What are STEEP KICK SKATEBOARDS good for?

[@sheaskateboarding]

I've been skating for 17/18 years, and after watching a handful of your videos, I feel like I have no real knowledge of skateboards. I always went for a deck that felt good and trucks that fit. Seems like I never really thought about deck steepness, wheels hardness, and wheels base. Very interesting stuff!

[@kenneththam2480]

Same, I used to think that a certain deck brand felt better than others and never paid attention to how trucks played a huge part in how a setup felt. We cycle through boards a lot faster than trucks and didn't have the time (or money) to experiment with wheelbases, kicks and lengths. I think Corey Duffel (ex Foundation pro) even said on his IG that he only just round to learning the differences in how trucks affect wheelbase; amazing since he's been a pro for a long time.

[@trey4857]

Kenneth Tham I tend to research a lot of specifications and details of anything that I start to get into and become quite the pedant, which has its disadvantages and advantages. One reason I like Ben’s videos. I’m still learning about wheelbases but I do know that a medium concave in one brand can be different than a medium in another, or even the same deck model can be slightly different than another of the same brand and model depending on how it’s manufactured. I assume you know now but that’s probably why you liked the feel of one brand over the other because even if they were categorized as having the same concave there could still be slight variations. What is it that you are saying about wheelbases affecting trucks?

[@dcfromthev]

Same! 23 years skating, and I have no idea what kind of board I prefer. I do know that I want a symmetrical deck, I want to be able to skate it both ways and not have dedicated front or back trucks. Planning to buy an Ishod twin tail deck as soon as I can find one!

[@AnneALias]

You're what we call a casual : )

[@datdood3]

1:16 Oscar nominee right there 🗣👏👏

[@kenneththam2480]

Giving best actor to Joaquin Phoenix? SMH Ben Degros got snubbed

[@rickross9829]

your kid keep adding vids to your playlist

[@AlastoreFrost]

There's a sick backside trick at the end of this video. Right about at 8:33

[@funkydankspliff]

It was a backside air

[@nicgg4264]

how could you do this to me

[@AdriStouse]

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[@dcfromthev]

@@funkydankspliff lol

[@prodigaljess]

Bro is his own heckler. Big love, Ben. Your channel has been an invaluable source of information and inspiration. Skate safely and skate long, my brother.

[@wallydupes5401]

Cool video Ben. Some skate company should hire you to help design decks and stuff like that, i think you would be great at it.

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

That'd be sick. I'd definitely support.

[@sinnombre5466]

maybe he could design his own company, considering his skill with tools 🤔

[@guyfromthatthing1017]

No way man. It sounds tantalizing but BD has decades of skating experience and is an honest independent third-party pundit who is astute about skate design and opinionated on personal preferences, but brings you in to the fold in a mostly product agnostic way-for you to become more clueful about what you’re skating on, what your preferences are, and ultimately how to make better decisions when you’re deciding what to skate. Most skate companies would hire and hide people like Ben in the back room while branding and marketing directors glad hand and plan their next thing.

[@shanes42]

You break things down in a way that nobody else does. Awesome man

[@ibsenrodriguez7296]

I skate steep kick decks with 14 inch wheelbases and Indy standards. When you first get on and try to warm up it feels impossible to pop but when you get the feel for it it's almost as you barely pop and the deck just springs you up into the air. Its really good and feels rewarding to skate a steep kick decked

[@johntomlin803]

Damn that’s so true, and I’ve never really realized it. I skate the same and it does take me a solid like 20 25 mins to warm up. Sometimes the first few pops are ghostly but my front foot seems to still catch the steep nose.

[@jesseonly1327]

Thanks, you and another KZbin got me skateboarding again and I'm 31. Keep up the good work.

[@ssonicdeafmonkey]

Nice, I'm 30 and just started again last summer.

[@blackbucciarati]

Jesse only Same. My daughter got into skating a little while ago and asked to go to the skatepark and teach her. So now I’m buying a board lol

[@Astral0muffiN]

I figured the steep kick would take some practice getting in to but I just got completely spent after a 1.5 hour flat session in the garage.. haven't been on a board for nearly 20 years. Feels good man!

[@putridsindog]

Hey there, a fellow old skater here. Who was the other KZbinr? Cheers!

[@freshprinceofcharlotte]

Im 29 just started again after 4 years .lets keep it up

[@scotttucker7904]

Thanks for helping inspire the oldos like me (35) to get back on their boards! You really rip, tons of progress since your early vids. What I really appreciate about your channel is how you examine the intricate details of skating, tweaking setups and breaking down how small variations to setup can affect your skating (that and your occasionally über-Canadianism). It's all super helpful. Shame KZbin didn't exist when we were kids!

[@oscarvelascotorres]

Man just found out of your channel a month ago personally think it’s awesome, Im a 40 year old skater and have a 10 year old skater kid so your videos are so relatable I love it , keep the videos coming, good job dude! Saludos! From Tijuana Mexico!

[@ethhack]

I'm surprised you're only at 20k subs. Seriously informative and quality videos, man. Love it!

[@AuntAlnico4]

It's because KZbin Algo prefers crappy Braille videos or scooter kids vs skater guy videos over concise informative great knowledge holding videos like Ben Draggos !!!!

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

I've started watching all your videos over again.

[@nepnuv]

I love steep decks for the pop. And they somewhat seem to not get razored down as quick

[@dumbwaller]

I used to love a steep deck between 8-8.25 but about four years ago. I tore the plantar fascia in my left foot and just as that healed, I tore the one in my right foot to the point of almost needing surgery. Once that one heeled, I couldn't ride a small, steep board anymore. I went to a Antihero 8.75 #3, with Indy 159's and 56mm. But at 42 and 20yre if drywall, I just happy to be able to skate again/still.

[@e-money.]

Congrats on 2 years!, Not only do I enjoy your skating and your in-depth reviews/info, you are straight up one of my favorite humans and I very much appreciate what you do. Keep up the good work, my man. Thank you for all the good content. Hope all is well!

[@christopherpetts6599]

Thanks Ben. From one mature skater to another(41). You explain things so much clearer than other youtubers.

[@anthonyskates9079]

Happy two years Ben!

[@SeanEnuks]

They're sick in my opinion for quicker snappier poppier skateboarding

[@strawberrywigz1658]

Not the quicker part, but i do agree with the others kinda..

[@arcvigaming8198]

Bought a deck with way steeper kicks and it was kicking my ass. But this video helped me a LOT! Thank you Ben!

[@nicholasnewman1720]

You make content that no one else makes it’s awesome keep doing it please

[@codyb3763]

steep kicks are the kinda boards i can ride now, with the 8.6 wide deck 159 highs and 54mm wheels it just feels easier to make the heavy ass board actually do what it needs to do

[@scottlandb6579]

Your set up is very similar but I seem to have a hard time finding steep decks that are wider than 8.5. I typically ride a 8.75 but so many of those boards are mellow and popping my ollies suffer. While getting into blunts, nose blunts, manuals, tail and nose slides etc are easier to pull off. But ollies seem so flat and half the time I’m scrape popping into a trick or to simply just Ollie up. Good stuff though.

[@PatchesOHoulihan-hi2tb]

​@@scottlandb6579You should try Hockey skateboards, they're really steep.

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

Congrats on 20k subscribers - well deserved+

[@Andriiie]

Great vid as usual Ben! Regards from Sweden :) In board setup I guess i’m still living in the early 2000 bc i’m still riding darkstar 7.75, Tensor Lows (maglights), 50mm bones wheels. Adds are bones yellow bushings and bronson raw bearings.

[@brettperry3737]

What are the low maglights like? They look good, and come in some sick colors, but they're a little pricey to take a shot in the dark on em.

[@krownedklown420klik9]

Now that's a setup, still skating a 7.5 like I did in 98, the 15 year layoff didn't help. Lmfao riding tensor alloys I think. New deck was an enjoi complete.

[@jaredlindsay5823]

Love your channel and the work you are putting out there. Very inspiring for this 36yr old from Texas!!

[@MrFreezook]

Freekin Expert analysis ! Thx for coming out with all the great advice. First time hearing the differences about flat or steep

[@pressureflipin1992]

Steep concave boards are good for everything especially a thin board with a deep concave which is hard to find these days. A-TEAM boards were great for this!

[@medievaltrap7285]

On god i was lucky to find one of the two baker boards at a skateshop in the next city being not just 8.0 but also steep concave

[@inspirationalaries]

great video Ben (as usual mate), it's funny watching you discuss this topic, as I started skating in 1988 and by 1989, steep kick tail boards were all the rage, as many skaters were keen to emulate the likes of Natas, Hensley, Gonz etc and were obsessed with 'pop' in order to land higher and bigger allies. I even specifically bought an H-Street Tony Magnusson mini board in '89 as it boasted one of the steepest tails, just for that purpose. That said, it's probably no coincidence that several of the free-style influenced tricks that are now part of mainstream street skating, were perfected by 1980's freestylers like Mullen and Wellender on boards that had next to no kick.

[@DarmokAtTanagra]

That's around when I started too. What made me "discover" steeper concave and I think steeper kicks was when a friend got a Toxic Skates deck. At the time, they seemed to have way more concave than the more popular companies. And suddenly he was like lightyears ahead of the rest of us. I mean, we were still just practicing sloppy kickflips, disatsers, method airs, standard stuff. And suddenly he was doing impossibles. Like, huge impossibles on flatground. In like 1988.

[@stephenbasu1548]

You have just accurately articulated my experience of riding my deck which has a steep tail. 🤟

[@dlipp859]

Love ur videos bro. U helped me get back into skating after ten years man. Keep it up

[@londys]

8.25 steep deck with medium or high concave, big nose, 14.25wb, indy 144 forge with riser, spitfire f4 anything above 50mm but lower than 55mm. That’s my sweet spot.

[@marcflaherty6905]

londys agreed

[@cbasbwoyETP]

what brand deck?

[@londys]

@@cbasbwoyETP Hotel blue (depends on graphic) , Numbers edition, Quasi

[@matthewhiner4318]

Congratulations on two years. Great channel 👍🏼

[@Clarke1982]

I just got a Santa Cruz Everslick, I love the resposivness when pivoting but am finding that I have been getting ghost pop. I'm hoping I'll adapt to it. Great video.

[@Disciple0fMetal]

Great video. I'm running a 7.75 blind with indys and 55mm spitfire classics. The board is quite small but with a mellow concave. It pops very well but I've always wanted to try a size bigger board with aggressive concave. I'll keep your advice in mind. Congrats on 2 years ben, keep up the good work 🙌👍

[@AspiringSpaceWizard]

7.75 ? You go up yet homie ? This 3 years old

[@ToniLovesSkateboarding]

I just got a steep concave Almost board. I used to love steep boards back in the day but havent ridden them in years. I skated this one once so far, I really like it! the pop is throwing me off a bit right now but it'll be fun once i get used to it.

[@hotelaux4432]

Ben youre the best dude, love your knowledge and passion for helping others skate. PS Canada looks soooo sick

[@chrischow7398]

I noticed with skating boards with wheelbases longer than 14.25" requires more effort for body rotation maneuvers and given that your body is laterally at a wider stance. In an ideal world, I wish to have equal pocket space and geometry for both the nose and tail. That's just my OCD. However I noticed that scoop based tricks (eg. shuvs) are easy to pop with a tapered tail. I personally like a steep nose with a fat pocket, as I feel more secure. Some regular tricks I feel more comfortable popping off the nose than the tail. When skating transition and bowls, I usually skate with the tail pointing the front. 14" & 14.125" WB's are definitely up my alley.

[@18JR78]

The MOM at 4:57 😂 that was comical.

[@tonyn5055]

Easy answer. They allow you to pop your board into a steeper angle, and as result higher ollies. If you can pop your back trucks 2-3 inches off the ground, try to get your board into the steepest angle possible. You should be able to do at least a 2ft ollie that way. It's how steep your board is that matters most(for height), basically, how high the front of your board is off the ground...been popping ollies for 40+ years.

[@gromitmitten7803]

I like both steep and mellow for different things. I like steep better for control on flip tricks especially kickflips because the angle of the nose helps my foot remain planted on the board after flicking off the board. Mellows definitely better for manuals in terms of balance point and my feet also tend not to hurt as much afterwards compared to steep kicks since my foot isnt being arched or "curved" in a weird manner. Nice review Ben

[@413XF]

Great observations. I prefer something a little less steep, but I recently had a very steep Enjoi deck with full concave and noticed it was good for certain things. My feet would stay in the pockets better for airs and spins, it would stick SO good. But it definitely took a good week to get used to, particularly with my flip tricks. Initially felt I had to put in more effort, but once I adjusted my flick, it seemed like it took less effort (for kick flips, at least). 5-0 and K grinds felt less stable for me because i had to lift one leg more than I was used to. As for pop, the enjoi deck was R7 construction which definitely extended the pop, life and strength, but I haven't had another R7 to compare it, or another equally as steep standard wood glue deck. In the end, I think comes down to feel/comfort preference. There is a sweet spot between too steep and not steep enough for me. I think because of the way I personally flick my tricks, something a little on the mellow side works better for me.

[@nepnuv]

I love how no one is talking about the fart at the end 😂

[@bendegros]

I often leave presents at the very end of my videos. It's a reward for making it all the way to the end😉

[@TheMlvswoll]

moonuve kid it wasn’t a fart. Watch it again. It was a backside trick. 😂

[@larryjimbob]

Was definitely a backside grind 😜

[@FabianBarajas]

LMAO I never noticed that

[@cbasbwoyETP]

@@bendegros that was incredible

[@yellowmagicdog3350]

Steep, wide decks with lower trucks and smaller wheels. I find 50mm wheels on a steep 10" wide deck is perfect for me. I was using 1/2" risers for a while and 60mm wheels but dropped all of that and now I have so much more control. So good!

[@ronniecreager2585]

Here I am just rooting through old channel videos. Damn Ben I gotta say I’m missing the comic relief from these old videos, they are truly hilarious haha. Love to see some of that in the new ones. As always love the content. Cheers

[@NiejakiZoxico]

thank you Ben for your videos. I've been skating since almost 2 years (I'm 24) and your channel educated me a lot

[@duniaawam3341]

A big thanks for your vid Ben, here in Indonesia (where i'm come from), there's no any video that have a lot information like you did. I'm not a skater, but my son start to learn skateboarding and this vid so helpful. Thank you so much Ben.

[@usslongbeachcg9]

that tre flip on the launch was beautiful.

[@rupert6478]

dwindle brands have good selection to steep kick, but i’m not sure what other brands have mellow concave steep kick

[@beezy785]

I had this super steep Zero deck a few months ago. Insane pop but I had no control. I had Indy's on it at first and my kickflips were super high and buttery but everything else I had no idea what it was going to do. It felt like that board was killing me, so much effort and I was like you said so tired. I switched it to thunders and rode it for another 4 weeks with no problems. Not nearly as much pop but I was back in control. If I could do handrails I bet the Zero with Indy's would be perfect.

[@bendegros]

I tried indys on this deck for one session. It was so difficult I was bummed I didnt bring my thunders with. I didn't even want to go a while session on it.

[@beezy785]

@@bendegros I went 3 sessions on the Indy's and it was too much for me. After each session I felt like I was in a fight. I would have given up on it if not for the Thunders.

[@JordanIsBadAtGames]

I had a steep zero too! Hated it!

[@MrCryzs123]

I was wondering why my pop and tricks felt so bad. Basically I have such a deck and everything you described I felt during my sessions. I will switch to medium again. Im so glad that there is actually a reason why everything felt so bad.

[@MrCryzs123]

I might need to add that my skill level is more of a beginner.

[@joshuacrane2397]

I've been on steep decks for as long as I can remember, and for pretty much the last twenty years solid I've been on real or anti hero wood, the odd baker here and there, and the Aussie stuff like passport every now and again.

[@momoskates3491]

I've been following from time ago and you have taught me so many things! Congrats!

[@oliverheath964]

This was so helpful now I know why I struggle with manuals and ghost pops .thanks👊😁

[@alexwoods1433]

Ever thought of reviewing a Welcome deck? They’re wild shapes. I’d just love to see what you say about them!

[@javierperez-us5ge]

Watercooled Performance “hipster garbage” Have you seen that team? And the tricks done on those shapes? For fucks sake Chris Miller skates for them

[@anddee4938]

I had two free ones gifted to me and they were absolute garbage. I would not recommend them. There’s plenty stuff out there that’s half the price and more than twice as good. By the way, both decks were the same size and model but neither was the exact same mold. They had the same cut as a shape but their actual shape in concavity and kicks didn’t even match up. The wheel bases didn’t match either and they came warped. I hope that makes sense.

[@oldbonz]

I just got a steep deck with 15" wheelbase, I still ghost pop but when I don't the thing takes off. You are spot on with foot placement on the tail, I have two toes hanging off and pop from the ball then the ghosts are gone and I get good height. I ride Indies so that's part of the equation too. What you didn't mention was front foot catches are way easier but Ollie North's are harder. Good vid though, very informative!

[@uglyaldo3268]

I’m currently riding a Nakel FA board with some indie 149s and it’s my first time trying out an 8.38 board and I FREAKIN LOVE IT! I used to ride like an 8.1- something but when I would try to get a good pop or land tricks of stairs I would always land over the the nose of my board or feel like has no type of control. Now with the 8.38 and the tail being pretty steep, I’ve been landing so much more consistently and getting the most out of my pop!

[@sinnombre5466]

i saw a big increase of your steez on this board, also on the spitfire tablet wheels.... im def trying such a set up for myself.. thank you 🤙🏽

[@brettperry3737]

Haven't tried the tablets, but Spitfire's radial slim wheels are pretty rad too. I took em off because otherwise pebbles were gonna kill me. But if you mostly skate parks they feel really good, and power slide with about half the effort of classics.

[@micgredeb]

I didn't even know ghost pop was a thing but I bet this is why my kickflips are a struggle... Thanks!

[@switchback3638]

Nollie frontside stuff on flat feels like a dream with steep kicks

[@HimmyBuxaplenti]

Wow... You just cured my ‘ghost’ pop issue thank you so much big dawg.

[@sergiochaotik221]

We appreciate your use of sunset Rembrandt lighting.

[@sk8board_blues248]

This video made me realize why I have to skate smaller wheels on steep concave decks. I've been riding a Black Label deck, with really steep kicks the last few months with 52-53mm wheels (which I hate) to get the pop and feel I want. So I'm gonna try a flatter deck with my normal 57mm size since that'll probably even things out for me. Thanks Ben 😁

[@FR0STY211]

Ugh i miss skating but it’s been way too cold. My Last resort has been parking garages but still gets cold. Can’t wait for spring !!!

[@MattySagz]

Once again great content Ben! Congrats on 2 years and 20k subs broooo! Thats amazing

[@BoZhaoengineering]

I can not skate steep board such as Santa Cruz and creature. Ben , your interpretations are clear and all round. I just stick to mellow and mediate kick boards, such as real and chocolate/girl. Kick is more impact than concave. Because you apply kick for doing tricks using the kick angle. Mellow and mid kick with decent buffering or transitions length provide you with maneuver needed for pop and controllably lifting up board.

[@TheFaceless1000]

Hah, I totally lost my flips and struggled with backside 180's when I recently switched to a mellower deck. Ghostflicking all over the place for heels and kickflips, literally missing the board. Starting to figure it out now.. but my next deck will have to be a steep one

[@82PeRK]

Im on the opposite side. I need a mellower deck. What would u recommend? If you want steep decks. Go with a baker. Which i have now. And its too dam steep imo. Im in my mid 30s. I dont have the strength to pop the board with tht much force. Ive been doing leg exercises just to build up strength for skating. Its sad. I know how to do all my tricks but my body wont let me do it.

[@TheFaceless1000]

@@82PeRK Oh I see! I just got an Antiz board and it's steep and feels great. Will keep baker in mind though. My previous one was the flatest deck I ever skated. It was a SWEET deck and it's a swedish brand, not sure if they have retailers elsewhere... but look up sweet skateboards!

[@82PeRK]

@@TheFaceless1000 ill keep tht in mind but i found ther exact deck i want Its a G021 shape.

[@Iloveghostsmwmwmwboboboworldat]

82PeRK I had a baker board and i could do my flip tricks every try then it got ran over and I got another baker board and I couldn’t do flip tricks on it for shit

[@biggdaps]

I kinda want the hoodie. Do you know where we can get one?

[@pauliewalnuts5241]

Gold Blade labs

[@alexcatto1432]

It would be cool if you could try the ricta rapido wheels. Because I have them and I really like them, it would be cool to see what you think of them. I have the slim 54mm ones.

[@behanvisuals]

I changed to steep concave deck and I love it.

[@strawberrywigz1658]

Steep concave is amazing, but it's not the same as steep kicks.

[@msbballs7436]

Juraj Behan What kinda deck is it, i needa know

[@pi55drunx]

Would be cool if you did a grip tape comparison

[@maksika73]

Hey Ben, really enjoying your videos they've been very helpful. I've been attempting to press a few decks of late and just wondered if there's any specific measurements for Low, medium and steep kick? eg. Low = 20°- 23°??? Med = 23°- 26°??? Steep = 26°- 29°??? Up till now I've just been wing'n it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@mikesuarez5231]

I’ve been riding a chocolate skateboard with mellow kicks and thunder hollows. The mellow kicks felt kinda weird since my previous board had steepkicks but not too bad because my chocolate skateboard has mellow concave like my previous. I got used it and popped more in to the tail like you said .

[@82PeRK]

Which deck of chocolate would u recommend? Im looking for a more mellow tail and nose. I have a baker and its just too dam steep. I will only ride a 7.875 though

[@rupert6478]

@@82PeRK i think girl makes good mellow 7,875 my friend rides the pacheco 7.875 girl deck

[@wenceperalta4283]

Another informative video. Keep it up!

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

This was good. I need to go back and give the FA another try. I put 52mm on it and some lower thunders but haven't skated it again since i changed it up. It is the complete opposite of the Flight Deck. Ghost pop was killing me on the nollies. What i did like about the FA was 180s and halfcabs. My foot really stuck to the board well. We appricate you Sir. Keep doing your one of a kind videos.

[@bendegros]

:)

[@WarrenLeeds]

How I feel at work on a Monday morning @2:37 👍🤣

[@MattRuizPhotoCinema]

" im tired i wanna go home" issa vibe

[@Cauldronofbats666]

i just got a board with super steep kick (for me at least). this is just the motivation i needed to really give it a chance.

[@dtwoi5877]

Yes agreed with ur opinion, I skate a brand deck that it very steep. I alway used all my energy to pop in a right time if I pop the wrong time it like u mention (Ghost pop). I have to spent like 1-2months to get consistant on board.

[@gabrielalvarez1189]

Your channel rules Ben !

[@tommorello8628]

Cant wait for the lakai review 🙌🙌🙌

[@boardingtime6865]

👍🏻 agree

[@TheoRhoades]

Now I know why steeper decks are easier to learn BS tailslides!!! Ben, your content is amazing!

[@Mystninja]

4:58 did that lady push the baby into the bowl?

[@kellmustbedestroyed]

The baby started skating the bowl on the stroller

[@anthonydobbs781]

Keep it up Ben! Your vids have been so helpful whilst getting back into skating over the last year or so! Was that an actual fart!? 😂

[@bendegros]

Just look at my facial expression right after and you will know the answer:)

[@starmigo13]

Always stokeeddd for this videos the ending got me good

[@jDDignity]

That just gave you a sub. You made one of the best yt vids on this theme!

[@melandretano6290]

Hi I was just wondering if i can have a used deck for collection purposes :) greetings all the way from the philippines

[@supratrd900]

Hey Ben, Anyway u can do a review on Evisen Skateboards? Even a $lave or Isle?

[@las10plagas]

happy two years on youtube, old fart =P watching you since ~spring last year. always looking forward to every new video! btw please take back all canadian geese in my hometown. our local endangered species of geese (Lippegans) has less and less space to live. I hope they won't drop shit on our park, like they do with yours :)

[@reza_dc2]

Great Video ~ If I bought a deck that happens to have a steep nose and tail ; do you think riding a LO truck would solve the issue with ghost pop?

[@soydave1988]

I totally agree with you on the manual thing. Steep decks are harder to hold a manual. The deck I skated last summer was pretty mellow and flat compared to the board I'm riding now, and that board felt easier to manual

[@dmcm93]

Watching this again four year later, might give a second chance to my almost board with steep kicks

[@johmn_]

Hey, thanks for this helpful video, are you able to tell me any brands which are known for producing steep decks? Thanks :)

[@jabbadavidson5552]

on the backside tricks being easier on a popped deck- I feel like its more to do with the nose than the tail. it could just be one factor with the steepness of the tail contributing to the overall ease of doing a bs trick, but I think the steepness of the nose and its ability to catch your front is easier. most bs tricks, especially just basic ollie tricks into banks or off drops, relies on front foot control more so than back foot pop. you can pretty much wholly control a bs 180 with your front foot even if you just pop your tail straight down. especially, with a trick like a back tail, where you must pop, use your front foot to bring the board up off the ground (combined with the pop), while simultaneously turning, dipping the nose to level the board so the tailslide remains in flat contact with the ledge. even in popping out, the front foot catching the board in a power ollie type motion off the ledge, relies heavily on the front foot. rant over, sorry if this sound dumb af open to discussion over this

[@Azntastic3]

8:32-8:33 was that a fart you were trying to play off ben? :)

[@MrMLajoie]

backside trick

[@777Bible]

Matt L Definitely a fart 😂💨

[@johnnyla1980]

Ben, youve motivated me to start skating again. Not just push around, but actual skating, with trix and shit. Thanx for making my fat ass get up and go doit.✌

[@landonkane1795]

Dude I love ur outros

[@EmersonMM27]

Hey Ben can you do a April skateboard review?

[@skateat4824]

Hey Ben. If going from a medium steepness Anti Hero to something like FA which has super steep kicks, would slightly smaller wheels mellow it a bit? Trucks are Indy Titanium 144's, FWIW.

[@thevernonposse]

I just got a board after not skating for 20 years and it's so hard to do things now I realize it's way steeper than my deck I had years ago

[@temskee]

Thanks for reviewing santa cruz.. can you try it with indy next time?

[@philipraposo8324]

You seem to have a really good understanding of what you like and dislike about everything skate. To me this is the goal we should all have. To really be able and dive into our tech and find what works for us I also wonder though if it really makes that much of a difference in trying to optimize the setup. Like if all you skate were mellow kicks then no problem right?!