{"product_id":"carver-resin-surfskate-complete-c7-31","title":"Carver Resin Surfskate Complete | C7 \/ 31\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCarver Resin Surfskate Complete | C7 Raw 31\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarver's benchmark all-rounder. Pump it, carve it, ride it everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Resin is Carver's classic all-round surfskate, with a shortboard-inspired outline and square tail on balanced 31\" x 9.8\" dimensions. The 17\" wheelbase is long enough to feel stable and short enough to pump easily, so it suits first-timers and experienced riders alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis version runs Carver's original C7 truck for a smooth, drawn-out surf feel, on 65mm Smoke Slicks that roll fast and break loose smoothly. It's the board we point most riders to when they want one surfskate that does a bit of everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic shortboard outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced dimensions and a square tail for all-round carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C7 surfskate trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e the original 1996 surfskate truck. The C7 front truck pivots on a swing arm for a smooth, drawn-out surf feel, so it pumps and carves like a surfboard on a wave and suits riders chasing a pure surf-training feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoundhouse Slicks 65mm 83a wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slightly firmer wheel with a rounded lip, so it breaks loose into smooth slides and snaps\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 31\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\"\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 Shortboard-inspired outline, square tail\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 Standard Smoke (95a front, 89a rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver Roundhouse Slicks 65mm 83a Smoke\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 All-round carving, pumping, cruising and surf training\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 31\" surfskate the right size for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 31\" this sits in the sweet spot for most adult riders. There's enough wheelbase for stable, flowing carves, but it's still short enough to pump easily and turn tight. If you want quicker, snappier turns, a 29\"–30\" board is a good fit; taller riders wanting longer, drawn-out carves might look at 32.5\"–34\".\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 gives a smoother, flowier surf feel, and plenty of riders learn on one. It is a little looser than the CX, though, so if stability is your top priority the CX version is the more stable pick. Start on flat, smooth ground, get comfortable carving, then start pumping. 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 65mm Slicks are a touch firmer than Carver's 78a wheels, so they roll fast on smooth footpaths and feel a little livelier on rough ones.\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. 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