Smith Grind Tips

Get your Smith on!

[davis]

Just started trying these and I think that toe pocket thing just blew my mind. I kept trying to 5-0 them, hopefully this works, thanks!

[EF]

Honestly I have felt lately like my progress has plateaued. These videos are helping me tackle new tricks from different angles!

[shadmaanchowdhury]

Always full of joy when we get these trick tips! Thanks dad.

[versnellingspookie]

I love how these shorts that you're filming still have the 'Degros-sauce'! Love the recent work Ben, there hasnt been a single video that hasn't been fun to watch 🙌🏻

[sandhanitizer]

I used to love doing smith grinds. I never could do back feebles for some reason, but had front smiths on lock

[joelglanton]

You really helped me out with front side flips which is crazy because many years ago you helped me out with doing my own drywall patches as a plumber which helps me make a little bit more money.

[dariocarafa]

That's why I started using the independent inverted kingpin you get so much more room between your kingpin and your hanger

[the-anticome]

The smith grind will always be my favorite because it seems to be the only grind I can do consistantly besides a 50

[Hotsauce-cjkj]

This can’t not also be Vancouver Carpenter here!? Has to be!!

[steelokey]

Damn I always thought I was supposed to put my weight/pressure on my heel / opposite side. Never thought the toe side, I can’t wait to try this next time I skate cause I think I just put to much pressure on the wrong side & it instantly stops me.

[quintinplausinis]

This tutorial got me so stoked to go skating once I find the time, love you for that ben

[jimmyberry]

Learned smiths because of this video thanks Ben seemed impossible but your tips are really spot on

[SolaRDare]

These were really helpful!! Can you do back tails next?

[jonbonjovi_is_happy]

Thanks Ben, I always want to try to learn fs smiths because they seem chill in theory but I always procrastinate trying them for some reason. This gives me a bit of motivation!

[johnjinglehimer]

A pro for creature told me that if you're slipping out backwards you're on the right track. As a skater that's 95% transition I learned it the same day

[vancouverbill]

Love these short tips. The long vids are amazing but hard to find with a new born

[thezach]

I don’t skate but this guy is an amazing teacher

[alexdaniels]

I was looking for help with smith grinds…. And it’s the same dude who taught me to mud walls 🤯

[notanotherjamesmurphy]

I always wished I could do smith grinds. I never could. I didn’t put a lot of time in trying. I bet if I had a video like this it would’ve helped a lot

[benjaminlathrop]

Been trying smiths but only done one, I'll try this next time! Thanks Ben!