Carver Aipa ″Sting″ Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat (V1) - 30.75"
Carver Aipa ″Sting″ Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat (V1) - 30.75"
Skate Setup Size Chart
Use this chart to match decks, trucks, and wheels. Preferences vary by style (street, park, transition). Beginners: wheels about 52–55 mm, duro around 101A.
Deck width
| Deck width | Height | Age | Shoe size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0" & under | 4'4" or smaller | 8 yrs or younger | Kids 5 or smaller |
| 7.1"–7.45" | 4'5"–5'2" | 9–12 yrs | Mens 6–8 |
| 7.5" & up | 5'3" or taller | 13 yrs or older | Mens 9 or larger |
Deck width and riding style
| Deck width | Recommended riding style |
|---|---|
| 7.45" or less | All around riding for kids 14 yrs & under |
| 7.5"–8.0" | Street, technical tricks |
| 8.0"–8.25" | Pools, ramps, parks, & all-around |
| 8.25"+ | Vert, pools, cruising |
Wheel diameter
| Wheel diameter | Use |
|---|---|
| 49–52 mm | Technical street |
| 52–55 mm | All around, geared more toward street |
| 55–60 mm | All around, geared more toward transition |
| 60–65 mm | Transition |
| 65–70 mm | Some transition; many cruiser & longboard |
| 70 mm+ | Downhill longboard |
Trucks and deck (common brands)
| Brand | Truck size | Deck sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 129 | 7.4"–7.8" |
| Independent | 139 | 7.8"–8.2" |
| Independent | 149 | 8.375"–8.6" |
| Independent | 159 | 8.6"–9.0" |
| Thunder | 147 | 7.9"–8.2" |
| Thunder | 149 | 8.2"–8.4" |
| Thunder | 151 | 8.4"+ |
| Venture | 5.2 / 5.25 | 7.75"–8.25" |
| Venture | 5.8 | 8.25"–8.75" |
| Ace | 22 | 7.0"–7.75" |
| Ace | 33 | 7.75"–8.25" |
| Ace | 44 | 8.25"–8.75" |
| Krux | 8.0 | 7.75"–8.38" |
| Krux | 8.25 | 8.0"–8.5" |
| Tensor | 5.25 | 7.875"–8.175" |
| Tensor | 5.5 | 8.125"–8.375" |
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In 1974 Ben Aipa, the legendary Hawaiian surfer and shaper, made his mark in surfboard history with the development of ‘Da Sting’, a quick-turning shape he first made for Larry Bertleman. “I would watch him at the Lighthouse for a moment, and I could see what he was attempting to do… I knew he was the future, so I went back to the shop and imagined the kind of board dynamics he’d need to get the maneuvers he was attempting” Ben said.How perfect then that we would collaborate with the Aipa family to make a Carver surfskate model that also achieves the same quick turning, fast pumping maneuvers we pioneered for skateboards in 1996. The clear sugar coat grip shows off the classic blue flames, one of the most iconic airbrush designs in surfboard history.
Features:
- Length: 30.75"
- Width: 10 1/4"
- Wheelbase: 16 3/4"
- Nose: 3 1/2"
- Tail: 6 3/8
- Grip Tape: Icon
