Jamie O’Brien is not your average surfer; he’s a thrill-seeker who thrives on pushing the limits of what’s possible in the water. Raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Jamie grew up with Pipeline in his backyard, and it shows in his fearless approach to riding some of the world’s most dangerous waves. Beyond his remarkable achievements as a professional surfer, Jamie has built a reputation for his creativity and unconventional style, often riding everything from soft tops to inflatables, turning each wave into a canvas for innovation.
Jamie’s infectious enthusiasm for all things surf has made him a beloved figure in the community, and his passion extends beyond the ocean to his surfskate. His Carver surfskate is a staple in his lineup, used to keep his skills sharp and his stoke high when he’s not chasing waves. This partnership with Carver reflects Jamie's genuine love for the craft, his boundless energy, and his commitment to spreading joy through every ride. His signature boards are as bold and colorful as his personality, designed for those who want to ride with the same spirit of adventure and fun that Jamie embodies.
32" JOB WAVE SLAYER
Jamie O’Brien’s Carver Signature surfskate is all about capturing his energy and love for fun, featuring a bold neon tiger stripe graphic that embodies his vibrant personality. This board is perfect for riders who want to channel Jamie’s stoke and keep their skills sharp, both on and off the water. Stay Psyched!
Specs :
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Length: 32"
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Width: 9 7/8"
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Wheelbase: 17"
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Nose: 4 1/2"
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Tail: 6 1/4"
Components :
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Truck Option: CX
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Truck Color Option: Raw
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Wheels: 69MM Smoke Concave
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Bearings: Built-In
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Grip Tape: Deck Pad
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Hardware: Stainless Steel
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Length: 32"
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Width: 9 7/8"
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Wheelbase: 17"
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Nose: 4 1/2"
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Tail: 6 1/4"
HISTORY OF CARVER SKATEBOARDS
It all started one quiet summer in Venice, California in 1995. Greg Falk and Neil Carver had been surfing all winter, and were pumped to surf the warmer waters of the Breakwater during the long days of summer, but it was as flat as a puddle. Not even a longboard ripple to justify getting wet. So, like the many generations before them, they took to the streets with skateboards in search of hills to surf.
The historic neighborhoods of Venice and Santa Monica are a veritable skatepark of steep alleys and banks, and as they dropped in on those asphalt waves they were struck with how unlike surfing it was. Sure, they sort of got a surf-like experience, as much as standing on a board and banking turns can provide, but they really missed the snap and drive that a surfboard has, that crisp pivot you get at the tail that lets you really pump a wave for speed. Their skateboards felt stiff by comparison. They tried loosening the trucks even more but all they got was speed wobble, and the steepest hills became virtually unskateable.
And even with those loose trucks, the dynamic of the turn was still all rail-to-rail, symmetrical nose-to-tail. Picking up the nose to tic-tac at high speed down a steep incline was sketchy, so they were left only imagining the performance they wanted, unable to get that feel with any skateboard on the market.