Ben Raemers


Ben Raemers was a British professional skateboarder. He has been described as one of the greatest British skateboarders ever.

Early life

Ben Raemers was born on 4 November 1990 in Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom.
Raemers first started skateboarding at the age of 10 when living in his mothers flat in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex.

Life and career

Ben rode for various brands throughout his career including Consolidated Skateboards and éS Footwear. He ultimately settled to ride for Enjoi, Independent Trucks, Volcom and Cons until his death.
Raemers was a cast member in King of the Road 2016.

Death

Raemers died by suicide on 14 May 2019, at the age of 28.

Legacy

The Ben Raemers Foundation was established in 2019 following Ben's death. The Ben Raemers Foundation is a skateboarding organisation that aims to end the stigma and burden that often clouds issues of mental health by bringing awareness of these issues and suicide to the forefront within the wider skateboarding community.