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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
: What is the difference between the Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck and the complete version?
The Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat is sold as a deck only, without trucks, wheels, or bearings, unlike the complete Carver Aipa "Sting" CX Surfskate Complete that ships ready to ride. Riders choose the deck-only version when they already own a compatible Carver truck setup, such as a spare C7 or CX system, or want to build a custom parts combination. Both versions share the same 30.75 inch length and Ben Aipa-inspired shape and graphic.
What is the history behind the Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck's shape and graphic?
The Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat is a collaboration with the Aipa family, based on Ben Aipa's 1974 quick-turning surfboard shape known as Da Sting, originally developed for surfer Larry Bertleman. The blue flame airbrush graphic under the clear sugar coat grip references one of the most recognized designs in surfboard history. Carver first adapted this kind of quick-turning surf shape to skateboards in 1996, and this deck continues that lineage.
What size is the Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck, and who does it fit?
The Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat measures 30.75 inches long and 10.25 inches wide with a 16.75 inch wheelbase, sizing that fits most teen and adult riders for street skating or bowl riding once mounted with compatible trucks and wheels. This width and wheelbase sit in the mid-range for surfskate decks, wider than a compact street skateboard but shorter than a dedicated cruiser or longboard deck. Riders building a custom setup should choose trucks and wheels sized to match this deck's dimensions.
What grip tape comes on the Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck?
The Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat uses Icon grip tape rather than standard black grip, chosen specifically to let the blue flame airbrush graphic underneath show through the clear coating. This is a deliberate design choice to showcase the historic Ben Aipa surfboard artwork rather than covering the deck entirely. Riders who want maximum grip texture over graphic visibility may prefer a standard opaque grip tape option instead.
What trucks are compatible with the Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck?
Since the Carver Aipa "Sting" Surfskate Deck With Sugarcoat is sold deck-only, it is built to work with Carver's standard truck mounting pattern, compatible with both the CX and C7 truck systems used across Carver's surfskate lineup. Riders who already know they prefer the tighter, more stable CX feel or the looser, more surf-like C7 feel can mount this deck with whichever system they already own or prefer. This flexibility is the main advantage of buying the deck separately from a complete.