Weird Tapered Shape Deck! (Chocolate 8.25 Review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2019
- Why would they do this?!!! This decks tapers from almost 8.25 over the front trucks to 8 over the back trucks. Will this change the way it skates?????
Shape G052 - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
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The only skate talk that I can trust is you! Other people tried to sound smart but they look stupid.
Thx for the like
Three words: Degros or No. It's as simple as that.
yeah the rest is just like jerks degros really helped me at my progression even after age of 33
you inspired me to build my life around skateboarding as my fav hobby thanks
and also making pickles of course
@@TheDimebag49 I have a beer bottle deathwish deck
Hell yeah bro! Keep it up. I started again too after finding this channel. I'm 31 by the way. Don't stop, ever!
@@jesseonly1327 never.
@@BA-uq2qv still skating?
I am now expecting a full comprehensive review on those PICKLES!
As soon as he put the indy's on them, the taste improved dramatically.
"Now is the time for you to you to improve today by doing little bits of things...." Brilliant. I'm sort of enamoured with skill acquisition and "getting better incrementally by doing little bits of things" is a key concept whether you're getting better at playing an instrument, learning to do jiu jitsu, learning to speak a new language, or learning how to do tricks on a small plank of wood with wheels. Another great video Ben.
I had 3 toy machine decks with that shape. I always get bummed out when I get this shape (because I order online blindly on the shape). But it never affected my skating. But Ben, you are the only one in the internet who did a review on this shape. You’re the best, man. I’ve skated for 15 years but I learned a lot about set-ups from you.
Bought the exact deck last year, REALLY glad I watched this before I skated it. Thanx 🤘🏽🤘🏽
I have a new board, chocolate, 8.25, but no trucks for it. I am binge watching all your videos. And now, thanks to you, I think I can go for The Indies 144... Thank you. Really!
thanks for the video ben, this video helped me get my setup feeling pretty great. I got a G052 chocolate deck and put it on my venture 5.8 his. That 14“ wheelbase with the comfort of the 8.25 width really has been working for me
I just bought this exact board today. I also ride venture hi.
"And in the summer, you make pickles!" hahaha. Great video Ben. thanks for being an inspiration :)
I haven’t really cared about what I’m skating until I found this channel
I love this channel...you inspire me to get rid of my beer belly and get back on my board....I'm 32 btw
Haha same dude. I'm almost 40.
DUDE DO IT!!!!! I turned 32 June 11th and decided to goto the skatepark after an 8 year break of not skating. The first few weeks were super rough from past injuries and age but after that I felt amazing. I've lost like 10-12 lbs since I started skating again.
Skateboarding is so important for some people. I honestly believe some people NEED to skate to function properly. Skateboarding has brought so much joy back into my life and it's a better outlet for my anger/aggression/life frustrations now than ever before. Because as you know being an adult can be extremely stressful.
Get back on your board and skate within your limits! I saw a 62 year old man at the skatepark and he was still shredding a 13ft half pipe with 2 ft of vert. (His name is Mark Lake he has some vids on here, check him out). We talked about skating into your older age and how more skaters NEED to get back into it.
Same! And I’m 37
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I have a K20 248 Powell Peralta. It tapers down to nearly 1/8 towards the tail and a bit less towards the nose. I love it! It feels the same as a regular one and looks a bit oval, which is interesting. Another good fact is that 144 trucks are hard to get and my new deck, being labelled as 8 25 matches 139 trucks perfectly. I enjoy your reviews!
I heard venture brought the first titanium truck out...never liked tapered decks...reminds me of my childhood when I had to buy prize reduced decks that where mostly weird shaped . ..but as always..ben you're the best !
I am a big fan of this shape and I just started riding it with standard Thunder 148’s. So far they feel fantastic. I had it with Independent 144’s originally and it was a little to squirrelly. Thanks for the video Ben, your madness helps our madness.
Will second this took my Indy's off for thunders. Indy's just felt wrong in it
I really like this channel so far just straight skateboard topics no dumb vlogging
Hi Ben, one more excellent review!! In someway, this is the same way boards were shaped in early 90's, when there was like no switch tricks. Very good session up and down!!! Enjoy your pickles:)
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Hands down best outros of any skate channel / channel in general
I remember riding these tapered shapes in the early 2000s a lot. I specifically remember an alien workshop and element with a big full shape nose that tapered down to a pointy tail. I remember 360 flips being really nice on these boards. I want to try this shape now. I think I have a G057 next I think.
I can't believe how much better my manuals have gotten since I switched to a short wheelbase deck
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My man, you are getting really good at skating! Your progression is really good
It looked like a lot of fun with the Independent trucks. I have my Indy's on a Maxallure 8.25 and it's great for street, good wood. I did a manual through a intersection on a green light. I tried to kickflip up a curb but I no commit so only half flipped.
if you're into pickles and weird board shapes, you should review deedz' avocado deck from enjoi
pickles don't have much to do with avocados though, so excuse me for this silly transition
Justin Van de Geuchte I’m really curious as to how this skates too, plz Ben
I second that! Some dwindle reviews would be great 👍
That would be rad ! plz Ben try it
Great review as usual Ben!
U make me want to go out and shred every vid ben! congrats on 25k subs btw, ive seen ur progress and it always gets me stoked when u upload
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I exclusively skate tapered decks, Blind RHM to be specific. Advertised as 7.75, however tapers down to 7.5 at the front bolts and even less on the nose. I love it for quick snappy flicks with still a decent bit of room for back foot catches. Also allows to use to board backwards for certain tricks like casperstalls to help slow that spin down.
Without question the most wholesome ripper on TH-cam
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Everytime I get new phone I always remember to subscribe much love from norcal peace!!
Thank you Ben for all you do
That 1 up 1 down sesh was beautiful 🚫🧢
Happy to see this review of the G052 shape, im skating right now a Girl G027 (with thunder 148 team titanium and tablet 52 101)and really like it.The G027 have 14 inch wheelbase 31.750 long and the tail goes to 8.06 to 8.25 in the front and i read that the G052 have more concave. I didn't feel the difference in the width too.For me the new wood feel more stiff than Baker kindish board. I would try other shape from girl board i think is a great product too.
G008 for me
Are they fully straight?
Land my first heelflip today :D
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Le skater Fou congrats, how long did it take you?
@@kierandyer-LeavingAtDawn 6h but I tried since 13 minth to kickflip and still can't land it ╮(′～‵〞)╭
Le skater Fou I’ve been trying Kickflip and heelflip for about a year on and off and have made great progress but still can’t get them just yet. Congrats though and good luck with your kickflip
@@kierandyer-LeavingAtDawn thanks man! Keep skating :D
You should skate one of them big boy boards. i have a 9.75 shaped real deck and im lovin it.
I thought he was kidding about the pickles thing. But not :)
Nice one mate. BTW thanks for the review
i bought a girl deck back in 2013 that was an 8.25 but measured closer to an 8.125. the nose was around 6.75, the tail 7in, and 14in wb.. it held the width from the nose to the back truck where it tapered to an 8. i think they still make that shape, but i couldn't stand it. the tail felt small cuz it was very tapered and also very mellow. i had 149 indy standards which obviously i know now did not help. i tried thunder lights on it but this was a little before thunder came out with a "high" truck. Venture highs definitely would have been the way to go on that one. I totally agree trucks are like tools and you need the right one for the job. I've been riding the same shape for the past 4 months, I'm on my 3rd and have a fourth waiting. It skate great with thunders, indy, and ventures, magical shape (mike andersons custom, 8.38x32, 14.2wb, 7nose, 6.75 tail, full shape) :):) love the videos, love nerding out on skate.
oh man, that ending killed me. Spoken sternly, "In the summer you make pickles."
If I wasn't poor I'd buy a Welcome deck and send it to you for a review. If you're looking for ideas, I'd love to see you on a Moontrimmer or something. A really shaped board. I ride a Son of the Moontrimmer in 8.25" and it's very capable of flatground, and a blast on vert.
Set up a Quasi 8.75 yesterday. I was hoping it to be more squared like a FA, but it still feels really good. The nose looks a bit short but seems to skate fine and the flatground nose mannies I did at the beginning of my runs felt really good. I'm hoping I have a good manual point. Sore, but going to get some skating in today and maybe work on some manuals and stuff. That ending, :). Although I don't like pickles that was still funny.
i love when we get a visit from street-ben ; )
“Don’t be a baby.” I see you’re a man of culture.
Outro of the dang year
I just got a Quasi board and it's just like this. Looking forward to trying something new.
Best outro of all time
I've seen some pics of girl decks with carbon top sheets. I'm excited for them to come out because they have the best shapes.
You had me sold at 'pickles'
Also, I've never had an ATM click board I didn't like 😁
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hey ben, have you seen the zero let "let it bleed" series decks..just curious, the one i bought is 7.75 to match my thunders. its super steep nose. hoping not too bad for ghost popping..did i mention i just turned 32 and just getting back into skating.
That's a lot of pickles.
The comment I never thought I would make on a skate video.
Seems a great deck. thanks.
Had no idea that they even made shapes like that, sick one
Zach and Kasey element makes them too, nice short pointy tail and big nose.
Hey Ben! Could we get an update on how the DIY ledge is doing?
how do you adapt to different skate deck sizes so easily
Thank you for being old like me and calling that an impact session lol. I wonder if that’s similar to the tapered that nhs has?
I’m looking to buy my first skateboard and it’s between a baker OG slight taper and the chocolate G052. What would you recommend?
switch flip manny on a chocolate board? hmmm...
Crob lol
Looks like a fun board. Maybe you should review a blank deck like ccs that are $25 and see if it’s really the same wood as a pro deck
Problem is: how do i go buy it at my local skateshop afterwards? One blank please, hehe
Nice video about the spitfire tablets
I just set this board up with venture 5.8s. I tried it with independent but it was too soft of a pop. I like the shape tho.
Nice street lines in this one!!
Crailtap been making taper boards for awhile, i had a Girl BA tapered deck in '04. 🍤🍦
I just measured a 20 year old Shorty’s XL deck which is supposed to be 8.25”. & it tapers in the same way. 8.25” near the bolts by the nose and in the middle, then tapers to 8” by the bolts near the tail. 6.5” tail, 6.8 nose, 14.25” wheelbase and pretty mellow kicks. It’s a sick shape. It just freaking goes.
I never noticed the taper until I started riding new 8.25” boards this year- I was feeling like the new boards were bigger than that Shorty’s 8.25 I used to skate... then after measuring the old and new boards I found out why! I wasn’t going crazy after all ...
Can you do a review on the Andy Anderson shaped Powell board please?
@bendegros can you do a review of that Andy Anderson pro deck?
Good video man. You should get your brother to do a tutorial on backside flips since his part in North inspired my love of the trick
who is his brother?
@@KarelPotuznik ted degros
Do you think Indy 144 titanium or thunder titanium lights 148 for the Shape G052 ? Let me know thanks
Can u review ricta clouds 86a or make a vid on which wheels are best cruising and slide tricks? Pls im looking for good wheels like that
I have a Chocolate g028 deck that tapers the opposite direction. It’s just over 8.125” at the back bolts on the tail side. It’s just under 8” at the far bolts on the nose side, and tapers further to 7.875” before the nose starts to turn. It’s crazy. It always looks backwards.
G052 is a nice shape, my flat ground feels super mellow on it, however I might be in the minority, when I go to a shorter wheelbase it always messes up my treflips and I gotta adjust
Hey Ben! I really hope that you will be able to find my comment. I’m a beginner and I’m having a hard time deciding which deck to choose. I already know that I want an 8.0 up to an 8.125 but I don’t know which brand to choose. I don’t wanna pick one based just on the graphic. Thanks!
You should do a review on franky Villani’s 9.125 , egg shaped deck
Nice vid!
It would be rad to see you skate a Roller Horror deck and some Grind Kings. It doesn’t need to be together.
I was wondering about the weird tapered shape on my board. It does no afflict anything.
That shape it would seem should give it a nice pop!!
I now ride 8.625, 14.5 wheelbase, and 32.5 inches long. Indy forged hollow or titanium, bones bearings. Mob grip and bones wheels STF. I don’t think anyone cares though but with so much product out there it is hard to find your perfect set up.
Woah, I imagine you must be pretty tall with large feet. That deck feels like a cruiser to me.
Chris P. No 5 foot 10 with 9.5 feet. But when I started skating in 1989 boards were huge. Now I’m old and need the room plus I don’t flip my board much these days just bomb hills, skAte tranny and like to just push fast down the roAd. Skateboarding was cooler in the eighties in my opinion.
@@gonzo13ist you should be able to almost build your setup from back then these days. They reissue a lot of old decks. Wide, shaped and short. I did, but a 2000s short, small deck, not too wide, and immediately felt muscle memory come back, instead of the 32long boards that felt too long
What is your favourite park and how do you always have the park empty in your videos?
BUTTER SWITCH FLIP MANNY. This video is dripping with Logos.
My board got a super big chip on the kickflip side of the nose, i sanded it down 1.5 inches and also did the other side too so it will be balanced, then i squared the nose and tail because i had the razor sharp, i tought i was gonna ruin the board, but half session in i completelly forgot and was able to skate as good, it even made nose slide out tricks easier because i was able to grab the side of the nose with my toea without having to readjust anything, the only problem is that if you take too much material out of the nose or tail sidea you mesa with the concave that givea the board flex and resiatance to tension, in concecuence i lost all pop in the nose so i can do tricks with the board backwards, it feels and performs like im skating a waterlogged single ply wood, in conclusion you can mess with a board shape to get a few weeks more out of it, but you will loose some or many tricks in the process, but its good when you are short in money or time to set up a new deck.
Hey Ben! Do you know how to get the info about board shapes and all the different skate info normally not advertised? Thanks always enjoy your vids man keep up the awesome content! ✌️
If you can't find it on the website or on the board/packaging than you can't find it.
I just bought a girl Carroll deck coming in today, how’s the new crailtap wood?
Can you do a review about globe skateboard deck in the next video
wait so i need to get one 139 indy for the back trucks coz i ride 149's
Booyacka, pickles it is!!!! Wicked vid man, full respect from Brixton!!!!
Can you do a video on what skate rails are like
So are you saying that Chocolate decks work and feel best with Indies?
I'm checking your videos out and trying to find a deck review with 1.5 fingers of flat for the tail .. I bought a board online and when I received it , turned out to be a weird board. Bummed.
Really nice color scheme though, dig the more simplistic stuff
Crazy how 8.25 size boards are mostly common....the last time i had a board like this was like 2 years ago...i like that little extra wieght to it tho .....also i wanted to ask what backpack do you use for travel when u got gear on the go....ive been looking for a good travel skate bag but havent seem to find one lol
I have a 12 year old Koston Ogio backpack.
Ayy I recognize the first area it’s UBC I loved skating there during my trip to Vancouver
Size doesn’t not matter, everyone have a different preference! As long as you got style and able handle the size. Don’t listen to what people say which size is better, try it yourself!!
Hey you got any good pickle recipes??
You should try a morningwood deck
Hey Ben, what factory is crailtap using now? I noticed last couple years their decks aren't just the same as 4+ years ago?
Nobody knows
cant believe you uploaded this video without including the recipe....
Wow I didn't know you made pickles too!
How about santa cruz? Taper tip too
Pickles...gang, gang!
Ben how tall is that ledge you always skate?
A Primitive 'pickle Rick' deck would have been perfect :)
Fingers of flat is the new universal method of measuring distance. Wont lie, i expected you to use a funnel instead of letting the brine drip
Review tensor trucks and their wheelbase please
i see you've been rocking shield bearings lately
Do you think thunder 149s would be too wide for this deck due to the taper? I have been riding the 149s on various 8.25 decks but none with a taper.
did u get the deck and if so was it working all good (i got the same question)
@@visalsngg sorry for the late reply. I did end up getting the deck but I bought new trucks also. I got Ace 44 trucks which are 8.35" wide and it worked pretty well. the 8.5 might be a little wide but seems pretty doable