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[@haaake]

Ben I like you because you put in your bearing spacers and you tightened them and then loosened up for just a bit of play. I have to dock only 0.1 points for not sanding the edge of the grip but you came back and sanded it once with the tool so only a .05 deduction. No silverados would normally be another deduction but you made up for it with Allen hardware. All in all this is a highly rated high quality setup that any of us would be proud roll around on.

[@JM_andtheArgonauts]

Sales of crailtap just went up 1000%

[@janeyarmstrong6839]

Always a pleasure watching you skate ❤

[@friturass]

Ben, you gotta try April’s 8.125. It was a game changer for me. Perfect popsicle shape with 14 inch wheelbase. I ride it on Thunder 147s and 52mm spitfire classics…best combo I ever tried

[@SHDerek]

“I can’t put my finger on why it feels that way” As he’s putting his fingers on it

[@zanez7953]

I love to see these set up videos, keep it up Big Ben

[@davefreeburg7346]

I walked by that first park when I was in town for a work related conference about 5 years ago. This librarian/skater geeked out seeing the stack of books. Such a fun idea.

[@werksguy]

Really nice set up!! Try a Kenny Anderson board with 144 standard Indy trucks with red bearings and OJ key frames cruiser wheels 56mm or 58mm will be to cruise on any type of pavement and go fast.

[@gabrielcherbonnier491]

Nice set up!!

[@werksguy]

Thanks man@@gabrielcherbonnier491

[@thenixer8968]

Lipslides are looking perfect 👌

[@GotSawst]

I just spent close to $300 on a new complete. 8.5 symmetrical 14" wheelbase with 148 thunder titanium lights, modus titanium coated bearings, acer titanium hardware, acer bolts for the thunder trucks, Powell dragon wheels. Its the lightest and most beautiful board i ever had in 20 years and skates like a dream

[@e-money.]

Those etnies are dope, like that colorway

[@lcrilley93]

Let's gooooooo got the first kf back tail in a while stoked for ya man

[@tapefilter2000]

Change is good. I've jumped up from 8 to 8.75 (big boy board, looks proportionate with my size 12 feet) and it's fun. 14" wheelbase Venture lows, 52mm spitties, all good.

[@toryfry7636]

We are riding identical set ups, what deck are you riding? Always on the lookout for wide and short.🙌

[@tapefilter2000]

@@toryfry7636 an old GX1000 deck a homie at the shop gave me. One of their logo boards with a split veneer. Couldn't tell you which woodshop it is but I'm guessing BBS as it's got some stiffness to it

[@lukeparsons4965]

I just set up an antihero 8.75 but it’s only an 14.25 wheel base and 31.75 length, and even though I haven’t skated Indy’s in forever some reason it was just calling for them. I’m coming off a super flat 9 inch egg and this new deck just feels so much safer and has like super pop lol

[@robertbaker3620]

I dig the 14" wheelbase but as a 6'1" tall person with size 10.5 shoes I can't have a board thinner than 8.38. I swear 8.38 with a 14 - 14.25" wheelbase is the ultimate sweet spot for me. Tiago Lemos' pro model for Primitive is 8.38 with 14" wheelbase and a big round nose and it's PERFECT. Also the Hockey/FA 8.38 is perfect as well.

[@atypical_blk_guy]

I just switched to an 8.375 full shape blank. The large nose threw me off for awhile but I've gotten used to it. Think I'm going to go back down to an 8.25.

[@vdostarr]

My friend I think you would like the DLX True Fit Mold ;) It’s 8.38 with a 14 WB

[@SchwappSchwopp]

I'm soon going to try the G052 shape on Venture 5.6 lights with 52mm f4 classics and also on 5.8 lights with 53mm f4 conical full. Board is already prepared with the 5.6s waiting for me to be done with the current setup :D Haven't been riding Ventures or Crailtap boards for at least 10 years I guess, so I'm hyped to try both again. Crailtap concaves are sooo flat, I'm so not used to that after riding BBS for years now, mostly Real, Krooked, DW. It's even more flat than the April 8.25" 14" WB I rode a few weeks ago, which I liked on Thunders, but I really had to get used to it for 1 or 2 sessions. Edit: After your vid, I also might try Thunders on it, but I don't think that the board will last long enough :D

[@shyn0o0]

How do you like the Girl setup? I have the same setup and I like it. I want to try an April 8.25 14wb with venture 5.6 lights. What was your experience with the April Deck?

[@SchwappSchwopp]

​@@shyn0o0 actually I didn't skate that setup that much yet. I'm back on my standard all around setup at the moment (acutally im injured since a few weeks), which is 14.38" WB, 8.38" and Indy 149 forged hollows. I guess I even prefer Aces nowadays, I've ridden them on my last setup and really liked them. To finally answer your question: I like the April shape more than the OG crailtap concave. It is to flat for me tbh but I was biased because I was so used to all the other BBS Boards like Real, Krooked, Deathwish. Also April eventhough that one also was way more flat compared to the other BBS boards mentioned, but not nearly as flat as the Girl concave. Maybe it was the combination with Venture trucks which I've also not ridden in the past 10 years. But in theory that's a good combination, if you get used to it. I remember all my switch flips were doing pretty well on that setup, I will try it again soon :) Please try the Venture + April combo and tell me how you liked it, really curious about that setup. I'd ride April again that's for sure. I really liked it on my 148 + classics and also 149 Thunders. On 149 with conical fulls even more, because that's what I'm used to as mentioned.

[@SchwappSchwopp]

On the April and also Girl board all my flips worked a lot better when putting my back foot slightly more on the tail, like you see dylan jaeb do. I really had to adjust on these boards

[@Killadey]

You're cutting that grip-tape like a boss!

[@atypical_blk_guy]

The go52 will be my next board. I switched to an 8.375 full shape blank. Ready to go back to an 8.25.

[@elManu7one2]

Looking good Ben. Time to put out that 2/ 2 and-a-half minute street part! 🍤🍦

[@MarcelNinety]

Nice board , still killing it

[@MuzluPattes16]

Sewa is crazy clean with his tricks.

[@gabriellaforce2041]

Can’t go wrong whit Venture 5.2 low, 14 wb and a Choc board!

[@Marc_Sola]

I just switched from small classic shape wheels to 56mm conical fulls. They are noticeably more heavy but totally worth it for the stability. The small wheels didn’t work with my indy 159s and I kept losing balance while setting up for flip tricks. Now I’m starting to land flip tricks with more speed

[@txtpeer5179]

Element sale gave me deck for the rest of my life its cool to ride a fresh board whenever you want that nothing bad about that if you can

[@fitch9782]

I'm going to use the longnecks from now on. I'm not blowing out bolt holes and I notice zero difference, I just like that they fit better.

[@Mvriomxrio]

Nice sw kickflip back tail slide 👍🏽

[@EdwardBaker94]

Rnnning the go52 and the infamous 8.25 with a longer tail than nose boards for sometime now. I love the quick pop feeling of the indys but hate the height and weight of the truck. But I got some thunders and the press of the tail felt amazing. Been on thunders for a while and been curious to try ventures.

[@eVerProductions1]

That nose blunt then fs bigspin was too smooth buttery all steez Damn it Ben now I gotta get a pair of 5.2 lo! But I agree after kinda getting over the madness I’m just back to the og 14” wb. Back to good ole 7.75-8, thunder or venture lo, 52mm wheels and I’ve been actually able to have fun and just skate and not think oh why why The 14” wheelbase helps a lot with popping

[@diplenski]

i like ventures infinitely more than thunders. i'm keen to try some 5.6 highs and 5.2 lows

[@otakuskateboarding9617]

snazzy mustard etnies w the jorts

[@SpookyMolder]

Always a treat to see a new Ben video 😎🖤

[@quincypinetree]

this video was sick as always but felt like a fever dream with all the things happening 1. Ben doesn’t sand down his board 2. Ben doesn’t do the star thing when tightening down his bolts 3. BEN USED SPACERS???? 4. Ben was outside with no shoes on just socks

[@swzebrat6409]

Really enjoyed the skating in this one

[@babute21]

can you make a video about stagnant progression? I've been trying to learn kickflips for about 6 months now and still struggling :(

[@justinesagan178]

That's a very long time. My advice would be a smaller lighter set up. If you arent landing it could be due to pop. Pop is stagnant when your board is too big for you. Try a 7.75.

[@MigMigusta]

What about Flip deck? I wonder why did you never tried it. They press two shapes, one is full shape which have shovel nose and tail and lil bit steeper than their classical mellow pointy shape

[@BLVCKSEA]

After skating an 8.5-8.75 setup, I could not imagine going back down to anything smaller....8.5 has become the norm to me and might even feel a little small.. When it comes to boards..I'm not really picky on which brands I chose as long as they are made from BBS or PS Stix..I will only skate Indy's..Thunders or Aces..when it comes to wheels..I skate Spitfire Classics..preferably Formula 4s..and always white..my grip tape has to be blk..mob/jessup/grizzly/diamond is fine..I prefer Bronson G3s or better..and i always try to use 7/8 Diamond hardware...but any 7/8 allen hardware will do.

[@siegegoggles]

I will never understand how you cut your grip tape so easily. I always mess up.

[@_freedumb]

Looks like a good match for you. Do you always ride new trucks stock tightness or is there some secret tightening ritual involved 😁😁

[@AaronFelizmenio]

Sometimes I just want to get venture lows just to know how it feels

[@Bigpantz]

Are those 5.0 ventures ????

[@jimmyvieraart]

OLFA SIGHTING!

[@edihendiwhned]

Nice

[@hoodedcobra1531]

I just got a Jart Gustavo deck it’s a lil longer then my Nyjah but it is flat also like it not a big nose but it’s alright

[@mysterynerd213]

you should try a franky villani deck

[@emilmilanov6997]

Just in case you need ideas for 8.125 decks with 14inch wheelbase, 8 inch Powell flight deck shape 242 actually measures 8.125. I'm currently riding and loving it.

[@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158]

I'm surprised it took you a while to adjust to this setup. I would have bet it fitted like a pair of old, worn and comfortable shoes. Live and learn, venture lows and flat boards may not be the standard for those "90's tech style" skaters.😂

[@bendegros]

I thought it would feel good too. Flat boards aren’t the problem. It’s where the flat part is that’s the problem.

[@corndog_kennedy]

Used to love girl/chocolate up until about 2013 when the boards started to feel like they have an extra thickness/weight to them over most other boards. Do you feel like that board has more to it compared to a bbs or ps stix board?

[@bendegros]

Yes. Feels heavy and thick.

[@anthonybermudez2170]

Venture 5.6 trucks or venture 5.2?

[@bendegros]

5.2

[@keithslayer0099slayer]

Awesome

[@franciscoramirez9867]

Yea boii have a nice day everyone!

[@wingdingdmetrius8025]

was that bigfoot?

[@JarrodRodosTaylor]

That’s a nasty scar on your right arm.

[@mannometer9092]

2 vids in 2 days ❤

[@JuanPerez49389]

Do you think you could do a review of the new Bones Wheels X99 formula? Everybody (the pros sponsored by bones 😂) is saying they are the bomb but honestly I havent seen any honest review online. Please, Ben, You’re the only one we trust! 🙏🏻

[@edwardpratt1180]

christmas complete🤩🤩🤩

[@slowboycapital]

makin 8.125's, wife beaters, etnies, and denim shorts great again

[@Markcurb]

Jason dill?

[@FlipperInc]

They also make my favorite board shape. symmetrical 8.5 with 14in wheelbase. With Indy hollows, it feels super fun while still being short to get techy and flippy. Nothing but good times

[@robertbaker3620]

Yea I've wanted to try that shape for a while. It's almost impossible to find a 8.5 and a 14" wheelbase.

[@benlilley1449]

I run the G096 Cory Kennedy twin tail [8.5x14x31.875] which feels incredibly managable on 149 thunders and 53mm conicals with all of my ledge tech. I've messed around with a LOT of trucks and deck wheelbases recently and this trumps everything by far.

[@amberruby4896]

I always wanted that shape, so got a blank and cut it myself. Nice to know it's out there

[@SatelliteSoundLab]

choco shapes rule

[@loveandnapalm]

@@robertbaker3620 Literally every Pennswood 8.5 (or any other width) popsicle I've ever seen has a 14" wb. Its the default option and you have to pretty much move heaven and earth to get them to do something else.

[@jouhajohnny]

Try the April 8.125 shape it has lil more mellow tail and nose I feel like it feels best with forged venture lows

[@bendegros]

I bet it does :)

[@jackietreehorn8643]

So what’d you think of the grip Ben?

[@bendegros]

It was good 👍

[@justinesagan178]

My first ever board was a Girl on destructo's. That's how I learned nearly all my flat ground tricks. I switched up to ventures after only 1 pair of destructo's. I still ride them to this day, although I prefer venture Hi's just cuz that's what I'm used to. The venture lows are good but I'm just used to my standard pop. Venture low seems like it throws me off just a bit. Would love to pick up another Girl deck tho. It's been awhile. I usually ride cheap shop decks as of late.

[@JonnyDIY]

8:59 freakin switch Ben!!!! 😲😱🤯👏💕👍 ur too awesome. I just set up an 8.75 yesterday, feels like a tank compared to my 8" 😆. Almost 1lb heavier. And 14.5" wheelbase. Lil long for me at almost 33". Set up to mostly skate the bowls at the park though

[@61936]

Bet the nose and tail are massive on that board

[@JonnyDIY]

@@61936 😆 yeah pretty big, but I got used to it. Now an 8" feels like a toy

[@meikil0860]

I went from 8.25 to 8.5 recently, i usually search for the lenght and wheelbase when i'm going to buy a new board but this time i didn't. I figured it out THE BOARD IS 32.6 INCHES LONG AND HAS A WHEELBASE OF 14.75 INCHES‼️‼️, all my flip tricks are gone 😭😭

[@justinesagan178]

Maybe try a size 8. The board sounds too big for you

[@meikil0860]

​@justinesagan178 nah I have a really big feet, my problem it's not with de width of the board, it's more about the length and wheelbase that makes flip tricks harder to do. I tried a polar dane1 shape once, it's 9.75, 31.375 long and 14.125WB and although it's really wide I had no problem at all flipping the board

[@lassebendtsen8115]

Hey Ben, as you really like to dive into the small details like a lot of us “older riders” tend to do I thought I might give you another thing that I really like to do when setting up a new deck. So when the grip is on and I have poked the holes for the hardware, I use a countersink to get that tiny bit of grip tape off underneath the head of the bolt and help the screw sink in better. The grip around the bolt has been wrinkly at times when I haven’t done this and my mind tells me right away that something is wrong😄 if I don’t have a countersink at hand I have used a big Phillips bit which also seems to work quite alright. As for setting up a new deck “on site” I have been preparing my spare decks ahead of time. So the grip is on and holes fully prepped and ready to go. Just to mention one last crazy thing: whenever I have a new deck or two with me I seem to go harder on everything since I have my spare waiting 😂 don’t know why. Thanks for your commitment and love for skating!

[@ronniecreager2585]

Best feeling 😊. Just recently took a trip to Regina to skate the plaza and setup a new deck, rocked new shoes and pants and let me tell you, I was flying around with the swagger of a young smolik. Best feeling

[@antediluviangocart]

Funny syncronicity, I heard a canadian guy on a podcast today talk about a town called Regina, but he pronounced it like you pronounce vagina.

[@E-Bizzy]

@@antediluviangocart that is the correct pronunciation believe it or not

[@antediluviangocart]

@@E-Bizzy That is so weird! Im surprised it havent been brought up on a south park episode. What if your name is Regina, does the same rule apply?

[@E-Bizzy]

@@antediluviangocart lol I wouldn't think so. That would be an unfortunate name to have if that were the case.

[@s-online307]

14 inch wheelbase is king. I recommend you try the santa cruz fabiana shape sometime it's an 8.25 with 14 inch wheelbase and pretty short overall, love it

[@Jacobunny]

Yeah, I love Fabi's SC shape, ridden two of her 8.25 x 31.6 x 14 and love the ride feel and pop.

[@newnum2]

Was that your son at the end? A lot taller than the last time we saw him.

[@bendegros]

Not my son

[@SkateGirlAndrea]

Ben changes his components and setups like a girl changes clothes and looks. Its OK, I change my setups too. 😂 from the ❤

[@lcrilley93]

I hate to do this to ya my Canadian brother but have you tried any of Andy Anderson's boards yet. they skate really great idk if it's cause I rode it for an entire winter at an indoor park but I automatically was consistent with some of my hardest tricks. I only learned kickflips in like April or May and they were consistently under me on a completely different board than I was riding before. Noseslides were underneath me again nollies were weirdly high for me and some how my back 180s and front 180s were reversed in how good I was at them. Large landing space for gaps. Spun a treflip for fun cause I can't land them and I almost did. a lot of room for being in grinds too. I'm riding thunders with 52mm wheels and this has been one of my favourite setups I might even fuck with my trucks and grab my forged baseplate and put it on the hangers I have for it cause it's a lil heavy but honestly it's not even that bad Im popping up to stuff like its no big deal

[@bendegros]

If I was going to try it I would have done it by now.

[@JonnyDIY]

😂i would die to see Ben ride an Andy Anderson board!!! 😆🙏

[@lcrilley93]

@@bendegros yeah that's fair they are not for everyone was mostly just curious if you would have an opinion on any of them shape wise. Probably didn't put it that way though cause I get way too hyper focused when talking about em and tbf I ate shit and twisted my ankle yesterday on it cause I got too cocky on the stair set

[@manuelalejandrocarvajaldur8592]

Same Sewa set up 8.125 board Venture lo 51mm Wheels Alveer griptape

[@ronniecreager2585]

8.12 is golden! Recently switched to 8.18 and that’s def my goldilocks zone

[@The123puszek]

DAAD you are tooooooo fucking good 🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@BurntWifi]

hi ben

[@diplenski]

that's an acceptable amount threads showing on hardware. i like 1" or 1 1/8" bc i often ride risers

[@jaybird634]

Im on an 8.125 ! Thanks for the review Ben . God bless , and peace ! Oh yeah , support your local

[@Serapis2798]

Love the way Ben says Jesus

[@4730301]

Spacers good for preventing axle slip bearing pinch.

[@cromag_jetlag9079]

This question isn't particularly related to this video but I'm curious on what Ben (or anyone else) thinks of modifying your wheelbase. I have falling into the love affair/trap of a 14 inch wheelbase on Venture V-Lights. The problem is that I really enjoy a wider deck (8.5) than what is usually available with a 14" wb. So... I am wondering about taking a deck with a 14.25" or even 14.5" wheelbase and modifying it (with one of those tools or a pair of the 6 hole indys) down to a 14" wheelbase. I guess what I am wondering most about is the fingers of flat area and how much this change may affect that area. Would it totally mellow out the kick and kill my pop? Maybe I am overthinking it.... any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@maybelandipoo]

what size trucks would you use for a 8.125? i ride that size board and im a thunder guy, but i cant make up my mind between 147 or 148. Do i like for surface to grind or more leverage?

[@yesmaybe630]

Good show old man!

[@Mole-Life]

OMG skillz. Ur killing it man. Pro for our age group.

[@kanklelove1826]

Very nice, Ben! The Anti Hero grimple Kanfoush deck has a tight 14" wheelbase, and it is just fine*

[@loveandnapalm]

The 8.55? That has a 14.12" wb. It's his custom "Yinzer" shape. Austin is from Pittsburgh (412 area code) so the WB is a little easter egg.

[@kanklelove1826]

@@loveandnapalmsaid it as if you already know!

[@Dfort_]

Do a comparison between an 8.0 vs 8.25 pro/cons

[@Togutas]

I've been slowly tinkering to find the perfect board. It's a little trickier (or at least a little different) in the UK with the import tax. At the moment I'm really liking the skateboard cafe C2 shape at 8.5, big square nose but not quite hockey or quasi level, big round tail and a 14.2 wheelbase. Bigger nose and tail really help with slides with size 11 feet and the steep kick with hollow Indys are making my nollie flips and similar tricks feel incredible. Coupled with some conical 53mm f4s and indy hollows it's just kind of perfect for everything that doesn't require a 360 rotation ATM.

[@dbandthekings9206]

The pop sounds so good. 👍

[@sheaskateboarding]

Sounded like Owen Wilson was in the background watching you skate

[@Aminormaze]

ipapy

[@FromTheHollow]

I have 7/8" Hardware and so long as the baseplate is flat I've been able to get them just slightly sticking out past flush on a normal 7 ply deck. Are you preferring the Venture lows over the Indy Standards?

[@bendegros]

Yup

[@FromTheHollow]

@@bendegros Do you prefer the Venture Lows specifically for that deck / wheelbase size or in general?

[@ronniecreager2585]

Reppin girl and chocolate! Vintage

[@bludika]

surprised see it wasn't a drywall screw lol

[@xSilentRecon]

do you ever experience griptape peelage due to not sanding down the edges? i always sand the edges and i also hate how it looks after, but i have always assumed that it stopped griptape from peeling in some spots

[@thenixer8968]

I use MOB and it never peels

[@JonnyDIY]

nobody ever did it in 90s or 00s. Ive never had problem not doing it 🤷‍♂️

[@TheAK0390]

hi ben :)

[@LowEndMarauder]

Damn switch flip back tail. Look at him go

[@jjb.6152]

I like 🐢

[@KevinNiceTry]

Alveer is so good. Also, your switch game is so good. I'm going to start calling you Ben Janoski. Haha. Sw flip bs tail, sw board the handrail, sw bs 5-0 in a line. Killing it!

[@bendegros]

Thanks Kevin :)

[@RikRiorik]

I would have thought that 8.125" Nyjah board with it's tiny tail would have been perfect if one wanted pop on the Venture Lows.

[@tresfordays9644]

I’ve ridden that set up, it is super nice, quick and easy, but still powerful pop. Plus the lower ventures makes sitting on a rail much more comfortable, the only set up I’ve felt comfortable doing 5050s on down rails, but I stopped skating that set up cause of wheelbite

[@RikRiorik]

@@tresfordays9644 kewl my dude! It’s the one set up I’d want to try.

[@TimHesse]

Those bolts are weird, especially if you’re using forged plates and thinner grip tape and a thin deck as you’ll find that they spin when you tighten them with the bolt fully touching the long neck portion of the bolt; find their better for cast plates, and thicker boards

[@hou5eheadjason]

my board madness is i prefer a mellow concave , and even if the deck size is the same size I ride 8.0 if its a concave heavy board it makes the deck feel smaller to me and it'll feel like a 7.75 for me which I don't like , and mellower boards at 8 feel more stable almost like im riding a 8.25 size

[@tresfordays9644]

I’ve been riding an 8.25 Primitive board with 144 Indy Mids and 52mm Spitfire tablets, I think it has a really mellow feel, but I am still able to get a high effortless pop. I’d be curious to see what your thoughts are on my set up.

[@AdamGonzalez-gq7ss]

I love girl and chocolate boards I’ve been riding them for well over 7 years all different shapes and set up’s favorite company for sure

[@lockedinlachlan]

Please review Silver Trucks M-Class! I want to hear your thoughts on them. They're like a better version of Ventures.