Can I Ride an 8.75" Skateboard?

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Ben Degros

Ben Degros

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@jerichodelosama1269
@jerichodelosama1269 4 жыл бұрын
Son filming his father skates. Thats the cutest thing ive seen today
@bluebruising
@bluebruising 4 жыл бұрын
He only had a kid so he could have someone film!
@chilli-iceolive-abode2447
@chilli-iceolive-abode2447 4 жыл бұрын
@@bluebruising Yeah smart cookie right there!
@ian59vest
@ian59vest 4 жыл бұрын
invest in a kid, you get a free filmer
@bendegros
@bendegros 4 жыл бұрын
😂
@jgrullon32
@jgrullon32 3 жыл бұрын
👀👀👀👀
@lukeparsons4965
@lukeparsons4965 3 жыл бұрын
Free?, kids are very expensive
@zaridd
@zaridd 3 жыл бұрын
@@lukeparsons4965 thats why he said invEsT
@jakobaarav7722
@jakobaarav7722 3 жыл бұрын
a trick: watch series at Kaldrostream. Been using it for watching loads of movies lately.
@Stigness23
@Stigness23 4 жыл бұрын
"Youre fat" lol. Your son did a good job.
@aaro597
@aaro597 4 жыл бұрын
Stigmatta ”now you’re skinny” :D
@graememachalski3270
@graememachalski3270 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking I was going to try and body check the ground from 5 feet up but since you had a bad experience I don’t think I will now.
@RikRiorik
@RikRiorik 4 жыл бұрын
I love switching between different set ups even though I have no tricks in the bag besides the ollie. There’s always something I like about a different set up. And thanks to this channel I actually know a lot more about what sets one set up apart from the other.
@sharketti5898
@sharketti5898 4 жыл бұрын
Just getting back into skating after 14 years or so. I ordered a 8.75 to try. I'm 6'7" with size 15 shoe so I hope the extra real estate will be nice to have. Thanks for the great vids!
@bip2213
@bip2213 3 жыл бұрын
go play in the nba not skate
@scoot585
@scoot585 2 жыл бұрын
i currently wear 14's and i used to ride an 8.25, Then switched to the 8.75 and INSTANLTY felt more comfortable
@daffyduckling6958
@daffyduckling6958 2 жыл бұрын
@@bip2213 why not both?
@hitman.fb_100
@hitman.fb_100 Жыл бұрын
Hey man I’m trying to sell a pair of turbo green Jordan 1’s size 15 I wear size 13 and got them by mistake let me know if you want them
@Skankhunt-hl9zj
@Skankhunt-hl9zj Жыл бұрын
Did you like it? And do you still skate I just took a really look break I did it a few times all together I skated like 3 months the last decade but I’ve been relearning tricks very fast each day I get more comfortable I get a few tricks back because I know how to do them my body is just rusty. I wanna get normal hard flips down I’m so close.
@dneck
@dneck 2 жыл бұрын
my god I love how Canadian you are. 07:55 "body checked the ground." haha! Just the delivery of it ! God bless skateboarding, hockey and Canada!
@Quesly1
@Quesly1 4 жыл бұрын
I do find it interesting that like .25 of an inch can feel sooooo much different like its basically nothing but it makes your board feel like a boat
@Skatercrush
@Skatercrush 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I learned all my basic moves on an 8.75 kickflips take all my strength I’m gonna go to 8.25 and see how much easier it is
@DamaLiam
@DamaLiam 2 жыл бұрын
@@Skatercrush yeah man an 8.25 with Indy 149s would probably do you wonders, scooping tres will come much easier as well.
@61936
@61936 8 ай бұрын
A bigger board necessarily doesn’t mean it’s gonna feel like a boat
@adamneely1886
@adamneely1886 4 жыл бұрын
Your sons filming/commentary is great. Its awesome you have him involved. Great video!
@wallydupes5401
@wallydupes5401 4 жыл бұрын
Ive been skating deluxe’s 8.5 x 32.5 x 14.75 lately. I thought 14.75 would be too much wheelbase, but after watching paul schmitt’s nine club and hearing him talk about longer wheelbases for taller skaters, i wanted to give it a try. I love it! I do mostly basic ledge stuff and dont flip my board a ton, so im not sure if it would be a good fit if i was more tech, but it definitely works for what I do.
@Miguel-ik5ct
@Miguel-ik5ct 4 жыл бұрын
What is your height?
@wallydupes5401
@wallydupes5401 4 жыл бұрын
Miguel, about 6’3” give or take.
@Unbelievable47
@Unbelievable47 4 жыл бұрын
I like to ride bigger wheels or use risers as well on my bigger decks. Makes the pop steeper (Watch schmitt’s pop ollies higher) which gives my longer legs time to slide up the board vs a quicker pop & having to slider faster than I want.
@BrendanBFree
@BrendanBFree 4 жыл бұрын
They are harder to flip, I got an 8.75 anti hero/grimple stix, didnt like adjusting my flick for the length of the board. So now I'm on an 8.5" width 32" length 14.25" wheelbase. It's almost perfect, but definately not as good for big Ollies like with a longer wheelbase.
@BrendanBFree
@BrendanBFree 4 жыл бұрын
@WILD REVIVER try Nine club highlights
@XIIVXVII
@XIIVXVII 4 жыл бұрын
We've been blessed with our second Anti Hero review
@tweekedmobb1789
@tweekedmobb1789 4 жыл бұрын
1 fuckin 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jgrullon32
@jgrullon32 3 жыл бұрын
@@tweekedmobb1789Gnar 18 baby!!!!
@Airik1111bibles
@Airik1111bibles 4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe our decks were 10 inches in the 80's, that thing looks huge . I was looking at boards over 8.5 now I know not to go beyond that scale, so glad ya did this video.
@ss.fx3626
@ss.fx3626 4 жыл бұрын
@Douchebag Dan i prefer wider decks
@biggerro8356
@biggerro8356 4 жыл бұрын
@Douchebag Dan im like 5'7 and im a size 10 and i skate an 8.5 but i wanna try like an 8.75 or 9
@dereka415
@dereka415 4 жыл бұрын
@@dylanbenadie458 yeah I'm thinking of going with his 10" board since I'm older and want to cruise.
@epicferret1
@epicferret1 4 жыл бұрын
@Douchebag Dan what are some of your best tricks?
@epicferret1
@epicferret1 4 жыл бұрын
@Douchebag Dan with a 7.8
@Nichrob527
@Nichrob527 4 жыл бұрын
dude i wish my dad could skate. that's so sick. imagine having a skate dad. i hope you're teaching the little homie.
@gonzo13ist
@gonzo13ist 4 жыл бұрын
So hyped for this one! I got the Brian Anderson popsicle 8.75 x 32.56! I think I realized I don’t care about the width as long as I have a 14.5 wheelbase and length is 32-32.5. I guess we won’t see a 9 inch review. Lol!
@ronniecreager2585
@ronniecreager2585 4 жыл бұрын
Dropping by the comments before I watch the video. Thanks for the content!
@SeaJeans
@SeaJeans Жыл бұрын
Seeing Ben anticipate the extra board size and adjust for it, it really gives notice to his insanely high pop
@dan-iw3bv
@dan-iw3bv 4 жыл бұрын
that board looks sick! I've been riding a krooked ronnie sandoval 8.5 full, 14.6wb, with indie 159s and i love it. and I'm a scrawny old dude, 38, 5'10, 130ish and it just works. I'm not doing flip tricks like i used to so i don't go skinnier than and 8.38. ps that nollie fs heel during that flat ground session was buttery!
@synthclops9523
@synthclops9523 4 жыл бұрын
So.. I've picked up, or will be picking up a new skateboard in a month or so after 5-6 years of no skating. I skated for about 3 years total. Changed about 6 -7 decks. And I'd say I was just getting the hang of it. Was midway learning how to vert skate, and was already landing 360 flips and those similar '' intermediate'' tricks. And I jsut stopped. For some reason, just one day, never stood on a skateboard, been watching your stuff for a few days. Gave ma a fuckton of insipiration to start it again, and as a form of cardio oppose to gymtime. Thanks for that man, appreciate it. Offtopic for anyone in the comment section, I used to ride 7.75 of those 6 decks, now im switching to an 8 as my first board after a few years, since my feet are bigger, and I remember having trouble landing on that 7.75 board.. and consider my local skateshops and even on the internet don't have the trucks I want which are ( funny enough ) indies. 149 to an 8 inch deck or 139? Cheers
@gstate4ever
@gstate4ever 4 жыл бұрын
I never realized how deep your bag of tricks was. Nollie back heels and the nollie heels are super legit.
@enchantedkeyboard7674
@enchantedkeyboard7674 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparisons! 🔥 I .moving up from 8.5 to 8.75 on indie 159s just like this setup!
@ProgressSkateboarding
@ProgressSkateboarding 4 жыл бұрын
I understand finding your limit for board size. I also really understand the limit on transition size - there comes a time (usually after a slam) when it seems too high to be worth it. Plus minis are fun as hell.
@bendegros
@bendegros 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@AdventuresInSkateboarding
@AdventuresInSkateboarding 4 жыл бұрын
Your son did a great job filming and giving you a hard time. I think the flat ground tricks look great on the big board. It is just gnarly. Sorry you slammed the transition out of yourself. You will be back at the big bowl. It is just who you are. I also just bought a 8.75. I went with the Welcome Chris Miller Sleeping Cat on cat blood 2.0. it is a shaped deck. I love my 10 inch Welcome and excited to out this one together. I bought the new Grind Kings to put in it.
@josephacevedo8576
@josephacevedo8576 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a size 11 and I’m 220, would u recommend a size 8.75 for me ?
@dylanbenadie458
@dylanbenadie458 4 жыл бұрын
@@josephacevedo8576 I'm 5 ft 6 and weigh 54kg and I skate a 9.0. I'd def reccomend a big board. I personally dig it, its just whatever you're comfy with I guess. I can do anything my friends can do on their 8.0 boards with my 9.0. Once you get used to a big deck i find it's so much more comfy and landing tricks is so easy having the extra space😊
@Nevrollie
@Nevrollie 4 ай бұрын
Been riding lots of different setups, but my favorite ever was a polar 8.75 with the hollow forged indy 149 amd spitfire conical full 56mm. That setup felt so good, and the shorter wheelbase on the polar decks made it feel really light and nimble.
@aviongray
@aviongray 4 жыл бұрын
I really recommend the 9.0 Bakers, they’re WIDE, of course being a 9.0, but unlike what you make expect it’s only 32 inches in length, with a 14.25 inch wheel base
@Cultureshockcrew
@Cultureshockcrew 4 жыл бұрын
Gray Cristian I been riding 9.0 for a little over a year now. I’ll never go back.
@hashassasin9234
@hashassasin9234 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite skaters on yt. This guy is what I aspire to be when I have kids lmao. I wanna be a cool dad that can shred at the park, and pull up to the school to pick up my kid jamming out a Rush album
@ronniecreager2585
@ronniecreager2585 4 жыл бұрын
Yo Ben, I need help with my tre flips and your the only guy I trust for the job. Save me
@_freedumb
@_freedumb 4 жыл бұрын
+1
@mehrito7586
@mehrito7586 4 жыл бұрын
keep your shoulders straight and use your back foot to sweep it as hard as you can. once its spinning getting the flip is all in the front foot position so just mess around until you find the foot position that you are most comfortable with and flips the board. the flick of the front foot is much less important that the back foot scoop. practice is the only way youre gonna get em tho. it took me like 2 weeks of trying nothing but tres until i started getting them. good luck my dude!
@mehrito7586
@mehrito7586 4 жыл бұрын
@El Bz hell yea dale deckers video was super helpful!
@psychoboitrip3125
@psychoboitrip3125 4 жыл бұрын
Lean towards your back leg you feel it in your thigh going fast or not you gotta pressure that back thigh and ofc scoop that ball of foot no flick.. pull front foot closer.. too much flick push front foot towards bolts
@jhowardsupporter
@jhowardsupporter 4 жыл бұрын
I think Spencer Nuzzi already did a vid for that waaaaaay back.
@johncrossley-hall9366
@johncrossley-hall9366 4 жыл бұрын
Looked like that hurt brother, glad to see you're not wearing a cast. Be careful, say hi to the family for me. Much love
@bendegros
@bendegros 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Uncle John!!!!❤
@mart5392
@mart5392 4 жыл бұрын
skated 8.8 nearly my whole life until this channel convinced me to go small with 8.38. My ankles are grateful
@sirjustis
@sirjustis 4 жыл бұрын
Ben, You have taught me so much through your board reviews! I really really appreciate all the time and effort you take to put into these videos :)
@andreasakselvoll171
@andreasakselvoll171 4 жыл бұрын
If you like 8's and 8.25's at the moment, i'd recommend trying an 8.125 it's a happy medium for sure :)
@TheBigSquidAZ
@TheBigSquidAZ 4 жыл бұрын
I ride 8.68. 159 Indy Titanium. 54 spitfire radials. I've rode a similar setup for 3years and find it to be my personal sweet spot for big transition and flatground respectively
@franck-df3if
@franck-df3if 2 жыл бұрын
that's exactly what im planning to buy, i'm 6ft 190lbs, i just can't decide if 149 or 159, i want to be able to do flips from time to time
@tunaste
@tunaste 4 жыл бұрын
You've got some incredible parks and places to skate. Well done
@Hogib35
@Hogib35 3 ай бұрын
Always skated 7.75.. since young stopped for a while. Recently skated a 8.5 that board cracked and now trying 8.8 feel so comfrotable..
@Swerty1Hd
@Swerty1Hd 4 жыл бұрын
Your channel is amazing man. Love the rawness with high production value. Youre killing it boiii
@FelipediOliveira
@FelipediOliveira 4 жыл бұрын
There are skaters like Ducky Kovacs and Andy Anderson who skate 8.5 / 9 inches boards really well. Maybe they are fully used to skating those massive boards due to the long time they've been doing it. I'm currently skating a plan old 8 inches, but I'm sizing up to 8.5 inches the next one. I'm sure it's gonna be smoother and cooler that my current setup. I'm tall and lanky, I really need a bigger board so my feet fit more comfortably.
@wildzwaan
@wildzwaan 4 жыл бұрын
You also see few flip tricks from those guys, and little to no switch tricks.
@eliasvaldiviezo4346
@eliasvaldiviezo4346 4 жыл бұрын
Cool video Ben...is good to know seen your videos in hard times...like therapy...good vibes bro hugs from Ecuador
@zwart0
@zwart0 4 жыл бұрын
setup video; Indys rest of the video ; Thunders. i think you forgot to mention something Ben?
@ssonicdeafmonkey
@ssonicdeafmonkey 4 жыл бұрын
He gets the madness with trucks lol
@fauxltystower
@fauxltystower 4 жыл бұрын
I just came back to skating after 5 years off, and rode 8 and 8.5” board for the first month and a half. Then, I got a Powell shape 245 flight deck and that has been really nice to skate on, but awkward at times. I’m 6’2” and wear a size 11-11.5 (usually an EU 45) shoe, and the width was a nice change. But the length of 33” with a 15” wheelbase has been nice and stable in getting my grinds back, but sometimes I go to jump off and...I’m still on the board. LOL
@williamd1891
@williamd1891 3 жыл бұрын
When your board is so big you have to bail twice. 😂
@jeancampaner5639
@jeancampaner5639 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you, sure large boards are amazing too! Maybe you can have some lunch on this table board. Impressed to see ho you manage in flipping this massive thing!!
@dneck
@dneck 2 жыл бұрын
Peepin' the AA banner at 10:32. Can we get the two raddest Canadian skateboarders in one video? Andy on Ben's channel talking gear and skating together would be amazing.
@benjaminfitzgerald7839
@benjaminfitzgerald7839 4 жыл бұрын
Woah Ben, you were nailing it on that first flat ground sesh. I'm always impressed with your skating mate.👍🤙
@primedog1211
@primedog1211 4 жыл бұрын
When I got back into skating at 41 a year ago I started on an 8.75 and got reasonably good on it but I've got smaller gradually and I've found I like 8.18 but now I pick up that big deck and I don't know how I ever got it off the ground 8.75 is a big board for street in my opinion. Another at video Ben.thanks.
@garageoutlaw2089
@garageoutlaw2089 4 жыл бұрын
ah man, i just switched to an 8.5 and i love it! this was a great video, looked like a lot of fun
@roelfrizzle
@roelfrizzle 4 жыл бұрын
When you talk about your bail. I had one testerday from 5 feet on a fakie rock straight to the ribs. I feel you man. and 8.75 is a good size to do all sorts of skating on. Just a bit heavy.
@secretspurs
@secretspurs 4 жыл бұрын
is it just me, or did it sound different? Less "clacky" and more "Thwacky" ... if that makes any sense, lol
@rizashikaro875
@rizashikaro875 4 жыл бұрын
I ride the same size, the BA version, but only in bowls, I'm really impressed how easy your flatland tricks look! 8.75 is ideal for big transitions.
@Evan-me2mb
@Evan-me2mb 4 жыл бұрын
Your vid quality is getting better every time man keep it up! Love from Saskatoon
@thatguythatskates6618
@thatguythatskates6618 4 жыл бұрын
I love skating boards from 8.6 to 8.8 it just makes my flip tricks look better and I think it’s because of what you said about muscle memory because I tried to skate an 8.1 and it just wasn’t working
@jdmresearch
@jdmresearch 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Now think this. Jason Lee came up with the 'tre' using a 10.5 board. (I know that Rodney M did it before, but most people didn't even recognize a new trick.... 'Just another crazy Rodney trick'... There were so many of them that people couldn't differentiate them). Anyway, Jason L was awesome.
@tresfordays9644
@tresfordays9644 2 жыл бұрын
For me 8.25 feels like the perfect size, small enough to flip fast to get more technical tricks, wide enough I feel confident landing on it when doing gaps and such
@localbitcoin5720
@localbitcoin5720 2 жыл бұрын
what's ur height?
@tresfordays9644
@tresfordays9644 2 жыл бұрын
@@localbitcoin5720 5’10
@cobykinz
@cobykinz 4 жыл бұрын
Are you as bummed out as I am that huf isnt making shoes anymore
@FelipediOliveira
@FelipediOliveira 4 жыл бұрын
I've never bought any HUF shoe, but I'm bummed for sure. At least they're still selling the Dylan slip on on their website. I hope it lasts longer enough so I can get a pair someday.
@xExile7
@xExile7 4 жыл бұрын
coby krz no
@skaterdudeprodutions
@skaterdudeprodutions 4 жыл бұрын
Bro that news came out like 3 or 4 months ago...
@xExile7
@xExile7 4 жыл бұрын
Not Alex ochoa where was the corporate bashing? Lol Huf collared w Nike way before they made shoes
@jwest88
@jwest88 4 жыл бұрын
I've been skating 8.75s for several years now. Before that I skated 8.5s. Have dabbled in 9s, but those end up being a little too much for certain flip tricks(8.75s are a bit much for double heels, but that's about the only limiter I've noticed on them, plus my right ankle doesn't like that much heel flip action very often). I don't skate bowls though, just park stuff like manuals and ledges/flat bars and more mellow transition. Ankle has been a bit off so haven't skated much at all in the past few weeks; really looking forward to getting out soon. You did really well on a deck outside your comfort zone I think; was apparent it wasn't optimal, but you got a lot of your regular tricks on it. Also: that 8.75 full anti hero sounds exactly like something I'd love to skate, just ordered one online after watching this.
@bendegros
@bendegros 4 жыл бұрын
🙂
@hoegaarden22100
@hoegaarden22100 4 жыл бұрын
I skate a 9.0 madness with a 15" wheelbase and I have no problem regarding the tricks, it's just getting used to it
@johnnyawful5120
@johnnyawful5120 4 жыл бұрын
I ride a 8.75 madness and it is my fav board I've ever skated
@AzulYoshi
@AzulYoshi 4 жыл бұрын
How ironic, I litteraly got my first 8.75 last week and the trucks barely got delivered yesterday, deathwish 8.75 and venture 6.1s very blunt nose but regular tail , and your son is a good filmer
@franciscoarellano7935
@franciscoarellano7935 4 жыл бұрын
i’ve been on 8.75’s for a good while now i love em. i just feel safer with a big board for transition
@ToniLovesSkateboarding
@ToniLovesSkateboarding 4 жыл бұрын
Ben coming in hot with the reggae tunes! Haha! Awesome video as always 🤘🏽
@tonyvolume666
@tonyvolume666 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!! Maybe you should try the football shape Polar that’s 8.75? Around the trucks it’s 8.25 and from what I heard skates like a smaller board. Or try the Franky Villani/Big egg shape. The widest point is 9.1 or 9.25 and feels like a 8.5ish board
@anthonydawson8765
@anthonydawson8765 4 жыл бұрын
Man, you saying that sometimes you just get unlucky in skateboarding, just rung a bell. 😂 Tried to Pop shuv over a board yesterday and landed into a rough ankle roll. Keep killing it brother!
@christostefan
@christostefan 4 жыл бұрын
Just got a Santa Cruz 9" flamming dot. everything about it is pretty medium except it's huge all over. It's 32.5" long with 14.5" wheel base the nose and tail are a hair under 6.75" with one finger of flat I can't tell the difference. It's the most symmetrical board I ever had. Just got it in the mail. Picked this just so I won't do tricks and get hurt. I'm 49 and can't lose my union construction job Got 60mm Ricta clouds and it's my liquor store cruiser. The size is still tripping me out. Haven't rode anything this big since the '80s.
@christostefan
@christostefan 3 жыл бұрын
Ok. 9" update. I was skating my old 8.25s for a while. Then an abdominal injury at work. So off my feet a long time. Finally got going this summer. The original idea for a 9" was a commute board with soft 60mms that I couldn't get hurt doing tricks with. Because it's too big for me to manipulate. I'm in my 50s and can't afford it. This fucker flies like the wind and it's so big I can't do any tricks. Including kick turns:( Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
@stevensiwinski
@stevensiwinski 4 жыл бұрын
Your son did a killer job filming. He'll be a pro in no time!
@mattyb.6897
@mattyb.6897 4 жыл бұрын
Fun to give yourself a challenge like this, and I’m glad you got a nice day to skate outside!
@gio-mz3ty
@gio-mz3ty 4 жыл бұрын
Next you should try a 9 inch baker! The nose is pretty small compared to other 9s and the wheelbase 14.5, which is pretty common. I have one I haven’t set up yet and I’d love to know what you think before I ride it. You should also do a video on how different wheelbases affect your skating. Im riding a welcome right now with a 14 inch wheelbase and it feels pretty short. Thank you Ben, love your videos.
@pkennedy4256
@pkennedy4256 4 жыл бұрын
I never thought I would see Vancouver Carpenter kick flopping.
@maxdaniels4326
@maxdaniels4326 4 жыл бұрын
Yesss Ben uploaded 20 minutes before I need to get ready for work Ty Ben haha
@MiniLif3
@MiniLif3 4 жыл бұрын
First thought when I see titles like this on your videos is “yes you can, I believe in you”
@_smsb_
@_smsb_ 4 жыл бұрын
Big boards are the best! It's more comfortable on 169's and 60mm wheels. Mini ramp session looked fun.
@coreygee8471
@coreygee8471 4 жыл бұрын
inspiration to keep skating at 29 thanks man
@bakewellspud
@bakewellspud 4 жыл бұрын
those nollie fs flips never cease to amaze
@thisismyname2591
@thisismyname2591 4 жыл бұрын
i have ridden a couple 8.8 boards. all of them were Love'n'skate boards. really enjoyed the size and the shapes. my fliptrick game isn't strong but i didn't struggle with the decks at all.
@andrewomelveny7051
@andrewomelveny7051 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Andy Anderson 9.13 deck yet? It's surprisingly agile for a board that big.
@johneapleseed6876
@johneapleseed6876 4 жыл бұрын
If the edge is sharp edge where you hung up its the conical wheel. It happens to me quite a bit 56mm up. On the brick volcano at lynch family skate park. That's why I switched back to classic shape
@travasburns1891
@travasburns1891 4 жыл бұрын
Your vids are awesome man!🤘
@jacopomannazzu5626
@jacopomannazzu5626 4 жыл бұрын
Man I'm from Italy and I love your style of skating and your videos, for your age you're sick and a big inspiration. Sorry for the random question, I wanted to ask you which pants are you skating at 6:00. I need baggy jeans and those look nice. Anyway great video, keep it up!
@atomcatz69
@atomcatz69 2 жыл бұрын
Loved me an 8.75 deck I rode mostly 9-9.25 'old school shaped' though! Those were good times
@PaulHindt
@PaulHindt 4 жыл бұрын
I've become a huge Real Full SE fanboy since starting skating last year. The 8.06 Real Full SE is just about the perfect deck size for me. I'm about 5'8", 160lbs and my first board was an 8.38 Real deck. It was great for cruising down the sidewalk on some 56mm OJ wheels but felt too unwieldy when trying to learn tricks. I tried an 8.25 Full SE as well before honing in on the 8.06 size. My current setup feels perfect and consists of an 8.06 Kyle Walker Real Full SE deck riding on Independent 139 Stage 11 Hollows, Spitfire 53mm Formula 4 Classics (99A) and Bones Swiss bearings.
@rdoubleu_gv
@rdoubleu_gv 4 жыл бұрын
Last month stepped up to an 8,5 and loving it
@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
@Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 жыл бұрын
Rick Wiebolt same
@ManyLegions88
@ManyLegions88 4 жыл бұрын
This helped me clarify that it's not the width of the board that's messing with me it's the length...The width definately effects me but I'm going to get something around an 8 something but hopefully find a shorter length...I also have short legs lol
@matthewschroeder6425
@matthewschroeder6425 4 жыл бұрын
Have ever skated with a independent truck base with a thunder low hanger? Have you ever mixed truck parts different brands?
@SoilentGr33n
@SoilentGr33n 3 жыл бұрын
"Body checked the ground." I'll probably use that.
@randybobandy6020
@randybobandy6020 4 жыл бұрын
Hey what are the dimensions of that mini ramp? Looks so perfect, cheers!!
@shayne.7770
@shayne.7770 4 жыл бұрын
I ride a creature 9 inch deck and I like it because I ride transistion and it makes me feel safer and more confident to go for a new trick. This video proves YOU CAN ride a 9 inch deck (I know it's an 8.75 but the dimensions are essentially 9×33) but all it takes is more practice to learn street with it. You just have to be more aggressive. I'm sure anyone can get clean street on a 9. I havent yet cause I'm still learning but the big boy boards are actually very comfortable and easier to ride. It just takes more force and leg strength. I'm an ambassador for it
@JonnyDIY
@JonnyDIY 3 жыл бұрын
Dont feel bad I took a nasty slam at a park once doing an axel stall too and had to literally crawl back to the car. Ahh the pains remind us of our age hah. My home park I used to slam so hard, concrete just doesnt forgive anyone
@sontiyo7113
@sontiyo7113 4 жыл бұрын
14.75 is a lovely wheelbase. my 8.62 krooked has it and im in love with it
@home_taping
@home_taping 4 жыл бұрын
Guaranteed Grant is stoked on all of this
@rogerdavis9962
@rogerdavis9962 Жыл бұрын
I like how your son laughed a little after you slammed, then you say I'm alright...😂 nice.
@gromitmitten7803
@gromitmitten7803 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful setup. Love my big boy boards 🤤
@restr103
@restr103 9 ай бұрын
Did you switch trucks? At the end of the video. Those look like Thunder’s?
@joebloggins
@joebloggins 4 жыл бұрын
my board flew out from under me at brookswood at 8am on a sunday, ill be in a cast for at least 2 weeks...
@svartande
@svartande 3 жыл бұрын
son filmed his dad while skating?? thats the future dream i said
@chrisu-_-
@chrisu-_- 4 жыл бұрын
I've been on 8,5 boards for a long time, not going any less wide (maybe 8,38 once in a while), but after this video I really wanna try something a little bit bigger. Maybe even a fat shaped board, would be fun to trick around with
@mr.jamster8414
@mr.jamster8414 4 жыл бұрын
go for it, any good shop would have em. where i shop its a whole row on the wall and completes on the shelves. try to keep the length at at least 31”, for a 5’10 guy at least.
@chrisu-_-
@chrisu-_- 4 жыл бұрын
@@mr.jamster8414 yea my local definitely has a bunch of shaped polar boards atleast, a couple 8,7 popsicles too. Might go for one soon
@rupert6478
@rupert6478 Жыл бұрын
@@chrisu-_- how did that go
@chrisu-_-
@chrisu-_- Жыл бұрын
@@rupert6478 still have a shaped board setup as a cruiser/fuck around board now, but still mainly ride 8,5s. i recommend the fat boards, theyre super fun
@xUNDEADWEDGEx
@xUNDEADWEDGEx 4 жыл бұрын
Man I love that trick at 6:27 so steezy!
@MrJackandEmily
@MrJackandEmily 4 жыл бұрын
I slammed yesterday whilst laughing at a mate who slammed.. 😕
@skaterdudeprodutions
@skaterdudeprodutions 4 жыл бұрын
Instant karma. Sorry to say but you deserve it dude.
@ssonicdeafmonkey
@ssonicdeafmonkey 4 жыл бұрын
The Skate Gods frowned upon you that day.
@johnm3946
@johnm3946 4 жыл бұрын
You'll get comfortable on that transition again
@josealbertova
@josealbertova 4 жыл бұрын
Can you try the Andy Anderson new deck shape? That would also be interesting! Great videos always! 👍🏼💯
@thejoshuatree03
@thejoshuatree03 4 жыл бұрын
+1
@joshuakastler7837
@joshuakastler7837 4 жыл бұрын
I usually skate an 8” but my local shop just got some shaped 9” shop blanks and I wanted to set one up as a cruise around board. After I saw Chico’s last part I’m excited to set it up and get a chance to actually try to skate it, I have really low expectations though!
@joshuakastler7837
@joshuakastler7837 4 жыл бұрын
Also, the sound of you hitting the ground gave me a flashback of a couple weeks ago when I did something similar. All my local parks in southern Oregon are transition and super hesh, so skating street all my life is making for a rough transition. I think mini parks should be a new trend, nothing over 3 feet allowed. I’m almost 40 and don’t need to be out of commission for 2 months after hanging up on a 6 foot quarter
@mr.jamster8414
@mr.jamster8414 4 жыл бұрын
Joshua Kastler ehhhhh. just three foot ramps would be lame as. its better if just one mini or something is 3ft and shallow for learning new tricks and easy roll ins.
@jaketheman1577
@jaketheman1577 2 жыл бұрын
“At 33 inches long it was just more than I knew what to do with” 😂this is comedy gold
@pedroleon1441
@pedroleon1441 3 жыл бұрын
man I'm moving to vancouver next year, are there enough inside skateparks to skate without weather worries??
@usslongbeachcg9
@usslongbeachcg9 4 жыл бұрын
moving from a 14" to a 14 3/8" wheelbase threw my kickflips off a bit, but moving my foot just a tad bit back from the bolts changed everything.
@Giesela0815
@Giesela0815 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, one quick question. How tall are you and how much do you weigh? I am 1.87 m (6.1 feet) tall and I weigh 72 kg (159 lbs). I have recently picked up Andy Andersons Pro model in 9.125 with the same trucks you are using. The board has a slightly different shape with an awesome concave. I absolutely love it even though I switched up from an 8.125 inch deck. Perhaps you are slightly smaller than me, thats what I want to test :D Have a good day and thanks or the video. Your son did a great job filming! :)
@subieracer005
@subieracer005 4 жыл бұрын
that is like the most perfect mini-ramp ever..... jealous
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