anyone else here actually like the spitfire OG formula? yeah they had more grip but it didn’t affect my skating at all. they just had a more controlled slide for me. although i like formula 4’s above any other wheel, sometimes they can feel too slick if that makes sense. after trying the classic formula, i formed the opinion that people just go for formula fours because its marketed as the more premium product.
i was fussy at first when i tried the classic formula, and as time went on, i realized i could still do the same things as i could on them compared to if i was running f4’s.
if anyone’s hesitant about trying the classic formula, give it a shot! plus they’re cheaper.
i tried them out in the classic shape, btw. i’d recommend others do so as well. idek if they offer them in any other shape like a conical or something, but if they did, i would stay away from them. them in the classic shape would be the right amount of grip, but in a conical shape would be too much imo
Re original formula wheels
I still have quite a few sets on boards and yes, from skating them for so long before Formula Four came out, I was very used to them and did like the feel of them, often flatspots and all, but they usually skated out easily enough and that was just part of what they were.
From new, I did have to go very easy on them but once they aged a bit or wore in, I didn't have any issues with them and they skated great for everything for me.
To say we are all so spoilt for good wheels now might be true, but for anyone, finding something that works for you and does what you want is the main thing.
I liked the 56 to 57 mm sizes the most, which were more like Classic Full shapes from back then, Bighead or other graphic options but almost always the same shapes, as well as having quite a few sets of 54 mm Bigheads too on more tech setups.
Still have quite a few sets of barely used original formula Spitfires come through my hands, often from people who had one skate or so and flatspotted, but like always, I can wear them out easily enough and they still work great on boards I have set up for others to ride, or on secondary boards.
Formula Four are just so versatile now though, so I feel like that could be the only wheel I would ever need, if I did have to have only one from now on.