Wheels Thread

[Texas_Tone]

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

[Kombuch-A-Holic]

I just saw over the weekend that Pig Wheels has revamped their lineup with a new formula and shapes. I want to try out the Myles Willard 97a's. I've always had a soft spot for Pig Wheels, maybe just because of the simplicity of the brand.

I skated a regular set in white awhile back, but they only lasted about two weeks and felt terrible. I went right back to Spitfire. I bought a green set for nostalgia's sake and ended up giving them away. These new ones at $45, I hope they are on par with Spitfire. I just can't get into Bones wheels—it just don't feel right. Haha.

[Texas_Tone]

I just saw over the weekend that Pig Wheels has revamped their lineup with a new formula and shapes. I want to try out the Myles Willard 97a's. I've always had a soft spot for Pig Wheels, maybe just because of the simplicity of the brand.

I skated a regular set in white awhile back, but they only lasted about two weeks and felt terrible. I went right back to Spitfire. I bought a green set for nostalgia's sake and ended up giving them away. These new ones at $45, I hope they are on par with Spitfire. I just can't get into Bones wheels—it just don't feel right. Haha.

Lmaooo yea I still flip the graphics, and I definitely don’t talk about them unless someone asks me what I’m running, I ain’t ashamed or whatever but I just don’t wanna be considered a bones dude lol

[Xen]

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

[CarcassToss]

I just saw over the weekend that Pig Wheels has revamped their lineup with a new formula and shapes. I want to try out the Myles Willard 97a's. I've always had a soft spot for Pig Wheels, maybe just because of the simplicity of the brand.

I skated a regular set in white awhile back, but they only lasted about two weeks and felt terrible. I went right back to Spitfire. I bought a green set for nostalgia's sake and ended up giving them away. These new ones at $45, I hope they are on par with Spitfire. I just can't get into Bones wheels—it just don't feel right. Haha.

I think Pig are poured by the people that do Acid. The only brand on par with Spitfire is Bones, so you're likely not going to be stoked if that is what you're expecting.

[Texas_Tone]

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

I don’t know what that fuck that is, but the profile view almost made me throw up in my mouth, I don’t know though maybe my brain won’t/can’t let me appreciate an asymmetrical wheel

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

[Xen]

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

[tzhangdox]

I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

[Xen]

I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

[Scottboarding]

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I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

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I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

Don't like the aesthetics but functionally it makes sense. I have the F4 Lock ins but the straight edge messes with my scoop tricks. Classics work great for scoop tricks but sometimes my 5050s turn into feebles or smiths when I don't land on the ledge/rail just right. Having an asymmetrical in this form would gives the benefit of each. I don't do slappies but I image getting onto curbs with a straight edge would be more difficult than a rounded edge? Could be beneficial there too.

Currently skating Bones V5s and really liking them. Round at the end of the wheel so I can scoop, but a harder edge where the wheel presses up against the ledge/rail.

[Mbrimson88]

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I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

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I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig/catpage-PIG.html


Funny to see that Pig now has "onions" or "potato" coloured wheels, even though they are listed as white, but also that they have not only 99 duro, but 95 and 97 duro as well, with different shapes, Classic, Conical, Cube and Combo too.

Very different from the last Pig catalog I saw, so I wonder what is going on there, or someone finally changed up their urethane, shapes, duros, etc.

Reminds me of Spitfire and Bones but I didn't think many / any others were really jumping on that wagon too.

[tzhangdox]

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I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

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I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

Yeah I agree. I skate 8.5 trucks and dont feel like more truck room would even really help me, besides reducing the occasional back 5050 miss on a round bar. Maybe if I had narrower trucks it would be helpful.

Funny the round vs straight edge lock in thing, have been skating a spot with the most cursed round edge and feel like something like a tablet would really be helpful vs the worn 55 classics Im running right now. But in most scenarios where the ledge is decent, some sidewall taper just feels a lil less jarring, more natural.

Bones v5 shape does look good, but these days I think I want something that is a tad wider. Maybe not lock in full but maybe normal radial

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

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Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

I mean they're pretty close in width and riding surface as Spitfires regular Radials at least in bigger diameter. Not much of a difference in size. In fact, Radials are wider in bigger sizes and I dont see people complain they're a chunky wheel at all.

[Xen]

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I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

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I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

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Yeah I agree. I skate 8.5 trucks and dont feel like more truck room would even really help me, besides reducing the occasional back 5050 miss on a round bar. Maybe if I had narrower trucks it would be helpful.

Funny the round vs straight edge lock in thing, have been skating a spot with the most cursed round edge and feel like something like a tablet would really be helpful vs the worn 55 classics Im running right now. But in most scenarios where the ledge is decent, some sidewall taper just feels a lil less jarring, more natural.

Bones v5 shape does look good, but these days I think I want something that is a tad wider. Maybe not lock in full but maybe normal radial

That's the Bones V6; it's just a FAT 'radial' width with the V5 sidecut shape.

[tzhangdox]

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I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

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I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

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Yeah I agree. I skate 8.5 trucks and dont feel like more truck room would even really help me, besides reducing the occasional back 5050 miss on a round bar. Maybe if I had narrower trucks it would be helpful.

Funny the round vs straight edge lock in thing, have been skating a spot with the most cursed round edge and feel like something like a tablet would really be helpful vs the worn 55 classics Im running right now. But in most scenarios where the ledge is decent, some sidewall taper just feels a lil less jarring, more natural.

Bones v5 shape does look good, but these days I think I want something that is a tad wider. Maybe not lock in full but maybe normal radial

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That's the Bones V6; it's just a FAT 'radial' width with the V5 sidecut shape.

That shape looks pretty good. If it was a spitfire I'd be all aboard lol

[Monolithic Flick]

Even if you don't agree with the conclusions, I thought this was a fun video, and germane to the thread.

[Xen]

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

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Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

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I mean they're pretty close in width and riding surface as Spitfires regular Radials at least in bigger diameter. Not much of a difference in size. In fact, Radials are wider in bigger sizes and I dont see people complain they're a chunky wheel at all.

OK/Neat! My homies didn't like them, they/we also don't care for radials.

It's AWESOME you don't see complaints...but now you have!

A difference of 3.5mm in width isn't what I would consider 'close' just like I wouldn't say a 55.5mm is 'close' to a 52mm wheel.

[Xen]

Even if you don't agree with the conclusions, I thought this was a fun video, and germane to the thread.

I don't disagree persay...but lumping x97 and x93 into the same section feels lazy (as does forgoing the x99s altogether); I'd also question their durabilty scores when in comes to the spit 93s.

Wouldn't mind trying the OJs...but that price isn't helping them gain any traction. FFS, $57.95 for some Pelka OJ dual Duros? GTFO.

[CarcassToss]

I had the OJs and they're fucking terrible. Absolutely underperform the other wheels of similar design and had giant chunks tear out of them and then I got a flat spot and that was that.

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Even if you don't agree with the conclusions, I thought this was a fun video, and germane to the thread.

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I don't disagree persay...but lumping x97 and x93 into the same section feels lazy (as does forgoing the x99s altogether); I'd also question their durabilty scores when in comes to the spit 93s.

Wouldn't mind trying the OJs...but that price isn't helping them gain any traction. FFS, $57.95 for some Pelka OJ dual Duros? GTFO.

skipping the x99s, for some of those weird ass ojs. no

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

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Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

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I mean they're pretty close in width and riding surface as Spitfires regular Radials at least in bigger diameter. Not much of a difference in size. In fact, Radials are wider in bigger sizes and I dont see people complain they're a chunky wheel at all.

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OK/Neat! My homies didn't like them, they/we also don't care for radials.

It's AWESOME you don't see complaints...but now you have!

A difference of 3.5mm in width isn't what I would consider 'close' just like I wouldn't say a 55.5mm is 'close' to a 52mm wheel.

Haha, calm down, bro. I pretty clearly pointed that the bigger wheels in both shapes have no remarkable size difference. Im sorry the wheel markets are not favorable for you atm. Keep wishing for those radial slims, maybe that happens one day.

[Texas_Tone]

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

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Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

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I mean they're pretty close in width and riding surface as Spitfires regular Radials at least in bigger diameter. Not much of a difference in size. In fact, Radials are wider in bigger sizes and I dont see people complain they're a chunky wheel at all.

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OK/Neat! My homies didn't like them, they/we also don't care for radials.

It's AWESOME you don't see complaints...but now you have!

A difference of 3.5mm in width isn't what I would consider 'close' just like I wouldn't say a 55.5mm is 'close' to a 52mm wheel.

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Haha, calm down, bro. I pretty clearly pointed that the bigger wheels in both shapes have no remarkable size difference. Im sorry the wheel markets are not favorable for you atm. Keep wishing for those radial slims, maybe that happens one day.

 

[BhaktaDon]

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Even if you don't agree with the conclusions, I thought this was a fun video, and germane to the thread.

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I don't disagree persay...but lumping x97 and x93 into the same section feels lazy (as does forgoing the x99s altogether); I'd also question their durabilty scores when in comes to the spit 93s.

Wouldn't mind trying the OJs...but that price isn't helping them gain any traction. FFS, $57.95 for some Pelka OJ dual Duros? GTFO.

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skipping the x99s, for some of those weird ass ojs. no

Yeah, and it is a bit frustrating to put 97X but no formula four 97a.  It was interesting to see the spit soft slider is a harder wheel than the bones 97x according to his results. 

I just got 97x 56mm wide cut.  I really like em so far.  You feel less softness than Dragons but what I consider soft enough.  Slides good enough.  This seems like the best all around wheel for my style (not super technical).  Havent tried the soft slider spits.

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

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Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

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I mean they're pretty close in width and riding surface as Spitfires regular Radials at least in bigger diameter. Not much of a difference in size. In fact, Radials are wider in bigger sizes and I dont see people complain they're a chunky wheel at all.

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OK/Neat! My homies didn't like them, they/we also don't care for radials.

It's AWESOME you don't see complaints...but now you have!

A difference of 3.5mm in width isn't what I would consider 'close' just like I wouldn't say a 55.5mm is 'close' to a 52mm wheel.

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Haha, calm down, bro. I pretty clearly pointed that the bigger wheels in both shapes have no remarkable size difference. Im sorry the wheel markets are not favorable for you atm. Keep wishing for those radial slims, maybe that happens one day.

Not sure you understand the difference a few mm makes, glad it's lost on you and shop via pretty colors and big wheels my dude!

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I was the one who asked Bones about STF a while back. I was just told they will still be made.
But I don't see anything but the nano rats?!?
https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/dragons/nano-rats

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Yea man I was on stf as well, xen posted a similar ricta to the shape I was riding on bones above, if your looking for a hard wheel like the old stf that’ll be your best bet, you can still find some stfs on sale though, use that union discount webstore and you find a couple shops that are tryin to get rid of their old stock, i actually ordered a set of x99s to try for the first time today so I’m having to change with the times as well, good luck finding stf my guy

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Intersting drop those nano rats.

There are some 'new' 99a STFs up at Skateone: https://www.skateone.com/skateboard-wheels/street-tech-formula-tm

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Ah yes doomed to the 99a V1, meh I’m gonna try out these X99s I haven’t skated in awhile on an actual setup ( just been polarizing) so maybe my tastes will have changed, also copped the royals with ace hards to experiment with, excited to be back on an actual setup

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99a V1 seems like a weird choice...but, I guess they know what sells. Like Spit and Lock-In Fulls!

The Nano rats, so take the nano cubic concept and apply it to the V5 (and other shapes); does anyone want this?

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They seem like a wider v6 to me with the bearing seat being offset like nanos. I kinda like them and will probably get a set. But I'm probably the minority here who like the dragons more than anything, haha.

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Everyone I know that's ridden the nanos hated them: big, wide and clunky, with no benefit excet protecting your nuts...none of them coconut wheelie). I tried them for wall rides and slappies = no change from what I could feel.

The whole benefit to the V5 and V6 is that inner lip...they've removed it in favor of a lockin straight cut. It's just odd.

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I mean they're pretty close in width and riding surface as Spitfires regular Radials at least in bigger diameter. Not much of a difference in size. In fact, Radials are wider in bigger sizes and I dont see people complain they're a chunky wheel at all.

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OK/Neat! My homies didn't like them, they/we also don't care for radials.

It's AWESOME you don't see complaints...but now you have!

A difference of 3.5mm in width isn't what I would consider 'close' just like I wouldn't say a 55.5mm is 'close' to a 52mm wheel.

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Haha, calm down, bro. I pretty clearly pointed that the bigger wheels in both shapes have no remarkable size difference. Im sorry the wheel markets are not favorable for you atm. Keep wishing for those radial slims, maybe that happens one day.

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He's trying so hard, and failing. Ignore him (I finally did ); I'm glad I'm memorable enough to where he knows I love Radial Slims, I couldn't tell you anything about him other than he never provides anything useful to the conversations.
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Back to wheels!

I've a set of the Pig Combos on the way just for the hell of it (setting up a bigger/shaped board).

Recently tried the Welcome Orbs Ghostlites 101a, always wanted a set. They are very round, bit wider than classics. The 101a is haaaard and loud but they don't slide for shit (they feel like the Snot 101a boogerthanes)...trying to skate them at the usual spots (and not thinking I'm riding something other than spit or stfs) doing some reverts/slides in prep for tricks just saw me getting pitched. Pretty typical hard creative thane feel. Probably fast af in a park setting tho. Given the hollowed out core (ala firelites) I didn't find them considerably lighter than any other 52mm wheel.

[CarcassToss]

It's news to me that people don't like normal Radials. I feel that those and conicals are extremely popular in my area and I have always liked both of those shapes, but not the full versions

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It's news to me that people don't like normal Radials. I feel that those and conicals are extremely popular in my area and I have always liked both of those shapes, but not the full versions

Yea must be regional, my local carries classics, radial, and conicals, buuuuut most of the local rippers that are hooked up either ride OJs or cherries eeeewwwwwwww

[Xen]

It's news to me that people don't like normal Radials. I feel that those and conicals are extremely popular in my area and I have always liked both of those shapes, but not the full versions

Most of people I see around are either on classics/OG classics or connies (or some on conni fulls) - I get that it's sort of 'between' the two and, from what I've read on this forum, radials seem to really jell with the mini ramp crowd.

As for nanos, I don't see the justification in riding them unless you really fuck up your axles on the regular or you got coconut wheelies on lock; I wonder if && lost any sleep on choosing coconut wheelies over primo slides and the dearth of skates he's be alineating by doing so. Imagine getting to design a wheel, for essentially one trick, that hardly anyone does.

It's interesting that PP went the offset for that run of nanorats, guess those old heads and && fanatics really do buy anything - can't wait to see the ML truck designed for better pogos. Shit will sell to street skaters like crazy....

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I had the nano cubic prototypes in 54 97a. Feel like it did help ever so slightly in the sense that they locked in well on slappies and ledges whilst still climbing onto them a little better than with a square edge wheel. You also get way more truck room, that may be a good or bad thing depending on your preferences. Also don't really like the bones 97 formula that much

But the possible slight benefits provided by the shape is sooooo not worth how ugly they are

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I like the idea of more truck room, but not at the cost of the square cut for locking in. I prefer the V5 cut (or even the classic) - as referenced by the pic you posted a bit ago about crooks and wheel shape; if just feels better when locked in for pinch grinds to me (and serves well enough for straight edge locks on ledges), speaking to the V5 specifically.

Pig on the Combo/Lock-in wagon now:

https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig_Hoban_Yo-Yo_Wheels/descpage-PGHYWH.html?color=WH

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https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Pig/catpage-PIG.html


Funny to see that Pig now has "onions" or "potato" coloured wheels, even though they are listed as white, but also that they have not only 99 duro, but 95 and 97 duro as well, with different shapes, Classic, Conical, Cube and Combo too.

Very different from the last Pig catalog I saw, so I wonder what is going on there, or someone finally changed up their urethane, shapes, duros, etc.

Reminds me of Spitfire and Bones but I didn't think many / any others were really jumping on that wagon too.

Skated the 99a Pig Combos for a few hours. Weird wheel.

Super soft 99a (can seat the bearing with a finger). Very smooth, like dragons/cruiser wheels. No way these are 99a.

They didn't hold speed well.
They're offwhite/brown like dragons/spits and have that same sort of opaque'ish look to them as dragons.
They speed check fine, with a little / mellow chirp and they 180 decently enough (think setup slides).
I didn't feel they really stuck any worse than dragons/x97s for pinch grinds/nose or tails slides
Shape didn't do anything magical/noticable.

They do not powerslide very well at all (or bluntslide)...which isn't odd, as it's gummy 99a with very little rebound, but it is given how decenlty they speed check/180/nose/tail slide.

After it was decided I would probably never skate these on the regular I tried to flat them, I couldn't do it.

I wasn't expecting an F4/X-Formula killer, but was hoping for a decent/regular 99a.

[OhioGuy]

I finally tried some Bones wheels (103a, V3 Slims). They’re fast, but feel softer than my 99a Spitfires. I thought the smaller contact patch would = instant death when I hit a pebble, but the speed just destroyed them lol.

Overall great wheels, just gotta get used to the softer, plastic-like sound.