PRO MODEL - KAI LENNY
Kai Lenny, born and raised on the shores of Maui, is a phenomenon in the world of board sports. Renowned for his unparalleled versatility, Kai has mastered virtually every water-based discipline imaginable—surfing, hydrofoiling, kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, prone paddling, outrigger canoeing, big wave tow-in surfing. His relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and setting new records has earned him a place in the Surfing Hall of Fame and a reputation as one of the most accomplished watermen of all time. Now, Kai is bringing his dynamic energy to surfskating, charging on his signature Carver with the same fearless style that defines his approach to the ocean. More than just an athlete, Kai is a true ambassador of aloha, spreading positivity and the joy of board sports wherever he goes. We’re so proud to have him help share the stoke of surfskating with his infectious enthusiasm and passion.
31" KAI POWERLINE:
The 31" Kai Lenny Signature Model features an updated graphic inspired by the vibrant energy of the ocean. Designed for performance and featuring our Hyperspoon mold for a deep-dish spoon nose, this board is perfect for Kai's dynamic warm-up sessions, mimicking the motions of surfing right before he tackles some of the world’s biggest waves. Whether on land or in the ocean, Kai’s signaturesurfskate allows you to train with precision and style.
Specs :
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Length: 31"
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Width: 10 1/4"
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Wheelbase: 17"
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Nose: 3 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 Only
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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: 31"
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Width: 10 1/4"
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Wheelbase: 17"
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Nose: 3 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.