We’ll miss you, Ben. Thanks for all the great videos and I’m sure we all appreciate you being honest and up front about everything.

I guess I speak for everyone if I say: We are proud of you for doing a full time job, being a good dog owner, being a great father and for being the truly greatest skate youtuber on frcking planet earth! Thank you for the great times !

Only Ben’s goodbye video can turn into a 15 minute board review

You gave me a lot. I didn't really have friends when I started skating to ask for advice or push me to improve, so I always just layed your videos while I skated. Now all of my skating, all my progression has you at it roots. Skateboarding has given me so much, and you gifted me skateboarding. Thank you Ben Degros

Totally understand, the burn out is real and recently it has been harder and harder to get views with the change in the algorithm, and shorts and TikTok taking up so many eyeballs. Respect for the 6 years you put in and what you brought to the YT skate community. Never commented before, but have enjoyed watching your videos.

Who is gifted hater going to look up to now?

Thank you so much ben. You took me from a 17 year old kid who didn’t care about his setups, just knew what he liked and when it was time to retire it just to start fresh, to a 24 year old who doesn’t know what he likes but knows what he likes about everything and it’s been fun not knowing. Your videos are like a security blanket for me. Much love to you and best wishes for what your future holds and like any true skate enthusiast, you’ll be back. At least hopefully for my sake.

I am a 45 year old father that got back into skating this summer because my two daughters wanted to learn how to skate. I took the opportunity to get back into skateboarding and love that my girls are also into it. I searched through youtube for videos and content but didn't like how a lot of what I saw was not enjoyable to watch or was just click bait. I always came back to your channel because of your no nonsense, no fluff, and honest content. I really enjoy watching your videos. I appreciate that your reviews have always come from a technical and practical standpoint that is backed up with a lot of testing and skill. I appreciate your honesty and ability to remain true to yourself. Thank you for your contribution to skateboarding. Thank you for helping me get back into something that I loved as a kid and continue to love as an adult. Good luck to you and your future endeavors! See ya on the next video. Much love and respect from Wasilla, Alaska.

Thank you, Ben. You helped me get through Covid. You were a big assist in getting me back into skating at 45 in those dark days. Respect to you and yours.

Didn’t think I would wake up today and loose the goat. Truly the best figure in skating all around. I have been telling my family I went ben degros sober cause I got sober at 22 after watching your videos. Really going to miss you man you have helped me so much, seriously my favorite channel, talk about you with all my friends my girlfriend even watches you now. Wishing you the best gonna still be watching Vancouver Carpenter

I'm 47 years old and 3 years back from skateboarding, after 18 years off, because of too much injuries, you really helped me to find my set up, in motivation, learning and re-learning tricks since 2020. Your independence from skateboarding industry, your honesty, your free point of views... all is relevant. waiting for possible future videos, you're a great man and skater, see ya from France and as we say here: merci beaucoup!

God bless this man. Ben has inspired so many of us older guys that keep shredding even when life is heavy. Thanks for all the motivation and Cheers!

Sad to see the realest skate content maker take a break but that’s why you’re the best. Thank you for being authentic and not playing the game this site wants everyone to play. Hope to catch you on a session someday.

Dude, the older we get our time on the board becomes more precious, and you dont wanna waste that skating the wrong set ups. On that same note, you've helped so many people learn how to find thier perfect set up, (and your channel will continue to do so) so you have fully earned the right to enjoy yours. You've provided a real service to skating man, I learned more from your channel in the last year or so, than I did through decades of skating. And you've always done so with integrity, you and Joa are the most non youtubey skate youbers out there and this is why we love you guys. Do your thing man, you've earned it. And thank you for helping us all find our goldilocks zone and have even more fun skating.

Your drywall videos have been integral to putting food in my stomach time and time again, thank you for the great content

I started skating again in my forties I was in a dark place and it helped me out. Your channel was part of that so thank you

I definitely feel you man, I'm 46 years old and have a house painting company and I've tried to keep skating throughout all my years. Been skating since I was 11 and still love it but couldn't imagine having to make videos after a long day at work and then still trying to skate a little bit so I never understood how you had time to do it all anyway and the Vancouver Carpenter cuz I watch that also. And you can be nothing but proud of yourself my friend!

Thanks for everything Ben, you're by far the most real and wholesome skater youtube has had so far. The community will miss you.

Thank you Ban and we understand quality of life is important. Your product reviews were top notch and of course your skating was awesome.

Thanks for all the inspiration. Best of luck !!!

Ben, thanks I started skating after a 30 year break. Now i am skating for 6.5 years again, still today at 50😂 Thanks for your inspiration ❤

We love you Ben! Thank you for 6 great years!

Thanks for all your tutorials. I built a wooden bowl at age 52 just to help me learn pumping for surfing, Your tutorials helped me get over the coping and getting the mind set for learning new tricks... i also watched your sheet rock videos.. So you helped me sheetrock and skate . thanks so much. old man tip .wood ramps are way kinder on the aging body and pads allow you to work the day after a rough sess.

Thank you for helping me cope with that “skater getting older” problem, good luck with whatever you want to do next!

losing a staple of the skate community today

Big love. One of the first skate-tubes I found after taking up skating as a 36yo Dad. Will miss these.

Really resonate with everything you said in this video, I’ve felt myself in a similar funk making skate videos on my channel. Getting discouraged by all the repeat “content” that gets posted every day, a channel such as yourself was extremely refreshing to watch and a much better change of pace compared to the super fast and quick cut style videos that exist today. Oddly enough I felt myself disappear online for a while, and this has inspired me to post more and to focus on making skate videos that I would like to watch myself. Great videos Ben and thank you for the motivation ! It’s always great to pay the bills but it’s even better to put out work that you are truly proud of.

All the best in your future endeavors...skate dad/best dad...ur videos with gifted hater were some of the most wholesome and enjoyable content. Your attention to detail was very helpful to the community over the years. Thank you for all your content here. Keep pushing, Dad 🛹 👍🏾

Thank you Ben! Your videos were an integral part of my COVID experience and getting back into skating!

Love your videos. Thank you for all your skate content, repping for the over 30 crowd. Much love Ben

Thanks for all of the inspiration Ben. Your videos definitely helped me get out and skate when i tore the ligaments in my ankle. The goat

Thank you for your service Ben!

Thank you so much for all your hard work, time, thought and love you've put into this channel over the years. You are a massive inspiration to this mid-40s dad from the UK. Everything you've done here has made the skate community a better place.

We understand. Thank you for getting me motivated to pick up my board again after a 15 yr hiatus. Grateful for all you've taught me. I know I can speak for everyone when I say that you've inspired us all. 🙏 Will see ya around the Lower Mainland sometime, hopefully on our boards. 🤘❤

Thanks for everything from teaching me skateboarding to carpentry. True inspiration, all the best mate!

This one is gonna sting, as a skate “nerd” this channel has taught me so much and you gave some much great knowledge over 6 years thank you for everything

A legend who was able to touch the hearts of all generations, a real G. Love you Ben

I have the same kind of dog. Rhodesian Boxer! I appreciate what you've done for us skaters.

Will miss your videos. You have been a great inspiration for getting me back into skating & I’ve learnt so much from your trick tutorials. Thank you so much for all you have given the skateboarding community.

Mad respect Ben, real af. That's why you're a magnet. Thanks for everything, peace 👊

Thank you for all you’ve done for the skate community. You will be missed but provided so much helpful content for skaters into setup nuance and gear. Best of luck to you.

Thank you so much for everything, Ben!!! Especially the drive and determination to get back on my skateboard and get out there again and push myself. I am truly grateful for your inspiration. Much love and best of wishes to you and your family

Thank you for so many great videos. My fav part was always just watching you skate so I'm happy for you. Also I love that you've found happiness with the smaller setup. Makes me feel justified in the sizing down I've gone through recently.

Thank you so much for what you’ve done for the community! You have been an incredible help to me in my skating journey - enjoy the freedom from the content mill!

Very happy for you, Ben. Thanks for all the awesome content and for making me a more educated skater.

I appreciate all the time and effort you have contributed to the skate community. I've had a ton of enjoyment out of your videos and I've gained a lot of insight into building ramps, and just all around good advice for board setups that I never knew about. I've been skating for 22 years but I always managed to learn something new from your videos, and I will pass that knowledge onto the up and coming skaters of today and tomorrow. You've really done something special with your channels, and you've made a huge positive impact on skaters all over. From one skater to another, thank you, take care, and just keep skating!

It is such an amazing gift that you have shared your experience with so many people in different places and different levels of their skating experience. I have only positive memories of it all. Thank you!

Canada deserves prime Minister Degros.. good luck on the future.. we will miss you but you take care of yourself and your family.. you're the man Ben

All of the best to you man. I started skating out of nowhere at 43 this year and your videos have been the most helpful of any on KZfaq. And your personality keeps me coming back. I’ll be watching them for the time to come and hope to see you pop up again! :)

Thank you, Ben. I've been hooked on this channel for years and always appreciated your thoughtfulness towards valuing the audiences time. As an older skater, seeing how comfortable and consistent you still are was super inspiring. And the advice you'd sprinkle in about exercises/stretches that actually work is probably what I will miss the most. That, and crooked grinds on crusty ledges.

ive since stop skating too, but your vids helped me learn and get better over the years. thanks for all your work. best of luck to the rest of your life and your health!

You were one of the reasons that I got back into skating this summer after I found your account this year. thank you for all the great videos you've put out over the years. Best of luck to you 👍

Thank you for everything Ben. I wouldn't have started skating again if it weren't for you and this channel. You're an absolute legend in the skate community, and your content is always top notch. You're going to be missed bro, for real.

Thank you for all the tips and encouragement for the past years I've tuned in every now and then. I hope whatever you do next treats you well!

Thanks for staying true to yourself and your passion for skateboarding. You've made a big impact on so many people; it is commendable and very much appreciated.

BIG LOVE to you man!!! from carpentry to fatherhood to skating, thank you!!!!!!

No! Man your videos were one of the things that made me want to skate every day. Thanks for positively impacting my life and helping me rekinder a love of skatebording that i had lost throughout the years. I really appreciate you and thanks for helping me :)

Ben you're my inspiration and idol! you got me back on my board after 15 years and it's now a crucial part of my working/parental life and helps me destress and stay agile. Thanks for helping me find that joy!

Thank you for all your videos and everything you’ve done. I recently go back into skateboarding after skating for 11 years. I got sober and picked it back up after awhile and your videos have helped my nerd brain get set up how I wanted. You’re the GOAT

😢I learned so much from your videos. Watching you skate so well at your age inspires me to keep going. Take care Ben.

Thanks for helping get this 'old guy' back into skating, after 17 years off. I probably broke my wrist at 24, didn't have insurance, needed my body operational for my job - had to make a tough lifestyle choice. By the time I got the insurance thing figured out, I had a career, other hobbies, life was happening. I never forgot how much fun skateboarding is, or how important it was to me, but your channel reminded me that there's nothing stopping me from going out and riding my board. It's taken a few sore months just to get my muscles and muscle memory back, but it's been great! My son is 3, and seeing how eager and happy he is just to watch his dad skate, that alone makes the struggle worth it. I love that humbling feeling, too, of being totally frustrated with something and putting in the work to make it work. I didn't watch you channel for the setup reviews anyway, so I'm excited that you're still interested in posting when you're feeling inspired, I'll be looking forward to those when (if) you put those up. Good luck, thank you - I just might have to pick up drywall!

Tip the hat* leave em wanting more, that’s how to go out! But in all seriousness, thank you Ben. I rediscovered skating in my late 30s after a twenty year hiatus. You were a part of that. Cheers.

Thanks, Ben! I'm in my 40s and rediscovered skateboarding in 2019 after being out of it for 15 years. I learned a lot through your channel and drew inspiration from you as another family man in his 40s trying to find time to skate between all my real world responsibilities.

You've been my favorite KZfaqr for the last 6 years hands down. Thank you so much for all the skate knowledge you've given myself and so many others. Never realized how important wheelbase, fingers of flat, kicks, etc are for a setup before your channel. You've always seemed like a genuinely great guy to me and I wish you nothing but the best man. For your knee, I'd recommend looking into stem cell therapy. Stay gold man 🤝🏿

Your channel taught me a lot about what it means to be a skater in vancouver. I’m sorry to see you go but I’m glad you gave us what you did. Coolest guy in the KZfaq skate scene for sure.

Your videos were always super helpful. Wishing you the best.

You're a legend of the skate tuberverse!! Social media is tough, burns us all out as well. I appreciate all the content you made over the time - I've learnt alot!

I got back into Skateboarding 2 or 3 years ago after a six years break. I think i rather quickly found your channel and really enjoyed the videos and i like to think that atleast somewhat you shaped how i look at skateboarding and topics surrounding it. Especially with my local Park having mainly Skaters in my age or younger, so listening to your experience with topics was always helpful and helped me learn some stuff :) And while its sad to see you "go" i just want to thank you for the videos, your honesty and the time you spend. Wish you and your family all the best and hope your knee gets better. And again thanks for everything.

I get it man. I'm 49 now and honestly, if I skate hard more that twice a week it just hurts. Age sucks. I'll miss your skate content for sure, but I'll keep following your other stuff :) Take care of yourself man. You've definitely created something to be proud of, never forget that.

Ben, you were one of the motivators for me to start skating again a few years ago. You've helped me learn new tricks, find my ideal setup, and so much more. Thank you for everything my dude!

Thanks Ben for your excellent videos, you helped me a lot as a beginner skater. Being 40 years old and just starting out is a very valuable help, success in your life, a hug

Thank you Ben! Always appreciated your no BS content and for inspiring to push myself to skate at a high level into my late 30s and beyond. Look after your self!

You are one of the few ppl in skateboarding I admire. Nobody on KZfaq is as genuine and a pure skateboard expert like you are. Learned how to noseslide from your vid with your son, subscribed to your carpentry channel, had fun watching your dad vs bro reviews, and always looked forward to you uploading no matter what you were gonna talk about. Thank you for all the tips, tricks, advice, stories, lessons, and all the work you put into these vids. ❤

Thanks for getting me through the pandemic partially. You’re freaking awesome. Good luck in whatever the future holds

I remember years ago I binged so many of your videos going into the purchase of my first trucks, wheels, bearings, and learning how to ride and ollie. Thank you for all your work!

I appreciate the notice. Not every youtube content creator can come up with such a great "goodbye" video and spill the beans on what actually made them quit. A few years ago your channel made me step on a skateboard and go ride again. That is something I am thankful for now. Even if I wasn't able to skate for more than one year since the full-scale invasion and all the other stuff related to it started in my country. The skateboarding crucible has already heated up in my heart and I'll definitely come back to it when everything is over. Hope to see you skating somewhere else in the future, if not on this channel. Peace!

One of the best channels about skateboarding on YT. Always loved your chill style, man. The algorithms are both a good and a bad thing on this platform and modern social media in general, they can push you and your content, but over time they can become your cell, so I totally understand how you're kinda tired of it after all these years and just want to enjoy skateboarding without taking time from other important things in life. Thanks for your videos from Moscow, I hope you won't delete them, cuz I'm sure the info will still be valuable for the future viewers. And maybe drop us a clip whenever you feel like, even if this will be next year. 🙌

You're a true inspiration Ben! I always get stoked when I see you at a park in town. All the youtube stuff aside, seeing you rip and continue to push yourself in skating, and more importantly in life, is just awesome. Thanks for all the content, and the integrity.

You taught me how to drywall, and I was amped to find this channel as I picked up skating again in my forties. Thanks for all the positive vibes, and making intentional content.

Only recently found your channel, as much as this makes me sad I completely understand. As a content creator myself, well, was a content creator, the type of burnout and video narrowing you described is so true. I found your channel after I stopped skating 6 years ago to pursue school and a career, only to recently come back at 30, which is where your channel came into play for me. You've been an inspiration to a lot of us "old dudes" getting back into skating. We're not going anywhere, if you decide to upload again we'll be here to watch. Have fun with your other project and thank you for what you've done on this one.

I've been watching for years ben, I went from highschool all the way thru college and into adult life with ur vids! Best of luck to you and much love forever ❤❤❤

Adored coming home from work or university to watch these vids. Thankful for the wonderful last few years and wishing you the best Ben!

Awe man…. My second wind skating at 36 was basically all accredited to your channel. I wanted to so bad and then I typed “skating after 30” in KZfaq search and first video was you. I didn’t think there was any guys skating this old unless they were pro. I also jacked my knee up pretty bad after about 3.5 of skating again and I don’t get out skating much now. But that second wind was the best time on my board I ever had. I still go out from time to time but it isn’t as fun when the pain starts. Anyway your channel was a blessing and I wholeheartedly loved every video. Saturday mornings were coffee Ben video and skate….. all before 12 pm lol.

All good. There was a period two years ago when I was skating a lot and doing a lot of home remodeling work and I was watching so many Ben videos man. It a very overwhelming period in my life where I had to learn and get it done on all front and I damn near drove myself crazy. The amount of things I learned from you is truly hard to describe or explain. I'll always be grateful for that.

Ben, you're a legend. It's probably ridiculous how many people you have got back into skating or got re-hyped when things felt stale. Thanks for all the amazing content and all the best.

Thank you for the videos. they kept it more real than some of the others thats why i watched them. Thank you

I’ve been watching your channel from the start, such a pleasure following your videos throughout the years! Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life and your knowledge on skate gear with us, feels special to a lot of us. Hands down my favourite yt skate channel. Thanks Ben!! Hopefully I’ll get to run into you at the skatepark one day!

Thank you Ben, for your countless hours of wisdom and knowledge. Your videos actually made me a better skateboarder by helping me understand how my skateboard works after almost 10 years of skating. It’s all good, don’t feel the need to force yourself to make content, when you’ve made far more than enough. Thank you for the memories, and I hope that you can rest and be happy.

Thank you Ben. You introduced me to skateboarding during COVID and I’ve made some great friends because of it. I’ve always trusted your opinions. Thank you for all the insightful videos. Wish you the best man.

Thanks for your great content Ben. I've been watching you on and off since nearly the beginning - always found your content relatable and providing some good pointers too. Good luck all with your future endeavors man!

Thank you for all of the amazing skateboarding wisdom!! Your video's always have scratched a skatebaording itch of mine, and insighted endless inquiry into the journey of riding all different shapes sizes of badass skateboards!! Truly, Thank you!

Thanks for all the content Ben! As a 39 year old dad who fell in love with skateboarding who has adult money, but the problems of an adult body, I get it. I went down the rabbit hole of trying everything that I could afford now, I looked to you for guidance. I respect your position and you will be missed. Much love. I’m back in my early 2000s BS with a 7.88 and 50mm F4s on thunders or venture lows.

Ben, thanks for helping some of us get back into skating during Covid and gear reviews. Keep doing your thing and be safe.

Thank you, Ben. As a skater of similar age I really enjoyed your content. As a home DIYr, your drywall and finish carpentry helped me a ton.

Thanks Ben, your videos on Trucks helped me switch to thunders. Thanks so much man. Always very accurate information. Much love bro.

It was an absolute pleasure talking with you at the RDS Skate Demo at Mahon Park back in July 2023. Your technical-focused approach to skating, enthusiasm for building and reviewing setups, and your friendly personality has been such a positive influence on my life in skating and engineering. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and to have that conversation IRL! I was super excited to have my setup reviewed by you that time. Wishing you all the best Ben!!

Thank you for the years of your hard work Ben. We love the way you carry yourself as a man.

Bro youre the best. Cant say it enough. Really helped me navigate my madness, which made a huge impact on my enjoyment of skating. I really do appreciate you putting out this video also. Good luck with the other channel, skating, and life in general!

Damn you taught me so much man those times in my life I'll always remember you were like one of the best for just skating in general thank you so much!!!!

I can't say anything other than thank you Ben. You have been helping me for almost my entire skate time by constantly being a motivation and also kind of a role model to me. Because of you I started skating again after tearing first my outer-, and then a year later my inner ligament on my right foot. I am 16 now and I must say i am so grateful for what you've done for me and so many other people. I have huge respect for you and your decision. Greetings from Germany.