Cannot believe it was that easy to fix my CX-7 front truck - when the bottom piece of metal had slipped out of that nipple , I thought I broke something internally - turns out just needed to watch this and fix it in 5 minutes!

GREAT video! Thank you for explaining this to a 48 yr. old lifelong skater who just got a Carver board! :)

Just got my C7 Carson Proteus today. Your videos were instrumental in helping me decide on which board to purchase so I went for it. This has been an intention for some time and was a bit overwhelming. Your instruction really helped to break down the basics and after only a few videos I was comfortable enough to take the jump and get a board. I have no prior experience or knowledge and want to use it to train to surf (no experience there either) and decompress mentally while on land. I used your technique for measuring surf stance to determine board length (and came in at 19 inches). I also watched your reviews and decided on the C7 truck. Good luck with your project. Thank you for your help in making this sport accessible to a novice. (43 year old female athlete)

Hey dude on adjusting your kingpin you could try using a flat washer on the streetside bushing instead of a cupped washer may give you an even greater range of motion since the bushing can deform even more. Could be worth investigating to dial in your ride even more.

can't believe that this channel doesn't have more subs! great content!

Excellent as always. Love it!

i wish EVERY subject would have this informative channel. 2 week ago had no idea what is surfskate xd today ordered loaded bolsa c7

Thank you for that video! Really helpful as I got my first C7 truck. Also good to read in the comments about upcoming problems - like people having to tighten again and again, I’ll keep an eye on that. Since my pink Riptide bushings on my Carver CX the C7 feels more stiff/stable compared to that 😅. I’m gonna experiment with the bushings and spring settings. So glad about your channel and bringing people together.

Great video thank you. Subscribed.

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Awesome video, thanks for sharing it! I really never got around to really study how to adjust the C7 truck, so thanks a lot for sharing it right…

It would be nice if there were different gauge spring options for the c7. A stronger spring would be nice for heavier riders and would also have a different tension curve at a loose setting.

Cool vid! Love my greenroom!

Smooth video, greay explained video, you have just help a peruvian surfer that is about to buy his first Carver ... A C7Mayhem Lost Killer Quiver, good luck on your live bro

@SurfskateLove

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the question?

Learn alot from ya goin to buy used c7 now

kool and thats some nice smooth backhand shredding in the bowl man.

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's coming along! Been working hard on frontside, as that's my major weakness. But I'm making progress.

@middleagedshred

3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove Yea man..i remember you saying about frontside..you do look really comfortable on backhand.

*NEEDED THIS* 🙌 my carver was acting a fool

I have just purchased a Carver Bing with C7 trucks. I already own a Green room with CX trucks- I prefer the C7 at the moment. Very useful video as always. Many thanks from Cornwall, UK.

@marcosfunky

2 күн бұрын

Hey did you get continental or puck? I ask because i'm think about that continental vs greenroom vs proteus.. all C7 guy from shop said that is to longboardy.. i'm 6,3 ft tall and this is my first deck

@AWSMEAD

2 күн бұрын

Hi there. I purchased the bing continental- the long one at 36" I think? I'm around 6ft 1 but and quite heavy build. I'm very happy with it

@marcosfunky

2 күн бұрын

@@AWSMEAD thank you, i'm still thinkig, about greenroom but this deck (bing) looks so cool or even coool

@AWSMEAD

2 күн бұрын

@marcosfunky I'd say you can't go wrong with the Bing continental with your height- I personally prefer the adjustability and flow of the C7 trucks. I do also own a green room with CX trucks and I greatly prefer my bing set up.

@marcosfunky

2 күн бұрын

@@AWSMEAD i'm so glad that you answered, and you had both this decks! Waste no more time and get Bing... summer waits BIG THANX

I have the same carver with C7 trucks. I’ve been trying to do more bowl rides and having issues. Maybe I’ll try tightening the trucks a bit. Ideally I’d like some cx trucks. But everything is hard to come by atm.

Thank you sir 🙏🏼

Great info. Thx! I had many C7 for years, never played with their adjustments. Just love it out of the box and that's probably tight. Cx though, I did do some changes - got one loose for really tight circles and another more tight for faster downhills. Never tried the Yow, looks like that swing must be awesome to ride.

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the YOW is awesome! My favorite.

Thanks for the video! But, I have one question about the adjustments. I tried tightening and loosening the spring and the kingpin, but can’t get rid of a constant creaking noise. It starts making the noise as soon as I place weight up front, if I remove my front foot the noise disappears. Leaning left or right doesn’t seem to make any difference in the noise. Even going as straight as possible with no leaning the noise persists. Any advice on what could be the issue? Thanks!

Hey Steve, thanks for the video! I just picked up a Carver with c7 trucks (coming from a Slide) would you suggest to loosen or tighten the truck and spring to get a similar feel to the Slide?

Great video! Now, could u show us how to maintain the trucks and everything ? (where to grease the springs, what grease should we use, how to remove the bushings, or the bearings etc etc ...) thannnnks :-)

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, will do. Thanks!

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@Surfskate Love have you ever experienced the C7 spring significantly loosening up on you during a session? If so, what's the cure for that? I have the 33" Proteus and the truck spring setting doesn't move on me, but my 30.75" Happy does a bit. Thanks for your time and a great channel with very informative vids!

@SurfskateLove

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Constantly as I ride. No idea why.

Hi! Thanks for your great channel! Did you try a carver board like Knox with yow meraky trucks? You think it will work fine? Greetings from Belgium

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

That would be way too radical, would not work at all.

Rad videos

Hey Steve!! I have been following you but never commented on any video, but I came across a problem with my newly bought C7 trucks. After a few minutes of carving, the front bolt keeps getting loose, so I have to adjust it multiple times during a session. What do you suggest me to do? Cheers✌🏻

Very interesting video. I looked for how to adjust a smoothstar truck, and that seems to be the same way as C7. Thx

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly, just with an Allen key.

hi i put wax as u showed in front truck pivot cup ,cant hurt but squicks r from .90 med bushings riding it 3 months still sqieks?

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

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Hi Steve. How are these trucks maintained at long term? Which pieces stress most and if so, how much would it cost to replace? Because you know in my experience with the Original trucks back then (2011) I suffered a lot with the inner cams breaking with agressive carves.

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Carver actually has a lifetime warranty. So depending on how you use it, if you break it they will replace it. And I'm actually not sure which pieces get the most stress.

hello ,would u recomend changing bushings to match my bodyweight? on a carver 30 lenght c7 surfskate new board but think bushings are generic? not specific to me im 154 lbs,,thx

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but unfortunately there are no aftermarket bushings that fit the C7 front truck yet. Rear is C2, same as the CX, so you can use CX bushings on the C7 rear.

Hi Steve, big fan from Thailand. Just got a C7 and having a problem with the pivot bolt loosening after 20-30 min. Disassembled and cleaned off all the grease from the threads but it seems to be reoccurring. Is this a common problem? Seems strange that i have to go around with a skate tool and tighten it all the time. The CX is just much lower maintenance. Thanks so much.

@SurfskateLove

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happens to me. I prefer the CX.

@patara1021

2 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove thanks much for the reply. Glad I wasn't doing something wrong in the maintenance and/or setup. Have you ever tried the Meraki front truck with Sidewinder back truck? It is becoming a trendy setup in Thailand. Looking forward to your review of the Loaded Bolsa. Great content!

@coreymillia

Жыл бұрын

Try using loctite thread locker.

What wheel (brand, size, and, durameter) do you recommend for bowl riding? (smooth surfaces)

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Carver makes great park wheels: carverskateboards.com/roundhouse-by-carver-park-wheel-58mm-95a-black-set-of-4/ These Seismics are also great: seismicskate.com/product/63mm_hot_spot_wheels/ (either durometer) I'm currently riding Slimeballs by Big Balls 65mm 96a.

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Is the spring on the smoothstar the same as on the Carver C7? as well as the bar link bar?

@elielstarbright

3 жыл бұрын

You answered my question, it smaller then the C7. I thought I might be able buy it from Carver because it harder and more money to buy it from Smoothstar. My friend found a real old smooth star at a thrift store and I got it from him and took it apart and the spring was really rusty and the link bar on the end hole was worn. Looks like it will cost me at lease $50. to order from smoothstar.

Hello Would it be useful to change C7’s bushings for lighter weight ? Any references please ?

@SurfskateLove

9 ай бұрын

Yes it would be. Unfortunately, we don't have aftermarket bushings in the precise sizes for the C7 front truck. The rear on the C7 is the C2, which is the same as is on the CX. Which means you can use CX bushings on a C7 rear. But RipTide is currently working on the right sizes for the C7 front truck.

@thomasb5726

9 ай бұрын

@@SurfskateLove Thanks a lot !

I’m a skater, i own a cruiser that I made of a broken skateboard and truck wheels of a longboard knit I want to get a carver just to cruise around the city and do couple tricks and have that feeling of surfing but I don’t know which truck type I should get? Cx or c7? Other than that the video is very helpful

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say CX. Have fun!

@What-pk6rt

3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove thanks for you reply Can you still do tricks with c7? Is it bad for the city?

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

@@What-pk6rt I don’t know because I can’t do tricks, but I’m sure the CX is better for that. And c7 is fantastic for cruising anywhere.

Nice video! Is the c7 adequate for kids?

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

I'd say a bit much, unless they are surf training. Otherwise, a CX is probably better.

Do you losen the back truck also or should it be tight?

@SurfskateLove

10 ай бұрын

Personal preference. I like mine as loose as possible.

What about the back truck? How do u adjust it? And please do a review if u can about the geele cx7 truck cause i just bought that one and it's quite good.

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Back truck is just a kingpin nut adjustment. Same as the kingpin on front.

@alienoutcast

2 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove thanks for all the great content! I am 42 years old and brand new to boards of any kind. I started learning how to surf last October but since red tide is keeping me out of the gulf I picked up the new Loaded Carver Bolsa C7. I was also wondering about the rear truck. I see it adjusts the same but when/why would you adjust the rear vs. the front? In general, loosening will get more of a surfing feeling and motion, correct?

@Dadaadad268

Жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove please answer!

@dinoreal6825

Жыл бұрын

@@Dadaadad268 for normally we hope that back wheel goes more stable. so we don't really losses it too much. it already has softer bushing to have turning ability.

@Dadaadad268

Жыл бұрын

@@dinoreal6825 thanks Dino!

What kind of differences are there riding a tighter vs looser back truck on the c7?

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Only one way to find out. Play with it and see!

🙏🙌

What's your preference for your rear truck as far as how tight/loose?

@Dadaadad268

Жыл бұрын

I have the same question!

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Loose. Usually with the kingpin nut flush with the end of the bolt.

Hi, what kind of tool do you use for adjustment?

@DeniseNepraunig

Жыл бұрын

Today I adjusted my C7 (kingpin and the spring) with a standard skate tool.

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Just a basic T tool. You can get them anywhere.

Hey, what should I do if my spring gets so loose that it disengages and I can't tighten it again?

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

It probably means that something isn't put together correctly. I'd have to see pictures.

does a tightened C7 feel like the CX?

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Not really, no.

Since I loosened the spring bolt, everytime I ride for 10-15 min it keeps getting looser and looser until it completely disengages from the spring? Anyone else having that issue and whats the fix?

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have as well. Probably means you're going a bit too loose. But also, I find that I have to regularly adjust and tighten the C7.

@weiweistravels7760

2 жыл бұрын

Same problem for me too...

is it also in the slide?????

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, same way to adjust the Slide.

@itachi5723

3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove can you make a video about it ?????

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

@@itachi5723 Yep, will do.

ouuuh, can you do the slide one ? I don't know how to adjust them

@SurfskateLove

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'll do it. But it's the exact same way. Spring bolt in the same position. Clockwise to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen. I think you'll find that you want the Slide as loose as it goes. When you start tightening it, it very quickly starts feeling like a carvey longboard, rather than a legitimate surfskate.

@hilou-rc9jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove thank you, I appreciate you taking time to answer !! I'd like a versatile board ! so it being stiff kinda works out for me hehe 😃

@hilou-rc9jn

3 жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove ow and my slide has the spring on it, i don't know if all of them have but mine definitely does.

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Hey mate. Jono from Oz🦘 here 🤙 I was curious I've come from the original carve board and carve stix by the Gerlach family, absolutely awesome og surfskates IMHO anyways your the man to ask. I bought a c7 al merrick Carver surfskate... i adjusted the trucks to suit my loose loose style of riding at 60kg, i got the settings perfect and now a clunk from rail to rail hard carving. Any suggestions please...as I'm thinking the stock truck bushing maybe too hard for my weight and settings. I've adjusted trucks to as loose as possible before play and c7 f/t swing pressure loose again and just before rattly play. It was awesome for an hour and then knock knock like the bushing don't like the settings 🤷 Look forward to your reply Yeeeewwww 🏄✌️

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

I'd have to see it. Can you email me a video? steve@surfskate.love

@jonowoodgo

Жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove thanks for your reply... give me a day or two please. Legend 🤙🏄