this allows for smooth riding on rough surfaces such as chopped up asphalt, grass, and dirt. the spring loaded trucks allow a 45 degree angle for deep turns and carves.

some boards even have a motor attached, although this is not the norm.

much like skateboarding when it first started, carveboarding seeks to give the rider a true surfing feel while on land. snow boarders also use carveboards to try to simulate the snow during the summer months.

in rio de janeiro, carveboarding has really taken off, and there are several carveboard teams located around the city.