most people SAND the sides of the GRIP so that the grip doesn't get easily peeled on the sides or come up on its own. I've tried it both ways and the GRIP always stays better if you sand it. a lil goes along way
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s what I always figured and I had peeled or ripped grip. Thanks for the info. I normally grab the trucks and grind down the edge on pavement during the first session, so that’s basically doing the same thing.
@TRAVIESO_NA4 ай бұрын
@@100funsummers exactly same purpose. Basically different way to go about it. But you’re so right not everyone does it. I didn’t used to, but I do now.
@likeSK84 ай бұрын
ben degros board shape and the ventures the ben degros special haha 😂🤙🏼🛹
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Totally, after watching the setup I had to give it a shot, so far I’m liking it.
@likeSK84 ай бұрын
@@100funsummers rad ! 🔥🤙🏼 I’m all about a 14 inch wheel base! skating a sea rat right now 14 inch WB - 8.75 in the middle 8.5 over the trucks shovel shape also trying out the 93a spitfires like em so far
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
@@likeSK8 sick! That shape sounds really fun I may have to give that board a shot in the future, 14WB for me has been tricky in the past but I am feeling right at home on this one. The 93 Spitfires are so good, I am probably going to stick with them for a while. Although will probably come up with some excuse to try out the radials as well. Board madness gets pricy though. How do you feel about flipping the shovel shape?
@TRAVIESO_NA4 ай бұрын
I'm skating almost the exact same deck PRETTY MUCH, its flat with almost same shape and dimensions, but its a deadstock "ENJOI" i had in my collection from like 2021. now i got to get this REAL board to see if it will suffice, wish it had R1 construction tho. my enjoi is 8.5 x 14.25WB x 32.1 Length mellow concave "pretty flat", rounded nose and tail, steep kicks, 6.5 in tail. and it has Impact Technology in it. Man I love this board. lol Riding 5.8 Venture high standards with "Venture loose" bushings set.
@100funsummers3 ай бұрын
I have a old enjoi in my collection, one of the Bag of Suck runs. I’ll probably just hold onto it since I love that video and it’s my hometown.
@spaghetty943 ай бұрын
I like the chill vibes you give off man. Definitely stoked to have come across your channel and to subscribe. Keep up the cool videos.
@100funsummers3 ай бұрын
Rad, thank you checking out the videos. I’ll do my best, just trying to skate and have fun.
@doodledavedraws23614 ай бұрын
Appreciate your vids man! Always loved watching guys talk spec on their set-ups. I don't ride much these days but I still have a burning interest that will never fade. Great to see guys like you making vids and still shredding.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Awesome, stoked you are into them! Yeah I’m the same, I could listen to people talk about their boards all day. Skateboarding seems unique in that way like it always tends to just stick right there in the back of your head, no matter if you are doing it or not. It’s always there when we need it! I checked out some of your drawings on instagram, rad stuff! At one point my dream was to be a cartoonist, Bill Waterson was one of my first Hero’s I ever had.
@doodledavedraws23614 ай бұрын
@@100funsummers For sure! It really is there whenever we need it and nobody can ever take that away! Thanks for checking out my stuff, I draw as a hobby and just love to share with others. Calvin and Hobbs is a great comic and Bill had such a cool style. I dig Peanuts, Snoopy was always my favorite. I style my drawings after the late great Ed Roth. Do you still draw? I'd love to see some of your work. Also thanks for responding!
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
I just doodle a bit here and there, I drew my logo on here, mostly little characters like that. If I can find some I’ll send them your way! Gary Larson was always a big influence on my drawing as well. I’ll check out Ed Roth’s stuff.
@doodledavedraws23614 ай бұрын
@@100funsummers Cool! Your logo is fun and inviting. I look forward to seeing some of your doodles. Another great cartoonist, I'll have to check out more of Gary's work. Ed Roth is the lowbrow monster stuff that I truly love. Hope you dig him too.
@TRAVIESO_NA4 ай бұрын
Ventures are a great truck for technical skating. all I want to skate in the streets/ But I do get flow from INDEPENDENT sometimes, so Of course I love INDY, best Brand Manager "Gavin". But those venture 5.8a 8.5 width standard trucks with the loose venture bushings omg, game changer for ledge skating, rails, manuals, street gaps, for me at least. I ride Ventures in the street I ride Indy's for everything else.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
I rode Indy’s for about 25 years and moved onto Ace, I’ll probably stay on Aces for slaps and stick with the ventures for everything else for now. I love Indy’s but for me Aces just turn a bit more and the metal feels really good.
@TRAVIESO_NA4 ай бұрын
@@100funsummers I bought the ACE af1s but I’ve not really tried them out, I set up up on a hybrid street cruiser set up of mine because I liked the surfy turning. I’ll give em a real try tho, because you said you like em so much.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Oh rad, give them a shot you may be into them. The metal seems a bit softer than Indy’s which I like for slappies but they grind down a bit faster though because of that.
@Hi.Im.Levi.4 ай бұрын
Heck yeah. I’m gonna give this shape a try. I can’t remember what town you said you were in, but how do you like it so far? I think about leaving the LA area sometimes.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
I’m out in Palm Springs now, it’s ok so far. I have a lot of family here so it’s great to be close by but I love living in big cities, maybe one day I’ll go back. It gets hot so I’ll be traveling a lot this summer, the upside is the cost of living is a bit lower out here, rent isn’t as high. So far I really like this board, I’m going to have an update on it next week sometime after I’ve been able to skate it a bit more.
@billskating4 ай бұрын
I feel you on the weight gain, especially when you have a lot going on in life between work, family, etc. I am on a mission to drop what have gained over the last year myself. Also, I am riding Slappy Trucks right now and I like them a lot but have always been curious about Ventures though. Looking forward to seeing how you feel about them after riding them for a bit.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Yeah life is tough some time for sure and the first thing I always sacrifice is a good eating routine, I guess we all have our struggles right? Jump rope and skating is my usual remedy but I may have to more serious. I’m way interested in slappy trucks but have not been able to get a set in the wild. How do you like their turn? The ventures so far have been good, I’ll for sure have an update in the future.
@billskating4 ай бұрын
@@100funsummers I really like the slappy trucks, they turn great, it was a little strange as I broke them in since I heard you are not supposed to adjust the tightness at all. They felt odd at first but they really did adjust to my carving style.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
I’m always into the pinch on trucks since crooked grinds are my favorite grind. I’ve seen that the pinch in the slappys looks good, so I’ll give them a shot next. Most the time I leave trucks on their stock tightness and it seems to be just right for me, after using them for a bit tightening them up won’t hurt, it’s just the initial few sessions to help break in the bushings.
@SamJantz4 ай бұрын
yoooo I love hollow knight. What a great game.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Same here, I was blown away by how good it was! It was in my backlog forever and finally got to it, only thing I was bummed on was that I didn’t play it sooner. Still stuck on the Nightmare Grim King.
@SamJantz4 ай бұрын
Yeah, that one took me forever. I never did do the last colosseum either. Too much grinding boss patterns.
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
I was able to get through the last coliseum after upgrading the nail all the way and turning the fragile charms to unbreakable charms. It was tough and took like 2 or 3 weeks to learn the patterns. I’m currently trying to figure out what to play next.
@geezuschrist27344 ай бұрын
When i sand the edge of the griptape is because sometime it lift and get dirt between the griptape and the deck and then the grip don't stick anymore
@100funsummers4 ай бұрын
Good to know, I figured it was something along those lines, I typically just grind the edge down holding the trucks on the first session.
@danielfell39302 ай бұрын
Just ordered one kept switching between the real 8.25 vs the anti hero 8.5 currently skating a 8.38 anti hero TF with 14 wheel base
@100funsummers2 ай бұрын
Yeah 14wb has been my go to
@gussucks20014 ай бұрын
You look like Chris channs older brother or something 😂