mark , plz try your decathlon carve 540 trucks on a street deck...14 inch WB ..popsicle set-up

Thanks for the deep look at the setup. I've been over thinking what trucks to buy for a skatepark setup. I only have a waterborne setup on a huge omakase deck. I have a lush longboards mini cruiser deck that's similar spec to your sector nine. I've just bought some snakes which would go well with the C5s so I'm going C5s based on your video. Thanks again.

Great vid and great surfskating! Love the variety of shots and hearing you calmly share your thoughts. Keep it up!

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate you taking the time to write the positive feedback!

Best park gear explination. Thanks mate

Great video. I found the key part of the setup for me was a 14” wheelbase, too. I have tried many setups with different boards and the 14” just feels snappy and tight enough turning for me I’d recommend people check our 80s decks - my Natas burrito breath deck has the same shape as your sector 9 but is slightly longer and wider with identical wheelbase. Highly recommended. Thanks again for a helpful video.

Awesome Vid! Now time to do some hunting to set up something similar. Thanks for the advice. Keep it flowing.

Great vid! I love seeing the smooth turns.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I built a Powell peralta og ripper with waterborne adapter gull wing trucks and winkowski 97a 60mm wheels. It’s great even for pumping just can’t carve as hard as soft can but I love it, the nose of the board protects the adapter well, it carved like a dream in the bowl and half pipe ! I’ll be uploading a video soon on it! Love you videos!

Cheers for the advise, it was much needed, blessings of health and peace too you

Amazing set up amigo! I think I'll try to get something similar soon. Bored of my cruiser at the moment but don't want to be pumpimg around a flat park all day with a C7 truck. Thanks for all the ideas!

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

One thing since I posted this, I made a revamped version this year with a wider deck and it is definitely an upgrade overall. So something like this, but try to get at least 9 inch deck width.

Mark, I truly enjoy all of your stuff. Your style (on wheels, and producing youtube video) has natural flow. Thank you for sharing this with us. I was wondering if this carver truck setup is still your preferred park/transition setup? Have you tested any additional setups in parks since producing this video? Thanks again. 🤙

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback Dave! Recently, since moving back outdoors after winter I have been using my Carver complete with C7s a lot more (you can see it in some of my more recent videos). For just cruising and carving, that Carver complete is better than this setup and I’ve started to feel more comfortable with it for grinds. I can ride fakie on it in the flats, but it still is inferior to the C5 trucks trying to come down a bank or quarterpipe after landing backwards. It is way worse for slides both because the wheels are too large and too soft, and because its deck has too little concave. It is also not great for ollies because the overall board profile is too flat. So, the board in this video is still the one I would choose if I were in a competition and had to show off my very best skatepark lines, but I do wish it was a touch wider, and it isn’t the board I would choose for riding the flats.

awesome vid..you're shredding! I'd love to see your take on a swelltech hybrid camo or JOB model.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I tried a borrowed Swelltech JOB model once, and the front trucks were so loose that the first thing I did was scrape the edge of this beautiful deck on the asphalt when leaning into a snap... So I only used it gingerly but I think it could be a lot of fun with some practice and if I wasn’t afraid of damaging it. A YOW is next on my list, and then a Swelltech at some point, if only to be able to do those incredible looking full truck twist 360s!

you do the snap so nicely

Looking at that board it looks like a cutdown standard paddlepop stick. I just cut an old board down for my kids to ride, I am using revenge truck on front and gullwing standard on the rear with huge riser. Still in testing but very responsive for me at 6ft but feels a little short in wheelbase for my size. Thanks for great advice I will give it another try.

I have the Waterborne Front and back on a sector 9..30.5 x 8.5 ..I love it. I prefer a small board with the Waterborne. However, I made the wheelbase longer by reversing the rear adapter with my paris v3 trucks. I had to drill holes in the rear adapter but it was easy and well worth it for me. Great vid. 🌊 🤙

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I never thought about that, I have the waterborne on one board and it shrunk the wheelbase a bit more than I'd like on a board that was already pretty tight, might be worth trying out. Thanks for sharing!

Excellent video Mark, it explains why I am struggling with my smoothstar manta ray on the skatepark and at snaps. Need a new board to try some of the more complex moves.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

It might be part of it. I will say that after trying so many different boards recently, I do find this one a little narrow now, So I am looking for a very similar shaped deck that is just an inch or so wider that I can swap it with. Everything in this video still holds true, but aim for at least 9" deck width.

@shervinm1

Жыл бұрын

What board did you get that is 9” and 14” wheelbase with similar profile. My natas burrito breath fits that bill. Also the 101 natas is 9.25” with 14” wheelbase

Very helpful. Thanks and keep the vids coming.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement! Spring is finally here so there should be lots of new footage on the way!

Great skills, great vid👍 have u ever tried typical bowl set, like wide popsicle board, ace / indy trucks and harder wheels? If yes, how do you find it in comparison to this set? Cheers 🤙

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a specific bowl setup, but I do have an 8.5 popsicle with indys and 99a wheels. After discovering surf skating I find it hard going back to a regular board for bowls with all that kick turning and whatnot. They just feel so stiff in comparison and not as good for flow. So I mainly just use it for street riding now.

I just put together a Frankenstein of my own too. C5 and 30"x 8.6" Creature brew killer board. It's very similar to your sector set up. Gonna give it a ride at the skatepark and see what it does. I forgot about this video but it was cool to run into it again 🤙 I'll be running the 90a Carver park wheels.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

That should be a fun one!

Got C7s specifically for skatepark years ago. Carving only. No sliding. Definitely not dropping in with these. They've been perfect for what I wanted. They're not wobbly when it counts. For skatepark the spring is tightened all the way. Bushings are cranked down pretty tight front and back so not much lean. Since carving is my main thing now (57 yo) I've been messing around with other setups. For example Bennett front truck with non-Bennett back (Theeve or Indy). Using a set of Randal rkps on one board. Carves tigher than I though it would. You're right, it's really fun experimenting. Nice to see your vids. Cool that so many are taking surfskating to the skateparks.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been back to using my C7s a lot recently and they do work really well, I may just need to change the deck to something with more concave. After skating on the YOW Meraki I have no problem riding the C7’s fakie coming out of a trick, but with C5 I can actually set up for a trick fakie which is nice. I just sold some Bennett’s without really giving them a shot, I saw how far the kingpin stuck out and swapped for CX but maybe shoulda taken them for a spin in the bowl first.

@carp7697

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer Fakie is why I started experimenting with Randals and Bennetts. Also integrating more kickturns. I need to check C5 or similar. You're right, the Bennett kingpins are scary tall. There are some mods to take care of that. They carve so sweet though.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks for this man. I may almost copy most of your set up because I realize that I wanna rock the skate park more than not. What you say makes sense for sure. Cheers.😎🤙🍻

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

One update, I recently bought a board that has a very similar profile, but it is 9" wide instead of 8" and wider in the tail, and that bit of extra width makes it way easier landing airs. So that is the one adjustment I would recommend.

@brando8829

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer hmmm right on. I'm gonna look into that. Is it a sector 9 deck also?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

@@brando8829 Darkroom. 9.3” actually. www.flatspotlongboards.com/product/darkroom-balled-up-9-375in-x-31-5in/

@brando8829

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer appreciate it 😀

you should make a vid compilation of ur best tricks and powerslides on ur carver.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

If I am being honest, most of them are probably shown in this one! I was contemplating getting into tutorial vids. There are lots out there, but everyone learns differently and maybe what worked for me or what made certain tricks click might resonate with someone else. Unfortunately, our only indoor skatepark is closed due to Covid.

Thanks Mark. After 1.5 years surfskating, I recommend Carver CX for the Bowl with harder, smaller wheels (60-65mm; Duro 82-86), love SectorNine Decks and prefer Waterborne on flat ground. I currently don't know if I should sell my YOW pipe, since it is my least preferred one. In the future I will intensify to ride my Swelltech, but this is a different kind of bowl/pool riding. Happy Shreding, Marc

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I like the feel of CX carving in the bowl, but for grinds on bowl coping I don't like the kingpin hangup factor. Does your YOW have Meraki trucks or an older model? I`ve come to really like my YOW Medina camo as a great all-around board even if it isn't perfect for everything. I've been using the Swelltech in the park recently and it is a whole different experience, a challenge for sure, but maybe not one I want to invest the time into mastering.

@jeremyh8965

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer are you saying that the kingpin on CXs touches the coping on grinds?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyh8965 It does! Unfortunately the newer model C5’s do also, but they are really easy to flip the kingpin to get more clearance. The same can be done on the CX but it is a bit more work and does carry some risk. icantskateboard.com/kinging-button-head-carver-cx-tutorial/

Dude I feel ya, I wear 13s and I just stopped riding 7.75 popsicle sticks to move to 8s for normal skate 😂 idk when it got so frowned upon

Can you do an update on your park setup? Any thoughts on wheels would be so appreciated 🙂

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

Lots of wheel testing happening right now!

Hands down the best surfskate i have ever owned is a Boilgon that I bought on Amazon for $70. It has been such a game changer for vert and speed. Everything else is mushy slow and made for surf skate wigglers.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Always nice when your favorite thing also overlaps with lowest cost. I always wonder why people go through pains to "learn to like" expensive foods like caviar and truffles etc. Teach me how to like tofu instead!

Great video, tricks and locations. Where is it? I ride a 8"75 popsicle shape with C5 trucks and Im delighted (but perhaps a bit too big in my 10 size foot) . I also use the C7s for flat and downhill riding. I love them for tight turns in small spaces. They are very different. I now consider to set another cruiser deck with CXs for street and ocasional bowl riding. But CX are expensive man. Is there a similar response and height truck that can do the same job?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

All shot in various places around Ottawa, Canada. I am getting more used to using my Carver C7 in the park, but every time I lose control and my the nose of my board smashes something I hold my breath that it doesn’t damage the swing mechanism. That board is super flat and I have a hard time keeping it under my feet in slides because of the lack of concave. I don’t have an answer on the CX, however, in the comments on my Oxelo surfskate review, a few people have commented on the similarities to the CX. Plus the complete costs less than a set of CX trucks.

Hi from Sherbrooke QC!! Just like you i was looking for a more nimble skatepark fun surfskate, with the stuff lying around my place i end up with a Creature Navarette 15" wheelbase vert deck that i setup with flow trucks that i got for crazy cheap. With 60mm OJ soft wheels I have a fun setup to have a good time at the skate park and my wife find it fun to ride!!

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, love to hear from other riders here in Canada

Great vid! Did you test the CX truck? It seems very similar to C5

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I Haven't had a chance yet, but it does have a lot in common with the C5 in terms of construction. If you looked at it as a spectrum between traditional skateboard trucks and more surfy surfskate trucks, the CX are the middle ground choice. Here is a description of the C5 I took from Skate Warehouse's excellent description: The Carver C5 is the latest addition to the carver line up. This truck is aimed at skaters who are looking for a progressive Carver CX ride but want that performance and versatility of a regular skate truck when hitting the skatepark. This new truck blends these needs perfectly to produce a really unique ride. It retains that winning CX formula of a 90° reverse kingpin, but now the Kingpin has been inverted plus the hanger width and height have been greatly reduced. This allows the truck to grind ramp coping and rails without hanging up or sticking on the kingpin. The height and width reduction means it can now be used with regular popsicle shaped decks opening up the possibility to perform ollies and flips! All this and you still get the progressive carving, pumping surfing experience. In short, these trucks are made for the skatepark!

Nice video meng! Thanks

hi mate, thx for your videos! have you ever tried Slide surfskates/trucks? are meant to be good on skateparks but there is no too much info around...

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried them myself, but I think Carlos Martin (@charliesurfskate on IG) is one of the top 5 surfskaters in the world, and if you look at what he can do on his, then they definitely seem to work. Though if you saw Ben Gravy surfing a rectangle of plywood last week, I guess it may say more about the carpenter than the tools. If you do get one let me know what you think of it!

Thanks for your very clear videos. I arrived to same conclusions but less skilled than you. Do you know any other trucks with low screws like the c5 carver? It's a bit expensive. Do you know european surf skates such as Miller or Long island? Thank you so much.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't found anything else quite like them yet!

Thanks for the video! I have two questions: Is there any difference between your "proto C5" and current c5? Do you have a new truck preference since you test yow legasee?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

There is, the old mini CX had taller hangers which kept the kingpin safe for grinds without flipping it and it was narrower as well, but still felt surfy to pump. Wish they kept making it. I am developing a preference at this point between the 3 surf/skate hybrids. Working on a video where I reveal my choice as well as the choices of other testers, but it will be on the Patreon channel for the really dedicated folks who want the deep dive content.

Hey, excellent video! I have a set of G-Bones wheels and a nice deck similar to yours. However I'm struggling to find a pair of trucks such as these of yours, I don't seem to find the C5 here in Rio. Did you ever used the C4 ? Is it similar?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

Recently I have been using CX trucks and despite the kingpin sticking out, it still grinds really well when you lock right against the wheel. So, I would say that you should not count the CX out for a skatepark setup. Check out some of my recent IG videos for a taste with my Powell Peralta / CX setup (@surfskateottawa)

Hello, great content. I have a question. I also ride a surfskate at parks but use the C7 trucks. I agree with your opinions on using that type of truck. I have been asked why don’t i use a regular skateboard at the parks? I am fairly new (and older) at skating the parks. I wanted to ask you why you don’t?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

My upcoming movie “Unconventional” will answer that question! But in a nutshell… A surfskate is the best of all worlds. Cruise on it. Downhill on it. Dance on it. Shred on it. It is the all terrain vehicle.

Can you make a video on surfskate/skate protection pads, gloves and helmet? Thanks

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Something I have been thinking about, because I have a story to tell about why you usually see me in a helmet, even when surfing small waves. Will add it to the list of new content to develop.

Hey Mark. Happy to find this video. Are these trucks what they also called the “CX4 mini 5.0”? There is not much info on them. I have found a black pair of them 2nd hand and am thinking to buy them. Do you prefer them over the C5? Would these minis work well on a 9’5 -10 inch deck?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

I believe that is correct - If it is a decent price I think definitely worth the purchase but I think they would work better on an 8-9 inch deck.

Great vid!

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach!

Hi Mark... so I just took a skateboard lesson (not surfskate specific), but had a lot of fun and the instructor was super cool and thought the surfskate was lots of fun. I'm going to continue with the lessons and am now kind of interested in learning some "street" skating tricks. I have a Carver Yago Dora with CX trucks. Do you think it would make a big difference getting C5 trucks or something like the Carver Sun Ray or Scape to help? I did try the instructor's traditional street deck and didn't like the fact that it's not carvy. I still want to be able to pump but thought that the C5 trucks might make it a bit more stable to learn things like an Ollie. I'd love some advice since you seem to be the king of mixing surfskate/street skate!

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

It is really tough going from a surfskate to a traditional popsicle skateboard, feels like it doesn't even move! I just picked up the Santa Cruz x Carver Screaming hand collaboration and it is a great compromise between the two. It is lower to the ground so ollies or any ollie based tricks are way easier, and it rides fakie pretty well, except if you lean too much you get wheelbite. If you have seen my Instagram, it is the board I keep bashing my shins with attempting treflips. The Sunray or scape would probably be similar, or even just throwing some C5s on an old school deck with a longer wheelbase.

@kapture520

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer Yes! When I tried the instructor's board, I tried to lean a little and it barely turned! I should mention that the instructor is really cool and is totally willing to work with what I currently have. He would try whatever he was going to teach me on my setup first to see if he could do it. He tried to grind but the kingpin got caught up on the rail :). Right now I'm really just doing basics, learning to kick turn and I'm starting to be able to backside slide almost to 180, but still struggle with frontside. I'm thinking if I really start enjoying learning "street" tricks, learning on more of a hybrid setup with C5 trucks may be something to consider. I'll check out that Santa Cruz x Carver board. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond!

Thanks for the video. Do you use Red bones or abec?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

I'm not super fussy, but Bones Reds would be my default choice if there was nothing on sale

I have an Alva pescado grande .. waterborne and shark wheels. It's a goofy set up and I love it! Great on streets ...skate parks ...eh it's 12 x 37 board so ...lol

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

12!!! Do you have Shaq feet? Haha. I just got an Alva Leopard series that I plan to set up for bowl riding, love the shape, might give the waterborne another shot as getting surfskate trucks is looking pretty impossible.

@lucipheriousdeilluminati3784

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer ha! I love it ... I feel weird now if my feet hang over sides of a board

Hi Mark, Its one year since this video was posted and since then you've reviewed the Yow Medina and the smoothstar. I was wondering how your setup for park and bowl might have changed since then? I feel we both approach surfskating in a similar way and I've been going at it with my CXs, soft bushings and the yago goat deck from carver. While I have progressed a lot, I sometimes wonder if this setup is holding me back for an even better feel.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, this is a really valid question. When I did this video, it was the best, but it was the best out of 4 surfskates I had. I had tried others back then, but my overall experience was limited. Since then I have tried most of the major brands and I think that has helped round out my performance as a SurfSkater. This board, or variations of it (I have a similar board with CX, another with Sixty-six, another mini-CX) are still best for doing hybrid skateboard tricks while also maintaining the ability to pump and carve. But I now find that “looser” systems like YOW and Smoothstar and Swelltech are great, even better, for flow in bowls. However, some of them also sacrifice a bit in terms of being able to grind the coping, or do nose slides, etc. and definitely make it harder to ride fakie. So I have come to realize that if you have the budget, you really need a few boards for different conditions if you take the sport seriously, no different from other sports. Surfers always have a quiver of boards for different wave conditions, snowboarders have setups for backcountry powder riding that are completely different from their terrain park setups. I have been contemplating a new video that highlights the 3 types of boards that could get you through all conditions. Thanks for the great question.

@DavId-qz4ej

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer thanks for that thorough answer. I definetly agree with you there being a surfer and Snowboarder too. Putting the Yow and Smoothstar into that context definetly helps me understand that thats more of the direction I want to go. Will still look out for the video though😀

My set up for bowls is a 33 inches long 10 inches wide shape. Cx trucks with 70mm 83A wheels. More stable than C7. I have a 30.5 inches long shape with c7 truck for day to day cruising aiming to train maneuvers...

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I do wish this deck was a touch wider like yours, looking into getting something custom made by local company.

@raphaelwenceslau5096

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer That is what I did. Told a local guy to build for me inspired by the Toledo Smoothstar model. It worked well. However, despite riding well on the flat anddoing good turns, I'm still taking the courage to drop in the big bowls.

Cool video buddy, did you take the risers off?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I do have risers, I think they are 1/2" which give them more room to pump like a CX without the annoying kingpin that sticks out.

I love my Oxelo 540 carve. Had to change the wheels to 90a, couldn’t slide on the factory 78’s

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I could only get those ones sliding on Skatelite surfaces and they were great on that, but couldn't budge them on anything else!

@jedrashidul6952

3 жыл бұрын

NGL the carve 540 scares tf outta me in skate parks😂. Been thinking whether I shd get a smaller, skateboard-like deck to suit my 5ft/40kg frame cuz right now the drop ins are looking like kamikaze missions

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

@@jedrashidul6952 I don’t know where you live, but I see so many boards popping up cheap second hand here. I’ve bought a bunch just to experiment with and that is how I ended up with the one in this video. I think it is worth trying, especially if you can get a deck for less than $30 to try it out. My weekend project will be to try a drop-in on the Carve540. If nothing else, the wipeout will be good content for a future video.

@jedrashidul6952

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer ooh👀 wld love a vid on that one bruh. I'm fr SE Asia so there's not many second hand deck options & I can't afford the shipping cost of importing a new one here but hey will make do & find my way 😂

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

@@jedrashidul6952 Video is dropping in 2.5 hours. I'll just say this for now, you can do it, I shouldn't have waited so long to go for it.

What wheels do you ride at the park with your Waterborne? I have the front and back adapter on 32.5x10" and find because it is so heavy my board stalls out with my Orangatang 70/77A Stims. Absolute beginner, so only looking to perform modest snaps and cut backs on small inclines right now

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I tend to stick to flatground and downhill riding with my Waterborne setups just because they are heavier and higher off the ground than other completes. But I think those wheels should be fine, if they are new they might just need a bit of wear or breaking in to release a bit better.

Greetings! Great videos. I don't want to tell you stuff you already know, but wheel core, lip, and shaping has a lot to do with their grip and slip...not just durometer. I guess I just mention it because I see a lot of the surfskate community fixated on durometer alone, whereas having longboarded for 20 years, freeride and downhill longboarders obsess over the core of the wheel, inside and outside edges, and support to the lip. I wonder if you would enjoy some of the freeride offerings from longboard companies? Cheers!!!

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know all this when I made the video over a year ago but am slowly piecing it together with more trial and error! Any specific recommendations for a guy who likes to ride fast throw big slides?

@krystalannawilliams2653

2 жыл бұрын

:!!

@funkytomtom

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer I'm not too sure on surfskates at this time as I've just started up, but from the longboard world Orangatang freeride wheels or any of Landyachtz's Hawgs series would likely do you well. Just pick out your desired size and go! Typically the rounded lip, stone-ground wheels are going to be your friend at lower speeds, whereas some "freeride" longboard wheels are designed for folks doing 50 foot standup slides at 40 mph...those wheels are likelier to have sharp lips and be difficult to slide at surfskate speeds.

Excellent

so good thanks mark im 1.84 m in length i ride both 34 and 33 waht u recomendtrying to get a carver the sound makes me crazy

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrei, I apologize that I am not sure if I understand your question correctly - Is it that you like the sound of the slides on my board, or that you dislike the sound (like squeaking or something) on your own board? Hope I can help!

@surfskaterelaxation8616

3 жыл бұрын

No man i love it theyre perfect just like to get those wheels

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

@@surfskaterelaxation8616 These specific version are older and may be hard to find. These are the ones: newtons-shred.co.uk/shop/skateboards/wheels/cruiser-filmer/carver-roundhouse-mag-wheels-indigo-white-longboard-skateboard-wheels-65mm-81a/

Hi Mark, did you end up trying the carver park wheel? Cheers

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

Not yet!

For the ramp, what do you think about Spice brand?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had the chance to try it, but their boards are fairly flat in profile with a medium wheelbase and softer wheels. It looks like a board that would be fun on flatland but not one I would consider buying specific for the skatepark. Shane seems to rip pretty hard on his so it wouldn’t necessarily hold you back.

Mmm interesting food for thought.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

Жыл бұрын

This video was from my early days, but I am coming back to a similar model now that I am riding the Solride Mano Niuhi!

@martynrandall7652

Жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer a Solride havent don't really know much about them, have you done a review on them yet? Been raining here for 4 days, on a positive not off to the wave pool at Bristol Saturday woohooo!

@martynrandall7652

Жыл бұрын

Rewind, have seen the video on the Solride again interesting, couple of good points for me is good for fakey and cheaper!

I was actually looking into Carver's skatepark wheels earlier today... Have you had an opportunity to try them since this video?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't, a few people scared me off on buying them, but I haven't completely counted them out, just lower on the priority list for now.

@carlosdambo6431

Жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer I have a Gussie 31' slide. Trucks and slide wheels. I tested with Carver park wheels in a bowl. I lost all the speed. They grip well but are very slow. The difference is very big. The slide wheels are much more fast.

Great content! Quick question: how tall are you? Trying to figure out the perfect size for my board

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, I am 6 foot

@kwkarol

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer thanks man!

@kwkarol

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer man I got a 30 inch board with a 15.4 wheel base , cx4 trucks and my knees hurt like hell after carving on it. My original board is 32 with 17.5 inch wheel base and waterborne adapter and I have no issues with it. I built the small one for ramps and bowls. Thinking maybe I just need a bigger board?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

@@kwkarol I wouldn't give up on it yet. Transition pumping is different, it will engage different muscles than pumping on flat. Make sure you have the tension right on the trucks. You may need to loosen the kingpins if they are stock. definitely want to fine tune it and ride it a bit longer, just like a new surfboard shape. It sucks missing waves the first day but once you figure it out it might be worth the patience. 30" is on the shorter side but I have a 29" Carver that works fine for me.

@kwkarol

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer hey Mark, I appreciate your reply. Yeah 30" is short, but it doesn't have much of a nose and I bought it based on the wheelbase. I do need to try it out in a bowl first before I give up on it, like you said. Riding a bowl do you keep your trucks loose or tighter than riding flat ground?

Nice review ! What's the wheel base ?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Major oversight on my part not including that, I honestly meant to! It is 14". Like I said, that would be too tight for day to day cruising around town, but works magically in the skatepark when you are doing more gravity-momentum pumping than surfskate pumping.

@yodan29

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer Thanks ! 🙂

Did you ever get a chance to try the carver skatepark wheels?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

A few people talked me out of it, but now I know a few who have tried them and liked them, so they are back on my maybe list!

@daneroberts3738

2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered the Carver Bel Air? It has alot of the qualities you suggest.

How thick of a deck spacer did you get to get the c5 to not wheel bite?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I have 1/2” spacers

I’ve been skating these trucks for numerous years called Amphibion . Can’t find em on line and they’re great surf skate trucks. Anyone know anything about em?

Interesting :)

I can ride fakie on my c-7s i did 500 forevers in a row on my half pipe until my front foot went numb, and i am not a good skateboarder, just takes practice, btw I'm 63.

@Squidrito

3 жыл бұрын

I see you on all the surfskate videos hahah! Have you ever tried the C5?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

If you are 63 and still skating, that makes you "good" in my books! #Goals

@guybartlett9587

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer thanks, i plan on getting good, also padded up!

I melt a big blob of hot glue on the tip of my waterbourn adapter to protect it.

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Hey that is a creative idea - It would probably help give it a little cushioning in a big slam and would protect it superficially from scratches and gouging.

what wheels do you recommend on a c5 truck for transition?

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

I'm liking the PP rat bones at the moment

@dannypabon2973

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer OK I WILL CHECK THEM OUT. THANK YOU!

im riding a 8x27 board with size 11s 👍

Won't bones spf 60mm 84B be good e

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

2 жыл бұрын

That would be really hard. You could slide forever but I think you'd be sliding out if you tried a single pump and might have a hard time not over-rotating on slides.

: skateboard clips are good

Im sorry to bothe yo but can u give an advice ive a pukas 33 rush with meraki where wil l iget a c5 truck system

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

As with all surfskate equipment at the moment, it is tough to find in stock! I think the CX would work just as well as C5 if those are easier to find, but everything is sold out recently. I have a 33 YOW w/ Meraki on order but it is stuck in shipping, would love to finally be able to try that to compare with my Carvers.

@surfskaterelaxation8616

3 жыл бұрын

Ive 3 yows im addicted as hell 34 33.5 and 33 which one did you order

@surfskaterelaxation8616

3 жыл бұрын

I m going to bite the bullet and get a carver but theyre sold out too want a 32. 5 blacktip cx dying for it anyway thanks for ur reply

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

@@surfskaterelaxation8616 Medina 33.5

@surfskaterelaxation8616

3 жыл бұрын

medina 33,5 is awsome I bought it 3 months ago hope you ll get it soon

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carver's park wheels sucks. try some oldschool skate wheels with hardness about 92-97a like g-bones, big balls etc, they are amazing for surfskating in parks

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that advice! I'll look into getting some of those for a new setup I am putting together!

@adamk3244

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks for the video. Found this on Reddit’s surfskate forum. My park board is on C5’s which I too swear by. I’m curious about your riser setup. It looks quite high. We’re you experiencing wheel bite with those 65’s? I’m riding the Carver park wheels and have a set of unmounted Gbones which are 64mm. I’d really like to keep the board as low as possible. Are your risers that high out of necessity? Would the stock taller C5 risers work with your 65’s? Much appreciated.

@denisyaroshenko6985

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamk3244 C5 fits with no risers up to ~58\60mm, you can make a 2-3mm wheel wells instead of risers

@adamk3244

3 жыл бұрын

@@denisyaroshenko6985 Thanks for the info. Sounds like the Gbones would rub even with the taller C5 risers. May try and find something else. Any input Mark?

@adamk3244

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarktheLandlockedSurfer any input? Appreciate the heads up.

Does anyone ride an old school shape like Powell Peralta or Hosoi? I dont understand all these skinny tails on surf skates. To maximize control its essential to have full contact of your toes and heels with the board. This means at least a 9'' to 10'' tail. Whats up with all these pussy little pin tails surf skate brands are putting out? Can you imagine trying a fat layback at full speed, or a bucket throwing BS snap on these little boards? I want full power gas pedals under my feet! LETS GOOOO!!!! What ever you ride have fun out there shredders😝

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I do have one that I set up, 9" tail similar to an old pool rider peralta, and I love it for airs out of the bowl, but coming from a traditional skateboard background where I used a 7'75" for way too long, I feel really comfortable on these narrow tailed bowls, I find I can really leverage using the edges, kind of hooking my heel or toe on the edge of the board and pushing against that to maximize the slide. I might get used to it on the wide board too with more practice, but I think a key takeaway I had from watching Ben Gravy shred waves on a rectangle plank of plywood is that good technique can make any board look good, so try out different shapes and sizes and just shred as hard as you can on whatever you have!

sector 9 whack get some powell peralta and indies , reverse king pin big no

@MarktheLandlockedSurfer

3 жыл бұрын

I’d have thought the same until I tried it 🤷🏽‍♂️