Skate Better - Spitfire Conical Wheel Review (full review and comparison)

My detailed review of the Spitfire Conical 52mm Wheel. In this video I talk about my experiences with the wheel, and how it compares to some other wheels (most the Conical Fulls). I hope you enjoy.
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[@clay_2792]

Excellent vid as always, there is no one who has covered these comparisons correctly like this

[@Skatebetter]

Clay _ thanks my g!

[@expertysis2306]

Im going to my local skate shop tomorrow (saturday) and I am going to probably buy one of those. Thanks for this review!

[@Skatebetter]

Hope you enjoy em!

[@forrestrichard8133]

Your gonna need 4. Lol

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Dude!!! Thank you for this. Was hoping to do this comparison but my local shop doesn't get the Conical Fulls. This helps. Also its great Riding Surface is mentioned. Many skate shop sites don't show that and it always isn't easily found.

[@Skatebetter]

Dean D thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it my g. 🙏🏼

[@inxanity13]

I finally made a decision as to what wheels I'm getting after looking through other vids of Spitfire wheels, thank you! haha

[@Skatebetter]

Hope you enjoy what you got my g!

[@legacy4658]

great review. im currently skating the regular conical 101d wheels in 53mm with the green and black graphics .

[@Skatebetter]

indykrooked that’s dope! They’re really hard to find apparently. Hope you’re enjoying them.

[@ViridisSapientis]

Hey, I just happened upon your channel while researching a bunch of skate stuff in hopes to improve (2 years back on the board and STILL no ollie lmao), but I'm loving how in depth you go and your passion. Keep kicking ass dude, and hope to see more skating and reviews from you!

[@Skatebetter]

Appreciate that my g and same to you- keep kicking ass and that ollie will come!

[@equanimityturban]

Very informative, keep the videos coming!

[@Skatebetter]

Thanks my g!

[@D4vidv42.fb_]

what should i get for mainly tech skating ? Classic formula, bighead, f4 conical? wich one

[@Skatebetter]

For tech skating i would recommend the Formula Four Classic shape. For me this shape optimizes the lightness, nimbleness, and responsiveness of the wheel- while also providing an optimal shape for most grinds/slides. Hope that helps!

[@user-pi9ug4ns2n]

do you know where i could find regular spitfire conicals online that are 99a? i can only find 101a in conicals but i see the conical fulls everywhere.

[@Skatebetter]

Litzy hey homie! Unfortunately I haven’t seen them anywhere since i got mine. I bought mine from Tactics back in Feb before covid and all the hardware shortage. I would speculate either they haven’t been stocked back yet, or maybe most people just buy the fulls so shops don’t even bother since they’re so similar. Sorry it’s not much help though :/. Good luck!

[@user-pi9ug4ns2n]

@@Skatebetter yo! sorry for bombarding you with questions but this is probably going to be the last one haha! i’ve been looking into the spitfire tablets and they seem similar to the conicals. if you have tried them out do you think they’re a good wheel? also you should make a video about them because your videos are always so helpful!

[@Skatebetter]

Litzy No worries and my pleasure! Unfortunately I haven’t tried the tablets so I’m not sure how much help I can be. I know the riding surface is about the same but the wheel is narrower than the conicals (relatively). I would assume that would make it slightly lighter and easier to do things like tre flips while also allowing the wheel the lock in well, but may sacrifice some speed and stability. Hope that helps, I’m basically just speculating :)

[@theone4629]

Awesome video bro!! Great Chanel

[@Skatebetter]

Thanks brotha!

[@spilledmilk4801]

What shape would be better for smooth ground as well as rough? Also great review, keep it up!

[@Skatebetter]

Thanks for the support! I think you could totally skate this wheel on smooth AND rough ground, however the Conical Full shape wheel will give you a slight advantage in speed over rough surface. This wheel gives you the same stability but a little more advantage with sliding/“scraping” tricks (like tre flips). I would say anything in the “Conical” shape realm would be ideal for both. Hope that helps!

[@spilledmilk4801]

@@Skatebetter Appreciate it.

[@hellsebsixsicksix]

with a Lord Nermal 8" on Spitfire F4 Tablets Lil Smokies 99a 50mm for pure street, the new Powell Peralta Andy Anderson Heron 2 Flight twin deck 8.7" on Spitfire F4 Conical Full Neckface 99a 53mm for park, transition AND after a lot of test with my old wheels Powell Peralta minirats 93a from 1989, the new Bones SPF Wide 84b 54mm OR the new "revolutionnary" Powell Peralta Dragons Formula 93a 54mm I CAN say YES, THIS IS the perfect feel, the perfect sound TO REALLY ride the fire... The right & better slideway to Hell. Peace

[@Ekelly00]

Which would be a better wheel for tech while having a wider riding surface, regular conicals, radial slims, or the tablets?

[@Skatebetter]

For tech I would go with the tablet all day. I don’t consider them wide but certainly a bit “wider” than a classic shape for sure. I think you can get tech with the conical reg or the radial slims but the tablets feel super light and extra responsive in my opinion which is ideal for tech. Hope that helps!

[@Ekelly00]

@@Skatebetter yeah that helped a lot man I appreciate the response!

[@Liamlime27]

super helpful!

[@siguuurddahlstrom]

Hey! Do you feel the difference between the conical and the conical full? If you do, what’s the difference?

[@Skatebetter]

I would say yes but it’s very subtle. The fulls feel the tiniest bit heavier and more stable, regular conicals are a bit easier to slide and a bit better for scoop tricks. Were talking like .5 difference on a scale of 1 - 10 so for most people it won’t matter. Hope that helps!

[@siguuurddahlstrom]

@@Skatebetter which of them would you recommend for street skating? Or rough ground?

[@Skatebetter]

@@siguuurddahlstrom I would say it depends- if you do more gap skating/rails/hill bombs go for the fulls- if you do more ledges/tech/flat ground go with the regular conicals.

[@siguuurddahlstrom]

@@Skatebetter thank you:)!

[@cocobeans978]

Which do you think is best for power sliding?

[@Skatebetter]

For Spitfires so far imo the classic shape in 101 duro slides the best.

[@retrogore_videos]

Do they still keep you locked in as good on ledges as the fulls?? Find on classics I slip out so easy

[@Skatebetter]

That’s a tough one but a good question. IMO- compared to the fulls the difference is minimal for lock in (they are equally beneficial). I absolutely agree compared to the classics they lock in much better but I don’t think the fulls would give you a better lock in compared to the reg conicals as the edge angle is pretty much the same, and that’s (for me at least) what makes the biggest difference for locking in (not so much the width or riding surface). Hope that helps!

[@retrogore_videos]

@@Skatebetter immensely, just purchased a pair. Cant wait to try them out, thanks again brother 🖤🙏

[@eze8024]

If you like wide riding surface and good lock in, try the tablets

[@Palm_cr]

What spitfire wheel is good for street and transition?

[@Skatebetter]

I’ve never tried them but a lot of people like the radials for street and transition (or the radial slims). :)

[@user-pi9ug4ns2n]

im a beginner skater and i love skating on street. i was kind of leaning towards the regular conicals but the fulls seem best for me. if i get the fulls will it impact the way i do tricks? also what do you think about mini logo bearings? thanks in advance!

[@Skatebetter]

Great question! I think as a beginner you will not notice much difference in the wheels. I would go for the regular conicals as i think having a slightly lighter wheel with less “cone” and less friction will help you in learning tricks. I actually have some mini logo bearings but they are backups i throw in my bag just in case. I haven’t heard good things about anything mini logo but that doesn’t mean you won’t like them. When I’m doubt i think Bones Reds are a great bearing for the buck! Hope that helps. :)

[@user-pi9ug4ns2n]

Skate Better thank you so much!

[@treacle6773]

Litzy, go with Spitfire Cheapshots if you're looking for a decent budget bearing. They have removable shields (which most other budget bearings don't have) making them really easy to clean, and at £10 they are inexpensive to replace when needed.

[@sxf5618]

Im not sure. I'm mostly focusing on tricks right now, should I get the normal conicals or the conical fulls or the tablets? (52mm) and also should I get 99d or 101d?

[@Skatebetter]

I would get the regular Conicals (not the fulls). They’re stable while also being slightly more nimble, and also give you a little more grind clearance. As for the duro, if you only skate at skateparks, 101- if you skate in the street or a combination I would get the 99. Hope that helps!

[@sxf5618]

@@Skatebetter Okay! I was also thinking about tablets but I guess ill get the normal conicals! Thanks! :)

[@Skatebetter]

@@sxf5618 Tablets would also be a great idea unless you skate a lot of crusty spots. The conicals will give you a little more stability though and I think that helps a lot. :)

[@sxf5618]

@@Skatebetter okay I will get the conicals! thank you so much!

[@sxf5618]

@@Skatebetter I went to a local skate shop and they didn’t have the normal conicals so I bought the conical fulls 53mm 99 duro is it still good for tricks?

[@fahrikuncoro5254]

Are conical standart not full red colour is fake or real?

[@Skatebetter]

I’ve only seen them in yellow and green graphics for the 99 and 101 duro. Haven’t seen any red yet!

[@fahrikuncoro5254]

@@Skatebetter which is thats fake right?

[@Skatebetter]

I can’t confirm- it could be an older color but from what I’ve seen it only comes in the 2 colors on the thumbnail for the video. Hope that helps!

[@fahrikuncoro5254]

@@Skatebetter aight bro thanks.

[@goldennynja]

Hey the visual comparison was so helpful at the start of this video thank you 😭 I’m thinking to buy some new wheels (I’ve never bought a set before just used what came with my board). I skate street and parks (concrete and wooden) and I’m still a beginner (I’m just getting my Ollie down). My friend has a set of conical wheels from a local skate brand and I think I enjoy the shape. I’m looking for something not too hard for street skating but not too soft to make landing ollies and other tricks hard. Can you help?

[@Skatebetter]

Hey homie! I think I addressed your question in the other video but if you have any other questions please feel free to holler. :)

[@Suich]

👀

[@arcziarcziii3534]

where did you buy them ?

[@Skatebetter]

I got these on Tactics.com website but it was right before Covid (i bought them knowing i would need them in a few months). From what i can tell there is a serious drought going on with skateboarding hardgoods due to Covid delays (decks, wheels, trucks, etc) as most of it is shipped product. I think Cowtown Skateboards website has some so maybe try there!

[@jormanmora1]

Radial.slim?

[@Skatebetter]

Not sure what the question is but Radial Slims exist and are a spitfire wheel shape. 👍🏻

[@jormanmora1]

@@Skatebetter thanx i was to buy them, just got the radial 54mm 101 3 days ago , wow they really good , thnx for the tips

[@Skatebetter]

@@jormanmora1 ahh! Sweet my g- hope you enjoy them. 👌🏻

[@Skatebetter]

@@jormanmora1 ahh! Sweet my g- hope you enjoy them. 👌🏻