Carver Snapper Surfskate Complete | CX | 28.0"
Short, wide, and ready to snap.
The Carver Snapper is deceptively compact — at 28" it's the shortest shape in the Carver range we carry, but at 9.625" wide with a 15.375" wheelbase it rides far bigger than it looks. Designed as the ideal trunk board for pre-surf warmup and daily carving sessions, it's built around Carver's Hyperspoon mold — a deep-dish nose concave and full squash tail kick that locks your feet in and drives hard through tight, deep-railed carves.
The Snapper graphic is the work of Jasmin Meier — known as Harley&J — a Carver collaborator who brings a 1970s-inspired fabric inlay pattern and old-school rail cut lap to the bottom ply. Paired with 70mm 81A Mag Smoke wheels and the CX truck system, this little board snaps and pumps with everything a full-sized rider needs.
Key Features
✅ Hyperspoon mold with deep-dish nose concave and squash tail — maximum foot lock and powerful leverage through deep, railed carves
✅ Wide 9.625" deck on a short 28" length — rides bigger than it looks, genuinely suited to adult riders
✅ Carver CX truck system — patented hybrid RKP geometry for snappy, thruster-style pump and pivot
✅ 70mm 81A Mag Smoke wheels — large diameter for smooth roll, slightly firmer for sustained momentum through carves
✅ Jasmin Meier (Harley&J) artist collab — 1970s-inspired fabric inlay pattern with old-school rail cut lap
✅ Ideal trunk board — compact enough to take to the beach, powerful enough to use as a genuine surf warmup tool
Specs
Length: 28.0"
Width: 9.625"
Wheelbase: 15.375"
Shape: Hyperspoon mold, squash tail, deep-dish nose concave, full tail kick
Front Truck: 6.5" Carver CX (patented RKP, 89A bushings, T6 356 aluminium)
Rear Truck: 6.5" Carver C2
Wheels: 70mm 81A Mag Smoke (built-in bearings)
Risers: CX/C2 gasket risers included
Hardware: Stainless steel
Grip: Deck pad print logo
Assembled: Yes — fully assembled, ready to ride
Who Is This For?
The Snapper CX suits intermediate to advanced riders who want Carver's most compact shape without sacrificing ride quality or adult-sized performance. The wide platform and deep nose concave make it a serious training tool for surfers wanting to work on powerful bottom turns and snap turns off the tail. It's also a highly portable everyday carver — small enough to take anywhere, capable enough to keep experienced riders fully engaged.
About Carver
Carver Skateboards was founded in Venice Beach, California in the 1990s by Greg Falk and Neil Carver with a single goal — build a skateboard that feels like surfing. Their proprietary CX and C7 truck systems have made them the benchmark for surfskate performance globally, with pro models ridden by surfing legends and a lineup of collaborations with surf brands and artists worldwide.
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