Ground Control FLT4 - the most annoying thing about this frame
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- The Ground Control Featherlite 4 frame is the latest product to get the Honest Reviews treatment. I tried my absolute best to break this frame, took it to some punishing spots that have claimed various frames and soul plates over the years, and they held their own. The big question is - how do they compare to some of the other flat frames on the aggressive skate market?
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These honest reviews are always the best reviews.
That’s very kind of you to say. Thanks!
Loving the brutal honesty here! I’m currently riding FLT3s and have been enjoying them as well.
So maybe in the future I will look at these when going for a flat setup. Thanks! 😇
Also.. those back savs never get old 🔥🔥
It’s the best I’ve got! Hahahaha!
+1 on the set up, I went from flt3 to flt4 and just assumed setting up frames isnt that bad, the TNEC was an absolute workout by comparison.
Keep us posted on these.
I ride these. They are high maintenance due to the odd wheel spacers on each side of the wheel. The smallest amount of dust stops wheels from spinning. This is a problem for me because i skate ceramic bearings and want to feel that speed. I pair them with Roces MJ12 team lo pomegranate boots and it feels very solid and satisfying on every landing. The wheels are also spaced nicely with that grind space so that they turn really well. Just know you will be wiping dust away from the spacers and bearings every 3-4 sessions to get this wheel or that wheel to spin again.
I’ve not ran into that issue
Definitely my favourite stock h-block groove on any frame I’ve tried. Zero break in required 👌
Agreed. Out the box they are very good
Awesome review and as always unbiased honesty 🙌🏻🙌🏻 you told those spots who’s boss!!🔥🔥
Thanks!
Solid skating as always my dude! Love these reviews 🙌
Cheers, Rabbie!
i’ve been using the FLT4 for 2 years and in my opinion they’re the best solution against wheel bite
Nice rev. I'm just about to try FLT4s on my Omni which I currently ride with Creates and 58mm Mushroom Wheels flat, which is really nice. BTW can't wait for your honest review of the Omni. I'm really stoked (after 2 sessions;-) Take care.
Thanks! Omni review in progress
I got these and Kizer shifts for flat recently. Liking these some. Loving the kizer (excluding getting the God dam wheels in)
Those canal ledges are round the corner from me deffo checking them out look like a good skate when it's no raining 😄
I bought the SL Auroux just because of your cheap remarks about Sunshine distribution and Razors. Of course I wanted to support Nico and buy his skates because there is not ONE review of his skate on CZcams. I wonder why.
There is probably not a review of his skate on CZcams because it’s no different to any other SL. I don’t mind if people skate Razors, that is their (and your) choice. However, there is plenty of proof that Andy has acted terribly towards his riders over the years. They can’t all be lying.
Great vid, great skating Dave
brilliant honest review
I got them from the boot on Brooms shift. back to skating after 12 years and grew up on flt 2s with higgs boson anti rockers. I took them off after hauling ass on the GC 60mm and just went back to anti rockered GC flt 3s. I have been thinking about getting them back on the boot but idk about the wheel bite.
They’re very good for wheel bite
Great video! Also like it when you´re on a mission against something you see as wrong. Don´t know much abaout razors, but I´ve heard some. Regardless opposition makes the world move forward, so cheers to you! But what I actually needed to write is you got fucking style skating! Was not prepared to how stylish, clean and even you are. Impressive!
Ha! Thanks very much.
“ALOOMINUM!” Bro I love ur American accent 😂
"ALU MINI UMMMM"
This is the only flat frame that I don't get any anxiety on wheel bite. You should try famus 60mm 90s on 3 spokes. You will love them even more lol
Not a chance I am riding metal core wheels on street!
Amazing frame on a Razors boot, on other boots it's ok, better options then...and 26 years of people still complaining about Sunshine management 😂😂😂
Really? I found they worked really well on the Sway.
@@wheelsceneblading I like the angle on the sway but rather stick to Fluid 5s on that boot but skating is all about preferences and whatever works for the individual/style... the sways do have a big enough soul to compensate the gc 4flt so 🤘....Did you notice how the fluid 5 feel/sound like a solid grind where the 4flt feel like a fast slide? Hard for me to explain but you might understand what am talking about. Like you aren't digging them into the obstacle but rather just sliding the very top side of the h blocks 🤷
@@bladeshred01 the GC definitely felt softer than the Fluid V
7:58 why I hate topsides. I did the same thing thinking I was comfy on top acid.
Sometimes you just need a little wake me up
Really enjoy your channel but the jabs at Razors are getting banal and kind of gross. A lot of what you said is applicable to most boot brands and as always there’s always two sides to each story. Cheers 🍻
I fukn love the FLT4 second to the Fluid 5 large frames. My only wish would be that they add the plastic bridge support between the wheels like the THEM frames. Think that would solve their flimsy soft feel.
Also I just swapped out my original worn H blocks. It’s super easy, costed $20 and they feel brand new. They make plastic blocks too, not just aluminum. Little confused why you say that would NOT be practical lol. Its the most practical feature of the skate 😅
I said its not practical to ride aluminium h blocks on a plastic frame
This man can skate!
Agreed with pretty much everything except: my least favorite thing is the sound/feel. It's just clacky and cheap. I prefer that size 2 on 9.5/10 boots for the maneuverability.
That’s weird. Mine don’t sound clacky at all.
been on these for years
I think the 264mm Diri that’s on the way will be the one.
I am excited to try those
Fluid 5 had a learning curve. Some ppl don’t enjoy bc of their own skill level. That’s just from what I’ve seen from other skaters
Has****
I like the Fluid V but it definitely catches you out sometimes on grinds
@@wheelsceneblading yeah I’ve had that happen a few times but each time was my fault for not 100% ing the trick
We are the Mandy Wagner appreciation society!
Any chance you try out Oysis?
I would maybe try out the medium but I don’t like the idea of having different wheels on the outside. I like symmetry!
Dope dude
Always have been built for rzr skates.. never understood why people looked at it as an "aftermarket " frame company
Cause they work just as fine on any other skate.
Because it’s a different brand and they sell them as an aftermarket frame, just like Kizer and Powerslide
Great review Dave! Do you know if they are going to release a smaller Diridari frame, like 268mm? I find the large frame quite long and I think that would make the frame perfect in my eyes.
Full disclosure i’m not very good at skating.
Apparently it will be out next month!
@@wheelsceneblading Well thats very exciting
BRING BACK FORMULA 1
I like my flt4s but if they are not slightly rocked they are perfect.😁
Do you mean rockered? Yeah, mine didn't have any warping issues. They were fine.
@@wheelsceneblading yes，I mean rockered,and 3 of my size s flt4s are all sightly rockered,not much but you can absolutely feel it.
@@user-wv4sq8ye8x ah. Yeah, that’s pretty common with most frames but usually it’s due to frame warp and it works out after a session or two…or clamping them down on the shell.
Ah so there is some rockered flt4 too out there. If it is a frame warp then Im gonna abuse mine to see it will change or not. 😅
how are those sway 58s treatin you? i just ordered sum today with sum myfit second skin liners im so hyped to skate them!
Love them. Favourite skate.
yeah i couldn't find anything i didn't like about em. just from the setup and the reviews i seen. now just to skate them lolol@@wheelsceneblading
Which is the video about Andy Wagner etc?
czcams.com/video/vKwDyvsqz68/video.htmlsi=4g4hzUVkJBzxnVGq
Very good frame from not a very good distribution...