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best for generating speed is gbomb and beernett precision trucks for example.

That’s one of the decks I made but I did make it somewhat similar to a regular street deck shape but with slight adjustments in the concave (or less of it), a flatter tail, and a little longer and thicker than a regular deck . It has been years since I made that though and I no longer have it to measure, but I’m pretty sure the wheelbase had to be around 17” or 18”. Since I wanted it a little father apart than the average street deck wheelbase which is usually around 14.5ish”. If you like Loaded skateboards they have some newer decks that I’ve been enjoying, like the “Omakase” which I’ve had for about a year now and I like it a lot. However, the wheelbase on that is longer than what I am used to (around 20” or 22”, I forgot), at least for using Carver trucks, but they did just come out with the “Coyote” deck which is the closest deck they have ever made to a street deck and has their Loaded touch to it. I’m looking at it on-line right now and it says it has a 17.5” wheelbase so that could be super fun, it’s width is 8.375” though which is a little skinny for my taste but likely still really fun. But do I prefer my boards on the wider side, around 9” to maybe 10” max. Now that I think about it, since I made that deck myself, I think I measured my stance and where I felt like I would most benefit from where the trucks were placed for carving and pumping, so you might want to see what yours is just incase that might matter, or maybe proves to be the same. I’m 6’1 just to get an idea. Either way though, with how the Carver trucks work I feel like that 17 to 18” wheelbase is a sweet spot for me (not to long not to short and very maneuverable) so maybe try to find a 17.5” at a skate shop and just stand on it to get a feel for the size. Plus I think that wheelbase is becoming pretty common now too. Carver also used to make some decent decks too but I haven’t used any in awhile to know for sure. I did use their website to get an idea of what they used that might work best with their trucks. Anyway, I hope that helped. Getting the right setup for how you ride really makes the experience way better so take ur time with it and get what u think will work the best. And if u ride hard wheel normally try going a little softer but not too soft. Can’t go wrong with Orangatange wheels, I wish I had them all. Damn that was a long ass response lol 🤙

Have the same headset How did you get that metal piece back in ?

I don’t have it anymore for exact dimensions but it had to be something like 17.5” wheelbase and probably around 30” length and I think 9.5” wide. I’ve been riding the Loaded “Omasake” the last year and although it’s a bit longer and has bit further of a wheelbase than what I was used to I did get used to it and I really like it. Their new “Coyote” could pretty awesome, just wish they made it at least 9” wide. But I just gotta see it in person. Everything else looks good with it. The closest carver deck that might compare to the one your talking about could be that Tylor Knox deck. At least the dimensions look good. 17.5” should be close to what I had on that though, which worked really well with the Carver trucks.

@@getyofactsstr8377 great thanks for the reply!

Not just you. Unsure if they all miss it on the left side or if I lost them.

chau2k5 Hey man, so I haven’t done extensive riding with a flex long board like the vanguard, other than with my Loaded (flex) fat tail but I didn’t try it out for very long, but it wasn’t terrible to ride so its definitely possible that it could be really fun and I just wasn’t really used to it on that long of a board. I just remember feeling like that with these trucks you don’t need a flex board because the trucks do all the pumping and carving. So a longer flex board, imo, feels better with a good set of longboard trucks like bear grizzly, Paris, gullwing, caliber etc but loosened up a little to your liking. So it’s a little hard for me to give you a solid answer but if I had to I would definitely say your best bet would be with the CX’s for sure. I just know that carver trucks are typically ridden on stiffer boards between 25”- 35ish”. I actually got the Loaded Omakase deck a few months back and put the CX’s on that it feels really good if your looking for a loaded deck that I know works well with those trucks, but the vanguard could be an interesting combination so let me know how that goes if you decide to ride that set up. I’m going to have to put a pair of CX’s back on my Fat tail and give it another go too since I really didn’t give it a chance so if I do I’ll try to give you a better update on how it feels. Not sure if that even helps at all...

The C7’s are the biggest trucks of their line and their first generation, with the front truck having more metal than the CX trucks. The C7 does turn a little sharper but it’s not significant enough, to me at least, compared to the CX version. I think the CX are more solid and function just as well as the C7 and the CX trucks are newer too. If you have a surf shop close to you try calling them to see if they have Complete Carver decks and trucks so you can go their and see try them out for yourself. Otherwise I’d say just go with the CX trucks.

Will G can you pump uphill with the c7 trucks? Trying to decide between the cx and c7

I know it's a year later... but I would also like to know what is easier to pump up hills, c7 or cx. I am thinking cx since they seem to have more snap back? Not sure though. Any weight in would be great!

@@scottvangaal You can pump uphill on a c7 but it's more work. I have both cx an c7. The cx is better for distance pumping. The c7 is more surfy (looser).

Kook In short, go with the CX version. I’ve realized the original (C7) is just an older design and “Carver” figured out how to make the CX version function the same as the original C7’s but look more like a normal truck, which also makes its less likely to break and is just more sturdy and solid imo. (Not saying the C7’s break easy, because they are solid too, but there are more parts on the C7’s making the potential to break greater imo). They have a newer version called the C5’s, which I have not tried yet but according to their site have a lower profile which apparently is better for incorporating street skating with the surf skate feel so you might want to check them out too depending on your use for them. You can’t go wrong with the CX or C7’s though. The C7 and CX both give the “street surfing” feel and you can pump just as hard and do tight turns on the newer CX as you can on the C7’s imo. The C7’s can just get a little tighter on turns but you really don’t need them to turn any tighter (nor do you even notice much of a difference side by side) which is also why I suggest the CX. So CX wins the boot unless you can get the C7’s for much cheaper. Good luck and go slow starting out so you don’t go head over heals on your first pump.

Hunter Keating thanks so much dude. I was looking for a cheap one because all the carvers cost 200+.

Kook Those prices are for their kits which come with wheels and bearings (I think) or they also have completes which is everything including the deck, which are in the 200+’s but if you already have the wheels, bearings, and the deck then just get the trucks by themselves which are under $100 (I’ll post the link for just the trucks, they should be $98 for the pair of trucks (1-CX and 1-C2.4). I had a deck, wheels, and bearings already so I just bought the trucks. “Sometimes” if you get everything separately it can be cheaper or a little more expensive but at least you get everything you want. This should be the link. shop.carverskateboards.com/products/carver-cx-trucks

Hunter Keating thx so much for helping me man. I’m definitely gonna go with the cx so I can do those faster whip turns. What do u think about the triton boards . They r like $160

What bushings and duro were you using on your CX setup ?

After skating the C7 and CX for some time now I would just say just get the CX (or C5’s) trucks because they will exceed what you want them to do and are somewhat newer BUT not the newest truck (like the C5). The Carver C5’s look like a newer version of the CX’s. So I’d suggest getting either one of those. Most likely the C5 but, since I haven’t used the C5 ‘s yet, the CX is still an amazing set for pumping, carving, and tight turns to practice your surfing or just cruising. I feel like the C5’s are the same maneuverability but should be a more solid frame. Either way though skip the C7 unless your get them cheap. Basically any board shape works but try to find the right shaped board for your style. They have videos on their site for how different size boards ride so just get a feel for what you prefer first before you decide what kind of board or style of skating/carving your looking to do. Doesn’t have to be a “Caver” deck either). Start slow at first because it may take a few minutes to get used to the carving motion . Good luck though man. I

@@ALGH2101 Much thanks. ... and thanks for posting that video.