{"product_id":"carver-x-channel-island-fishbeard-surfskate-c7-2925","title":"Carver X Channel Island Fishbeard Surfskate | C7 \/ 29.25\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCarver x Channel Islands Fishbeard Surfskate | C7 Raw 29.25\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo CI favourites merged into one fish. Now for the footpath.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fishbeard started as a Channel Islands surfboard: Britt Merrick and the CI team merged the classic CI Fish with the Neck Beard 2, sparked by an idea from CI surfer Parker Coffin. Carver turned that design into a compact surfskate with a raised fish tail and a 1980s Al Merrick logo graphic.\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 Carver's original C7 truck with 68mm Mag wheels, the Fishbeard has a smooth, flowing surf feel and turns tight in the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaised fish tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e a lifted fish tail for leverage on snaps and kick turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetro CI graphic:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 1980s Al Merrick logo\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 Mag 68mm wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e big, grippy and fast-rolling for pumping and rolling over rough footpaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarver ABEC 7 bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth and fast\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 29.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose \/ tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.75\" \/ 6.125\"\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 Flat concave, raised fish 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 Mag 68mm, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carver ABEC 7\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 Tight pocket turns, pumping, bowls and short street sessions\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 29.25\" surfskate the right size for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt 29.25\" this sits at the compact end of an adult surfskate. It turns quick and tight with enough deck for a comfortable stance, which makes it a great all-rounder for pumping, carving and the skatepark. Taller riders, or anyone wanting a little more stability, often go 31\"–32.5\". Kids and very light riders may prefer a 28\" or shorter.\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 big Mag wheels roll smoothly over rough footpaths and cracks.\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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