70's Flashbacks Opinions

**Jon Paul** · 03-15-2010 04:50 PM

thinking about trying a set of flashies just want to here what anybody has to say about em'.

**longboards** · 03-15-2010 04:54 PM

Awesome slide.

**jeremyheuser** · 03-15-2010 04:54 PM

definitely do it, its a purchase you will not regret,
i highly recommend the 81a duro

**Aaron Breetwor** · 03-15-2010 04:57 PM

Great wheels. I second the 81a thane.

**luftywaffles** · 03-15-2010 04:58 PM

One of the most underrated wheels on the market.

Sometimes you get more for what you pay....I'd say that expression would apply nicely to flashbacks.

Best bang for your buck wheel-wise.

In 78a or 81a, slides nicely and smoothly with a good amount of grip.

Probably my favorite all-around wheel I have tried.

**Mike LY** · 03-15-2010 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by luftywaffles

One of the most underrated wheels on the market.

I just broke my new ones in, they are sick.

**BigRyeguy** · 03-15-2010 05:12 PM

If I were more interested in sliding than gripping, would the 84a thane be a good idea?

**Mike LY** · 03-15-2010 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by BigRyeguy

If I were more interested in sliding than gripping, would the 84a thane be a good idea?

I'd go with 81a, they are plenty slippery.

**Kevin in Edmonton** · 03-15-2010 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by BigRyeguy

If I were more interested in sliding than gripping, would the 84a thane be a good idea?

I tried 78a and they slid alot, but not as much as a 80a otang which slide waaaay too much for me. I'm 100 pounds. But depending on how much you weigh, the 84 or even 81a would be good.

**samdarippa** · 03-15-2010 05:17 PM

Dont even second guess them make sure to work them in before trying much slides or youl chunk them:[ i love mine get 81a they feel fresh and leave pretty line lol!

**LFP123** · 03-15-2010 05:19 PM

slide awesome and are cheap.

**samdarippa** · 03-15-2010 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by BigRyeguy

If I were more interested in sliding than gripping, would the 84a thane be a good idea?

Dont worry 81 is the best mix imo! But if you want alot of slide maybe look at retro freerides? I heard they are funs to!

**jeremyheuser** · 03-15-2010 05:20 PM

84a abec thane is garbage
stick to 81a for flashies

**Chris - Fibretec** · 03-15-2010 07:16 PM

I think the flashback shape offers the best combination of good grip, butter smooth sliding and hookups. I love them for downhill freeriding with lots of predrifting/pendys, (for racing i prefer cult gamma rays - super fast and the grippiest wheel ive ever ridden and ive tried most - centrax are the only reputed uber grip wheel that comes to mind that i havent tried), they (flashies) are my favorite wheel for steep downhill carving where you often have to rip a standy or pendy to control speed. (For flatland i prefer otang 4presidents - way faster, imho very similar slide characteristic but more expansive so not really worth it if you know your gonna kill them in 3 sessions down 20% + roads where wheel speed is the least of my concerns).

72a - the most awesome wheel ever made (that is if you didnt have to pay for them). unfortunatly also the wheel that wears out faster than any other ever made (80a otangs are immortal compared to these)- imho you actually feel (felt) the thane peeling off every slide. visibly shrink a few mm after every run. Faster than you could believe 72a thane can be. (un)fortunatly not produced any more.

75a superb grip, butter smooth slides when broken in, nice plush ride. however also wear out too fast to be reasonable.

78a imho the best choice. slide just as smooth as 81a but grip more and have a more plush ride. Maybe is just because im only 120 pounds but i also feel theyre a tad faster than 81a.

81a common popular choice, similar to 78a, I however prefer 78a.

84a totally agree with jeremyheuser. Never actually skated 84a classic green abec 11 thane long enough to make a founded comment on slide characteristics but theyre alot slower than the rest of the classic green lineup

88a never actually skated these but i know quite a few fellows whose opinons i respect that swear there is no better sliding wheel.

Other good soft longboard wheels that slide nice that you should consider:

whole otang lineup, whole earthwing lineup, gravity drifters and higrades, Flywheels (esp the ones with the old core) Powerballs, Retro freerides and many more that didnt just come to mind

**Kevin123** · 03-15-2010 07:18 PM

I'm 130 lbs and if I ever kill my 78a's I'll buy another set. I use these wheels all time time, and throw on zigs if I need grip.

**Brute379** · 03-15-2010 07:38 PM

Flashies are wonderful wheels!
I have had sets in at least two duro's 78a.81a and they do most everything well.
A very underrated wheel. a good value and long lasting with good wear properties.

**Kevin123** · 03-15-2010 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Brute379

Flashies are wonderful wheels!
I have had sets in at least two duro's 78a.81a and they do most everything well.
A very underrated wheel. a good value and long lasting with good wear properties.

I agree with this post till the last part. Most people I know use these wheels have a problem with coning. As long as you rotate you'll be alright; but coning is inevitable.

**charger_doc** · 03-16-2010 12:45 AM

At this point you should have it clear that flashies are awesome wheels.

**Mike Altenhofen** · 03-16-2010 10:44 AM

Flashbacks don't seem too underrated to me hahaha. I need a set of my own though.

**anatharc** · 03-16-2010 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin123

I agree with this post till the last part. Most people I know use these wheels have a problem with coning. As long as you rotate you'll be alright; but coning is inevitable.

coning isn't a bad thing......it actually makes it easier to slide. which is why flashbacks rule.