# Surf-Inspired Skateboards Carver Skateboards Lets You Ride Streets Like Waves By Benjamin Nathan Salkeld | Published 2009-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfing-the-streets-with-carver-skateboards References: [mesurf.au](http://www.mesurf.com.au/ProductDetail.aspx?id=443) & [carverskateboards](http://www.carverskateboards.com/) Carver skateboards gives the illusion that they are surfing the streets instead of the waves. Australian surf company Mesurf has done a successful job in showcasing the new board and showing how well it performs. As the name suggests, the Carver C7 Skateboard is designed for exactly that: carving. Instead of just cruising the streets, the Carver Skateboard gives a little more flair with its smaller, harder wheels and [unique truck system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-skateboard-design). These features give a similar feeling to surfing, but restricts skaters to stay on smooth roads and areas that aren’t too hilly. The Carver C7 Skateboard is truly the link between surf and skate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surf-inspired Skateboards:** The trend of surf-inspired skateboards combines elements of surfing and skating, creating a unique and exhilarating riding experience for enthusiasts. - **Carving Skateboards:** The trend of carving skateboards focuses on specialized boards and trucks designed for smooth, flowing turns and maneuvers, akin to carving on a wave. - **Street Surfing:** The trend of street surfing involves the recreation of the sensation of surfing on the streets, enabling skaters to ride with the fluidity and style of a surfer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** The sports equipment manufacturing industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity to develop and produce surf-inspired skateboards, creating a new category of products. - **Skateboarding Retail:** The skateboarding retail industry can capitalize on the trend of carving skateboards by offering specialized boards, trucks, and accessories that enhance the carving experience. - **Urban Mobility Solutions:** The urban mobility solutions industry can explore the trend of street surfing to develop innovative skateboards or electric vehicles that combine the compactness of a skateboard with the fluidity of surfing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-electric-surfboard.md) - [Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-skateboard.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Premium Lightweight Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-pro.md)