Carver x GRLSWIRL Sunflower CX Surfskate Complete | 31"
Carver x GRLSWIRL Sunflower in CX Raw. 31" x 10" 7-ply maple, 16.125" wheelbase, 6.5" CX front truck / 6.5" C2 rear truck, 65mm 83a Roundhouse Slick White wheels, Carver ABEC 7 built-in bearings. Val LaForge's pro model — joy, flow, and full-send energy on four wheels.
The Sunflower is Val LaForge's signature model — designed in collaboration with GRLSWIRL and Carver specifically around how Val skates. Val LaForge is GRLSWIRL's barefoot bowl rider and one of the most recognisable faces in the global surfskate community — someone who skates with a visible, infectious joy that makes everyone around her want to get on a board. The Sunflower captures that energy in a shape. The 80s-inspired side-cut outline paired with a modern double-kick mold gives you a board that's equally at home dropping into a bowl, pumping a track, carving a hill, or just flowing through the neighbourhood — one shape that handles everything, built to match the versatility that defines Val's riding. The Sunflower graphic by artist Naomi Marika is warm, bold, and intentional — inspired by the sun, the ocean, and the connection between elements.
At 31" x 10" with a 16.125" wheelbase, the Sunflower lands in a genuinely versatile performance zone — wider and more stable than the compact Carver range, responsive enough for the park and the pump track, composed enough to carry speed smoothly on the street. The 10" width gives you serious foot space and leverage to drive the CX truck through committed carves and bowl transitions without feeling cramped. The CX front truck delivers the snappy, single-axis turns that make surf-style riding accessible and rewarding across every terrain. The 65mm 83a Roundhouse Slick White wheels are harder and faster-rolling than Carver's Concave formula — clean breakaway, smooth speed, and the kind of flow that suits a board designed to be ridden everywhere at once.
GRLSWIRL started as a small crew of women with a simple, direct mission: empower people through skateboarding. What began as a grassroots community has grown into a global movement — hundreds of thousands of online members, active chapters in NYC and San Diego, and a culture that actively proves that skateboarding belongs to everyone regardless of background, experience, or identity. The Sunflower is not just a pro model — it's an expression of that mission, designed by a rider who lives it every day. Carver invented the surfskate in 1996 and has been the technical benchmark for the category ever since. Two brands built on the belief that getting on a board changes things.
Why Ride the Carver x GRLSWIRL Sunflower CX?
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Val LaForge Pro Model — GRLSWIRL
Designed specifically around Val LaForge's riding style — a shape built for skateparks, pump tracks, hills, streets, and flat ground by a rider who skates all of them with the same effortless, joyful energy. -
80s-Inspired Side-Cut Shape with Double-Kick Mold
A retro-influenced outline updated with a modern double-kick mold; the combination that gives you bowl-ready control, park versatility, and the kind of all-terrain capability that a single-application shape can't match. -
Wide 10" Platform
Extra foot space and leverage for confident carving, bowl riding, and pump track sessions; the width that makes this board stable enough for everyday riding and powerful enough for committed performance. -
6.5" CX Patented Front Truck
Carver's hybrid reverse kingpin with a precision pivot pin delivers snappy, single-axis turns with thruster-style response; the stability to handle park transitions and the responsiveness to carve streets with equal confidence. -
16.125" Wheelbase — Versatile Performance Zone
Between the compact and longboard-style Carver range; responsive enough to snap through tight lines in a park, stable enough to carry speed on a hill — the wheelbase that suits a board designed to go everywhere. -
65mm 83a Roundhouse Slick Wheels — White
Harder and faster-rolling than Carver's Concave formula; clean breakaway point, smooth speed, and controlled slide release — matched to a board built for high-energy, all-terrain riding. -
Naomi Marika Sunflower Graphic
Artwork by Naomi Marika inspired by the sun, the ocean, and the connection between elements; warm, bold, and exactly right for a board built around joy and positivity on every push. -
Sunflower Print Grip
Custom GRLSWIRL Sunflower print grip on the top deck; traction and visual identity in one — the Sunflower aesthetic from tail to nose. -
Carver ABEC 7 Built-In Bearings
Precision bearings integrated into the wheel design; always correctly mated, fast from day one, and consistently reliable across every session this board is designed for. -
Lifetime Warranty
Every Carver product carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects — built to last, backed unconditionally.
Specs
- Deck Length: 31"
- Deck Width: 10"
- Wheelbase: 16.125"
- Nose: 3.75"
- Tail: 6.875"
- Deck Construction: 7-ply maple
- Deck Shape: 80s-inspired side-cut / double-kick mold
- Front Truck: 6.5" Carver CX (patented single-axis pivot) — Raw
- Rear Truck: 6.5" Carver C2 (reverse kingpin)
- Bushings: Carver CX Standard 87a Smoke
- Wheels: Carver Roundhouse Slick 65mm / 83a White
- Bearings: Carver ABEC 7 built-in
- Risers: Carver 3/16" gasket x 2 (3/8" total)
- Hardware: Carver countersunk 1.25" stainless steel
- Griptape: Sunflower print grip
- Pro Rider: Val LaForge
- Artwork: Naomi Marika
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Skill Level: Beginner to All Levels
- Rider Style: Skatepark / Bowl / Pump Track / Surf Training / Urban
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between a surfskate and a cruiser skateboard?
A: A surfskate is built specifically to replicate the feel and movement of surfing on pavement — the patented front truck system allows for deep, front-foot-driven carves and the ability to generate speed through pumping, just like on a surfboard. A cruiser is designed for comfortable everyday riding — commuting, carving at a more relaxed pace, and navigating urban terrain. A surfskate demands more active engagement and rewards surf-specific technique; a cruiser is more forgiving and accessible from day one. If you surf and want something to train on or stay sharp between sessions, a surfskate is the right call. If you just want a smooth, fun board to get around on, a cruiser will serve you better. Not sure which direction to go? Call us on 03 9421 2293 and we'll help you figure it out.
Q: What size surfskate should I choose?
A: Shorter surfskates deliver tighter, sharper turns — better for technical carving, quick direction changes, and replicating the feel of a shorter board in the surf. Longer surfskates offer more flow and a drawn-out, rail-to-rail feel that suits bigger, more sweeping turns and riders who want a smoother, more relaxed carving experience. As a general guide, if you ride a shorter board in the surf or want maximum responsiveness, go shorter. If you ride a mid-length or longboard or want more glide and flow underfoot, go longer. Give us a call on 03 9421 2293 and we'll match you to the right setup based on how you surf and what you're trying to get out of it.
Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?
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