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Surf and Rail Adapter FIN System for 3 Surfskate Trucks Modes - Surf Skate Truck Fits Any Board - Longboard Skateboard Accessories, Surf Skateboard Trucks, Surfskate Skateboard

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  • Transform Any Skateboard into a Surfskate: Waterborne Surf Adapter mounts between your skateboard deck and front truck to create a surf-skate that pumps, carves, and controls slides with the precision and style of a well-shaped surfboard
  • Universal Design: Works with any Street Complete, Cruiser, Longboard, or Drop-through skateboard and compatible with all types of trucks to give a true surfing sensation - it's a great surf trainer too!
  • Amplified Responsiveness: Crafted to provide 3x tighter turns than a standard skate truck, the Surfskate Adapter allows for smooth pumping and flow to increase speed and surf-style performance
  • Made for Surf-Skaters: Tested under forces of up to 1,500 pounds, elasticity in aluminum alloy used in the surfskate truck makes it more durable and adds a layer of suspension between the rider and ground
  • Ready to Install: Includes everything you need - the Surf Adapter, high tensile bolts, two 14mm eco-friendly bamboo riser blocks, and installation instructions

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THE WATERBORNE SURF ADAPTER IN ACTION

The Penny High-Line Surfskate replicates the feeling of surfing the streets. This board is developed for skills progression and all-time stoke by utilizing Waterborne patented technology and the same quality components you’ve loved from Penny Skateboards.

What board works best with the Surf Adapter?

Whatever board you're most comfortable with! The deck shape that your feet are used to standing on, and the wheels that you know the limit of grip of are going to be the best fit for you.

Will this give me wheelbite?

The Surf Adapter has a built in limiter that stops the rotation at 35 degrees, which prevents your wheels from getting too close to your deck.

Do these work with TKP (Traditional) or RKP (Reverse Kingpin longboard trucks)?

Yes, the Surf Adapter and Rail Adapter fit all types, shapes, and sizes of trucks.

Will these work on a drop through longboard?

Yes, these will drastically improve the maneuverability of a drop through longboard. Bear in mind that you will mount the Adapter(s) to the underside of the deck, which will raise the height.

Does this work on a 22 inch Penny Board?

Unfortunately, the 22 inch penny board has an unusual bolt pattern, so it does not fit the Surf Adapter. The Penny Nickel board, however, does work very well with our Adapters!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,398 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, smoothness, and fun of the skateboard binding. For example, they mention it's well engineered, makes riding and carving buttery smooth, and it'll breathe new life into an activity. That said, they appreciate the range of motion and the ease of installation. That being said, opinions are mixed on the ease and value.

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83 customers mention74 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the sport binding. They mention it's well engineered, works great, and is durable. Some say that the trucks are absolutely brilliant and the adaptor is made tough. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

"...They are amazing, just started longboarding at 36yo (havent step foot on a skateboard in over 25 years) five days ago and i had a hard time pumping..." Read more

"...Easy to assemble and very durable. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...Once you get used to installing them, these adapters are GREAT!..." Read more

"...The fin adapter works pretty nice, and I actually bought it for pump mode but carve mode feels soooooo good (loose and flowy) that it's practically..." Read more

52 customers mention48 positive4 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the sport binding. They mention that it makes riding and carving buttery smooth, with an incredible carving ratio and sensation. They also like the system for the surfing feel, with sharp turns and the ability to carve like a surfboard. Customers also mention that the binding feels more smoothly on uneven ground with small holes and small bumps.

"...It really does feel like a surfboard, and I've had so much fun bombing around on it and exercising with it...." Read more

"...made pumping much easier for me, the turns are real sharp and you can feel the carve...." Read more

"...pretty nice, and I actually bought it for pump mode but carve mode feels soooooo good (loose and flowy) that it's practically all I've used...." Read more

"...-It feels more smoothly on uneven ground with small holes, small bumps, (analogy: feels like the luxury car suspension).Cons:..." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers find the sport binding fun to ride, and it's a super fun workout throwing your body around. They also say it'll bring the joy of longboarding to a new level, and make them enjoy flat ground skating again.

"...Stable, surfy, and very fun to ride. Turned faster and carved deeper than stock, of course, but also so playful...." Read more

"...Its fun as hell and as they advertise works on a lot of board setups...." Read more

"Very happy with this adapter, insanely fun and if your out for a rip long distance, what a workout🤙🏻..." Read more

"So much fun! Great for practicing surf turns. Especially helpful for practicing keeping ur speed thru the turns...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers like the mobility of the sport binding. They say it improves maneuvering, has an incredible range of motion, and remains stable at decent speeds. Customers also mention that the rear bushing also moves so they can do crazy tight turns.

"...less stable to push on for distance, but it is also easier to push and ride normally than the mini cruiser...." Read more

"...The dopest flowy pump and carve, with rail to rail stability. Great job!..." Read more

"Though it feels very smooth and fluid when leaning, carving, and turning, there's a rattling noise that gets annoying after a while...." Read more

"...It carves sooo hard now, and is a lot more stable at high speeds than the Paris trucks alone...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers find the value of the sport binding to be awesome for the price. They say it's an affordable way to try surfskating and an affordable solution for a surfseat feeling on any deck. Customers also mention that it'll make the board turn on a dime.

"...was still fun and interesting and the thing carved super deep and turned on a dime...." Read more

"...whatever setup you already have and start surfskating for a pretty reasonable price." Read more

"...Been riding them for couple weeks and the are a blast. Makes the board turn on a dime. You notice a loss stability, so don't put these on a comuter...." Read more

"...For $70, the price can’t be beat. When put in a shirt board, it behaves almost like a carve board, but for half the price...." Read more

34 customers mention22 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the sport binding. Some mention that the instructions are straight forward, and the power slides are easy to use. However, others say that it's a fair bit of work to install, and that the front adapter required a little more improvisation.

"Converted a longboard into a surfskate, and having fun ever since. Easy to assemble and very durable. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...The front adapter required a little more improvisation because of the trucks the outside spacer was a real tight squeeze...." Read more

"My first installation was NOT simple and straightforward, although it would be easier with more-detailed instructions included...." Read more

"...But for me that's been the fun of it, it is a complicated system and the level of customization is insane!!..." Read more

21 customers mention5 positive16 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the sport binding. They mention that it doesn't fit their trucks, the screw holes didn't line up, and the bushing is seated so tightly that it cannot be removed without potentially damaging it. The tolerances on the adapter are pretty tight, and there's not too much room. The screws provided didn''t work either, and they feel the resulting wheelbase was much too short on a regular cruiser style skateboard.

"...It felt like a super carvey mini cruiser, but it rode very tall and the overall narrow width of the board made it harder to balance on if I needed..." Read more

"...The bushing is seated so tightly i cannot remove it without potentially damaging it. Since its so new ill just have to deal with it...." Read more

"...This might just be my deck specifically, but the tolerances on the adapter are pretty tight so there's not too much room for error with slightly..." Read more

"Pros:Can adapt any setup to a surfskate and rail to rail is very smooth when new.Cons:1. Super heavy...." Read more

16 customers mention4 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the hardware of the skateboard. They mention that it's low quality, made out of cheap metal components, and susceptible to damage. Some customers also report missing pieces and bags of bolts. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and quantity of the hardware included in the product.

"...and everything was easy to install, but I realized that the FIN was not in the box...." Read more

"Cons:1. The Hardware is nowhere near average grade Skateboard hardware(Think Shortys)...." Read more

"...Comes with bolts & nuts, which barely work due to their short length. They need about 5 more mm." Read more

"...Also, was missing bags of bolts the box said was included...." Read more

The Skate/Longboarder's First Suftskate
5 Stars
The Skate/Longboarder's First Suftskate
For context: I am someone who's snowboarded for many years, skated on and off for years, and started longboarding a few years back, but only done a surfing lesson.Seeing all these new surfskates and systems from Carver, Yow, Smoothstar, Swelltech, and others made me want to try them, but pulling the trigger on a new board can be expensive as all heck. This looked like an affordable way to give it a shot with gear I already own.Packaging, Build, and Features: You get an octagonal box, with installation instructions printed on the outer facets if the interior box. Everything is packaged well, so no cosmetic nicks or blemishes due to shipping. Hardware is in color coded bags for front and rear adapters. The adapters them self are well built and feel substantial in the hand and on a board, adding heft.Unlike a Carver C7, or Yow Meraki system, Waterborne used a unique square bushing system to create the surfy front truck.Because it raised my boards above either of their stock riser heights, and was designed with a limiter to prevent wheel bite, I did not need to use risers or shock pads on either board with the Waterborne adapters. The increased ride height made me not want to try any tricks on it, however, aside from manuals, which somehow felt easier? 🤷Another potential benefit to non-surfers is that it will work out muscles you didn't know you had and allows you another method of generating forward momentum.Riding Experience: I tried these out on two different boards I've owned so far, a Sector 9 Ninety Five Cascade Mini-Cruiser with Gullwing Shadow Trucks and Sector9 Nine balls 60mm stomeground wheels, and a Landyachtz Ripper Watercolor Longboard with Bear TPK trucks, and 63mm Fatty Hawgz wheels. . Both times, I swapped the trucks and wheels from the original boards, just installing the surfskate adapters, though I also did try them out with Waterborne's Living Water surfskate wheels.I'm 5'10, ~200 lbs, for reference.The Sector 9 was the first experience and while it was fun, it wasn't quite right for my riding style and body type. The wheelbase was too short and it was kind of a strange stance. But it was still fun and interesting and the thing carved super deep and turned on a dime. It felt like a super carvey mini cruiser, but it rode very tall and the overall narrow width of the board made it harder to balance on if I needed to push. The smaller, rounded lip wheels also broke loose unintentionally once, leading to a fall. The Living Water wheels were a straight improvement there.The Ripper, on the other hand, immediately felt like the winner. Stable, surfy, and very fun to ride. Turned faster and carved deeper than stock, of course, but also so playful. The Ripper was already one of my all time favorite setups, and now it's even better. It's slightly less stable to push on for distance, but it is also easier to push and ride normally than the mini cruiser. It really does feel like a surfboard, and I've had so much fun bombing around on it and exercising with it.Conclusion: Really, because you could put this on any board and try it out, it does make it a universal adapter, and while it's not the same as say, a Carver C7 or Yow Meraki, it's definitely a great way to experience whether or not surfskating is for you.As far the rear adapter, I like it. I don't think it's strictly necessary, but I've enjoyed my time with mine.Disclaimer: I have not been paid or otherwise compensated for my review. I bought this product with my own money for my own purposes. My experiences are subjective of course, so ymmv.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Skate/Longboarder's First Suftskate
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
For context: I am someone who's snowboarded for many years, skated on and off for years, and started longboarding a few years back, but only done a surfing lesson.

Seeing all these new surfskates and systems from Carver, Yow, Smoothstar, Swelltech, and others made me want to try them, but pulling the trigger on a new board can be expensive as all heck. This looked like an affordable way to give it a shot with gear I already own.

Packaging, Build, and Features: You get an octagonal box, with installation instructions printed on the outer facets if the interior box. Everything is packaged well, so no cosmetic nicks or blemishes due to shipping. Hardware is in color coded bags for front and rear adapters. The adapters them self are well built and feel substantial in the hand and on a board, adding heft.

Unlike a Carver C7, or Yow Meraki system, Waterborne used a unique square bushing system to create the surfy front truck.

Because it raised my boards above either of their stock riser heights, and was designed with a limiter to prevent wheel bite, I did not need to use risers or shock pads on either board with the Waterborne adapters. The increased ride height made me not want to try any tricks on it, however, aside from manuals, which somehow felt easier? 🤷

Another potential benefit to non-surfers is that it will work out muscles you didn't know you had and allows you another method of generating forward momentum.

Riding Experience: I tried these out on two different boards I've owned so far, a Sector 9 Ninety Five Cascade Mini-Cruiser with Gullwing Shadow Trucks and Sector9 Nine balls 60mm stomeground wheels, and a Landyachtz Ripper Watercolor Longboard with Bear TPK trucks, and 63mm Fatty Hawgz wheels. . Both times, I swapped the trucks and wheels from the original boards, just installing the surfskate adapters, though I also did try them out with Waterborne's Living Water surfskate wheels.

I'm 5'10, ~200 lbs, for reference.

The Sector 9 was the first experience and while it was fun, it wasn't quite right for my riding style and body type. The wheelbase was too short and it was kind of a strange stance. But it was still fun and interesting and the thing carved super deep and turned on a dime. It felt like a super carvey mini cruiser, but it rode very tall and the overall narrow width of the board made it harder to balance on if I needed to push. The smaller, rounded lip wheels also broke loose unintentionally once, leading to a fall. The Living Water wheels were a straight improvement there.

The Ripper, on the other hand, immediately felt like the winner. Stable, surfy, and very fun to ride. Turned faster and carved deeper than stock, of course, but also so playful. The Ripper was already one of my all time favorite setups, and now it's even better. It's slightly less stable to push on for distance, but it is also easier to push and ride normally than the mini cruiser. It really does feel like a surfboard, and I've had so much fun bombing around on it and exercising with it.

Conclusion: Really, because you could put this on any board and try it out, it does make it a universal adapter, and while it's not the same as say, a Carver C7 or Yow Meraki, it's definitely a great way to experience whether or not surfskating is for you.

As far the rear adapter, I like it. I don't think it's strictly necessary, but I've enjoyed my time with mine.

Disclaimer: I have not been paid or otherwise compensated for my review. I bought this product with my own money for my own purposes. My experiences are subjective of course, so ymmv.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Want to surfskate? Enjoy pumping?
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
If you dont have a surfskate board or surfskate trucks and you want to pump or have a surflike feeling get these. They are amazing, just started longboarding at 36yo (havent step foot on a skateboard in over 25 years) five days ago and i had a hard time pumping on a freeride board with gullwing trucks. My fault since the board wasnt really designed for it. These things made pumping much easier for me, the turns are real sharp and you can feel the carve. Its fun as hell and as they advertise works on a lot of board setups.

Im using a sector9 faultline perch, installing the rear required flipping part of the adapter to fit and i had to use a soft mallet to knock the plate back into place. The front adapter required a little more improvisation because of the trucks the outside spacer was a real tight squeeze. Also couldnt use the provided washer for the same reason. I ended up using a flat washer and cutting part of it with a dremmel to make it fit.

For the price, they are kinda pricey for someone frugal like me, but damn they are worth it. Great work out too.

Edit: just to point out, not sure if it was just me but there were no install instructions. Had to youtube it. Would be nice if install instructions are included if not already.

Also the square bushing squeaks like heck. I used bicycle grease around the bushing to see if it would help only to realize the squeaking is from where the bushing is seated. The bushing is seated so tightly i cannot remove it without potentially damaging it. Since its so new ill just have to deal with it. Praying the drops of lube i added seaps into the creavace and reduces squeaking over time.

Update: squeaking is almost completely gone. If you have really tight square bushing just put a few drops of bearing lube in the creavace where the bushing sits.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
Style: Bundle - Fin Surf & Rail AdapterVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent product
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
Converted a longboard into a surfskate, and having fun ever since. Easy to assemble and very durable. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Surfskate System!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
My first installation was NOT simple and straightforward, although it would be easier with more-detailed instructions included. You will definitely need a 3/8" open-end wrench to reach in from the sides of the baseplate or just resign yourself to taking both adapters apart beforehand, if you're using a skate tool but remember how it all came apart and how many threads the lock-nuts were tightened down.
Once you get used to installing them, these adapters are GREAT!
The Waterborne System is easily the best choice for any level surfskater, as you can try any set-up to see what you like best and not have to ride the same set-up every time.
I highly recommend this surfskate system! I can't say enough great things about the Waterborne system.
Try them on every cruiser and longboard deck you have but decks with over an 18" wheelbase and 9-10" wide, tends to get the most out of the carving ability.
Also, '5 Stars' for their Customer Service people too! The 'Best of the Best' when it comes to quick replies and helping you out any way they can to get the most out of your surfskate adapters.
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Christofer F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen material
Reviewed in Mexico on December 10, 2021
Style: Front Truck - Surf AdapterVerified Purchase
AJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my Meepo V3
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2021
Style: Front Truck - Surf AdapterVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my Meepo V3
Reviewed in Canada on August 22, 2021
Disclaimer: I'm writing this review after having only had two seshes with the product, so I can't speak to long term durability or reliability, just first impressions.

But those first impressions are fantastic. Waterboard apparently sells an "eboard conversion kit" that includes this product along with what they call a "rail adapter" and some sort of "extender" - I don't know what those do but I can say that I was easily able to install just the surf adapter on my front trucks (and a riser on the back trucks just to even it out - this order includes two except mine were made of wood and not whatever material is in the picture) and it has made a dramatic and positive change to the way this board rides.

I personally enjoy carving back and forth when longboarding, electric or not, and this adapter makes that sort of motion way more sharp and enjoyable. I've never surfed before but I can see how this might emulate that experience in a way.

If the "rail adapter" does the same thing but with the back trucks - I'm not sure I even want it. With just the adpater on the front trucks it makes the board feel like a mid-engine RWD sports car - power from the back pushing you straight forward and sharp, precise and immediate steering in the front successfully grappling with the thrust.

By the same token, it does seem like it increases the possibility of losing traction in the back and "oversteering" (in a way), but I LOVE that feeling. Meepo's 100mm PU sleeves are pretty grippy and with the new degree of steering precision that the adpater creates staying in control even at high speeds and on dicey road surfaces is very doable if you're paying attention to how and when you throttle.

You would think that there might be issues with speed wobbles at high speeds because of the increase in steering sensitivity, but somehow it seems to have eliminated speed wobbles altogether. The steering actually seems to get better at high speeds.

So to be clear - I have a meepo V3 with the 100mm wheels and 100mm PU sleeves upgrade, meepo's yellow bushings on both trucks, surf adapter on the front trucks and a riser on the back trucks. The ride is now phenomenal. It's like surfing on an infinite concrete wave with a powered longboard that's got the soul of a track-bred sports car. That's the only way I can describe it.

If there's a downside it would be that you're just adding more weight to your electric longboard, which presumably will drain the battery a little faster and reduce max speed. I'm also not sure how this would feel to a less experienced longboarder - it might require a little more balance. All told it's a small price to pay for such a satisfying ride.
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Armon jedi
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo ok, todo candela (RECOMENDADO)
Reviewed in Spain on March 4, 2024
Style: Front Truck - Surf AdapterVerified Purchase
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Armon jedi
5.0 out of 5 stars Todo ok, todo candela (RECOMENDADO)
Reviewed in Spain on March 4, 2024
Producto de muy buena calidad, cumple con las expectativas y más, lo he puesto en un longboard de 37 pulgadas y la sensación es buenísima, lo recomiendo 100% para iniciarte en el Surfskate ya que por muy poco obtienes buenos resultados 🤙 el video es de dos semanas después de tener el producto
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars C'est le feu!!
Reviewed in France on November 22, 2023
Style: Front Truck - Surf AdapterVerified Purchase
Fräulein S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Für mich das beste Surfskate und Pump-Cruise-Setup
Reviewed in Germany on October 4, 2023
Style: Front Truck - FIN Surf AdapterVerified Purchase