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How to Adjust Carver C7 Surfskate Trucks

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In this video I show you how to adjust your Carver C7 surfskate trucks.
VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Two Adjustments You Can Make on the Carver C7 Surfskate Trucks
01:06 Adjusting the Kingpin Bolt On Carver C7 Surfskate Trucks
02:09 Adjusting the Spring Bolt on Carver C7 Surfskate Trucks
02:56 How the Carver C7 Spring Works
04:34 The Advantages of Adjusting Your Carver C7 Surfskate Trucks
05:36 Adjusting and Testing the Carver C7 Surfskate Trucks
08:01 The Difference Between Carver C7 and YOW Meraki Surfskate Trucks
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16 авг 2024

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@RexRaven22 Год назад

Just got my C7 Carson Proteus today. Your videos were instrumental in helping me decide on which board to purchase so I went for it. This has been an intention for some time and was a bit overwhelming. Your instruction really helped to break down the basics and after only a few videos I was comfortable enough to take the jump and get a board. I have no prior experience or knowledge and want to use it to train to surf (no experience there either) and decompress mentally while on land. I used your technique for measuring surf stance to determine board length (and came in at 19 inches). I also watched your reviews and decided on the C7 truck. Good luck with your project. Thank you for your help in making this sport accessible to a novice. (43 year old female athlete)

@user-pq3vu8jl2z Год назад

Cannot believe it was that easy to fix my CX-7 front truck - when the bottom piece of metal had slipped out of that nipple , I thought I broke something internally - turns out just needed to watch this and fix it in 5 minutes!

@waynehearst317 3 года назад

GREAT video! Thank you for explaining this to a 48 yr. old lifelong skater who just got a Carver board! :)

@Sarah-ev1gj 3 года назад

can't believe that this channel doesn't have more subs! great content!

@Foo3thoo 2 года назад

Hey dude on adjusting your kingpin you could try using a flat washer on the streetside bushing instead of a cupped washer may give you an even greater range of motion since the bushing can deform even more. Could be worth investigating to dial in your ride even more.

@AWSMEAD Месяц назад

I have just purchased a Carver Bing with C7 trucks. I already own a Green room with CX trucks- I prefer the C7 at the moment. Very useful video as always. Many thanks from Cornwall, UK.

@marcosfunky Месяц назад

Hey did you get continental or puck? I ask because i'm think about that continental vs greenroom vs proteus.. all C7 guy from shop said that is to longboardy.. i'm 6,3 ft tall and this is my first deck

@AWSMEAD Месяц назад

Hi there. I purchased the bing continental- the long one at 36" I think? I'm around 6ft 1 but and quite heavy build. I'm very happy with it

@marcosfunky Месяц назад

@@AWSMEAD thank you, i'm still thinkig, about greenroom but this deck (bing) looks so cool or even coool

@AWSMEAD Месяц назад

@marcosfunky I'd say you can't go wrong with the Bing continental with your height- I personally prefer the adjustability and flow of the C7 trucks. I do also own a green room with CX trucks and I greatly prefer my bing set up.

@marcosfunky Месяц назад

@@AWSMEAD i'm so glad that you answered, and you had both this decks! Waste no more time and get Bing... summer waits BIG THANX

@pedverse Год назад

i wish EVERY subject would have this informative channel. 2 week ago had no idea what is surfskate xd today ordered loaded bolsa c7

@drago987 2 года назад

It would be nice if there were different gauge spring options for the c7. A stronger spring would be nice for heavier riders and would also have a different tension curve at a loose setting.

@DeniseNepraunig Год назад

Thank you for that video! Really helpful as I got my first C7 truck. Also good to read in the comments about upcoming problems - like people having to tighten again and again, I’ll keep an eye on that. Since my pink Riptide bushings on my Carver CX the C7 feels more stiff/stable compared to that 😅. I’m gonna experiment with the bushings and spring settings. So glad about your channel and bringing people together.

@HoStevie 2 года назад

*NEEDED THIS* 🙌 my carver was acting a fool

@MrFreezook 3 года назад

Great info. Thx! I had many C7 for years, never played with their adjustments. Just love it out of the box and that's probably tight. Cx though, I did do some changes - got one loose for really tight circles and another more tight for faster downhills. Never tried the Yow, looks like that swing must be awesome to ride.

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yes, the YOW is awesome! My favorite.

@claudioagmfilho 2 года назад

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Awesome video, thanks for sharing it! I really never got around to really study how to adjust the C7 truck, so thanks a lot for sharing it right…

@miguelalegregonzalez27 2 года назад

Smooth video, greay explained video, you have just help a peruvian surfer that is about to buy his first Carver ... A C7Mayhem Lost Killer Quiver, good luck on your live bro

@SurfskateLove 2 года назад

What’s the question?

@florencebrienne3125 3 года назад

Great video! Now, could u show us how to maintain the trucks and everything ? (where to grease the springs, what grease should we use, how to remove the bushings, or the bearings etc etc ...) thannnnks :-)

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yes, will do. Thanks!

@Yenmizynot 3 года назад

Excellent as always. Love it!

@middleagedshred 3 года назад

kool and thats some nice smooth backhand shredding in the bowl man.

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yeah, it's coming along! Been working hard on frontside, as that's my major weakness. But I'm making progress.

@middleagedshred 3 года назад

@@SurfskateLove Yea man..i remember you saying about frontside..you do look really comfortable on backhand.

@stevehoag232 2 года назад

@Surfskate Love have you ever experienced the C7 spring significantly loosening up on you during a session? If so, what's the cure for that? I have the 33" Proteus and the truck spring setting doesn't move on me, but my 30.75" Happy does a bit. Thanks for your time and a great channel with very informative vids!

@SurfskateLove 2 года назад

Yep. Constantly as I ride. No idea why.

@Dscar1 3 года назад

I have the same carver with C7 trucks. I’ve been trying to do more bowl rides and having issues. Maybe I’ll try tightening the trucks a bit. Ideally I’d like some cx trucks. But everything is hard to come by atm.

@dougnoble7316 2 года назад

Learn alot from ya goin to buy used c7 now

@friedbergje 2 года назад

Great video thank you. Subscribed.

@boisebroncoadventures 3 года назад

Cool vid! Love my greenroom!

@alicezago675 6 месяцев назад

Hey Steve!! I have been following you but never commented on any video, but I came across a problem with my newly bought C7 trucks. After a few minutes of carving, the front bolt keeps getting loose, so I have to adjust it multiple times during a session. What do you suggest me to do? Cheers✌🏻

@w4loo986 3 года назад

Very interesting video. I looked for how to adjust a smoothstar truck, and that seems to be the same way as C7. Thx

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yes, exactly, just with an Allen key.

@ksfwfc2899 Год назад

That's me screen saver on your wall

@patara1021 2 года назад

Hi Steve, big fan from Thailand. Just got a C7 and having a problem with the pivot bolt loosening after 20-30 min. Disassembled and cleaned off all the grease from the threads but it seems to be reoccurring. Is this a common problem? Seems strange that i have to go around with a skate tool and tighten it all the time. The CX is just much lower maintenance. Thanks so much.

@SurfskateLove 2 года назад

Same thing happens to me. I prefer the CX.

@patara1021 2 года назад

@@SurfskateLove thanks much for the reply. Glad I wasn't doing something wrong in the maintenance and/or setup. Have you ever tried the Meraki front truck with Sidewinder back truck? It is becoming a trendy setup in Thailand. Looking forward to your review of the Loaded Bolsa. Great content!

@coreymillia Год назад

Try using loctite thread locker.

@ronaldcachoo 2 года назад

Do you losen the back truck also or should it be tight?

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Personal preference. I like mine as loose as possible.

@808grapplemonkey 2 года назад

What's your preference for your rear truck as far as how tight/loose?

@Dadaadad268 2 года назад

I have the same question!

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Loose. Usually with the kingpin nut flush with the end of the bolt.

@igq91 3 года назад

Thank you sir 🙏🏼

@skb2000tw 4 месяца назад

有用的資訊❤

@abraham5233 Год назад

Rad videos

@barryrobertriela 3 года назад

Hey Steve, thanks for the video! I just picked up a Carver with c7 trucks (coming from a Slide) would you suggest to loosen or tighten the truck and spring to get a similar feel to the Slide?

@dippolar 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! But, I have one question about the adjustments. I tried tightening and loosening the spring and the kingpin, but can’t get rid of a constant creaking noise. It starts making the noise as soon as I place weight up front, if I remove my front foot the noise disappears. Leaning left or right doesn’t seem to make any difference in the noise. Even going as straight as possible with no leaning the noise persists. Any advice on what could be the issue? Thanks!

@Samoel 3 года назад

Since I loosened the spring bolt, everytime I ride for 10-15 min it keeps getting looser and looser until it completely disengages from the spring? Anyone else having that issue and whats the fix?

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yes, I have as well. Probably means you're going a bit too loose. But also, I find that I have to regularly adjust and tighten the C7.

@weiweistravels7760 2 года назад

Same problem for me too...

@saltyfellow 2 года назад

Hi! Thanks for your great channel! Did you try a carver board like Knox with yow meraky trucks? You think it will work fine? Greetings from Belgium

@SurfskateLove Год назад

That would be way too radical, would not work at all.

@salariasking3980 Год назад

Hi Steve. How are these trucks maintained at long term? Which pieces stress most and if so, how much would it cost to replace? Because you know in my experience with the Original trucks back then (2011) I suffered a lot with the inner cams breaking with agressive carves.

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Carver actually has a lifetime warranty. So depending on how you use it, if you break it they will replace it. And I'm actually not sure which pieces get the most stress.

@thomasb5726 11 месяцев назад

Hello Would it be useful to change C7’s bushings for lighter weight ? Any references please ?

@SurfskateLove 10 месяцев назад

Yes it would be. Unfortunately, we don't have aftermarket bushings in the precise sizes for the C7 front truck. The rear on the C7 is the C2, which is the same as is on the CX. Which means you can use CX bushings on a C7 rear. But RipTide is currently working on the right sizes for the C7 front truck.

@thomasb5726 10 месяцев назад

@@SurfskateLove Thanks a lot !

@chrisz.9974 Год назад

What kind of differences are there riding a tighter vs looser back truck on the c7?

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Only one way to find out. Play with it and see!

@anjinsanx44 2 года назад

hi i put wax as u showed in front truck pivot cup ,cant hurt but squicks r from .90 med bushings riding it 3 months still sqieks?

@SurfskateLove Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0txH-NhzRMc.html

@jaandezoysa5728 Год назад

Hey, what should I do if my spring gets so loose that it disengages and I can't tighten it again?

@SurfskateLove Год назад

It probably means that something isn't put together correctly. I'd have to see pictures.

@frankyb602 Год назад

Nice video! Is the c7 adequate for kids?

@SurfskateLove Год назад

I'd say a bit much, unless they are surf training. Otherwise, a CX is probably better.

@Mindrol.Lhakyi 3 года назад

What wheel (brand, size, and, durameter) do you recommend for bowl riding? (smooth surfaces)

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Carver makes great park wheels: carverskateboards.com/roundhouse-by-carver-park-wheel-58mm-95a-black-set-of-4/ These Seismics are also great: seismicskate.com/product/63mm_hot_spot_wheels/ (either durometer) I'm currently riding Slimeballs by Big Balls 65mm 96a.

@anjinsanx44 2 года назад

hello ,would u recomend changing bushings to match my bodyweight? on a carver 30 lenght c7 surfskate new board but think bushings are generic? not specific to me im 154 lbs,,thx

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Yes, but unfortunately there are no aftermarket bushings that fit the C7 front truck yet. Rear is C2, same as the CX, so you can use CX bushings on the C7 rear.

@What-pk6rt 3 года назад

I’m a skater, i own a cruiser that I made of a broken skateboard and truck wheels of a longboard knit I want to get a carver just to cruise around the city and do couple tricks and have that feeling of surfing but I don’t know which truck type I should get? Cx or c7? Other than that the video is very helpful

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

I'd say CX. Have fun!

@What-pk6rt 3 года назад

@@SurfskateLove thanks for you reply Can you still do tricks with c7? Is it bad for the city?

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

@@What-pk6rt I don’t know because I can’t do tricks, but I’m sure the CX is better for that. And c7 is fantastic for cruising anywhere.

@elielstarbright 3 года назад

Is the spring on the smoothstar the same as on the Carver C7? as well as the bar link bar?

@elielstarbright 3 года назад

You answered my question, it smaller then the C7. I thought I might be able buy it from Carver because it harder and more money to buy it from Smoothstar. My friend found a real old smooth star at a thrift store and I got it from him and took it apart and the spring was really rusty and the link bar on the end hole was worn. Looks like it will cost me at lease $50. to order from smoothstar.

@itachi5723 3 года назад

is it also in the slide?????

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yes, same way to adjust the Slide.

@itachi5723 3 года назад

@@SurfskateLove can you make a video about it ?????

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

@@itachi5723 Yep, will do.

@_roshi 2 года назад

does a tightened C7 feel like the CX?

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Not really, no.

@abanghafiz3785 3 года назад

What about the back truck? How do u adjust it? And please do a review if u can about the geele cx7 truck cause i just bought that one and it's quite good.

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Back truck is just a kingpin nut adjustment. Same as the kingpin on front.

@alienoutcast 3 года назад

@@SurfskateLove thanks for all the great content! I am 42 years old and brand new to boards of any kind. I started learning how to surf last October but since red tide is keeping me out of the gulf I picked up the new Loaded Carver Bolsa C7. I was also wondering about the rear truck. I see it adjusts the same but when/why would you adjust the rear vs. the front? In general, loosening will get more of a surfing feeling and motion, correct?

@Dadaadad268 2 года назад

@@SurfskateLove please answer!

@dinoreal6825 Год назад

@@Dadaadad268 for normally we hope that back wheel goes more stable. so we don't really losses it too much. it already has softer bushing to have turning ability.

@Dadaadad268 Год назад

@@dinoreal6825 thanks Dino!

@allieroqueta 2 года назад

Hi, what kind of tool do you use for adjustment?

@DeniseNepraunig Год назад

Today I adjusted my C7 (kingpin and the spring) with a standard skate tool.

@SurfskateLove Год назад

Just a basic T tool. You can get them anywhere.

@hilou-rc9jn 3 года назад

ouuuh, can you do the slide one ? I don't know how to adjust them

@SurfskateLove 3 года назад

Yep, I'll do it. But it's the exact same way. Spring bolt in the same position. Clockwise to tighten, counter-clockwise to loosen. I think you'll find that you want the Slide as loose as it goes. When you start tightening it, it very quickly starts feeling like a carvey longboard, rather than a legitimate surfskate.

@hilou-rc9jn 3 года назад

@@SurfskateLove thank you, I appreciate you taking time to answer !! I'd like a versatile board ! so it being stiff kinda works out for me hehe 😃

@hilou-rc9jn 3 года назад

@@SurfskateLove ow and my slide has the spring on it, i don't know if all of them have but mine definitely does.

@ksfwfc2899 Год назад

I miss the sun

@1avefenix2 2 года назад

🙏🙌

@jonowoodgo Год назад

Hey mate. Jono from Oz🦘 here 🤙 I was curious I've come from the original carve board and carve stix by the Gerlach family, absolutely awesome og surfskates IMHO anyways your the man to ask. I bought a c7 al merrick Carver surfskate... i adjusted the trucks to suit my loose loose style of riding at 60kg, i got the settings perfect and now a clunk from rail to rail hard carving. Any suggestions please...as I'm thinking the stock truck bushing maybe too hard for my weight and settings. I've adjusted trucks to as loose as possible before play and c7 f/t swing pressure loose again and just before rattly play. It was awesome for an hour and then knock knock like the bushing don't like the settings 🤷 Look forward to your reply Yeeeewwww 🏄✌️

@SurfskateLove Год назад

I'd have to see it. Can you email me a video? steve@surfskate.love

@jonowoodgo Год назад

@@SurfskateLove thanks for your reply... give me a day or two please. Legend 🤙🏄