Val LaForge’s new Carver CX surfskate, The Sunflower, feels like a perfect match between rider, graphic, and ride style. Built around Val’s bright, high-energy approach to skating, the board blends surfskate flow with real park-ready intent. With a shape developed alongside Neil Carver, a compact platform, responsive CX trucks, and a setup designed to pump, […]
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The YOW Meraki truck system is one of the most surf-focused surfskate setups on the market, built for riders who want a deep, fluid carve and a lively rebound that feels closer to a surf turn than a standard skateboard pump. YOW comes out of the Basque Country, just outside San Sebastián, and the brand […]
The worlds of surfskating and fingerboarding collide in a creative way with the YOW Finger Surf Skate, a miniature surf trainer designed to capture the feeling of carving waves in the palm of your hand. Built by the same crew responsible for some of the most respected surfskates on the market, this tiny board is […]
Surfskating has always been about bringing the feeling of the ocean to pavement. Long before modern systems existed, surfers were already skating empty swimming pools and sidewalks as a way to practice their turns when the waves went flat. The modern surfskate movement evolved from those roots, with specialized trucks that allow riders to pump, […]
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 […]