by Steve Palmer | Maintenance, Upgrades & Customizations
Carver C5 Surfskate Truck Breakdown & Modifications The Carver C5 was designed as a hybrid between a traditional skateboard truck and a surfskate truck. It has more range of motion than traditional kingpin trucks, but less range of motion than typical surfskate...
by Steve Palmer | Upgrades & Customizations
How to Adjust, Maintain, and Upgrade Carver CX Surfskate Trucks The Carver CX is one of the most universal and popular surfskate trucks on the market. Its simple design makes it easy to maintain, adjust, and upgrade. However, there are some important details you...
by Steve Palmer | Upgrades & Customizations
How to Flip the Kingpin on Your Carver CX or C5 Surfskate Truck The Carver CX and C5 are among the most popular surfskate trucks. But if you do any coping or curb grinds, they have a problem. The kingpin sticks up higher than the truck hanger. This means you can grind...
by Steve Palmer | Upgrades & Customizations
Detailed Tips for Assembling Custom Surfskates Over the past few years, I’ve assembled hundreds of custom surfskates. In the process, I’ve learned tons of tiny details and nuances that can make a big difference. There are a lot of mistakes you can make along the...
by Steve Palmer | Upgrades & Customizations
How to Build a Crazy Longboard Surfskate (50” or Longer) If you’ve never ridden an longboard surfskate over 50″ long, you’re in for a treat. I got into longboard surfskates when a friend showed me his old 57″ Envy Classic longboard. I threw a...
by Steve Palmer | Maintenance, Upgrades & Customizations
Advanced Tips for Using the Waterborne Surf and Rail Adapters I have been working a lot with the Waterborne surf and rail adapters lately. In the process, I’ve both gained a real appreciation for them, as well as learned a lot of little details and nuances for...
