure them to see if they wore down. didnt skate them much

[Fooj]

anyone looking for some lock ins. i see that they dont really have them anymore and im switching back to classics. going to post to classified today. they are 55 but ill measure them to see if they wore down. didnt skate them much

Not sure what sizes but 35th north had a couple pairs last weekend when I was in there. You might want to give them a ring.

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anyone looking for some lock ins. i see that they dont really have them anymore and im switching back to classics. going to post to classified today. they are 55 but ill measure them to see if they wore down. didnt skate them much

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Not sure what sizes but 35th north had a couple pairs last weekend when I was in there. You might want to give them a ring.

A few pairs of wheels I’m on it.


Top shop for sure

[Fooj]

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anyone looking for some lock ins. i see that they dont really have them anymore and im switching back to classics. going to post to classified today. they are 55 but ill measure them to see if they wore down. didnt skate them much

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Not sure what sizes but 35th north had a couple pairs last weekend when I was in there. You might want to give them a ring.

My bad, misread your post. Thought you were in search for some.

[lilboosie]

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anyone looking for some lock ins. i see that they dont really have them anymore and im switching back to classics. going to post to classified today. they are 55 but ill measure them to see if they wore down. didnt skate them much

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Not sure what sizes but 35th north had a couple pairs last weekend when I was in there. You might want to give them a ring.

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My bad, misread your post. Thought you were in search for some.

no worries! you might have helped out others looking for some

[RaptorHunter182]

My favorite wheels. So many great shape options (the Classics and Conical Fulls are my two favorites) and I've never flatspotted a pair. Totally worth getting and reverts on them feel like heaven.

[lilboosie]

How's the slide on 97a compare to 99a f4s?

[Xen]

How's the slide on 97a compare to 99a f4s?

It slides, but not as well; just requires more effort.

[FuzzGNU]

How's the slide on 97a compare to 99a f4s?

Wasn't a fan of the slide. That is my main complaint with them (besides being a bit bouncy and muted feeling). They are hard to get sliding, and then they are really sticky once they do slide. Takes a lot of effort to not get bucked off a standard powerslide from my experience.

They tackle crust super well though, so a wheel with great utility... just not the most "fun" wheel.

When the Powell SSF 93a eventually come out, I recommend those over F4 97a. Similar amount of crust tackling, but feels like a harder wheel and slides super well.

[lilboosie]

Hm. Time to decide if I want more grip or less slide .

[Fooj]

How's the slide on 97a compare to 99a f4s?

They slide really good for how much they help with the rough ground, but i definitely noticed a little difference when bluntsliding.

[tzhangdox]

How's the slide on 97a compare to 99a f4s?

I prefer it for powerslides as it gives a bit more resistance and actually slows you down
On waxed concrete ledges it feels the same just stickier, have to push a bit more

However on some metal coping and other materials it seems to catch and stick a lot more

[thanksgiving]

lock ins are back in shops

glow in the dark wheels look like regular spitfires in person not really any green tint or whatever still potato color

97 radial fulls on the way

[iw0]

glow in the dark wheels look like regular spitfires in person not really any green tint or whatever still potato color

great news everybody!

[FuzzGNU]

lock ins are back in shops

glow in the dark wheels look like regular spitfires in person not really any green tint or whatever still potato color

97 radial fulls on the way

I hope they glow well, those could be sick looking for night VX footage.

Heads up... Radial Fulls are BIG and heavy. Absolute monster truck wheels even at 56mm. I can't imagine how big they are at a higher diameter.

56mm Conical Fulls are noticeably larger than 54mm Conical Fulls (they start really growing in width at 55mm for some reason)... and 56mm Radial Fulls are even bigger than Conical Full 56mm. I'm someone who loves big wheels, and the Radial Fulls were sliiightly too big/heavy for me.

I'm glad they are making it in 97a... that seems like the right duro for that size/shape. If I want a wheel that big and wide, it better tackle crust crazy well, and the 99a just weren't cutting it. 97a do a much better job. Should be a nice ATV/cruiser wheel, but I'm going to be sticking with the new Bones/Powell 93a until Spitfire responds with something new.

[Plan9Customs]

I’m grabbing a set this weekend. This is an old 80hd glow from a few years back under light for about 30 seconds:

I wish they’d keep the glows around as a staple. I can’t wait to see if I can leave smears of glow on lip slides.

[FuzzGNU]

I’m grabbing a set this weekend. This is an old 80hd glow from a few years back under light for about 30 seconds:

I wish they’d keep the glows around as a staple. I can’t wait to see if I can leave smears of glow on lip slides.

Now THAT would be so sick. I'm sure you could replicate something like that by putting some glow in the dark paint on your wheels or the obstacle.

[rocklobster]

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I’m grabbing a set this weekend. This is an old 80hd glow from a few years back under light for about 30 seconds:

I wish they’d keep the glows around as a staple. I can’t wait to see if I can leave smears of glow on lip slides.

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Now THAT would be so sick. I'm sure you could replicate something like that by putting some glow in the dark paint on your wheels or the obstacle.

We could be on the cusp of a new concept video - an (almost) full darkness part, minimal lighting with the glow of the F4 being the light source.

[FuzzGNU]

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I’m grabbing a set this weekend. This is an old 80hd glow from a few years back under light for about 30 seconds:

I wish they’d keep the glows around as a staple. I can’t wait to see if I can leave smears of glow on lip slides.

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Now THAT would be so sick. I'm sure you could replicate something like that by putting some glow in the dark paint on your wheels or the obstacle.

[close]

We could be on the cusp of a new concept video - an (almost) full darkness part, minimal lighting with the glow of the F4 being the light source.

It's going to be like a laser tag arena. We just need some KMFDM blasting at the spot too for the full laser tag experience.

[rocklobster]

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I’m grabbing a set this weekend. This is an old 80hd glow from a few years back under light for about 30 seconds:

I wish they’d keep the glows around as a staple. I can’t wait to see if I can leave smears of glow on lip slides.

[close]

Now THAT would be so sick. I'm sure you could replicate something like that by putting some glow in the dark paint on your wheels or the obstacle.

[close]

We could be on the cusp of a new concept video - an (almost) full darkness part, minimal lighting with the glow of the F4 being the light source.

[close]

It's going to be like a laser tag arena. We just need some KMFDM blasting at the spot too for the full laser tag experience.

Nah, its got to be Sandstorm and 90s Eurodance:

[Hefe43]

I’m grabbing a set this weekend. This is an old 80hd glow from a few years back under light for about 30 seconds:

I wish they’d keep the glows around as a staple. I can’t wait to see if I can leave smears of glow on lip slides.

I like that they look like regular F4s. I have a set from a few years back

[Murge]

Does anyone know if the glow changes the urethane?

[FuzzGNU]

Holy shit, those new Carlyle 97a 60mm Conical Fulls are HUGE.

If anyone gets their hands on a set, take a picture of the cardboard packaging with the measurements on it. Those things definitely look wider than even the Radial Fulls, which are wide as hell. Unless its somehow just the lens/perspective, they have to be AT LEAST 45mm wide. Honestly maybe 50mm+?

F4 97a are decent. They are very much a utilitarian wheel, but not something I would want to use as my everyday wheel. They do an amazing job at tackling crust, but a bit muted and bouncy feeling. Definitely slower on smooth ground than harder wheels, and not a "fun" wheel, because they don't have a very great slide. I bet they are great for hillbombing San Fran though.

I'm glad they are making the F4 97a in such a large and wide shape. It seems like that makes a lot of sense for that formula. Those things are going to be HEAVY though.

[Frank and Fred]

I got the 58 Conical Full 97s (not the Carlyle but exact same shape) and they are a tiny bit wider than OG Classic 60s.

[Painted Baby]

I copped the 60mm 97a CFs. Unfortunately, the insert does not have updated size info (no Radial Fulls even.) But hey that's why they sell cheap digital calipers! They are 38mm wide with a 28mm contact patch. Those are just rough measurements and there might be a .something over what I posted but they are reasonably close. The Radial Full 60mm are 41.5/29 and look noticeably larger when you've got them side by side.

[manysnakes]

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How's the slide on 97a compare to 99a f4s?

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Wasn't a fan of the slide. That is my main complaint with them (besides being a bit bouncy and muted feeling). They are hard to get sliding, and then they are really sticky once they do slide. Takes a lot of effort to not get bucked off a standard powerslide from my experience.

They tackle crust super well though, so a wheel with great utility... just not the most "fun" wheel.

When the Powell SSF 93a eventually come out, I recommend those over F4 97a. Similar amount of crust tackling, but feels like a harder wheel and slides super well.

100%. I said this in the wheel thread but the 93a Bones isn’t my favorite wheel but imo it is absolutely better than the 97a Spitfire (which I like a lot). Now that I’ve skated both, I will not be returning to the 97a.

[Mbrimson88]

@FuzzGNU


I thought the new 60 mm Conical Full wheels are the same shape as the old (not OG) standard urethane Classic shape, which were not round but actually in the Conical Full shape right from go.

Here is a close up of them anyway, measurements as Jakeumms said are the same.


* And yes they were big solid wheels, which is why a lot of the Bowl Barneys and others liked them so much.