This wheel doesn’t play nice. The Ortiz Ref Naturals Slim is tuned to Chaz Ortiz’s street riding: what the ground says, you feel directly under the board, with no delay.
The Slim shape delivers fast response. Less contact patch, cleaner slides, instant direction changes. Lighter feel on flips, controlled feedback on landings. It doesn’t grab unexpectedly, doesn’t break up your line, and lets you set the rhythm even when you’re no longer thinking in single tricks, but in flow.
The Naturals formula is one of Ricta Wheels’ purest recipes. Additive-free urethane, no gimmicks. It doesn’t mask the surface, it keeps a direct connection between the concrete and the board. That’s exactly why it works for technical street, higher speed, and controlled slides.
Ricta’s story has always been about real use. Rider-driven thinking, experience born on the streets, honest solutions. This wheel doesn’t try to be more than it is: a tool for riders who don’t think in compromises.
