BUY NOW Building your own surf skate is a rewarding process that gives you full control over the ride, look, and feel of your board. With the right deck and a Carver truck and wheel kit, you can create a surf-inspired setup that mimics the flow of surfing on land. This process not only teaches […]
Understand the baseline — what the CX expects The Carver CX uses two distinct bushing heights: the boardside (closer to the deck) requires a taller bushing, while the roadside uses a shorter one. Getting these heights right is essential, because if you go too short or too tall you can change the pivot geometry, create […]
Choosing Between CX and C7 TrucksWhen building your custom surfskate, the first decision is whether to use Carver’s CX or C7 trucks. The CX is a lightweight, reverse-kingpin truck designed for speed, snappy pumps, and tight turns. It rides lower to the ground and gives more stability, which makes it a great choice for aggressive […]
If you’re new to surfskating, welcome to a whole new world of sidewalk surfing. And if you’re standing in front of a rack of Carver boards wondering what the heck the difference is between a C7 and a CX, or why wheelbase matters, don’t sweat it—you’re not alone. Choosing your first Carver surfskate doesn’t need […]
The Art of Long Distance Push (LDP) Skateboarding Long Distance Push skateboarding, or LDP, is about covering serious ground with style and efficiency. It’s the longboarder’s answer to endurance running: pushing for miles, pumping through flats, and staying in rhythm with the road. Pushing is the classic method—one foot pushing off while the other balances—but […]
Carving Through Vancouver Like a Pro—(Bringing the surf lifestyle to urban landscapes, no wetsuit required.) Without Getting Wet. Whether you’re landlocked or live by the coast, the craving for that smooth, flowing surf feeling never fades. Luckily, surfskate technology has evolved to bring the ocean to the streets, letting you carve and cruise like you’re […]
For over 12 years, BoarderLabs and CalStreets have been at the forefront of the surf skate revolution, refining and perfecting the craft to create the ultimate ride. Now, in an unprecedented collaboration, CalStreets has teamed up with Madrid Skateboards and Carver Skateboards to deliver a custom line of glow-in-the-dark surf skates that blend iconic skateboard […]
It’s wild to think how much surfskating has grown over the years. Over a decade ago, Rick Tetz, the founder of CalStreets, introduced Carver surfskates to Canada. It all started with a chance meeting with Neil Carver at an industry trade show, thanks to Michael Brooke of Concrete Wave magazine. Back then, it was a […]
The origins of surf skating go back to the early days of skateboarding in the 1950s and 60s, when surfers began looking for ways to bring the freedom of riding waves onto dry land. These surfers, often hampered by flat surf days, wanted a way to replicate the unique, flowing feel of carving on waves. […]
Carver’s latest Mini Surfskates are like a radical flashback to the ’80s, but with a modern twist. Imagine a skateboard and a time machine had a baby – that’s the Zapp Series for you. Inspired by the bold fluorescent color fades and sharp angles of 1980’s surfboard graphics, these boards are so bright and energetic, […]
You’ve caught the surfskate bug and you’re ready to catch the concrete wave at your local beach park, parking lot, or pump track. There’s just one potential problem – you’ve only ridden a surfskate a handful of times. Perhaps not at all. Whatever the case may be, you’re on the hunt for an authentic surfskate […]
Best Surfskate Brands of| Summer Whether landlocked or near the ocean and can’t get enough, you feel the need for the sea under your feet…even on concrete. Thankfully, skateboarding technology has caught up to the demand to deliver surfskates that replicate the wave-riding experience. However, not all are created equally. So how are you to […]