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Ian the Groove Worshipper
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wedging/dewedging Carver Cx/C2 trucks, alternate rear trucksI have been experimenting with a Carver Cx/C2 combo on a Loaded Pintail. I am curious if there are any others out there who are using this set up, and if you have any feedback to share regarding the wedging and dewedging angles that you have experimented with.
Thus far, I have been only experimenting with dewedging the rear C2 in an effort to get more traction, and more forward momentum. I find the unwedged setup to be quite turny, which is very groovy for capturing the surf feel, yet lacks top end due to too much energy being lost in the rear going side to side. First I dewedged 4 degrees, then 7, now I'm at 9, and still contemplating a couple more degrees. Each increase in dewedging angle come at the expense of has making the board harder to pump at lower speeds, but with the upside of a higher cruising speed once you find the groove. Each increase also comes at the expense of making the board just a hair less carvey, yet I haven't yet gotten to the point where it feels dead in the rear.
I notice the current king of the Cyber Mile, Derek Munson, did it on a Roe LDP with Carver CX, and SpeedVents. I'm very curious to know - what wedging/dewedging angles were used? Was the Cx matched with the C2? What alternate rear trucks may you have found to work better with the Cx in front? And what angles have you found work best?
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pavedwave
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Re: wedging/dewedging Carver Cx/C2 trucks, alternate rear tr | Ian the Groove Worshipper wrote: | | - what wedging/dewedging angles were used? Was the Cx matched with the C2? What alternate rear trucks may you have found to work better with the Cx in front? And what angles have you found work best? |
Derek had only slight dewedging on the rear, and no wedging on the front (CX) the rear was their stock Carver that matches the CX when you buy the set, I think that's the C2? You could really use any traditional Tracker or Indy of a similar width if you wanted to, the C2 is a very standard rear truck.
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