Wait what. The "carpenter" that taught me about the different types of drywall mud and how to tape and mud inside corners, outside corners, and butt joints also has a YT channel all about skateboarding? And he's crazy good. My mind is blown, maybe you'll teach me how to skate like that
This is funny, I know about the carpentry channel but haven't seen much of it. Been here for years though. In the words of my ol'mate, Ben - Ben Is Best.
Mines as follows: Ollie a crack (warm up) Front 180 Back 180 Pop shuv Front shuv Kickflip Heelflip 50 the ledge Board slide the flat bar Tre flip Do a simple Ollie up something and fail Focus my board and throw it into the parking lot For some reason I feel lots of people have this routine.
My routine goes like this: Spend 30 minutes riding around the park Spend 70 minutes in the bowl just dropping in and practicing pumps Spend 20 minutes attempting to land a kickflip Spend 90000000 minutes complaining on why I can't ollie high enough
This is an old comment so this is for the folk reading this in my time or even further on, try to purposefully do ollies as low as you can, even ghost pop them as well. Even if you don't consciously notice the epiphany, this will help you figure out what you need to do differently to get a higher and snappier pop in your ollies.
the last one is maybe cause you didnt practice enough or maybe you can figure it out what you must modifie to archive it. its just practice, time and figure it out what can I change or modifie to do it better. just like that
I’m 26 Use to skate consistently 12 years ago but got into gang , tagging , ex gf , jobs and now have a 3 year old who I watch 24hrs almost , trying to start online business to provide income so I can have the time to start skating and progressing. Skating is my passion , my favorite and only sport to watch and do , DGK been my favorite skate brand but switching to Primitive because of your content. Keep it up , your videos are motivating and inspiring 💯 @Ben Degros
Same for me minus the having a kid part. Online money full time is goal since my background is so dirty McDonalds won't hire me. Plus, I'd like skate all day knowing my Bill's will be paid.
Same My G im 27 quit at 15...Got back into it this year and getting all my stuff back just not jumping off stairs and loading docks..Get back into it bro for exercise and its a stress reliever passion too
I really want to know if you made the online business work, I am in to e-commerce and try to travel and skate as much as possible. so if you have any questions about what I do for a living I would love to chat!
Your warm up would be my greatest skate session ever. One more try is the biggest lie in skateboarding. Front side crook is a good looking trick, get that. Watching people do switch front side heel is pretty much like watching some one do magic to me. I like the process videos. I like seeing how people learn. Good video Sir.
@@Hoodinator17 what kind of response are you looking for from me. You make the call. We can start a debate that will have no value or i can say you are right i am all F-ed up for appricating someones skating and the time they put into a video. Or we can just let it go. Your Call.
watched half of this video, called my friend skated with him for half an hour, then skated for another hour after he left. super good session. thanks for the motivation ben!
That's fantastic that your wife does ballet. It's an art that doesn't get enough support nowadays. Extremely awesome for balance and strength throughout the feet and legs, too.
love the thought and the insight. skateboarding is not a "go here, do this, go there, do that" kinda sport or activity, well i guess it is, but you usually don't have someone telling you that. Adding some structure to a session will defiantly help you progress faster and it will increase your overall longevity on a skateboard. i wish i though more about this stuff when i was a kid and i hope that younger people that watch your channel apply some of your wisdom Ben. as skaters we all want to enjoy it and see others enjoy it as long as possible. you're like a skate guru. good work.
Its a very smart way to skate. When I did lots of martial arts, the classes had a nice mobility warm up, to technique drills, to experimentation (sparring), to cool down. Its a great way to gain more body awareness before trying difficult things!
Ben, you explained what being a skateboarder is all about and what NEEDS to be understood. Some learn faster which is discouraging, but focus and consistent effort will reap the rewards.
love this, i think people focus too much on progression without realizing that the warmup and routine are still progression by getting things you can do more on lock and just getting more comfort with the board.
Make videos. I suck at skateboarding but the videos serve two purposes. 1 to watch and learn from myself to improve my skating and 2 for accounyablity. The videos ensure i make that time and get out there and push myself. It adds to the skating. It doesn't take away from it.
Dude thanks for your channel, I broke my ankle at 20 and have tried skating off and on since then. Now at 32 I finally feel I'm at a good progression point again. I don't care about my tec skill in comparison to others, I'm working on skating for me and growing in skating for my self. It also helps me not be a fat ass :- )
Hey Ben ! I just wanted to stop by and show you how much you have impacted me as a person and a fellow skater. First of all I've been skating now since I was 13 now 35 and with the wife and kids i haven't been able to get out n skate very much. I used to skate bigger drops and ledges and everything in between. but I broke my ankle in 3 places kick flipping a set and landed with my foot bent in. Since then I gave up the drops and went back to my favorite, technical skating trick in trick out. But I have had a lot of obstacles layed in my path that have greatly impacted my mentality with skating. First of all, my friends and brothers that I grew up skating with all no longer skate or moved to different states. The next big blocker I have is that I have issues just going out and skating for myself, i feel like if there isn't someone there to share in the enjoyment its really hard for me to get hyped up and make each session count, and go home feeling accomplished, and had actual fun. I also feel like i'm living my old best life... what I mean by that is that I have some pretty cool tech flat tricks, but being that I don't get out very much I find myself just trying my old bangers and doing what you said as your last part of a good session the progression part. So I will just try my hard tricks and fall over and over and just continue and end up leaving my weekend session feeling down and out as I only landed a few tricks, and nothing was consistent. I honestly just discovered your channel last night after a long shift at work, and seeing how you look at skateboarding and your advice has truly given me sooooooooo much confidence and I would love to build myself up with your amazing inspiration. Seeing someone my age able to just go out and skate for no one other than themselves is inspiring enough, but you touched on so many topics and different ways to approach a session, where if nothing else you never leave the warm up phase, or just have fun landing your trick over and over again to build up muscle memory and style. Seriously I cannot thank you enough, coming from someone who FELT like they were burnt out and could never get their tricks back, and definitely not progress in skating. You have given me a new lease on life and have shown this out of shape lover of the sport that I CAN go out and be magnificent and have fun skating again. You sir are my new idle and I want you to know, your teachings have forever changed me, and as soon as next week comes and Mothers day is behind us I will be taking your teaching to the skate park. Sincerely your friend Brian. Thanks a ton man !!!! please never stop !!! best content and most meaningful video collection I've watched in my entire time skating.
You are a source of inspiration, Mr. Ben Degros. I'm back to skate at 44 after 15 yr "hiatus", zero sport activity (stuff). Maybe I should record my sessions and document how I'm re-learning everyting from scratch from pushing to falling. People around telling me it's impossible to make that come back when I'm already on it, I feel like wtf, I just been in the skatepark. I understand frustration vs progression, it was nice seeing those slides to hflip again and again, some people will only show their clean cool looking "wins", far from reality yes (mini yoda spoke). Btw, gota tell younglings at local skatepark to stop calling me "sir" when they bring my deck and ask me if I'm alright. Rolling over the floor is for now my best trait, I'm quite the stuntman but it's the right thing to do instead of hitting floor hard :) I needed to write these notes somewhere, this video from April 2019 was the right place. Keep up with content. #neverRetreatNeverSurrender #niRetiradaNiRendicion (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
Thanks for the insights Ben. Some gems in there like the 'special meter' which in real life really helps. Lately I've noticed that if I start my session by skating fast, just doing easier stuff that I have down, it gets me more stoked and I end up having a lot more energy and confidence during the rest of the session. At 40 yrs old, energy and stoke don't always come as easy as they did at 18 so it's important to find ways to get into that flow.
Started skating again after 20 years. I'm 37 and I get 20 mins a day on my lunch break. I'm happy to be able to ollie knee height while moving again(when i can keep the board from turning frontside). I realized I need a taller setup thanks to your style of analyzing. Thanks for all the videos to keep an old guy going.
Great skating as usual thanks . I have found that the warm up with basic tricks say landing 5 of each and some stretching in between sets a good foundation for the rest of the season, (everything stays crisp) and like you said the confidence that arises. Love your Saturday videos thanks.
I like this. there isn't much on youtube about skaters talking in depth about their routines or what goes on in their head! I kind of feel like my warm up IS my routine. but after a year of (every now and then) skating again, I start to feel more comfortable on my board. I have more trust into what my feet + board are doing and that's what gives me a good feeling. not necessarily learning new tricks but getting something like a routine back.
Agree, i like to hear what people are thinking when they learn a trick. I also like to hear where they are looking during the trick: on the roll up, pop, land, and rool away or coming off the obstacle.
Appreciate the progression shots Ben. Just started following you a month or so ago. 35, getting back into it with my 7 year old son now. Love the channel, inspirational. 💪🏼
I can't ollie well so far, I am lack of endurance, get exhausted really soon. It's so valuable that you showed those failing parts in this video, which makes me realize that frustration is just part of skateboarding, get along with it, or I will never conquer a trick.
I really like this idea of structuring time. It is a more critical skill for those with limited time to skate. It is also a nice progression to build to learning new tricks. Nice video.
Such a sick video! I always do manuals right off the bat 1st thing. Then all forms of the Ollie in every position and take it from there. You just managed to ad a little more to my routine. Thanks!
I agree, however, unfortunately I can’t get that much time in without waking up at five in the morning. So I put in usually two to three hours on Saturdays and Sundays. I also try to not focus too heavily on one trick so that I can get a lot more done within that time. It has helped a lot... plus doing a little calisthenics when you can doesn’t hurt 😉
Right on. I like to cruise around for a bit, do a little flat ground. I got fakie fs heels but sw is too gnarly for now ha. "Skate with me not @ me" ✌🙏
7:16 "Was that a sign to not try it... or try it one more time?" Me: Always goes for another and eats even more shit 50% of the time... Such a tough decision after taking a bad fall.
I feel that, I failed learning a trick and kinda broke my hand but was like "nah I got this no biggy" one more try later my hand is more than kinda broken and so is my heart and soul 🤣 funny thing is this was learning something that's as easy as pushing for me now 😅
Good explanation of a session. I skate the same. First roll around and warm up with low impact, then practice my Heelflip cause I can land them fairly regularly. Then move onto the stuff j want to learn with a bunch of already learnt tricks so that it doesn't became a session of not landing anything.
Nino Monti it's just a regular deck tho 🤷♂️ Not that you're asking, but I've only been riding plan b black ice or everslick decks for the last two years. The slick decks really make a difference. They both slide different but the plan b decks are lighter and stiffer than a standard deck👌but the graphics suck, but I don't care. I also try to get the widest but shortest deck possible. You won't believe the amount of control you will get with a stubby board. On average it's an 8.3 wide 31 long. The shorter the deck the easier it is to do 360 flips and all 180 flips like backside/frontside flips. You should give them a try 👍
@@jorgevelez1809 how tall are u .. i just got back into skating and i messed up and got an 8.15 its so small .. not sure what to get I was thinking just going straight for an 8.5 .. im 6ft1 and size 11
Kit Sonne I'm 5, 11 size 12 shoes. I'm known to play around with different board sizes. I used to ride 8.5 up to 8.8, but right now I'm down to 8.3w 31"L. The bigger the board the easier all grinds and slides are for me, except back tails🤷♂️. The smaller the board the easier it is for me to learn new flip tricks, but I feel it's because the board is SHORTER 31" long. If your asking me what you should ride for now, I think you need a wide but short deck. Size 11 shoe needs some space for stability and short to help you execution flip tricks. You are tall so with the shorter deck will help with flicks because you don't have to drag as long to kick your foot out. Short decks spin around fast too, 360 flips just go. Since you are getting back into it I recommend thunder 151 hollow trucks. Thunder trucks are more forgiving for the casual skater. Thunder highs still feel low and even when loose they feel a little tight. This truck will without a doubt help you with you pop because of how stable it is. I'll see if I can find you some links for products. Keep in mind I don't care for brands I just like what works
I hate warming up, but I'm so aware of how important this is. I usually do some easy ledge tricks, some Ollie 180s, halfcabs, stuff like that. I still think my warm ups are too weak though, because I'm always in so much pain the following three days after my session. That's why I don't skate every day.
@@saturdaymorning329 I'm gonna get some orthopedic insoles too, I've been having some heel bruises due the impact. I should mention that as I progress, I'm slamming more often and more "heavily" if you will. Thanks for the tip, man, I appreciate it.
My routine is slightly different but with the same idea. I got my routine from my mountain biking background. I start with the warm up, then move on to things that I’m working on but not quiet landing yet, then end with things I’m landing most of the time. In biking I warm up then do bigger jump lines and tricks and then end the day on medium jumps with stuff I’m confident on. I guess I do that because I know that near the end I’m tired and more likely to mess up. I also like ending the day/session feeling good about what I can do.
that park looks so chill tho. super wide spaced out so you can take you time between obstacles and form some cool lines. or just work on one or two things.
Exactly what i was searching for the whole time and the you upload it out of nowhere. Thanks for your knowledge. By the way, later on this year I'm visiting your country for a gap year. How about a little skate session together when I visit Vancouver? Greetings from Germany 👋
I have the same approach when practicing my skating especially flat ground tricks. However looking back I kind of became a perfectionist with every trick I knew how to do, to the point that I wouldn’t really get to learn new tricks due to not getting out the warm up because my last set of back 180s didn’t “feel” right. I did this for months and felt frustrated with my lack of progress in learning new tricks. I recommend timing warm ups and forcing yourself to move on to new tricks even if unsatisfied with your warm ups.
I’m going to try this out because I do find myself getting frustrated after jumping into difficult (for me) tricks. Maybe warming up my confidence will help.
I think I've been doing this without realizing it, but this methodical approach to a session helps make me aware of where I'm at and what I can expect. really awesome information! thank you.
Great advice, I know very few people have this luxury, but the best progressions I've had were when I skated 30 min morning, 30 min afternoon, 30 min evening. Trying to #kickflip over a couple boards for the past year so frustrating yet so satisfying.
This is so helpfull is like when ur skating on ur own no one tells u this u gotta know to know , i just used to jump in a sesh and try tricks i cant land or learning still i never used to routine the tricks i knew how to do ever, it was just roll up and bring out the baggie of hardcore tricks from leadges to tricks but i can see where the confidents build up goes from there
Hey Ben!! Try “ACE (low) bushings” and that riptide 96a WFB pivot cup with your thunders 149 .. both washers and it’s amazing! The barrel gives you that stability and is softer then the top come.. so it’s 91a-86a and they are great.. they will stick and you have to break them in from sticking but they are the best feeling.. I got the pivot cups because of your review. Because the pivot cups blow out every 8 months and the bones about the same.. only $8
Such good information! Going through most of my time skating without having anyone to really learn from, I found this really helpful! I'm definitely going to try implementing this once I am able to get back on a board again!
Warm ups are so useful to get more comfortable. I started skating a few weeks ago, and I just ride to a spot, even taking the longer way so I get more time in, then start working on a trick or two a the spot (Currently working on getting higher and faster ollies, also fs 180 no-comply - so fun.) Can't wait till this lock down ends, then I can go to a skate park and start working on transition.
I stopped skating when I was 18. Started when I was about 14. I'm 29 now, I picked up a board last week....holy shit, dude, I can barely even Ollie anymore. Best tricks I had were like big flips and some switch and nolie tricks. Some grinds. I'm going to school for engineering and working so I have to really find balance with my crazy Colombian girlfriend. Anywho, thanks a lot for these videos. They help me mentally with what I wanna do as I progress back into skating.
Nice! As for me, being a 32yo who has been skating for a month and a half after 15 years away from the board, I usually: Stretch Ride around the park or street Do my transition tricks Flatground tricks Manual tricks Ledge (Flat) Rail Gap/Stair That's how I like to structure my sessions. Of course not always I'm able to do all, specially due to time issues. Great work man. Keep it up. Greetings from Brazil.
I do the same. When i tart to feel frustrated, or just start to feel tired, I do something else. Something i know i'm comfortable with, then i pretty fast start to have fun again. I usually push it just too far from what I should. In my experience, the next day, i land at least one time, or at least have a much better feel to it.
Omg bro. I get hurt and come back 4 months later and you are flipping out of everything now!?!? So sick dude. You give me motivation to start again,. Even though I have lost damn near all my tricks. So keep at it man and I'll do the same!😀🤟
What I've found helpful is taking breaks in between long sessions especially, it helps to gain back energy but also give you a clear head if your frustrated. It could get you out of a tunnel vision mode if your in it.
I never noticed but my sessions are like this and that could be why my friends say i progress pretty fast. I always get a warm up, then some tricks to work on, then some pretty hard stuff(for me)
Man, Ben, it's crazy to see how much you have progressed! I like how you used to land all those tricks (I wish I could!) but now you're on a whole different level 💪💪 keep it up and all the best wishes in your Canada Skateshop endeavors 🙌🙌
Please make a video on the falling techniques or mental things you do when falling. I wish I could fall like 7:17. Us big guys need your help. Besides safety gear, falling properly is so important.
I dont know if it can really be taught. It's just years of experience. Other than just learning to roll over the shoulder there isn't much else I could show. Honestly, falling is a crapshoot. It doesn't always work out as well as it did there.
I do this but usually for flatground, ill start with the tricks i have on lock for a warm up then, try to get other tricks more consistent then, try some tricks i havent landed.
“Some days we never get out of the warm up. “. Truer words have never been spoken
So I'm not the only one lol. Good to know
@Augustine Amos hacking his gilfriends ig account like a big man
Wait what. The "carpenter" that taught me about the different types of drywall mud and how to tape and mud inside corners, outside corners, and butt joints also has a YT channel all about skateboarding? And he's crazy good. My mind is blown, maybe you'll teach me how to skate like that
This is funny, I know about the carpentry channel but haven't seen much of it. Been here for years though. In the words of my ol'mate, Ben - Ben Is Best.
That's what I said. He can teach me everything I need in life.
You are really good. That is such a beautiful park. Not to technical and lots of flat space.
thompson skate park richmond bc
My routine looks more like:
Kickflip on flat twice
Fail at kickflipping a three stair for about an hour
Go home when my feet hurt.
But you do you
it gets better i promise
Mines as follows:
Ollie a crack (warm up)
Front 180
Back 180
Pop shuv
Front shuv
Kickflip
Heelflip
50 the ledge
Board slide the flat bar
Tre flip
Do a simple Ollie up something and fail
Focus my board and throw it into the parking lot
For some reason I feel lots of people have this routine.
@@connorboychuk2526 how do you do fs 180s? I feel like they are much harder than bs 180s for some reason
Five Hour Energy idk for some reason I always sucked at bs 180's and had front 180's down. Work on your weaknesses.
I usually do an ollie.. Then i go home because im tired
My routine goes like this:
Spend 30 minutes riding around the park
Spend 70 minutes in the bowl just dropping in and practicing pumps
Spend 20 minutes attempting to land a kickflip
Spend 90000000 minutes complaining on why I can't ollie high enough
This is an old comment so this is for the folk reading this in my time or even further on,
try to purposefully do ollies as low as you can, even ghost pop them as well.
Even if you don't consciously notice the epiphany, this will help you figure out what you need to do differently to get a higher and snappier pop in your ollies.
the last one is maybe cause you didnt practice enough or maybe you can figure it out what you must modifie to archive it. its just practice, time and figure it out what can I change or modifie to do it better. just like that
@@angelagk4884 facts
I’m 26
Use to skate consistently 12 years ago but got into gang , tagging , ex gf , jobs and now have a 3 year old who I watch 24hrs almost , trying to start online business to provide income so I can have the time to start skating and progressing. Skating is my passion , my favorite and only sport to watch and do , DGK been my favorite skate brand but switching to Primitive because of your content. Keep it up , your videos are motivating and inspiring 💯 @Ben Degros
Same for me minus the having a kid part. Online money full time is goal since my background is so dirty McDonalds won't hire me. Plus, I'd like skate all day knowing my Bill's will be paid.
keep the hustle!
@@veeanon2238 you guys got it stay up i believe in u!
Same My G im 27 quit at 15...Got back into it this year and getting all my stuff back just not jumping off stairs and loading docks..Get back into it bro for exercise and its a stress reliever passion too
I really want to know if you made the online business work, I am in to e-commerce and try to travel and skate as much as possible. so if you have any questions about what I do for a living I would love to chat!
I'm alone in the house, cheering loudly as you're landing those noseslide to flip out variations. I love being a weirdo
Your warm up would be my greatest skate session ever. One more try is the biggest lie in skateboarding. Front side crook is a good looking trick, get that. Watching people do switch front side heel is pretty much like watching some one do magic to me. I like the process videos. I like seeing how people learn. Good video Sir.
dude plz stop I can’t handle the cringe
@@Hoodinator17 what kind of response are you looking for from me. You make the call. We can start a debate that will have no value or i can say you are right i am all F-ed up for appricating someones skating and the time they put into a video. Or we can just let it go. Your Call.
Hey brother! Awesome to see you!
@@thejoe_snotbombsskateboarding getting the skate fix in.
Adventures in Skateboarding At 40 Plus it’s just a tryhard7777 comment lol
watched half of this video, called my friend skated with him for half an hour, then skated for another hour after he left. super good session. thanks for the motivation ben!
That's fantastic that your wife does ballet. It's an art that doesn't get enough support nowadays. Extremely awesome for balance and strength throughout the feet and legs, too.
"Somedays I never get out of the warmup" That sounds like an average day for me
love the thought and the insight. skateboarding is not a "go here, do this, go there, do that" kinda sport or activity, well i guess it is, but you usually don't have someone telling you that. Adding some structure to a session will defiantly help you progress faster and it will increase your overall longevity on a skateboard. i wish i though more about this stuff when i was a kid and i hope that younger people that watch your channel apply some of your wisdom Ben. as skaters we all want to enjoy it and see others enjoy it as long as possible. you're like a skate guru. good work.
Thanks Daniel:)
Its a very smart way to skate. When I did lots of martial arts, the classes had a nice mobility warm up, to technique drills, to experimentation (sparring), to cool down. Its a great way to gain more body awareness before trying difficult things!
Ben, you explained what being a skateboarder is all about and what NEEDS to be understood. Some learn faster which is discouraging, but focus and consistent effort will reap the rewards.
love this, i think people focus too much on progression without realizing that the warmup and routine are still progression by getting things you can do more on lock and just getting more comfort with the board.
Guru Degros dropping some straight knowledge on us. I can totally relate to this whole video. This inspires me to make my own videos
Make videos. I suck at skateboarding but the videos serve two purposes. 1 to watch and learn from myself to improve my skating and 2 for accounyablity. The videos ensure i make that time and get out there and push myself. It adds to the skating. It doesn't take away from it.
@@AdventuresInSkateboarding ordered a tripod so hopefully i make something
Dude thanks for your channel, I broke my ankle at 20 and have tried skating off and on since then. Now at 32 I finally feel I'm at a good progression point again. I don't care about my tec skill in comparison to others, I'm working on skating for me and growing in skating for my self.
It also helps me not be a fat ass :- )
Hey Ben ! I just wanted to stop by and show you how much you have impacted me as a person and a fellow skater. First of all I've been skating now since I was 13 now 35 and with the wife and kids i haven't been able to get out n skate very much. I used to skate bigger drops and ledges and everything in between. but I broke my ankle in 3 places kick flipping a set and landed with my foot bent in. Since then I gave up the drops and went back to my favorite, technical skating trick in trick out. But I have had a lot of obstacles layed in my path that have greatly impacted my mentality with skating. First of all, my friends and brothers that I grew up skating with all no longer skate or moved to different states. The next big blocker I have is that I have issues just going out and skating for myself, i feel like if there isn't someone there to share in the enjoyment its really hard for me to get hyped up and make each session count, and go home feeling accomplished, and had actual fun. I also feel like i'm living my old best life... what I mean by that is that I have some pretty cool tech flat tricks, but being that I don't get out very much I find myself just trying my old bangers and doing what you said as your last part of a good session the progression part. So I will just try my hard tricks and fall over and over and just continue and end up leaving my weekend session feeling down and out as I only landed a few tricks, and nothing was consistent. I honestly just discovered your channel last night after a long shift at work, and seeing how you look at skateboarding and your advice has truly given me sooooooooo much confidence and I would love to build myself up with your amazing inspiration. Seeing someone my age able to just go out and skate for no one other than themselves is inspiring enough, but you touched on so many topics and different ways to approach a session, where if nothing else you never leave the warm up phase, or just have fun landing your trick over and over again to build up muscle memory and style. Seriously I cannot thank you enough, coming from someone who FELT like they were burnt out and could never get their tricks back, and definitely not progress in skating. You have given me a new lease on life and have shown this out of shape lover of the sport that I CAN go out and be magnificent and have fun skating again. You sir are my new idle and I want you to know, your teachings have forever changed me, and as soon as next week comes and Mothers day is behind us I will be taking your teaching to the skate park. Sincerely your friend Brian. Thanks a ton man !!!! please never stop !!! best content and most meaningful video collection I've watched in my entire time skating.
Great playlist. I've binged watched through half a dozen.
You are a source of inspiration, Mr. Ben Degros.
I'm back to skate at 44 after 15 yr "hiatus", zero sport activity (stuff). Maybe I should record my sessions and document how I'm re-learning everyting from scratch from pushing to falling. People around telling me it's impossible to make that come back when I'm already on it, I feel like wtf, I just been in the skatepark.
I understand frustration vs progression, it was nice seeing those slides to hflip again and again, some people will only show their clean cool looking "wins", far from reality yes (mini yoda spoke).
Btw, gota tell younglings at local skatepark to stop calling me "sir" when they bring my deck and ask me if I'm alright. Rolling over the floor is for now my best trait, I'm quite the stuntman but it's the right thing to do instead of hitting floor hard :)
I needed to write these notes somewhere, this video from April 2019 was the right place.
Keep up with content. #neverRetreatNeverSurrender #niRetiradaNiRendicion
(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
Thanks for the insights Ben. Some gems in there like the 'special meter' which in real life really helps. Lately I've noticed that if I start my session by skating fast, just doing easier stuff that I have down, it gets me more stoked and I end up having a lot more energy and confidence during the rest of the session. At 40 yrs old, energy and stoke don't always come as easy as they did at 18 so it's important to find ways to get into that flow.
Started skating again after 20 years. I'm 37 and I get 20 mins a day on my lunch break. I'm happy to be able to ollie knee height while moving again(when i can keep the board from turning frontside). I realized I need a taller setup thanks to your style of analyzing. Thanks for all the videos to keep an old guy going.
Great skating as usual thanks . I have found that the warm up with basic tricks say landing 5 of each and some stretching in between sets a good foundation for the rest of the season, (everything stays crisp) and like you said the confidence that arises. Love your Saturday videos thanks.
Heading to my local once this videos watched!
I like this. there isn't much on youtube about skaters talking in depth about their routines or what goes on in their head!
I kind of feel like my warm up IS my routine.
but after a year of (every now and then) skating again, I start to feel more comfortable on my board.
I have more trust into what my feet + board are doing and that's what gives me a good feeling. not necessarily learning new tricks but getting something like a routine back.
Agree, i like to hear what people are thinking when they learn a trick. I also like to hear where they are looking during the trick: on the roll up, pop, land, and rool away or coming off the obstacle.
Pretty good video very nice for all levels of skating
Appreciate the progression shots Ben. Just started following you a month or so ago. 35, getting back into it with my 7 year old son now. Love the channel, inspirational. 💪🏼
Thanks Matt!
Nice routine to try thanks! Started skating again at 31 after a 6 year break. Great routine to get leg strength back to par.
man you got a nice bag of tricks & good style ! go hit some street spots, shoot a video part ;)
Ayesacc but what if he makes a really rad street part though?
your warm up looks like a pro sesh to me
great videos dude, I love when people catch their tricks on air
Excellent advice as usual Ben. Great post.
Valuable knowledge and just sick shredding all round mate!! 👏👍
Good points. Productive way to look at a skateboarding session.
I can't ollie well so far, I am lack of endurance, get exhausted really soon.
It's so valuable that you showed those failing parts in this video, which makes me realize that frustration is just part of skateboarding, get along with it, or I will never conquer a trick.
I really like this idea of structuring time. It is a more critical skill for those with limited time to skate. It is also a nice progression to build to learning new tricks. Nice video.
This is very true! Ive found a lot more confidence in sending when i do the proper routine of 90 minute sessions
Love the idea of this video
Gotta get the special meter up for those flip out tricks/any new bangers. So true!
Thanks for this, man. 32 years here and about 6 months in. This is really cool and helpful.
Such a sick video! I always do manuals right off the bat 1st thing. Then all forms of the Ollie in every position and take it from there. You just managed to ad a little more to my routine. Thanks!
Park looks fun!! It’s almost like they didn’t want it to look like a skatepark.
I agree, however, unfortunately I can’t get that much time in without waking up at five in the morning. So I put in usually two to three hours on Saturdays and Sundays. I also try to not focus too heavily on one trick so that I can get a lot more done within that time. It has helped a lot... plus doing a little calisthenics when you can doesn’t hurt 😉
Right on. I like to cruise around for a bit, do a little flat ground. I got fakie fs heels but sw is too gnarly for now ha. "Skate with me not @ me" ✌🙏
7:16 "Was that a sign to not try it... or try it one more time?" Me: Always goes for another and eats even more shit 50% of the time... Such a tough decision after taking a bad fall.
I feel that, I failed learning a trick and kinda broke my hand but was like "nah I got this no biggy" one more try later my hand is more than kinda broken and so is my heart and soul 🤣 funny thing is this was learning something that's as easy as pushing for me now 😅
You skate with so much speed! Very impressing stuff. 🙏
Good explanation of a session. I skate the same. First roll around and warm up with low impact, then practice my Heelflip cause I can land them fairly regularly. Then move onto the stuff j want to learn with a bunch of already learnt tricks so that it doesn't became a session of not landing anything.
Love that Girl Diamond deck 🤘🏻 cant wait for the review 🙏🏻
I am riding one too. It is pretty nice
Nino Monti it's just a regular deck tho 🤷♂️
Not that you're asking, but
I've only been riding plan b black ice or everslick decks for the last two years. The slick decks really make a difference. They both slide different but the plan b decks are lighter and stiffer than a standard deck👌but the graphics suck, but I don't care.
I also try to get the widest but shortest deck possible. You won't believe the amount of control you will get with a stubby board. On average it's an 8.3 wide 31 long. The shorter the deck the easier it is to do 360 flips and all 180 flips like backside/frontside flips. You should give them a try 👍
@@jorgevelez1809 how tall are u .. i just got back into skating and i messed up and got an 8.15 its so small .. not sure what to get I was thinking just going straight for an 8.5 .. im 6ft1 and size 11
Kit Sonne I'm 5, 11 size 12 shoes. I'm known to play around with different board sizes. I used to ride 8.5 up to 8.8, but right now I'm down to 8.3w 31"L. The bigger the board the easier all grinds and slides are for me, except back tails🤷♂️. The smaller the board the easier it is for me to learn new flip tricks, but I feel it's because the board is SHORTER 31" long.
If your asking me what you should ride for now, I think you need a wide but short deck. Size 11 shoe needs some space for stability and short to help you execution flip tricks. You are tall so with the shorter deck will help with flicks because you don't have to drag as long to kick your foot out. Short decks spin around fast too, 360 flips just go.
Since you are getting back into it I recommend thunder 151 hollow trucks. Thunder trucks are more forgiving for the casual skater. Thunder highs still feel low and even when loose they feel a little tight. This truck will without a doubt help you with you pop because of how stable it is. I'll see if I can find you some links for products.
Keep in mind I don't care for brands I just like what works
Kit Sonne www.amazon.com/adidas-Mens-Busenitz-Skate-Shoe/dp/B076FDQ37C/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=adidas+busenitz+shoes+rx&qid=1556634087&s=gateway&sr=8-2
www.amazon.com/Thunder-Trucks-Polished-Hollow-Skateboard/dp/B07NVJQLC3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2SEQ49RYD8M87&keywords=thunder+trucks+151+hollow+lights&qid=1556633753&s=gateway&sprefix=thunder+trucks+151&sr=8-3
primitiveskate.com/collections/dbz/products/tiago-lemos-super-saiyan-broly-deck-8-38-8-5
Those flip-outs are sick because they don't look like late flips at all & you actually get some pop.
I hate warming up, but I'm so aware of how important this is. I usually do some easy ledge tricks, some Ollie 180s, halfcabs, stuff like that. I still think my warm ups are too weak though, because I'm always in so much pain the following three days after my session. That's why I don't skate every day.
Hate to say it but Tylenol before your session will do wonders for the after, and a banana for the muscle burn.
@@saturdaymorning329 I'm gonna get some orthopedic insoles too, I've been having some heel bruises due the impact. I should mention that as I progress, I'm slamming more often and more "heavily" if you will. Thanks for the tip, man, I appreciate it.
love your landings. goals
Great video, pal! Thanks for the explanation of a good and interesting session.
My routine is slightly different but with the same idea. I got my routine from my mountain biking background. I start with the warm up, then move on to things that I’m working on but not quiet landing yet, then end with things I’m landing most of the time. In biking I warm up then do bigger jump lines and tricks and then end the day on medium jumps with stuff I’m confident on. I guess I do that because I know that near the end I’m tired and more likely to mess up. I also like ending the day/session feeling good about what I can do.
Very good job ben, nice video
Thanks Ben, I’ve been struggling with progress and this sounds like a solid plan
that park looks so chill tho. super wide spaced out so you can take you time between obstacles and form some cool lines. or just work on one or two things.
I like seeing what you’re working on.
Exactly what i was searching for the whole time and the you upload it out of nowhere. Thanks for your knowledge.
By the way, later on this year I'm visiting your country for a gap year. How about a little skate session together when I visit Vancouver?
Greetings from Germany 👋
Ty Ben :) Very nice video again +++
I have the same approach when practicing my skating especially flat ground tricks. However looking back I kind of became a perfectionist with every trick I knew how to do, to the point that I wouldn’t really get to learn new tricks due to not getting out the warm up because my last set of back 180s didn’t “feel” right. I did this for months and felt frustrated with my lack of progress in learning new tricks. I recommend timing warm ups and forcing yourself to move on to new tricks even if unsatisfied with your warm ups.
I’m going to try this out because I do find myself getting frustrated after jumping into difficult (for me) tricks. Maybe warming up my confidence will help.
I think I've been doing this without realizing it, but this methodical approach to a session helps make me aware of where I'm at and what I can expect. really awesome information! thank you.
This is like fitnessFAQs for skating 👌🤙🏻
Those leges look so nice and smooth
Great advice, I know very few people have this luxury, but the best progressions I've had were when I skated 30 min morning, 30 min afternoon, 30 min evening. Trying to #kickflip over a couple boards for the past year so frustrating yet so satisfying.
This is so helpfull is like when ur skating on ur own no one tells u this u gotta know to know , i just used to jump in a sesh and try tricks i cant land or learning still i never used to routine the tricks i knew how to do ever, it was just roll up and bring out the baggie of hardcore tricks from leadges to tricks but i can see where the confidents build up goes from there
Hey Ben!! Try “ACE (low) bushings” and that riptide 96a WFB pivot cup with your thunders 149 .. both washers and it’s amazing! The barrel gives you that stability and is softer then the top come.. so it’s 91a-86a and they are great.. they will stick and you have to break them in from sticking but they are the best feeling.. I got the pivot cups because of your review. Because the pivot cups blow out every 8 months and the bones about the same.. only $8
Your vids have been a huge help! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Awesome overview of a session, props for your style and motivation - very inspirational! And big up for skating Lakai's :))
Such good information! Going through most of my time skating without having anyone to really learn from, I found this really helpful! I'm definitely going to try implementing this once I am able to get back on a board again!
Warm ups are so useful to get more comfortable. I started skating a few weeks ago, and I just ride to a spot, even taking the longer way so I get more time in, then start working on a trick or two a the spot (Currently working on getting higher and faster ollies, also fs 180 no-comply - so fun.) Can't wait till this lock down ends, then I can go to a skate park and start working on transition.
"they help get my balance centered" you are also becoming a spiritual guru Ben D
That is the entire reason i skate. Keeps me balanced for the work week.
@@emmanuel6702 agree.
I stopped skating when I was 18. Started when I was about 14. I'm 29 now, I picked up a board last week....holy shit, dude, I can barely even Ollie anymore. Best tricks I had were like big flips and some switch and nolie tricks. Some grinds. I'm going to school for engineering and working so I have to really find balance with my crazy Colombian girlfriend. Anywho, thanks a lot for these videos. They help me mentally with what I wanna do as I progress back into skating.
Nice!
As for me, being a 32yo who has been skating for a month and a half after 15 years away from the board, I usually:
Stretch
Ride around the park or street
Do my transition tricks
Flatground tricks
Manual tricks
Ledge
(Flat) Rail
Gap/Stair
That's how I like to structure my sessions. Of course not always I'm able to do all, specially due to time issues.
Great work man. Keep it up.
Greetings from Brazil.
You're so dope bro. Thanks for your killer vids and input. Love it.
I wish one day I could be half this good as you are Ben ( I am 29), keep up the good work!!!
Awesome job man .. thanx for the tips
this is exactly what i needed.. some kind of structure in my park skating.
Love it man!
I do the same. When i tart to feel frustrated, or just start to feel tired, I do something else. Something i know i'm comfortable with, then i pretty fast start to have fun again. I usually push it just too far from what I should. In my experience, the next day, i land at least one time, or at least have a much better feel to it.
"Mike Ridgeback here, impact talent"
Gotta try this when I’m doing nightshifts. Good video!
i have to agree landing tricks is super important.
Very good advice.
Omg bro. I get hurt and come back 4 months later and you are flipping out of everything now!?!? So sick dude. You give me motivation to start again,. Even though I have lost damn near all my tricks. So keep at it man and I'll do the same!😀🤟
What I've found helpful is taking breaks in between long sessions especially, it helps to gain back energy but also give you a clear head if your frustrated. It could get you out of a tunnel vision mode if your in it.
awesome vid
I had that same deck when I first started skating a year ago 😂 Girl boards really hold up 👍
I never noticed but my sessions are like this and that could be why my friends say i progress pretty fast. I always get a warm up, then some tricks to work on, then some pretty hard stuff(for me)
Well, I will consider that once I am able to do tricks
You motivates me a lot sir! Keep it up 👌
great video usually i do 20 min of riding around and ollies then im all warmed up for every thing else
Man, Ben, it's crazy to see how much you have progressed! I like how you used to land all those tricks (I wish I could!) but now you're on a whole different level 💪💪 keep it up and all the best wishes in your Canada Skateshop endeavors 🙌🙌
Awesome to see your process. I feel like if I added a bit more structure to my session like this I could progress faster 👍 cheers!
You are the best !
i wish we had parks like this in france..
Ben, your channel is severely underrated. Keep up the awesome content!!
Please make a video on the falling techniques or mental things you do when falling. I wish I could fall like 7:17. Us big guys need your help. Besides safety gear, falling properly is so important.
I dont know if it can really be taught. It's just years of experience. Other than just learning to roll over the shoulder there isn't much else I could show. Honestly, falling is a crapshoot. It doesn't always work out as well as it did there.
This is the mindset I incorporate into drawing. I don’t know why I haven’t done this with skating yet
This was a great video.
I do this but usually for flatground, ill start with the tricks i have on lock for a warm up then, try to get other tricks more consistent then, try some tricks i havent landed.
this video was actually helpful :) ill try and incorporate this little guide in my skate sessions and see how it goes. keep it up