The Carver Carson Proteus is as pleasing to ride as it is to look at with its signature graphic!
David Carson has been pushing the boundaries of graphic design for decades, and created some of his most iconic work while telling stories of surf and skate in such seminal publications as Transworld Skateboarding and Surfer Magazine. He’s also been a lifelong surfer and skater, so it’s fitting that he would design a model for Carver. Showcasing his signature style of intuitive collage, Carson tells a story within a single image, here evoking a dreamlike sense of oceanic memory. Set on a mid-sized Carver Proteus shape, it provides lots of front foot area so you can really spread your feet out for a proper surfboard stance.
The Carson Proteus’ performance comes from it’s precision-pivot Carver trucks, fast and grippy Roundhouse wheels and a 7-ply rock hard deck; each the result of over 20 years of surfskate innovation and experience. Made for the world market, it comes with the commitment to good design and durability that makes this board a true surfskate of the people so wherever you are, you can make waves.
CARVER CX TRUCK:
The CX Truck is Carver’s hybrid surf and skate truck. On the one hand it’s a lightweight standard RKP (Reverse King Pin) hanger and base, and on the other it has a patented geometry that squeezes every bit of turn and pump from its simple design.
With the patented design, CX pumps like a C7, but the CX lands airs and rides fakie with more stability in comparison. This opens up aerial maneuvers, and keys in with the latest progression of airs in surfing. This original Carver design is quickly becoming the most popular surfskate truck in the world.
The CX truck is a single-axis truck with a precision pivot pin which allows for very snappy turns, like riding a thruster surfboard, and replicating the quick response you feel as you pump for speed. The single axis permits one axis of adjustment before a different shape or hardness of bushing is needed. It’s the same weight as a standard truck, but the simpler, lighter truck design is better for airs, skate parks and transition.
The CX trucks are ideal for progressive airs, reverses, and those who prefer a snappy turn.
CARVER CARSON PROTEUS
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- Deck width: 9.875″
- Deck length: 33″
- Wheelbase: 18.375″
- Tail: 6.625″
- Nose: 3.75″
- Surf those concrete waves!
- BOARD AS COMPLETE INCLUDES:
- Carver Roundhouse 70mm
- 78a smoke mag wheels
- Carver CX trucks
- Carver Built-In Bearings
- Hardware: Stainless steel
- More here: CARVER SKATEBOARDS
Our favorite dog Bamboo has been cruisin the streets of Solana Beach for the last 8 years or so. He loves his Carver as much as he loves his kibble. We’re stoked to present a glimpse into a day in the life of Bamboo, the coolest surf skating dog.
Carver Skateboards revolutionized the surfskate industry with their innovative truck designs, bringing the fluid motion of surfing to pavement. Founded in the 1990s by Greg Falk and Neil Carver, the brand was born from a desire to create a skateboard that could replicate the carving and pumping dynamics of surfing. Their signature truck systems, the CX (a hybrid of surfskate and traditional skate trucks) and the C7 (a fluid, spring-loaded surf trainer), set them apart, making Carver a go-to choice for surfers, skaters, and landlocked riders worldwide. Carver's lineup includes pro models from surfing legends like Taylor Knox and Yago Dora, as well as collabs with surf brands like Lost and Channel Islands. Their commitment to quality, durability, and authentic surf feel has kept them at the forefront of the surfskate movement.
In Canada, BoarderLabs / CalStreets is a premier Carver dealer, bringing these high-performance surfskates to riders across the country. With a strong selection of Carver decks and trucks, BoarderLabs ensures that Canadian skaters can experience the closest thing to surfing on land. Whether you're carving up city streets or training for the next swell, Carver Skateboards—available at BoarderLabs—keeps the surf alive year-round.
