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Looking for a surf skateboard

Postby jamesmustain » Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:20 am

Hi guys, I am looking for something to fill the gaps in between surfing which will also kinda transfer some skill to longboarding. Is there any difference in the type of skateboard/carver/smoothstar one can buy to practice wide carvs/turns as one does with a longboard?.
Thanks alot!
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Re: Looking for a surf skateboard

Postby waikikikichan » Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:55 am

Do you mean classic drop-knee turns ?
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Re: Looking for a surf skateboard

Postby BoMan » Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:56 pm

I practice turning and pumping with a Carver Resin c7 and this translates well to my 9'2" longboard. I also use a long skateboard to support cross stepping.


This video of surfskates gives an overview of other brands
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Re: Looking for a surf skateboard

Postby shaaaaaan2020 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:04 pm

I have a smooth star. it lives up to the hype. Had to wait like 3 months for it, though
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Re: Looking for a surf skateboard

Postby BaNZ » Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:35 pm

BoMan wrote:I practice turning and pumping with a Carver Resin c7 and this translates well to my 9'2" longboard. I also use a long skateboard to support cross stepping.


This video of surfskates gives an overview of other brands


So tempted to buy one. I bought a used slide skateboard thinking that it will help me when there is no swell. Needless to say that it did not end well when you're trying a skateboard for the first time at 34 years old. Sold it after 1 day.

I wish I picked it up when I was younger.
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