I love the the Curfboard truck actually blown away having a Surf background. I don’t know but the truck design just flows so much more like a surfboard feeling in a bowl, but that said it’s definitely not a beginner truck system skating bowl and transitions. The thing is that you have to go fast in a bowl and not slow to avoid the dredged unintended turn hitting an angled transitions. I went flying midair more than once. Drop ins is smooth, so easy. Love the low truck riding height. I feel that that I was outgrowing my other trucks like the Cx’s,YOW and SmoothStar. I tried many different wheelbase and I would recommend a hybrid skateboard design for a wheelbase between 14" to 16" Bustin Yoface or any carver from the pool and park series. Wheelbase above that I would just go with any surfskate that fits your surf stand. Roots longboards a small English skateboard manufacturer make this amazing all purpose board called Fluxy 30" 10" like a retro 80 style pool board with modern features make sure that you order the adjustable wheelbase 16.5 " or 19.5 ". Its expensive but highly recommendable, in fact if you own a soulboardiy then you definitely also want this. I would say that the Curfboard trucks is something that you shouldn’t judge only by it’s cover. It’s a truck system that will grow on you and make you a better surfskater.

When surfing, the back foot engages the rail. Not the front foot. To my experience, the curfboard better replicates surfing than any other system due to: 1- curfboard is pumpable without front foot wiggle. Just pump with back foot and there you go! 2- surfing doesn’t spring back to centre. There are no bushings in surfing, it’s free flow just like the curfboard (Disclaimer: surfer and owner of a curfboard) Happy skating!

@SurfskateLove

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the input, Paulo. One of my main goals this year is to get out of my own way as a non-surfer and not the best rider. You'll see me involving more surfers and better riders to give people a more complete picture of all these boards. Thank you!

@kelchuk2

2 жыл бұрын

I think Joey(a surfer like me too) likes the return to center for many reasons....and I agree cause I have reasons. Maybe, we can all be a team and grow together, or at least have various opinions together. First of all, comparing a surfskate on land to a surfboard on wave only goes so far. I will explain why I prefer a return to center like Joey. If we hit a lip surfing, do a floater, re-entry, etc, we use wave energy and momentum to turn our bodies perhaps close to the same direction with a wave closing. If we do a floater in surfing, or jump of a sidewalk 5 inches high on a surfskate like Joey sort of mentions, we are not anywhere close to the same rail position...we kind of did return to center in a surfing sort of way. Imagine doing a floater and landing in the same rail position on the bottom as it was when you hit the lip......probably not going to end like you want. I don't have a curfboard, but I do have a have a Waterborne that I have tightened to the point that it does not return to center. Essentially, since I am street surfing and pumping....no real, noticeable difference as I naturally return to center anyway. If it is loosened, it returns to center by itself. Seeing those Curfboards leaning so little is something I personally would avoid on ldp because my Carver Cx that leans more than Curfboard, doe not lean enough for my practice of tight roundhouse cutbacks and leaning bottom turns.....not to mention the speed that can be generated and smooth ride that remind me of freight train rights at 12 mph. Like Steve would say, just personal preference. I believe a surfer could take any surfskate and benefit. It just comes down to style and preference.

I've been messing around with my curfboard setup since watching this video recently and I think I've found something that will elevate your opinion of the curfboard trucks to another level! De-wedge the front truck.... that's it... Take a wedged riser pad with the tall side towards the front and mount your curfboard truck! Two things this does: > Increases lean (with a subtle reduction in turn) > Strengthens the natural return to centre and increases centre stability. This is something seriously worth your time to try out! Edit: I've now added a rail adapter to the rear! This thing is beautiful and incredibly fluid to ride now! The rail adapter and de-wedge combined kill wiggle pumping and make the board really encourage you to make deep and proper surfing pumps! Edit 2: Curfboard are now selling a wedge kit and show de-wedging the front truck as I've described above.

Great reviews, absolutely cleared up all of the mystery in all of the various brands that are reviewed. Well explained. I now really know the complete differences between various surfskates and certainly systems that I was completely unaware of.

I bought a set of Curfboad trucks to make a custom set-up and I totally love it. Its a beautifully simple design and gives a totally different feel than bushing or spring based systems. I think your assessment is spot on though in that its not a great system for your only surfskate due to lack of versatility, but it is a great addition to add something unique and fun to the quiver. BTW, a set of Curfboard trucks comes with an angled riser pad for the rear.

Its interesting that while everyone (vid and comments) sees the shorter Curboard Wave SE as an advinced rider’s board, the brand labels it suitable for beginners on its website .. My personal experience : I find the Curfboard not to have enough lean from the very first time I stepped on it .. there is this limit / threshold of movement that the brain is constantly aware of, like a looming danger (which is not a good feeling). Also, the board (in my personal opinion) doesnt have enough ‘grip’ as I have my front foot constantly creeping forward to the point of slipping off on radical turns .. I tried the Curfboard truck on an Arbor Axel Serrat Pro 34 Crosscut and just because of the pronounced concave and the safety of the nose, the board starts to slide almost on its own (and actually feels a bit like a snowboard). Now thats onviously not what I’m going for, but to save my Curfboard, I will : (a) de-wedge front and add a rail adapter (b) choose a new slightly longer board with more pronounced concave and a bit of nose

Great Video brother love you!!

Great details ! Great Review. 👍👍

@SurfskateLove

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sherif! Nice to hear from you.

Just a heads up, Curfboard now selling a double wedge kit and showing a front truck de-wedge as the primary use case. It really does transform the platform.

@SurfskateLove

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I know. They should have done it a long time ago. They knew when I made this review that dewedging transforms it and they never said a word about it.

@IamtheWV17

Ай бұрын

@@SurfskateLove Have you tried one with the front dewedged yet? I'd love to hear your thoughts and comparisons to other surfskate trucks!

i just picked up a naish x curfboard as my second curf (clearance for a steal). the new trucks they are shipping out seems way tighter and a little stiff. the swivel doesnt freely move like my older one. if you move it to the left off the ground, it stays in the left position. it doesnt rattle or squeak at all. completely different feel. smoother and less flowy. i prefer the older one.

I think the problem with the rail to rail lean statements is you can swap out urethane parts to get more. I pulled the rubber stops out of my Aquilo, swapped pivot cups and bushings, and now it has amazing lean. I think you should be testing adapters/trucks on the same decks with the same wheels. So many factors involved some info may be wrong.

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

I test and review boards as they come from companies, not with modifications or upgrades. Of course you could modify and/or upgrad any system. But that's not the point of my reviews.

I definitely felt like my experience and your previous feedback didn't quite align. The key difference I could see at the time was wheelbase and risers! I love mine and plan to also try a heavy rear dewedge or a waterborne rail adapter. Edit: After you liked this I thought to update my comment! I've since tried a rear truck dewedge and it's absolutely improved the board tenfold! Still have rail adapter in the mail, really keen to explore the seemingly infinite adjustability made available by having lean independently adjustable! For example having soft adapter bushings with hard truck bushings, limiting steering of the rear wheels. But now the mad scientist in me wants to play around with dewedging the curf-truck 🤔 The design would, in theory, work well with a dewedge? More lean, less turn, and a stronger return to centre?

"Stable Swelltech" is a really good descriptor!

Another well balanced review guys. Great timing as I just got a Curfboard Wave SE last week. I have a Smoothstar Toledo #77 and I feel the Curfboard has an even more whippy response doing sharp turns and acceleration than the already nimble Smoothstar. I did have to add a 1/2" riser to the rear truck wedge riser to prevent wheel bite. I put a 1/4" riser to the front to level the deck. So much for the low ride which is a pity. Maybe Curfboard could add wheel wells on the rear to future editions of the Wave. At this stage I would say the Smoothstar feels like a board under my feet whereas the Curfboard just feels like wheels attached to my shoes which I like a lot. I've not come close to jack knifing on the Curfboard where I have come very close on the Smoothstar if turning sharply at slower speed. Still early days with the Wave SE but I love having both decks. Re the rattling issue. I wonder if the latest version of the Curfboard truck (which I have on the Wave SE) doesn't rattle on rough terrain as the version you were testing..? I haven't tried mine on a rough surface yet to report. Maybe Curfboard could shed some light on this as they say it's an improved version of their truck. Thanks again for the review.

@PebCak42

Жыл бұрын

I put a 2mm TPU95A shockpad to the front and ride 65mm wheels, it's awesome that way & still a lot lower than the smoothstar & swelltech I got.

@rickydasler6354

Жыл бұрын

@@PebCak42 I can see how that would work well. I've since ordered a set of Curfboard trucks and have them on a Jeff Kendell 'End Of The World' reissue deck. I installed the shockpads too and 65mm Surfskate Love wheels. No wheel bite. The shorter wheel base makes it a fun combination for tight spaces such as our deck. Like your username..guessing you work in IT. 😄

@PebCak42

Жыл бұрын

@@rickydasler6354 yeah, I work in systems engineering. ;) PS. oldschool decks are the best.

Everyone should watch Shane Lai review on this board so you can see what is truck capable of. I think that Steve is very used to traditional trucks like Carver or Yow so it is very hard for him to accept anything else. If I would decide to buy Curfboard based on Steve’s video I wouldn’t buy it, but based on Shane review I will.

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Are you saying this because you own a Curfboard, or at least tried one? And are you aware that Shane uses an affiliate link in his video, and I don't use any affiliate links?

@sylvieimbeault

Жыл бұрын

Well respond steeve , you have not affiliâtes links

I’m curious what the other boards are on that list.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🏄 Lean da Curfboard* - A diferença de inclinação entre os modelos Curfboard Classic e Performance Wave é devido à presença de pads de inclinação. - O modelo Performance Wave da Curfboard tem uma inclinação significativamente maior devido à adição de um pad de inclinação. 04:40 *🛹 Classificação dos surfskates* - Os surfskates podem ser classificados em puramente treinadores de surf ou cruisers de rua. - A Curfboard é categorizada como um puramente treinador de surf devido à sua soltura e fluidez. 07:40 *🤙 Comparação entre Curfboard e Swelltech* - O Curfboard é mais estável do que o Swelltech, proporcionando uma experiência mais segura ao atingir sua inclinação máxima. - Ambos os surfskates têm uma inclinação semelhante, mas o Curfboard oferece uma proteção extra ao atingir o limite de inclinação. 09:32 *🏄 Ênfase nas vantagens do Curfboard* - O Curfboard é o surfskate mais solto e fluído, ideal para movimentos do corpo superior. - Sua estabilidade o torna ótimo para iniciantes. - A forma como é construído incentiva uma técnica adequada de bombeamento de surfskate que flui do seu núcleo. 11:03 *🛹 Vantagens únicas do Curfboard* - O truck do Curfboard permite que você posicione seu pé dianteiro mais para a frente do que em outros surfskates, possibilitando um deck mais curto e uma postura mais larga. - Mesmo sendo solto, o Curfboard não apresenta oscilações de velocidade a altas velocidades, mantendo-se estável. - É uma ótima opção para praticar o "cross-stepping" devido à sua estabilidade e possibilidade de posição avançada do pé dianteiro. 12:53 *🚫 Limitações do Curfboard* - O truck do Curfboard não retorna automaticamente ao centro, o que pode reduzir o impulso para a frente ao bombear. - Pode gerar vibrações em superfícies irregulares, afetando o passeio em terrenos ásperos. - Para nadar em bowls e transições complexas, o Curfboard pode não ser tão adequado devido à tendência de perder contato com o solo em transições abruptas. 18:54 *🏄‍♂️ Adequação do Curfboard para diferentes tipos de surfistas* - O Curfboard é ideal como um treinador de surfe para surfistas e como uma adição interessante para entusiastas de surfskate. - Funciona bem para exercícios de cones em superfícies planas e áreas pequenas. - Como um cruiser de rua, pode não ser a opção favorita devido à falta de impulso, vibrações e sensação de travagem durante curvas apertadas. 20:00 *🚶 Opiniões de Joey Daley sobre o Curfboard Classic* - O Curfboard Classic é uma excelente opção para iniciantes, com um bom ponto de pivô. - Falta um ponto de pivô no truck superior para permitir uma inclinação mais ampla durante o bombeamento. - Recomendado para surfistas intermediários a iniciantes como uma introdução à fluidez e bombeamento. 21:32 *🛹 Experiência de Joey Daley em diferentes cenários de surfskate* - O Curfboard Classic é mais adequado para downhill e fluxo contínuo, mas não é altamente versátil para outros estilos de skate. - Recomendado para surfistas intermediários a iniciantes para praticar bombeamento e fluidez. - Joey encontrou o Curfboard ineficaz em transições e bowls, com uma roda traseira levantando em certas transições, afetando a estabilidade. Made with HARPA AI

Hi. Wich surfskate do you recomend for a beginer street Cruiser?. Thanks

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Carver CX or Slide. This video will help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWGnj89xe83Ap6Q.html As well as my free Surfskate Selector app: surfskate.love/surfskate-selector/ Enjoy!

I agree with Joey on his review and I think that the curfboard is already too expensive to go from this one to a smoothstar in the future when we improve our techniques. Steve, do you know if I can buy only the performance trucks?

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

The trucks are the same on both their cruiser and performance board. curfboard.com/shop/surfskate-trucks/truck-set-se/

@mr.j774

Ай бұрын

@@SurfskateLove they have 2 different versions of their trucks now. idk if they are just older/newer deal or if its a performance model. but the newer ones are much stiffer. they dont move freely like the older ones

Hey Steve, have yo tried revenge trucks??

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Not my personal preference.

@salariasking3980

Жыл бұрын

@@SurfskateLove any particular reason? Pros and cons?

Hola , tienes las cuñas colocadas del reves ...es por eso que restas inclinacion al surfskate

@SurfskateLove

Жыл бұрын

I have it on exactly as Curfboard installs it.

Not recommend it. I brought trucks tried 5 times on different boards different length and throw them away. No rebound, unsafe when hit stone. Hard to pump.3 out of 10.

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