I bought a set and one chipped on the first slide. Peralta honored the warranty and sent another set at their expense. I replaced them during that time with some ricta’s but I put the new set on my backup board and we’ll see how they do.
Honestly it was really hard for me to skate harder wheels after being on the dragons for about 6 months. I got the x formula 97a for now, but I am definitely looking forward to riding another set of the dragons in a few months time.
I just made the switch from a 54mm X 97a to the 56mm dragons. The dragons slide so much better and feel so much better on the rough surfaces that I usually ride. They’re so good, it doesn’t make sense.
One thing to be careful of is skating when there's mist or wet patches. I went down a pretty mellow hill on tar seal in light mist n it felt like I was on ice. Should be called Gremlins...don't get em wet 😅
I would love to see you compare the 56mm dragons to the 56mm g-slides. I love the g-slides for rough terrain on a smaller board, still kinda figuring out these dragons but they're really cool!
I love these wheels! I'm on my 2nd set. If I had to nit pick, the 1st set wore down quickly. In 6months I went from a 52mm down to 43-44mm. 2nd set is 54 and wider. I'll never go back to regular wheels.
Being using them for almost five months and yes, they´re all that is said. Fast as sh%t on parks, smooth on rough surfaces and slides well. Also there´s the benefit of impact absortion. Tou can really fell that uf you ride them for some days and than go back to some 101 wheel. You gonna be chocked.
The green 58mm ones will be my next wheel purchase, for sure. 💚 Gna try em on different hill textures 👉🏾check the slip/grip ratio. Also, the Tom Knox deck behind u is my current setup 💙
Tried 99a spits are nearly a year of dragons and now my knees and ankles are torn up from the street…got the new 97a andy dragons and they are 52mm and felt just as comfy as the 93a dragons…safe to say at 32 years old I’ll be going back to dragons
every street in philadelphia is rough. i cant see life without my 58mm dragons. they are all that. i agree that they are easier to slide on rough stuff but thats mostly all we have here. trust me i hate everything its not easy to get any praise from me.
Been riding spitfire my whole life but don’t know if I can ride any other wheels for street skating again after testing these… not only do they work as advertised, but the best part for me as someone who just turned 30 is how much impact the wheels absorb. I can skate for hours with these and not feel sore the next day which is a huge plus
That's why at age 34 I switched to skating softer wheels, first I tried the Mini logo 90A hybrid wheels and I loved them, I just purchased the green Dragon wheels and I think they going to be perfect for me. Cant wait to try these out.
@@fasttimesskateboardingthank you for taking the time out to reply. I’m going to keep a set for the rough surfaces and then maybe the x97 for the skateparks.
I bought a set and one chipped on the first slide. Peralta honored the warranty and sent another set at their expense. I replaced them during that time with some ricta’s but I put the new set on my backup board and we’ll see how they do.
Getting the celebs to do the promos! Good job Leon! I’ve loved the wheel personally.
Thanks for watching mate! :)
Best wheels in the game right now, I can't go back to regular street wheels after Dragons
Cheers Robert! So glad you dig 'em.
been around a long time and seen a lot of gimmicks - these are exactly as advertised! love 'em.
Dragons are the real deal for sure!
These wheels are insane!
Killed it mate!
Just picked up the green Dragon wheels, can't wait to try them out 💚
Been riding them in a rough old bowl. Game changers.
Mate, thats where they will really shine! Keep ripping!
A most thorough and objective product review! Thank you! You earned yourself a sub. Now I'm going to check out your stage 4 review :)
Thanks for watching mate. Appreciate you!
since december these are all i skate. i have the green 52mm ones now and i love them. no noise and lots of grip and slide.
Amazing! So stoked to hear!
Best wheel I’ve ever skated daily in my 21 years of skateboarding & powersliding
Thats huge mate! So glad to hear. We're loving 'em too! Thanks for watching. :)
@@fasttimesskateboarding mine have lasted 9 months and I rotate them but still goin strong. Definitely went from 54s to 51mm 😂😂😂
Great review and skating. I’m rolling in the new Andy Anderson wheels at the moment. Really digging them.
Thanks for watching mate! Glad you're loving the Dragons!
Have a set of 53’s on their way for an Anderson I’m setting up. Great review! Now I’m extra hyped!
That's sick, You will love them!
I bought a set and one chipped on the first slide. Peralta honored the warranty and sent another set at their expense. I replaced them during that time with some ricta’s but I put the new set on my backup board and we’ll see how they do.
Honestly it was really hard for me to skate harder wheels after being on the dragons for about 6 months. I got the x formula 97a for now, but I am definitely looking forward to riding another set of the dragons in a few months time.
I just made the switch from a 54mm X 97a to the 56mm dragons. The dragons slide so much better and feel so much better on the rough surfaces that I usually ride. They’re so good, it doesn’t make sense.
Glad you're enjoying them!
That's interesting feedback. The Formula X and Dragons are the same formula as far as I know. Prob because of the 4 duro difference.
One thing to be careful of is skating when there's mist or wet patches.
I went down a pretty mellow hill on tar seal in light mist n it felt like I was on ice.
Should be called Gremlins...don't get em wet 😅
Haha, Gremlins! Thats awesome feedback mate. Cheers!
I would love to see you compare the 56mm dragons to the 56mm g-slides. I love the g-slides for rough terrain on a smaller board, still kinda figuring out these dragons but they're really cool!
Thanks for the feedback mate, we'll keep that one in mind!
Will you be testing the Andy anderson nano cubic wheels?
Been skating dragons since last summer, best wheels ever. The only minus for me is the drag on rails, with tricks like feeble.
That's. sick! Glad you like them!
I finally ordered a pair of 54mm V4 shape. Hoping it will fit my style and I heard they perform well in bowls too.
Awesome, they will be great for bowl skating with the amount of grip you will get!
Best wheels I've ever had.
Amazing! 10 years in in design/production. Game changer!
Best review on these wheels ✅
Thanks for watching mate. Appreciate you!
Could just be all in my head but the green Dragons seem to slide a little better than the white ones to me.
I love these wheels! I'm on my 2nd set. If I had to nit pick, the 1st set wore down quickly. In 6months I went from a 52mm down to 43-44mm. 2nd set is 54 and wider. I'll never go back to regular wheels.
Appreciate the feedback mate! Thats a totally fair nit pick, haha.
@@fasttimesskateboarding to be fair, that wear was from 98% street, 2% park. 2-4 hours/week. It's worth it for the cushy quiet ride.
i thought it was all in my head but mine are wearing down pretty quick. i am constantly going down hills with messed up black top though
In the 54 did you get the 32 or 34 width? What’s the difference?
Being using them for almost five months and yes, they´re all that is said. Fast as sh%t on parks, smooth on rough surfaces and slides well. Also there´s the benefit of impact absortion. Tou can really fell that uf you ride them for some days and than go back to some 101 wheel. You gonna be chocked.
So sick! Stoked to hear!
The green 58mm ones will be my next wheel purchase, for sure. 💚 Gna try em on different hill textures 👉🏾check the slip/grip ratio.
Also, the Tom Knox deck behind u is my current setup 💙
That's sick, you will love them!
Sick. I need these. NwBC Canada is chud terrain. Plus I gotta commute with my board to a smooth skatepark.
The Dragons will be perfect then!
the pop out of fake smith to fakie is nioce 🙏
Thanks mate!
Currently riding 99a bones, but my knees don't necessarily like those (age 46). Ordered these, I'm really excited to test them.
The Dragons will be perfect then!
Tried 99a spits are nearly a year of dragons and now my knees and ankles are torn up from the street…got the new 97a andy dragons and they are 52mm and felt just as comfy as the 93a dragons…safe to say at 32 years old I’ll be going back to dragons
Thanks for the feedback mate! We're loving 'em too.
every street in philadelphia is rough. i cant see life without my 58mm dragons. they are all that. i agree that they are easier to slide on rough stuff but thats mostly all we have here. trust me i hate everything its not easy to get any praise from me.
Been riding spitfire my whole life but don’t know if I can ride any other wheels for street skating again after testing these… not only do they work as advertised, but the best part for me as someone who just turned 30 is how much impact the wheels absorb. I can skate for hours with these and not feel sore the next day which is a huge plus
That's why at age 34 I switched to skating softer wheels, first I tried the Mini logo 90A hybrid wheels and I loved them, I just purchased the green Dragon wheels and I think they going to be perfect for me. Cant wait to try these out.
Sick man, glad you like them!
Im done with other wheels.. I wont skate anything else but Dragons from now on. The Nano-Cubics are amazing too!
They are definitely a game changer!
They skate EXACTLY the same as 60mm 90a Cockroach Aust. wheels did in the late 80's
Off topic. What size trucks do you have on this set-up?
These are the Indy Stage 4 166. We did a review on them too!
I hope Andy's Nano Cubics are Dragon formulae....
Not sure if you mentioned it or I might have missed it. What size are you riding?
These are 54mm mate!
so it sounds like they are slower than F4s on smooth surfaces, and faster or the same speed as F4s on asphalt and rougher ground?
They definitely shine more on rough surfaces!
I love my Dragons! I’m on my 5th pair (52mm’s, 54mm’s & 56mm) My 47 year old body approves 😅
In 54 do you have 34 or 32 width? What’s the difference?
both! 32mm is more of a classic (Spitfire) shape. The 34mm has more riding surface and has the same shape as a Spitfire Radial@@Mase32
After all this time are the thoughts the same on these Powell Dragon wheels?
Yes these Dragons are great! But at a 93a they are better suited to more rough terrain and older skateparks!
@@fasttimesskateboardingthank you for taking the time out to reply. I’m going to keep a set for the rough surfaces and then maybe the x97 for the skateparks.
How are they on skate lite?
We haven't tested them on Skate Lite yet but they are a softer wheel so should grip nicely!
PS. How good are dragons?? I can’t remember the last time I had a chalkie.
Glad you're hyped on them mate!
What size is this deck?
This is a 9.4" wide egg board from Heroin Skateboards
I’m going to dedicate em to the curbs… too weird and unpredictable in the park 🤷🏽♂️
Fair call mate!
These wheels are too slow for the park. You have to kick a lot more than i would like.
I bought a set and one chipped on the first slide. Peralta honored the warranty and sent another set at their expense. I replaced them during that time with some ricta’s but I put the new set on my backup board and we’ll see how they do.