Carver 32.25" Firebrand C5 Surfskate

This is the Carver 32.25" Firebrand C5 surfskate, the largest, cruisiest member of the Carver Streetsurf Series in a classic pool shape.

At 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.

However, 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!

Equipped with Carver's C5 truck system - 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.

When compared to the C7 or CX, they offer easier, higher ollies and great control in the skatepark.

And 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.

If 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.