{"product_id":"carver-blue-widow-surfskate-complete-c7-33","title":"Carver Blue Widow Surfskate Complete | C7 \/ 33\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCarver Blue Widow Surfskate Complete | C7 Raw 33\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Nienow's art on a roomy 33\" surfskate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Widow is Adam Nienow's Proteus model from Carver's Spring 2025 Artist Series: a mid-size 33\" x 9.875\" shape with plenty of front-foot room and an 18.375\" wheelbase for long, smooth carves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNienow's hand-drawn illustrations are picked out in metallic inks that make the linework pop. Paired with the C7 truck and 70mm Mag wheels, it has a smooth, flowing surf feel for long, drawn-out carves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-size Proteus shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33\" x 9.875\" with plenty of front-foot room and an 18.375\" wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Series graphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-drawn Adam Nienow illustrations with metallic inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C7 surfskate trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e the original 1996 surfskate truck. The C7 front truck sits on a pivoting swing arm that gives a smoother, longer, more flowing surf feel when you pump and carve, so it suits riders chasing a pure surf-training feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoundhouse Mag 70mm 78a wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver's speed wheel: big, soft and grippy for fast pumping and rolling over rough footpaths\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 33\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.875\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.375\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose \/ tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.75\" \/ 6.625\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-ply maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-size Proteus shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront truck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver C7 front (swing arm), 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 C7 Smoke, 95a front \/ 89a rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver Roundhouse Mag 70mm 78a Smoke, 47–48mm 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, beach paths and taller riders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adam Nienow (Carver Artist Series)\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 33\" surfskate the right size for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 33\" this is one of the roomier boards in the Carver range. The long 18.375\" wheelbase gives smooth, drawn-out carves and a big, stable platform, so it suits taller riders and anyone who wants a cruisy, flowing ride. If you want quick, tight pocket turns or a board for the skatepark, a 29\"–31\" surfskate is a better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good surfskate for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, with one note. The C7 has a smoother, flowier surf feel than the CX and is still beginner-friendly, but if stability is your top priority the CX version is the more stable pick for first-timers. 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. 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