Antihero 8.28 Deck Review

[@aaronfichtelberg9551]

I dont know things about stuff -Ben Degros 2019

[@Slappy_days]

"PATCH!"

[@snowyrox3331]

”it was a PATCH. It said lemons are yellow."

[@bigspoops7228]

That had me rolling laughing!

[@fischer55]

Lmao

[@mRSasha-dv3mb]

Me on a test

[@steveguminy8792]

Dude you keep getting better. That switch heel out of the flat bank was nice. Makes an old guy like me want to start doing flip tricks again. Thanks for inspiring a 43 old to skate more. 👍

[@gabantromen]

Yeah me too dude.. N i'm 40 nxt month.. Skateboarding is kinda dead from where i live (Miri, Sarawak Borneo).. The tiny skatepark is always empty.. Kids nowadays are busy with those online games

[@steveguminy8792]

@@gabantromen for me it's been hard to get tricks back but it's fun to cruise around do some ollies.

[@gabantromen]

@@steveguminy8792 me too.. Tiny little ollies here n there.. Felt good to be able to cruise around again..

[@charles9571]

@@gabantromen lucky you. I live in Golden, and the parks are very much alive with young pro skater types. Makes me never want to go.

[@magnusnording]

Im 52, can i start skating again? :)

[@wallydupes5401]

Skating looking so steezy man. You have way more years of exp than i do but im 35, and seeing you rip like that a couple yrs older than me is a huge inspiration. Keep it goin!!!

[@thierry-cannot-aim]

Same here.

[@seancrutcher525]

Same.i quit when I got scared to progress as a teenager and I'm just now getting back into it at 32

[@becauseicare1738]

2:38 that switch heel was so sick

[@Yoinkshmoink]

Insanity

[@jann470]

Man, you're for sure one of the best skaters in youtube period, all the things you try about decks and all the things you speaks make so much sense and is a truly inspiring thing to see! Today, I few the need of a new deck!

[@boogie..]

That switch heel and the 360 flip up the bank were so crisp and popped so high. Super steez. Great review btw. I'm probably gonna have to grab one.

[@Oztinnieadventures]

Your a weapon bro!...i'm 41 and still skating, no where near as good as yourself but hey i'm having just as much fun doing it ;)

[@TimHesse]

@Thorekk check out Old Bones Therapy, skatermade.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

@ThorekkI'm 45 and still going minus 2 years off with a broken pelvis and back. Look at Julien Stranger (49)who started Anti Hero and Grosso (51) who rides for them, both still killing it.

[@sk84life80]

I'll be celebrating my 40th in a couple weeks. I still get out and skate 3 times a week. I'm not great, but I'm 10 times the skater now than I ever was as a teen. I'll never quit.

[@seiner0ne]

im 28 and still skate. you don't have to be good most important thing is to have fun

[@INDIlob]

Ketones heal your bones

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

I swear man staying active like this helps you so much. Dude is pretty good

[@jjpoltergeist]

Great video as always Ben. The front tail at 7:45 was one of the bests i’ve seen in a minute

[@dyasutake]

The review I was waiting for...To the "T" what I experienced sizing down (8.25, shorter wheelbase, too squirly) and also sizing up (felt like I was hucking flip tricks). Been skating this shape since it first dropped, and I paired it up with Indy 144s and it's been money! Good stuff as always, Ben!

[@gromitmitten7803]

I love anti heros. Glad you found your perfect board Ben 😁 cheers from Minnesota!

[@charlesdement509]

You really helped me. I was just looking for a deck review on this brand before I bought it and this review really helped me make a decision. Thanks! Keep making sick videos

[@KarelPotuznik]

Yo man, you are a huge inspiration. Your testing of products is really great thing for older guys who have enough money to spend some bucks on skateboard hardware every few months and really want the perfect setup for them. I'm now 27 yo dad who happens to be getting back on board again just to do flatground tricks (I also dont like much impact at my age already with my 94kg weight) and you are the only source of deep informations about skate setups out there and you can explain it very well plus you're sick skater with so many tricks in pocket and very spectacular style. Thanks for these videos and keep it up. Cheers from Czech Republic

[@therover4141]

I bought an antihero deluxe deck and it has same dimensions as yours and I love the shape and it is my go to. Im getting back into it after I stopped skating in 92 when I got my first car job and girlfriend. Never wanted to quit just went that way. Got a black label and a creature deck but the anti hero is got these wide almost squared off nose and tail i love it. Hope I can track down a couple more like it.

[@sadhvacman7238]

Your humor and wit adds so much to your videos man. I have come so close to ordering a jalopy graphic. I don’t think the short wheelbase on that Cardiel would be in my papa bear zone though.

[@sadhvacman7238]

I’m a moron. The girl decks I’ve been riding have a 14” wheelbase. So.. never mind that last part.

[@navinewolf]

Hey thanks for this awesome review. I just came back to skating after a long break and picked up this deck in 8.5. Not sure if there are too many differences but I’ve been loving them with my thunder lights 149. Been having a blast trying to learn everything again. Thanks for inspiring me and getting me pumped to go out there again!!

[@micgredeb]

Thanks... For telling me exactly what I wanted to hear.. I have been watching your wheel base videos trying to make sense of my own set up ( anti hero 8.25 with 14.5" WB on Indy 149). Looks like I'm getting a new board

[@mikesuarez5231]

I love your reviews your one of the reasons i bought a chocolate skate deck from one of your many reviews :)

[@Deuce7Off]

That half cab heel at 2:14. One of the nicest ones I've seen! Skate what you enjoy skating Ben! I know a lot of your subscribers enjoy your carpentry perspective on skating, but personally I just enjoy seeing an old fart like myself rip and get better.

[@isaiahdelamota8766]

The pause and jump when he remembered the word he was looking for🤣I really felt that

[@Therealbeatris]

This is the same setup I’ve been riding for about 3 years, it feels so good in all the right ways. I can get tech on a ledge, hit some tranny, or take it to slappys with no issues. Stoked you feel the same!

[@IntergalacticMath]

That kickflip nose-manny nollie-flip out combo was spectacular.

[@IntergalacticMath]

Get a nollie backside flip out for your part. 😉

[@ambientrealms_]

I skated this exact board for a few weeks on some 139 titanium Indy’s and it was super light and comfortable. My local got a special deal from the distro so he still has a stack of this same board with different Roman numerals and top ply colors. I switched to a different board that is South Central wood and it’s noticeably heavier and feels clunky. I may be going back to the shop soon to grab another one of these. Cheers!

[@TimHesse]

I've ridden this shape a few times, it's really nice (Pfanner boards run this shape) #Numbers Edition has an 8.28*31.75 with 14.125WB in their current line-up (steep feeling too) - Also Ben, just watching you skate you can tell you are more comfortable on that setup, it's in your body language.

[@chasegan]

Firetruck you're skating good ben. Those flip-in nose manuals are so stylish. Front crooks too.

[@Kidxbenji]

Ben always has the best reviews💜🔥

[@B_Chanslor]

This is a great video. I too, have begun to learn the importance of wheelbase; I never knew how crucial this was for me, until I got on a board whose WB was 14.5. It felt like trying to skate an ironing board, it felt like it took forever to get the nose in the air after popping the tail. I was thinking it was width that mattered the whole time, I could skate an 8 to an 8.5 with the same WB as long as it was 14.2 or less. And my favorite board thus far, since getting back into skating in 2014 has been an Anti Hero, Chris Pfanner, 8.3 width and 14.2 WB. Perfect in every way.

[@ericb.5412]

Love your board reviews! Keep em coming and tell us more!!! Like you give the complete run down of the board it self and the 1-4 press thing I was not aware of and iv been skating for almost 20 years now. I just started getting into wheel shape board width and concave and correctly sized trucks. Then you even give detailed feelings when doing a trick or this board is better for this this and that it would suck for this that or this. Iv learned a lot from your skateboard reviews keep up the amazing work🤘🏻

[@GT1981IL]

Back on the board after long 12 years and now have anti hero 8.06 daan board and grimple stix 8.28, i never had them all those years ago but like you are saying perfect shape! Slowly all the tricks coming back too

[@No1reallydies]

I came back last year to skating from 5 years of no skating and after a year all my tricks came back , keep it going homie

[@miguelg927]

That flat ground sesh early in the video was sick.

[@dan-iw3bv]

the bobby puleo look back, starring down the ledge $$$$$$

[@xXtransfunctionXx]

I’m on an 8.375 Polar & love it,super good concave with a big nose and tail. I prefer short decks as well so the wheelbase is my only complaint.

[@StandbyCymbalist]

man, your flow was definitely more aesthetically pleasing on this deck!

[@elijahmiller6187]

Shiit that switch heel thooo

[@juanshady7949]

Sheesh crazy yo...Goldy locks deck found💯 ben my friend this is why I'm a subscriber since day 1... content on point and never disappoints💪💪

[@madmyers8356]

Dang Ben you’re improving! Always like watching u skate man

[@BurningKnieClub]

18.000 subs Congrats!!!

[@dan-iw3bv]

that sw heel was glorious Ben!

[@saturdaymorning329]

The pop sounds so crisp.

[@ashton35]

It's good to hear you've enjoyed your setup. I'm about to try a 8.5 x 32, 14.25 wb shop deck on indy 169's and slightly used bones 53's. If this doesn't improve my confidence on curbs and short ledges, nothing will. It would be neat to see you using a 8.5+ for some big dirty flat bar action and bs 5o's at your old "the ledge" spot

[@ashton35]

Plans changed on the setup. Currently on a 8.25x32 14.5 wb with Ace 44's. stock indy top bushing, ace bottom bushing

[@ashton35]

56 101 mini cubic oj's make it rock

[@satoshioyama]

Please test Chris Joslin deck 8.185 or 8.25 by Plan B. I really like the shape of his decks. You might like it too...

[@abexzile]

that heelflip at 2:39 was masterful

[@mushlove6933]

Yes! Ive been only skating anti hero’s, so far i like them more than any other brands.

[@boogie647]

man i feel like you had some crazy pop in this video 🙌 i've got a real full, "1" and I think the kicks are too steep for me. I'd love to try a 4.

[@r3vrt]

Ben.. I pretty much have this same set up but on a 8.38 with 8.14 wheelbase, and 8.25 cast hollow ventures (they’re 53mm high so I put 1/8 real 3ply risers to put them at about 55mm),, I also put a few washers inside the wheel axle to make up for the slightly wider deck. The last thing to pinpoint is what kicks I prefer; I’m thinking mellower due to truck height/wheel size.. I like to start with 54mms and wear down to 53-52 for perfect feel since the 54s have a wider contact patch this is for park general ripping

[@Luke2231_]

14.25 with Thunders work great for me. I've had Indys on before and my treflips had basicly no pop anymore. Thanks to your wheelbase videos i've fixed it.

[@ebanizalex]

There are some 8.38ths board sizes with a 14.125 wheelbase. FA/hockey has them. Chocolate had a shape for Elijah Berele. AWS 8.5 also has a 14.125. You might note this also my preferred wheelbase, but I don’t think the shapes are like dlx boards. Oh and I think blood wizard hat a 8.25 that’s 14.125. I think, but I might be wrong, they use bbs/gen woood.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Dang bro that heel flip was beastly at 2:39 ...Man I wish I could still get that level of boom😁

[@patrickreed4797]

I got Frank Gerwer's og grimple release which is the same deck and it's hands down my favorite board :) they truly are a gem.

[@Stigness23]

I picked up the same antihero shape this week, a Beres, cant wait to try it out!

[@konthoofd4]

damn i love how you fixed that ledge

[@mikaellofgren7]

Your reviews is awesome thank you so much, keep them coming!! :)

[@LackOfCreativiT]

I'm glad you finally found it Ben!

[@Nootlest]

Stylistic burp placement. Love it

[@bennnbennn7737]

The switch heel and tre at 2:40 were so good

[@iamhanssolo]

I literally yelled patch at my computer the same time you did lmao

[@XIIVXVII]

Greatest company, Hail Cardiel

[@seancrutcher525]

The gnarliest team of them all in my useless opinion

[@wagonburnerturner369]

skating 8.5 jalopi/anti hero and it is hands down the best board i have ever ridden

[@gabantromen]

The Eric Koston, Numbers (Edition 5) series is 8.25 wide, 31.75 long with a wheelbase of 14.125.. Medium concave.. Haven't ride them, still on my Wknd & Real deck

[@vinnyplace1269]

The ledge built here looks so precise I'd like to build one of these at my local park too.

[@robleymcdonnell]

That lengthxWB is pretty standard with the FA 8.25

[@robleymcdonnell]

To reply to myself, also the Polar 8.25

[@chrisXjosi]

I would love to see a review of ZERO, PRIME HERITAGE, DESTRUCTO, FURY TRUCKS, PIG Wheels, Sliding with rails. Thank you soo much for your reviews. Your reviews are the best.

[@jrod78415]

I just barely noticed that you twitch your head everyone time land a trick. I notice I point one finger when I do any tricks thought I was the only with quirks. You have badass style real clean. Dope.

[@dial3]

Certified review champ!!!

[@Lazy_Prophet]

Thanks for the video Ben, I want to get an Antihero deck but having a hard time finding one I like with the dimensions I'm looking for. Can't find 14.25 wheel base, only 14 or 14.5.

[@ThirstyCarL]

That Tailslide frontside flip out was soooo sick. There are no good tutorials on flipping out if tricks. Help me oit bro;)

[@HarryRees]

Duuuude! I've been looking for this shape for so long since this video came out, it's so rare. But Mason Silva's new Oval board for REAL S/S 2020 (the yellow Gonz art one) is near enough the same dimensions. It just stocked at my local, bought it so fast as soon as I read the description and saw 8.28x14.12x31.7! Soooo hyped to try it. Just thought I'd let you know in case you were after another one.

[@fernandoreyes680]

Can you please do a tutorial on fixing concrete ledges?

[@sunny.g5070]

Can you do a ' Tensor mag light' truck review. Please?? 😄

[@justinsettle_]

I would actually like to see that as well. After roger was talking good about them on nine club, it had me interested as much as I love indys

[@celzolsen8988]

@Sunny Groves where is your pic from?

[@davidostermunchner396]

Literally what i was thinking😂

[@sunny.g5070]

@@justinsettle_ same, I use to only skate Indy's. But there is a lot of controversy about them.

[@sunny.g5070]

@@celzolsen8988 what do you mean?

[@toddt.]

"I may be old , but I still get hot"

[@thesigmaworkshop]

Dat tailslide fs flip out tho 💯

[@MrHippi89]

I like your reviews :) Would be nice, if you could do a BAKER review. I think my next board will be one :-) Best regardes from Germany :)

[@landonkane1795]

“I don’t know things about stuff.” Ben degros as he proceeds to give the most informative skate review

[@leddecay9943]

thanks for working the ledge, Ben im riding a Ben Raemer's rn hey Ben ben

[@rebrabnhoj6662]

Wow never heard of anti hero but i might look into these boards

[@Dyleet]

Nice video. I just wanna see you skate this board again!

[@Yoinkshmoink]

Dude you were killing it keep em comin🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@happyskating2000]

Car-di-el. Three syllables. Cant disrespect a legend like that.

[@mushlove6933]

This is basically my ideal setup too. Except i prefer a little more flat concave. 8.38-8.5 is perfect

[@df238]

I prefer a shorter deck and wheelbase too, its made a big difference for me.

[@joeblack363]

Awesome video bro, keep it up!

[@Shamrockjason]

All hail Cardiel

[@cameronhaynes633]

I literally just start skating my 8.28 anti hero (grimple stix) had these Krux 8.25 trucks on but gonna try my Indy 159 hollows on it the turn is just better

[@spaghettitoes3167]

Such an under rated channel

[@ayesacc]

All hail cardiel 👊😎

[@bensonwishart3678]

Ben is the old dude at the skatepark I aspire to be, [not that you are old] but as fare as skateparks go.

[@SeanEnuks]

Anti hero are my fav next to Baker & Deathwish, Im keen to try a Hockey or F.A board also

[@OutlandishMojo]

LOVE FA. They have these decks with monster noses that make busting huge ollies / flip tricks easy as hell. Very directional but man, really recommend. Ben reviewed one like that and had mixed feelings about the big nose, worth a watch.

[@bendegros]

@@OutlandishMojo yah. I think they are fun but wouldn't skate them consistently. My pop goes up and I can do tricks kinda sweet with those big noses but my consistency goes way down which is super frustrating. I also think the tails are a hair too short and mellow.

[@SeanEnuks]

@@OutlandishMojo Deffinantly keen to try one out although F.A/Hockey boards for about $129-$150 down here in Australia

[@camboyd5219]

I would love to see your thoughts on a doom sayers deck!

[@churretas1]

I love antihero decks And I had a Cardiel deck that I use to love Just here in Mexico are hard to get it and expecive But I'm agree with you.

[@elijahmiller6187]

Off gate I love that shape man

[@jeremymoorer1611]

When it gets springy, set it up for carving.🔥

[@matthewhiner4318]

nothing like a slice of meat lovers after a good day Thanks Ben.

[@milessample]

How do you only have 17k? Your reviews are god level

[@bendegros]

Because there is not a big market for skateboard reviews.

[@milessample]

Ben Degros well I will continue to watch good work my man :)

[@DarmokAtTanagra]

LOL @ the Anti-Ben review at 8:15.."This board's SWEET and if you don't like it...whatEVER!"

[@DarmokAtTanagra]

OMG I watched Larry Enticer what a star thank u

[@devonteayala]

Tensor mag light review?

[@yaboi6387]

Killing it!! Would love to hear what you think of Polar or Baker decks

[@yaboi6387]

Wouldn’t expect you to love a baker because they’re so mellow, but Polar decks are super interesting shape-wise

[@happyskating2000]

watching this getting hyped to go skate

[@kylersosa3934]

Anyone know of any other short decks like this?

[@minutes2midnite]

Landed my first heelflip on one of these decks (BA’s pro model from awhile back). Wheelbase is a little too short for me now though lol.

[@joshuarivas4471]

Significant increase in pop with this shape