meme review - no book review - no year review - no Ben's skate decks review - yes

@williamdoyle8431

4 жыл бұрын

Ok prison mike

Santa Cruz Everslick. I just bought one, still sliding as I text this.

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

😂

@arto9775

4 жыл бұрын

Legend has it hes still sliding to this day..

@Tony_CDXX

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@dominickastelanac03

3 жыл бұрын

Did you died?

@sadie8194

3 жыл бұрын

I had the same thing Santa Cruz ever slick and it snapped within a week so I’m gonna get a element now

It was Monday evening, its now Tuesday morning, you're such an inspiration, skate whenever I can too, and I'm 32, I can relate to what it takes to make up whatever time you can, to go skating

I had several Element decks in the 90's. Loved them. Loved Element clothes too.

Man your videos are straight up rad! Gonna grab myself an element deck to get back on boarding this spring 👊🏼💚☮️ much love n sending good vibes your way from NB

I was turned off of ps boards around 2006 when I was skating alien/habitat boards and the boards were hit or miss. Sometimes a board was great and poppy then the next one would be soggy from day one. I got some toy machine boards a few months ago and so far they’ve been great. Good shapes. Good pop. Last a long time.

change one nut from the hardware from silver to blue and this man is going to feel it in his flick when hes popping a backside flip absolute madlad, dope video as always

I skated as a kid and last year I decided to get back into it. I bought an element complete, Nyjah Huston signature (I didn’t even know who that was at the time) in 7.75. It has held together very well. It has taken some good hits to the nose and tail and there is no chipping. I will buy Element again

I skate a 8.0 Element deck, love it for manuals and flip tricks. I don't do alot of Vert stuff so I can't speak on that. It's rough for me no matter what Brand or Size I'm on lol. As far as Park and Street I have a blast on my element board.

@Kid2loW

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an element 7.75 i have really small feet I wear in 8.5 in women’s do you think it would be too small

@Chubbynoodle-cz2nt

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kid2loW im not a professional but i think you could go for an 8

Thanks for the review.. straight to the point, respect ✊

Great skating Ben Really look forward to your weekly posts .

I got my 8 year old a element complete after I spent 150 on building him one just because we couldn’t find a 7.75 . I changed the barrings out at the shop and he loves it . Drop ins a lot better manuals a lot better , just all around better for .

No thumbs down for this video. Not even a bitter ex girlfriend showing up to hate. Impressed.

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

You may look forward to my videos, but I always look forward to your comments:)

@bgab2211

5 жыл бұрын

@@bendegros haaa. Thanks Ben, I make these comments because I look forward to your replies. Best skate channel.

@charlescampugan2297

5 жыл бұрын

@@bgab2211 jokes on you i made this reply cause i look forward to your reply on my reply!

@bgab2211

5 жыл бұрын

@@charlescampugan2297 Hahaaaaa, taking it to the next level ZuG, nice!

@charlescampugan2297

5 жыл бұрын

@@bgab2211 hahaha

You are amazing at skating :D You inspire me everyday to go out and skate 💪

One of my favorite decks was am Element and this was way back before they became so popular due to Bams fame and such. I had a few after that and they were great. I've not had one in over 10 years but if there still made the same then they're good. I always end up going back to alien Workshop and Girl or chocolate.

@Gameboy-Unboxings

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't skated in 8 years but looking to get back into it. I did love element until I experimented with different brands and ended up loving Girl and Chocolate the most and stuck with them for years. I did buy two brand new Alien workshop decks the one time through my experimenting and they were by far the worst boards I ever had... I was so pissed I had to skate them until I could get my mom to buy me a new deck.

your skating looks so much better with slightly baggier pants

@damacpaddy2600

5 жыл бұрын

He musta grow'n up in de 90's...

@Justinbowling1

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, skating all through the 90's .... I never ever ever would've guessed the next generation would start wearing girls' pants

@hunterwheeler5510

5 жыл бұрын

Justin Bowling it’s called style fam

@deafbyhiphop

5 жыл бұрын

Hunter Wheeler its called gay fam

@deafbyhiphop

5 жыл бұрын

Hunter Wheeler i agree. I rock some regular jeans. But baggy pants is part of the skateboard culture

As always a great review. Very detailed and well analized. I've been riding Zero decks since I was a baby. Would love to see your opinion on them!

@MrJackandEmily

5 жыл бұрын

I used skate zero exclusively. I'm skating a wknd now and it's pretty good.

@booboocachoo5090

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve skated a few zeros, a pink and black zero was my first deck, they’re good but always try something different, it’s the variety of life, unless you love the shape and can’t land anything on anything but

@jeffberridge176

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an 8.38 Zero with “Covid-19 mellow concave” and I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve progressed quite a bit this year using it. I’ve definitely found the size I like lol Aside from the razor tail (that I didn’t experience with my Almost Impact), it’s perfectly durable. No chipping or warping yet. Good pop as well!

@_gunn_

8 ай бұрын

Zeros are awesome.

@cwatson42785

6 ай бұрын

​@@jeffberridge176Can you just sand down razor tails?

After looking at a bunch of Element decks I find that the "pro, name" boards aren't as good as the Brand name ones (Blazin, Section, Team Quadrant etc). Element was one of my go to brands back in the 90s and still, 20+ years later i bought another 3👍

@drywater3559

8 ай бұрын

the boards are made exactly the same. placebo effect if anything.

@billandhisboard

8 ай бұрын

@@drywater3559 they literally aren't. Brand name boards are usually $10-$20 cheaper than pro decks. At least they are here. Cheaper plys.

@Super-id7bq

6 ай бұрын

@@drywater3559 I don't know how they are made today but back in the late 90's and early 2000's they weren't just made the same, they literally WERE the same. As in the same factory were making all the boards for every big brand.

Can't believe I don't have you subscribed I'm always watching lmao. Subscribed

Had one as a kid..broke after two days...also element always had a change in the team mentality...they change their image every now and than... Btw would you consider riding a flip deck.. I'm really into their shape..

I would really like to see a video of you just skating. I don't know if it's your style or what but your skate clips really inspire me to go skate

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Ben!

element was my first 'pro' board, the shape and feel was way better than other decks i bought after it, i thought i got a lucky one from the factory or something. i remember using risers with mine because i liked smaller wheels but still wanted more pop for ollies. this led to my nose/tail going square from over-use. which i kinda preferred, lol. good times.

@genjinx7378

2 жыл бұрын

exactly same

Canada seems so nice for skateboarding.. all the semi-public places I've seen you skate everyone just seems okay with it, where in California we'd be kicked out in minutes. Also, the skateparks you regular look amazing, very open and hardly anyone around!! I'm super jealous!!

I always liked element decks. i skated them and shortys for their shape in the late 90s to mid 2000s.Reminds me alot of the powell 249 shapes i ride today.

You could try some powerslides on birds's poop..hm, anyway, your videos are just amazing to watch! :) Greetings from Italy.

I'm just done skating a WKND (PS too) board and was very impressed with it too. I wasn't expecting much, coming from Polar (BBS) boards and I was surprised how good it was. Very sturdy and great pop. It has a super square nose and very steep kicks but they were easy to get used to.

@petepete9831

5 жыл бұрын

tim k I wanted to try one but the shape kinda bugged me I like krooked and Hockey

@timknapen

5 жыл бұрын

Pete & Pete yeah every krooked i've seen so far is really flat compared to this shape. The kicks are the steepest I've ever seen. But still, never felt weird skating them. I'm on my second deck from them and I'm loving it!

Hi Ben! I just wanted to add my vote for a Tensor Mag Light review. They redesigned the entire Truck this year, the new geometry is higher is tighter turning. It's like indies that are lighter than thunders. I just got one with the new geometry, my only complaint was the interlocking bushings. Tossed some Bones hardcore softs in and I'm in love with these trucks. Would love to hear your thoughts. Hell, I'd even spring for a set for you to review if you want to get in touch!

@fuckmyego

5 жыл бұрын

I've never once wanted to ride tensors but now you've got me intrigued....

@OutlandishMojo

5 жыл бұрын

@@fuckmyego they also fixed one of my biggest complaints with them, the Kingpin height. No more kingpin drag on grinds is nice.

@DeityDestroyer

5 жыл бұрын

Grindkings were the best. Too bad the stopped making them. Tensor was always my 2nd favorite

@OutlandishMojo

5 жыл бұрын

@@DeityDestroyer Grindkings are back! They just relaunched their site with some GK9's and are working on a new model: www.grindking.com/

@kylemcleanreeve7398

5 жыл бұрын

The ones I tried didn’t turn

can you do santa cruz board review? thanks :)

I'm skating an element greyson Fletcher elementalist deck. It's got a nice wide nose and tail and pretty steep pop. Really sturdy wood. I love it.

@michaeladams2031

4 жыл бұрын

I’m skating 2 element boards my old board that I got from my local skate shop it’s an 8.0 Brandon west gate board on bones reds bearings thunder light trucks bones 55 mm easy street 100 wheels . And my bam Margera 8.2 board I got at Zumiez

I’ve always like element, they have one shape that is exactly what I like, a 8.25, 14.25 wb, a small tail and nice round nose, I just hate how they have so many different shapes and don’t have them categorized on their website

You should try element again they switched to bbs and I really like them so far I love the pointy nose and tails they feel incredible for the type of tricks I’m good with like pressure flips, lasers, and tres and the scoop is super nice with it,

Madness review at some point? Ive been skating a 8.75 impact light and i really like it

Could you make an hockey/fa board review ?

@boredtrophyhusband

5 жыл бұрын

Love the shape of those decks, I prefer big square noses. I believe some of the FA/Hockey decks are BBS now too which is a plus

@italiaman789

5 жыл бұрын

@@boredtrophyhusband yess!!! i just got the nak cowboy but i think its PS stix

@nevergoingpublic

5 жыл бұрын

@@italiaman789 yea they are PS Stix

I’m going to start calling manuals, man-wells. Great vid. 👍😁

I have seen some of your drywall vids, didn't know your a skater too! Sick bro

"that can take a lot of effort for an older guy to do a backside flip." As one of those older guys just getting back into skateboarding for the first time in 15 years...I feel your pain

Baker decks are like this too...you should try a FA or hockey deck their shapes are pretty nice

so I recently got an 8.5 element deck on sale for 40€ and I like it alot! mostly because the measurements are so nice for me, 32.7 length and 14.75 WB thats not an element thing, most of their decks are shorter, but so far I love it, no issues, good pop and nice concave, didnt chip or anything yet.

@elias38

Жыл бұрын

I got mine for $20, we have a store that sells clothing and other stuff that brands couldn’t sell.

Birds are jerks, especially jerky jerkface geese.

@GOOCHIElicker

5 жыл бұрын

Atleast geese taste good when fried

@andrew-zr1pf

5 жыл бұрын

Should cook one at that park in front of all the other jerk geese.

@GOOCHIElicker

5 жыл бұрын

andrew ill just cook them all 😎

@andrew-zr1pf

5 жыл бұрын

@@GOOCHIElicker ... Haha. You're a badass. 👍 Skate and BBQ sesh.

Something about that graphic really catches my eye. I have yet to find a supplier that sells that deck in the states, though

can you please review a dgk board? i bet you'd be able to get tech on that tall ledge you're skating nowadays

I got two questions. One have you tried the CCS complete in comparison? And second what are the most solid cheaper trucks. I like my board tight. I used to skate for like 15 years but I haven’t in like 7 years.

What’s your perfect set up as far as brands to sizes?

Back in 01/02 I rode the Natas Element model religiously. They got better and better every day I'd skate them and then the deck would explode. Lots of concave from what I remember.

I picked up skateboarding when I was a kid, then dropped it because I have two left feet apparently. I started longboarding instead. I love my longboard, but it doesn't have the same range of tricks, so I use it for cruising. Now that I'm older, though, I decided to pick up skateboarding again, and bought an Element. It's one of the 3 boards I always wanted to have as a kid, the other 2 being Powell-Peralta and Darkstar. I'm only now watching this video, and I don't regret my decission one bit, but I got to stop that habit of watching reviews after I've already bought the product xD

Good vid hopefully I can get back to where I was sooner rather than later.

Your ridiculous good! In the 90's they were very steep and pointy. I would be willing to give on a try if on sale.

Could you do a review on a Shortys deck sometime?

Love your channel

I have a 8.0 element board. What upgrades do you recommend such as bearings, wheels, trucks etc

Ben inspired me to get back on the board and even get a channel going.

@Ben Degros I'd be interested to see you review Jart decks. They're a European (Spanish) manufacturer with very little publicity and uninspired graphics, but they are very popular here because they are cheap compared to US imports and have a good reputation as legit decks. Can you get them in Canada?

Can you review welcome skate decks, they are available in different shapes although they say they ride like popsicles shaped boards on their website

I've skated 2 element boards, one was a 7.75 and one was an 8. The 7.75 was very pointy but the 8 was pretty round

@LLlLlLlllLlLllLLLI69

4 жыл бұрын

Which was better?

@mianlouw3426

4 жыл бұрын

Exodor i got the 7.75 and its actually really good considering the price

@LLlLlLlllLlLllLLLI69

4 жыл бұрын

@@mianlouw3426 I got a 8 already🤣 but I really like it even though I'm not very good at it

@Skankhunt-hl9zj

Жыл бұрын

That’s actually funny because I just ordered two deck one is an 8.38 which is pointy and the other is a 8.5 which is round. So I wonder if the in between sizes get pointy and the other get round.

I got a featherlight waiting to set up can’t wait

I just started skating and I got an element 8.0 galaxy gate complete and I absolutely love it

Is this one of their thriftwood boards or one of their higher tier constructions? I've noticed differences in my experience.

It’s freaky this video got recommended to me. I grew up near that park. I took my kids there recently with my cruiser board. I just picked up an Element Popsicle board to take there.

I hope you and yours have a great holiday and everyone .

for me it is true, that element decks goes perfectly with thunder. My current set up is also theese with spitfire 44 tablets 99a. I found my setup after 20years :) but even like rictas on.

Ben Degros Would u know if Baker skateboards work better with Thunder or Indy?

Ayyyy posted on my birthday😊😊😊😊

Awesome review! Can I ask how your ability compares now to when you were younger? I know you dont do rails and gaps etc now but your tech must just as good.

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty close to what I could do. I could just do things with more pop and easier. There are also some tricks that I just can't seem to get back. I used to be able to to fakie 5-0 fakie flip out pretty easy and flip tricks out of manuals a lot easier. Just can't seem to make my legs pop the same. I'm working on it though and there are definitely improvements.

I had no problem watching the shoe carnival commercial. Wondering what commercial everyone else got for there first Ben video??

You should review the doom sayers club decks!

Well im a beginner should i buy an element for my next setup or enjoi?

I'm impressed that you don't get kicked out of those curb spots.

You should a review of the new Bones Easy Street wheels

Would you say this shape is more akin to the shapes from the early 2000s versus the shapes we have now?

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Exploitedyouth2004

5 жыл бұрын

@@bendegros I may have to grab one of these then. Restarted skating last year after 10 years away and I haven't been able to adjust to the newer shapes

Any plans for a birdhouse 8.38 review? Pleeease

aint got choice for deck on island i really wish to ride those element boards

Yo do a review on 35thave-35thnorth boards

Skateing a toy machine atm. Gunna try a deathwish or an element next. Any suggestions?

My first real board was element, the orange and blue graphic, best board I skated st the time. Got back to skating after 13 years (27 now) and apparently element wasn't cool anymore haha, ended up getting an ATM deck. It's ok I suppose. Can't tell if it's really good because I was never very good. Swapping the indys for some blacksmiths reduced the weight and I'm closer to landing popshuvits now, the deck seems to pop alittle better now, , but I'm still getting my legs back so my ollies aren't very high

I have a galaxy gat element board I just got and I love it

Great video as always! I’m pretty sure that Element is now a BBS board as of 2018.

@JayMcturkey

5 жыл бұрын

www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=97940.0

@technolange651

5 жыл бұрын

It’s true, certainly their pro models and Featherlight decks have BBS etched in the top.

Element was my first board but their concave is like skating a plank of wood. Best for a bowl. They stay snappy forever i skated mine for years i was too light to break it.

I wonder if they changed the wood at some point in the last decade. It was weird when I skated them around 04-05 they had great pop the first couple weeks then felt really soggy and weighted down. But yet when I would get pissed and try to stomp it I had a couple that could almost flex to the ground and go back to form making me further angry. They also had a fiberlight back then. I hated that board from day one and had the same problem lol.

@Skankhunt-hl9zj

Жыл бұрын

They used to use ps stix which is know for that now they use bbs which so far I’ve loved a lot so he’s they have changed wood.

you should review the new bones easy street wheels

That shuv noseslide was so sick

Element,Baker or deathwish? Which is the lighter and good?

You the man Ben!

Ben, I have an important question, how do you recommend to do your sessions if you want to become more consistent with your tricks? Whenever I skate I land every trick I already have thrice. Nonetheless I don't see that much progress in certain intermediate tricks, even though I practice them all time (talking about switch backside 180s and varial flips)... Should I continue with new tricks or just keep practicing these tricks until I get them clean?

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

Do it all man!!! I am actually going to make a video about progression and session structure.

Could anyone help me with what board to get here, I've been using Airwalk all my life because they sell them local to me ( and they are cheap ! ) but they are so heavy, I need a much lighter board, I was looking into element featherlight for a bit, what's the lightest brand that isn't for kids ?

@shiroo1318

4 жыл бұрын

Hell nah why would you use Airwalk, Airwalk have the shittiest boards ever

@2:00 "I dOn'T LiKe mY AxLeS sTiCkInG oUt!" I rewound that part at least 10 times lol

Review the new destructos

Review DGK please.

I love element and alien workshop decks since I started sk8n in 97 great pop and concave super light also 👌

Hey Ben I always hear people talking about the "pocket" on a skateboard, usually in trick tip videos but I don't know where the "pocket is, if you could please cover this in a video I would appreciate it.

@drmambo6743

5 жыл бұрын

yo boi Steven the pocket is the point where the the flat begins going up into the concave

That graphic looks rad imo

back in my teens, in the early 2000s (skateboarding golden era) Element was like.. THE board to have.

it's ok, im in montreal skating in snow : )

Active Boards review please

Element and enjoi were like the top brands 10 years ago

This is very offtopic to this video but since I can’t find anywhere to ask this question, I’ll ask it here. So I have an 8.0 and I ended up getting a truck that’s from Indepedent a size 109, is it alright to ride trucks smaller than the decks width?

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

It's okay if you have no other options but 109 sounds very small. You would usually have 139 with an 8

2:34 is that a switch flip switch manny?

Also another +1 for a Tensor truck review :)

can you do an FA deck review

haha funny i did the same thing a month ago, put my thunders on my old board and it got some extra 'life'..wonder why though? wheelbase related?

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thunders have a wider wheelbase which makes the deck feel a tiny bit heftier which negates the soggy feeling a little bit.