Technical Specifications
About the CX
The Carver CX is our Patented front truck, designed to create the same handling characteristics of surfing, but in a lighter, simpler configuration. Five years in the making, it's the solution that bridges the gap between a standard truck and our revolutionary C7. What we wanted was a truck that shared the same sharp turning and lateral thrust as the C7, but was a little stiffer, so it felt familiar to skaters who weren't prepared for the extremely surfy feel of the C7 but still wanted to snap their turns and pump for speed. By using a steep, forward facing kingpin and setting the axle a little farther back, we've managed to loosen up the geometry to give you unprecedented maneuverability. Riding fakie is much easier on the CX than the C7, as it is a much more stable truck, but we still recommend it as a front truck only. On a shorter board it pumps fast, tight turns with ease, and on a longer board the quick, solid handling opens up performance so you can surf hills and banks with unprecedented fluidity and control.
Mounting Instructions
When mounting your new Carver trucks, bolt the standard truck at the tail of the board as you would any typical truck, with the kingpin and bushings facing towards the center of the board, and bolt the CX on the nose.
Bolt the front truck to the nose of the deck, with the bushings and kingpin facing to the front. There's an arrow pointing forward that's cast into the underside of the CX base as a reference, since it may appear as though this truck mounts backwards, even though it isn't. We recommend this as a front truck only as well.
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. Pumping the board on the flats is a good way to break in the bushings and get a feel for the board's handling.
Adjustments
Adjusting the trucks can vary the overall feel dramatically. For the CX, adjusting the kingpin nut is the same as on a standard truck. The adjustment of the back truck also plays an important part in the overall feel, so when tuning up your board, remember that it's the other half of the whole system.