Spitfire formula four

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In case the Sci Fi instagram story was not saved or seen, here is the pic.

Also the link to their site for wheels, which I realise has all the better pics anyway.

https://scififantasy.co/


Classic natural 52mm wheels

https://scififantasy.co/products/spitfire-time-keeper-wheels-52mm-natural


Conical Full orange swirl 54mm wheels

https://scififantasy.co/products/spitfire-time-keeper-wheels-54mm-orange

those wheels look so nice. damn.




if i end up buying dragons it won’t be for the look

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Apologies if this has been said already, but who else would love a radial full in 101?

although they are hard to come by in 99s for that matter. Glad I was able to get a pair of the kaders in 99 recently.

[Sedition]

And for the record…I might be riding a set of 53mm Radials right now…and kind of liking them.

[PeteP]

Which wheels would be better for winter (indoor skatepark) - 101a 52mm CFs or 97a 54mm Classics? Now I’m riding 99a 53mm OG Classics non-f4 worn down to about 51mm and apart from some flatspots they feel great. Previously had 99a 53mm F4 Classics and they also felt good worn down. I think that 52mm CFs would give me that OGs worn down feel right from the start, but also kinda worried about the 101a being to slippery. On the other hand 54mm 97a Classics being softer might worn down quicker to that goldi-locks zone, but I don’t want to deal with sticking on grinds because of the softer duro.

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Getting overly attached to a specific type of gear and incessantly arguing over minute differences we can barely tell apart in the real world is what shoes & gear is for, isn't it? So fuck all y'all and your slim-ass wheels. Have fun getting pitched by pebbles I wouldn't even notice. I'll be over here... struggling to hang on to my meager bag of flip tricks, secretly wishing I wasn't such a clumsy ogre who lacks the skill to skate slimmer wheels  .

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LOL! When my fillings vibrate out of my teeth, at a crusty DIY, due to my microscopic contact patch, I will promise to let you roll over them with your bulldozer wheels (and not even register that you hit anything).  And then we can have a beer together, and jointly make fun of the dude with the Hook-Ups deck.  

Now that's something we can all get behind.

Anyway, no doubt my OCD will initiate a complete melt down when I can't rotate these asymmetrical buggers but I wanted to try them at least once....

Good point, I should've mentioned that I ride twin tails, so I personally don't need to worry about rotating wheels. Let us know how you like them, will ya?

And for the record…I might be riding a set of 53mm Radials right now…and kind of liking them.

In the words of a great 1980s philosopher:

https://youtu.be/GtDvmV4zr-Q?si=DtiEy2AAIJuSqqpQ

[Sedition]

Which wheels would be better for winter (indoor skatepark) - 101a 52mm CFs or 97a 54mm Classics? Now I’m riding 99a 53mm OG Classics non-f4 worn down to about 51mm and apart from some flatspots they feel great. Previously had 99a 53mm F4 Classics and they also felt good worn down. I think that 52mm CFs would give me that OGs worn down feel right from the start, but also kinda worried about the 101a being to slippery. On the other hand 54mm 97a Classics being softer might worn down quicker to that goldi-locks zone, but I don’t want to deal with sticking on grinds because of the softer duro.

Indoor parks often get very dusty (e.g. very slippery). If that’s an issue for you, think softer wheel with a big contact patch.

[LebowskisRug]

While not Spitfires I skated the X99 at a really slippery concrete park and liked the grip. I'd think a 97 anything would be great.

[Frank and Fred]

I used 58mm CF F4 97s for indoor parks, slippery spots.
They are worn down to about 56 now. Perfect and not too unfamiliar to what I usually ride F4 99s. I also tried OJ Nomad 95a which were also great and actually slid a bit better when I wanted them to.

[FGO925]

How is everyone liking the radials?

Thinking of switching from my usual 54 classics/54 conicals to something different.

[Musicaldeath107]

How is everyone liking the radials?

Thinking of switching from my usual 54 classics/54 conicals to something different.

Do you like how your classics feel after they've worn down a few mm?
If so that's what a radial feels like.  My favorite Spitfire shape for sure

[rikki]

Yeah Radials are my favorite all around wheel from them. Kinda like Classics and Conicals had a baby.

[LebowskisRug]

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How is everyone liking the radials?

Thinking of switching from my usual 54 classics/54 conicals to something different.

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Do you like how your classics feel after they've worn down a few mm?
If so that's what a radial feels like.  My favorite Spitfire shape for sure

This 100%. I have had both 52 Radials and worn down 54 classics at the same time. The classics are like 51.5, but same width as the radials almost. They're not precisely the same, but close enough.

Spitfire Classic Fulls, however, are precisely the same when worn. I've got a set of 52s on ice I'm scared to skate because they're the god tier wheel Spitfire never makes anymore.

[Sedition]

How is everyone liking the radials?

Thinking of switching from my usual 54 classics/54 conicals to something different.

I find them heavier, and clunkier than my classics. They look huge on my board. They lock-in a tad better than Classics, and also ride a bit smoother on crusty stuff. They are bit more grippy, too. Everything has its trade-offs and respective +/- aspects. It’s just a matter of determining which factors work best for you. That said, I would certainly encourage you to try them.

[Mbrimson88]

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How is everyone liking the radials?

Thinking of switching from my usual 54 classics/54 conicals to something different.

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I find them heavier, and clunkier than my classics. They look huge on my board. They lock-in a tad better than Classics, and also ride a bit smoother on crusty stuff. They are bit more grippy, too. Everything has its trade-offs and respective +/- aspects. It’s just a matter of determining which factors work best for you. That said, I would certainly encourage you to try them.

I wonder too if it is something to do with having new wheels that makes anything so good right from go?  I know some wheels I have set up, I took off as they were not what I wanted, but any Classic (usually bigger sizes) or Radial (any size) I have put on boards in the last few years have just felt so good and worked really well.

Right now I have a couple of sets of worn down 54mm Radials, a new set of 55mm Radials and a few other 56mm Radials in various states of wear on boards.  The more worn ones have had their edges taken off with a grinder ever so slightly so they still have a nice slightly rounded edge as they did when new.

Comparatively they are almost the same as Classics in overall width, but have a little more material closer to the riding surface, which as you said makes them a bit more clunky, but still get on and off everything easily.

From that I would recommend them to anyone who wants a little bit wider contact area but not a sharp or squared off edge on their wheels.

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How is everyone liking the radials?

Thinking of switching from my usual 54 classics/54 conicals to something different.

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Do you like how your classics feel after they've worn down a few mm?
If so that's what a radial feels like.  My favorite Spitfire shape for sure

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This 100%. I have had both 52 Radials and worn down 54 classics at the same time. The classics are like 51.5, but same width as the radials almost. They're not precisely the same, but close enough.

Spitfire Classic Fulls, however, are precisely the same when worn. I've got a set of 52s on ice I'm scared to skate because they're the god tier wheel Spitfire never makes anymore.

At least Radials seem to still be available in most sizes in current and future drops, so that one looks like it is here to stay.

[Banned from the room]

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Did anyone grab a screenshot of the orange scifi f4s dropping this week?

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no side profile ;(

that font is what the inside of classics normally looks like but that doesnt mean anything. the person i stole the image from told me they are conical fulls.

Orange is the best colour. Good for them bringing it back.

T funk did alright with the red. I'd rock red wheels. Back in the day it really was orange white or blue only.

After the french motorscooter gang movie Colours and Dre day dropped Red was now called dead.

We down for monster Kody Scott out here in sin city yah heard! 8 tray gangsters up and Sissy's down.
We out here waiting for the return of Raymond Washington yo.

Cash me ou side for a county jail style razor blade fade.

[Banned from the room]

I am a friend to all ice creams. And I will stand up for mint chocolate chip.
I also like smaller wheels because I am dainty. The big wheel is fun to skate on, less so when you have to crouch and actually pop.
@Uncle Flea did you see the new orange wheels? They're kind of swirly, not a full on orange is it.

Those are definitely on point.

I love

[Frank and Fred]

Orange top plys and orange wheels are magical. These are bit too swirly. I'd love an Orange radial or classic full in 54mm to 56mm zone.

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Also I can no longer abide Vanilla ice cream. I'm so sick of going to the grocery store and there's a whole case full of vanilla bullshit.

All the good stuffs gone.


White people need to let go one the lie.

Brownie batter is Americas favorite ice cream.

Ben and Jerry's need to stop fuckin around with this core shit.

Just fix the fuckin machine. Stop milking that broken ass shit.

We all know it was an error making that duck shit

[Mulldrifter]

i bought the big red t funk radial full 60mm 97a
i'm dumb i dont know how i will be able to ride such big wheels, but i had to, they look so great

[Frank and Fred]

Also I can no longer abide Vanilla ice cream. I'm so sick of going to the grocery store and there's a whole case full of vanilla bullshit.

All the good stuffs gone.


White people need to let go one the lie.

Brownie batter is Americas favorite ice cream.

Ben and Jerry's need to stop fuckin around with this core shit.

Just fix the fuckin machine. Stop milking that broken ass shit.

We all know it was an error making that duck shit

What about a good sorbet? So good you don't realize its not ice cream? Cocunut Lemon Saffron sorbet? It makes me feel like I'm not being cheated. Comes at a price though.

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Also I can no longer abide Vanilla ice cream. I'm so sick of going to the grocery store and there's a whole case full of vanilla bullshit.

All the good stuffs gone.


White people need to let go one the lie.

Brownie batter is Americas favorite ice cream.

Ben and Jerry's need to stop fuckin around with this core shit.

Just fix the fuckin machine. Stop milking that broken ass shit.

We all know it was an error making that duck shit

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What about a good sorbet? So good you don't realize its not ice cream? Cocunut Lemon Saffron sorbet? It makes me feel like I'm not being cheated. Comes at a price though.

I love sherbet. I wanna have a Hook style rainbow sherbet fight rn.

I forget was Carroll in that part?


I do remember Carroll said that Robin Williams smelled bad tho. In interview. I might have that issue around here

[Space Cowboy]

i bought the big red t funk radial full 60mm 97a
i'm dumb i dont know how i will be able to ride such big wheels, but i had to, they look so great

I think when you try to skate like T-Funk you really understand the radial fulls, figure you would need a lot of wheel

[FGO925]

Thanks for the feedback on radials.

Going to grab a pair of 54’s and see how I like em.

Side note, do radial fulls only come in 97a?

[Mulldrifter]

no they dont, i have seen at least a kader radial full 58 in 99a

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Thanks for the feedback on radials.

Going to grab a pair of 54’s and see how I like em.

Side note, do radial fulls only come in 97a?

also a pair of 99s just dropped. curren caples model 56mm

https://www.tactics.com/spitfire/curren-caples-pro-formula-four-radial-full-skateboard-wheels/burn-squad-99d

[Mbrimson88]

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Thanks for the feedback on radials.

Going to grab a pair of 54’s and see how I like em.

Side note, do radial fulls only come in 97a?

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also a pair of 99s just dropped. curren caples model 56mm

https://www.tactics.com/spitfire/curren-caples-pro-formula-four-radial-full-skateboard-wheels/burn-squad-99d

The Kader Radial Full wheel first came out in 57 and 60mm in 99 duro a while back, Loud Clouds being the wheel name, then the more recent ones being the Puffs.


It seems like we still have lots of the Kader Puffs 54, 56 and 59 mm size 99 duro Radial Full wheels in Australia, along with the 54, 56 and 58mm 97 duro Radial Full wheels, so there are a few options there, along with the new Curren wheels as mentioned 56mm 99 duro.

Not sure if they are still all readily available elsewhere, but worth looking if you want any of those sizes.


Prior to that, the Eternals came in 56 and 58mm, 99 duro Radial Full wheels from Spring 2022 which were quite popular and didn't have anyones name on them that some people didn't want to ride.

https://www.spitfirewheels.com/spring-2022/

[Fooj]

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Thanks for the feedback on radials.

Going to grab a pair of 54’s and see how I like em.

Side note, do radial fulls only come in 97a?

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also a pair of 99s just dropped. curren caples model 56mm

https://www.tactics.com/spitfire/curren-caples-pro-formula-four-radial-full-skateboard-wheels/burn-squad-99d

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The Kader Radial Full wheel first came out in 57 and 60mm in 99 duro a while back, Loud Clouds being the wheel name, then the more recent ones being the Puffs.


It seems like we still have lots of the Kader Puffs 54, 56 and 59 mm size 99 duro Radial Full wheels in Australia, along with the 54, 56 and 58mm 97 duro Radial Full wheels, so there are a few options there, along with the new Curren wheels as mentioned 56mm 99 duro.

Not sure if they are still all readily available elsewhere, but worth looking if you want any of those sizes.


Prior to that, the Eternals came in 56 and 58mm, 99 duro Radial Full wheels from Spring 2022 which were quite popular and didn't have anyones name on them that some people didn't want to ride.

https://www.spitfirewheels.com/spring-2022/

I picked these up way back when in 56. I've probably put them on 10 different setup combinations since, still trying to figure out how to enjoy them.

[rawbertson.]

after riding most of the different shapes now, Curious what are your favorite SHAPES?

S Tier: Conical Full - imo the perfect wheel. widest without being too wide. has a nice radius to it as well.
A Tier: Classic, OG Classic, Radial, Conical - all great wheels and very close to perfect for me. In some situations better than the conical fulls - they are just my favorite all around.
B Tier: Radial Slim + Radial Full - overly skinny and overly wide for me!
C Tier: Tablets, dont like the minimal tilt anymore. I liked it when I was a plaza skater.
D Tier: Lock ins, cant stand asymmetrical wheels. do any pros actually ride these?

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Thanks for the feedback on radials.

Going to grab a pair of 54’s and see how I like em.

Side note, do radial fulls only come in 97a?

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also a pair of 99s just dropped. curren caples model 56mm

https://www.tactics.com/spitfire/curren-caples-pro-formula-four-radial-full-skateboard-wheels/burn-squad-99d

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The Kader Radial Full wheel first came out in 57 and 60mm in 99 duro a while back, Loud Clouds being the wheel name, then the more recent ones being the Puffs.


It seems like we still have lots of the Kader Puffs 54, 56 and 59 mm size 99 duro Radial Full wheels in Australia, along with the 54, 56 and 58mm 97 duro Radial Full wheels, so there are a few options there, along with the new Curren wheels as mentioned 56mm 99 duro.

Not sure if they are still all readily available elsewhere, but worth looking if you want any of those sizes.


Prior to that, the Eternals came in 56 and 58mm, 99 duro Radial Full wheels from Spring 2022 which were quite popular and didn't have anyones name on them that some people didn't want to ride.

https://www.spitfirewheels.com/spring-2022/

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I picked these up way back when in 56. I've probably put them on 10 different setup combinations since, still trying to figure out how to enjoy them.

skating mine on venture v-lights, mostly for hills and some very brief flatground on the way to the next hill.

love the extra pop, speed, and the rolling over bad riding surfaces

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Thanks for the feedback on radials.

Going to grab a pair of 54’s and see how I like em.

Side note, do radial fulls only come in 97a?

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also a pair of 99s just dropped. curren caples model 56mm

https://www.tactics.com/spitfire/curren-caples-pro-formula-four-radial-full-skateboard-wheels/burn-squad-99d

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The Kader Radial Full wheel first came out in 57 and 60mm in 99 duro a while back, Loud Clouds being the wheel name, then the more recent ones being the Puffs.


It seems like we still have lots of the Kader Puffs 54, 56 and 59 mm size 99 duro Radial Full wheels in Australia, along with the 54, 56 and 58mm 97 duro Radial Full wheels, so there are a few options there, along with the new Curren wheels as mentioned 56mm 99 duro.

Not sure if they are still all readily available elsewhere, but worth looking if you want any of those sizes.


Prior to that, the Eternals came in 56 and 58mm, 99 duro Radial Full wheels from Spring 2022 which were quite popular and didn't have anyones name on them that some people didn't want to ride.

https://www.spitfirewheels.com/spring-2022/

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I picked these up way back when in 56. I've probably put them on 10 different setup combinations since, still trying to figure out how to enjoy them.

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skating mine on venture v-lights, mostly for hills and some very brief flatground on the way to the next hill.

love the extra pop, speed, and the rolling over bad riding surfaces

Do  you mean you get more pop with those wheels?  I doubt, I have them too and theyre heavy af.