These videos are great you actually give proper reviews of products I used some of your advice about trucks and definitely have improved my ledge game because of it🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 keep up the awesome vids

can you make a video about board rails?

As always I love your video, you're interesting to ear and speak slow enough to be understood by foreigners (like me). great ! keep up the nice work Ben and may your next video be your best video yet.

That second boardslide on the red curb towards the beginning of the video was so buttery smooth! Good informative review by the way.

I considered not watching this video because I am sore and tired and don't want to skate.

Consistentcy is exactly why I always use rails. I used to have slicks back in the 90's when they first came out and also use the stick on slick for the nose and tail of boards I had rails on. Also with rails you get a solid square 2 point contact on a square edge or on coping with a bare board or slick you have the curve of the concave to deal with, not a huge deal but it's a total confidence booster for me and I get super consistent board slides.

respect bro. I'm impressed that you can offer an educated opinion and demonstrate your assessment of the equipment you're testing. You have the skill to execute the trick, and the knowledge of the equipment (and weather) and then give your overall assessment. That fucking kicks ass! Keep it up man. I just subscribed.

Nice review! Als always super motivating video to go out and skate! The park looks super fun

Great review of slick boards I remember when they were popular for a bit . I have be entertaining putting rails back on maybe I will try a new slick . Thanks

Great review. I had 3-4 slicks back in the 90s. Always liked them back then.

Thanks for the video. I’m picking up a Santa Cruz Cosmic Cat VX slick today!❤

Sick, my friend had one of these decks, I thought it was pretty cool. Thanks for the great review 👌🏻 nice boardslides

This is an excellent opportunity to do a video about rails. I've been putting them on my decks for the last year, and now I can't imagine skating without them.

I loved slicks when they first came out but then the slick trend sorta died around 93ish. I had the Randy Colvin ‘Colvinetics’ and the Jason Lee ‘Burger King’. I haven’t skated a slick since those days but would love to try a modern slick one day.

I want the Duane Pitre AW i had bak in in abouts 92 -93 , they re-released the graphics but without the slick . Also had the Rudy Johnson and Dune , Natas , oh the memories .

I love you videos! I have decided to try out a creature everslick it was good to be able to have someone to give an honest opinion so that I could have an idea of what to expect before i considered buying one thanks you also did a great video on the real low pro board

The early morning jogger disappearing behind your head at about 9.50 minutes in was a top moment! Great review. Of course I should be out skating instead of watching videos in bed at 8.00am but not having a park within a half hour cycle is making me lazy. I might have to go to the streets and I suck at street.

Great video never heard of Slick skateboards before. Thanks.

Your right about the wheels sticking...the coefficient of friction differential between the slick bottom and the wheels can be challenging to navigate. BUT the worst part of a slick is going back to a board that isn’t slick! I love slicks!!! BTW, wiping cold wet coping with your jacket is a sign of either dedication or savagery... cringeworthy move right there.

@auntjenifer7774

5 жыл бұрын

You get used to it after a week at least.

I have had a few of the new slicks from Real and Krooked. each had a different pattern of the material, so i haven't tried this Velcro one. The best thing is that they last a lot longer and don't snap or chip. I never get pressure cracks like a normal board will around the trucks. I'm really interested in trying a symmetrical ishod deck if i can find one

You've been skating a lot of Real decks so far. Made me go out and buy one. Feels pretty solid.

'BITD' - I got a World Daewon slick during the period it was cool to peel off the slick and skate World blanks - Ive kept hold of the slick for 24 years - I keep meaning to frame it and wall hang it ..

Lol, yes. Can attest to edge retention on the poly of razor-tailed 90s slicks. Only had one, but lost a lot more blood to shinners on that thing than I ever did from falling.

Ben. You are the right man for the job. THanks :)

Great work Ben, another slick review.

last slick I had was the first board I ever had, almost 25 years ago, lol. Now I really want one again. I really only do flips on flat and grinds/slides on ledges these days, so boards last me forever. Only once I get through the graphic layer, I have to wax my board constantly so I don't stick.

Yup. Remember the old santa cruz everslicks coming out. Also remember seeing them when someone had it for a while and the plastic was flapping about underneath.

I must visit Vancouver sometimes... skateboarding in summer and snowboarding in Winter :-)

I got this in order to not get a razor tail so fast. Just learned ollies, pop shuvs and 180s :) Haven't even started grinding yet :D

I think I had a mini logo a long time ago that was a slick; slid too fast for me as far as I can remember. I typically prefer something to be slightly sticky though over too slick, then I just go faster if I need to.

Morning coffee, new video from Ben. Nice little sunday

did canada skip autum this year, too? we went straight from 25°C to 0°C within 2 weeks. in "spring" we went from -10°C to a constant 30+°C in a week. it's like this since a few years, now. not good

@auntjenifer7774

5 жыл бұрын

Chem trails bro !

Just got me a thank you skate co deck (flower power 8.25) and it feels amazing sorta like a more mellow concave Real deck with less steep nose and tail

keep it up and never stop making video! Can you do ricta rapido wheel? pls

I'm curious about the Santa Cruz and Creature Everslick decks that have a smooth sheet of plastic on the bottom. What's the razor tail wear on rhose types of decks?

Haha that was awesome! (Love the leaves highlight at the end :P) Thanks for the review. My first new school board in 94 was an Alien Workshop Dot Matrix slick. Haven't skated a slick since, but I've been wondering about slicks lately. Also, where is this park? Looks like a really nice place to skate. Really like the balance of ledges in the middle and mellow tranny on the ends.

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

Quilchena in Vancouver

Been sk8n since 97 7th grade nvr tried a slick deck but I may now for backside lips

You should do a doomsayers club review! That would be awesome as the hype with them seems to be getting more and more popular! That is if you haven’t ridden one yet

Do you skate slicks now? Have you skated slicks since? Thanks for the vid!

I have had a slick and regular of the same shape (8.3 twin) and the weight difference is 80 grams - a hair under 3 oz. 1320g vs 1400g. Both with tape I had the slick first and would have bought another if it was available.

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

Mine weighed 1350 without grip

Hey you should order a revive skateboard and give it a shot, I ordered one of their boards and it feels a lot like a real skateboard but a little smaller tail

Sounds a bit like the texture of slick board I had in 95. It also peeled up a little bit. But sas so good and consistant and predictable for board slides on transitions and curbs. Got back into skating with a wooden deck and is horrible for slides compared to my old slick. Have to get another slick!!!.

can you do a video on installing and reviewing rails?

That park looks so mellow and fun

i’m not sure if you’re aware but krooked does make a twin tail slick that just so happens to be an 8.38!!

@Dreekuz

3 жыл бұрын

I’m actually skating this right now. I love it but I’m having a hard time ollie’ing it for some reason

Do any of you have experience with new Girl/Chocolate decks? I'm hoping they are better nowadays and would like to buy one.

Hi Ben, i’m a 37 year old subscriber to your channel and former skateboarder back in the 90’. I haven’t touched a board in over 17 years, but never lost interest in the sport. I kept watching skatevideo’s, especially when youtube was introduced. In the meantime life past by, work eat sleep repeat.... i recently discoverd your channel, and my old skatebuddy picked up skating again. So now i’m considering buying a board. However, i have really bad health, and i think it will hold me back. Since then i have Diabetes, one bad knee, and one bad ankle. All of my muniscus removed. Broke my tibula en fibula just above the ankle in a bycicle accident. So i’m a bit affraid i’m facing an impossible quest. ANYWAY, WHAT I REALLY WANTED TO ASK, AND WONDERING, YOU SKATE REALLY WELL, HAVE YOU EVER TAKEN A LONG BREAK FROM SKATING, AND HOW LONG ARE YOU SKATING FOR NOW SINCE. I would much appreciate a reply. Congrats on the channel, really love it. Greets from belgium. Keep those video’s coming👍🏻👍🏻

@CommonSense970

5 жыл бұрын

Jb001 jb001 I'm in my 30s and have had my share of injuries and I still skate. A lot of it is mind over body. Just focus on a good time not any fears and you'll impress yourself. I've taken breaks and been able to pick it up again later. If it's been on your mind all this time you are good man. Think about taking glucosamine, tumeric, and vitamin D3.

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

The missing meniscus is the only thing that jumps out at me. I had a torn meniscus and had it scoped out. I think at least half of it is still there. Pain will be your guide to whether or not you can skate. I never had a break longer than 6 months but I have had two of those. I really got back on board 2 years ago and have been going strong since. There are times when people can no longer skate but only you can be the judge of that. I would just say, eat well, exercise, sleep well and give it a conservative effort. Listen to your body.

@Jb001jb

5 жыл бұрын

Nick Revitte thanks, will do. 👌🏻💪🏻

@Jb001jb

5 жыл бұрын

WOGzter thanks, will do. I’m exited to get on the board again.

@Jb001jb

5 жыл бұрын

Ben Degros much appreciate the reply! Exited to get in to shape and have Some fun on the board again. Really motivated to do the exercises too. I know they will help out. Soon I’m meeting up with my buddy to GO skate! Unreal...✌🏻👌🏻

Hey Ben, does the slick have any imapct on flip tricks... or your straight ollie height?

i had the jason lee burger slick in the 90s best board i ever had.

nice sesh at hugh boyd my old high school!!

Slick moves!

Which ones slides better? Old 90s slicks or new slicks of today?

Can you review an almost deck?

Haha i was watching your old vids and then a new one pops up

I member in like 97-98 pure white ccs blank slicks

that fat round rail looks so damn fun. i wish they put a slick on the twintail again(my fav shape). i missed the slickadelic twintails a few seasons back cause i was traveling. bring them back Real!

@tweekedmobb1789

5 жыл бұрын

btw keep it up Ben, love your videos 🤙🏽 you’re one of my favorite people in skating rn, you rip like a pro but have the attitude of a real, normal, humble skater/human unlike most pros yet not lame af like most youtuber/IGers

@tweekedmobb1789

5 жыл бұрын

also those trees at the end really were beautiful. i wish we all had such an appreciation for nature, maybe we wouldn’t destroy the earth so much :/

@tweekedmobb1789

5 жыл бұрын

ok im done nerding out now sorry for the comment spam barrage have a good day :)

Hello 🌞sorry cant wait for full length review 🙄about mini logo trucks they are on sale now pretty cheap. Are they any compared to thunder indy venture trucks? What cons of mini logo trucks? What pros? Anyone prefer them here for over all other trucks company? This really top high end trucks?

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

I have never tried them. They are just too darn ugly. But I hear they are decent trucks. Sorry for such a a superficial response.

@acgwestsidesb6410

5 жыл бұрын

@@bendegros too fast respond are you trying to sold me this trucks haha? 😂😂😂 Okay i give them a try 👌😉

Can you review a thank you deck its the new company by daewon and t puds

Rails are where it’s at, skate it all with em

How late were you for work

I had a Creature slick 20 years ago. That board would slide anything but had absolutely no pop. I think I focused it..

Have you tried and almost double impact board?

@bendegros

5 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I want to though.

wait they make slicks again? had no idea...

I legit haven't even thought about slicks, since the 90's when I had an alien workshop slick, like my 3rd deck ever, great when it was fresh then it delam'd and ya sucked cuz it was more than a normal decks.

Primus Graphic on the Pat Duffy Slick?

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

10:00 canadian beauty

👍👍👍👍👍👍

Want 1

That moment when you don't plan your skate days properly and you end up crazy sore on your 1 day off. Maybe I'll sleep and skate curbs tonight..

Put some boardrails on it

sticking on front boards is the scariest thing ever

@zekeschriver1554

5 жыл бұрын

OMG YESSS

@petepete9831

5 жыл бұрын

One time my wheel got stuck on a flat bar cause I was going to fakie and I died

I prefer my screw-on rails on my 10 inch table plank (:

@koutasx

5 жыл бұрын

10 inch!?! Aye chill bigfoot

Wax that park while ain’t no wax haters there

93' impossible to break otter pop

Bro ! Please! can you put subtitles? To latín suscribers

I met a girl that never waxed for a month, scary.

Review pizza skateboards!!

@samwaarsenburg1249

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Franco YEEEEEEES I am skating one now and it is the best board i’ve ever skated

@SalmonFiend69

5 жыл бұрын

Sam Waarsenburg same here brother! The pop is great and the wood feels sturdy and mellow

@samwaarsenburg1249

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Franco yeah the concave is PERFECT

@EasySkateRoutine

5 жыл бұрын

@@samwaarsenburg1249 They had them on discount at my local store , didn't knew what quality it is. thanks.

@samwaarsenburg1249

5 жыл бұрын

SkateboardingNow i bought it also at discount because normaly it it 75 bucks in holland (where i live)

S L I C C

Half hour before work my ass

Should wear gloves to keep your hands warm