Carver is a proud sponsor of the USA Surf Team, the hottest group of groms to ever snap a turn. During a recent training session in Huntington Beach we met up with the team, many of whom already ride Carver, to test new demos and get feedback on board design.

You’d think a group of 16 surfers would all have different opinions when it came to designing their favourite board, but we were surprised to hear many of the same ideas from the whole team, so we sharpened our pencil and took some notes.

They all liked the performance of a 30.75” board with a 16” wheelbase, but wanted a little more nose kick to really lock the front foot in place for more progressive riding, like blow tails, 180 reverses and big boneless airs.

The team now uses this board in training sessions to work on flow, power, stamina and style, and we have already witnessed the boost this has given the team. These kids are the future of surfing, and this board is the future of surfskate.

Deck only — trucks, wheels, bearings and hardware are not included. Pair it with Carver C7 or CX trucks to build your own setup, or choose the complete version if you want it ready to ride.

Specifications

C7 or CX?

C7 surf trucks — the truck that started surfskating. The patented swing-arm front truck adds a second pivot, so you can draw out long, smooth carves, snap turns off the tail and pump for speed without pushing, just like working a surfboard down the line. It's the most surf-like feel Carver make and the go-to for surf training on land.

CX trucks — Carver's hybrid surf/skate truck. A lightweight reverse-kingpin design with Carver's patented geometry, so it still pumps and carves like a surfskate, but feels tighter and more stable at speed, landing airs and riding fakie. Expect snappier rail-to-rail response — a great choice if you also like parks, bowls and faster riding.

Watch it ride

Try C7 and CX before you buy

Not sure which truck suits you? We have Carver C7 and CX demo boards, so you can have a go on both and feel the difference before you choose. Call us on 01492 588001 or email info@morwatersports.com to arrange a test ride.

About Carver

Carver was born in Venice Beach, California in 1996, when surfers Neil Carver and Greg Falk got tired of waiting for waves and built a skateboard truck that could carve, pump and snap like a surfboard. Thirty years on, Carver surfskates are ridden by surfers of every level around the world to keep their surfing sharp on flat days.

Questions about sizing, trucks or spares? Call us on 01492 588001 or email info@morwatersports.com and we'll help.