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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3300 on: December 31, 2021, 01:21:17 PM »
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planning on getting a quasi deck. are they still flexy and soggy?
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The one I’m on right now is PS Stix, and flexy…and soggy. Done with Quasi after this, I just don’t vibe with their decks. I’ve tried three of them.
Unfortunate that this seems to be the common consensus lately. Had a 8.5 Quasi a couple years ago that felt soggy and assumed it was a one-off thing because I hadn't experienced it with any other decks I got from them. Anyone able to speak on how the BBS Dane Barker decks feel?

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3301 on: December 31, 2021, 03:46:33 PM »
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planning on getting a quasi deck. are they still flexy and soggy?
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The one I’m on right now is PS Stix, and flexy…and soggy. Done with Quasi after this, I just don’t vibe with their decks. I’ve tried three of them.
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Unfortunate that this seems to be the common consensus lately. Had a 8.5 Quasi a couple years ago that felt soggy and assumed it was a one-off thing because I hadn't experienced it with any other decks I got from them. Anyone able to speak on how the BBS Dane Barker decks feel?


The two other Pals who have them said they were great, just like normal BBS boards should be.

That said, I have some PS Stix boards that are still super crispy and they are not at all new.  I wonder if it is more so just the newer stock that people don't like.


I can feel the ever so slight difference between the BBS DLX pro wood and the DLX pricepoint boards though, so I think I would feel it if the PS Stix boards were worse.  It is just a different ride though, always has been and always will be, with small but significant differences between every woodshop.


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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3302 on: January 16, 2022, 01:19:31 PM »

Really I'm always contemplating WE every time they drop something but hot damn.


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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3303 on: January 16, 2022, 02:24:21 PM »
oh shit, I didn't know they were back

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3304 on: January 16, 2022, 02:43:58 PM »
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planning on getting a quasi deck. are they still flexy and soggy?
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The one I’m on right now is PS Stix, and flexy…and soggy. Done with Quasi after this, I just don’t vibe with their decks. I’ve tried three of them.
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Unfortunate that this seems to be the common consensus lately. Had a 8.5 Quasi a couple years ago that felt soggy and assumed it was a one-off thing because I hadn't experienced it with any other decks I got from them. Anyone able to speak on how the BBS Dane Barker decks feel?

Can confirm my Please Go To Hell egg immediately felt soggy. And it had pressure cracks after putting the fucking trucks on.

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3305 on: January 16, 2022, 05:22:58 PM »
Shop near me has spitfire 101a conical fulls at 50mm, can anyone verify if they're actually conicals or if they're just labelled wrong?
I haven't seen them in any other shops, but then again they could have just gotten them in quicker.
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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3306 on: January 17, 2022, 04:37:40 AM »
I’m looking at that Heroin 8.5 with the eyes. It’s been out a while and kinda getting hard to find. Problem is, I don’t need a deck right now and I’m not starting a stack again.

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3307 on: January 17, 2022, 05:44:49 AM »
I’m looking at that Heroin 8.5 with the eyes. It’s been out a while and kinda getting hard to find. Problem is, I don’t need a deck right now and I’m not starting a stack again.

I bought that exact deck last week, love the graphic in a world where I dislike the vast majority of graphics

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3308 on: January 17, 2022, 12:56:31 PM »
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I’m looking at that Heroin 8.5 with the eyes. It’s been out a while and kinda getting hard to find. Problem is, I don’t need a deck right now and I’m not starting a stack again.
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I bought that exact deck last week, love the graphic in a world where I dislike the vast majority of graphics
iirc those boards are restocked on their site with every drop so i wouldn’t worry if you can’t get your hands on one right now.  i can agree that it is a great graphic :) Their 8.5 shape is nice too!

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3309 on: January 17, 2022, 02:24:23 PM »
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I’m looking at that Heroin 8.5 with the eyes. It’s been out a while and kinda getting hard to find. Problem is, I don’t need a deck right now and I’m not starting a stack again.
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I bought that exact deck last week, love the graphic in a world where I dislike the vast majority of graphics
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iirc those boards are restocked on their site with every drop so i wouldn’t worry if you can’t get your hands on one right now.  i can agree that it is a great graphic :) Their 8.5 shape is nice too!
Thanks dudes, I will wait then. Still one left @tactics!

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3310 on: January 17, 2022, 06:58:50 PM »
Shop near me has spitfire 101a conical fulls at 50mm, can anyone verify if they're actually conicals or if they're just labelled wrong?
I haven't seen them in any other shops, but then again they could have just gotten them in quicker.

Spitfire have a lot of "Little Smokies" or "Lil Smokies" out which are a very plain graphic Formula Four wheel in small sizes but quite a few shapes, so if they are that sort of wheel, then yes they are around and have been around since the pandemic issues.

They look like this:


https://www.kahunasurfshop.com/spitfire-formula-4-lil-smokies.html




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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3311 on: January 17, 2022, 08:19:50 PM »
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Shop near me has spitfire 101a conical fulls at 50mm, can anyone verify if they're actually conicals or if they're just labelled wrong?
I haven't seen them in any other shops, but then again they could have just gotten them in quicker.
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Spitfire have a lot of "Little Smokies" or "Lil Smokies" out which are a very plain graphic Formula Four wheel in small sizes but quite a few shapes, so if they are that sort of wheel, then yes they are around and have been around since the pandemic issues.

They look like this:


https://www.kahunasurfshop.com/spitfire-formula-4-lil-smokies.html




First time seeing Lil Smokies in Conical Full, thought they were only done in Classic or Tablet.

50mm Conical Full is a trip.
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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3312 on: January 18, 2022, 03:34:57 AM »


First time seeing Lil Smokies in Conical Full, thought they were only done in Classic or Tablet.

50mm Conical Full is a trip.


They are still such small wheels though, or at least when compared to the more normal widths of all the ones I get and use, even if most of mine are now 50mm they started out as 54+ and are 34mm wide, compared to these ones - maybe 50mm x 31mm wide.

I don't know if some shops get a lot more in pre books or just happen to see them in a distributor stock list, but some shops have so many of these, whereas most shops don't even have a chance to get them, or so it seems.

For a very cheap / pricepoint Formula Four wheel, they are pretty damn good, as long as the shop doesn't try to sell them at normal Formula Four prices.

It does happen a lot though.


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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3313 on: January 18, 2022, 04:09:15 AM »
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First time seeing Lil Smokies in Conical Full, thought they were only done in Classic or Tablet.

50mm Conical Full is a trip.
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They are still such small wheels though, or at least when compared to the more normal widths of all the ones I get and use, even if most of mine are now 50mm they started out as 54+ and are 34mm wide, compared to these ones - maybe 50mm x 31mm wide.

I don't know if some shops get a lot more in pre books or just happen to see them in a distributor stock list, but some shops have so many of these, whereas most shops don't even have a chance to get them, or so it seems.

For a very cheap / pricepoint Formula Four wheel, they are pretty damn good, as long as the shop doesn't try to sell them at normal Formula Four prices.

It does happen a lot though.

I got the tablets but missed out on the classics and the conical full lil smokies 50mm 99a

I can find a couple sets online but like you said at normal f4 price

I'm in no rush to stock up when they are $79aud a set

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3314 on: January 18, 2022, 04:44:47 AM »
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First time seeing Lil Smokies in Conical Full, thought they were only done in Classic or Tablet.

50mm Conical Full is a trip.
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They are still such small wheels though, or at least when compared to the more normal widths of all the ones I get and use, even if most of mine are now 50mm they started out as 54+ and are 34mm wide, compared to these ones - maybe 50mm x 31mm wide.

I don't know if some shops get a lot more in pre books or just happen to see them in a distributor stock list, but some shops have so many of these, whereas most shops don't even have a chance to get them, or so it seems.

For a very cheap / pricepoint Formula Four wheel, they are pretty damn good, as long as the shop doesn't try to sell them at normal Formula Four prices.

It does happen a lot though.
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I got the tablets but missed out on the classics and the conical full lil smokies 50mm 99a

I can find a couple sets online but like you said at normal f4 price

I'm in no rush to stock up when they are $79aud a set


I heard there was another significant DLX drop in AU, so hopefully there might be a few more and at the price they are supposed to be at.

Pretty sure I have seen a few sets around, but I just cannot think where now, but they were at the price they were supposed to be at, which is even less than the normal OG Spitfire formula RRP of $69.99 with F4 RRP being $79.99 so these were $59.99 I think.

Checking now...


$59 a set, some in stock

https://www.ocdskateshop.com.au/collections/wheels?sort=price-ascending&pf_v_brand=Spitfire


They have quite a few of them in 99 and 101 duros, various shapes with pictures and side views too.


I see more of the other cheaper ones in stock too.

In case anyone else is wondering, the "Flashpoint" wheels are the cheapest pricepoint wheel and although not a bad wheel, they are probably not something I would recommend if you have become used to Formula Four wheels.


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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3315 on: January 18, 2022, 05:39:02 AM »
Hey look at that @Mbrimson88

 thanks mate I had a feeling you might come through

 I bought a board from OCD two nights ago and swear they weren't there

I see they have the classics lil smokies in 99a that's a yes from me

If you happen to see lil smokies conical full 99a 50mm
somewhere can you give me a heads up pls? Thanks  :)


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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3316 on: January 18, 2022, 02:15:51 PM »
Hey look at that @Mbrimson88

 thanks mate I had a feeling you might come through

 I bought a board from OCD two nights ago and swear they weren't there

I see they have the classics lil smokies in 99a that's a yes from me

If you happen to see lil smokies conical full 99a 50mm
somewhere can you give me a heads up pls? Thanks  :)


I was thinking "I am sure there were Conical Full on there" but they are 101s.

A couple of other places have some listed without the FULL word, so I don't know if there is a Conical shape as well, maybe there is, but they also come in 99 and 101s.

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3317 on: January 24, 2022, 05:20:41 PM »
I'm itching to try these new experimental Lurpiv trucks.. Superior Nordic technology?
Or Ace Trucks because I still have not tried those. Been rocking the same Thunders for 2 years lol.
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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3318 on: January 25, 2022, 11:42:03 AM »
My board was setup with indy 139's on a 8.25 at my local skate shop when I first started skating. I knew nothing about truck sizes and just asked the guy there to handle all of it.

Been thinking about getting indy 144s for a couple of months but Im not sure whether they will even feel that different compared to the 139s I already have.

Also been wanting to try spitfire formula 4 conical full bc my local shop didnt have them at the time I set up my board so I currently have orbs spectres.
Its so difficult to hold back from trying new gear

I would totally recommend the 144s for a 8.25 deck. If you have the money, get them. It is way more stable as 139s on 8.25 decks. Your board won't tip over as fast with 144s.

But I also have the madness and recognize if my board is 5mm shorter or wider.

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« Reply #3319 on: February 10, 2022, 02:04:32 PM »
My last 4-5 decks have been Blood Wizard 8.38, been thinking about sizing up to 8.5 deck and trucks, I was thinking Quasi/Alien/Welcome/WKND. I like flatter boards, worried this might be a mistake. I'm just kinda bored though and want to try something new

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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3320 on: February 10, 2022, 02:32:38 PM »
My last 4-5 decks have been Blood Wizard 8.38, been thinking about sizing up to 8.5 deck and trucks, I was thinking Quasi/Alien/Welcome/WKND. I like flatter boards, worried this might be a mistake. I'm just kinda bored though and want to try something new

I have had a few Blood Wizard 8.375 x 31.75 x 14.25wb boards lately. Good boards!
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« Reply #3321 on: February 10, 2022, 07:03:59 PM »
My last 4-5 decks have been Blood Wizard 8.38, been thinking about sizing up to 8.5 deck and trucks, I was thinking Quasi/Alien/Welcome/WKND. I like flatter boards, worried this might be a mistake. I'm just kinda bored though and want to try something new
Quasi 8.5 proto is one of my favorite shapes. I've been skating 8 25 as if late tho. I have an 8.25 quasi and an 8.25 wknd on ice after I finish skating this Real full se. I love dlx wood but I like the ps stix shapes better.

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« Reply #3322 on: February 10, 2022, 07:35:44 PM »
My last 4-5 decks have been Blood Wizard 8.38, been thinking about sizing up to 8.5 deck and trucks, I was thinking Quasi/Alien/Welcome/WKND. I like flatter boards, worried this might be a mistake. I'm just kinda bored though and want to try something new
madness make some super flat boards, my nohubo remedio 8.5 was the flattest i've ever skated.
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« Reply #3323 on: February 10, 2022, 09:54:23 PM »
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My last 4-5 decks have been Blood Wizard 8.38, been thinking about sizing up to 8.5 deck and trucks, I was thinking Quasi/Alien/Welcome/WKND. I like flatter boards, worried this might be a mistake. I'm just kinda bored though and want to try something new
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I have had a few Blood Wizard 8.375 x 31.75 x 14.25wb boards lately. Good boards!



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« Reply #3324 on: February 12, 2022, 08:45:07 PM »

https://www.fancyladskateboards.com/collections/stuff/products/milksnake-pro-model-9-75-shaped
Love the shape of this Justis pro model. Actual nose and big ol' tail. I was looking at that heated wheel 9.6 but it's like 15.25 wheelbase and also it'd just be really cool to ride justis's board
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« Reply #3325 on: February 13, 2022, 02:20:00 AM »

https://www.fancyladskateboards.com/collections/stuff/products/milksnake-pro-model-9-75-shaped
Love the shape of this Justis pro model. Actual nose and big ol' tail. I was looking at that heated wheel 9.6 but it's like 15.25 wheelbase and also it'd just be really cool to ride justis's board


If you do get it, I would like to hear how it skates.

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« Reply #3326 on: February 27, 2022, 10:41:42 PM »
finger on the trigger with the loveseat
couch was too boaty for my tastes, 9" w/ taper should work
my current pennswood is @13.9wb, sticks to my feet
13.875 is virtually the same deal

any pals to push it over the line?
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« Reply #3327 on: February 28, 2022, 03:19:25 AM »
finger on the trigger with the loveseat
couch was too boaty for my tastes, 9" w/ taper should work
my current pennswood is @13.9wb, sticks to my feet
13.875 is virtually the same deal

any pals to push it over the line?


From the setup thread, maybe @Nth syd bear can help...




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« Reply #3328 on: February 28, 2022, 09:42:03 AM »
finger on the trigger with the loveseat
couch was too boaty for my tastes, 9" w/ taper should work
my current pennswood is @13.9wb, sticks to my feet
13.875 is virtually the same deal

any pals to push it over the line?

Definitely recommend. Surprisingly nimble shape but still feels balance with lots of room for your feet. I run mine on 5.8 v hollows and it feels amazing.
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Re: Gear your contemplating buying?
« Reply #3329 on: February 28, 2022, 09:45:41 AM »
finger on the trigger with the loveseat
couch was too boaty for my tastes, 9" w/ taper should work
my current pennswood is @13.9wb, sticks to my feet
13.875 is virtually the same deal

any pals to push it over the line?

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