{"title":"Carver CX 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 href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/c7-surfskates\" title=\"C7 Surfskates\"\u003eCarver C7 Surfskates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/c5-surfskates\" title=\"C5 Surfskates\"\u003eCarver C5 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":"loaded-carver-bolsa-surfskate","title":"Loaded Bolsa Carver CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Carver Bolsa is everything you'd expect from a Loaded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e - thoroughly designed, properly tested, and beautifully presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeck-wise, the Loaded Carver Bolsa is a finely tuned machine. Designed in a collaboration between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-longboards\" title=\"Loaded Longboards\"\u003eLoaded\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e to bring the good feelings to a new level in combination with the Carver trucks. Mellow concave and rocker provide a comfy platform, while the kicktail and wheel-arches give you that bit of extra tactile feedback to lock you in and know exactly where your feet are at all times. You can really throw this one around!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two options - the Carver CX and the Carver C7. This is the CX version. If you're not sure which is the one for you, we have a solid writeup that compares them here - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\" title=\"Surfskate truck review\"\u003eCarver C7 vs CX vs Landyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e surfskate trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CX truck is a single-action truck and looks much more like a truck that you might recognise. It doesn't turn like one, though! This thing can be pumped up to speed from a standstill - you can even pump uphill. If you might take your surfskate to the skatepark or the pumptrack, the CX will be the more stable feeling of the two options here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CX comes with 77a (blue) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-4president-wheels-70mm\" title=\"Orangatang 4President Longboard Wheels\"\u003eOrangatang 4Pres\u003c\/a\u003e, a slightly softer version than the 80a (orange) that come with the C7 setup. The Blue 4Presidents have a little more grip, allowing you to push the limits of the CX truck a little further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth setups have the standard Carver bushings replaced with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-nipple-double-barrel\" title=\"Orangatang Nipple bushings\"\u003eOrangatangs Nipple bushings\u003c\/a\u003e for even more response, and come built with Loaded's own Jehu bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40352553926765,"sku":"CMP_LOA_BOLSA_CX","price":249.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Loaded-Surfskate-Bolsa-Carver-CX-12.jpg?v=1666274283"},{"product_id":"carver-31-triton-signal-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 31\" Triton Signal CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Carver Triton 31\" Signal CX - that's a lot of words, let's break it down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e - I think we're all comfortable with this one. The original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e trucks with their patented pivoting arm was the C7 and nothing came close to performing like it for years - decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carver Triton Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-triton-surfskates\"\u003eTriton\u003c\/a\u003e - Triton is a series of four boards heavily influenced by surfboard design, from 29\" to 32\", leading us nicely onto the next part...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31\" - total length for this board. Our favourite of the series, sitting in a sweet spot that allows you to carve some seriously tight lines once you're used to it - you'll love the feeling of trusting your rail and leaning all your weight onto it, for the board to come back under your feet in a loving arc! Being slightly longer than some of the other offerings, there is also some extra stability and you can build up quite some speed with a bit more comfort and control, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignal - The name of the graphic for this board. They've white-dipped the top deck to further enhance the surfboard feeling (though personally I do like a good resin tint!) and the graphic underneath is a transparent colour overlay in a nod to classic glassing style (yeah, tints!). Understated and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCX - This board features the Carver CX truck up front. Marketed as a hybrid truck that's able to both surfskate and skateskate. With less moving parts than the C7, it's easier to maintain (ie, you don't have to) and can take a bit more of a beating. If you're looking to take your surfskate into the skatepark and slash some copings, we definitely recommend this truck. It's sketchy as anything in fakie, but it is possible... can't say the same for the C7!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e on this one which we do appreciate - you want your feet to hold on tight whilst you rip into turns. Otherwise, we can recommend reading our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\"\u003eCarver C7 vs CX vs Landyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e surfskate truck review if you're not 100% sure which one you might want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triton Signal is a classic among classics, perfect for flat days or for when your arms are supernoodled but you still have a yearning for turning. Thumbs up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44611534782748,"sku":"CMP_CRV_TRITON31_CX","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Carver-Surfskates-Signal.jpg?v=1677939387"},{"product_id":"carver-30-triton-spectral-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 30\" Triton Spectral CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Carver Triton 30\" Spectral CX - like it's bigger brother the Signal, there are a lot of words to this title - let's break it down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e - I think we're all comfortable with this one. The original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e trucks with their patented pivoting arm was the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 trucks\"\u003eC7\u003c\/a\u003e and nothing came close to performing like it for years - decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-triton-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Triton Surfskates\"\u003eTriton\u003c\/a\u003e - Triton is a series of four boards heavily influenced by surfboard design, from 29\" to 32\", leading us nicely onto the next part...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30\" - total length for this board. The 2nd shortest of the series, so you can imagine this one turning super tightly. Whether you want to pump up to speed from standing, rip it round a bowl or generally get super low and slash some concrete cutbacks the compact shape will allow you to really explore your own limits. For slightly more stability and down-the-line speed, you might prefer the Spectrals bigger brother - the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-31-triton-signal-cx-surfskate\" title='Carver Triton 31\" Signal'\u003eTriton 31\" Signal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectral - The name of the graphic for this board. Proper surfy - white dipped with a layover of translucent tints and even the griptape is cut out to look like a tail pad. The attention to detail is high with this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX trucks\"\u003eCX\u003c\/a\u003e - This board features the Carver CX truck up front. Marketed as a hybrid truck that's able to both surfskate and skateskate. With less moving parts than the C7, it's easier to maintain (ie, you don't have to) and can take a bit more of a beating. If you're looking to take your surfskate into the skatepark and slash some copings, we definitely recommend this truck. It's sketchy as anything in fakie, but it is possible... can't say the same for the C7!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e on this one which we do appreciate - you want your feet to hold on tight whilst you rip into turns. Otherwise, we can recommend reading our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\"\u003eCarver C7 vs CX vs Landyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e surfskate truck review if you're not 100% sure which one you might want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triton Spectral is a great value way to venture into the world of surfskating, from the brand that started it all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44951110943004,"sku":"CMP_CRV_TRITON30_CX","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Triton-Spectral-Carver-Surfskate.jpg?v=1681736877"},{"product_id":"carver-32-triton-prismal-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 32\" Triton Prismal CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Carver Triton 32\" Prismal CX - that's a lot of words, let's break it down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e - I think we're all comfortable with this one. The original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e trucks with their patented pivoting arm was the C7 and nothing came close to performing like it for years - decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-triton-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Triton Surfskates\"\u003eTriton\u003c\/a\u003e - Triton is a series of four boards heavily influenced by surfboard design, from 29\" to 32\", leading us nicely onto the next part...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32\" - total length for this board. This is the longest in the Triton lineup and it just might be my go-to. The CX trucks (read on for more on those) really will turn on a dime under your feet. Just lean on that inside rail and surrender, it's a great feeling. With all that turning power, I (with size 11 feet) quite like that extra bit of platform and wheelbase. If you've got big feet or are quite tall or broad shouldered, this will likely be the one for you. If you're smaller, check out the lower end of the Triton range for something that may feel more natural under your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrismal - The name of the graphic for this board. As with the rest of the range, it's a white dipped top and bottom deck to resemble many a surfboard, and they've gone for a transparent overlay on the bottom, building colours up in layers just as one might with fibreglass. It's simple and sexy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCX - This board features the Carver CX truck up front. Marketed as a hybrid truck that's able to both surfskate and skateskate. With less moving parts than the C7, it's easier to maintain (ie, you don't have to) and can take a bit more of a beating. If you're looking to take your surfskate into the skatepark and slash some copings, we definitely recommend this truck. It's sketchy as anything in fakie, but it is possible... can't say the same for the C7!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e on this one which we do appreciate - you want your feet to hold on tight whilst you rip into turns. Otherwise, we can recommend reading our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\"\u003eCarver C7 vs CX vs Landyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e surfskate truck review if you're not 100% sure which one you might want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triton Prismal is a classic among classics, perfect for flat days or for when your arms are supernoodled but you still have a yearning for turning. Thumbs up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719988437276,"sku":"CMP_CRV_TRITON32_CX","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Triton-Prismal-Carver-Surfskate-9.jpg?v=1689333864"},{"product_id":"carver-29-triton-astral-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 29\" Triton Astral CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Carver Triton 29\" Astral CX - as with the rest of this series, that's quite a few words so we're going to break it down for you. Strap in for the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e - I think we're all comfortable with this one. The original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e trucks with their patented pivoting arm was the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 trucks\"\u003eC7\u003c\/a\u003e and nothing came close to performing like it for years - decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-triton-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Triton Surfskates\"\u003eTriton\u003c\/a\u003e - Triton is a series of four boards heavily influenced by surfboard design, from 29\" to 32\", leading us nicely onto the next part...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e29\" - total length for this board. The shortest in the Triton series, and about as short as you'll find a surfskate in general. That means it'll turn like crazy, and trust me when I say we've tried to get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\" title=\"Turning really rather tightly on a surfskate in the shop\"\u003emost out of it around the shop!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolute winner for smaller feet and smaller riders in general, a compact shape that does everything it needs to and nothing it doesn't. If you're thinking you'll be going pretty fast on your surfskate, perhaps a longer one would be more suited to you. However for tight turns and cruising up to jogging speed, this one is just the ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstral - The name of the graphic for this board. Surfboard-like, to say the least. White dipped, tailpad griptape design, and a nice resin tint style overlay colourway underneath. Juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX trucks\"\u003eCX\u003c\/a\u003e - This board features the Carver CX truck up front. Marketed as a hybrid truck that's able to both surfskate and skateskate. With less moving parts than the C7, it's easier to maintain (ie, you don't have to) and can take a bit more of a beating. If you're looking to take your surfskate into the skatepark and slash some copings, we definitely recommend this truck. It's sketchy as anything in fakie, but it is possible... can't say the same for the C7!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e on this one which we do appreciate - you want your feet to hold on tight whilst you rip into turns. Otherwise, we can recommend reading our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\"\u003eCarver C7 vs CX vs Landyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e surfskate truck review if you're not 100% sure which one you might want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triton Astral is a great way to step into the world of surfskating without breaking the bank. You get the proper stuff and a great looking setup and still have cash left over for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea) pads and a helmet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eb) a tasty dinner with someone special\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ec) fuel to get to the beach and actually going surfing..!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45720084283676,"sku":"CMP_CRV_TRITON29_CX","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Triton-Astral-29-10.jpg?v=1689333847"},{"product_id":"carver-31-kai-lenny-lava-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 31\" Kai Lenny Lava CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Lenny Lava 31\" from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e and the man himself - mid-size in length, large in stature with the \"Hyperspoon\" mould offering a deep dish spoon in the nose to lock in that front foot while you whip this thing round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat concave makes this board everything you'd expect from a Kai Lenny model - high performance, full commitment, no corners cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17\" wheelbase is just short enough to get your turn radius down to a minimum - it'll turn 360 in a car park space - but long enough that if you want to pump it hard up to speed, you can really fly. Think down the line at Jaws, but with more tarmac and less death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned in Kai's Lava graphic, the same as his massive quiver of surfboards, and he's definitely someone to emulate. Fit and healthy, frustratingly talented and hard-working to boot. The greatest waterman there is? Perhaps. But to go out on a limb here, the greatest surfskater he is not. Emulate as far as you like, but with a high-performance board like this I recommend building your own style and flow. Give it time, and Kai will want one of your pro-model Carvers for his collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e on this one, definitely needed if you want to be getting radical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai has a second, larger model available that comes in at 34\" - great for bigger feet, building confidence and going fast. Check out the \u003ca title='Carver 34\" Kai Lenny Dragon Surfskate' href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-kailenny34\"\u003e34\" Dragon\u003c\/a\u003e if that sounds more like your deal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn awesome way to subtly show your support for one of the greatest out there whilst owning one of the best \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskates\u003c\/a\u003e there is. You won't grow out of this one - but hopefully you'll destroy it through years of solid use and sandy car boots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47698969461020,"sku":"CMP_CRV_KAILENNYLAVA31_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Surfskates-Kai-Lenny-31-2.jpg?v=1711627518"},{"product_id":"lush-nomad-gazer-surfskate","title":"Lush Nomad Gazer CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's pretty obvious - we stock \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver trucks\u003c\/a\u003e and we stock \u003ca title=\"Lush Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/lush-longboards\"\u003eLush Longboards\u003c\/a\u003e. And if you take the best surfskate trucks on the market, throw them underneath the comfiest cruiser going... you've got yourself a hell of a good time in the shape of a Lush Nomad Surfskate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mellow concave and gentle flex of the \u003ca title=\"Lush Nomad\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/lush-nomad\"\u003eNomad\u003c\/a\u003e are just right on the \u003ca title=\"Carver CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver CX\u003c\/a\u003e surfskate trucks. After all, your surfboard doesn't have much concave - at least not on top!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gazer deck is somewhat fancier than the Puffins equivalent in that it's made of bamboo and fibreglass, rather than maple. It has a snappier flex and pop, and a lively feeling that will last for a long time into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been riding one of these around the shop for a year now, and it was only recently we had the lightbulb moment: we should offer this pleasure to the wider public...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have the luxury of mixing and matching components, too, and the \u003ca title=\"Lush surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\/lush-longboards\"\u003eLush surfskate range\u003c\/a\u003e therefore comes with the option of the delightful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/lush-smoothie-62mm-longboard-wheels\" title=\"Lush Smoothies 62mm\"\u003eLush Smoothies\u003c\/a\u003e or aftermarket \u003ca title=\"Cult Wheels\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/cult-wheels\"\u003eCult wheels\u003c\/a\u003e for superior speed and grip at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CX truck is a great option for a versatile surfskate - you can tweak this thing until you can carve 360s around a 50p piece, and yet it's a little more stable and comfortable in daily life than the \u003ca title=\"Carver C7 trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eC7 truck\u003c\/a\u003e. Popping to the shops is also very much possible. I wouldn't personally skate it down a big hill - that's not why you have a surfskate - but I have seen it done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the shop we've been riding the Pro setup - the big difference here is that the wheels are that bit smaller and have round lips. This is the option if you want to push your carves and cutbacks so hard that you can powerslide. To get round the corners in our office, we have to!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite setup is a little more all-round for outside use with bigger wheels that have great grip. This is the one that'll build up maximum speed and allow you to take that speed with you out of your turns. It will slide if pushed hard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Pro","offer_id":48141719011612,"sku":"BLD_LSH_NOMAD_SRF_GAZER_PRO","price":199.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elite","offer_id":48141719044380,"sku":"BLD_LSH_NOMAD_SRF_GAZER_ELI","price":219.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Lush-Nomad-Gazer-Surfskate-9.jpg?v=1714595349"},{"product_id":"carver-32-black-tip-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 32\" Black Tip CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-blacktip\" title=\"Carver Black Tip\"\u003eCarver Black Tip\u003c\/a\u003e, the most high performance complete from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e to date?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance enhancing features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperspoon Concave\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe most advanced concave Carver has come up with, and it comes on the boards that need it most - think this one, the Kai Lenny models, etc. Boards that are going to be properly thrown around!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eA deeper dish for the front foot means you're glued in hard - no worries about losing the foot placement that's so important on a \u003ca title=\"Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eSteeper tail in the back gives you that bit extra to push on to create drive out of turns, or to slide out of said turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposite construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Duro-Fusion\" laminate is a high-density, impervious thermoplastic layer on the bottom of the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases the pop of the board be it for your most radical carves or ollies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases deck strength to remove any torsional flex and extend it's life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutline\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingers in the tail provide extra grip for your heel and toe for you to push... even harder!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess performance enhancing but cool anyway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe channels!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out the embossed channels on the underside of the deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to provide extra hold in steep sections, add drive and hold speed through turns... on a surfboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo actual function that I can think of on this board but I love the attention to detail and they look epic combined with the laminate on the bottom!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has the \u003ca title=\"Carver CX Trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e on - but if you're looking for the C7 version, fear not! We have that too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter leading the surfskate truck market for decades, we are stoked to see Carver putting this much thought into their decks as well. The Black Tip is as good as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928769671452,"sku":"CMP_CRV_BLACKTIP_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Black-Tip-CX-Surfskate-1.jpg?v=1719578341"},{"product_id":"carver-34-kai-lenny-dragon-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 34\" Kai Lenny Dragon CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 34\" Kai Lenny Dragon from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e and the man himself - at 34\" long this is the big wave gun of the lineup and will handle as much speed as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e ever will!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to Kai's spirit, the board is everything you'd hope for: a high speed, high performance model that can handle anything in its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bigger platform on this one is confidence inspiring for anyone taking their first steps and enables you to build up more speed through pumping whilst keeping it as stable as possible... but don't worry, it'll still turn around on a dime if you sit all your weight on the rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdorned in Kai's Lava graphic, the same as his massive quiver of surfboards, and he's definitely someone to emulate. Fit and healthy, frustratingly talented and hard-working to boot. The greatest waterman there is? Perhaps. But to go out on a limb here, the greatest surfskater he is not. Emulate as far as you like, but with a high-performance board like this I recommend building your own style and flow. Give it time, and Kai will want one of your pro-model Carvers for his collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e on this one, definitely needed if you want to be getting radical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like Kai's vibe but want a slightly shorter board, check out his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-kailenny31\" title='Carver 31\" Kai Lenny Lava Surfskate'\u003e31\" Lava\u003c\/a\u003e model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtherwise, I've got to say we have a soft spot for slightly longer surfskates in the shop. It may go against the popular grain but being able to take a few good pushes and feel some speed under your feet is always fun. Being able to do it as well as whip it in the pocket... pure awesome. The Carver 34\" Kai Lenny Dragon ticks the boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48933217141020,"sku":"CMP_CRV_KAILENNYDRAGON_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Surfskates-Kai-Lenny-Dragon-34-CX-5.jpg?v=1717766430"},{"product_id":"carver-31-job-aqua-tiger-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 31\" JOB Aqua Tiger CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-job-aqua31\" title='Carver 31\" JOB Aqua Tiger Surfskate'\u003e31\" JOB Aqua Tiger\u003c\/a\u003e is a proper all-round high performance surfskate. 31\" is strangely often what people settle on after trying out a few boards in the shop, and seems to fulfil the expected role of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-performance thanks to Carver's \"Hyperspoon\" concave that they've blessed a few of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-pro-models\" title=\"Carver Pro Models\"\u003ePro Models\u003c\/a\u003e with. It's got a deeper dish at the front foot that hugs your foot and allows you to really dig into turns without fear of losing your grip. The tail is steeper than normal too, providing an epic little pocket for your back foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a good chance you know about Jamie O'Brien if you've landed on this page. If you don't, have a Google... at your own risk. He's a wild man, and there is the potential to spend hours watching videos if you're not careful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep it short - he's one of the most decorated chargers from Hawaii, known for his comfort at Pipeline in particular where he'll paddle out on anything from his regular thruster, to a foamie, to an inflatable sofa... Yep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in his garage, between the big wave guns, jet skis, RC surfers, surfboards, inflatables, etc, you'll find a Carver board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourful, powerful and up for anything - his boards are a reflection on his way of life and we're stoked to have a slice of that in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo there you have it, the JOB Aqua Tiger 31\". For throwing buckets and staying psyched.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48933448712476,"sku":"CMP_CRV_JOBAQUATIGER_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Job-Aqua-Tiger-CX-5.jpg?v=1717766890"},{"product_id":"carver-33-5-job-pink-tiger-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 33.5\" JOB Pink Tiger CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eJamie O'Brien is not a man who's afraid of a bit of speed. And so, to compliment his smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-job-aqua31\" title='Carver 31\" JOB Aqua Tiger Surfskate'\u003e31\" model\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e came out with this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-job-pink34\" title='Carver 33.5\" JOB Pink Tiger Surfskate'\u003e33.5\" JOB Pink Tiger\u003c\/a\u003e to give him a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e that can handle more of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA longer wheelbase, deeper concave and full nose make this a great option for anyone with bigger feet, keen to hit some transitions, or simply focus on generating insane speed through pumping and to hold it through their turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a good chance you know about Jamie O'Brien if you've landed on this page. If you don't, have a Google... at your own risk. He's a wild man, and there is the potential to spend hours watching videos if you're not careful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep it short - he's one of the most decorated chargers from Hawaii, known for his comfort at Pipeline in particular where he'll paddle out on anything from his regular thruster, to a foamie, to an inflatable sofa... Yep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in his garage, between the big wave guns, jet skis, RC surfers, surfboards, inflatables, etc, you'll find a Carver board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourful, powerful and up for anything - his boards are a reflection on his way of life and we're stoked to have a slice of that in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo there you have it, the JOB Pink Tiger 33.5\". For throwing buckets and staying psyched.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48933498421532,"sku":"CMP_CRV_JOBPINKTIGER_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-Job-Pink-Tiger-CX-5.jpg?v=1717769681"},{"product_id":"carver-30-75-yago-dora-fire-goat-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 30.75\" Yago Dora Fire Goat CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eYago Dora is one of the most stylish, progressive aerialists in the surfing world right now, as well as one of the most intuitive barrel riders you'll ever see... if there was ever a CV that'd get you on the \u003ca title=\"Carver Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e team, it's his, and they've graced him with the new \u003ca title=\"Carver Yago Dora Fire Goat Surfskate\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-yagofiregoat3075\"\u003eCarver Yago Dora Fire Goat\u003c\/a\u003e to celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30.75\" this one is definitely at the manoeuvrable end of the \u003ca title=\"Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e scale - not that you can't go fast on it, but it's ready to handle shredding of the highest order. Tight cutbacks and power hacks are what feeds it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper little kick nose on the front to create a pocket for the front foot - firstly to keep it from wandering as you pump, secondly for skatepark shenanigans where a nose can be the difference between a perfect, stylish re-entry and an unplanned cuddle with the concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to emulate Yago's high-performance freesurfing years or his new style winning Championship Tour events, the Fire Goat surfskate provides you with the platform you need to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48933770494236,"sku":"CMP_CRV_YAGOFIREGOAT_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-30-75-yago-dora-fire-goat-cx-surfskate-5.jpg?v=1717770316"},{"product_id":"loaded-omakase-cx-surfskate","title":"Loaded Omakase CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Omakase... designed as an e-board, ridden by most as a \u003ca title=\"Loaded Omakase Short Longboard\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/loaded-omakase\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/loaded-omakase\"\u003ecruiser\u003c\/a\u003e, and yet \u003ca title=\"Loaded Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-longboards\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-longboards\"\u003eLoaded\u003c\/a\u003e have taken it one step further and made it available as a \u003ca title=\"Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot dissimilar to the \u003ca title=\"Loaded x Carver Bolsa Surfskate\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/loaded-carver-bolsa-surfskate\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/loaded-carver-bolsa-surfskate\"\u003eLoaded x Carver Bolsa\u003c\/a\u003e, the Omakase deck is a finely tuned machine that offers features not found elsewhere on surfskate decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the Bolsa however, the Omakase is longer and wider, and with much more wheelbase. For surfskating, that means more leverage on the rails to get it leaning as hard as possible whilst the extra wheelbase will elongate your turning circle... This thing will pump \u003cem\u003efast\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a bamboo and composite construction it's also built a little tougher than the Bolsa - or indeed perhaps any other surfskate out there right now. If you're a powersurfer or are worried about smashing it into curbs, the Omakase is definitely a surfskate worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt as standard with the \u003ca title=\"Carver CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver CX truck.\u003c\/a\u003e Slightly less whippy than the C7, but slightly more versatile. It'll handle a little more speed (build up slowly, for your own sake) as well as transition skating and has a really awesome feeling in the pump of interaction between the front and back foot thats fairly close to what you might feel in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe really crazy thing about the Omakase surfskate is that is comes with massive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-kegel-wheels-80mm\" title=\"Orangatang Kegel 80mm Longboard Wheels\"\u003e80mm Orangatang Kegel wheels\u003c\/a\u003e! No other surfskate has wheels this big. The Orangatang urethane is far superior to anything that comes as stock on a surfskate, and having 80mm of it? It goes!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey get away with this thanks to the pronounced wheel arches offering more room for the wheels, as well as an extra point of reference for your toes and heels on the board. Super comfy and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Omakase surfskate doesn't get the same treatment of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-nipple-double-barrel\" title=\"Orangatang Nipple bushings\"\u003eOrangatang Nipple\u003c\/a\u003e bushings as the Bolsa, so you could consider that for an upgrade later down the line to bring yet more life into the board if you felt you needed it. To get it the same as the Bolsa you'll want \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-knuckles-longboard-bushings\" title=\"Orangatang Knuckle bushings\"\u003esoft Knuckles\u003c\/a\u003e up front and medium Nipples in the back. And yes this is the only place you will ever read that sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavyweight of the surfskate category, in all the best ways. Massive wheels, sturdy deck and the top choice of truck. You can't go wrong with the Loaded Omakase surfskate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Palm","offer_id":51800889229694,"sku":"BLD_LOA_OMAKASE_PALM_SURF_FAC","price":309.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roe","offer_id":51800889262462,"sku":"BLD_LOA_OMAKASE_ROE_SURF_FAC","price":309.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/loaded-omakase-surfskate-9_c3e2d4c6-4cfc-48c9-bba9-30bd8e1fa037.jpg?v=1728313901"},{"product_id":"loaded-fathom-cx-surfskate","title":"Loaded Fathom CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it a longboard? Is it a surfskate? The Loaded Fathom Surfskate Edition is both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Loaded Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-longboards\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-longboards\"\u003eLoaded Longboards\u003c\/a\u003e answer to no one. Forging their own path, that so often becomes the path others follow, and they've done so again with this awesome new board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlurring the boundaries between \u003ca title=\"Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboards\"\u003elongboard\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e - they're calling it a \u003cem\u003edistance surfskate\u003c\/em\u003e. It's super low and has big wheels (like a good distance board) and it's got \u003ca title=\"Carver CX Trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver CX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e on (like a good surfskate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere really are no other boards in this category. The closest up until this point have been the \u003ca title=\"Carver Bing Continental\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-bing-continental-c7-surfskate\"\u003eBing Continental\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca title=\"Lush Minnow Surfskate\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/lush-longboards-minnow-eat-me-surfskate\"\u003eLush Minnow Surfskate\u003c\/a\u003e which are both essentially longboards with surfskate trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose two have been favourites since they were released - offering, to many, exactly what they've always wanted from a longboard. Lots of foot platform, nice smooth rolling wheels, and able to turn like mad and pump up to speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with it's ergonomic and well-designed platform, the Fathom surfskate adds further to this equation with a \u003cem\u003esuper low ride height\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means more stability, easier to push, easier to footbrake, less effort all round, with no disadvantages to speak of. Unless you wanted to ollie your board... in which case you probably weren't looking for a surfskate anyway. (If you were, you'll want one with a \u003ca title=\"Carver Streetsurf Series\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-streetsurf-series\"\u003eC5 truck\u003c\/a\u003e on.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG-Bomb designed \"\u003ca title=\"Loaded Zee Brackets\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/loaded-zee-brackets-pair\"\u003eZee Brackets\u003c\/a\u003e\" hold the trucks in place and lower the deck by around 4cm (!) and are what set this board truly apart. It also allows the nice big \u003ca title=\"Orangatang Kegels\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-kegel-wheels-80mm\"\u003eOrangatang Kegel\u003c\/a\u003e wheels to go under here - you won't find many other surfskates that roll as smoothly as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're familiar with the \u003ca title=\"Loaded Bolsa Surfskate\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-bolsa\"\u003eLoaded Bolsa\u003c\/a\u003e - their first collaboration with \u003ca title=\"Carver Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e - you'll know that the standard Carver bushings get replaced in the Loaded setups. This changes the ride a lot - in a great way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Fathom they've gone even further with this bushing customisation. It comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: \u003ca title=\"Orangatang Knuckle bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-knuckles-longboard-bushings\"\u003eOrangatang Knuckles\u003c\/a\u003e, Purple (medium)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom: Orangatang Nipples, Orange (soft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Orangatang Nipple Bushings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-nipple-double-barrel\"\u003eOrangatang Nipples\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow (hard) all round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's almost £50s worth of bushing upgrade built into the complete - beginners and experts alike notice the difference instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccording to Loaded themselves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIT’S RIGHT FOR YOU IF…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou have been “surfskate-curious” but are drawn to a more stable, roomy platform that instills greater confidence than a typical surfskate setup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou love surfskating and want to be able to use large wheels to skate longer distances with ease and to not worry about cracks or road debris.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou want to try distance surfskating on a board that is compact, nimble, and low with quick acceleration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\" data-mce-style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou want an easy-to-ride board that strikes a beginner-friendly balance between stability and maneuverability for an accessible surfskate experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for riders up to 250 lb\/113 kg under normal use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Riders 250-300 lb\/113-136 kg should minimize aggressive pumping.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you with access to a 3D printer, there's also a file to \u003ca title=\"Loaded Fathom Tail Nub\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1085\/5524\/files\/Loaded_Zee_Bracket_Tail_Attachment_mm.stl?v=1692924019\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1085\/5524\/files\/Loaded_Zee_Bracket_Tail_Attachment_mm.stl?v=1692924019\"\u003eprint out your own tail nub here\u003c\/a\u003e! It'll allow you to pop the board up into your hands with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd if you think this one looks good but is a few inches too short... don't forget there is the Loaded Tangent CX Surfskate as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tangent and this Fathom surfskate may have just taken the top spot of boards in the shop that we can refer to as Magic Carpets. An absolute treat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54854753780094,"sku":"BLD_LOA_FATHOM_SURF","price":414.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Loaded-Fathom-Surfskate-CX-7.jpg?v=1734110181"},{"product_id":"arbor-surf-rocket-carver-cx-surfskate","title":"Arbor Surf Rocket Carver CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Arbor Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e Surf Rocket Surfskate - carving, pumping and slashing built into a stashable 30.5\" package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurfskates tend to be pretty wide - you want that leverage over your trucks to really ge the most out of them. At 9.5\" however this one actually tucks itself into the \"narrower than average\" category so if you have smaller feet it could be a great shout compared to the 10\"+ wide decks available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on top of the legendary \u003ca title=\"Carver CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver CX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e, you know you can't go wrong with this as a setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished off with Arbor Easyrider wheels in 65mm 78A and featuring proper griptape. I know the clear stuff looks good, but on a surfskate especially its worth having proper grip. If you're using it as intended, you'll need it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54881989296510,"sku":"CMP_ARB_SURFROCKET","price":209.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-surf-rocket-carver-cx-surfskate-5.jpg?v=1734520858"},{"product_id":"arbor-fat-fish-carver-cx-surfskate","title":"Arbor Fat Fish Carver CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Arbor Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e Fat Fish Surfskate - fat fish being surfboards designed to go fast, feel loose and super fun even when conditions are not optimal. And so the surfskate does too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFat because its 10\" wide and that classic fish swallowtail features too. The only bad thing about these tails is that they makes ollies feel a bit weird... but generally a surfskate isn't the board you're taking out to ollie and grind ledges, so it gets a pass here as a nice detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on top of the legendary \u003ca title=\"Carver CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver CX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e, you know you can't go wrong with this as a setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished off with Arbor Easyrider wheels in 65mm 78A and featuring proper griptape. I know the clear stuff looks good, but on a surfskate especially its worth having proper grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54881990771070,"sku":"CMP_ARB_FATFISH","price":209.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/arbor-fat-fish-carver-cx-surfskate-5.jpg?v=1734520599"},{"product_id":"carver-32-lost-puddle-jumper-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 30.5\" Lost Puddle Jumper CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 30.5\" Lost Puddle Jumper C7 Surfskate. We love these here at Vandem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the CX edition with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX Trucks\"\u003eCarver CX\u003c\/a\u003e trucks beneath it. The same deck is available with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 Trucks\"\u003eC7 trucks\u003c\/a\u003e - if you've got this far without choosing which trucks you want, now is the time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewly graphic'd up for 2025 with a nice resin tint style finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this one really stand out from the majority of surfskates out there is the \u003cstrong\u003elovely rockered deck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like your concave is surrounding your feet, toe to heel, the rocker adds an extra dimension of comfort and confidence in your foot positioning. Like a hug for your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e where you're putting so much force through them as you build speed and make turns, it feels just awesome to have that extra feedback and to know that your front foot especially is in the right spot to crank the trucks over - just like they're designed to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.5\" long is a fairly compact ride - together with the rocker your feet and knees will feel quite close together. Which feels rad, to be honest. Super stylish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5\" is pretty wide, but it doesn't hold that width throughout the board so don't worry, you don't need big feet to make it work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\" title=\"Skateboard Griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e which we always like to see on a surfskate - combined with that rocker, your feet aren't going anywhere. At least, nowhere they shouldn't be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the real Puddle Jumper surfboard from the mind of Matt Biolos. I've surfed one of these from junky Cornish beachies to delicious Moroccan pointbreaks and... they work! The surfskate edition is no exception. A great little rockered surfskate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55228988293502,"sku":"CMP_CRV_LOST_PUDDLEJUMPER_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Carver-30-5-lost-puddle-jumper-cx-1.jpg?v=1741011701"},{"product_id":"loaded-bolsa-ii-cx-surfskate","title":"Loaded Bolsa II CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Bolsa II is a super sexy XL skateboard-come-surfskate that really stands out in the surfskate world thanks to the ergonomic features that we've grown to know and love from \u003ca title=\"Loaded Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/loaded-longboards\"\u003eLoaded Longboards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the CX version, with \u003ca title=\"Carver CX Trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e on it. There is also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/loaded-bolsa-ii-c7-surfskate\" title=\"Loaded Bolsa II C7 Surfskate\"\u003eC7 version\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca title=\"Carver C7 Trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver C7\u003c\/a\u003e trucks - check out our \u003ca title=\"C7 vs CX Surfskate trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eguide on C7 vs CX\u003c\/a\u003e if you aren't sure which is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 34\" long its on the larger size for a surfskate - but don't forget its got a full nose which is some of that length. The wheelbase is more standard at 16 - 17.5\" which means this thing can whip cutbacks in a carpark space whilst also being able to hold some speed (for a surfskate) and flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platform offers more than a regular surfskate too. For example, gentle rocker running between the wheels that works with the concave to provide a cuddle for your feet from all directions. Super comfy and functional. Once you've tried a board with rocker, its hard to go back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMellow wheel arches act as yet more comfort and hold in harder carves, so you always know your feet are right in the pocket. It also has wheel wells which together with the arches means you can run much bigger wheels on this than you could on most other \u003ca title=\"Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskates\u003c\/a\u003e - though being as it comes with \u003ca title=\"Orangatang Wheels\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/orangatang-wheels\"\u003eOrangatangs\u003c\/a\u003e as standard, it's already a lot smoother than those other surfskates!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is really the clincher with the Loaded Bolsa and Bolsa II - thanks to upgraded wheels and bushings out of the box, they simply feel smoother, more agile, more lively straight out the box. We've sold countless sets of \u003ca title=\"Cult Invaders\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/cult-invader-66mm-wheels-white\"\u003eCult Invaders\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Orangatang Love Handles\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/orangatang-love-handles-wheels-65mm\"\u003eOrangatang Love Handles\u003c\/a\u003e to surfskaters looking to upgrade their ride - no need with this board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo be aware we have heard some people not enjoy the wheel arches, if they have deemed them in the wrong spot for their feet. At Vandem we think they're great, especially on a surfskate where a bit of extra grip under the front foot can make so much positive difference, but if you're extremely particular about foot placement, it might be worth having a stand on one of these before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loaded Bolsa II builds on the strong foundations of the Bolsa and brings yet more functionality into 34\" than most of us know what do with. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Loaded themselves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bolsa II offers a balance of performance and versatility, featuring a refined shape designed to work with Carver CX and C7 surfskate truck setups.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIts generous width, subtle rocker, and mellow concave provide a comfortable, stable ride. Functional kicktails offer power, control, and a locked-in-the-pocket feel for energetic pumping and slashing. Mellow wheel flares provide reference points for your feet along with ample wheel clearance, which is further enhanced by milled wheel wells.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's right for you if:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’re a surfskate enthusiast who wants high-performance carving and pumping. You’re looking for a board with secure ergonomics and stability for deep carves, and you want smooth, flowy trucks with premium wheels and bushings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCX setup: You’re looking for very snappy turns and to replicate the quick response you feel as you pump a surfboard. You want to pump this truck but still have the capability to land aerial maneuvers and ride fakie with more stability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eC7 setup: You want the fluid, lateral sway you feel surfing as you pump. You’re looking for the smoothest turning, fastest pumping surfskate truck that has a striking similarity to short-board surfing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"#product-specs-item\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-name\"\u003eLength: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003e34″ \/ 86.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"#product-specs-item\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-name\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003e9.4″ \/ 23.9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"#product-specs-item\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-name\"\u003eWheelbase: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003e16-17.5″ \/ 40.6-44.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"#product-specs-item\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-name\"\u003eProfile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eRocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"#product-specs-item\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-name\"\u003eStiffness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eStiff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"#product-specs-item\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-name\"\u003eWeight (deck only): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003e3.8 lb \/ 1.7 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eComplete Spec:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eDeck: Loaded Bolsa II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eTrucks: Carver CX (front) + C2 (rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eBushings: Orangatang Knuckle (medium\/purple, front, roadside) + Nipple (soft\/orange, front, boardside) + Nipples (hard\/yellow, rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eWheels: Orangatang 65mm Love Handles (80a, orange)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eBearings: Loaded Jehu V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eRisers: 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eHardware: Loaded countersunk (1.25″)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"#product-specs-item-value\"\u003eAssembled on inner (16″) wheelbase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55883487969662,"sku":"BLD_LOA_BOLSAII_SRF_CX","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Loaded-Bolsa-2-23.jpg?v=1753110530"},{"product_id":"arbor-cx-surfskate-daily-driver-2","title":"Arbor CX Surfskate Daily Driver 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Arbor Longboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/arbor-longboards\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/a\u003e Daily Driver 2 Surfskate is exactly that - a fully functional pool shape scaled up to 9.75\" wide to give you epic leverage on your rails to really get the most out of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine this with a solid middle of the road wheelbase of 16.72\" and you've got a board that can really handle the daily drive - long enough to add a bit of stability where you need it, short enough (and with a functional nose and tail) to keep it whippy and pumping through transitions in the park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt on top of the legendary \u003ca title=\"Carver CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eCarver CX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e, you know you can't go wrong with this as a setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished off with Arbor Easyrider wheels in 65mm 78A and featuring proper griptape. I know the clear stuff looks good, but on a surfskate especially I just think its worth having proper grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf only every board, every thing, every one could be as uncomplicated, good-looking and functional as the Arbor Daily Driver, we'd be living in paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55958904963454,"sku":"CMP_ARB_DAILYDRIVER2","price":199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Arbor-CX-Surfskate-Daily-Driver-2-5.jpg?v=1753107221"},{"product_id":"arbor-cx-surfskate-scrambler","title":"Arbor CX Surfskate Scrambler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CX Surfskate Scrambler is a snappy and quick thruster shape which provides agility and speed for carving tight and fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDECK 7 Ply Sustainable Canadian Maple Wood material comes from sustainable sources of supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 31.25”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 9.875”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheelbase: 18.0”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRUCKS Carver CX \/ C2.4 6.5\" Trucks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHEELS Arbor Easyrider Series - Cannon Sharp Lipped wheels for driving down the line Intended for slashing urban barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 65.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurometer: 78A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact Patch: 51.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset: 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMomentum Core: Dampens bumpy rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenice Formula: Soft and grippy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER COMPONENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABEC 7 Bearings with Spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/16\" Carver Padded Risers (Double)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-Cut Griptape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbor Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55958916727166,"sku":"CMP_ARB_SCRAMBER","price":219.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Arbor-CX-Surfskate-Scrambler-5.jpg?v=1753107565"},{"product_id":"carver-28-grlswirl-daydream-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 28\" GrlSwirl Daydream CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe long awaited new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e GrlSwirl \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskates\u003c\/a\u003e have arrived and look fun, funky and functional as ever. This 28\" GrlSwirl Daydream CX surfskate is no exception and is the smallest GrlSwirl collab board we've seen so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall in length but keeps a confidence inspiring 9.25\" width that doesn't taper too much, so you've still got lots of room for your feet to be planted securely whilst you wiggle your way around town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCX trucks on this one and no C7 version - though if you ask us nicely we can probably manage the switch for you...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you aren't sure which trucks would suit you best, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"C7 vs CX trucks\"\u003eguide on C7 vs CX trucks here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small stature and functional kick makes this surfskate suitable for younger\/smaller riders, car-park capers and skatepark shenanigans. You probably don't want to bomb a hill on it - but who am I to say?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying the Carver 28\" GrlSwirl Daydream CX surfskate not only supports the GrlSwirl mission of empowering anyone and everyone to get on a board... but also our mission which is exactly the same!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56868311990654,"sku":"CMP_CRV_DAYDREAM28_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-28-grlswirl-daydream-cx-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1770215191"},{"product_id":"carver-29-lost-hydra-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 29\" Lost Hydra CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA juicy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\/products\/lost-retro-rnf-c7-carver-surfskate\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e collabo with ...Lost surfboards and Matt \"Mayhem\" Biolos, the Lost Hydra is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e that oozes new-school style in every way - from its shape (that tail!) and graphics to the frontside air reverses you'll be ripping out at the skatepark on this thing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic fish outline blended with a progressive swallowtail, originally designed to keep you surfing when other boards won't cut it. So in this case - you'll be the last one out there in the drizzly British car park, still having fun after everyone else has called it a day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this one really stand out from the majority of surfskates out there is the \u003cstrong\u003elovely rockered deck\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like your concave is surrounding your feet, toe to heel, the rocker adds an extra dimension of comfort and confidence in your foot positioning. Like a hug for your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd on a surfskate where you're putting so much force through them as you build speed and make turns, it feels just awesome to have that extra feedback and to know that your front foot especially is in the right spot to crank the trucks over - just like they're designed to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one's pretty small at 29\", and that compact size makes it a great option for smaller skaters or those looking for a board to stow under a desk or in a rucksack. Not to mention being able to throw super tight carves and draw speed out of turns even as they go over 180 degrees!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ones got CX trucks on which will offer a little more resistance to your pressure on the rail than the Lost Hydra C7 which is also available. If you aren't sure which would suit you best, you might want to start with this \u003ca title=\"CX vs C7 surfskate trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eguide\/video on choosing between C7 and CX trucks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is pure surf good vibes - and you don't have to wait for the wind to go offshore to get the most out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56868862493054,"sku":"CMP_CRV_LOSTHYDRA29_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-29-lost-hydra-cx-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1770233784"},{"product_id":"carver-30-75-lost-ripper-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 30.75\" Lost Ripper CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 30.75\" Lost Ripper CX Surfskate - does exactly what it says on the tin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the CX edition with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX Trucks\"\u003eCarver CX\u003c\/a\u003e trucks beneath it. The same deck is available with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 Trucks\"\u003eC7 trucks\u003c\/a\u003e - if you've got this far without choosing which trucks you want, now is the time! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX vs C7 trucks\"\u003eCheck our guide on CX vs C7 to help you\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo rocker like the other Lost completes, but makes up for it with a steeper nose kick than normal to make this a real skatepark machine - locks in that front foot whether you're just carving the transitions or getting tricky over the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.75\" long is a real sweet spot for an all-round \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e. It'll turn super tight underneath your feet, but equally be able to hold a little bit of speed and power whether thats in the skatepark, car park or of an evening cruise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\" title=\"Skateboard Griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e which we always like to see on a surfskate - combined with that nose pocket, your feet won't be going anywhere. At least, nowhere they shouldn't be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carver Lost Ripper is the perfect little surfskate really - its everything it should be and nothing it isn't. A great outline, functional nose and tail, proper size. What more could you want? Answers can be emailed to Carver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56868911251838,"sku":"CMP_CRV_LOST_RIPPER_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-30-75-lost-ripper-cx-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1770225156"},{"product_id":"carver-31-grlswirl-sunflower-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 31\" GrlSwirl Sunflower CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe long awaited new \u003ca title=\"Carver Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e GrlSwirl \u003ca title=\"Surfskates\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskates\u003c\/a\u003e have arrived and look fun, funky and functional as ever. This 31\" GrlSwirl Sunflower CX surfskate takes it to a new level of all three of those things, designed in collaboration with Val Laforge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat happy surfskate length of 31\" - generally something around here works best for an all-round surfskate that can be taken into transition as well as whipped around on the flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCX trucks on this one and no C7 version - though if you ask us nicely we can probably manage the switch for you...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you aren't sure which trucks would suit you best, check out our \u003ca title=\"C7 vs CX trucks\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\"\u003eguide on C7 vs CX trucks here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board comes out of Carvers new double kick mould for full skatepark functionality, which is where Val Laforge can mostly be found, and with no shoes on at that! So rest assured, the board can do what you need it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying the Carver 31\" GrlSwirl Sunflower CX surfskate at Vandem not only supports the GrlSwirl mission of empowering anyone and everyone to get on a board... but also our mission which is exactly the same!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56868948410750,"sku":"CMP_CRV_SUNFLOWER31_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-31-grlswirl-sunflower-cx-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1770215220"},{"product_id":"carver-31-ci-dumpster-diver-2-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 31\" CI Dumpster Diver 2 CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Carver Skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 31\" CI Dumpster Diver 2 C7 surfskate may not sound particularly tasty, but rest assured, it's within its sell-by-date, fresh as ever and ready to shreddy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the CX edition with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX Trucks\"\u003eCarver CX\u003c\/a\u003e trucks beneath it. The same deck is available with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-c7-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 Trucks\"\u003eC7 trucks\u003c\/a\u003e - if you've got this far without choosing which trucks you want, now is the time! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX vs C7 trucks\"\u003eCheck our guide on CX vs C7 to help you\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dumpster Diver 2 is based off the surfboard of the same name and compared to its first version has had the nose and tail pulled in to save weight (and pointy boards look sick) whilst maintaining enough foot platform and rail throughout the main part of the board to keep it functional and fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've browsed a few boards on this site you'll know we think that surfskates around 31\" are in the real sweet spot, and this one is no different. Compared to similar length boards however it does only have a small spoon in the nose rather than a full nose - so it therefore has a longer wheelbase at 17\" which will hold more speed and power than something shorter. We like that, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper \u003ca title=\"Skateboard Griptape\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/griptape\"\u003egriptape\u003c\/a\u003e which we always like to see on a surfskate where you really do need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carver 31\" CI Dumpster Diver 2 features a minimalist black graphic that should be fairly palatable to most people, no marmite here. Just a fully functional surfskate to keep you out of trouble while you wait for the tide to drop. Nice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56868963352958,"sku":"CMP_CRV_DUMPSTERDIVER2_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-31-ci-dumpsterdiver2-cx-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1770223128"},{"product_id":"carver-37-bing-continental-cx-surfskate","title":"Carver 37\" Bing Continental CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-surfskates\"\u003eCarver\u003c\/a\u003e 37\" Bing Continental CX is the longest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e in our range. In true Bing style, it offers a combination of classic smooth trimming with responsive carving. We'd say that the surfskate version does very much the same. The long length means you can really enjoy the long carves, and put power down to build up speed and really feel the momentum of the board under your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're getting really into it, the length will even let you get your cross-steps going on this board. Go easy, mind, it's still got Carver trucks on it! But hey, if you can cross-step this board then your actual longboard will feel sturdy as a ferry under your feet in the water. Love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really nice mixture of turny trucks and longer flowy wheelbase, that'll take a much wider stance than most other surfskates will allow. Great for taller riders, as well as newcomers to the surfskate hype who would feel comfortable with that little bit of extra platform and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic longboard graphics with ebony stringer and cut lap. \"Sugarcoat\" spray-on griptape allows you to see this from the top, too. It's not as coarse as your regular griptape - super comfy for you brave barefoot soul surfers out there whilst still providing the grip you need. If you want more, you can always clear grip over the top in a year or so!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs mentioned in our other surfskate descriptions, we have a comparison of the various trucks we sell for anyone not sure at which point they want to dive in: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/c7-vs-cx-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver C7 vs CX trucks\"\u003eCarver C7 vs CX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/surfskate-truck-review-carver-c7-cx-landyachtz\" title=\"Surfskate truck comparison\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003esurfskate trucks. The Bing is available with both - its a key decision!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBing Surfboards are still going strong after opening in 1959 and anyone who rides their boards knows exactly what level of craftsmanship and expression of pure soul surfing they have under their feet. I'm lucky enough to have a Noserider at home, double stringer and all. I feel it, and you'll feel it too as you cruise this thing down the sea front after your session.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56870518194558,"sku":"CMP_CRV_BINGCONTINENTAL_CX","price":279.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Caver-37-Bing-Continental-cx-1.jpg?v=1770140647"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-winkowski-agave-snake-pro-10-35-shaped-surfskate","title":"Santa Cruz Winkowski Agave Snake Pro 10.35\" Shaped Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Santa Cruz Winkowski Agave Snake Surfskate... a juicy wide platform with old school charm and a 15\" wheelbase... throw some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/carver-6-5-cx-c2-surfskate-trucks\" title=\"Carver CX truckset\"\u003eCarver CX\u003c\/a\u003e trucks underneath and you're onto a winner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinkowski is perpetually one of the most popular names in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\" title=\"Santa Cruz Skateboards\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e lineup, we love the decks at Vandem for their versatility, the concave, the fun graphics and the functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot originally designed as a surfskate but we build so many old school decks into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskates\u003c\/a\u003e in the shop that at some point we have decided to list them like this! We are stopping at 15\" wheelbase for the smallest option - the CX starts to feel pretty skittish in the skatepark with anything less than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a stubby fat skateboard at 30.54\" in length and over 10\" wide. For sure, not the deck for flip tricks, though Erick doesn't seem to struggle in that regard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheelwells in the front where the deck is widest allows bigger wheels to go under there for whatever you like - be it going fast as hell in the skatepark, riding a sketchy DIY spot, or throwing softies under there as a badass cruiser to rip to school, work, pub, shops, hairdresser, babysitter, beach, grandmas house, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet another epic Winkie graphic underneath - its hard to keep up honestly - while on top you'll feel the epic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/blogs\/vandem-longboard-shop-news\/product-spotlight-santa-cruz-cruz-missile-2-concave\" title=\"Cruz Missile II Concave\"\u003eCruz Missile II\u003c\/a\u003e concave snuggling your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many places going to the effort of building these into completes so if the Winkowski has caught your eye and you're in need of the full shebang, you won't find a better value option than this for a complete.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499680735614,"sku":"BLD_SCR_WINKOWSKI_AGAVESNAK_SRF","price":269.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/santa-cruz-winkowski-agave-snake-surfskateskate-1.jpg?v=1781090600"},{"product_id":"santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-10-03-reissue-surfskate","title":"Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test 10.03\" Reissue CX Surfskate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003ca title=\"Santa Cruz skateboards\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/santa-cruz\"\u003eSanta Cruz\u003c\/a\u003e Malba Crash Test Reissue deck - a first time reissue and in my opinion, one of the most aesthetic shapes in this category right now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a bit of a pig shape - wide, functional and super fun and with the nice long wheelbase, really lends itself to a classy oldschool surfskate build!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concave on this one is the 80s R\/SC from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSanta Cruz\u003cspan\u003e - an early take on concave that works a treat - a super mellow and comfortable radial tub and slight kick. Gives enough hold for pool riding but isn't disturbing under your feet for a day of cruising around town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also build up the Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-10-03-reissue-cruiser-board\" title=\"Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test Cruiser board\"\u003ecruiser board with soft wheels\u003c\/a\u003e and as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-10-03-reissue-skateboard\" title='Santa Cruz Malba Crash Test 10.03\" Reissue Skateboard'\u003eskateboard with hard wheels\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly 80s stick that feels great under the feet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santa Cruz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499681030526,"sku":"BLD_SCR_MALBA_CRASHTEST_SRF","price":259.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/santa-cruz-malba-crash-test-surfskate-1.jpg?v=1781033195"}],"url":"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/carver-cx-surfskates\/santa-cruz.oembed","provider":"Vandem Longboard Shop UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}