{"product_id":"carver-x-channel-island-mid-sage-surfskate-complete-cx-325","title":"Carver x Channel Island Mid Sage Surfskate Complete CX | 32.5\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCarver x Channel Islands CI Mid Surfskate Complete | CX Sage 32.5\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCI's mid-length feel at a roomy 32.5\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CI Mid Sage is the longer version of Carver's Channel Islands CI Mid surfskate. At 32.5\" long and 10\" wide with a 17.75\" wheelbase, it gives you a big, stable deck and long, flowing carves inspired by CI's easy-riding mid-length surfboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChannel Islands was founded in 1969 in Santa Barbara by Al and Terry Merrick, and is one of surfing's most respected board builders, with Britt Merrick now lead shaper. On a CX truck with grippy 69mm Concave wheels, it's ideal for taller riders, cruisy lines and smooth surf training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoomy 32.5\" x 10\" deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e stable and comfortable for taller riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-length feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, flowing carves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarver CX surfskate trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver's most popular system. The reverse-kingpin CX front truck turns deep and quick when you pump, but stays stable and predictable at speed, so it suits everyone from first-timers to park riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoundhouse Concave 69mm 78a wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e a concave face and wide contact patch for maximum grip through hard carves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarver ABEC 7 Built-In bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth and fast, with built-in spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully assembled and gripped:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose \/ tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\" \/ 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-ply maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront truck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver CX front (reverse kingpin, 9\" axle, 3-5\/8\" tall), Raw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear truck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver C2 rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver 87a Smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver Roundhouse Concave 69mm 78a, 52mm contact patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver ABEC 7 Built-In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisers \/ hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/16\" gaskets x2 (3\/8\" total), 1.25\" hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long carves, cruising, pumping and surf training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollab:\u003c\/strong\u003e Channel Islands Surfboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Carver Skateboards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver Skateboards was founded in 1996 in Venice, California, by surfers Neil Stratton and Greg Falk. They wanted a board that felt like surfing on land, so they built the C7: a front truck on a pivoting swing arm that lets the board pump and carve like a surfboard on a wave. That truck started the surfskate category, and Carver calls it the original surfskate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 2005 Carver added the CX, a lighter, snappier reverse-kingpin truck that became its most popular system. Three decades on, Carver still designs out of Culver City, California, and works with surf names like Channel Islands, ...Lost, Kai Lenny and Yago Dora. Surfers around the world use Carvers to train between sessions, and plenty of skaters ride them simply because carving a Carver is that much fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a surfskate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA surfskate is a skateboard with a special front truck that pivots and turns much further than a normal truck. That lets you pump the board (generate speed by twisting your body, like on a wave) and carve tight, surf-style turns without pushing. Surfers use them to train turns and timing on land, and skaters ride them for the flow. Carver's C7, released in 1996, is widely regarded as the original surfskate truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a 32.5\" surfskate the right size for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 32.5\" this is right in Carver's all-round sweet spot, and suits most teens and adults. You get tight pocket turns plus the stability for longer, drawn-out carves, which is why boards around this length make the best first surfskate for most riders. Go shorter (28\"–30\") for a snappier board, or 34\"+ for long, cruisy lines. The 10\" width gives a roomy platform that suits bigger feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good surfskate for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The CX is Carver's most stable and predictable surfskate truck, which is why we recommend it for most first-time surfskaters. Start on flat, smooth ground, get comfortable carving, then start pumping. It feels loose at first, but most riders find their rhythm within a session or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Carver CX, C7 and C5 trucks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCX is Carver's most popular truck: a reverse-kingpin design that's lighter, snappier and more stable at speed, so it's the best all-rounder and the one we recommend for most riders and for skateparks. C7 is the original 1996 swing-arm truck, with a smoother, longer, more flowing surf feel; riders chasing a pure surf-training feel often prefer it. C5 is compact and lower, with an 8.5\" axle, made for smaller boards, kids and lighter riders. CX and C7 completes run a C2 rear truck, and C5 completes run a C4 rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cruise or commute on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, for short trips around the neighbourhood, to the beach or the shops. Once you can pump you'll cover flat ground with very little pushing. Surfskates are built for carving, so they feel looser than a cruiser at speed; for long, flat commutes a longboard or cruiser is more efficient. The soft 78a wheels soak up rough footpaths and cracks nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come ready to ride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It arrives fully assembled with griptape, Carver trucks, wheels and ABEC 7 bearings installed. Just check the bushings feel right for your weight and go surf the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Twelve Board Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Expert skate advice from real riders, 7 days a week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Easy returns for a hassle-free experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Huge range of skate, snow \u0026amp; electric gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔️ Proudly Australian owned \u0026amp; operated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurf the street. Carver since 1996.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a surfskate?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A surfskate is a skateboard with a special front truck that pivots and turns much further than a normal truck. That lets you pump the board (generate speed by twisting your body, like on a wave) and carve tight, surf-style turns without pushing. Surfers use them to train turns and timing on land, and skaters ride them for the flow. Carver's C7, released in 1996, is widely regarded as the original surfskate truck.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is a 32.5\\\" surfskate the right size for me?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"At 32.5\\\" this is right in Carver's all-round sweet spot, and suits most teens and adults. You get tight pocket turns plus the stability for longer, drawn-out carves, which is why boards around this length make the best first surfskate for most riders. Go shorter (28\\\"–30\\\") for a snappier board, or 34\\\"+ for long, cruisy lines. The 10\\\" width gives a roomy platform that suits bigger feet.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this a good surfskate for beginners?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. The CX is Carver's most stable and predictable surfskate truck, which is why we recommend it for most first-time surfskaters. Start on flat, smooth ground, get comfortable carving, then start pumping. It feels loose at first, but most riders find their rhythm within a session or two.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's the difference between Carver CX, C7 and C5 trucks?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"CX is Carver's most popular truck: a reverse-kingpin design that's lighter, snappier and more stable at speed, so it's the best all-rounder and the one we recommend for most riders and for skateparks. C7 is the original 1996 swing-arm truck, with a smoother, longer, more flowing surf feel; riders chasing a pure surf-training feel often prefer it. C5 is compact and lower, with an 8.5\\\" axle, made for smaller boards, kids and lighter riders. CX and C7 completes run a C2 rear truck, and C5 completes run a C4 rear.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I cruise or commute on it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, for short trips around the neighbourhood, to the beach or the shops. Once you can pump you'll cover flat ground with very little pushing. Surfskates are built for carving, so they feel looser than a cruiser at speed; for long, flat commutes a longboard or cruiser is more efficient. The soft 78a wheels soak up rough footpaths and cracks nicely.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it come ready to ride?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. It arrives fully assembled with griptape, Carver trucks, wheels and ABEC 7 bearings installed. Just check the bushings feel right for your weight and go surf the street.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Carver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50477809074219,"sku":"83788","price":503.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2638\/2396\/files\/islandmid.jpg?v=1790221145","url":"https:\/\/twelveboardstore.com.au\/en-us\/products\/carver-x-channel-island-mid-sage-surfskate-complete-cx-325","provider":"Twelve Board Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}