These trucks seem pretty similar, but they have some pretty unique differences.
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@PaulHindt4 жыл бұрын
The main thing this video cleared up is that you rip at skating.
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
😊
@fernandoreyes6804 жыл бұрын
Paul Hindt Best skate youtuber right now no doubt
@PaulHindt4 жыл бұрын
I was actually pretty blown away by how much jumping up and down stuff Ben is doing in this one. I think the courthouse stage is 100% doable, Ben!
@camilojantti37894 жыл бұрын
@@PaulHindt Yeah, I think he's ready to switch flip manny the courthouse stage!!
@erichanhauser31903 жыл бұрын
Yes. The skating is ripping.
@brianself55984 жыл бұрын
Just landed my first ollie yesterday. After that day, I am absolutely addicted. And after a year of trying, it was amazing. Thanks for uplifting me during those stressful days when I lost motivation.
@roebrt694 жыл бұрын
byron belf hell yeah bro that’s what it’s all about
@jouhajohnny4 жыл бұрын
Congrats
@psychoboitrip31254 жыл бұрын
byron belf sick now learn switch ollies right away become comfy riding in all directions
@phineas77674 жыл бұрын
psychoboitrip dude when I first learned ollies I instantly started learning nollies and it couldn’t be better being the only one out of your friends to do good nollie tricks 😂
@idmhead01604 жыл бұрын
@@psychoboitrip3125 I've been wondering if that's the best way to learn switch.
@jeancampaner56394 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for this great review and nice to see you back:) Congrats because keeping motivated sk8ing in winter (and issuing videos) with family and life to carry on sounds like the hugest challenge!! So, congrats again. Thank you for what you do and for the motivation you share with us. Be blessed with your family (and your board) in every thing for 2020!!!
@WillieD74 жыл бұрын
It’s maybe worth mentioning that Venture Lows and Highs should be considered almost totally different trucks. The turning is completely different and the height difference completely changes the pop.
@tet-life4 жыл бұрын
That mini ramp run gave me 90's flashbacks... included nearly every trick I would see on the regular on my backyard mini ramp by our crew of locals back in that decade.
@tylerv82334 жыл бұрын
Dude, you just keep getting better. I enjoy your reviews and they're definitely very insightful, but watching you rip and progress is definitely the icing on the cake.
@happyskating20004 жыл бұрын
way to go Ben. Ive followed your channel for a while now and its awesome to see how you are grabbing life by the horns and making it work.
@MrGeeMoney19833 жыл бұрын
I'm actually getting back into skating, because my son is really into skating and I want to share that with him and I haven't been staying up to date with the latest innovations in trucks so this helped me out a lot.
@lennox26513 жыл бұрын
Wow thats awesome dude!
@_gw33do_3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat brother, just got a board again so i can learn with my son. Good stuff, keep at it and have fun🤙🏼
@MrGeeMoney19833 жыл бұрын
@@_gw33do_ You to Bro! Stay Safe!
@DeafBlindMan4 жыл бұрын
Wax the bushings on thunders, they will become waaaaay looser. I believe it's because the hanger turns way more than it dips, so it grabs on the bushing making them feel way tighter. Little secret I save skaters I meet at parks with.
@happyfingers553 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for the hack! I like to melt a little bit of wax in the pivot cup and it also saves that hard squeking sound and makes breaking in way faster 👌
@kingsud0659 Жыл бұрын
Try changing the bottom bushing for another top bushing, you won't have to worry about the wax going out.
@wtfjacksn4 жыл бұрын
Damn ben, the skating you did in this video was so good! Im not saying your skating isnt good but I definitely see an improvement in this video!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
😊
@svnbit84084 жыл бұрын
@@bendegros Hey! last board I owned 14 years ago, I rode venture low 5.0 and for a long time before stopping. I saw your vids about the spacing, and tail flat length and kick. How do you recommend pairing thunder titanium lite 148 trucks with a 8.25 deck? Im not sure what deck characteristics better match the thunders, I was probably going to look for thunder riders and just grab their 8.25 pro model. Not even sure that's a safe play. Maybe I'm overthinking it, certainly want to get it right the first time. 7.75, 52mm, venture low 5.0 to 8.25, 148 thunder and 52-53mm. I also saw you like the Skinner wheels on your narrower thunders in a video, would you prefer a wider wheel on the 148, or still roll narrow to offset the lack of baseplate? Used to ride 51-53mm probably going to stay with that range. Any words are helpful. Cheers. I'm 6,1 185 pounds.
@connormaczee4 жыл бұрын
Man I love this channel and the nerdy-ness about trucks. I’m hyped for the new ace trucks when they come to town thanks to your ace review.
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!🙂
@adamjackson86644 жыл бұрын
I'm riding ace at the moment ,chose those after watching one of your reviews on them. For my smaller set up I have thunders. Haven't had a pair of ventures in probably 20 years lol. I'll probably get some next time I go truck shopping
@AdventuresInSkateboarding4 жыл бұрын
The new ledge session was rad. Awesome to see you pushing it hard like that. Thought you were going to sell me on Venture but in the end it just confirmed my support for Thunders.
@christopherrogers82714 жыл бұрын
Watch old videos of yours daily, they just keep the stoke going. Thanks for taking the time to make new content!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:)
@kmw51004 жыл бұрын
I rode thunders exclusively when I was in my second “phase” of skating, around 2007-2009 and that was when I was at my best. So when I started skating again in 2014, I bought some thunders and I never really questioned it, I knew that getting my tricks back would be a challenge, as I had put on the pounds and got a job that wrecked my body enough. It wasn’t until I was getting comfortable on a board again that I started feeling like Thunders were not responding the way I wanted, so I switched to Indys, and basically never looked back. Kind of been on the outs with skateboarding over the past year, have skated maybe 5 times since last March. Trying to motivate myself to keep at it, to keep from going overboard I’m weight again, and I’m doing a lot more flat ground and ledge stuff than anything else these days. I might have to at least try some ventures to see if I like them.
@BeachBumsk84 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so inspiring. I wish I could just go out there after work and skate like you do. Unfortunately, I do not live in a surf/skate community, which I think is the main reason why. Some trick tutorials would be awesome. Do you ever hit any rails? Your flat ground game is sick..
@leiflundberg4 жыл бұрын
I have crazy setup madness right now and I am loving these videos Ben!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:)🙌
@mini_moeller90323 жыл бұрын
That switch front nose on the tall ledge was super dope!
@marcocardenasmiani466 Жыл бұрын
Hey Ben I just want to say thanks and congratulations for all your reviews and videos you are a nice guy and I enjoy learning more about skateboards with you…greetings from Perú 🇵🇪
@HENNOZINGER4 жыл бұрын
Thx Ben Im riding Venture for 7 years now. I was waiting for this video....and think I'll stuck with my Ventures ;)
@Errk2G2 жыл бұрын
Venture foe life!! Always on the grind!
@cardiothoraskate45243 жыл бұрын
This video really got me into your channel. Bro you totally shred!! Lol I'm 33yo so it's good to know that someday I can be just as good as you. Also, convinced me to get some Ventures and I'm totally in love with them. Thank you!
@jouhajohnny3 жыл бұрын
Loving my Ventures too
@granteads4 жыл бұрын
Lifelong Indy rider.. switched to the Thunder Titanium Lights last year... turning is way different... never really felt like my snaps were right with the Thunders, like maybe they were too light. Just got a set of the Venture 5.6 and I feel like I can skate again. Pop, flick, catch. Thanks for the videos, Ben! Great Channel!
@hotelaux44324 жыл бұрын
Same loooove mine :)
@steezzyv24703 ай бұрын
The fact that u came from indy's You went too far going to thunder titanium lights shit the hollow thunders way toolight You should've just got regular thunders there already hella light
@TRAVIESO_NA3 ай бұрын
Grew up skating Ventures. But Currently I skate Indy and Ventures. Indy for the Park. Ventures for Street
@itdelvesdeeper4 жыл бұрын
Very clean. I've seen Indy lows for sale on the NHS site and would be interested to see your take on them.
@chrissmel944 жыл бұрын
Thunders + Bones Bushings = God Tier
@brandonmitchell14572 жыл бұрын
Bones bushings are ass and break after a month, the stock bushings are just fine.
@alessandro_potenzano2 жыл бұрын
Neee stock bushings on thunder are easy better
@sambasambasamba69312 жыл бұрын
Oh my god this is so true my friends always make fun of me for replacing the thunder bushings
@_Maxten3 ай бұрын
Thunder bushings also break. but idk im a bones hard dude
@Robebabu2 жыл бұрын
I've skated a lot of different brands and iterations of trucks over the years. I skated Venture before Thunder. I always felt a bit off whenever switching brands. When I got my first set of modern Thunders, they instantly felt good. Very responsive, light, and not too squirrely. Other than Indy, I would consider them a go-to brand. All around a great truck. It was good to hear you come to the same conclusion. It seemed like it always used to be people either rode Indy or Venture, like those were the only choices. I'm glad Thunder is a modern contender in the truck market. I never really liked any of the "high" trucks.
@runswimplayball4 жыл бұрын
Holy cow it's so crazy to how far you've progressed.
@skarceoneafd96094 жыл бұрын
Damn Ben your ripping! Extra stoked to see new videos when they do come out.. take care man✌🏼
@yourmother555694 жыл бұрын
great video! also, loved the skating footage as well...youve been ripping lately man. keep them coming
@TheAlfone14 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video Ben, I was missing your content
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
😊
@tompu86573 жыл бұрын
That pop sounds beautiful
@wtfjacksn4 жыл бұрын
Ive been waiting for your new video! Love em keep up the great great work!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you!!
@nicholasmesa35884 жыл бұрын
I switched from some heavy ass Thrasher trucks, which which were not bad, but once I felt the lightness of my current Thunders, they feel so much nicer. Had the same process mostly. Took about 3 weeks to break em in properly. I did change out the bushings but I love the way these feel. Good review.
@fernmccreary27294 жыл бұрын
I enjoy how honest your opinions are
@leapoldstotch49874 жыл бұрын
I went through the same thing with thunders, switched from venture a year back .. although I do kinda miss the awkward tightening of the front bolts on a venture
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
😂🙌
@loveandnapalm4 жыл бұрын
Every set of Ventures should come with a Silver tool and 7/8" allen hardware, it makes life so much easier. When I started skating them I had one of those cheap plastic T tools and for the longest time and I'd have to take the hangers off to unscrew the baseplate any time I moved them to a different deck or wanted to use a riser or something and then I'd always feel like I couldn't get them back to the right tightness. It was so annoying, but then someone told me about silver tools and I bought one right away, even if you don't ride ventures its the best skate tool I've ever used.
@daffyduckling6958 Жыл бұрын
I just keep a 3/8" wrench in my bag for that.🔧
@wallydupes54014 жыл бұрын
Venture lo crew checkin in!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
🙂
@culturedsquid84424 жыл бұрын
Can I join? Got Venture 5.0 Lo yesterday , skated them today for the first time
@kenneththam24803 жыл бұрын
Lo all day for the pinchiest of grinds
@SlendermandDaSlikk3 жыл бұрын
Gang gang
@BrapDank3 жыл бұрын
Ventures w/ bones bushings slay
@kmrskates4 жыл бұрын
I'm still stuck on my Indys (for good reason) but I enjoy your insight on how different truck brands' dimensions affect the overall feel of a board!
@ianturnbow70112 жыл бұрын
How are you still liking your trucks after they moved to entirely Chinese production? Indy and Ace, made in China. Thunder and Venture are made in the U.S and are better quality.
@kmrskates2 жыл бұрын
@@ianturnbow7011 They're still fantastic trucks! I believe the current ones I'm riding are full Chinese production but I'm not positive. I've done same baseplate swapping with other Indys (hollow/standard combo type of mixes) I bought during mid 2020. They grind well, turn well, and the stock bushings are better now than they ever have been. I've had no issues with mine and have been Indy for the last 11 years. The only gripe is that maybe the metal might grind down slightly quicker than I'm used to, but even that is hard to tell. On paper, Thunder and Venture may be "higher quality" if you are making the argument based on US vs China production, but Indys are a better all around truck than Thunder/Venture, imo. Even in their current China production. I personally feel that Indys are still higher quality than Thunder, but only slightly above Venture. Ventures and Thunders just don't last either. As for Ace, they've been far too inconsistent with their QC. I've seen good and bad trucks all over the place, so they seem good and I have a couple friends who swear by them after riding Indys. So there's that
@kmrskates2 жыл бұрын
@@ianturnbow7011 TL; DR - Yes. I still like them and feel that they are still better quality than Thunder and Venture
@ssj360fan134 жыл бұрын
Damn Ben that pop is getting crazy lol 🔥🔥🔥
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
😊
@mr.jamster84144 жыл бұрын
Those ollies were ridiculous
@TheMlvswoll4 жыл бұрын
Washed up pro on the ledge. 😭 that was funny Ben
@benjaminfitzgerald78394 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing for this vid Ben, I have been mulling over what to get next, this coming Friday . Think I'll go with the Ventures, though I may change my mind . I certainly won't be getting indys again. Keep up the great work mate.
@FuzzyDancingBear4 жыл бұрын
Why no indys
@ouzei4 жыл бұрын
@@FuzzyDancingBear yeah, i'm wondering too why not?
@jouhajohnny4 жыл бұрын
Go with thunders
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:)
@Horrordelic4 жыл бұрын
@@FuzzyDancingBear Indys are now made in china ..
@trevorbaird3827 Жыл бұрын
Dear Ben, This video in particular was errily spot on to my skating history. As a kid in LA, I always bought Val Surf 7.625 decks and had Venture 5.0 lows. I think I just thought that the orange bottom veneer looked nice with the blue and white trucks. Now as an adult, I ride Thunder 147’s or 145’s with four speed rings stacked on every axle. To do this, I’ve had to flip the axle nuts so the lock-tite plastic bites the axle first thing. The 145’s move out to about 7.84” axles from 7.6”. And with wide conical fulls, they feel as stable as the 147’s with classics. Anywho, I’ve been really into Ishod Wair’s bushing trick where he uses four top thunder bushings. I think he does this so that his thunder 147’s will be loose enough in the cold due to additional room on the kingpin. What I realized from this video, was that by doing this, the Thunder axle lowers a bit to the realm of the Venture low. And the wheelbase on the Thunders is brought slightly in also to the realm of the Venture low. I like to use a 90A on top and either a 94A or 95A on bottom. The turn you get is somewhere in between a Thunder and Indy due to the new turn angle. But the height and wheelbase is right where a Venture low is explaining why I am in love with this set up. Still looking for the right deck to pair it with.
@beezy7854 жыл бұрын
I recently setup an 8 with venture lo 5.25 and so far I love them. I have some 147 Titaniums I like them but they are too light, I overflip and land primo really easily. The heaviness of the venture is what I like most about them I think. I think I'm going to be on low trucks for a while until I get the urge to skate a bigger board. Maybe I'll try the regular Thunder 147s and see how they do. Thanks Ben for always encouraging the truck madness!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:) I way prefer the regular thunders over the titaniums.
@freddymelara8824 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making a comeback to the channel with that switch front nose 😂😂😂
@poundscake34414 жыл бұрын
On the last life of my Primitive 8.38 on Thunders 149. By far my favorite set up
@Torn-rz8tm3 жыл бұрын
Thunder 149 fit an 8.25 better than a 148 in my opinion
@poundscake34413 жыл бұрын
@@Torn-rz8tm 1000% agree
@jacquelinerichard23134 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Really helped. 😁
@solodrift4 жыл бұрын
Venture rider for life-since '89
@kirillburin8024 жыл бұрын
Ben , i am from Russia and I am watching you , keeping filming ,you are the best
@robertcasey3528 Жыл бұрын
I remember when venture trucks first came out in the 80's. Nobody ever rode them. Gullwing, Tracker and Indy's we're all everyone rode.
@gromitmitten78034 жыл бұрын
Been skating some 6.1 ventures lately after coming off of some thunder 151s. Both trucks are excellent in their own way. Lots of stability on both, turn nice(thunder slightly sharper) and durable. I like venture a little more for slides(extended baseplate) and thunders more for grinds(less drag thanks to more meat on the hanger) but in general both a pretty equally enjoyable to me
@ronniecreager25854 жыл бұрын
Just recently got back on the board and had some chunky thunders I didn’t like. Actually got some royals simply because I wanted some when I was younger. Nostalgia. Gotta say other than kingpin clearance I love em.
@TheReal_DeanD3 жыл бұрын
I'm very happy with the turning response on my Venture Worrest 5.8 trucks. I guess I'll have to find a set of Thunder 149s to compare too.
@dowbp Жыл бұрын
Haha love the fact that you asked in this video for the courthouse ledge height and I randomly watch this video after the one you actually measured it
@GregMuniz78 ай бұрын
I’m skating the exact 147s right now and love them
@tripler96324 жыл бұрын
You deserve a Nine club Ben! Thunder147s everyday!! that switch front nose slide was a ender lool
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you!
@moobysnaxx60864 жыл бұрын
I have those venture lows on an 8.38 krooked. I cant explain it but it just feels good even though the sizing is way off
@oopla204 жыл бұрын
I feel it dude I'm riding venture lows on a 8.38 hockey board and the super steep kicks with the low trucks makes the board really fun and manageable for me to skate
@sostaaaaa4 жыл бұрын
if its the cromer lil snuff shape then the sizing isnt off. Its 8.38 on its widest point but 8 above the trucks
@jouhajohnny3 жыл бұрын
Damn deluxe 8.38’s are like 8.5
@ghostpopper332025 күн бұрын
1993 I snagged a pair of THUNDER 147's, and mounted 'em on a New Deal Rob Dyrdek 7.75, and tye dye printed grip. My life changed forever!
@thisismusic51054 жыл бұрын
No such thing as a long Ben Degros video. This one was stacked with new footy and quality commentary. You rip dude
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
🙂
@ianm6594 жыл бұрын
Venture lows with orange Indy bushings is my favorite combo
@booboocachoo50903 жыл бұрын
Those are like the OG venture lows I remember with the red bushings, Loved those, literally the only other truck for me beside indy
@seanpyrtle5603Ай бұрын
P
@rockyslay43104 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, I've been watching a lot of your videos. Thanks! I'm curious if the Thunder and Venture trucks were the same price. The Venture Titanium (axle) is around 15% lighter but not so expensive. I wonder what you would think of them. On the subject of weight. It seems the lighter the board the easier the tricks, once you get used to a board. Why not go for the extreme and create a super light weight board?? 7" board, small trucks and wheels. To remove weight drill extra holes in the trucks, deck and maybe even the wheels. I just wonder if the holes will create extra wind resistance or not. The unbreakable new decks might be fun the drill holes in!
@joannjeanette81714 жыл бұрын
Oh oh oh... I'm sending that heel Manny to Manny busters hahaha
@18JR784 жыл бұрын
joann defauw Hahaha
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't be in there if I touched. It just wasn't clean.
@joannjeanette81714 жыл бұрын
@@bendegros I'm just playing man
@rnfr4 жыл бұрын
Love the Thunder Hollow Light 151s. Changed my skating for the better. Know Control!!
@angryzergling783225 күн бұрын
I found my old set of Independent trucks from around the 2000s when they were still made in the USA. Gonna stick 'em on my 7.5 deck one of these days and see how different it is compared to the newer Indys and wider boards.
@ArkhamDrifter4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great truck review. Only problem with your truck reviews is that they keep making me get more trucks...and wishing I skated a tenth as good as you. Yeah, a tenth as good would be nice. Any chance Mini Logos next?
@705skate3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for another informative and detailed skateboard review!! I have not seen anyone review the newest model of trackers that are modeled for more street skating like an indy, they are called the Tracker Axis would you ever consider doing a review on those one day? There is no information on them online other than from Tracker themselves I would love to see a detailed review on those!
@Alfonzo60000004 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you uploaded a venture vs thunder one day. Your pop for 38 is also insane bruv.
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
Squats!🏋️
@sidwellsk8er4 жыл бұрын
Recently got my first set of Ventures since the 90s because they started making bigger trucks. Owned a pIr of Thunders around 2003-2004. Rode them for a month and gave them away to ride my Indys again. I actually feel like I can totally live with these 6.1 Ventures. The grind is actually the only part about Ventures that's not that good. The turn is adequate enough to be ok with even though not as good as Indy, totally doable. Kingpin clearance on the the highs with stock kingpins is better than my Indys with Grindking kingpins on them. The weight is lighter than Indy but heavy enough to not make the board feel like a toy. One 1/8 riser and they feel the same height as an Indy to me. So long story short Venture is winning me over pretty hard right now.
@markandoyo7575 Жыл бұрын
I'll keep tuning in this channel for many unexpected references here👍
@tweekedmobb17894 жыл бұрын
very interested in seeing that video about truck tightness 🤙 u should try taking the top washer off ur ventures & swap the bottom bushing for an indy extra soft(i would switch the top too but i like those cool clear bushings) 👌 pinch heaven 👌
@tweekedmobb17894 жыл бұрын
oh btw the titaniums are 🔥💧🔥
@Tech__Tyrant4 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see you review the Welcome’s Orb wheels. I’m planning on buying some but can’t find any good info on them
@itzEnJ Жыл бұрын
Thunder 147 lights on a mellow 8.125, and 52mm wheels is my shit!
@MickyThunderV3 жыл бұрын
I wish the thunders had the same baseplate as ventures or krux. They just slide so much better
@jakeeclouse47992 жыл бұрын
I'm 31. I started skating when I was 6 until my early 20s. My first set of trucks were independents. Ground those down to nothing. Actually still have them. Switched to venture lows hollow lights. They were my favorite trucks. Also only skated mellow boards. Little tail big nose. My first real board was a toy machine. So I have this mind set on what I want. I haven't skated in years and want to start again. But I'm stuck in this rut of what I should go for. Don't wanna waste the money on something I'm going to hate. Thought I was just going to go for another toy machine and ventures again. Idk. I do enjoy watching your videos. It's definitely gave me alot to think about and also letting me know I'm probably over thinking it at the same time.
@mchungleplumble2 жыл бұрын
Just go buy what catches your eye, bud. Don't over think it and let yourself fall back into the flow of skating. You'll find what's perfect for you again!
@Sadknob4 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back
@getoffmyramp4 жыл бұрын
RIPPING BEN! Hell Yeah! You are improving a lot!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
😊
@Kurzawaa4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Would you consider doing a Tensor Mag Light review?
@Mike-yx8wx4 жыл бұрын
Great video, can you do more videos on how the wheel base an measurements are different between indys an thunders?
@stevengreer33274 жыл бұрын
Recently switched from indys to thunders (staying with American made) and it also took me a few weeks to get use to. Also, I appreciate the switch front nose. Courthouse is 27”
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kharyan24 жыл бұрын
Can you reply to me with the height of that ledge once you measure it ?
@fernandoreyes6804 жыл бұрын
@@kharyan2 he'll probably mention it in a video
@sontiyo71134 жыл бұрын
Bro I did the same and honestly once I put my bones bushings instead of thunder stocks (which people gave good reviews so I wantted to give them a shot) and now im much more happy with them. To be fair ive been using the same bushings in my indies so they are worn in
@guillermoarenas31534 жыл бұрын
I've Been skating the independent Hollows 139s but I'm thinking of going back to Thunders for some reason I'm going to try the 148s thanks Great video 🔥🔥🔥👌😊
@MrFreezook4 жыл бұрын
Right On Man Really Cool Video
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:)
@HyzerflipDAD4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, I just want to start off by saying thank you again for your product reviews. It helps a lot having your input because I can't really afford to buy everything and figure it out for myself; not until I get back to my normal job in the spring anyway. I could use some of your help with something with products you've reviewed before. I'm much larger now than when I was a young man, but I still love to skate. But because I've put on some weight I'm kinda forced to use the carbon fiber/power ply decks. No big deal, but ive been having some trouble with ghost pop. I'm riding a Santa Cruz vx right now, and I like it but the kicks are too steep for my liking. Thinking of getting a Flight deck next. I've only ever skated on Indy, Venture and Grind Kings with preference leaning toward Ventures. I have 8" Indy hollows but I don't know how they'll be with the new deck. I would really appreciate your help/input. Keeping in mind the ghost pop issue and that I like my trucks tight. Sorry for the length of this message I know your time is valuable.
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
You might just love them on a flight deck. Powell has way mellower kicks than NHS decks. I have to ride low trucks on NHS.
@HyzerflipDAD4 жыл бұрын
@@bendegros Yeah, I saw in your review of the flight and vx decks that the nose and tail were more mellow on the flight deck; and the 247 option looks nice too for all of the scoopy tricks. I just hope it fixes my ghost pop and manual pinch problems, it feels like I'm trying to ollie 4 boards just to get my tail to tap and get on a 10" ledge for a 50/50. 😂😒😭 Almost has a similar deck out that looks promising too. Anyway, I appreciate ya brother I'll let you know how it goes.
@wallydupes54014 жыл бұрын
Frank Bomba, I ride venture lo’s on a flight deck. Personally love the combo.
@HyzerflipDAD4 жыл бұрын
@@wallydupes5401 thanks bruh bruh
@jouhajohnny4 жыл бұрын
Get some Thunder High Lights :)
@IntergalacticMath4 жыл бұрын
You legitimately have the best nollie FS flip in the game. 👌
@MrJayWHAT3 жыл бұрын
I like that you're from Vancouver!
@theartyoucanfeel4 жыл бұрын
Hey mate can you do a video that goes over how different trucks and fingers of flat can affect the tipping point in Manuel’s. I’d love to hear your opinion on what combo can make the most stable balanced tipping point. I love how you touched on this idea and am keen to find out more. Also do you think risers can also affect Manuel’s and the tipping point. Thanks for the great content
@sontiyo71134 жыл бұрын
holy shit that last ledge was really high props for that front nose
@runswimplayball4 жыл бұрын
I'd still love to see you try a handrail you definitely have enough pop to do it.
@Beanz9134 жыл бұрын
Somebody sponsor this man!!
@kakitoviceberhard49124 жыл бұрын
i have the titaniums 147 and they work really well
@0aniel__4 жыл бұрын
a review of the new tensor all terrain maglights would be nice , it is supposed to be the lightest truck on the market and made of magnesium . . also , there's different versions , but , the one i'm talking about are the high's called the all terrain's 😇 there's no good reviews on these trucks , thanks ✌️💜
@_roughsawn_39904 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the videos man. Been following for almost as long as you've been posting. I like the longer videos like this one too. I'm a ocd board seter upper🤣 always switching it up. Rocking a big set up right now. You should do a video on a BIG setup Kader style 8.8 and Indy 169 (or recently now ventures). Would be fun to see what you could do on a boat like that. ✌️
@BenDover-zq6ey4 жыл бұрын
I would never get thunder lows. Thunder highs feel so snappy and perfect, ventures feel much more stable though.
@wallydupes54014 жыл бұрын
You my friend would of been da belle of da ball. Dont drop the soap! Dont drop the soap!
@_freedumb4 жыл бұрын
@@wallydupes5401 do you really expect me not to push you up againstthe wall beyaaatch
@leapoldstotch49874 жыл бұрын
Lows are fine .
@restingglitchface18664 жыл бұрын
Blood on my knife or shit on my d*** 💦
@FardtilUshid4 жыл бұрын
@@restingglitchface1866 😮
@connorskilton18484 жыл бұрын
You have a best reviews. Can you please review the Destructo D1 magnesium 8.25. They seem to be coming back strong in the past year.
@ronniecreager25854 жыл бұрын
Great video good content. Great progression keep er up
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
:)
@Mike_Nowlan4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been skating Indy forged hollows since I was a kid. I honestly never even thought of trying new trucks but seeing as how you said the thunders helped a lot with mannys maybe I’ll try them. I’ve never been good at them.
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
They probably won't help for that. Indy's have a better manual point. Sorry:(
@JohnDoe-yo3ed4 жыл бұрын
What do you struggle with regarding manuals? Balance? Flipping in/out?
@kouglof4 жыл бұрын
After years on Venture low, i started on theses so i have never tried something else... I actualy ride Film trucks ( i'm french so i try to support french brand... a bit. ), i dont mesure it but they are a little bit higher than Venture and guess what, they turn ! After 3-4 sessions i really like it, good or bad i can't wait for your Film trucks review.
@MimeInSilentFilms4 жыл бұрын
Still wanting to see you skate some Tensors!
@austi164 жыл бұрын
MimeInSilentFilms they’re so terrible lol
@makrospex4 жыл бұрын
@@austi16 long baseplate, good for slides with bigger wheels. the ATG tensors are much like thunders. The regular tens are not as good. bushings wear quickly. but overall, a good thought out truck.
@austi164 жыл бұрын
makrospex ya but they turn so bad they don’t even have a bottom washer it’s just a hole in the plastic baseplate that fits the bottom bushing my gf had some and I’ve never been on trucks so hard to ride I would literally almost fall from pushing it’s not like bad where it’ll get better they’re just so terrible wal mart board trucks are better
@MimeInSilentFilms4 жыл бұрын
@@austi16 - does she have the base model or does she have the mag lights?
@austi164 жыл бұрын
MimeInSilentFilms mag light bs
@anthonyskates90794 жыл бұрын
Yes! Keep doing those squats! I like how Thunders pop but I don't like how they nose slide. I'm contemplating between Ventures and Grindkings for my next set.
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
I did those squats today!!! Heaviest weight yet!!🙂
@austi164 жыл бұрын
I skated ventures for 5 years then thunders for 5 years and I switched back to venture a few months ago. I feel like the main difference is that they grind through real ledges way better and are better for manuals but I ride a mellow shape from a shop so it’s the same every time
@TheAlfone14 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, FYI all forged trucks put the WB out at least .5" I guess. I've read the Forged Thunders have the same WB as Cast Ventures, and Forged Indys same as cast Thunders
@lorddirt55324 жыл бұрын
Idk if you made a video on it but I’d like to see your take on that DKL non abrasive grip tape
@vinceamir72364 жыл бұрын
27" inch Kelly Hart tell it in nine club!!
@bendegros4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! The ledge I ollie up at the beginning of the video is 30". That was hard!