Carver Snapper Surfskate Complete | C7 / 28"

Carver Snapper Surfskate Complete | C7 Raw 28"

Short, wide and built to snap.

The Snapper is a compact 28" board, but at 9.625" wide with a 15.375" wheelbase it rides bigger than it looks. The squash tail gives you a usable kick for snaps, and the small size makes it an easy board to throw in the car for a pre-surf warm-up.

The graphic is by Jasmin Meier (Harley&J), with a 1970s-inspired fabric pattern. On the C7 truck with 70mm Mag wheels, it pumps smoothly and turns tight with a flowing surf feel.

Key Features

• Compact squash tail: 28" x 9.625" with a 15.375" wheelbase: small to carry, wide enough for adult feet
• Harley&J graphic: a 1970s-inspired fabric pattern by Jasmin Meier
• Carver C7 surfskate trucks: 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
• Roundhouse Mag 70mm 78a wheels: Carver's speed wheel: big, soft and grippy for fast pumping and rolling over rough footpaths
• Carver ABEC 7 Built-In bearings: smooth and fast, with built-in spacers
• Fully assembled and gripped: ready to ride

Specs

• Length: 28"
• Width: 9.625"
• Wheelbase: 15.375"
• Deck: 7-ply maple
• Shape: Squash tail
• Front truck: Carver C7 front (swing arm), Raw
• Rear truck: Carver C2 rear
• Bushings: Carver C7 Smoke, 95a front / 89a rear
• Wheels: Carver Roundhouse Mag 70mm 78a Smoke, 47–48mm contact patch
• Bearings: Carver ABEC 7 Built-In
• Risers / hardware: 3/16" gaskets x2 (3/8" total), 1.25" hardware
• Best for: Tight pocket turns, pumping, small bowls and trunk-board sessions
• Artist: Jasmin Meier (Harley&J)

About Carver Skateboards

Carver 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.

Around 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.

FAQs

What is a surfskate?
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.

Is a 28" surfskate the right size for me?
At 28" this is a compact board, but the 9.625" width and 15.375" wheelbase make it ride bigger than it looks. It turns quick and tight and suits kids, lighter riders and adults who want a small, snappy board for pocket turns and trunk-board sessions. Taller riders, or anyone wanting more stability, often go 31"–32.5".

Is this a good surfskate for beginners?
Yes, 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.

What's the difference between Carver CX, C7 and C5 trucks?
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.

Can I cruise or commute on it?
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.

Does it come ready to ride?
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.

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