Carver

About the C2

The Carver C2 is our taller profile truck for traditional longboarding and the back truck for both our C7 and CX surfing systems. It was developed to provide a true longboarding-specific ride for use with larger wheels and longer, wider boards. It was developed to work in tandem with our signature surfing trucks, as we found that regular trucks lacked sufficient snap to match the increased performance of the system. Using our tried and true methods for developing superior geometries, we dissected every angle and dimension of numerous standard trucks in order to understand the effects of each aspect, and combined our favorite characteristics into one truck. The result is a no-nonsense machine that delivers smooth, tight turns and springs back to a firm center. What this means is that you don’t have to loosen your trucks until they wobble to get a good turn out of them. You can have a solid, stable center for easy pushing, and get quick, sharp turns with lively rebound, all in one.

Risers

Riser pad thickness to control wheelbite is roughly a factor of wheel diameter, so the larger the wheel, the taller the risers. There is no set formula, as everyone rides differently, so find out what works best for you.

Board Length

Board length and shape plays an important part of the overall performance of the completed skateboard. Shorter boards are more maneuverable and pump easier, while longer boards are more stable and handle speed better. Wider boards generally provide better turn leverage than nartrow boards. Trying out a few different lengths will give you a real sense of the feel between wheelbases.

Break-In

Break-in time for the bushings is usually about an hour of riding, where the slippery new bushings have a chance tot wear a little and stick to the metal surfaces, reducing the range of turning travel at the extremities, controlling wheelbite and increasing spring-back and rebound. Turning the board on the flats is a good way to break in the bushings and get a feel for the board's handling.