Are FA SKATEBOARDS THE BEST or just DIFFERENT?!!!!

[@Cashcrop91]

Even though you have the best reviews, I'm always more impressed by your skating. This content is a goldmine.

[@adedayo6725]

Best reviews on KZbin. Not generic, straight to the point and sick skating

[@tourpartour332]

But the Powell Peralta Pro Andy Anderson Heron Flight® is the best skateboard ever made.

[@edsanchez9027]

FACTS, the absolute best

[@soydave1988]

My FA board was one of, if not my favorite setup I've ever ridden. They really are great boards. My pop felt so on point

[@MrFlashwall]

Im liking how you begin your videos with yiur hypothesis and end with a conclusion.

[@idontknowjalen8859]

Mara Santo Domingo just like school, I think he payed attention

[@driedmango1914]

SCIENCE

[@johnm3946]

FA should send you some free decks cause this video just increased their sales.

[@acghoul6907]

John M no it didn’t.

[@johnm3946]

@@acghoul6907 I want to noseblunt slide.

[@ethandemille2585]

Elijah Luna I can say it definitely did because I’m gonna buy one now lol

[@tonymontana2718]

Yes

[@dannyhearn5378]

@@ethandemille2585 yeah i want one too

[@marshalljohn1175]

Ah I see what you did there! 😂 At 3:38 "I decided to celebrate with a blunt.......... slide party". T'was dope Ben!

[@DunderHead.5000]

That joke was dope.

[@kierandyer-LeavingAtDawn]

Today I went skating for the first time in over two months. I’m 16 I’ve just had exam season and decided to focus on my exams. I kept in mind I hadn’t skated in over two months so didn’t push myself. If I was trying a switch 180 and it wasn’t working I’d just do some regular front 180s and switch ollies then tried again. When I’ve been skating earlier this year I would always get angry and frustrated and would throw my board literally every time I went out to skate. Today I felt magic I felt when I was skating two years ago when I was past the beginner stage and was actually learning new tricks. To put a long story short I haven’t been as happy as I am right now for a very, very long time. Skateboarding is magic and you can’t believe it till you feel it. I remembered why I tell people I’ll never stop skating ever.

[@Quesly1]

how much did you have to hold back from calling the review "are they actually fucking awesome or just different?"

[@bendegros]

I did edit something out:)

[@lusitinho8761]

Huge thanks Ben. I'm pretty new to skating (less than a year in) and glad to see FA getting some love on your channel. I've got an FA Sage 8.25 deck on 139 Stage XI's after trying a few different setups and wanted some context on the nose shape/ steepness before I hopefully progress enough to start using it more. Love this deck though-- the shape and concave is great, and I've just started landing my ollies while moving consistently on this as well. As I get better with ollies, the pop I get with this deck versus longer, more mellow tails is amazing. Thanks for your vid on the secret to ollies too as well. Practise/ experience is really the way. Appreciate the channel, it has really been a tremendous help to me and so many others I'm sure.

[@Weaverbeats]

I think you gave me the courage to try noseblunts, thank you sir love your reviews as always.

[@exp0beats]

o shit wasnt expectin to see u here lmaooo

[@captainplanet1260]

36yr old skater here, started back skating last year after 12yrs off the board, ben your vids are excellent, thoroughly informative and motivational, I'm about to buy a FA deck so as always the best advice=your vids.

[@guyfromthatthing1017]

I'm 40. Gone through two FA decks. Use the right trucks with your setup. Indy 144's on 8.25 feels great, and just got accustomed to Venture Hi 5.2 on 8.18 (but that setup actually made the nose feel heavier until I got the pop down--which in the meantime has you sort of looking like a beginner).

[@frankpomiecko3323]

I had no idea you skated! I always watch your drywall and construction videos. Hell ya man!

[@pi55drunx]

Grip tape comparison would be cool. Also OJ wheels review. Thanks

[@lamebird9241]

super juice feels amazing. a little impractical for trick skating for me. but god theyre awesome when bombing hills and cruising

[@jgrullon32]

Mob are super good. I dont know about other grip tape. But I do know mob lasts longer.

[@realtonestar4342]

Ben, you've got so many tricks under your belt. Also, i'll never tire of watching you biff tre flips. LOL

[@nicolascal759]

3 flips = random skater

[@samuelnolanmail]

Quasi has a similar shape with a slightly bigger tail. Interesting that Quasi & FA are both old Alien workshop crew also. Loving the reviews!

[@larrysgonefishing]

Hammy i’ve been saying the same thing for months!

[@777dom5]

so does does wknd. I skated an 8.5 wknd and i just got a 8.5 quasi and i'm very sure they're the exact same deck

[@larrysgonefishing]

dom yeah they all use ps stix

[@777dom5]

@@larrysgonefishing oh i didnt realize hehe

[@skankwave]

Slightly smaller I think, felt like shit compared to FA

[@erniefematt3328]

Your videos and reviews are unique they dont feel like your topical KZbin video super good keep up the good work

[@bett431]

I d like to see a Creature, Santa Cruz or Zero deck review.

[@tommorello8628]

Ben already made a santa cruz review. Go check it out 😝

[@jj-pm7wm]

Are santa cruz good?

[@jj-pm7wm]

@hobbit lad yo aight bet thanks

[@aidannelson214]

how dare y ok u come at creature like that

[@soydave1988]

@hobbit lad yo yeah I wasn't a huge fan of the Creature board I had. I ended up just giving the deck to a friend cause I didn't really like it

[@haydendogtraining238]

Your a great skater man give me hope at 30 years old to relearn my old tricks

[@watchcitydog]

Good old fashioned a-symmetrical like the early 90s Blind decks. Like Paul Schmitt said on his 9 club interview "If you had a pocket knife with two blades, would you want them the same or different." Once again Ben great video.

[@SeanEnuks]

I’m riding a Hockey right now, I love the concave, it did take a while to get used to the massive nose

[@calcook8371]

I’m thinking of getting one what’s it like for nose slides and nollies

[@soydave1988]

@@calcook8371 they're good for nose slides for sure

[@AlfieFenton]

Wknd boards have the same sorta nose as well

[@soydave1988]

@@AlfieFenton exactly, they're the exact same shapes as FA. I've skated FA, Hockey, and WKND boards in the past couple of years and they were all the exact same shape and concave

[@4lienw0rkshop]

Alfie Fenton what dont wknd copy off fa tbf

[@sethnicholls7861]

I just bought an 8.5 and it has the craziest concave I've seen since adrenaline skateboards were around. Actually feels like a blend of my old Capital Ricky O, and my old Adrenaline Chris Senn deck from the early 2000's. Man Adrenaline had such steep concave, actually hard to get used to tbh. But w the Capital shape influx in this Hockey it's sick, and the pop is SNAPPY!

[@joebotz1243]

I like Square noses you should try a welcome deck like the sledgehammer

[@joserosa1107]

I saw what you did there with the "blunt party". Congratulations to the Raptors!

[@zblackburnnn352]

Can you make a vid on welcome skateboards? I’d like to hear your opinion on their sizes and shapes!

[@_Jad0n]

I was about to comment the same thing! I'd love to see what Ben has to say about them, because I've been skating a couple of them every now and then

[@CosmicHarmony78]

A review of the Dark Lord shape, Sledgehammer shape, or Nora’s board would be sweet.

[@zblackburnnn352]

I just recently set up Nora’s model and I’m loving how it skates

[@chrisu-_-]

Skating a townley 8,5 enera. So much fun to mess around with and so satisfying to look down and not see a regular popsicle like every other board i've had

[@gio-mz3ty]

Chriisan townleys shape is called enera

[@JimmyRiverahootisB]

Just ordered the FA 1984 deck, been looking at these shapes for a second now

[@davidsisson9173]

Jimmy Rivera same I have it set up just skating my habitat board rn

[@yahbella----23]

Damn Ben you a monster! Sick killer skating man, I love your smiths and kooks reminds me of koston and Dan

[@axelace1906]

i've been skating fa decks for a while and I can tell you everything is good besides the fact that fa decks pop gets ruined in like a week

[@smevan2428]

I just bought my first board and it's an FA, wtf is a "pop" lol

[@lak5634]

@@smevan2428 I don’t know if you still need it but the pop is the motion where you slam the tail/nose on the ground, when a boards loses its pop it means that it doesn’t bounce as high or as good as before

[@alanng4666]

I love FA/Hockey boards because they seem to be the most consistent. The shape and concave are almost always the same. I haven't rode any other board company for like 2 years.

[@willferreira9330]

alan ng I just bought one I hope I like it 🤞

[@TaylorPhase]

Got a squared nose and tail on my baker b2 deck. I hate it. I’m switching back to normal shape

[@ricerrr9627]

PhaseSkater is it that bad?

[@TaylorPhase]

ricerrr ツ yeah. I’m uploading a review on it later today actually. It’s not for my style of skating. I prefer flip tricks and manual tricks. The wide squared nose and tail are great for riding transition or doing noseslides and tailslides, but that’s about it. Depends on your riding style.

[@ricerrr9627]

PhaseSkater so is it harder to do flip tricks?

[@TaylorPhase]

ricerrr ツ yes. Especially ones that rotate like 360 flips. Kickflips are clunkier and you have to relearn and adjust how you flick or else they will turn into 90 flips or sometimes catch your foot. Squared nose and tail definitely aren’t for skaters who like to do flip tricks or get technical

[@Lolyouremad69]

I learned kickflips ima FA board and tre flips, it’s all about preference honestly

[@shookmusic]

Thanks have been enjoying your videos a lot! It would be great to see a video about the difference between smal tails vs bigger ones, and wider decks vs. narrower! thanks!

[@bronzewand]

There's no such thing as better or worse when it comes to skateboard shapes. It's only what you prefer

[@zureai]

Sooo what you’re essentially saying is that there are better and worse skateboard shapes since it’s all subjective

[@gapi1089]

Been skating louie Lopez new pro model, best shape ever!

[@SexyEmoBoy69420]

which color did u get?

[@jackminehard]

Shape of FA Is sus boi

[@fatkev8882]

I had a Louie too great board but it snapped

[@johnwpeters]

Something worth noting about big noses is I feel they have a longer functional lifespan because as the side edges of the nose get bashed and worn down, the radius tapers and by the time you get super razor tail, the shape would resemble something like a more standard popsicle shape.

[@thebayharborbutcher9115]

Not really because the tails are super mellow to begin with

[@joshuacrane2397]

Any tips on time management and juggling the job, the wife and kids, and trying to still skate as much as possible? I feel the older I'm getting the more I want to skate but the time isn't there, adulting sucks.

[@bendegros]

Good question:)

[@kooskoos8181]

I absolutely love simple parks like that! I hate when there is a huge plaza with no normal rails or ledges just kinked, curved, down stairs etc only. I have encountered it way too many times. Good video thanks!

[@bendegros]

:)

[@corylynn8390]

Good reviews man keep up the good work! fun videos.👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@justinvandegeuchte7984]

this review became the perfect noseblunt tutorial. perfect like all the other content

[@zackeryyy]

Sure I have a question! Do you like current skate shoes better or did you prefer the chunkier ones from back in the day? like the osiris d3, etc.

[@Swakksmdnwkakbdbcbxbjaja]

old ones

[@zackeryyy]

@@Swakksmdnwkakbdbcbxbjaja I was really into Fallens back in like 2005. Also Adio made some of the best shoes.

[@hotelaux4432]

Fallen is back fret no more

[@Wtfplsstfu]

Been wearing Osiris high tops for over a decade now. Won’t wear anything else. The d3s are ugly as fuck but we’re quite practical, especially when you’re first learning to skate like I was

[@viciousKev]

The old globes were good. Nike sb zoom team edition was the all time best skate shoe for me

[@Dogbrainsyndrome]

I tried going back but I can’t turn back from a 8.5 FA board. Love the wide nose

[@bungus3335]

I've always felt FA has such a genuine approach to skateboarding. They don't necessarily choose "the best" skaters, but their favorites (which are honestly the best imho). I genuinely feel they aren't in it for profit, but really for their enjoyment. For that motive, I would honestly skate a shape I disliked , just to support them. Ironically, I love their shapes... and think their skaters are the best.

[@J.G.Wentworth69420]

Wow.....

[@bermado808]

​@@J.G.Wentworth69420yeah, that aged...well. Atleast i hope FA takes a turn for the better with Caples and Jake now on the team

[@boysetsfire131313]

Buying an FA deck based purely on this video. Thanks for the rad reviews

[@xylezentry4568]

Welcome has that kind style. I like the way they feel too. Baker is a great board to ride. Bird house is great. I need a new board.

[@seanarmstrong7767]

I like the look of the shape... Reminds me of an Illuminati deck I had in like 97 maybe.

[@luisquintero7473]

TRY A WKND BOARD, they also have a big nose and personally my favorite deck I’ve ridden so far

[@soydave1988]

Yeah my WKND 8.5 was a great board, skated it a lot last summer

[@zaboomafooify]

I just got one of those bad boys

[@BrendanBFree]

I ride FA and WKND for their shorter wheelbase on a wider board. I have a theory that the square nose and tail makes your flip tricks super accurate, less curve for the board to turn, like if you were to pop a kickflip in the scooping position

[@BrendanBFree]

I came up with an idea with blunts that fakie front blunt would be easier, didnt wax and ate shit on the first try after getting in near perfect half cab into position. Couldnt even do a halfcab after due to fear. I'll give it another try soon.

[@SucculentDoorbell]

I've heard that the newly designed Tensor Maglite ATG trucks are better than every other truck out there including Indys. The dude's review on YT said they even turn better, and his Maglites were hella grinded in all forms. Review please???

[@guyfromthatthing1017]

Guy, you know the answer, "it's really personal preference, yada yada." But I'll tell ya, hell yes they are. Indy Forged Titaniums now replaced w Maglite ATG truck (don't care if Maglite "extends" the board wheelbase a bit--you'll waste a little energy adjusting to the new pop timing but you'll waste WAAAAY less energy doing so). I also rode the Maglite Lo's. Got used to those on everything but I had to workaround the kingpin that wasn't 5mm lower like the new ATG. The lo's were still a great truck, but if you're heavier / ride those big tires / or want tight trucks I had to circumvent the Maglight lo bushings with another solution which actually worked well (for those >= 200 lbs): hard longboard barrel bushing on roadside; smaller bones conical bushing on boardside. Made the turning to the guys riding Thunder Hollow Lights have no complaints about how the deck handled (and these trucks were lo's mind you). It'll be a while before you hear any Indy guy say the Tensor Maglight ATG's turn better. Dude, they do.

[@SucculentDoorbell]

@@guyfromthatthing1017 Interesting dude. Sounds like the Maglites are a more precise and well rounded Thunder then huh?

[@juanshady7949]

To be honest I think it's just different Great video Ben... I like how you explain what this board shape does...makes me wanna skate that type of board with a different mindstate/perspective 💪

[@lowek7773]

Quasi has nice similar squared kind of shapes , they're beautiful lol

[@dustinstoner6195]

I survived

[@tweekedmobb1789]

gx1000 are the same

[@soydave1988]

@@tweekedmobb1789 fuck yeah I was thinking about buying a gx1000 board at some point

[@dan-iw3bv]

nice skating, looks like an oj elites wheel review is coming, maybe. been eyeing some 54mm hardlines.

[@soydave1988]

I'm curious how they perform, I've yet to see anyone actually review them properly

[@Bad_Goods]

You should try out a deck from welcome, they have some interesting shapes that still ride pretty normal. I got one of their amulet board shapes and i think i like it better than regular decks for doing ollies up and down stuff.

[@thinkforyourself5672]

I think you'd really enjoy a WKND deck. They're very similar if not the same shape as an FA. I've been skating all WKND decks lately. I went stupid and bought like 6 at once lol

[@GasGotti]

The Donovan “long trip/eyes without a face” board is the best feeling board on my feet, that I’ve ever experienced. Thing is… I haven’t gotten too technical with it because I have like 4 different setups. It seems to flip a little slow, but when I’m feeling it… that board feels like having some Jordan 13s on then they first came out hahaha.

[@mikemattallica]

I've never had a FA or Quasi, but have been skating Deluxe boards (Anti-Hero, Real, Krooked) for a while. You might like one of their Full-Shape boards. Deluxe boards got a shit-ton of pop.

[@bendegros]

I love the DLX full shapes even more than these.

[@reece1713]

are dlx boards light? or heavier

[@lonoreturns]

Can't remember if you have, but try the Deawon wobbly truck, and give us your views.

[@MongoPlant]

Only personal preference, man. Btw Daewon keep only front truck THAT lose. You must check Matt Rodriguez. Also, you can check this article www.jenkemmag.com/home/2017/01/18/the-pro-skaters-guide-to-loose-trucks/ And in my opinion it's all working best with trucks like ace, thunder and mb indy. That gives you opportunity to get carving down. With generating speed, i mean. P.S. Sorry for my pretty dumb english.

[@tweekedmobb1789]

venture lo’s are really good when they are loose enough to wobble. i like to take out the top washer & put in independent extra soft bushings

[@MongoPlant]

@@tweekedmobb1789 I'm personally using ace with both bushings cutted to 3/4 of their size. It's working good for me. Also i use two sets of 1/4 indy riser pads.(cuz 1/2 riser pads by PIG slide a little and I need to take it back every session) So I almost don't have any wheelbites with 55mm wheels.

[@tweekedmobb1789]

Jerk Circle i just got some 03 ace lo’s. theyre pretty good but not wobbly enough. how did you cut the bushings? i like to use 1/8 slightly soft risers like vision or lucky or indy. not to prevent wheelbite, but it makes the deck last way longer. no more pressure cracks. i actually like getting wheelbite, good way to slow down with carving when bombing hills. plus id need even bigger risers than you with my 57 radial spitfires

[@MongoPlant]

@@tweekedmobb1789 I use regular 44 ace. Didn't use lo but think they have to be less wobbly. I use razorblade, they soft enoug to cut them this way. But back then i had only orange indy bushings(90a i think) and it forces me to use hacksaw. Like did I wrote I using them for prevent wheelbites. Also they work good for turning. They give me some space beetven deck and wheel. So i can lean even more. For the example I'm pretty sure i can draw a circle with diameter almost like manhole. Oh, that's sick! I unfortunately have no enough experience with hill bombs. All what I got not really steep hills with pretty raw asphalt that fels like a peanuts. And now for reasons i don't know I'm pretty scared to try. I hope someday I will progress in this direction.

[@PabloPazosGutierrez]

Really like the shape, I think it's more stable on the pop

[@eldridgeisswagtv]

agreed. with other boards/ traditional shape, I sometimes “miss my pop” or i will ollie and the board does not catch my front foot. FA and hockey boards have always been completely perfect for me. the best

[@rilili]

that switch frontside flip was so clean

[@sk8bob677]

im always so jealous of your flat ground, so on point

[@WolfWould]

Anybody remember that James Kelch board that had a huge nose 20 years ago? I had that board handed down that my pal rode. We had allot of fun on that board.

[@SDXStudio]

dude your crooks are soooo amazing.

[@ssJonson1]

Are you Canadian what a perfect video great skating and cool simple park

[@TaylorPhase]

Yeah he’s in Vancouver

[@Dboy510]

Love your videos man. So informative. Just started doing skate product reviews w/ skating on my channel. I’d say mine are halfway decent- how do you get people to actually view the content? Lol.

[@coconutlarry]

New subscriber here, your videos are super helpful. Please make a video with a 8.75 deck with 169 independents

[@JVILL4]

Bout to skate an FA Lopez 8.25 board

[@AndyTorres00]

How is it?

[@KillSanchezVol.1]

You could probably do all of your tricks with one of those massive SC Winkowski, Madness Bust R7 or Welcome Golem decks, because your level is highly impressive. Now, this is a challenge for you. The big deck challenge.

[@dkzemp]

How can you find out which FA boards are pressed where? Mine weighs slightly over 1350g and it does feel a little heavy, so I assume its ps pressed.

[@airtonsoares2664]

Your skating looks super natural with this setup

[@shaunbang]

The way the tail is mellower than the nose reminds me of the OG alien workshop and habitat boards. I haven’t skated AWS or Habitat since I was in highschool so idk if it’s the same but I definitely remember the AWS and Habitat boards always have steeper noses and mellow tails while the brands I skated typically had similar steepness from nose to tail. I also remember AWS/Habitat boards feeling thicker than boards used which I typically stuck with Flip or Chocolate boards. I know different skaters have their own shape but I definitely remember that about AWS/Habitat which makes sense why FA has the same deal since Dill and AVE both rode that type of steeper nose board for decades. I also remember Flip boards being super similar to Baker boards in that they has mellower nose and tails, thinner than AWS/Habitat and more similar nose and tail shape like a traditional popsicle being all symmetrical. Then I remember Girl or Chocolate boards for a certain pro having a round nose but super sharp pointy tail which I wanna say it was Marc Johnson’s boards but don’t quote me on that. Also the same goes for Element but I felt like all Element boards had the super sharp tail shape with a rounded nose but idk man Element just never won me over. Their boards felt weak and even with gimmicks like the carbon fiber core it would break just as if not easier than normal boards. Do you guys recall any other brands that have specific shapes and styles?

[@toedragon8755]

Hey Ben, I’m wondering about your board rotation. How often do you witch between different boards and trucks? I tend to agree with all your opinions but the idea of switching boards and trucks so frequently is crazy to me. Is it because you match the wheelbase of the board with the trucks that you are able to switch between brands easier?

[@gepettowins]

half of that manny pad being painted like a road was tripping me out. nice review!

[@faunaflage]

Great to see some footage from out in the streets, too (Terry Fox Memorial?) to shake it up a bit.

[@bendegros]

I will start getting to more street spots soon.

[@Supplayers]

My friend got me into the big nose board shape, been skating them since & never went back to a small nose...

[@scottelectronic]

What park is that with the ledge followed by the quarter? I ask because I noticed you’re in Vancouver in one of the clips. Haven’t skated in years. Might pick up a complete here soon tho.

[@duckfat9]

Summer part pls

[@bradpitt4815]

The different shaped nose doesn't really bother me much or make much of a difference. What I absolutely hate is a deck that has a smaller tail and a big nose. The tail and nose should be symmetrical!

[@ndsrocks1]

But how do you get a level 5 finish on your board?!? Also, lets see your stilts on a board please.. Respect!, from another life long side slipper/construction guy

[@AFDK80HD]

THANK YOU for addressing the weight issue! I always thought i was the only one that noticed how some decks just felt 'crispier' where others felt heavier even though theyd have the same measurements/brand etc. So is it the actual process or the materials when it comes to the pressing and how it affects weight of the deck?

[@reece1713]

what fa decks are on the lighter side?

[@collintehrani6467]

deciding what deck i want to get since mine just got stolen might get an fa deck now

[@SpaceWhalesSC2]

Is the ledge at 4:30 in Vancouver?

[@Sam-wx2xz]

SpaceWhalesSC2 yes it is the thompson skatepark in richmond

[@aLuthier]

I rode for atm back in 2000 and the nose on those boards was identical to that. I liked them cause the nollie/switch pop was massive, other than that i just traded them for shop boards from the local shop i rode for.

[@bendegros]

I had an atm in around 97 and yes, it had a huge nose!

[@silentlyfloating121]

ive been skating everday for about 10 years and FA has been the only thing ive been riding for a min and when i skate switch i skate my nose and it feels so crisp

[@eVerProductions1]

What’s your favorite truck and wheel setup currently

[@yoyoz333]

can you do a technical step by step breakdown of how to do blunt slides?

[@jeffwalker5847]

do you ever seen spencer at that terry fox manny pad?

[@gustavocruz674]

I was watching an old video where u talk about how skateboards are pressed in Mexico..by chance do you have that companies info. Like what city and company name? Thank you. Very informative videos keep it up.

[@bendegros]

Bareback/generator or ps stix

[@dancliffton2596]

it would be cool too see you do a review on a shaped board id love too here what you think about how it is too ride compared too what you normally like

[@LeFeren4Life]

have you ever tried a wknd board? What do you think of their shapes, they have some of my favorites

[@soydave1988]

I skated a WKND deck and it was really good, they basically took the FA/Hockey/Quasi shape

[@bendegros]

Not yet.

[@LeFeren4Life]

Ben Degros I personally prefer their shape over the fa shapes , i’ve tried em both and my tres just seem to get a better scoop on the wknd shape

[@LeFeren4Life]

Ben Degros you definitely try one, I highly recommend, it’s the same manufacturer !

[@LeFeren4Life]

soydave1988 I’ve had a couple of quasi boards and i loved em

[@daryldooey8617]

excellent video ben, ( and you rip too. good stuff sir) . interesting … im over 30 now and as the years go on I have moved from (lol)7.5 chocolate Stevie Williams boards to 8.15 anything really but I always fuck about with the shape these days but for some reason i stick to tapered tails. i think you just helped me move away from that ( i always thought maybe its better for 3 shoves and tre flips but maybe not

[@OutlandishMojo]

Hey Ben, got some barely used Tensor ATG's (their redesign) I'm willing to mail you for review. Would love to hear your thoughts on them. I personally think they're a big improvement over their previous non-turny models. Still prefer Indy or Thunder though. You got a PO box?

[@_Maxten]

this sounds like the deck for me. i like a shorter wheelbase, square noses seem more stable to me, and mellower tail than nose is perfect because i always get ghost pop. might have to try one. only thing missing for it to be perfect is those scoopy wings

[@patrickferonti2218]

At 3:44 you were literally sliding on top of the box 😂 how did you pull that off?

[@bendegros]

Speed

[@2spooky4thee94]

Like the new camera angles bro

[@steveguminy8792]

How do you get over the fear of slamming. I am 44 and just started skating again after about 20 years. I had a bad ankle injury and it's hard not to think about tweeking my ankle. Your progression is awesome.

[@tweekedmobb1789]

check out dr kyle brown on instagram. he has a lot of ankle strengthening exercises on his page(along with other stuff) that helped me a lot. i never roll my ankle anymore

[@matthewwilson3399]

I recently started skateboarding again after a four-year layoff, I feel really good and picked right back up where I left off with most tricks. But for some reason I completely lost my kickflips it used to be my go-to trick I had them wired, now they are turning 90 degrees

[@joemcbee]

Sounds like you are winding up your body and not keeping your shoulders in line with your board.

[@matthewwilson3399]

@@joemcbee that's what my friend told me as well, thanks for the input

[@thrashtronaut999]

I got a 8.3 that had a big nose like this one a few weeks back, I strongly feel like it’s just different

[@420visiont-_-]

I liked a shop deck from Genesis boarshop in Cali. Im pretty sure thats almost the same shape as the FA boards with a big kinda squared nose

[@phillong5035]

Jesus, you're the most Canadian sounding person ever

[@Daneh97]

There are a lot of board companies that make less narrowed nose and tail boards, with a mellower tail. You could check out some Flip boards, or a Libtech has that shape. Girl and Chocolate both have very similar shapes as well.

[@eze8024]

Have you tried the Baker B2 steep concave decks? Looks similar. I've been debating on trying them

[@tajbirch4459]

with the small tails on the FA decks would it be easier to ride it with thunder trucks instead of the independents

[@SkateboardingNow]

Great one Ben