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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5730 on: October 02, 2022, 12:18:04 PM »
Looks like most Pig Wheels are 101a. Pig Prime urethane is 103a.

I keep meaning to nab a set during xx amount off clearance items...they were $14 last SW sale... not much of a risk.

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« Reply #5731 on: October 02, 2022, 07:54:20 PM »
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Looks like most Pig Wheels are 101a. Pig Prime urethane is 103a.
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I keep meaning to nab a set during xx amount off clearance items...they were $14 last SW sale... not much of a risk.

Bought a set of the Primes a while back and shared on here that they were really good. I think a little better than the OJ Elites.
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« Reply #5732 on: October 03, 2022, 02:31:33 AM »
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pros and cons of wheel shapes you’ve tried. what’re their pros n cons? what sorta tricks are they best for?
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Dug my last set out and rode them today (been on 93 dragons and 103 v1s), they feel so good, way better than the classics I had with me, both 101.

Are we twinning? I’m also currently on the dragons with my mini logo trucks krooked combo and 103v1 on my Indy zoo York setup
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5733 on: October 03, 2022, 03:46:56 AM »
Looks like most Pig Wheels are 101a. Pig Prime urethane is 103a.

Fairly sure you can get Pig primes in any popular duro. I've definitely seen 99a and 101a at various shops. The pig line is actually pretty diverse, but like most Tumyeto stuff individual duros/shapes/colors come and go from their site and are usually easier to find at the warehouses or local shops that are particularly chummy with the Tumy.

Pig wheels are decent. I have some of the 97a conicals and they're actually far better than I expected them to be when I got them. They're kinda sticky on dry ground but they slide fine once you break them loose. It's a very predictable response. I fear the dragons have made them obsolete, but they were actually my favourite soft/hybrid wheel for a while until NFG dropped their 95a formula.

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« Reply #5734 on: October 03, 2022, 06:31:29 AM »
I said the NFG 56 Vees I was skating were 99s...

NFG doesn't make a 99...

They're 52D, 103A equivalent

I've been skating them and wondering why the fuck are these so slippery...

I fucked up. But I dig them after skating F4 99s so long
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5735 on: October 03, 2022, 02:25:20 PM »
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Looks like most Pig Wheels are 101a. Pig Prime urethane is 103a.
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Fairly sure you can get Pig primes in any popular duro. I've definitely seen 99a and 101a at various shops. The pig line is actually pretty diverse, but like most Tumyeto stuff individual duros/shapes/colors come and go from their site and are usually easier to find at the warehouses or local shops that are particularly chummy with the Tumy.

Pig wheels are decent. I have some of the 97a conicals and they're actually far better than I expected them to be when I got them. They're kinda sticky on dry ground but they slide fine once you break them loose. It's a very predictable response. I fear the dragons have made them obsolete, but they were actually my favourite soft/hybrid wheel for a while until NFG dropped their 95a formula.

You like the nfg 95a more than the dragons?

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5736 on: October 03, 2022, 03:23:09 PM »
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPWcr1st6P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Here's an Austin wheel company that just started. My wife bought the 55's and after checking hers out I might do the same
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5737 on: October 04, 2022, 07:58:33 AM »
What do you guys think about this new OJ Double Duro? 101 on the outside and 95a on the inside. I am curious to try them. i really dont like the idea of the soft ass dragons this seems like a better option. not out yet but maybe someone here has got a sneak peak?
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5738 on: October 04, 2022, 09:29:35 AM »
No one has tried them so hard to speak accurately. My guess is Powell Dragons/Bones X damage control.

The pitch:

101a Outer = Hard wheel characteristics/performance = slide...so theoretically a better slide than say, a 95 or 97 (but OJs don't really do that well; jury is out on a new thane for these)

95a Inner = Dampening/absorption of a smaller wheel

In spit terms, you get the slide of the 101a, and [supposedly] crust conquering of the 97s...imagine an F4 like that...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQVkMhB9wA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Longboards wheel manufacturers been doing it for years, Autobahn did it years ago (83B outer durometer w/ 97A core, really good wheel for back then)), never really caught on: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3821869#msg3821869.



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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5739 on: October 04, 2022, 11:13:40 AM »
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPWcr1st6P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Here's an Austin wheel company that just started. My wife bought the 55's and after checking hers out I might do the same

Couple people I know have been riding these, they seem alright, the only thing I have against them is the whole DIY aesthetic they are trying to push when in fact these are prolly just another batch of creative urethane, there is nothing special about them, glad there is a company ran by a woman of color that’s doing things and putting on for austin though, they recently put on a curb contest here in Austin and it looked rad
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5740 on: October 04, 2022, 11:34:36 AM »
No one has tried them so hard to speak accurately. My guess is Powell Dragons/Bones X damage control.

The pitch:

101a Outer = Hard wheel characteristics/performance = slide...so theoretically a better slide than say, a 95 or 97 (but OJs don't really do that well; jury is out on a new thane for these)

95a Inner = Dampening/absorption of a smaller wheel

In spit terms, you get the slide of the 101a, and [supposedly] crust conquering of the 97s...imagine an F4 like that...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQVkMhB9wA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Longboards wheel manufacturers been doing it for years, Autobahn did it years ago (83B outer durometer w/ 97A core, really good wheel for back then)), never really caught on: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3821869#msg3821869.

i reallly need to try dragon for myself to see how it slides compared to 95a
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5741 on: October 04, 2022, 11:43:48 AM »
What brands are made by creative/mearthane?

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« Reply #5742 on: October 04, 2022, 11:50:16 AM »
WHAT is the deal with flip flop wheels??
Do any of you ride combo wheel shapes, I.E. asymmetrical ones like Santa Cruz Vomits or OJ Mini combos?

If yes, which way do you use them, and why?

Like, conical side facing inwards for better lock-in on grinds, or rounded side inwards for hanging up less?
Which way do the pros run theirs?

Also most of my local skateparks are plywood, Masonite and skatelite. Think kinda slippery dusty stuff, and I have a fear of slipping out, which duro should I get?
OJs only come in 101a and except for the Gregson 56mm 97a. Slime Balls come in 97 and 99, right?

Currently on Spit F4 57mm Radials in 99a. I haven’t really given them the full test yet, because time. Some people claim them to be very slippery, and others perfect, what’s the verdict?

They're designed to be mounted with the square side in for better lock ins. IIRC they were pretty much a response to spits lock in shape

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5743 on: October 04, 2022, 12:05:08 PM »
What brands are made by creative/mearthane?

Just about any wheel brand that says 'Made in the USA' that isn't Acid/NFG/Bones/Spit..etc., and assume all 'team' wheels unless specified are China-made.

[dated info] found on page 3 of this thread...

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg2273002#msg2273002

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5744 on: October 04, 2022, 12:53:42 PM »
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WHAT is the deal with flip flop wheels??
Do any of you ride combo wheel shapes, I.E. asymmetrical ones like Santa Cruz Vomits or OJ Mini combos?

If yes, which way do you use them, and why?

Like, conical side facing inwards for better lock-in on grinds, or rounded side inwards for hanging up less?
Which way do the pros run theirs?

Also most of my local skateparks are plywood, Masonite and skatelite. Think kinda slippery dusty stuff, and I have a fear of slipping out, which duro should I get?
OJs only come in 101a and except for the Gregson 56mm 97a. Slime Balls come in 97 and 99, right?

Currently on Spit F4 57mm Radials in 99a. I haven’t really given them the full test yet, because time. Some people claim them to be very slippery, and others perfect, what’s the verdict?
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They're designed to be mounted with the square side in for better lock ins. IIRC they were pretty much a response to spits lock in shape

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5745 on: October 04, 2022, 04:26:45 PM »
Currently riding a set of 101a Rictas. Was riding 99 F4s before.

Curious how Bones 103a STF, Spitfire 101a and OJ Elite 101 compare now.
i've got the OJ 101s set up on my glass park setup right now, so obviously they see less use but they're still nice. i was soured a bit at first as i flatspotted them with relative ease on a park that had been concreted a fair while ago (granted i was intentionally trying to, in order to see if they would hold up).
despite this, they feel really nice on those smoother parks. never tried spitfire so i can't speak on that matter, but on those parks that range from smooth-glassy they perform well compared to stf's. i don't slide out ever, and they feel easy to control in powerslides. if i was being more sceptical i would say how they take that tiny bit more effort (that FEELS like a mountain compared to the relative molehill it is) to break into a slide.
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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5746 on: October 04, 2022, 04:50:17 PM »


Longboards wheel manufacturers been doing it for years, Autobahn did it years ago (83B outer durometer w/ 97A core, really good wheel for back then)), never really caught on: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3821869#msg3821869.

The Autobahn dual duro ones were 101A core with 97A outer, so the opposite of what OJ's trying.

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5747 on: October 04, 2022, 05:07:07 PM »
Dual durometers have been a thing for a long time, but it's always been softer outer with harder core. No idea what effects happen when reversing the durometer positions, so this looks interesting. The only thing I can think of is that it'll reduce vibration when pushing through crappy ground. Time will tell.

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5748 on: October 04, 2022, 05:26:47 PM »
WHAT is the deal with flip flop wheels??
Do any of you ride combo wheel shapes, I.E. asymmetrical ones like Santa Cruz Vomits or OJ Mini combos?

If yes, which way do you use them, and why?
Like, conical side facing inwards for better lock-in on grinds, or rounded side inwards for hanging up less?
Which way do the pros run theirs?

Also most of my local skateparks are plywood, Masonite and skatelite. Think kinda slippery dusty stuff, and I have a fear of slipping out, which duro should I get?
OJs only come in 101a and except for the Gregson 56mm 97a. Slime Balls come in 97 and 99, right?

Currently on Spit F4 57mm Radials in 99a. I haven’t really given them the full test yet, because time. Some people claim them to be very slippery, and others perfect, what’s the verdict?


I had meant to reply to this a while back but got distracted.


At least you pretty much have the info re asymmetric shaped wheels, but some people do like to ride them in and some out, most the normal way, as said, but they do give you the option, mini combo = a combination of two wheel shapes so you can choose either way depending on what you want or how wide your wheel to truck to deck is and other factors.


As for the surfaces of different ramps, as well as how people skate, there can be so many variables between what might be considered the best wheels for any given place.  Some people like to have that slip and slide feel, whereas others prefer NO slide unless they want it to slide, so you can easily go from 101 / 99 down to 90 duro and everything in between for the same ramp, depending on who is skating it and what they prefer.

Try the normal wheels you have (with caution) and if they are extremely slippery, then I would say go down to a lower duro than 97, but if you just wanted a touch more grip, then the 97s should be good.

The different wheel brands with different formulas will skate differently as well, but for the most part the 97s from Spitfire and Slimeballs will work well on moderately slippery ramps, but will still feel too hard on very slippery ramp surfaces.

Lower duros than that I found that the Mini Logo 95 duro or even the 90 duro were really good, kept speed and didn't slip out on the skatelite / slippery wood / other surfaces around here, whereas some other 95 duro wheels didn't keep grip on the slippery stuff and some other 90 duro wheels just ended up being very slow to roll over those surfaces, when compared to the normal harder wheels.

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5749 on: October 04, 2022, 06:23:57 PM »
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Longboards wheel manufacturers been doing it for years, Autobahn did it years ago (83B outer durometer w/ 97A core, really good wheel for back then)), never really caught on: https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=82118.msg3821869#msg3821869.
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The Autobahn dual duro ones were 101A core with 97A outer, so the opposite of what OJ's trying.


Autobahn Dual Duro Ultra 97a/100a (inner/outer) (they also came in 97a/97a) - clear urethane core

Autobahn ABX Dual Duro 83B/97A (inner/outer) - black core/plastic


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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5750 on: October 05, 2022, 02:52:02 PM »
are any pals getting their hands on the ojs early (a la dragons)
more interested in these than any of the powell wheels
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« Reply #5751 on: October 06, 2022, 04:44:13 AM »
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WHAT is the deal with flip flop wheels??
Do any of you ride combo wheel shapes, I.E. asymmetrical ones like Santa Cruz Vomits or OJ Mini combos?

If yes, which way do you use them, and why?
Like, conical side facing inwards for better lock-in on grinds, or rounded side inwards for hanging up less?
Which way do the pros run theirs?

Also most of my local skateparks are plywood, Masonite and skatelite. Think kinda slippery dusty stuff, and I have a fear of slipping out, which duro should I get?
OJs only come in 101a and except for the Gregson 56mm 97a. Slime Balls come in 97 and 99, right?

Currently on Spit F4 57mm Radials in 99a. I haven’t really given them the full test yet, because time. Some people claim them to be very slippery, and others perfect, what’s the verdict?
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I had meant to reply to this a while back but got distracted.


At least you pretty much have the info re asymmetric shaped wheels, but some people do like to ride them in and some out, most the normal way, as said, but they do give you the option, mini combo = a combination of two wheel shapes so you can choose either way depending on what you want or how wide your wheel to truck to deck is and other factors.


As for the surfaces of different ramps, as well as how people skate, there can be so many variables between what might be considered the best wheels for any given place.  Some people like to have that slip and slide feel, whereas others prefer NO slide unless they want it to slide, so you can easily go from 101 / 99 down to 90 duro and everything in between for the same ramp, depending on who is skating it and what they prefer.

Try the normal wheels you have (with caution) and if they are extremely slippery, then I would say go down to a lower duro than 97, but if you just wanted a touch more grip, then the 97s should be good.

The different wheel brands with different formulas will skate differently as well, but for the most part the 97s from Spitfire and Slimeballs will work well on moderately slippery ramps, but will still feel too hard on very slippery ramp surfaces.

Lower duros than that I found that the Mini Logo 95 duro or even the 90 duro were really good, kept speed and didn't slip out on the skatelite / slippery wood / other surfaces around here, whereas some other 95 duro wheels didn't keep grip on the slippery stuff and some other 90 duro wheels just ended up being very slow to roll over those surfaces, when compared to the normal harder wheels.

This was really helpful!
I think my next set of wheels are gonna be either the stupid dragon wheels, or the OJ/Slime balls 97a.
I think the shape, with the radial side outwards and the conical on the inside might be really good for sliding and locking into ledges and rails.
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« Reply #5752 on: October 06, 2022, 07:57:04 AM »
I don't know why you'd want Dragons or a soft wheel for that kind of park unless the wood is more slick than Skatelite. Dragons drag a bit on metal coping too. Wouldn't a big standard formula work just fine? Personally when I came back to skating I started on F4 99 since they were a middle ground hard wheel and for the most part have been fine. I was skating a park like you described and found the 103a wheels too slick for me (they were super fast tho) and 95 too soft.

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5753 on: October 06, 2022, 08:00:38 AM »
Aren't Bones sPf made specifically for ramp surfaces? Don't those work?

I swear there's a hundred posts in here about indoor ramp surfaces, and I'm not sure if I've seen a single mention of SPF.

If you guys are honestly skating indoor parks so much, just have a separate deck set up specifically for that park.
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« Reply #5754 on: October 06, 2022, 08:34:24 AM »
I don't know why you'd want Dragons or a soft wheel for that kind of park unless the wood is more slick than Skatelite. Dragons drag a bit on metal coping too. Wouldn't a big standard formula work just fine? Personally when I came back to skating I started on F4 99 since they were a middle ground hard wheel and for the most part have been fine. I was skating a park like you described and found the 103a wheels too slick for me (they were super fast tho) and 95 too soft.

Recently put on a set of f4 99a classics and all I could think was “are we all just fucking overthinking it?”

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5755 on: October 06, 2022, 08:52:47 AM »
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I don't know why you'd want Dragons or a soft wheel for that kind of park unless the wood is more slick than Skatelite. Dragons drag a bit on metal coping too. Wouldn't a big standard formula work just fine? Personally when I came back to skating I started on F4 99 since they were a middle ground hard wheel and for the most part have been fine. I was skating a park like you described and found the 103a wheels too slick for me (they were super fast tho) and 95 too soft.
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« Reply #5756 on: October 06, 2022, 09:05:02 AM »
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I don't know why you'd want Dragons or a soft wheel for that kind of park unless the wood is more slick than Skatelite. Dragons drag a bit on metal coping too. Wouldn't a big standard formula work just fine? Personally when I came back to skating I started on F4 99 since they were a middle ground hard wheel and for the most part have been fine. I was skating a park like you described and found the 103a wheels too slick for me (they were super fast tho) and 95 too soft.
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Recently put on a set of f4 99a classics and all I could think was “are we all just fucking overthinking it?”
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Been on the 93 dragons since I got them. Last night's session I went with spit 99a conicals...the results....no real difference except for lots more vibration on some of the rougher spots...they also felt really hard and glassy in comparison.

I did miss the smooth ride of the dragons.

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« Reply #5757 on: October 06, 2022, 09:18:07 AM »
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I don't know why you'd want Dragons or a soft wheel for that kind of park unless the wood is more slick than Skatelite. Dragons drag a bit on metal coping too. Wouldn't a big standard formula work just fine? Personally when I came back to skating I started on F4 99 since they were a middle ground hard wheel and for the most part have been fine. I was skating a park like you described and found the 103a wheels too slick for me (they were super fast tho) and 95 too soft.
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Recently put on a set of f4 99a classics and all I could think was “are we all just fucking overthinking it?”
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Been on the 93 dragons since I got them. Last night's session I went with spit 99a conicals...the results....no real difference except for lots more vibration on some of the rougher spots...they also felt really hard and glassy in comparison.

I did miss the smooth ride of the dragons.

To be clear the next session I threw dragons on and was like “oh…my old bones feel so good”

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« Reply #5758 on: October 06, 2022, 09:25:51 AM »
I had a bearing slip mid slappy on a 54mm dragon and slammed harder than I have in years and bruised a few ribs - so I’m officially off that kool aid

Anyone tried OJ nomads or 97a oj/slimeballs? Also I can only ever skate odd numbered sizes - sounds crazy but every bad fall/injury has been on even numbered wheels.

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Re: Wheels Thread
« Reply #5759 on: October 06, 2022, 09:41:02 AM »
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I don't know why you'd want Dragons or a soft wheel for that kind of park unless the wood is more slick than Skatelite. Dragons drag a bit on metal coping too. Wouldn't a big standard formula work just fine? Personally when I came back to skating I started on F4 99 since they were a middle ground hard wheel and for the most part have been fine. I was skating a park like you described and found the 103a wheels too slick for me (they were super fast tho) and 95 too soft.
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Recently put on a set of f4 99a classics and all I could think was “are we all just fucking overthinking it?”
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Don't get me wrong it totally makes sense to have different wheels if your spots differ that much. I think if I hadn't skated in years and got back into it that I wouldn't start with a specialized wheel necessarily or at least one designed to handle rough spots when I'm skating a nice wooden park.