For our Spring 2025 Artist Series boards, we chose to collaborate with Adam Nienow, whose hand-crafted illustrations perfectly capture the essence of surfskating. His focus on simplicity and attention to detail aligns seamlessly with Carver's visual style, creating a powerful connection between art and motion. Adam, a surfer and skater himself, brings his personal experience to the designs, infusing them with authentic energy and passion. The bold colors and embellished details celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community, making each board a piece of art in motion.
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The Adam Nienow Proteus model has a mid-sized shape with plenty of front foot area, allowing for a genuine surfboard stance on your skate deck. The board’s artwork is elevated with metallic inks, enhancing the linework and giving Adam's illustrations a striking, reflective quality. Perfect for both cruising and carving, the Proteus combines performance with Nienow's distinctive artistry.
Deck specs:
Width: 9 7/8"
Tail: 6 5/8"
Nose: 3 3/4"
Wheelbase: 18 3/8"
Set up:
Front Truck: 6.5" CX
Back Truck: 6.5" C2
Griptape Style: Single Stringer
Stock Wheels: 69mm/78A Smoke Concaves
This is Carver’s hybrid surf and skate truck. On the one hand it’s a lightweight standard RKP (Reverse King Pin) hanger and base, on the other it has a patented geometry that squeezes every bit of turn and pump from the system. This means that you can pump this truck like a C7, but it lands airs and rides fakie with more stability as well. This opens up aerial maneuvers, and keys in with the latest progression of airs in surfing.