{"title":"Carver C5 Surfskates","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eAll Carver Surfskates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carver CX Trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-cx-surfskates\"\u003eCarver CX Surfskates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"C7 Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/c7-surfskates\"\u003eCarver C7 Surfskates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-trucks\" title=\"Carver Trucks\"\u003eCarver Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carver-32-sun-ray-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 32\" Sun Ray C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 32\" Sun Ray C5 - part of Carvers \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-streetsurf-series\" title=\"Carver Street Surf Series\"\u003eStreet Surf Series\u003c\/a\u003e\", as you could have guessed by the more street skateboard styled deck. No swallowtails here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 32\" this does sound like one of the bigger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e boards at first glance but it's not quite that simple - the wheelbase is actually one of the shorter available at just over 15.625\" so it will be more agile - and less stable - than boards that are shorter such as the 30\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-30-emerald-peak-c7-surfskate\" title=\"Carver Emerald Peak Surfskate\"\u003eEmerald Peak\u003c\/a\u003e or 31\" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-31-triton-signal-cx-surfskate\" title='Carver 31\" Triton Signal Surfskate'\u003eTriton\u003c\/a\u003e. The reason is the big skateboard nose hanging over the front truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nose on a surfskate, is that a good idea? Well, perhaps not if you had a C7 setup. But this complete features the C5 system which is more stable, lower to the ground and narrower than the others, meaning you can even ollie this board without fear of landing off centre and rolling your ankle on the mad lean!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C5 system is not covered in our review of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\"\u003eC7 vs CX vs Landyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e trucks, but we'd say it sits somewhere between the CX and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/landyachtz\"\u003eLandyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e in terms of pumpability and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great option for anyone looking for a surfskate that goes well in the skatepark. The wheels are 95A - much harder than your average cruiser wheel, and will perform best on the smooth concrete of a park or on really good asphalt. Full of flow, whether you're sliding into the transition or banking right off the top.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44611611820316,"sku":"CMP_CRV_SUNRAY_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Carver-Surfskates-Sun-Ray.jpg?v=1677939433"},{"product_id":"carver-27-zapper-snapper-surfskate","title":"Carver 27\" Zapper Snapper C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kids are alright... and thus deserve a surfskate that suits them. Step in the new \u003ca title=\"Carver Mini Series Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-mini-series\"\u003eCarver Mini Series\u003c\/a\u003e with the 27\" Zapper Snapper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27\" is small. \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e themselves recommend this size for shredders-to-be aged 10+. But what makes it so suitable for the young guns?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bushings: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall but mighty, these little urethane doughnuts make more difference to a skateboard than one would expect. Normally, it's the little ones that suffer most when a standard skateboard (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/cruiser-skateboards\" title=\"Cruisers\"\u003ecruiser\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboards\" title=\"Longboards\"\u003elongboard\u003c\/a\u003e) is purchased - they won't be able to turn at all with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Bushing Set up\"\u003ebushing set up\u003c\/a\u003e designed for adults. And turning is the fun part - especially with a surfskate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver have come up with the goods on these Mini Series boards though, and swapped the bushings out for something much softer than standard. Softer bushings mean less resistance when leaning, for lower effort smoother carves for those who are yet to have a growth spurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 27\" Zapper Snapper features 84A bushings - standard Carver setups come with 90As. The lower the number, the lower the resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C5 trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5 feels very similar to the CX - the most popular surfskate truck system out there - but has a lower ride height. Always a good thing for stability and ease of pushing, it's makes even more difference for people with little legs. The C5 truck will be much more manageable for kids, and the lower ride height also makes it much easier for those wanting to learn some skate tricks along the way, be it the basics, ollies or kickflips and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollow kingpins and axles further lower the weight of the trucks to make it a pleasure for kids to skate around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60mm wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly smaller than you'd find on most adult surfskates which tend to feature wheels between 65mm and 75mm. It's a small difference but reinforces all of the good bits above - the ride height and the weight are both reduced to make it as easy as possible for kids to get carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright graphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e This one split opinions in the shop, but then, don't all the best graphics do that? With the printed griptape lightning bolt this one really stands out. It's not a bad place-marker for the important front foot, either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board is built with standard 7-ply maple - forgoing the weight saving of the smaller options in favour of something that can stay relevant for many years to come, and even let mum and dad have a go... if you're allowed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver know what they're doing when it comes to designing surfskates, and it's easy to see that they've properly thought about what would make them the most fun for kids to learn and shred on. We're stoked to carry these in the shop!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698382717212,"sku":"CMP_CRV_ZAPPERSNAPPER27_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Kids-Surfskate-Zapper-Snapper-27-13.jpg?v=1707316330"},{"product_id":"carver-28-tiki-sunrise-surfskate","title":"Carver 28\" Tiki Sunrise C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kids are alright... and thus deserve a surfskate that suits them. Step in the new \u003ca title=\"Carver Mini Series Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-mini-series\"\u003eCarver Mini Series\u003c\/a\u003e with the 28\" Tiki Sunrise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28\" is the largest of the Mini Series...but it's still small! \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e themselves recommend this size for little shredders-to-be aged 10+. But what makes it so suitable for the young guns?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bushings: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall but mighty, these little urethane doughnuts make more difference to a skateboard than one would expect. Normally, it's the little ones that suffer most when a standard skateboard (or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/cruiser-skateboards\" title=\"Cruisers\"\u003ecruiser\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboards\" title=\"Longboards\"\u003elongboard\u003c\/a\u003e) is purchased - they won't be able to turn at all with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/truck-bushings\" title=\"Bushing setup\"\u003ebushing setup\u003c\/a\u003e designed for adults. And turning is the fun part - especially with a surfskate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver have come up with the goods on these Mini Series boards though, and swapped the bushings out for something much softer than standard. Softer bushings mean less resistance when leaning, for lower effort smoother carves for those who are yet to have a growth spurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C5 trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5 feels very similar to the CX - the most popular surfskate truck system out there - but has a lower ride height. Always a good thing for stability and ease of pushing, it's makes even more difference for people with little legs. The C5 truck will be much more manageable for kids, and the lower ride height also makes it much easier for those wanting to learn some skate tricks along the way, be it the basics, ollies or kickflips and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollow kingpins and axles further lower the weight of the trucks to make it a pleasure for kids to skate around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60mm wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly smaller than you'd find on most adult surfskates which tend to feature wheels between 65mm and 75mm. It's a small difference but reinforces all of the good bits above - the ride height and the weight are both reduced to make it as easy as possible for kids to get carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright graphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e What 10 year old surfer doesn't love a tiki? This 10 year old (at heart) surfer would be all over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest of the Carver Mini Series, this one would last anyone well into adulthood. Be it for carving cutbacks in the carpark, adrenaline pumping at the pumptrack or simply a beachfront cruise, you'll be well taken care of with the Tiki Sunrise. Solid piece of kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698469224732,"sku":"CMP_CRV_TIKISUNRISE28_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Kids-Surfskate-Tiki-Sunrise-28-1.jpg?v=1708084121"},{"product_id":"lush-fuel-logo-surfskate","title":"Lush Fuel Logo C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Lush Fuel C5 surfskate edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the greatness of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/lush-fuel\" title=\"Lush Fuel\"\u003eLush Fuel cruiserboard\u003c\/a\u003e, including but not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall mini cruiser with a flattened off nose to allow for a longer wheelbase and more stability in the same package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper comfy concave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little gentle dampening flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwesome aftermarket \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-wheels\/cult-wheels\" title=\"Cult Wheels\"\u003eCult Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...but it's got the added epic nature of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 trucks\"\u003eCarver C5 surfskate trucks\u003c\/a\u003e underneath!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery basically: these turn a whole lot more than the regular skate truck version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's good about that?\u003c\/strong\u003e Well it's a whole lot of fun at much lower speeds! That means for beginners, anyone cautious, brave kids with cautious parents, etc, you can experience the joy of carving, pumping up to speed, generally enjoying life on a board without the higher risk, lots of pads or driving to a special hill or location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's bad about that?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your brave little one has skatepark aspirations, go for the cruiserboard option. Those trucks are more suited to the skatepark and for tricks in general. For picking up speed, they'd likely be more comfy on those trucks too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are definitely a kid-sized board - adults will be better served by some of the bigger boards in the lineup: check out the Nomad, Throttle or more from Carver themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you're small, or buying for someone small, check out the Lush Fuel C5 surfskate. It's comfy, turny, fun and everything a little board should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48141905494300,"sku":"CMP_LSH_FUEL_SRF_LOGO_PRO_BLD","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Fuel-Logo-Surfskate-8.jpg?v=1715270883"},{"product_id":"lush-fuel-boat-surfskate","title":"Lush Fuel Boat C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Lush Fuel C5 surfskate edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the greatness of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/lush-fuel\" title=\"Lush Fuel\"\u003eLush Fuel cruiserboard\u003c\/a\u003e, including but not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall mini cruiser with a flattened off nose to allow for a longer wheelbase and more stability in the same package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper comfy concave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little gentle dampening flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwesome aftermarket \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-wheels\/cult-wheels\" title=\"Cult Wheels\"\u003eCult Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...but it's got the added epic nature of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 trucks\"\u003eCarver C5 surfskate trucks\u003c\/a\u003e underneath!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery basically: these turn a whole lot more than the regular skate truck version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's good about that?\u003c\/strong\u003e Well it's a whole lot of fun at much lower speeds! That means for beginners, anyone cautious, brave kids with cautious parents, etc, you can experience the joy of carving, pumping up to speed, generally enjoying life on a board without the higher risk, lots of pads or driving to a special hill or location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's bad about that?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your brave little one has skatepark aspirations, go for the cruiserboard option. Those trucks are more suited to the skatepark and for tricks in general. For picking up speed, they'd likely be more comfy on those trucks too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are definitely a kid-sized board - adults will be better served by some of the bigger boards in the lineup: check out the Nomad, Throttle or more from Carver themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you're small, or buying for someone small, check out the Lush Fuel C5 surfskate. It's comfy, turny, fun and everything a little board should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142062977308,"sku":"CMP_LSH_FUEL_SRF_BOAT_PRO_BLD","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Lush-Fuel-Boat-Surfskate-8.jpg?v=1715268622"},{"product_id":"lush-fuel-surf-surfskate","title":"Lush Fuel Surf C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Lush Fuel C5 surfskate edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the greatness of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/lush-fuel\" title=\"Lush Fuel\"\u003eLush Fuel cruiserboard\u003c\/a\u003e, including but not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall mini cruiser with a flattened off nose to allow for a longer wheelbase and more stability in the same package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper comfy concave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little gentle dampening flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwesome aftermarket \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboard-wheels\/cult-wheels\" title=\"Cult Wheels\"\u003eCult Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...but it's got the added epic nature of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 trucks\"\u003eCarver C5 surfskate trucks\u003c\/a\u003e underneath!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery basically: these turn a whole lot more than the regular skate truck version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's good about that?\u003c\/strong\u003e Well it's a whole lot of fun at much lower speeds! That means for beginners, anyone cautious, brave kids with cautious parents, etc, you can experience the joy of carving, pumping up to speed, generally enjoying life on a board without the higher risk, lots of pads or driving to a special hill or location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's bad about that?\u003c\/strong\u003e If your brave little one has skatepark aspirations, go for the cruiserboard option. Those trucks are more suited to the skatepark and for tricks in general. For picking up speed, they'd likely be more comfy on those trucks too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are definitely a kid-sized board - adults will be better served by some of the bigger boards in the lineup: check out the Nomad, Throttle or more from Carver themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you're small, or buying for someone small, check out the Lush Fuel C5 surfskate. It's comfy, turny, fun and everything a little board should be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142228881692,"sku":"CMP_LSH_FUEL_SRF_SURF_PRO_BLD","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Fuel-Surf-Surfskate-8-8.jpg?v=1715966721"},{"product_id":"lush-longboards-throttle-surfskate","title":"Lush Longboards Throttle C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboards\" title=\"Longboards\"\u003elongboard\u003c\/a\u003e? Is it a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e? The Lush Throttle C5 setup is the best possible mix of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does that mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReasons it's a longboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's long - longer than your average surfskate, at 34\" and 20.5\" wheelbase. Is that a bad thing? Not at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst it's not the board for whipping cutbacks in carpark spaces necessarily (though it is pretty good at that side of things too) it is a whole lot more versatile thanks to the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bonus is the added stability - fear of gentle inclines and giving it hell round the pumptrack: gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut in the streets with lots of room to play with, the longer wheelbase will allow you to draw beautiful lines, linking up carving, pumping, pushing and jumping to your hearts content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReasons it's a surfskate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's got the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 trucks\"\u003eCarver C5 truckset\u003c\/a\u003e underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're surfskate trucks - but perhaps not quite like you imagine. They're a whole lot more polite than the wild swinging arm of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 trucks\"\u003eC7 trucks\u003c\/a\u003e, more akin to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX trucks\"\u003eCX\u003c\/a\u003e but taken another step further: the hanger width and the ride height are both smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower ride height means that this board doesn't suffer from that tippy feeling on other surfskates. Pushing is less effort, braking is easier, you're more stable and (my favourite bit) you have a fully functional tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReason's it's for you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the look of the Throttle but aren't interested in ever taking your board much over jogging speed: please get this surfskate edition, and thank us later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a joy to ride, doing everything one hopes for from a longboard at lower speeds - super agile and turny, really fun in the car park and down the cycle path. Throw in the low ride height and functional tail and you can ollie this thing up curbs and start really throwing flair into your daily ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCity machine, pumptrack slayer, cruising companion, call it what you will. The Throttle C5 surfskate has all the potential to be your new best friend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48142531756316,"sku":"CMP_LSH_THROTTLE_SRF_PRO_BLD","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Lush-Throttle-Surfskate-1s-7.jpg?v=1715967030"},{"product_id":"carver-32-omni-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 32\" Omni C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 32\" Omni C5 surfskate, and whilst it may look like, well, a skateboard, it's a far cry from your average cruiser!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-streetsurf-series\" title=\"Carver Streetsurf Series\"\u003eCarver Streetsurf Series\u003c\/a\u003e at 32\" long and 8.5\" wide, the Omni deck is indeed a nice big skateboard - perfect for finding flow around the park and even lofting it into the air, without being so small that you feel any pressure to be pulling technical tricks. The extra length also allows for the wheelbase to be up at 15.625\" - super comfy for surfskate trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with \u003ca title=\"Carver C5 trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver's C5 truck system\u003c\/a\u003e - that's a C5 up front and a C4 in the back. The C5s are lower in ride height and narrower than its classic surf brothers. Your wheels stay firmly under your deck, you have a lower centre of gravity and the angle at which the tail hits the floor is in that sweet spot for good pop and balance in manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen compared to the \u003ca title=\"Carver C7 trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eC7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Carver CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCX\u003c\/a\u003e, they offer easier, higher ollies and great control in the skatepark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is really what it's designed for - with the 95A Carver Black Park wheels, it won't be as smooth across town as other surfskates but it makes up for it when you get onto some smooth concrete. In the park the wheels are fast, grippy and will lock into grinds on the coping no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're the kind of rider who wants to blend surf-style flow with technical park tricks, the Omni's got your name written all over it. Flowy carves, snappy ollies, grinds, slides... It's not just a surfskate and it's not just a skateboard - it's the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48848713122076,"sku":"CMP_CRV_OMNI_C5","price":229.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Omni-C5-Street-Surfskate-1.jpg?v=1717763828"},{"product_id":"carver-32-25-firebrand-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 32.25\" Firebrand C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 32.25\" Firebrand C5 surfskate, the largest, cruisiest member of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-streetsurf-series\" title=\"Carver Streetsurf Series\"\u003eCarver Streetsurf Series\u003c\/a\u003e in a classic pool shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 32.25\" x 8.875\" it's a quarter inch longer and 3\/8s wider than the Omni. Not much on paper, but you definitely notice that extra meat under your feet. For bigger feet, or bigger riders in general, you may feel more comfy on this version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, there's a bit of style invovled too - this one being more rounded versus the more square nose and tail of the Omni. And... flames. Get the one that makes you want to go skate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 trucks\"\u003eCarver's C5 truck system\u003c\/a\u003e - that's a C5 up front and a C4 in the back. The C5s are lower in ride height and narrower than its classic surf brothers. Your wheels stay firmly under your deck, you have a lower centre of gravity and the angle at which the tail hits the floor is in that sweet spot for good pop and balance in manuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen compared to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 trucks\"\u003eC7\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX trucks\"\u003eCX\u003c\/a\u003e, they offer easier, higher ollies and great control in the skatepark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is really what it's designed for - with the 95A Carver Black Park wheels, it won't be as smooth across town as other surfskates but it makes up for it when you get onto some smooth concrete. In the park the wheels are fast, grippy and will lock into grinds on the coping no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're the kind of rider who wants to blend surf-style flow with technical park tricks or pumptrack laps, have a look at the Firebrand. Flowy carves, snappy ollies, grinds, slides... It's not just a surfskate and it's not just a skateboard - it's the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928524239132,"sku":"CMP_CRV_FIREBRAND_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-32-25-Firebrand-C5-Surfskate-3.jpg?v=1717764361"},{"product_id":"carver-29-surfrider-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 29\" Surfrider C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e Surfrider is super sick! It's narrow (7.75\"!) and short (29\") like a banana board of times long past, and they've gone as far as machining down the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 trucks\"\u003eCarver C5 trucks\u003c\/a\u003e to 4\" so they fit just right under there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offers a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e experience like no other board on the market - feet close together, angled forwards, channelling your inner teenage Jay Adams and getting low and groovy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new school additions are the tail and even the little nose, which on a small board like this is great to give you a warning when your feet are too far forwards and back - there isn't loads of space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic surf graphic styling and old school looking 65mm wheels really complete the look and of all the boards in the shop to have \"Surf\" somewhere in the name... this one earns it best. Woopow!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55228985934206,"sku":"CMP_CRV_SURFRIDER_BLUE_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-29-surfrider-c5-blue-1.jpg?v=1741010125"},{"product_id":"carver-26-quasar-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 26\" Quasar C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kids are alright... and thus deserve a surfskate that suits them. Step in the new \u003ca title=\"Carver Mini Series Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-mini-series\"\u003eCarver Mini Series\u003c\/a\u003e with the 26\" Quasar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 26\" is \u003cem\u003esmall\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e themselves recommend this size for little shredders-to-be aged 5-9. But what makes it so suitable for the young guns?\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C5 trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5 feels similar to the CX - the most popular surfskate truck system out there - but has a lower ride height. Always a good thing for stability and ease of pushing, it's makes even more difference for people with little legs. The C5 truck will be much more manageable for kids, and the lower ride height also makes it much easier for those wanting to learn some skate tricks along the way, be it the basics, ollies or kickflips and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollow kingpins and axles further lower the weight of the trucks to make it a pleasure for kids to skate around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-ply construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 26\" board is pressed with only 6 plies of Canadian maple - one less than your usual skateboard or surfskate. This lowers the weight of the thing still further and introduces a gentle flex for kids - super comfortable and means you don't rattle your feet off on rougher stretches of tarmac!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65mm wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not too big and not too small - a nice compromise that keeps the ride height low, whilst still rolling smoothly and for a long time for minimal input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright graphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ok, I'm (technically) an adult and I really like the graphics too... Though with a name like Quasar I do have connotations of shooting laser guns round some kind of labyrinth situation opposite the bowling alley. Perhaps they missed a trick there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the smallest surfskate (and actually smallest skateboard!) in our whole shop, but thanks to the nice width (9.625\") still has years of life in it as the kids grow older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all it's an awesome product, thoroughly designed with small humans in mind. You can't really go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57684448149886,"sku":"CMP_CRV_QUASAR_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-quasar-c5-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1784289503"},{"product_id":"carver-27-snake-bite-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 27\" Snake Bite C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kids are alright... and thus deserve a surfskate that suits them. Step in the new \u003ca title=\"Carver Mini Series Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-mini-series\"\u003eCarver Mini Series\u003c\/a\u003e with the 27\" Snake Bite!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 27\" is \u003cem\u003esmall\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e themselves recommend this size for little shredders-to-be aged 5-9. But what makes it so suitable for the young guns?\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C5 trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5 feels similar to the CX - the most popular surfskate truck system out there - but has a lower ride height. Always a good thing for stability and ease of pushing, it's makes even more difference for people with little legs. The C5 truck will be much more manageable for kids, and the lower ride height also makes it much easier for those wanting to learn some skate tricks along the way, be it the basics, ollies or kickflips and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollow kingpins and axles further lower the weight of the trucks to make it a pleasure for kids to skate around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-ply construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 27\" board is pressed with only 6 plies of Canadian maple - one less than your usual skateboard or surfskate. This lowers the weight of the thing still further and introduces a gentle flex for kids - super comfortable and means you don't rattle your feet off on rougher stretches of tarmac!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60mm wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Working with the C5 trucks to keep the ride height as low as possible - maximum return from minimal effort (from mini legs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright graphics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ok, I'm (technically) an adult and I really like the graphics too... This one reminds me of summer holidays in north Devon, going into Tiki and other surf shops begging for free stickers. They usually obliged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carver Mini Series are nicely thought out and functional - small onshore days are a worry no more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57684467876222,"sku":"CMP_CRV_SNAKEBITE_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-snakebite-c5-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1784295586"},{"product_id":"carver-28-bluefin-c5-surfskate","title":"Carver 28\" Bluefin C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kids are alright... and thus deserve a surfskate that suits them. Step in the new \u003ca title=\"Carver Mini Series Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-mini-series\"\u003eCarver Mini Series\u003c\/a\u003e with the 28\" Bluefin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28\" is the largest of the Mini Series...but it's still small! \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e aren't actually calling this one a kids board and it comes with the standard skateboard construction of 7-ply maple, rather than the lighter, flexier 6 of the smaller boards.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does still work great for kids age 10+ but is equally super fun for adults. It's a short deck but doesn't skimp on width at 9.625\". It encourages that smaller up-front stance of days gone by which is really playful - once you find the rhythm you'll be standing like that on any board, any time you're cruising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarver C5 trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The C5 feels very similar to the CX - the most popular surfskate truck system out there - but has a lower ride height. Always a good thing for stability and ease of pushing, it's makes even more difference for people with little legs. The C5 truck will be much more manageable for kids, and the lower ride height also makes it much easier for those wanting to learn some skate tricks along the way, be it the basics, ollies or kickflips and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65mm wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sweet spot for a low ride height whilst still having a good amount of rollover. The rounded lips mean these will slide nicely if you push them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest of the Carver Mini Series, this one would last anyone well into adulthood. Be it for carving cutbacks in the carpark, adrenaline pumping at the pumptrack or simply a beachfront cruise, you'll be well taken care of with the 28\" Bluefin. Solid piece of kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57684607598974,"sku":"CMP_CRV_BLUEFIN28_C5","price":239.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-28-bluefin-c5-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1784211986"},{"product_id":"loaded-ballona-orca-c5-surfskate","title":"Loaded Ballona Orca C5 Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Ballona Orca - the carefully crafted answer to the mini cruiser market, now featuring killer new graphic AND \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-5-75-c5-c4-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C5 surfskate trucks\"\u003eCarver C5 surfskate trucks\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 27.75\" long this is a small cruiser board - and a small surfskate too. You can get super cruisy with your feet close together and really feel it out. The extra width compared to other surfskates around this size (like the Lush Fuel for example) gives a bunch of extra leverage over the trucks so you do feel very connected to your turn at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"whale belly\" spoon nose wedges the front truck slightly for improved steering and enhanced agility, allowing the rear truck to follow the front and feel nimble and stable all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for everything a small \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e is perfect for - urban commutes, people-slalom, pumptrack ripping, driveway slashing, transition flow and general good times. Easy to carry and easy to stash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Loaded Ballona offers comfort and security previously only found in medically prescribed weighted blankets\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per Loaded themselves, it's right for you if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou want a board that pumps from a standstill and carves like a shortboard. No swell required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’re looking for surf and snow training that fits under a café table and in an overhead bin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou love the Ballona’s tuned steering and want to crank the agility dial all the way up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eYou want a surfskate that still ollies. The C5’s shorter, narrower geometry keeps the pop, so curbs and cracks are features, not obstacles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57864778350974,"sku":"CMP_LOA_BALLONA_ORCA_SRF_BLD","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Loaded-Ballona-orca-surfskate-2.jpg?v=1787324352"}],"url":"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-c5-surfskates\/adjustable-wheel-base.oembed","provider":"Vandem Longboard Shop UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}