Steve- so glad I found your video... I may be late to the surfskate crowd but I was the first kid on the block to show up to school on a skateboard ... That's showing my age! Been having fun cruising on my longboards until I finally tried the Waterborn trucks I attached to my Sector 9 bamboo board and was hooked!! Thanks for your quick... yet detailed explanation, now I have the fun task of deciding between a Carver Cruiser, YOW Meraki, or the Smoothstar Thruster that looks almost perfect to my style of riding... as you said depending if you want to ride the sports car or cruiser... maybe you need all three boards which is fine with me! keep up the awesome videos Steve!!
Thanks so much for explaining all the details about the importance of wheelbase, etc. Helped me a ton when choosing my first surfskate. I'm a surfer and a skateboarder for over 40 years now. I chose the Carver Black Tip with CX truck and it feels amazing! 🤙
Phenomenal video, very informative. Im getting back into skating after 10 years and I come from a longboard backround and im trying to get into surf skate. Going to a skate shop in 2 days so this was very helpful!!
Hey Steve! Bought your personalized surf skate list and it’s a huge help, I’ve already really narrowed it down! One thing you haven’t talked out s lot yet in this series is how to break down skating style (other than sedan vs. sports car). I would love some help with this! I want to use my surf skate for stable long distance/endurance/commuter surf skating with occasional mild uphill segments. 1. What truck is best for this? I want to get a Meraki but my CX are so stable I dont know if they can be beat for long distance commuting! 2. I know my stance width (~16”) but I don’t know if I should be shooting for the higher or lower end of my WB range for my use case, or what shapes to consider! If it makes any difference I’m fairly petite so I tend to get more power out of short fast pumps than long powerful ones, but I also don’t have a lot of luck getting up hills on my waterborne nor my 31” Resin CX! Thanks for everything you do for this community! Float On!
I wouldn't switch from the CX if I were you. I think it's best for what you're doing. And you want something on the higher end for longer distance pumping.
Gidday Steve, Just back from a 3 hour skate on a Slide Swallow Noserider 33, took me a decent hour to get going but once I started it was a breeze but talk about a workout. We're in Lockdown and the weather has been trash past couple days ... so wether my fitness wasn't up to scratch or not it was a pretty good workout...pumped a few slight easy slopes too. But yeah thoroughly enjoyed it besides losing my breath here and there.👍
It’s really interesting. My yow Medina camo wheelbase 17 was to short and absolutely unstable for me. Just add a wheelbase extension and get 18inch of wheelbase, fit perfectly for me !!! Thanks for advice.
Great video! Bought your list and everything. What about for bowl ridiing/skate park. I feel as though you'd want something a little smaller than what is measured for you?
Hey Steve! Loving your videos as they are very informative. I am hoping maybe you can tell me what the wheelbase is on your Mindless Surfskate. Thinking about this as my starter. Initially I was thinking about using the Waterborne on a Dinghy but then watched this video. Thank you in advance for your reply.
My criteria was: which surf skateboard will arrive sooner. I was that impatient (not my normal trait). I was very fortunate that a SmoothStar sales rep helped choose my board. I think my board is great for me. I don’t have money to buy another one. I would recommend having patience for everyone else although it didn’t work for me 😂
Thanks Steve, I have learned heaps from your videos. I have four different sized Carvers (Carson Proteus, Booster, Swallow and Triton Signal) and have tried both Cx and C7 on all of them. Your formula was perfect as I have worked out that with my weight, height and stance a 17 inch wheel base with cx is the best fit for me as I like cruising and getting the flow feel under my feet. Yes, inches do make a difference! The interesting part of it though is that the cheaper Carver Triton cx is my favourite. I like the feel of 68MM Park Black 83A wheels. Have you tried out any in the Triton series?
Steve, long time older surfer, newbie surf skater. Love your content. Question, I’m trying to follow your great work in transitions and bowl riding on a carver black tip surfskate. Unfortunately, I’ve taken some big splats trying to drop in/roll in to bowls (thank you so much for the recommendation on the hip pads - you’ve saved me!) Since all I want to do is ride bowls to improve my surfing skills, I’m considering buying a more traditional skateboard that is optimized for bowls. My thought is that I’d learn on that, being a more stable board - and then go back to my carver black tip. Have you tried a traditional skateboard in bowls or have any thoughts on this strategy?
Somebody help I'm new to this I got a penny 29 inch blackout and it's so loose is this common or is this thing way looser than most I tried and fried please any advice..
Hello, I've watched all of your videos about choosing the right board. Thank you for all your effort! I just need one advice: my stance is 18'', just like yours, and I have a longboard experiences. But watching all of your viedos I want to try surfboarding so badly! :) I narrowed my search to Carver CX board, I just can't decide between Proteus 33, Knox Phoenix and Black Tip. I'm a taller guy, 6.3, but I can skate smaller boards (small Penny board for example)... I think best for me would be Proteus, but I like the graphics on Knox Phoenix better (I know it's silly, but I can't help myselph). And I like the design of black tip with higher concave etc. What do you think? Is there any huge difference between those three? I would like to carve the streets, try some smaller loops and even go on a pump track. Are all of those boards capable of doing that? I am no pro, but I am a fast learner... ;) Thank you for your answer!
@@SurfskateLove yes, I tried it many times... 😀 And at least two of them pops up at the same time. 😉 Ok, if I narrow it to only Proteus and Knox - is there still a big difference between those two? Which one would you recommend based on my previous post?
Thanks, Steve! My stance is pretty much identical to yours. I’ve got a Greenroom c7 which has been great, but I’ve been thinking about trying merakis on it. Obviously this would shorten the wheelbase to about 17” so I was wondering if you’d tried it, and if you had a good time with that setup? I’d rather not get a new yow complete.
I actually think the Meraki would work for our stance on the greenroom. Give it a shot. Worst case scenario, you’ll just have to get another deck for the Meraki.
@@SurfskateLove sure thing, but what you did on youtube is surfskating encyclopedia with a "human face" each day youtube suggests me new video from you and its interesting and informative
Thanks for great channel! Can you tell yr height and shoes size? You've got so many videos probably i missed it.. I know yr preferences so it will help to know
Hey Steve. You mentioned that your ideal wheelbase is up to 19 inches. Yet, I remember that YOW Malibu is your favorite board with 23 WB (~21 WB if we account for Meraki build). Does that mean that +-1 inch is what you should aim for to practice surfing and longer WB is OK for cruising? Thanks
@@wolfgang8089 Yep! Will do. And I can tell you here: 1) I prefer the deck shape and feel of the Proteus. 2) I prefer the larger 70mm wheels. 3) I prefer the CX trucks.
@@SurfskateLoveThanks, that's a very important point and good to know that the Concaves are less fast. You mentioned 70mm, do mean with that the roundhouses?
Is this a troll question? If not, do not use water, it's not a surfboard, it's still primarily a skateboard and most are made of wood with metal moving parts. U can wipe with a damp rag just to get rid of dirt, but keep the parts dry and keep the necessary parts lubricated. I suggest watching videos on how to maintain boards.
@@lilasam6292 welcome! sorry, it was initially just a little too outrageous but I can understand for those brand new to this. Shred shack has done a very comprehensive video, but for surfskate trucks breakdown and maintenance, Steve has a few really good ones do check it out. Here's the SS one ua-cam.com/video/J37xbWSo1y4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ShredShack the parts for newbies is probably in the later half, but worth watching the whole thing
Another great vid Steve! This is nice and concise for those too intimidated by the length of the other video, but was great for geeks like me!
A esto le llamo hacer algo con pasión, gracias por el contenido y la explicación
Steve- so glad I found your video... I may be late to the surfskate crowd but I was the first kid on the block to show up to school on a skateboard ... That's showing my age! Been having fun cruising on my longboards until I finally tried the Waterborn trucks I attached to my Sector 9 bamboo board and was hooked!!
Thanks for your quick... yet detailed explanation, now I have the fun task of deciding between a Carver Cruiser, YOW Meraki, or the Smoothstar Thruster that looks almost perfect to my style of riding... as you said depending if you want to ride the sports car or cruiser... maybe you need all three boards which is fine with me! keep up the awesome videos Steve!!
Thanks so much! Try this: www.surfskate.love/surfskate-selector
Have fun!
Thank you Steve, your videos got me into surfskating, and i'm loving it, and thank you for really helpful information!👍😊👍
Thanks so much for all your videos! its super helpful
Incredible video! Thanks for making all this information available to us.
Thanks so much for explaining all the details about the importance of wheelbase, etc. Helped me a ton when choosing my first surfskate. I'm a surfer and a skateboarder for over 40 years now. I chose the Carver Black Tip with CX truck and it feels amazing! 🤙
Nice video and 100% spot on. Wheelbase is equally important in all skateboarding. Some people don’t realize it though.
Phenomenal video, very informative. Im getting back into skating after 10 years and I come from a longboard backround and im trying to get into surf skate. Going to a skate shop in 2 days so this was very helpful!!
Whoa! This is like bible to me. Every word you uttered here matters! Grazie infinitamente!
I'm amazed at how helpful this video is. Seriously, thank you so much for doing this!
Hey Steve! Bought your personalized surf skate list and it’s a huge help, I’ve already really narrowed it down! One thing you haven’t talked out s lot yet in this series is how to break down skating style (other than sedan vs. sports car). I would love some help with this!
I want to use my surf skate for stable long distance/endurance/commuter surf skating with occasional mild uphill segments.
1. What truck is best for this? I want to get a Meraki but my CX are so stable I dont know if they can be beat for long distance commuting!
2. I know my stance width (~16”) but I don’t know if I should be shooting for the higher or lower end of my WB range for my use case, or what shapes to consider!
If it makes any difference I’m fairly petite so I tend to get more power out of short fast pumps than long powerful ones, but I also don’t have a lot of luck getting up hills on my waterborne nor my 31” Resin CX!
Thanks for everything you do for this community! Float On!
I wouldn't switch from the CX if I were you. I think it's best for what you're doing. And you want something on the higher end for longer distance pumping.
Wow amazing resource man. Thank you so much for putting this info out, absolute legend!! Can't wait to start surf skating Subscribed 🤙🏼
Gidday Steve, Just back from a 3 hour skate on a Slide Swallow Noserider 33, took me a decent hour to get going but once I started it was a breeze but talk about a workout.
We're in Lockdown and the weather has been trash past couple days ... so wether my fitness wasn't up to scratch or not it was a pretty good workout...pumped a few slight easy slopes too.
But yeah thoroughly enjoyed it besides losing my breath here and there.👍
Thank you very much for such great videos. You have helped me a lot.
Great details and formula. Thanks!
Big thanks for all this work
It’s really interesting. My yow Medina camo wheelbase 17 was to short and absolutely unstable for me. Just add a wheelbase extension and get 18inch of wheelbase, fit perfectly for me !!! Thanks for advice.
Great video! Bought your list and everything. What about for bowl ridiing/skate park. I feel as though you'd want something a little smaller than what is measured for you?
Yes, on the shorter end for transition riding.
Hey Steve! Loving your videos as they are very informative. I am hoping maybe you can tell me what the wheelbase is on your Mindless Surfskate. Thinking about this as my starter. Initially I was thinking about using the Waterborne on a Dinghy but then watched this video. Thank you in advance for your reply.
Thank you! Mindless wheelbase axle to axle is 16 inches.
My criteria was: which surf skateboard will arrive sooner. I was that impatient (not my normal trait). I was very fortunate that a SmoothStar sales rep helped choose my board. I think my board is great for me. I don’t have money to buy another one.
I would recommend having patience for everyone else although it didn’t work for me 😂
😂
Thanks Steve, I have learned heaps from your videos. I have four different sized Carvers (Carson Proteus, Booster, Swallow and Triton Signal) and have tried both Cx and C7 on all of them. Your formula was perfect as I have worked out that with my weight, height and stance a 17 inch wheel base with cx is the best fit for me as I like cruising and getting the flow feel under my feet. Yes, inches do make a difference! The interesting part of it though is that the cheaper Carver Triton cx is my favourite. I like the feel of 68MM Park Black 83A wheels. Have you tried out any in the Triton series?
Haven’t tried them yet. I’ll check them out!
Thanks for your effort Steve. Unfortunately the link is not working. Can I download it somewhere else? Thanks
Here you go: surfskate.love/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MagicSurfskateFormula.pdf
I don't have it on my website anymore because I replaced it with my Surfskate Selector: www.surfskate.love/surfskate-selector
Steve, long time older surfer, newbie surf skater. Love your content. Question, I’m trying to follow your great work in transitions and bowl riding on a carver black tip surfskate. Unfortunately, I’ve taken some big splats trying to drop in/roll in to bowls (thank you so much for the recommendation on the hip pads - you’ve saved me!) Since all I want to do is ride bowls to improve my surfing skills, I’m considering buying a more traditional skateboard that is optimized for bowls. My thought is that I’d learn on that, being a more stable board - and then go back to my carver black tip. Have you tried a traditional skateboard in bowls or have any thoughts on this strategy?
I'm not really the one to ask because I haven't learned drop-ins yet. But it may be worth a shot.
Somebody help I'm new to this I got a penny 29 inch blackout and it's so loose is this common or is this thing way looser than most I tried and fried please any advice..
Hello, I've watched all of your videos about choosing the right board. Thank you for all your effort! I just need one advice: my stance is 18'', just like yours, and I have a longboard experiences. But watching all of your viedos I want to try surfboarding so badly! :) I narrowed my search to Carver CX board, I just can't decide between Proteus 33, Knox Phoenix and Black Tip. I'm a taller guy, 6.3, but I can skate smaller boards (small Penny board for example)... I think best for me would be Proteus, but I like the graphics on Knox Phoenix better (I know it's silly, but I can't help myselph). And I like the design of black tip with higher concave etc. What do you think? Is there any huge difference between those three? I would like to carve the streets, try some smaller loops and even go on a pump track. Are all of those boards capable of doing that? I am no pro, but I am a fast learner... ;) Thank you for your answer!
Big differences between those three. Have you tried my Surfskate Selector?
surfskate.love/surfskate-selector/
@@SurfskateLove yes, I tried it many times... 😀 And at least two of them pops up at the same time. 😉 Ok, if I narrow it to only Proteus and Knox - is there still a big difference between those two? Which one would you recommend based on my previous post?
Thanks, Steve! My stance is pretty much identical to yours. I’ve got a Greenroom c7 which has been great, but I’ve been thinking about trying merakis on it. Obviously this would shorten the wheelbase to about 17” so I was wondering if you’d tried it, and if you had a good time with that setup? I’d rather not get a new yow complete.
I actually think the Meraki would work for our stance on the greenroom. Give it a shot. Worst case scenario, you’ll just have to get another deck for the Meraki.
Steve, you are at minimum my "surfskate father"! :)
🤣🤣 I'm just an enthusiast like you, my friend. Just learning and having fun right alongside everyone.
@@SurfskateLove sure thing, but what you did on youtube is surfskating encyclopedia with a "human face" each day youtube suggests me new video from you and its interesting and informative
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Thanks for great channel!
Can you tell yr height and shoes size?
You've got so many videos probably i missed it.. I know yr preferences so it will help to know
6’2” and size 11. And thank you!
Hey Steve. You mentioned that your ideal wheelbase is up to 19 inches. Yet, I remember that YOW Malibu is your favorite board with 23 WB (~21 WB if we account for Meraki build). Does that mean that +-1 inch is what you should aim for to practice surfing and longer WB is OK for cruising? Thanks
Yes, or for cross-stepping.
Hi Steve, it seems you moved from Greenroom to Proteus as your favorite Carver for cruising?
maybe you can do a comparison between the two of them?
@@wolfgang8089 Yep! Will do. And I can tell you here:
1) I prefer the deck shape and feel of the Proteus.
2) I prefer the larger 70mm wheels.
3) I prefer the CX trucks.
@@SurfskateLove how about the Concave 69mm wheels on the Proteus?
@@wolfgang8089 It’s all personal preference but I wouldn’t like that because they’re slow. I like faster wheels.
@@SurfskateLoveThanks, that's a very important point and good to know that the Concaves are less fast. You mentioned 70mm, do mean with that the roundhouses?
Hey there, the download link appears to be dead.
Works for me: www.magicsurfskateformula.com/squeeze-page1629501854166
What about waterborne?
I can't include it in the calculations because it depends on the sub-truck that you use.
@@SurfskateLove ahh right, that makes sense. thanks for the reply
Is it advisable to wash our surfskate with water??
Is this a troll question?
If not, do not use water, it's not a surfboard, it's still primarily a skateboard and most are made of wood with metal moving parts. U can wipe with a damp rag just to get rid of dirt, but keep the parts dry and keep the necessary parts lubricated. I suggest watching videos on how to maintain boards.
@@Towkeeyoh is obviously not a troll quest. There are alot of people out there especially beginners does not know about cleaning their boards.
@@Towkeeyoh anws thank you!
@@lilasam6292 welcome! sorry, it was initially just a little too outrageous but I can understand for those brand new to this. Shred shack has done a very comprehensive video, but for surfskate trucks breakdown and maintenance, Steve has a few really good ones do check it out. Here's the SS one ua-cam.com/video/J37xbWSo1y4/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ShredShack the parts for newbies is probably in the later half, but worth watching the whole thing
They are dishwasher safe 😂, or maybe not 🤔