2014
THE STATE OF SURFSKATE: Carver s in-house R&D creating the most advanced evolution of surfskate in the world. Nearly 70 years ago the surfboard grew wheels and slid onto the paved streets like some Darwinian salamander, spawning a school of skateboarding that is looking back to its watery origins and reclaiming surfing once again. And how surfing has changed. Pumping fast down the line, tight cutbacks, roundhouses that old skateboard just can t keep up. Carver has been leading the charge for the past 18 years with our commitment to real surfskate performance, and for 2014 we have raised the bar even further. We ve expanded our line of shortboard surfskates, creating incremental sizes in-between whole numbers so you can really dial in the best fit for your size and style of riding. Plus we ve released the newly updated CX, C7 and C2 trucks, increasing the pump and carve of each one significantly. And we ve brought on team rider Josh Kerr with two new Pro models, the USA Surf Team with two new Olympic models and Sean Mattison, Carver s resident surf trainer, with his own Training model based on his Flying Manta surfboard. This new line-up represents the most advanced surfskate equipment ever, and is a result of our meticulous methods of continuous improvement at both our El Segundo factory and Venice design studio over many years. 2 As surfers and skaters we know what we want and how to make it, so you get the real deal.
Surfskate Series pages 4-10 Transition Series pages 12-13 Longboard Series Trucks pages 20-24 Accessories page 25 Parts page 26 Apparel page 27 pages 16-17 Freeride Series pages 18-19 skateboard line 3
SURFSKATE 4 The SURFSKATE SERIES features shorter decks that are meant to pump easily and carve the tightest of turns, which is why they excel as flatland surfers. Just a little rail to rail and you re carving with speed and power. They pump so easily you can even make sections uphill so you never put your foot down. The surfy templates are wide where they need to be to give you that wide platform to plant your stance for maximum control.
25.5 Tye Stick The little backpack-sized shredder has never been more functional. This micro-surfer has all the performance of a bigger board, while still keeping the compact portability we love about a mini. Comes complete with 5.0 CX trucks and 65mm/78a Aqua Roundhouse Wheels. L: 25.5 W: 8 N: 2 T: 5 WB: 14.25 27.5 Mini Simmons The 27.5 Mini Simmons was inspired by super short blunt-nosed boards. For our skateboard version this means you get a shorter, lighter board with a wider nose right over the truck so you can place your foot as far forward as you want with full support all the way to the tip. Without any extra weight past that, the deck is lighter and easier to throw around, making pumping this mini fast and easy. Comes complete with 6.5 CX trucks 28 Kerrzy Snapper (pro series) When we met with Josh Kerr to session design ideas for his new models we were stoked to find that he already had a strong vision for this model. The first thing he said was how much he liked riding the little board we had given his son. He loved how snappy it was, and told us how much pumping he did just in his driveway. We love that too, so we were stoked to make one this one for him. L: 27.5 W: 9 3/8 N: 2 ¾ T: 5 ½ WB: 14 7/8 L: 28 W: 9 ¾ N: 3 ½ T: 5 ½ WB: 14 7/8 5
29 Swallow (artist series) 29.75 Serape 30 USA Booster (pro series) 6 The 29 Swallow has been one of our favorite boards for years and a staple in the Carver quiver. The combination of short and wide is magic, because the shorter wheelbase makes pumping this board on the flats just effortless, but the extra width and concave makes it a comfortable cruiser, too. We ve updated the graphic with one of surf-artist Ryan Kleiner s hand painted waves, evoking exactly the feeling of looking through the eye of the tube L: 29 ¾ W: 9 7/8 N: 3 ¼ T: 6 ¼ WB: 16 ¼ The Serape, which is the Spanish name for the traditional Mexican blanket, is one of our new incremental length short boards which fills in the gaps between whole-number sizes. Since the quickest pumping comes from smaller boards we ve added numerous in-between sizes so you can really dial in your selection. For this model we wanted a small template with a longer wheelbase, so you get the performance of a slightly longer board with a smaller, lighter deck. L: 29 W: 9 5/8 N: 3 3/4 T: 6 1/8 WB: 15 1/2 Carver is a proud sponsor of the USA Surf Team, the hottest group of groms to ever snap a turn. During a recent training session in Huntington Beach we met up with the team, to test new demos and get feedback on board design. They all liked the performance of a 30 board with a 16 wheelbase, but wanted a little more nose kick to really lock the front foot in place for more progressive riding. The team now uses this board in training sessions to work on flow, power, stamina and style, and we have already witnessed the boost this has given the team. L: 30 W: 9 5/8 N: 3 ¾ T: 6 3/8 WB: 16
of ton on 6 oot n ave 30 Eggbeater We love progressive surfing as much as the next shredder, but we also love the current look back at vintage surfboards and traditional styles of wave riding. Inspired by all the little Eggs we re seeing in the line-up, we made the Eggbeater in the style of a single fin hull, a rounded pintail that s still short enough to snap turns as much as it carves smooth and flowing lines. Even the graphic is a throwback to traditional surfboard designs, with a darker rail, center stringer and visible tail patch. 30.25 Firefly With the 30.25 Firefly we ve shaved ¾ off our popular 31 Resin to make this board even snappier while still retaining the same progressive shape of an archetypal squash tail. The narrower nose keeps the front of the board light and nimble, while the proper kick tail is a wedged deckpad that locks in your back foot where it counts L: 30.75 W: 9 ¾ N: 3 3/8 T: 6 ¼ WB: 16 ½ 30.75 Amber Flag Wide tailed boards are so much fun because you can still rip on small sections and get lots of speed on the flats too. And they re especially good for airs because you have all that room in the tail to push off of when you leave the ground, and a full nose to land on. The Amber Flag is that kind of surfskate, wide nose and tail for full foot support and increased leverage in carves, but short in length so you can snap tight turns and get height. L: 30.75 W: 9 ¾ N: 3 3/8 T: 6 ¼ WB: 16 ½ L: 30 ½ W: 9 7/8 N: 3 ½ T: 6 ¼ WB: 16 3/4 7
8 31.25 Stacked (artist series) A classic rounded squash tail with a full nose, the Stacked is so named because of the stack of peeling waves in Alex Krastev s painted graphic. Stacked! The mid-sized length falls nicely between our shorter progressive models while inching up on some of our mid-sized models, making for a well rounded, universal cruiser. The extra width in the nose allows you to stand farther forward while keeping plenty of foot support, letting you take a wider stance and move around more. L: 29 W: 9 5/8 N: 3 3/4 T: 6 1/8 WB: 15 1/2 31.75 Kerrlage (pro series) Like any dedicated surfer, team rider Josh Kerr has different boards for different conditions. As part of his Carver quiver he wanted a longer diamond tail deck for bigger carves and faster lines to compliment his shorter 28 Snapper model. We kept the width slightly pulled in to keep the weight down, and with a little extra length you can widen your stance when pumping for speed and get plenty of leverage over the front truck. 31 ¾ W: 9 ¾ N: 3 ¾ T: 6 3/8 WB: 17 ½ 31 Da Monsta (pro series) The 31 Da Monsta is a collaboration with master shaper Todd Proctor from Ventura CA, and is a surfskate with the same look and feel of his popular Da Monsta surfboard model. Described as a surfboard you can skate on waves, the pairing with our surfskate technology is just a perfect fit. L: 31 W: 9 3/4 N: 3 1/2 T: 6 1/4 WB: 17
31 Fort Knox Black (pro series) Taylor had a hand in every aspect of the design of his signature model, from the template shape and specs to the graphics. Everything is designed to work with Taylor s style of power surfing, from the wide tail and nose to the trimmed wheelbase, which provides a bit more pumping speed. This is the board he cross trains on for strength and flow. L: 31 W: 9 7/8 N: 3 1/2 T: 6 3/8 WB: 16 3/4 31 Resin The narrow nose template and wide tail is just like your favorite squash-tail wave killer. It s plenty wide and just the right length so you can snap and pump the flats with ease, and drop in to any hill with confidence. L: 31 W: 9 3/4 N: 3 1/2 T: 6 1/4 WB: 17 31.5 Von Sol (pro series) We were stoked to meet Sean Mattison, he has a natural connection with the performance of our surfskates. To capture his dynamics on land we kept the deck a short 31 ½ overall but pushed the trucks out for a longer wheelbase. At 18 ½ it s comparatively longer than other boards of similar length, giving it a more drawn-out line and very fast pump. 31.5 W: 9 7/8 N: 2 7/8 T: 6 WB: 18 ½ 9
32 Inallofus (artist series) The Inallofus reintroduces our Rocker mold, a flat-rockered shape that curves upward just like your surfboard. We have all become so accustomed to decks with concave that we forget how good it feels to ride a flat-rocker deck. The first thing you ll notice is how the curvature of the deck cants your feet inward slightly, leading you to drop your knees towards each other. This stance in combination with a flat deck feels more like you re standing on a surfboard than any other deck. 32.5 USA Team Resin (pro series) We refer to this board around the factory as the Masters model, because we recognized that the bigger guys on the USA Surf Team needed a model too. Like a 6 10 surfboard, this is a performance board for the men on the team, a board that holds a fast line with its extended wheelbase, all the while cutting smooth lines across the asphalt with the stability of full sized performance deck. 34 Greenroom (artist series) This mid-sized board is the perfect retro rider; wide diamond tail for solid foot placement and stretched out wheelbase for a wider stance and increased stability. The Artist Series graphic is by renowned surf artist Matt Beard. and 70mm/78a Aqua Roundhouse Wheels. L: 34 W: 9 7/8 N: 4 1/4 T: 6 5/8 WB: 18 7/8 10 L: 32 W: 10 N: 3 ½ T: 5 7/8 WB: 18 ½ L: 32 ½ W: 9 7/8 N: 3 5/8 T: 6 ½ WB: 18
HOW TO PUMP 1. Apply some heel-to-toe pressure, rocking the board back and forth. 2. As in surfing, twisting the upper body into the direction you want to go will pull the board in that direction too. 3. Coordinate the upper body twist with the heel-to-toe pressure and you will feel the board thrust forward. 4. Bend your knees and pump, while keeping your nose on the ground. 11
TRANSITION The TRANSITION SERIES features a double-kick mold profile that s perfect for parks, banks and any kind of inclined transition. The front nose kick locks your front foot in place so you can take on the vertical wall with confidence. This series works well with our C7 truck set for extreme surfing performance, but is particularly suited to our hybrid surfskate CX truck set. The CX s light weight and increased stability makes ollies and airs a breeze, while still offering the snap and pump you want in a surfskate. 12
32 Fraktal 32 Surfpunk (artist series) 36 Venice (artist series). h The double-kick 32 Fraktal is one of the staples of the Carver line, redesigned for 2014. We kept everything about this board that made it great, from the mellow concave and pool-and-park friendly deep tail and nose kick, to the black and white mathematically-generated graphic pattern. It has all the elements you need to integrate transition, vert and air into you street surfing line. We kept it wide, but we found that we could still shave off an inch of nose while retaining the same wheelbase, resulting in a lighter board with the same turn characteristics. and 70mm/78a Aqua Roundhouse Wheels. Light and full of pop, this is the ultimate surf/skate mash up for progressive riding. Ollies, old-school airs and cutting edge surfskating follows the same aerial progression of high performance surfing. Acclaimed skater and artist Jason Adams painted the Marylyn portrait graphic. L: 32 W: 9 3/16 N: 6 3/8 T: 6 1/2 WB: 15 Born on the streets and banks of Carver s hometown neighborhood of Venice, CA, this stretched out shortboard is the same as the first prototype deck used to develop the original C7 truck. Big hill surfing, street traveling, bowl riding; this board does it all. Artist Series graphic portrait of Venice by Marco Almera. and 70mm/78a and Smoke Roundhouse Wheels. L: 36 W: 8 7/8 N: 6 7/8 T: 7 1/4 WB: 18 1/8 L: 29 W: 9 5/8 N: 3 3/4 T: 6 1/8 WB: 15 1/2 13
LONGBOARD This classic LONGBOARD SERIES draws out your carves into smooth, controlled lines, but typically the longer wheelbase makes them stiff and unresponsive. With Carver s truck systems these big boards can pump and carve surprisingly tight lines, and still handle speed and hills with stability and style. These sticks are meant to perform, and are backed up by kicktails and spooned-nose concave for full functionality. And yet, with the generous length it s easy to enjoy a cruise across town, too. 16
36 Venice Pintail (artist series) 42 Hotdogger 43 Pipelines (artist series) One of our most popular longboard lengths, the 36 Pintail is such a versatile street surfer because of its balance between wheelbase and deck length in combination with our patented surfing truck systems. The medium-long wheelbase is short enough to pump for speed on the flats, while the deck is long enough to either cruise to the market or get you down the biggest hills in town with full control. L: 36 W: 9 7/8 N: 4 1/2 T: 6 7/8 WB: 20 1/2 Since we only need but one classic longboard in our quiver we went for our favorite classic 1960 s hotdog shape. In an era when this represented the highest in surfboard performance, this was the classic template; wider at the tail for a rearward pivot point and narrower towards the nose for better trim on the face of the wave. With our super snappy surf trucks this giant of the waves truly does live up to its shape. L: 38 W: 9 3/4 N: 3 1/2 T: 6 3/4 WB: 23 1/2 The long wheelbase gives so much, from the graceful, drawn out carves to the slight flex of the springy maple deck. Cruise the boardwalk with style, or step up the performance with the right amount of nose and tail leverage to pivot every one of those 43 inches with ease. Artist Series graphic by Ventura surf artist Erik Abel. L: 43 W: 9 3/4 N: 4 1/2 T: 7 WB: 27 1/4 17
FREERIDE Always on the cutting edge of skateboarding, Carver has developed the next generation of Downhill, Freeride and Freestyle boards. Starting with the heart of any set up, we ve perfected the standard RKP (Reverse King Pin) truck from years of prototyping and testing, targeting the latest developments in riding styles. Around this core we ve built a solid quiver of cutaway decks, each the embodiment of it s own distinct riding style. 18
38 Chopsicle (artist series) This little-big-board is the most versatile cut-away on the street. The name is a combination of the chopped-and-dropped trucks crossed with a traditional street skating popsicle stick. From flatland tricks to downhill sliding, this blend of symmetrical nose and tail and lowered platform delivers the performance for a new generation of trick skating. Intricate artwork by Seattle based artist Eatcho. Comes complete with CV Drop Up Trucks and 70mm/78a Smoke Rounhdhouse wheels. L: 38 W: 8 3/4 N: 3 1/2 T: 3 1/2 WB: 26 41 Drifter (artist series) This symmetrical Drop Up shape is built for speed. The 11 ply construction adds heft and stability, so whether your pushing across town through traffic or carving and sliding down a paved hill, the Drifter will hold your line without chatter, and the angled Gas Pedals along the rail help give your feet an extra edge for better control. Acclaimed skater and artist Jason Adams painted the Spaceman graphic. Works only with Carver CV Drop Up trucks. Comes complete with CV Drop Up Trucks and 75mm/81a Aqua Roundhouse Wheels L: 41 W: 9 7/8 N: 2 1/2 T: 2 1/2 WB: 31 42 Platypus Here you have a symmetrical bottom mount cutaway deck with large functional kicks nose and tail. The 7 ply deck is light, the wheelbase is short for it s length so this board is meant to pop, shove and flip. While it s taller than a dropped deck, the trucks mount without risers directly to the wood for a low profile, and the design of the cutaways along with the wheel wells means there will never be any wheelbite. Comes complete with CV Top Mount Trucks and 75mm/81a Aqua Roundhouse Wheels L: 42 W: 9 1/16 N: 4 1/2 T: 4 1/2 WB: 28 3/4 19
CARVER C7 This is the signature truck that started it all. Still the smoothest turning, fastest pumping surf truck ever, it's at the leading edge of true surfskate performance. The patented second axis of this front truck not only increases the turning radius of your carve, but lets you snap the nose and pivot your turns off the tail. This dynamic creates thrust and drives you forward with increasing speed. The striking similarity to surfing performance has made the C7 the choice for surf training by pros and ams alike. 20 This truck is sold as a Set with hardware and risers, or as a Truck Kit with wheels, bearings, risers, hardware and Pipewrench, and is available in 5.0" (7 5/8" axle width) or 6.5" (9" axle width) and is also available with Black Powdercoating.
CARVER CX This is Carver s hybrid surf and skate truck. On the one hand it s a lightweight standard RKP (Reverse King Pin) hanger and base, on the other it has a patented geometry that squeezes every bit of turn and pump from the system. This means that you can pump this truck like a C7, but it lands airs and rides fakie with more stability as well. This opens up aerial maneuvers, and keys in with the latest progression of airs in surfing. Updated for 2014, the more open bushing cup frees up the range of pivot so this truck can pump more than ever. This truck is sold as a Set with hardware and risers, or as a Truck Kit with wheels, bearings, risers, hardware and Pipewrench, and is available in 5.0 (7 5/8 axle width) or 6.5 (9 axle width) and is also available with Black Powdercoating. 21
CARVER CV The Drop Thru is thru! The Drop Thru base was always a funky work-around, a way to lower the height of a standard RKP truck. No one ever wanted a baseplate sticking up on the deck side! Carver has taken the same geometry and hanger from the CV and made a baseplate that still utilizes the same lowering principle of dropping the pivot through the deck, but we replaced the mounting flange back to the bottom of the board where it belongs. Now standard mounting hardware is once again flush with the deck, as is the base plate. Plus the smaller oval deck cut-out afforded by the streamlined base makes for a stronger deck. 22 This is a symmetrical pair of trucks sold as a Set with hardware and risers, or as a Truck Kit with wheels, bearings, risers, hardware and Pipewrench,. Available in 7.5 ( 10 axle width,) finished in Black Powdercoat or Stone Aluminum (shown).
CARVER CV This truck has been in development for years, the dark little secret we ve been testing to perfection with our friends. It s the traditional 50 degree RKP (Reverse King Pin) truck that we critiqued on a micro level and fixed all the bugs. The straighter kingpin eases the rail a bit so you get a smoother range with firmer bushings, which stiffens up the center so pushing and speed are stabilized. The softer rail makes these trucks great hill carvers, and makes initiating a slide easier. This is a symmetrical pair of trucks sold as a Set.with hardware and risers, or as a Truck Kit with wheels, bearings, risers, hardware and Pipewrench, Available in 7.5 (10 axle width), finished in Black Powdercoat (shown) or Stone Aluminum. 23
CARVER C2 This classic configuration of skateboard truck is the rear pivot for both the C7 and CX sets. A great truck in it s own right, it s been tweaked to work in tandem with the extreme turning characteristics of our front trucks. The steeper kingpin increases the rail range, and the taller baseplate is the perfect match for our taller (2.5 ) front trucks. Available in 5.0 (7 5/8 axle width) or 6.5 (9 axle width). Also available in C4 as a lower version (2 1/8 height) for street skating.so 24
Roundhouse Wheel Series - 65 mm/81a Aqua - 70 mm/78a Smoke - 75 mm/81a Aqua Carver Radials - 65mm /78a Pipewrench The Roundhouse Wheel Series Our trucks are all about carving, and wheel traction is key, so we ve designed a wheel that is all about grip and speed. The Roundhouse is a delicate balance of a square-edged lip to maximize grip and a harder center profile for speed. The key is in the shape of the lip; thin at the edge but quickly getting thicker, with a hollow relief near the core. What this does is create a spring-loaded, rebounding lip, so each time you pump for speed the wheel pumps back. And because the contact patch is nice and wide you can really dig into your rail and these wheels stick. Made in the USA from custom mixed urethane specifically formulated for Carver s new Roundhouse brand. The Carver Radial Series Wheel These 65mm wheels have the perfect combination of grip and slide properties. The soft 78A durometer urethane grips the road exceptionally well, but the rounded lip provides a nice breakaway point for slides and speed scrubbing. The center-set bearings allow you to rotate your wheels for even wear, extending their usable life. Pipewrench This stainless steel universal pocket shop measures in at under 2 1/2 in length, so it s easy to bring along on a session for on-the-fly adjusting. Made of tool-grade stainless steel, it won t rust, break or wear out, guaranteed. The Allen key snaps on with a powerful neodymium magnet. 25
C7 Link Set C7 Spring C7 Thrust Bearing Set C7 Upgrade Kit C7 Link Set We ve upgraded our link so it s made from Grade 8 steel with extra side ribs at the 90 degree bend for extra strength, and we ve added a C-clip to the Spring Bolt so that if it ever loosens up it will never fall out. It s easy to install, just pull the clip off the groove, assemble the C7 as you normally would and then snap the C-clip on. C7 Spring We ve made this custom Spring out of Rocket Wire, the best aerospace material we could find, for the longest continuous use possible. We also go to the extra steps of peening the surface, which is a way to polish the surface so there are no minute cracks that can grow over time and contribute to Spring failure, and we lightly oil them to prevent surface rust that also shortens duty cycle. We recommend that you use a liberal amount of Marine Grease (what we use at the factory) or a high quality bicycle bearing grease for quiet and long-lasting action. C7 Thrust Bearing Set C7 Thrust Bearing Set: Like your wheel bearings, water, sand and heavy use can rust and/or wear out your bearings, so if you re hard on your C7 truck you can always bring that smooth rotation back to new again with this easily installed double Thrust Bearing Set with double-thick Thrust Washers C7 Upgrade Kit Starting in 2009 we upgraded our Bottom Thrust Bearing Washers from standard thickness to double thickness. These heavy-duty Washers are much more durable than the standard thickness Washers, but in order to fit them into the C7 we had to make more room on the Arm Bearing Plate for them. So if you have a pre-2009 C7 and you need to replace your Thrust Bearings for any reason, whether because you have a cracked Washer or a rusty or worn out Thrust Bearing Set, this Kit will provide you with all the parts you need to rebuild your C7 with the latest improvements, including our newest Link, made with Grade 8 steel with extra side ribs at the bend for extra strength. 26
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