Kader Ventures (Set up and Session)

Spent a day on the Kader trucks.
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00:00 Gear
04:08 Grip
07:35 Bolts
09:44 Bearings
12:51 The session

[@SchwappSchwopp]

Just came back from my 3 hour session, did well, foot doesn't hurt anymore. I stretched, showered and now I'm watching this 35min episode while eating, thx for rounding off this perfect and sunny saturday!

[@RYN-O]

Fr fr

[@TheHighHoe]

living the dream

[@fernandoreyes680]

Literally did the exact same thing but it's Sunday lol

[@Bleseddd1]

Ben is the Keanu reeves of skating

[@bendegros]

Thanks I think

[@Bleseddd1]

@@bendegros yes, the people’s champ 🙏🏽

[@funkydankspliff]

He’s The One

[@JaGGeR-]

Neo Degros

[@taco2757]

No he’s the Ben Degros of skating

[@jeremysweeney2241]

YOU ARE THE VANCOUVER CARPENTER! I was trying to see if you had a brother or something, thanks for the videos. You helped me jump to the hawk and trowel aaand slappies! Please keep up the great work.

[@gobeats333]

I’m currently on the funnest board I’ve ever had, Creature Jawn Gardner shape, 8.8 w/ 14.0 wb, with thunder hollow lights, it’s so much fun

[@spencebjj]

We love the gear talk!🎉

[@adrive4343]

Tech talk is always appreciated. Thank you for the grip screw tip.💪🏽

[@funkydankspliff]

Board setups are my favorite thing to watch, so this was delightful and my heart is full

[@maximustheskater911]

This is a great video! I love how ben is always so honest and shares his feelings and every detail about the products. Probably the only channel I can trust when it comes to skateboarding products.

[@UrbanCulture3]

Just as I'm researching them and the expert makes a video , magnificent!

[@thesuperstomper4776]

Loved the long set up. The time stamps were a nice addition.

[@bendegros]

I figured the time stamps were essential on this one.

[@aserman16]

Made the switch to Quantum bearings this year, honestly super super underrated and have had the same set since March, still going super fast and good.

[@buss1205]

honestly. i had a session out when it was raining for a solid hour and they barely slowed down after, i cleaned them the next day and they're like brand new again. I've never had bearings that survived the rain like quantums have

[@cwatson42785]

Better than reds and super reds?

[@chriscas-ToolAficionado]

"am I getting tired?" 🤣 What an incredible session that was! I was glued for 35mins. Much respect!

[@ANDREW-nz9sf]

Ben Ross of gripping boards🖌 So calm and relaxing in your detailed narration and tips that I forgot I was watching a truck review for a moment there😅

[@kanklelove1826]

TY, Ben and please keep'o showing us more & more merch! Adriano's super cool to boot! 😎👍

[@Cal5-y9x]

I didn’t know that you got your stuff for free 😂 I thought you just had enough money to be buying all this stuff. Loved the video

[@bendegros]

I would go broke buying skate gear. Sorry kids, no dinner tonight but dads go a fresh board!

[@Skinkneepuppy]

@@bendegros instead you just go broke buying shorts

[@malice4422]

@@bendegros nothing wrong with that! Kids gotta be independent some day eventually anyways

[@Markcurb]

Maybe it’s free because of our support

[@truthnpaws3866]

He’s starting to resemble ALOT like Steve O too

[@MagoMurillo360]

Ben, I really love how meticulous you are when explaining little details of the skate. THAT’S WHY I’M HERE FOR!!! :) Keep going and keep teaching

[@razortails]

Great video, favourite so far. Just a pleasure to watch. Appreciate your effort in making these. I ride the 8.75 version as I’m a heavier skater, but loved your observations and set up. Many thanks.

[@realmackle]

Kader has always been one of my favorites, thanks for the review

[@robertbaker3620]

Dude I gotta say, you're skating better than ever in this video, like the Achilles isn't an issue whatsoever. And that dark wood grain on the anti hero is beautiful. I just had a Grant Taylor 8.5 and seeing this makes me want another.

[@daanzen]

The way you say "sorry" is like music for my ears!

[@gianjose9776]

So good Ben great past time, pleasure to watch keep uploading stuffs like this more session and set ups

[@jamesberkeley390]

Thanks for all the uploads

[@idkyoursoul3609]

came for trucks, enjoyed some nice board set up asmr. thank you dad

[@producedagains808]

Love the gear talk. Thanks for all the videos!

[@genzexus4833]

Dood, you are the bob ross of deck building! This was so satisfying.

[@raeshimizu4928]

Love the gear talk. Need more 😄

[@not_a_frog]

Good to see you killing it! Also if you're looking to make mob stick better I def recommend snipping off a corner and using it to sand down the edges of the top ply before applying (mainly around the nose/tail/pockets). I learned this as a way to stop mob from peeling during east coast winters but it works well in any climate 👍

[@thomascardoso-grant6869]

Always love the gear talk.

[@xoup1938]

Love the long-form videos! I think most people watch for the skate nerd talk.

[@chrisXjosi]

Thank you soo much, finally truck reviews again ❤

[@chrisXjosi]

Perfect video, love the gear talk! 🖤

[@chrisXjosi]

One of your best videos ever 😍

[@noah-sg4yx]

damn bro, i can listen to you talk about skating for hours or watch you skate, love it! you are a great inspiration to me to keep skating forever. I dream of having a spot behind my house like yours, where I can skate every damn day. keep up the good work homie!👊🏽

[@crownedinterror9]

Maaaan a few of those kickflips on the antihero deck were the kind that keep rising after you've caught them. Soooo sick.

[@leekthomas737]

watching this board being setup is soothing my anxiety this morning. thanks Ben

[@leftovermike4663]

That diy looks like a dream !

[@strikeordie69]

Your pop was insane with the ventures

[@jaybird634]

Ben starts talking about wheel base numbers makes me instantly happy . lol

[@fatdadskatesbad]

What a cool set up you have man!!!

[@rmhfpv9225]

looove gear talk. love it. love it.

[@mikeyverano]

Damn Ben you really boosting those kick flips!!!

[@Harleydavidsinn]

Love that you’re using quantum bearings. Love that Alabama is pumping out sick stuff for skateboarding still!

[@joshhenry2446]

My favorite skate content creator because of all the specs talk

[@FirelordRob76]

i have the venture 5.2 lows and they are my dream truck. i skated theeve and tensor for years without knowing how stable ventures feel.

[@ronniecreager2585]

The king is back!

[@chucknorris2182]

as a freestyler, I can tell you that spacers are a essential to keep the bearings alive. Because in railstand (primo) there is too much pressure on the bearing without that spacer

[@bendegros]

Makes sense. I pretty much avoid primo like my life depends on it.

[@chewinhard4456]

It would be the exact same with or without spacers. The inside cylinder of the bearing ( one that the axle goes through) protrudes out slightly from the shield. Spacers just rest on that. Unless I’m missing something I’m pretty sure it’s the same either way.

[@sootytern]

you are the skateboard version of camping with steve

[@memorysometimers3067]

Stealth Spot Skating !!! But Ben wouldn’t be having a step 2. 👌🍻✌️

[@AA30996502]

I’ve never steppeson a board but love skating and these types of videos

[@Jfundy]

Tip to anyone gripping a board: use the paper from the bottom of the griptape, put that paper on top of the griptape when pressing down to get air bubbles out. Now you wont scratch up your hands lol

[@ragbox7107]

I too have noticed it’s hard to avoid getting a crease when gripping with Mob but I think I have it figured out now. Patting it in the middle helps when first applying the griptape

[@fitch9782]

I use the bolts and I like when the little circle of grip breaks perfectly and sticks the the end of the bolt

[@tylerhatch8962]

Truck madness returns!!!

[@RYN-O]

Love gear oriented vids

[@subieracer005]

Oh the madness! The madness is real people!!!

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

"Truck switching Vortex" Haha , love ya man !

[@noluck8250]

love your content, keep grginding! :)

[@t0xicsavant]

This was so good didnt even feel like 35min tbh!!!😁

[@markedgar]

I needed this

[@arikuusela6716]

8:08 That looks pretty good, good tip!

[@jon5one7]

Good shit today Ben, as expected. I know you may not recall specific people in the comments but I still have yet to actually skate. I bought a Canada skate shop blank out of one of the very first few batches and I spoke to you ig. I have RA and I've found some more problems my right hip is totally shot, ruined done. So I'm trying to fix it at the moment. What I want to say is your rehab and ability to skate after that injury gives me hope man.

[@bendegros]

I remember chatting with you❤️. I hope you find your path to healing!!!!

[@jon5one7]

@@bendegros I have man but it's a lot longer road than expected. But I'm trying to remain hopeful.

[@alumbertragedy]

the anti hero 8.25 x 31.5 is so enticing

[@jouhajohnny]

Your tricks always look so snappy on Ventures

[@tjmanning]

6:30 Its been so long since I’ve ridden ventures I had forgotten about the hardware location. As soon as you mentioned it I had a flash of PTSD of trying to take them on and off a deck lol

[@JonnyDIY]

My brother and I rode ventures pretty exclusively for yeeeears. We always just used a wrench on the nuts. We didnt even own skate tool dont think til we were older hah

[@gianjose9776]

Venture trucks are the best top of the line no arguements about it. Makes tricks clean and it fixes your landing posture

[@romanquick728]

Great video!

[@x-daveonpc]

Hey @Ben Degros! I discovered your channel and videos a few weeks ago when I first got 'back' into skating after a 10-ish years break. I've never been good at it, but I want to give it another try. My main issue right now is picking up the parts that I'd qualify as 'bang for the buck'. I'm 33, pretty much out of shape for a sport as physically taxing like skate, and have a pretty tight budget. I was wondering if you have already made a video like that, or if you could please do one, because to be honest, I'm not sure the parts I have in mind would be adequate if I'm back to square one, having to relearn pretty much everything and all. Love your content btw! 👍

[@nicholashiggins856]

That Kickflip at 17:17 was HUGE

[@jann470]

Hellyeah Ben, you Fs switch flip seems very better on that anti Heto deck!!! Amazing as always ❤️

[@BuzzTx902]

I was stoked on that new Anti Hero 14”wb and picked one up for myself. I ride venture 5.6 also, my only concern for that deck on ventures is the short tail (6.5”), I’ve found that longer tails work best (like the primitive 8.25 shape)

[@rmhfpv9225]

ever try the April 8.25" ? I ask because I like the April 8.25" and I think the Primitive 8.25" is the exact same mold from BBS, but not 100% sure. It would be nice to know so I can find more of that shape in stock.

[@BuzzTx902]

@@rmhfpv9225 yes. The April is almost the same but slightly flatter. Skate mental also uses a similar shape for their newer bbs 8.25 decks

[@twobitt2222]

Where did u buy the antihero deck g??

[@BuzzTx902]

@@twobitt2222 skate warehouse and tactics both have it in stock. Look for the “misregistered eagle” 8.25 x 31.5

[@cptcarl83]

Where did you get the anti hero 14wb. I cant find it anywhere. Thanks for the help.

[@davidvanvliet193]

Dad shredding 🔥🔥🔥🛹switch Tre straight butters

[@bendegros]

Thanks son!

[@bannapeels]

a new ben degros vid never dissapoints

[@booth403]

this was a great video, I'd love to see something about board selection with this level of board nerdiness 😅 I tend to buy Almost since they have good options, I can get steep concave, steep nose/tail and twin tail @ 8 inches consistently but would be interested in knowing what the other big board companies do for features and sizing. Don't know how many freemium boards you have sitting around, but it's an idea. Thanks for putting out the great content, skating 20 years+ but only really just started watching skate youtubers and you're definitely one of the favorites!

[@taneltolsting2900]

Hi Booth, could you recomend a twin tail by Almost? I just spent some time to find one but could not from the internet.

[@booth403]

@@taneltolsting2900 Any of the Rodney Mullen pro boards at your width, he rides symmetrical decks, or at least as close to that they might as well be :) Cheers dude

[@marcomichel99]

Thank you ❤

[@eat-your-food684]

Setup madness gets me good...

[@JakeShunt]

Thiose kickflips on the anti hero board were gorgeous 🤤🤤

[@ronniecreager2585]

Found my sweet spot with thunders. Gonna go up a size next summer

[@unzulaessig]

Cool, i never tyed a screw for the truck holes, nice hack! or bodge or trick

[@TheCoreyDeal]

I got some with the same finish a few years ago and they came with the green bushings which i think are the best bushings in any skateboarding trucks

[@TheCoreyDeal]

Also if you haven’t tried pepper grip it’s the best grip I’ve ever skated and it’s the perfect balance between mob and jessup and cuts so good

[@titancheat]

Yo your sons setup looks nice. I want to try some thunders.

[@dadboard]

free gear btw, you plebs. Oh and these stickers? _Trash_ Ben just felt like flexing on us today 😂

[@Mark-xr5gj]

Ben is soooooo gooooood

[@daddylmmaculation6546]

great video, Im just commenting for the algorithym love your vids

[@ThrashhBang]

I love ventures

[@jouhajohnny]

Same

[@joshgladden2930]

I smell a new series, Ben's Christmas completes. "Today on bens christmas completes were going to frame this deck, then learn slappy hurricanes, and put together this twin tail ! "

[@bendegros]

You are alarmingly close to what I did today!😂 You’ll find out in a week or two.

[@sk8rgirl420]

I have been dreaming of the kaders ever since I saw a screenshot leak on the slapmag venture thread… this video is perfect. I also recently bought the 14” wb misregistered eagle deck. It’s perfect! The rest of your 8.25 setup is identical outside of the kaders… hopefully a shop near me will have em in stock

[@justinmuir9163]

Would you sat 144 mids would with that deck?

[@mearl3977]

Ben you need to get a mellow Life board! I just got a mellow from Sam and I'm loving it.

[@cappy_skateboarding7920]

Im 45 years old and really still prefer 14wb with thunder trucks. Around 31.6 length I skate 8" or 8.125 decks. Took a bit to figure out what works best when I started skateboarding again last year

[@robolinoschmidt8676]

That’s an early 2000 deck size ..I use it too ..but it’s hard to get a 8“ deck with a 14“ wb

[@cappy_skateboarding7920]

@@robolinoschmidt8676 there are a few companies that have 8" deck 14wb but 8.125 is close enough.

[@radimnovy4264]

Same here.

[@TH-nc1gj]

20:40 that switch frontside flip was perfect

[@JonnyDIY]

Stomped it too 👍

[@jimmyhuang8730]

Powell is releasing the all new X Formula wheels similar to Dragons but in 97A, you should get a set and review them.

[@gianjose9776]

I just lost my board some theft took it from me, I have the exact same size 8.25 Girl board 5.6 venture trucks and 55mm Spitfire classics i really love that set up Its my diamond i spend my savings out off it its really my dream set up i wish i get it back or get my hands to that exact setup

[@_barnac]

had a set of ventures 5.8, swapped the bushings for bones mid whites. Loved the truck but changing boards was always such a pain due to the whole skatetool barely reaching. Due to this i wont bother again

[@jahoonkim9594]

Oh no Ben’s gonna cause the kader trucks to go out of stock everywhere now, thanks ben

[@_Maxten]

i feel like if you dont use spafers it just exposes your threading even more which makes it harder to put the nut back on/off when it gets worn

[@Chris.wya20]

Omg babe wake up Ben just posted

[@anhiirr]

22:26 you stomped that one i could tell you were liking this 14" wb at first touch. XD I may have to keep my eye out for 8.25x31.5 decks. Last short board i rode was a 8.13x31 Rick howard semi pro deck sum 10 years ago but that thing BLASTED fs shoves i figure it was the shorter WB before i stepped up to 8.38x32 decks. Only trucks i currently have at that size are 144 mindy hollows. Or old 139 stage X hangers i could put on the 144 plates or some old 9 plates that will probably crack/snap a pin in its lifetime. BC thats just what they do. Ive been liking the red/big balls 6 ball bearings lately since i mostly ride parks they keep speed and are really good for transition not sure how well theyll hold up.

[@kristoffer8740]

Would love to see a review of the Independent Forged Hollow Mids if you ever get your hands on a pair.

[@Michael_Wede]

I’m glad you get everything for free because trucks be so expensive plus everything else. But the catch is you get truck madness so 😁

[@bendegros]

Yup. Double edged sword

[@zor__]

Thanks for making videos, I really enjoy them. `fist bump` :)

[@liltwothirds]

I love ventures on my krooked board. I was on an enjoi before and it felt awful. Maybe it’s a DELUXE thing ?

[@wlacosta]

I know that sw fs flip felt good. ventures are the best flatground truck