COLD CALL: Ben Raybourn

Raybourn dipped from the limelight, returning home to Houston to rekindle his love for skating and get his life back on track. Gregson tags along for the Southside session and more local haunts. Welcome back, Ben.
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[@fastandloosesir]

Can’t express how happy it makes me to see Ben ripping again 🔥

[@zeroethsort1071]

Did something happen that prevented him from skating? Glad to see footage of him again as well, just haven’t been following him very closely.

[@abownee2136]

@@zeroethsort1071 i bumped into him at a southside contest on accident and both of us apologized to eachother and I looked and it was Ben Raybourn and I was like “are you ben raybourn?” knowing it was him💀

[@ONEskis]

@@abownee2136 ok he didn’t ask tho

[@abownee2136]

@@ONEskis ight bro no need to be that guy lol

[@moisessoto1492]

me tooo 😭😂💘🤘🏼 that’s a skater

[@zackmccurdy8144]

Chris Gregson has got to be one of the greatest things to happen for the cinematography of transition/vert skating. Never fails to blow minds how much control that dude has on the board and behind the lense simultaneously. Also amazing to see Ben on the board again. God bless to all 🙏

[@inputreflector]

💯

[@pablomoreno1996]

Also you can tell its him immediately

[@chinesefoodbong]

how did he make i over the spine. HOW?

[@JoeFromCO]

had the same thing on my mind

[@Hoodinator17]

@@Huncho300 gyro stabilizer lol

[@WaifuRuns]

Dam so sick to see ben skating again, last time i saw him was in portland in 2018 filming, he was an awesome and super welcoming dude. Its really nice to know hes back on the board again having fun like he inspired me to be back when i was a kid.

[@seandyeskate2824]

Oh brother he’s been killing it down here in Texas I love seeing him around man 😼

[@Bobbysk8salot]

Missed seeing this dude skate! ❤️

[@justinpioletti2921]

when I saw ben on KOTR like years ago, it really made me feel like I could do it. I got very shitty vision so i gotta skate with glasses too, but seeing his mad steeze and original composure, I thought i would finally commit to rly getting more serious with skating. no joke I would never have begun skating without ben. thanks ben.

[@marissac870]

Him and Freddy. Siiiiick match. I wish this never ended. Thank you for showing us some Ben. I know a lot of us are just happy to see his smile again. Fuck yeah Domestics hat I was like sheeeeit , say it , say it hahahha. Much love. Seeing this made my day. No lie

[@Jedimasterdodo]

So happy to see him back on the board. He was one of my favorites back on birdhouse. Best style and flow

[@TheCoreyDeal]

amazing. been a huge fan of Ben since 1031 and was so bummed when he went off the map. my friends and i would reminisce on his skating all the time and when fred gall started posting him i was like oh boy he’s back and this solidified it. amazing

[@kyleimpson]

I can’t even express how happy it makes me feel to see footage of Ben Raybourn. Only met him in real life once but I’ve always felt this connection to his skateboarding and been pulling for him as if he’s an old friend. I know a lot of other people feel the same way about his skating and really missed him in his absence. The world is healing ❤️‍🩹

[@memorysometimers3067]

Same here bro! His thrasher cover not too long ago was such a tease! 😃🍻🔥

[@remusfondatorul1736]

Dude I haven’t seen any footy of him since forever

[@kyleimpson]

@@remusfondatorul1736 I know! I remember seeing that Magnified of him dropping into an underpass in Santa Monica but I think that footage was from 2019-ish

[@trapjudas1631]

I lived in Houston last year and got the chance to skate with Ben a couple times at southside. When I first moved there I heard the news of his turbulent times and was heartbroken, but then he’d start popping up at the park randomly and was always one of the nicest, most down to earth, gnarly human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of kicking it with. Glad to see you back in the mix, bud 💘

[@RNGenius381]

so nice to see something from him again. i just love his energy

[@Naltddesha]

This makes me happy. So glad to see this guy on a board again.

[@senorhood2878]

Was in Houston this past weekend and ran into him at the EZ7. Awesome dude, super down to earth. Hellacious skater

[@bargerkenneth]

That's a pretty rad move to have the ender in your piece be someone else's hammer. Loved this vid. Keep shredding Ben.

[@karim8030]

There’s something special about watching Ben skate, hope he’s happy

[@BigErnMcCracken777]

I remember when he dropped in on this crazy steep overpass pillar on king of the road back in the day. Dude jus charges everything full send. Good to see he’s doing well and still shreddin

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

On KOTR... that drop in, twas absolutely insane, I think like his 3rd time he nailed it, but wow!! What courage...that slap was basically a wall

[@therealjd1503]

I absolutely love watching Ben skate again. He is one of a kind

[@ojwheels]

We missed you Ben!!

[@ZKorvin]

What a legend, he could have been huge but skates for the love instead. 🔥

[@tyhallmakinit]

Ayyye! Big O got a cameo! Such a sick guy! But I was more excited to see Ben shred again! That man looks super stoked to be home and skating his old stomping grounds! 🔥💯❤

[@135photo5]

My god its good to see this guy back

[@meowforjasper2838]

This made me so unbelievably happy.

[@scottmccrimmon1]

So much energy! Love Ben’s skating

[@gogoissei]

My hero🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌

[@mauricechowder]

ever heard of superman or ironman??? real heroes dont wear caps

[@susiemuller222]

Ben is a hero who looks good on a 🧢 👓style🔥

[@noahc833]

7:55 is why Ben is one of my favorite skaters. Also shoutout to the editor that put the audio over that clip

[@mushman5635]

Fuck yeah

[@jackpalmiotti]

A good editor nows a good moment when they see one, props indeed.

[@Kultactivities]

YES! It’s been so long since I’ve seen Ben skate, so stoked on him coming back and still going nuts!

[@NickCohen_01]

this made my day hyped to see ben back on the board doing what he loves

[@TheScrubDesigns]

This dude was a serious inspiration for myself throughout high school so glad to see him doing good and shredding still.

[@DARRENC910]

We love you Ben, always did. Don't forget it! Keep moving forwards, sideways.

[@Lance.pigman]

Love seeing my boy Nate ending the video flying in style 🙌🔥

[@matt97342]

Great to see you back Ben!

[@jeremydalpiaz940]

So good seeing him back on four wheels. ❤

[@Donkeysj]

Yes! I've been wondering about this dude....and bonus Gregson footage!

[@jeremydeanda7362]

Thank you so much for putting this together so we can see such a wonderful human being shred again. Brought a tear to my eye not gonna lie.

[@NickWillMakeIt]

FAVORITE SKATER!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! So happy to see him in a good place. Keep moving forward my G!

[@jwest88]

I've fallen out of love with life/skating too in the last few years. I did make it out last weekend to the skatepark and was talking to a few friends there they mentioned Ben. Stoked he's having fun on a board again and I hope to do the same soon. Weather was improving towards Spring but then rain and snow this last week. Here's to better times ahead.

[@stevepurdy2451]

Thanks for posting guys, this stoked me up to get back out on the plank again, i remember getting caught up in some of the things superfluous to just having fun on the board and they did taint skating for me as well, one of the things about getting older and less physically capable is it has brought me back to the essence of why I skated in the first place, the feeling of rolling and sharing that with friends and and all stoking off each other, may we all never lose that 🤘 thanks for sharing your journey Ben and thanks to the guys behind the vid ❤️

[@JoseRamirez-fi2nf]

Yesss Ben !!! He dropped bangers and then disappeared, glad to see his alive and kicking ((:

[@quinnmichael2657]

Yes! So stoked to see this. Dude is still ripping and looks like he's having a blast.

[@alvarogt1947]

MY FAVORITE SKATERRRRR, WE LOVE U BEN

[@dylanjones1990]

Hell ya !! Stoked to see more Ben footage

[@bomba5865]

Ben!!! So glad to see ya skating again! Caddying your ramp around with jake for KOTR is one of the best times! Love from ABQ!💖

[@MasterGuero]

Wow I was just wondering what he was up to a few weeks ago. A google search had some people saying bad things but glad he’s back skating. He’s so good.

[@PROJECTM95]

The world needed this… Welcome back Ben ❤️

[@chrisruiz4729]

Forever my favorite skater. Welcome back Benny.

[@codyclark2780]

I like the look of Southsides bowl. Many lines to be made. Bens wild passion comes out of it. Cool to see folks come back to what they love & light up

[@afryhover]

I love Ben's skating so much.

[@briarwoodskateboards928]

Saw him for the first time at a 1031 demo in Michigan, super cool, and Rips! glad to see new clips of him now!

[@TheSpliffMaster]

I used to watch Ben skate and think to my self that he's as close to Cardiel as anyone. He was all out, full send! Buzzing to see him skate

[@charlietrapp9645]

ben’s always been one of my favorites! I love seeing him skate again

[@DanHovington]

So good to see him

[@jenkemSommelier]

I love this dude!!!

[@Mandeiros]

One of my all time favs. Glad to see Ben is doing well!

[@princequestly2218]

So rad to see him back in action stoked again.

[@MrChadtron2020]

So great to see him back. The last couple years I've typed in Ben Raybourn 2019, 2020, 2021... no new footage expect when is got sick on the spiral ramp. Glad to see new footy come in

[@anthonydo89]

This kind of makes my week, so good to see that guy back home.

[@gokartsRfun]

Raybourn was always my favorite dude to watch as a kid. It makes me so so stoked to see him skating again

[@DreWhile]

He’s back!❤️❤️❤️

[@PHONY__]

Beyond fucking stoked to see Ben in the scene again! Need more!

[@mauricechowder]

more stoke needed STAT!

[@Gundwn]

Fuck yes. His barn burner video is something I show everyone when skateboarding is brought up.

[@alexw903]

Best shit ever! Great to see Ben back on the board

[@k.boogs_]

Glad to see my boy back home 🤘🏽

[@moisessoto1492]

love too see him again ❤️ favorite

[@OldSkaterGuy]

Great to see Ben skating again.

[@BigDog8162.0]

So Beautiful I Love Skateboarding! Warms my Heart ❤️ ta See Ben Still Ripping 👊🏿🤘🏿🙏🏿🔥🛹

[@ohheybigbabysweets]

SO stoked to see Ben skating again ! Still kills it

[@DavidGarcia-ee1ww]

That was so amazing to watch!!

[@magicwood2360]

Love Ben's skating , Keep shredding dude 🤙👊

[@apanhaesta]

Thank you so much for this.

[@tfarbes]

I can’t wait to see more from Ben raybourn. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kfj69]

Thanks for the video. Incredible skating!!!!!

[@mostchilldude]

so stoked to see ben skating again!

[@derikkrobles13]

We missed you Ben!!! 💜

[@tylerp3327]

Fuckin love Ben!! So great to see him back on board. Total legend!

[@vasectomyfail442]

He’s looking good, glad he’s doing ok!

[@seankeef9838]

So sick! Ben seems well settled. Nice one Gregson, always an amazing view man.

[@heathschmidt7516]

So thankful to see Ben’s alive and well!…… You’ve been missed !!!

[@VictorYanezIII]

Ben ! Yeah !!! Hope he's doing good.

[@jwall7065]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I MISSED THIS DUDE SO MUCH SO GLAD TO SEE HIM SKATING

[@maxt99shiun62]

This dude right here inspired me to learn invert I Watch all of his part on KZbin best skater ever

[@wickedcityrips2409]

This is skateboarding. Couldn’t love this more. I remember skating with Ben at Southside when he was a little guy. All of us always knew he was gonna be something special. So glad he’s found his way back to loving skating for skating.

[@EaZiE01]

Grew up skating with Big-O. Awesome to see him still promote skating and Southside got it goin on! Wish I could hit that park more often if I was closer. Ben rippin!

[@joeytuzz]

love Ben Raybourn, also I could watch Chris Gregson film bowl lines for the rest of my life pls

[@boundaryjournal9756]

I needed this. We all needed this.

[@mauricechowder]

lol stfu we all did not

[@TheFrequenzT]

best news in years. so glad ben is back! i'll go skate now...

[@flipgc9264]

Good to see you shredding again Ben! Miss ya Brotha!

[@richieharter5293]

love you Ben your amazing welcome back

[@fuas710]

this makes me so happy! we love you ben!

[@doktor_faust]

I love ben so much much, and i am so happy to finally see him shredd again!

[@CJOMEDIA]

Damn so nice to see Ben skate he’s like the Bigfoot of skating last time I saw him he was on the last birdhouse full length glad to see him out here again 💪🏼

[@dontbesohumble]

I remember meeting Ben here in Youngstown Ohio at a 1031 demo yeaaaaaars ago at a skatepark called stomping grounds. I thought his style was so cool when I first saw him. Glad your back Ben!!!

[@rmhfpv9225]

Chris Gregson's filming is incredible. one of my favorites.

[@tressbassing]

I will never forget those days at the union arms by burnside hang with you at Donovan's apartment and skating burnside! Miss you Ben and you always have a place here in Oregon. This is flip. Keep killing it man this cold call is what we have all been waiting for.

[@mauricechowder]

"need new friends 2022 "should be your new favorite quote

[@josechaves421]

Hell yes I love this dude!

[@soundsbitter]

..hell yea dude. This is beautiful. Thank you skateboarding

[@aguitacalentito]

Great to see Ben back ! 🙏🏽🔥

[@kjpetsch]

you best learn lol so happy to see him stoked and having fun on his board.

[@mauricechowder]

did he do a slappy yet

[@liamjamieson6842]

Cold Call series with another great video. Thank you Thrasher

[@mauricechowder]

appreciate the response were definitely reading this right now - Thrasher

[@liamjamieson6842]

@@mauricechowder hahaha. sometimes they do read the comments!

[@mikeulllujan]

So sick. So hyped on this ❤️❤️

[@katlynfoster6327]

YES!!!!