Carver Skateboards Review (C7, CX & C5 Comparison)

One of my first surfskates was by Carver Skateboards, so I wanted to share my thoughts on the differences between their trucks: C7, CX & C5.

Wheelbase Formula
1. Measure your inseam in inches or cm.
2. Divide the inseam length by 2.
3. Add an inch (2.5 cm) to the number found in step 2.
To find the lower limit of your wheelbase range: subtract a half-inch (~1.5 cm) from the number found in step 3. To find the upper limit of your wheelbase range: add a half-inch (~1.5 cm) from the number found in step 3.

All credit goes to the reddit user “radioregime”

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[koaballero]

After intense and deeply scientific research in the field of surfskating, when it comes to choosing a particular system/brand, I have come to the following conclusion: BUY 'EM ALL!!!

[bryant_]

I love your content whenever I need information on a Skateboard this is where I come first.

[MarktheLandlockedSurfer]

I love those older roundhouse wheels! They grip well but release easily in slides. I’ve done 3m length banked bertslides on them and they are not crumbling after a lot of use. Stay away from the ecothane ones though. Good comparison of the three trucks. One extra is that you can grind easily on C7 and C5, but the kingpin on the CX is too long and sticks out causing hangups.

[elevatedblissceramics]

I ordered a complete C7 board a week ago. Then I continued to watch reviews and videos and had major doubts as to whether or not I was going to like the board. I just got it yesterday and after 3 hours of riding it, I am already carving and pumping better than I thought possible. I'm in absolute love with it.

I can't wait to get my hands on another brand to compare, but I have zero regrets buying the Carver. (30.5 Lost Puddle Jumper - Got it on sale with an additional 10% discount. It was almost half the price of a Smoothstar that I also want.) It's at least 5 times more fun than I thought it was going to be. I'm really looking forward to adding another board or two to the quiver, but the C7 has delivered what I was hoping for and more. (A Smoothstar with a Thruster D is the next board I want.)

[Tuffolo]

An excellent and clear comparison. I own a Slide and Carver C7 and I love them both.

[trychydts]

I love your reviews. So clean, informative and some of the shots are plain gorgeous.

[AdamJorgensen]

My first longboard was a Carver Laird complete with the C7 trucks. Fun ride.

[goa]

Thank you for your review. I always wanted to see what the C5 looked like...
As I commented in your Yow video, I own a Carver Triton with CX trucks. Love the fact that it is quite high from the road, and very smooth to ride. Also the nice thing is that you can adapt it fast by loosing the front truck depending if you're riding the streets of pumping on a pumptrack.
Nice feeling of a multi use board!
Keep on riding!🤙

[Boardriderx]

So informative and to the point, answered all my questions. Thanks a lot!!! So helpful!

[AbnerLi]

Having these carver trucks on a YOW Arica deck is savage lol Loving it!

[EthanMcAlpin]

This video made my decision easy on which truckbase is best for me! Thank you

[somemikestuff]

I really love your channel, edition, quality of video, sound, everything is soooo good, wish u bigger audience!

[vznquest]

what a truly informative channel! been referencing it a lot lately.

[AustinCatmull]

Great reviews, man! Please release more of those shirts. I want one bad!

[KINOSHINOBI]

Sick review! Always been in love with Carver and just recently snatched up a pair of 2.4s after waiting so long to get one. Nothing comes close to the minimalistic CX design and simple maintenance required compared to the other systems. Have been contemplating whether to get a C7 setup but after watching this review am gonna opt in for another 2.4 setup. Unfortunately no C5 trucks where I am.

[EthanMcAlpin]

Such a well-done, intricate, yet concise review!

[mellamorodrigo]

I see that you used the YOW Arica in your YOW review and that you used the deck in this review. Would you say that the Arica is good for someone who wants to do tricks in flat ground, but also wants to ride a bowl on the weekends?

[danielbrown]

Great content and awesome advice. Keep it up!!

[chi]

these reviews are bomb. Have you heard about the brand NKX? They made some surf-skates (NKX buzz Surfskate 29') which are like a clone of carvers CX. Can you review it and compare them? Thanks!

[boisebroncoadventures]

I was a bit confused by something about being “overhyped” in the original title. I see it’s changed now, cool! This was a great review of all 3 truck systems tho! I’m a big fan of the C5’s but am finding most my riding in parks and bowls lol.