La Paulade Plumes 70mm 76A Longboard Wheels

Meet the Plumes, Barthélémy’s Pro Model and our smoothest freeride wheel. Built in 70 mm with a narrow contact patch, thick rounded lips, and a small inner core, the Plumes are made for easy slides, soft hookups, and maximum comfort. The stoneground finish feels broken in from the first run, making them intuitive at low speed and consistent when things get faster. Poured in our SP1 formula, they offer a forgiving ride with plenty of urethane underfoot for comfort, durability, and smooth wear. No fight, no surprises, just clean freeride flow.

Why we made it
We made the Plumes because winter in France reminded us that not every session needs a full race wheel. We were riding PolYmers in the city, and on cold pavement or gentle slopes, they could feel a little too grippy for simply messing around and keeping the flow going. So we built something smaller, softer, and more playful. A wheel made to keep skating through winter, cruise city hills, and make every slide feel easy. In the end, the Plumes became more than a winter wheel. They were so comfortable and forgiving that we started taking them to big mountain passes too.

Who is it for
The Plumes are for anyone looking for an easy time on the board. They slide effortlessly, feel forgiving from the first run, and thanks to the SP1 formula, they are extremely resistant to flat spots. They are the wheels you pick when you want to ride carefree, throw big slides, or work on your technique without fighting your setup. Beginners will find them easy to slide and control, while advanced riders can enjoy the smooth, effortless glide they bring to any freeride session.

What are the specs
The Plumes are 70 mm tall, 42 mm wide, and poured in our 76A SP1 formula. They use a small inner core to maximise the polyurethane layer, giving the wheel more comfort, better vibration damping, and a longer usable lifespan since you can wear through almost the full 70 mm diameter. The wheels are centerset, so we recommend rotating them from time to time to keep wear even and limit coning. They are also shipped with a stoneground finish, giving them an easy, broken in feel from the very first slide.

Quality engagement
The Plumes follow our batch tracking policy, meaning every production run is identified with a unique batch ID such as 217601. The first digit refers to the shape, the second to the formula generation such as SP1 or SP2, the following two digits indicate the durometer, and the last two digits correspond to the production batch number. This system gives us full traceability across every wheel we produce. We are committed to being transparent and honest about production quality and consistency. If an issue ever appears within a specific batch, we use the batch ID to identify the affected wheels quickly and work toward a solution that is fair and transparent for everyone involved.