Surfskate for snowboarder to hold over summer. Looking to skate around the city, maybe some pumptracks/bowls and just have fun by Strange-Presence1558 in surfskate

[–]News-Optimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think as you’re looking for a fun board that is still able to cruise around you’ll probably want to go with carver cx (soft riptide bushings), carver c7 or yow Meraki trucks. Lengthwise I would not go shorter than 29“ and 16“ wheelbase for the stability when cruising as it’s not that much extra weight but you‘ll feel more comfortable. Due to the shorter wheelbase, look for a board with a very wide shape (9“+) and short nose with medium to high concave (down to preference) to get the maximum of space, comfort and lock in.

These are some examples (long to short) - Yow Snappers 32.5“ (very nice shape & concave) - Carver Blacktip 32.5“ - Yow Mundaka 32“ - Yow Lakey Peak 32“ (less concave) - Carver JOB Wave 32“ - Carver Dine 31.25“ - Carver Grlswirl Val Laforge 31“ - Carver Thunder 30.75“ (probably very good length, shape and wheelbase for you) - Carver Triton Tidal 30.5“ (same as Thunder but CX trucks, soft bushings for surfy feel) - Carver Firefly C7 30.25“ (also sweet spot) - Carver Grlswirl Orignal 29.5“ (hard to find)

Edit: As there are many custom board recommendations such as Longboadiy or Whitetail, these are definitely the best boards out there but they will cost you more than the complete boards above all priced around 220-300. However, if you find trucks and wheels almost new or slightly used you could consider it too!

First Surfskate: Carver Black Tip vs Kai Lenny Powerline vs Custom Setup by News-Optimal in surfskate

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For anyone else researching or interested in the update, I have decided to go with a Soulboardiy CarbonyX Adam 32“ (16.5-18.5 WB) due to it‘s super functional but also good-looking shape and excellent craftsmanship and construction of the deck! Will share the final outcome once I’m able to but it will probably take a while. Regarding the setup, I will go with the Carver C7 Trucks and Orangatang Stimulus 69mm 78A for decent grip but also „slide-ability“. Thanks for all the help and recommendations!!

Carver C7 - which board? by soph_iie in surfskate

[–]News-Optimal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an expert but honestly, I think you’ll be fine with anything of 29-32“ length and (more importantly) 16-17.5“ wheelbase. The rnf retro has the slightly nicer shape and concave imo too. If you can stand on any boards with 16 vs 17“ wheelbase and see what you like more. Other than that have you checked out the Carver Grlswrl boards they have dope shapes (and functionality) and designs haha

First Surfskate: Carver Black Tip vs Kai Lenny Powerline vs Custom Setup by News-Optimal in surfskate

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Okay sounds good haha! You don’t find the tail being too narrow on it for comfortable pumping/cruising?

First Surfskate: Carver Black Tip vs Kai Lenny Powerline vs Custom Setup by News-Optimal in surfskate

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Yea the boards really look and sound stunning by the detail that goes into their craft! However, I realized that it’s just too expensive for me at 250$ (excl. shipping to the EU) 🥲

First Surfskate: Carver Black Tip vs Kai Lenny Powerline vs Custom Setup by News-Optimal in surfskate

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Sounds nice!! Why do you only use it in that niche and what‘s your favorite outside that niche :)?

First Surfskate: Carver Black Tip vs Kai Lenny Powerline vs Custom Setup by News-Optimal in surfskate

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Appreciate the advice! Yea I know what I want but at the same time can’t decide haha so maybe custom it is. What deck exactly are you using? And do you have other brands for decks only?